I really dig landscape GM screens so I find myself making custom GM screens for almost every game I run; especially since portrait screens seem to be more common (or no GM screen at all...). Many companies are selling PDF versions of their GM screens! I think having a customizable GM screen around could be pretty handy. I would really like a 4 panel landscape one! I have not found a simple 4 panel screen for sale. I am aware there is a 3-panel landscape screen out there but I really want 4 panels! I mean 4 panels is better than 3, right? 
After some research, I think it's feasible to have a simple quality GM screen manufactured in bulk. It would be black vinyl, 4 panels, and landscape, with clear pockets on both sides (top loading). They would resemble binders, except without the rings or metal spine. It would fold into a single page stack.
To manufacture something like this you have to order in bulk (of course) and get a die setup (one-time fee). I don't have the funds on hand to support such initial fees. I think the success and usefullness of "ransom" and "kickstarter" projects could make this a feasible venture.
I am thinking of creating a Kickstarter project to create the simple 4 panel GM screen. I am thinking the retail price point on this would be $25. Supporters would get two GM screens for the $25 pledge. I might be able to get one or two custom inserts for the project as well depending on licensing, agreements, et al. If enough GMs pooled together for the initial order I might stand to break even after shipping out the initial batch. Then any "profit" I might make would be on single retail sales after the project was fulfilled. Profit is not the primary motivator here. Having a source of inexpensive simple customizable GM screens in circulation would be nifty. At least I believe it would be nifty.
Would anyone be interested in such a product? Would you be willing to pledge $25 for two screens?
I appreciate your responses!
After some research, I think it's feasible to have a simple quality GM screen manufactured in bulk. It would be black vinyl, 4 panels, and landscape, with clear pockets on both sides (top loading). They would resemble binders, except without the rings or metal spine. It would fold into a single page stack.
To manufacture something like this you have to order in bulk (of course) and get a die setup (one-time fee). I don't have the funds on hand to support such initial fees. I think the success and usefullness of "ransom" and "kickstarter" projects could make this a feasible venture.
I am thinking of creating a Kickstarter project to create the simple 4 panel GM screen. I am thinking the retail price point on this would be $25. Supporters would get two GM screens for the $25 pledge. I might be able to get one or two custom inserts for the project as well depending on licensing, agreements, et al. If enough GMs pooled together for the initial order I might stand to break even after shipping out the initial batch. Then any "profit" I might make would be on single retail sales after the project was fulfilled. Profit is not the primary motivator here. Having a source of inexpensive simple customizable GM screens in circulation would be nifty. At least I believe it would be nifty.
Would anyone be interested in such a product? Would you be willing to pledge $25 for two screens?
I appreciate your responses!
