D&D (2024) New DM Screen Revealed By NZ Retailer

[AK_Ambrian]

Found some pics that seem to have a higher resolution:

Edit: might just be the same ones that MonsterEnvy linked to earlier in the thread.

Also saw this on Screenrant regarding this new DM screen:

"new DnD DM screens will organize the information with laptop use in mind. It's common for DMs to keep a laptop behind the DM screen to use digital D&D Beyond tools or note-taking applications, but even a trim laptop ends up blocking a lot of useful references. The new screens place core information where it will still be visible with a laptop set up behind the screen, addressing a common DM frustration. Although previous DM screens for DnD 5e made some helpful choices regarding what information to include, they definitely didn't always do so with laptops in mind. References like Conditions and setting DCs were centered in a way that the average laptop setup would likely block, meaning a DM might need to do a lot of awkward shifting around to keep things rolling smoothly".

 

[R_J_K75]

Post it notes are your friend.

At work one day I once spent an hour looking through a stack of papers for a specific piece of information, a code to access an in-house computer program. After I found the paper, I looked at my PC screen and there was a post-it on my monitor with the code written on it, DUH!

Same place, they hired a temp. Me and another co-worker were walking by his cubicle and saw he had wallpapered the walls with yellow post-it notes. There was no possible way he could find anything with how many there were. It looked like El Dorado; it was pretty funny.

 

[KYRON45]

At work one day I once spent an hour looking through a stack of papers for a specific piece of information, a code to access an in-house computer program. After I found the paper, I looked at my PC screen and there was a post-it on my monitor with the code written on it, DUH!

Same place, they hired a temp. Me and another co-worker were walking by his cubicle and saw he had wallpapered the walls with yellow post-it notes. There was no possible way he could find anything with how many there were. It looked like El Dorado; it was pretty funny.

The post its were that guys version of The Matrix.

 

[R_J_K75]

The post its were that guys version of The Matrix.

That might explain why I ended up working with him again at another place about 10 years later...or did I?

 

[abirdcall]

Is it just me in or does the art style not match the PHB at all?

I always end up using the screen from whatever adventure I'm running so I don't have a need for the generic screen.

The Planescape one is really nice looking.

 

[R_J_K75]

Is it just me in or does the art style not match the PHB at all?

No, it doesn't, and I haven't liked much of the 2024 revision art.

 

[AK_Ambrian]

Another one recently announced is "The Book Of Concealment" which says it is a combined screen and journal. September 17th, 2024 is the release date.

"For any Dungeons & Dragons player, this officially licensed and beautifully illustrated Dungeons & Dragons journal features gridded pages and a hardcover case that doubles as a privacy game screen.

Designed with the Dungeon Master in mind but useful for all players and games, the case of this journal unfolds into a four-panel game screen-slide it off the paperback journal to reveal a stunningly illustrated scene by artist Hydro74. Use the screen to shield your own strategies for total concealment and the gridded journal to capture your campaign, build worlds, and jot down other notes from your sessions. The screen includes foil stamping and removeable stickers on the front and back and the journal includes a textured cover for the ultimate gift.

Game screen does NOT include D&D game rules or stats".

 

[Meech17]

Another one recently announced is "The Book Of Concealment" which says it is a combined screen and journal. September 17th, 2024 is the release date.

"For any Dungeons & Dragons player, this officially licensed and beautifully illustrated Dungeons & Dragons journal features gridded pages and a hardcover case that doubles as a privacy game screen.

Designed with the Dungeon Master in mind but useful for all players and games, the case of this journal unfolds into a four-panel game screen-slide it off the paperback journal to reveal a stunningly illustrated scene by artist Hydro74. Use the screen to shield your own strategies for total concealment and the gridded journal to capture your campaign, build worlds, and jot down other notes from your sessions. The screen includes foil stamping and removeable stickers on the front and back and the journal includes a textured cover for the ultimate gift.

Game screen does NOT include D&D game rules or stats".

So the screen is a case for the book, that comes off entirely, and the notebook is soft backed. I wonder if the notebook is some sort of standard size that is easily replaceable. I'm really interested in this.

 

[AK_Ambrian]

Two more pics of The Book Of Concealment DM screen/journal, one showing both sides of the screen.

Also a review on Amazon says:
"The journal is simply graph paper, nice enough but not very exciting. However, the cover is removable and folds out into a very sturdy DM screen. Be aware that there’s no game information included, on either side, just art. However, if you are looking for a small screen that can hide some notes without blocking out a lot of table space, which allows you and your players to see one another, it’s great. Since that’s exactly what I was looking for, I’m very happy with it."

 

[DarkCrisis]

New DM screen is hideous IMO. It's so plain and... I just don't get 5.5s and WotCs desire to make everything so non-adventure and cute. Please save us DMG and MM art!

The Book of Concealment is pretty nice though in a stained-glass window kind of way. I may get that instead.