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What do you put on your GM screen? (lemmy.today)
submitted 7 months ago by to c/rpg@ttrpg.network
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I've always GM'd with my laptop, never used a screen, but I like the idea of it more and more.

I was just curious what people put on there? What do you consider essential and what has come in handy for you?

For reference I run Call of Cthulhu so especially interested in that, but I've also done DND so really just curious in general.

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[–] 4 points 7 months ago (2 children)

I have a ring binder book where I print out my session notes, including monster stats. That I have laying flat on the table. For newer systems I also include a cheat sheet for the most important rules (or page numbers in the rule book!). Maps etc. I don't like having a wall between me and my players.

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  • [–] [S] 3 points 7 months ago (1 child)

    It's interesting, it seems like most people don't use one based on this thread.

    For me the wall isn't the point, I just like the idea of not using a laptop. I already spend a lot of time on the computer.

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  • [–] 5 points 7 months ago

    My point was, that I do use all the quick reference hints that you would find on the back of a GM screen, I just lay them out flat before me or have them in my analog binder where I keep my notes. That's a small binder where I can insert sheets that I need for a session and can reference older notes. The downside is that, if you play with minis etc, you would need an extra area to prepare and hide them for a surprise effect..

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