Did I miss something? I am psyched to try out all the new stuff, but I am running a campaign that is at least 3 years long. My players, and I, want to switch to the 2024 versions for the characters. Is that possible or do they have to completely recreate them? Everything is marked legacy.
I would create a new one in a separate tab, so you can compare them side by side as you go (to keep the ability scores the same, xp totals, equipment, etc.). Then once you have a completed copy, delete the old one.
Another option would be to go into the character builder, and simply select the non-legacy versions but this might cause you to forget some of the choices you are trying to re-create.
Did I miss something? I am psyched to try out all the new stuff, but I am running a campaign that is at least 3 years long. My players, and I, want to switch to the 2024 versions for the characters. Is that possible or do they have to completely recreate them? Everything is marked legacy.
Unfortunately you need to create them again. As others said I would create the new character as a separate character and hold on to the original in case you need it. I wouldn't delete it (at least not for several game sessions just to make sure.)
Or just remove the Class and add the new version of the Class. There will likely be some updates you need to make for certain character options, but it works.
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Or just remove the Class and add the new version of the Class. There will likely be some updates you need to make for certain character options, but it works.
That only works if they are playing legacy races, with legacy backgrounds, etc. that haven't changed as well. It is likely that some or all of their species and backgrounds also have changes, in which case you are far better off making a new character, and opening both side by side so you can create the new one as close to the original options as possible. Then either keep the old one as an archive, or delete it.
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Wern't the 24 rules supposed to be compatible, and not a new edition? Seems like if it was going from old to new would be a lot easier than it is explained here.
They're modular as well. So if you update your Class, then the Background will remain 2014. If you're just starting out, it might be marginally easier to wipe and start again rather than fiddling. If you have a mature character with magic items, etc it's a two minute job of switching them over if you want to update all of them.
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Yeah, it really wasn't that big a deal. It's just a bit tedious.
I've done it for four characters now, and the only one that presented any real problem was the paladin with a legacy subclass, since they're still bugged.
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Did I miss something? I am psyched to try out all the new stuff, but I am running a campaign that is at least 3 years long. My players, and I, want to switch to the 2024 versions for the characters. Is that possible or do they have to completely recreate them? Everything is marked legacy.
I would create a new one in a separate tab, so you can compare them side by side as you go (to keep the ability scores the same, xp totals, equipment, etc.). Then once you have a completed copy, delete the old one.
Another option would be to go into the character builder, and simply select the non-legacy versions but this might cause you to forget some of the choices you are trying to re-create.
Playing D&D since 1982
Have played every version of the game since Basic (Red Box Set), except that abomination sometimes called 4e.
You could try this, though I don't have a 2014 character to try this myself since I the Artificer didn't get updated.
Unfortunately you need to create them again. As others said I would create the new character as a separate character and hold on to the original in case you need it. I wouldn't delete it (at least not for several game sessions just to make sure.)
You could just copy the character and convert that one.
Or just remove the Class and add the new version of the Class. There will likely be some updates you need to make for certain character options, but it works.
If you're not willing or able to to discuss in good faith, then don't be surprised if I don't respond, there are better things in life for me to do than humour you. This signature is that response.
That only works if they are playing legacy races, with legacy backgrounds, etc. that haven't changed as well. It is likely that some or all of their species and backgrounds also have changes, in which case you are far better off making a new character, and opening both side by side so you can create the new one as close to the original options as possible. Then either keep the old one as an archive, or delete it.
Playing D&D since 1982
Have played every version of the game since Basic (Red Box Set), except that abomination sometimes called 4e.
Wern't the 24 rules supposed to be compatible, and not a new edition? Seems like if it was going from old to new would be a lot easier than it is explained here.
They are.
They're modular as well. So if you update your Class, then the Background will remain 2014. If you're just starting out, it might be marginally easier to wipe and start again rather than fiddling. If you have a mature character with magic items, etc it's a two minute job of switching them over if you want to update all of them.
If you're not willing or able to to discuss in good faith, then don't be surprised if I don't respond, there are better things in life for me to do than humour you. This signature is that response.
Yeah, it really wasn't that big a deal. It's just a bit tedious.
I've done it for four characters now, and the only one that presented any real problem was the paladin with a legacy subclass, since they're still bugged.