Comments on: Cheat-Sheets: Good for Everyone!

By: Lunatyk

Lunatyk — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 21:44:01 +0000

I make cheat sheets for myself mostly... I just prefer to have a dozen pages of rules rather than have to carry a dozen books with me because there is something within those rules that I might use... and it helps me learn the system...

By: NiallNai

NiallNai — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:24:49 +0000

Since I got the print and pdf for it, one of the things that I did with HELLAS was take snapshots and cut and paste the snapshots of various sections of the book into a player handout for the rules. I've thought of doing the same for the new A Song of Ice and Fire rpg for chargen.

By: Kurt "Telas" Schneider

Kurt "Telas" Schneider — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 22:17:49 +0000

Just a quick note to say that I've added cheatsheets to the list of "things I'm going to do next campaign".

By: Troy E. Taylor

Troy E. Taylor — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:34:09 +0000

Yes, yes, yes! Good call, Matthew. When I was a PC in my first Third Edition D&D game, I kept a photocopy of the combat actions sheet at my side the entire time. Never regretted it. I think it helped my learning curve of the rules.

By: Scott Martin

Scott Martin — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 17:01:08 +0000

You're right-- a good cheat sheet really helps make sure that you and your players understand the rules, and helps mitigate the "too few books at the table problem" too. The big drawback is time; creating a good guide is a lot of time taken away from adventure prep. I guess if the players create the characters [instead of you pregening them all], the time might be a wash. Good to consider-- thanks.

By: LesInk

LesInk — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:39:08 +0000

For 4th edition D&D, PHB pg 277 (conditions) and 289 (Actions in Combat) on the front and back of a piece of a paper does wonders to save time. And if you want a second piece of paper, summarize skills and a break down of how each of the actions in combat works. I did this for a group of new players and it was very helpful (although still quite overwhealming). I even put together their power cards. I learned one thing -- 4th edition is really not that simple as it is still alot to take in, BUT all the key information can be summarized easier.

By: The Bearded Goose

The Bearded Goose — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:45:37 +0000

Holy crap! I'm not the only one out there! Thank the gods! That cheat sheet idea is a really good one. I'll have to remember that. Thanks!