Questions tagged [character-sheets]
For questions about character sheets, documents used to keep track of the main mechanical and narrative attributes of a player character.
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Show off your Character Sheet Designs [closed]
Notice: This thread has a associated meta-thread, If you want to discuss if it is on topic please do so there.
This is a chance to show off the great character sheets you have created.
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Is there an online interactive character sheet for Dungeons & Dragons 4E?
Is there an interactive web-based character sheet for Dungeons & Dragons 4E like there is for Gamma World? I'm not looking for a character builder.
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Is there a tool to make custom character sheets? [closed]
Is there a tool out there, preferably free, specifically for making custom, system-agnostic character sheets? I'm looking for something a little more focused than a general program like PhotoShop/GIMP,...
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How to track character resources (spells, ammo, items) [closed]
I am playing a Wizard in a pathfinder game and despite several different reworks of his character sheet I've still not found a decent way to track his daily spells which can change daily (plus how ...
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Help w/Character Sheet: What are ability modifiers and how do I calculate them?
So I was filling out the character sheet and suddenly I saw an "ability modifier". I'm confused, and am asking these questions for clarification:
Where do you put your "Standard Array" number. In ...
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Are there more pre-generated characters for the D&D Starter Set available?
I'm about to run the D&D Starter Set adventure for a few of my co-workers, and I foresee having more than 5 players. Is it possible to get extra pre-generated character sheets somewhere in the ...
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How do I understand the Starter Set attack roll?
I've only played D&D a little once and I'm trying to organise a game. I decided to go with the starter set to help me get into it. I have a question about the attack bonus for characters.
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What does the "Alternative Character Sheet" mean when it asks you for the "Maximum Hit Dice" and the "Remaining Hit Dice"?
I am trying to fill in the "Alternative Character Sheet" (one of the official character sheets provided on Wizards of the Coast's website). It asks me for my "Maximum Hit Dice" and the "Remaining Hit ...
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What to do when a player loses or forgets their character sheet?
Sadly, most of the games I play in have monthly sessions at best. Also, players travel from a somewhat greater distance to play. During the month, many players misplace their character sheets or ...
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Does the ability score modifier go in the large box or the small oval?
When filling in the ability scores section of the standard character sheet as used in the D&D 5e Player's Handbook, I've seen a lot of people put each ability score in the large box, and the ...
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Character Sheets paper or plastic? [closed]
What do you guys use for character sheets? I used graphing paper for a while. My biggest problem is the whole erasing things after a while the paper gets... lets say well used...
Anyway to make the ...
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Do you use character sheets? Or, do you use a blank sheet of paper? [closed]
Also, what are the advantages and disadvantages for each approach?
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Is the pregenerated dragonborn sorcerer's Charisma saving throw bonus wrong?
When looking at the Dragonborn Sorcerer's pre-generated character sheet, the character's Charisma saving throws seem to be wrong. For the level 1, 2, 3 and 4 sheets, I think it should be +5 instead of ...
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Where can I find a foldable character sheet for The Dresden Files?
I saw a question on Area 51 for the proposed questions for this site about "What's the point of the foldable character sheet that is available for Diaspora?", and it was flagged as a good question, ...
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Techniques for rote-learning a character sheet layout?
I'm a relatively new player, and have been trying to learn and follow as much of the mechanics as possible. Compounding on this, is my (in)ability to be able to find anything on a character sheet (or ...
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How do I fill the DnD 4E Essentials Character Sheets? - clarifications
I'm exercising to start as a DM, and one of the things I'm doing is know how to fill the 4E (especially Essentials) character sheets. I'm not sure what I should fill
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Digital character sheets? [closed]
I find it annoying and impractical to go to the library to print off character sheets (I don't have a printer at my house), so I decided to see if there were any character sheet apps for my 4th gen ...
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How do I use this Ammo/Potion/Torch Field on one of the official alternate character sheets?
I know these three fields help keep track of stuff, but I wondering how it's supposed to be used. How do I use these Ammo/Potion/Torch fields on one of the official alternate character sheets?
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Where do spells and cantrips go on a D&D character sheet?
So me and my friends just started and I'm the DM and trying to help fill out character sheets. Where do cantrips go and where do spells go?
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