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Dungeons & Dragons Dungeon Master's Screenx$5.50
  (20 reviews)
Best Price: $9.95 $5.50
Official Dungeon Master's screen for the 4th Edition Dungeons & Dragons® Roleplaying Game
This four-panel cardstock screen features new full-color artwork and allows Dungeon Masters to keep their campaign notes and die rolls private, without blocking their view of the game table. Easy-to-reference rules and tables appear on the inside panels of the screen; these are designed for the Dungeon Master's eyes only and comply with the rules in the 4th Edition Dungeons & Dragons core rulebooks.
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Customer Reviews
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Sturdy and useful, grab the errata online
By AJSU4JF5VUDQA on 2008-08-20
One thing I didn't realize until I got this screen is how thick it is. I'm used to heavy cardstock screens, but this one is built like the cover to a hardback book. Imagine a landscape (wide) oriented 4-panel screen built like the cover to your Player's Handbook and you're be spot on. It's even glossy.
On the downside, one of the panels is mostly wasted on things like XP charts which I'm unlikely to need in the middle of a game. I'd have preferred to see that panel used perhaps for summaries of area attack types (bursts, blasts, zones, etc.) Additionally, the default DC (Difficulty Class) for tasks in D&D4 has changed since publication, and this change didn't make it to the DM's screen. On the plus side, the errata is a nice printable .PDF you can cut out and paste on your screen. Won't be the first time I've had to do this (looking at my Call of Cthulhu Keeper's Screen.)
Best DM Screen ever!
By A2KBNUU0H63609 on 2008-08-21
I was surprise when I first opened the packages for this DM screen, it's not just cardstock, it's the back of your players handbook cardstock. They said it would stop a dice being thrown and they were right!
The second benefit of it is all of the tables inside, and while I probably don't need the xp listings in the middle of a game, I do like how they have all of the status effects and standards DC checks all listed in a very easy to follow and find format. And while some people prefer the new DCs the errata has release (which did not make it onto this dm screen), personally I prefer the more difficult checks that were originally published (and are on my screen!).
Lastly the landscape format of the four panel wide screen is amazing, it makes it feel that your still apart of the table without cutting you off from your players. You can still see most of the dice rolls, and the action on the dungeon tiles (if you use them) without having to stand up every time something happens.
Overall, and by FAR, the BEST DM screen I have ever purchased, and for $9 it's a total steal!
That DM guy...
holy errors batman!
By ATCKZ25CA7ZKN on 2008-09-06
well i bought this and was initally impressed with the physical quality of it....
but then reading it you find the numerous rule errors....
you would think that since it is just 4 pages of rules that they could have gotten it right... WRONG!
the obvious one is the dc chart that they released the errata for...a cute little printout you have to glue or tape on your shiny new screen...
there are 2 more errors...
1... the equip and stowing of a shield is wrong. (is says minor action)
and
2... the section about healing a dying character is wrong. (it says no change if your out of surges)
it would look really krappy if they released 2 more erratas for the screen and you would have stuff taped all over it.
LIKE A QUILT OF UGLY WRONGNESS!
really though whoever wrot the rules on this needs to lose their job. i spend more time on my own homebrew creations that i dont even get paid for...
this almost seems comical how they got so many errors on such a simple product.
but the joke is on you.
Super!
By A3EROY7PG8VK4J on 2008-08-22
After buying the dreaded character sheets, I wasn't sure what to expect with this screen. I was so freaking happy when I opened the package. It's probably the best DM screen I've seen. Read the other reviews. It's fantastic.
Grade A for Wizards
By A3P12FBK4RBUX4 on 2008-08-20
This Dungeon Masters Screen is by far the best DM/GM Screen I have ever seen or used. The Screen folds out landscape style creating a larger hidden area. The information posted on the DM's side is not only useful, but all the information has book and page numbers listed for more detailed information. To top it all off the art work on the players side of the screen is top notch. I recommend this screen to anyone wanting to play, and for only 9.99 its a steal.
- Tough, Sturdy, Glossy, only $10. Excellent.
By A2G5RP4QX8VC2G on 2008-08-29
To start off, the dimensions in the product description is what the screen is when folded. The real dimensions of the screen when unfolded is 8.5 inches tall, by 43 inches wide. Over the 43 inches wide are 4 panels of good info that any DM will benefit from.
Granted, I was surprised with the screen only being 8.5 inches tall, as I think that's a bit... short.
But with the screen being 4 panels wide, the screen material is tough, has a glossy finish, and looks like it can put up with a lot of use, and only being $10, that's a fantastic buy. Much better quality than what Wizards has been putting out (Keep Over Shadowfell & Thunderspire Labyrinth flimsy 'booklets')
Be aware, that there's already an errata out for this screen on the Wizards website. The good thing is, the chart which they fixed in the PDF file has the correct dimensions to print out, cut and tape onto the board.
If you play this game, buy this. You won't be disappointed.
