D&D General Best DM Screen

[R_J_K75]

The first four can read it. Or they just grab the screen, read it, make a note and return the screen.

Was what I figured. Youd have to be wearing glasses so thick at high noon they could double as Archimdes Death Ray to read it from all the way across the table.

 

[jasper]

Was what I figured. Youd have to be wearing glasses so thick at high noon they could double as Archimdes Death Ray to read it from all the way across the table.

The other option is just make them a copy of the players sheets and hand it to them. The only one not in the book the Spell Cost for all the spell which require components.

 

[R_J_K75]

The other option is just make them a copy of the players sheets and hand it to them. The only one not in the book the Spell Cost for all the spell which require components.

Tried that. Players look at once, spill beer on them or toss aside never to heard from again...until I comb through my notes that is.

 

[pming]

Hiya!

Well, other than "custom home made"... I'm going with Hackmaster 4th Edition. Has ALMOST absolutely everything I use as a GM during a game session, immediately before a game session, or right after a game session. The only think I wish it had that it doesn't is the tables for "Horse Traits and Markings". Yes...I use that a lot; anytime a horse becomes "important" to a situation...which is, surprisingly, quite often! I mean, the PC just bought a horse and is riding out of town when he is surrounded by a pack of hungry street dogs, all barking and nipping.... yup, I need to know how this horse reacts. The PC decides to go shopping for a new horse... definitely need them then! PC sneaks over to steal a horse from a camp of bandits nearby? Yup...I need that info!

But other than the horse thing... the HM4 GM Screen is AMAZING!

^_^

Paul L. Ming

 

[R_J_K75]

Hiya!

Well, other than "custom home made"... I'm going with Hackmaster 4th Edition. Has ALMOST absolutely everything I use as a GM during a game session, immediately before a game session, or right after a game session. The only think I wish it had that it doesn't is the tables for "Horse Traits and Markings". Yes...I use that a lot; anytime a horse becomes "important" to a situation...which is, surprisingly, quite often! I mean, the PC just bought a horse and is riding out of town when he is surrounded by a pack of hungry street dogs, all barking and nipping.... yup, I need to know how this horse reacts. The PC decides to go shopping for a new horse... definitely need them then! PC sneaks over to steal a horse from a camp of bandits nearby? Yup...I need that info!

But other than the horse thing... the HM4 GM Screen is AMAZING!

^_^

Paul L. Ming

Thats the only time Ive ever loved a post I think. 100% agree. Not the depths I would go to in my game anymore but Ive been on both sides of that scenario. I still remember getting the nag, both in game (and in RL) as a PC. Sounds like you pay alot of attention to detail in your game, props. I've never played Hackmaster (Kenzer, Knights of the Dinner Table right?), but if the horse table is all its lacking, it sounds great.

 

[The Green Hermit]

Tried that. Players look at once, spill beer on them or toss aside never to heard from again...until I comb through my notes that is.

I have a folder with player info that I put out each session. It only has one copy of everything and stays with me, but is available for anybody to go through.

 

[R_J_K75]

I have a folder with player info that I put out each session. It only has one copy of everything and stays with me, but is available for anybody to go through.

I learned years ago if players take their characters and folders they will inevitably leave them home next session, or worse, lose them so I keep them as well. Not so bad nowadays because there's usually a digital copy but years ago it was a huge pain if someone lost there character as most times there wasn't another.

 

[loverdrive]

The best GM screen is one on a laptop.

 

[Coroc]

Not the point. Which DM screen has the best info?

Well the info that you will not fudge rolls is a good info isn't it

 

[R_J_K75]

Well the info that you will not fudge rolls is a good info isn't it

Thats easily fudged away even if rolled in the players view. That was the a...see that was did the Vampire leave his iron on check, yeah thats it, that's the ticket.