vorpal_bunny
Mongoose
As DW seems to be gaining popularity, I was wondering if a Screen would ultimately be published.
If not, perhaps a free pdf of essential tables and such?
If not, perhaps a free pdf of essential tables and such?
DW Screen on the way?
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Magnum Opus Press
Mongoose
Because of printing logistics, GM screens need a certain minimum print run to be economically viable. I'll talk to Matt about whether he reckons a DW screen is worth doing.
While we're pondering print budgets, what tables would you specifically want to see on a DW GM screen?
While we're pondering print budgets, what tables would you specifically want to see on a DW GM screen?
vorpal_bunny
Mongoose
I agree that DW is rules light, but many of the actual rules are buried in the text and not easily referenced.
Regardless, half the value of the screen is the fact that it's a SCREEN - a barrier between lowly players and esteemed GMs.
Most screens these days do come with a bundle of some sort, so I rather assumed a DW screen would follow suit. An adventure and poster map are typical. Perhaps an appropriate place to republish Bag of Bones?
Regardless, half the value of the screen is the fact that it's a SCREEN - a barrier between lowly players and esteemed GMs.
Most screens these days do come with a bundle of some sort, so I rather assumed a DW screen would follow suit. An adventure and poster map are typical. Perhaps an appropriate place to republish Bag of Bones?
Random Code
Mongoose
I reckon a screen would be useful too. Like others have said, DW is light on the crunch but many rules are hidden away and take time to locate in the book when flicking through.
It'd also be a great excuse to commission some new artwork.
Maybe even run a competition for budding authors to write a short scenario and have it published as an insert/bundle with the screen.
It'd also be a great excuse to commission some new artwork.
Maybe even run a competition for budding authors to write a short scenario and have it published as an insert/bundle with the screen.
I made my own screen using excel and the Savage Worlds Customizable GM Screen, a 3-panel, tri-fold screen into which I may slide my own pages.
The tables I included in my screen, with corresponding page number(s) from the core book are:
Possible Actions in a Round p.71
Outdoor Travel p.211
Common Move Rates
COMBAT RELATED
Typical Attack Speeds p. 72
Falling Damage p.64
Weapon Damage - Melee (including weapons from Chapter 8 addendum) p.69, 134
Weapon Damage - Missile (including weapons from Chapter 8 addendum)p. 69, 134
Weapon Range - Missile (including weapons from Chapter 8 addendum)p.69, 134
Missile Weapon to-hit Adjustments p.68
Variable Damage p.207
Permanent Injuries p.208
Armour (including armour from Chapter 8 addendum) p.134
Penalties for Wearing Armour p.71
MAGIC
Procedures for Spell Expiry Roll p.77
Procedures for Terminating a Spell and Regain of Mystic Points p.74, 78
Procedures for Mystic's Psuchic fatigue Check p.74
Procedures for Spell Failure % for Armoured Elementalists & Sorcerors (errata) p.77
Magic Point Renewal p.73-5
MISC.
Stealth Modifiers p.63
Climbing p.63-4
Perception Modifiers p.63
I also added single line reminders for this-and-that like
Moving into Combat p.67
Encumbrance p.23
Fighting in the Dark p.61
Surprise p.60-1
The outer faces of the screen the players will see have some notes for their use such as The Hit Roll, Armour Bypass, Critical Hit, Shields, Automatic Hit, and Skill Results.
The tables I included in my screen, with corresponding page number(s) from the core book are:
Possible Actions in a Round p.71
Outdoor Travel p.211
Common Move Rates
COMBAT RELATED
Typical Attack Speeds p. 72
Falling Damage p.64
Weapon Damage - Melee (including weapons from Chapter 8 addendum) p.69, 134
Weapon Damage - Missile (including weapons from Chapter 8 addendum)p. 69, 134
Weapon Range - Missile (including weapons from Chapter 8 addendum)p.69, 134
Missile Weapon to-hit Adjustments p.68
Variable Damage p.207
Permanent Injuries p.208
Armour (including armour from Chapter 8 addendum) p.134
Penalties for Wearing Armour p.71
MAGIC
Procedures for Spell Expiry Roll p.77
Procedures for Terminating a Spell and Regain of Mystic Points p.74, 78
Procedures for Mystic's Psuchic fatigue Check p.74
Procedures for Spell Failure % for Armoured Elementalists & Sorcerors (errata) p.77
Magic Point Renewal p.73-5
MISC.
Stealth Modifiers p.63
Climbing p.63-4
Perception Modifiers p.63
I also added single line reminders for this-and-that like
Moving into Combat p.67
Encumbrance p.23
Fighting in the Dark p.61
Surprise p.60-1
The outer faces of the screen the players will see have some notes for their use such as The Hit Roll, Armour Bypass, Critical Hit, Shields, Automatic Hit, and Skill Results.
Random Code
Mongoose
That all looks like pretty useful stuff Ancalagon and would be a good starting point for an official screen, in my opinion.
I was looking through the book for the info I thought would be used most in a typical game session and decided to go with the aforementioned tables and tidbits. More info could be squeezed into my spreadsheet but I'd have to reduce the font smaller than I care for. Professional designers, or those more skilled with spreadsheets than I, could make a layout that could include extra stuff.
I used my screen at a demo session a few months back and it worked quite well. 8)
I used my screen at a demo session a few months back and it worked quite well. 8)
Agreed. Everything seems to have an adventure in it with Dragon Warriors, and I for one think that's a good thing. You could pack several adventures in there, possibly even linked.Random Code said:
Agreed. Any chance you could put that thing up for download Ancalagon (or do you have it up somewhere already)? It'll save me the trouble of making it myself.Random Code said:
