how many are using the new power cards

[Klaus]

I used to, initially, then realized they just didn't fit the style I was making, so I stopped using them. But I've seen stuff like it back in the early days.

Mad Irishman made a font with those symbols.

 

[Mercutio01]

A question for those of you who make your own cards, do you have a symbol file or font or something that has all the cool symbols for attacks? Ya know, the sword in circle, arrows radiating outward, etc.

Yes. I made icons for the template Black Plauge and I co-created (I did most of the art and "design" and he did all of the coding, which is downright excellent). They are based on the initial icons created by the very first Magic Set Editor sets, but we don't use a font. Instead they are selectable images.

But then, I seem to be the only one who really likes my set. Eh, that's pretty much who I made them for anyway.

 

[Doc_Klueless]

Yes. I made icons for the template Black Plauge and I co-created (I did most of the art and "design" and he did all of the coding, which is downright excellent).

Would it be possible for me to get a copy of those icons? My google-fu has been weak. I haven't found a set that can be downloaded.

 

[Dice4Hire]

Here is one I use, though you have to pull the symbols out one by one in Word or other programs.

 

[Doc_Klueless]

Here is one I use, though you have to pull the symbols out one by one in Word or other programs.

Thank you so much. I really appreciate it! Now I can get my Dragonkards workin'.

Have an experience point!

 

[Dice4Hire]

Have an experience point!

Thanks!!

 

[WalterKovacs]

I use them because:

a) for the most part, the numbers on the card (attack roll, weapon die, what is added to damage, stat mods) are things I can keep track of on my character sheet, and grabbing the card is easier than looking it up in the book.

b) I'm lazy I'd rather not print the cards out invidually. Also, the card stock is a bit nicer than normal paper, so it's easier to use them over a long time, and they can be reused/retrained without reprinting.

Basically, not having the exact numbers on the card isn't too bad, as long as you use the attack/damage calculation boxes on the front of the character sheet, you don't have to do a lot of extra math for what your powers do.

However the fact that it's only PHB powers at the moment does make for them being a bit less useful depending on the situation (I am running for one group that it's entirely useless for, and the other group it's only really helpful for the wizard ... but in the wizard's case it's very useful since each power attacks different defenses, has different sizes, is close/area/ranged, etc ... and the player often has a hard time remembering the powers, so it has a combined benefit of letting them see all the powers they have available without looking through the book (not to mention it helps track what is or isn't used).

Once the power cards are out for martial power, the martial classes will probably be more or less fine since there would be few powers outside those two books they will care about. Luckily most classes would only need to worry about 2 boxes (PHBx and Y Power) to cover most of their powers. I wonder what they will do with say ... the swordmage's powers from Fogotten Realms.

 

[Ogrork the Mighty]

I'd only buy them for two reasons:

1) If I was playing a particular class on a long-term/ongoing basis; and

2) I didn't subscribe to DDI (which I don't); and

3) To see what they look like.

 

[sora7548]

how many are using the power cards

thank you for your replies to how many our using the ppower cards for their game.

 

[Thaed]

1) Scan powers onto PC.
2) Print powers with color printer.
3) Spend extra money saved by not buying power cards on pizza and beer.