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<blockquote data-quote="Oofta" data-source="post: 9411321" data-attributes="member: 6801845">I used to use a DM screen off and on long ago but haven't for a long, long time.&nbsp; Nowadays I use DDB so I run my monsters online and occasionally glance at the player's abilities if there's any question of how they work (typically with newer characters/levels).&nbsp; Any background info or cheat sheets like my list of names that I might need once in a while are also accessed from my laptop.&nbsp; I do generally have my current session notes printed out and in front of me, because that's what I'm going to refer to on a regular basis.&nbsp; If someone really wants to read stuff upside down I guess they can.Rolling?&nbsp; With the exception of the occasional opposed check, I always roll in the open.I think part of not having a screen in front of me is that having one makes me feel like I either have something to hide or want an increased sense of separation.&nbsp; That latter thing is a matter of preference and is a bit nebulous of course. It's just a feeling that the DM is putting themselves separate and in some ways above the other players in a way I don't care for.&nbsp; Which is kind of funny because during game-time I do believe the DM should make the final call to keep the game moving.&nbsp; So ... it's complicated and I'm not sure I can fully explain it.&nbsp; Maybe it just feels a bit formal?&nbsp; Dunno.In any case I don't use a screen because I don't need it and I don't care for the aesthetics.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Oofta, post: 9411321, member: 6801845"] I used to use a DM screen off and on long ago but haven't for a long, long time. Nowadays I use DDB so I run my monsters online and occasionally glance at the player's abilities if there's any question of how they work (typically with newer characters/levels). Any background info or cheat sheets like my list of names that I might need once in a while are also accessed from my laptop. I do generally have my current session notes printed out and in front of me, because that's what I'm going to refer to on a regular basis. If someone really wants to read stuff upside down I guess they can. Rolling? With the exception of the occasional opposed check, I always roll in the open. I think part of not having a screen in front of me is that having one makes me feel like I either have something to hide or want an increased sense of separation. That latter thing is a matter of preference and is a bit nebulous of course. It's just a feeling that the DM is putting themselves separate and in some ways above the other players in a way I don't care for. Which is kind of funny because during game-time I do believe the DM should make the final call to keep the game moving. So ... it's complicated and I'm not sure I can fully explain it. Maybe it just feels a bit formal? Dunno. In any case I don't use a screen because I don't need it and I don't care for the aesthetics. [/QUOTE]

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