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This was so helpful, thanks buddy

The correct way to convert AC is 19 - oldAC. So 5 converts to 14. You can verify this if you consider that an unarmored character has 9 AC in old editions which is equivalent to 10 AC in the modern day.

I actually do this in reverse since I still play 2e. I don't think that converting existing creatures make a lot of sense. The easiest way to play these is straight for all the creatures already in 5e, no muss no fuss. Just use their 5e version. For the rare creature that isn't in both games, I suppose you could use this method but, 5e characters are superheroes at level 1. This is important to remember, a straight conversion from 2e to 5e would be unfair to the monster unless you give it some "umph". For an example compare the kobolds and goblins from 2e and 5e. Both 5e versions have a special ability like pack tactics or nimble escape. There is no equivalent in 2e so this type of plus must be given to monsters so they have a chance. Another thing to consider is the 5e philosophy of "Missed attack rolls aren't fun". This means most creatures have low to very low AC but ridiculous hp totals. This makes the battles just as long but "more fun". I don't subscribe to this philosophy but you should know it to convert modules to 5e.

I flipped and played a gang of these already. It's really easy - modules are 30 pages, not 320 pages in length like DnD5e campaign books, and they come with maps too. Just read the story, markup what you don't want in the story and map, add/subtract monsters - and don't worry about AC/HP so much - you will pivot those values as the players encounter (that's what the DM Screen is for and playes are none the wiser), lastly, put your own scene twists in the story if you like. Pro Tip: add more monsters, traps, encounters, NPCs, treasures, etc. as you see fit.

Or you could not convert them and instead play them in their older and more superior systems. 5E is garbage, I recommend Basic/Expert the best version but 1E AD&D is alright too. The premise of this video is pointless.

Just play 2E.

Thank you for explaining the conversions clearly!

My man in here looking like a default Unity character. Lol, jokes aside great vid and great energy. Thank you!

Thank you so much for posting!

Hello Chris, thank you so much for this video. You are helping me out a ton, as our group is trying to find out the best way to manage online DnD. If you find a moment, could you answer my questions, please? What happens if you want your players to find an item in Foundry? Do you have to create it on DnDBeyond first and then import it to the foundry, or can you make it in foundry and have the players only use their characters sheet on foundry? We are aiming to have everything in place, as not everybody is a fan of having 3 windows open up on a single monitor. Can this work - you create your lvl 1 character and import it to the foundry, you manage this character's sheet on foundry (add found spells, treasures, new weapons, hp, conditions etc.). And only for levelling, you go back to DnD Beyond to go through levelling, and import it again to foundry? Will all the items added in the foundry be kept on the sheet when you want to import the level 2 sheet onto the level 1 sheet? Thank you so much.

how are you using avrae and beyond20 together without it rolling for both?

can't wait for part 2!!

the mouse guard never gives up!!!

juvie squad!!

i really appreciate that both groups i ran this for immediately tried to talk to the park's employees about unionizing and striking. just the best

This was such a fun game. I'm so excited to get to play!

cute <3

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Ahzyris did his thesis on hags

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we're so fucking good at festivals

this was such a blast!

What is *your* favorite Candlekeep Mystery?

Awesome stream. So much fun.

What's your favorite monster that hasn't been converted to 5e?

"who are you?" deafening silence....

sportsball

Really like this subject given the old 1E and 2E modules I have collecting dust.

Good video to find a day before my Session 0.

I left my thoughts on the server, but comments are good for the youtube algorithm so, your welcome

I demand more bears and beefy women!!

Tag yourself: I’m Jake’s happy face.

Two bro chilling in a cave 5 feet apart cause they're not gay~

undead again? no problem

really good stuff!

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great tips! math is hard, but... this is handy

That's some fancy math, Chris!

Oh look, I’m so much more embarrassing than I thought I was. *oh no* 🙃

You’re a huge nerd and I like that about you. 💪🏻 Keep the good content coming!