Deluxe DM Screen

[TarionzCousin]

Well, don't ask me - I'm not a mind-reader (well, actually, I am, but unfortunately it doesn't work over the internet ).

I am, and I knew you were going to type that.

I like the new screen. The "landscape" element makes a big difference. I used it a couple weeks ago and it was very helpful. Even when I'm a player I keep the DM screen handy--it's quicker to look most things up than using the books (PHB & Rules Compendium, mostly).

 

[Abstruse]

I got mine in today. It's identical to the original 4e DM screen that was released a few years ago (NOT the one in the DM's Kit) in terms of quality. There's different art and the tables have been rearranged to be more useful during play. It's really worth upgrading if you have the spare $10 and you don't have the tables in question memorized. Cardstocks the same, really durable, and it's landscaped so you can look over it to the game table much more easily.

 

[Zinovia]

I've stopped using a screen altogether, except for my iPad where the module resides. I do keep my old DM screen handy for reference, including the monster knowledge check rules and DCs that I pasted over something relating to experience. I don't need that info in play, and do need the knowledge checks.

I roll all my attack and damage dice openly now. It is refreshing.

 

[Matt James]

WotC has embedded little transmitters that force you to buy their products without making the decision for yourself. I'll send you $5 for it if you want to mail it out to me. That way you can get half of your money back, and I can have an extra screen that I find value in.

 

[kaomera]

On a more serious note:
Comments like this always leave me scratching my head. Why are there so many people buying things unseen or without trying to find out anything about them first?

It's a disorder called "MHS", common to many geeks. I myself have returned home from the FnsLGS to discover that I have, without any conscious realization, purchased products for games that I don't even play!

 

[TarionzCousin]

including the monster knowledge check rules and DCs

Thankfully, the new screen has those on it.

 

[kaomera]

Yes, but does it have a space to record the phone number of the local pizza joint and what the various members of the group like on their pie?

 

[smtwtfs]

Yes, but does it have a space to record the phone number of the local pizza joint and what the various members of the group like on their pie?

yes, 3rd panel under the Difficulty Class by Level table. I suggest a 3M sticky note just in case pizza joint changes and/or the players.

 

[Dungeoneer]

yes, 3rd panel under the Difficulty Class by Level table. I suggest a 3M sticky note just in case pizza joint changes and/or the players.

Sadly, the new screen does not include a table you can roll on for toppings.

 

[Dice4Hire]

I have decided to buy this because it will make looking things up a lot easier. My group (and me as a DM) has never used DM's screens.

Some GMs do not need things to hide behind.

I prefer running.