BRP -> MRQII conversion

[languagegeek]

I've got some BRP books kicking around and may want to use them at some point in a MRQII game. What are the things I'll trip over in the conversion process? Has someone compiled a conversion page/site? I don't own the BRP core book; I bought the settings etc. with the intention of using MRQII.

Thank-you

 

[andyl]

BRP is one of the most forgiving systems out there.

It probably won't need much changing at all - maybe just a quick once over for the stats - check magic and skill percentages. MRQ2 characters tend to be a bit more competent than starting BRP characters.

 

[Nickbergquist]

You'll need to upgrade/add a few skills when converting stat blocks (resilience, persistence and perception among others)....either that or use the "Rolls" of BRP (Idea, Know, Luck etc.) as a frame of reference for such.

A lot of what's in Runequest has BRP analogs already. The Runequest III magic system is pretty much there in the BRP Magic monograph, for example.

In the back of BRP it offers a pretty decent chapter on conversion from one BRP-based system to another, with examples of how different skills fall under different categories. I think just about any conversion you would need can be gleaned from that chapter.