One of my gaming groups has just got into the Day after Ragnarok (http://www.rpg.net/reviews/archive/14/14399.phtml) setting published for Savage Worlds and Hero System. This particular group likes trying out different systems, but has recently missed the joy of watching characters develop as we're always making new ones. In order to scratch both itches we've decided to take it in turns to run games in this setting but under different systems using the same characters ported from one to another.
I'm contemplating my turn. I've two potential systems in mind - Heroquest, which would be a doddle to convert to with its narrative approach - or RQ2. Although it will be harder work, I'm tempted to go for RQ as I'm dying to take it for a run out - I've not had a chance to use it yet since doing some playtesting for it.
Anyone tried anything like this and can offer any suggestions? I've not done such conversions before. The basic system will run just fine as is. I'll have to tweak the careers to make them reflect the more modern setting. I'll also have to try and update the weapons to include firearms. I get the feeling looking at them that the ones in A&E are slightly older than I'd need, maybe I'll try and port some over from CoC? I'd also have to introduce some new skills perhaps, and work out some Combat Manoevers for firearms.
I'm contemplating my turn. I've two potential systems in mind - Heroquest, which would be a doddle to convert to with its narrative approach - or RQ2. Although it will be harder work, I'm tempted to go for RQ as I'm dying to take it for a run out - I've not had a chance to use it yet since doing some playtesting for it.
Anyone tried anything like this and can offer any suggestions? I've not done such conversions before. The basic system will run just fine as is. I'll have to tweak the careers to make them reflect the more modern setting. I'll also have to try and update the weapons to include firearms. I get the feeling looking at them that the ones in A&E are slightly older than I'd need, maybe I'll try and port some over from CoC? I'd also have to introduce some new skills perhaps, and work out some Combat Manoevers for firearms.
