RE: [DL] Deadlands d20

["Phalen, Pat" <Pat.Phalen@infores.com>]

> My only reason for picking up Deadlands D20 is to convert Weird Wars to
the
> Deadlands system.

AFAIK, there will be no D20 to Deadlands conversion rules.  First, the
"purpose" of D20 books is to get people hooked on the setting, so that they
will "convert" to the *real* game.  Next,  it is way to cumbersome to map 6
D20 characteristics to 10 Deadlands attributes.  And don't even get me
started on converting Levels and HPs to experience in Deadlands.  
 
However, Don't despair!  Indeed, Look down at the red shoes on your feet,
Dorothy, you've had the Power all along!

You already have all of the core components for combat, but more importantly
Horror at your fingers.  Whether you want to do Weird West, Spooky Victorian
steam-punk, or something else (rumor has it a group in East Sheboigan
Michigan uses a fantasy variant) you have all you need.   The only
additional information you would need is period-specific weaponry.  This
information can either be pulled from HoE or extrapolated from existing
stuff.  

I hope this helps.

Patrick