- Good info, good material
By APWGTS0C46RGR on 2008-09-02
Includes lots of data on frequently referenced material, like allowed actions, various tables (difficulty class divisions, stat tables, experience charts), etc, just like all previous editions.
What impressed me the most on this was that it used very heavy cardstock (we're talking 1/16" thick). This should help extend its life immensely compared to screens from previous editions.
- As tough as an orc on steroids...
By A10SEP2OOYCFNQ on 2008-09-05
It is about time! Finally you can get a DM screen that will stand the test of time and humidity. This tough little product will last a VERY long time at any gaming table. The only minor problem is the change in skill challenge DC's that did not make it onto this product, but that is about as minor as they come. Any DM would love this!
- 4th Edition DM Screen
By AI5HCIWCREZEL on 2008-09-11
I was very happy to have the new screen. My group had been running 3.5 for a while and while I was becoming very familiar with those rules, there were enough changes in 4th edition that I was a little confused. This one has a lot of information on it and is much higher quality than the one I was using. Kudos to WotC. I highly recommend it.
- Great quick reference
By A1SUJ3YO7KDMFW on 2008-09-13
I purchased this to keep my players surprised and to have a quick reference to the rules. This works great on both accounts. It is well constructed and stable. My only complaint is that is it a bit too big, but I don't have to fully unfold it to use as a screen.
- Study as all get out.
By A19OUUT4SWU7GH on 2008-09-17
Let's put it this way. In one corner we have those lame glorified paper boards from Third edition. In this corner. We have the Fourth Edition dungeon master's screen. Heavy duty cardstock they say.
More like Bullet proof and tip over proof Dm screen.
Unlike the 3e ones, (I have one, friend had the second one they made) which you had to lean over to really see the player's rolls and or the game table and it's minis and what have you.
We have this one. It is a little smaller, easy to see over hard to see behind sized. It's much better balanced, and did I mention this thing is tremendously sturdier? You've gotta -try- to destroy this bugger to have it go down on you.
This is easily the best of the three Dm screens my group has. And as a sweet bonus it also includes a great deal better grade artwork. (though I would have liked another version but that's a personal thing) The old 3.0 one was utter garbage artwise.
The tables and the like are of course just as useful as they were before and can save you alot of page turning potentially although there were a couple of guidelines I would have liked to be on there that were not. But meh.
Vast vast improvement. Like the rest of the game has been so far. Thanks Wizard's.
- Nicely improved
By A2CH7A6KRRHSIW on 2008-09-26
I think this DM Screen is much improved over those of the past. It's a nice four-panel screen, allowing for lots of coverage and has a low profile. The art is great and finished in a nice gloss and the stock for the screen is quite thick and sturdy. I was really impressed, not only with the quality of the screen, but also over what an improvement it was/is over DM screens of the past.
There is also a lot of good information on the inside of the screen which is referenced to a book and page number if you need to go to the material source or an errata.
- One of the best DM screens ever
By A7BQQL9Y5SJOT on 2008-09-29
This is by far the best screen I've ever owned and might only be surpassed by the customizable screens available. The screen is a 4 fold, landscape format made with thick cardboard that is laminated. The lamination is such that it can handle standard cellophane tape without marring the surface of the screen, which is handy for taping additions or corrections (q.v.). The inside contains lots of handy tables taken from the Player's Handbook and Dungeon Master's Guide and presented here for quick reference. The outside is a well-done piece of artwork.
I do have a couple nitpicks, that didn't keep me from giving this 5 stars. My screen arrived very stiff such that it felt like I was ripping it apart or pulling at some adhesive. It's also a little annoying that the skill DCs were modified in the errata after this product was already sent to the printer. However, I've already printed out and taped over the old table since the lamination protects the screen. I've also taped over part of the standard XP chart with a list of defenses for the PCs in my game, since I typically don't need the XP chart in game. I think they could have found something else to go there, but maybe some people will end up using the screen during their preparation time.
I definitely think my money was well-spent on this product.
- Great Changes!
By ACT10VB3PP8P0 on 2008-09-29
First is the Art. I Love it, and every player in session say that the screen ( with this art ) is more intimidating.
Second is the material...man, i think that i have a book and not a screen! And tks to this material, wind is not a problem anymore.
And at least the size. The heigth is perfect to run a game, see all the game without losing nothing!
The price is good, the product is excellent!
Leandro Pugliesi
http://rpgnew.blogspot.com/
- Fantastic product with which to DM
By A9EMEB0D0RNC7 on 2008-10-02
I have been extremely pleased with my purchase. The DM Screen is fairly long but not terribly high. This may be a problem if you are playing on a narrow table, but for most dining or card tables, this should not be a problem.
The details included are most everything that you would need to quickly access in running a combat or skill challenge including a detailed list of combat effects. My only significant complaint is that there was errata for this item before it was even released.
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A minor ding on what is otherwise a great product.
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