I don't think one was ever published, but does a Holmes edition DM
screen exist?
I don't think one was ever published, but does a Holmes edition DM screen exist? I have DiY sheets and such (thanks Zach!) but was wondering if anything else was out there. Official or third party. Thanks!
Keep in mind that "Holmes Edition" is not some standalone entity. Holmes basic is OD&D. It was written as an introduction to the only D&D that existed in mid-1977. Everything you find in that cool full letter-sized 48 page book can be found in other D&D material of that same time, either in the 3LBB's, Greyhawk, The Strategic Review, or Dragon. The closest more-or-less "official" thing to a DM screen that you will find for 1977 era D&D is some purpose-recycled cardboard boxes and THIS: acaeum.com - Ready Ref Sheets Vol I 6th
One other cool thing about those ready ref sheets is that the combat charts include those found in Chainmail, so if you are going truly old-school with the 3LBB's, those charts are in there, too.
The reference sheet in the back of the Holmes rulebook (and also in B2) is the closest they got. You could put it in a sheet protector. I make my own DM screens using double-sheet protectors and comic backing boards. I should post a pic.
There was also a Judges Guild Judge's screen that was for OD&D (and therefore usable with Holmes Basic). The charts are identical to some of the charts & tables in the aforementioned Ready Ref Sheets.
The original JG Judge's screens were printed on three single sheet card stock, front and back, and included a monster listing with stat blocks.
They come up occasionally on eBay, and I've seen them sell in the $25-50 range, depending on condition and whether auction or buy-it-now. I think I paid about that for the one I bought in the last year.
Thom, if you'd like to see what one of the JG screens looks like, I'd be happy to bring it along to North Texas. Just let me know.
I compiled stuff on one page but it's house-ruled and I think I have to put some ogl stuff on it to openly share it?
ReplyDeleteNope, no Holmes edition DM screen was ever released. You'd have to make your own : )
ReplyDeleteKeep in mind that "Holmes Edition" is not some standalone entity. Holmes basic is OD&D. It was written as an introduction to the only D&D that existed in mid-1977.
ReplyDeleteEverything you find in that cool full letter-sized 48 page book can be found in other D&D material of that same time, either in the 3LBB's, Greyhawk, The Strategic Review, or Dragon.
The closest more-or-less "official" thing to a DM screen that you will find for 1977 era D&D is some purpose-recycled cardboard boxes and THIS:
acaeum.com - Ready Ref Sheets Vol I 6th
Thanks Bryan for the summary. I assumed most folks were using Ready Ref Sheets, just didn't know if anyone in the OSR had produced one subsequently.
ReplyDeleteOne other cool thing about those ready ref sheets is that the combat charts include those found in Chainmail, so if you are going truly old-school with the 3LBB's, those charts are in there, too.
ReplyDeleteThis is/was one by New Big Dragon Games Unlimited
ReplyDeleterpggeek.com - Old School Adventures Accessory GM1: Game Master's Screen (PDF Version) | RPG Item Version | RPGGeek
that was done on KS
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1483683179/classic-edition-gm-screen?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=new%20big%20dragon
I have it and is nice. I checked (quickly) their website and didn't see it offered. You may be able to contact them directly.
Wolfgang Coe
ReplyDeleteThis is a better RPG Geek link:
rpggeek.com - Old School Adventures Accessory GM1: Old School Adventures Accessory GM1: Game Master's Screen
The reference sheet in the back of the Holmes rulebook (and also in B2) is the closest they got. You could put it in a sheet protector. I make my own DM screens using double-sheet protectors and comic backing boards. I should post a pic.
ReplyDeleteWolfgang Coe That is a nice screen! Sadly I wasn't paying much attention to KS at that point. :/
ReplyDeleteThere was also a Judges Guild Judge's screen that was for OD&D (and therefore usable with Holmes Basic). The charts are identical to some of the charts & tables in the aforementioned Ready Ref Sheets.
ReplyDeleteThe original JG Judge's screens were printed on three single sheet card stock, front and back, and included a monster listing with stat blocks.
They come up occasionally on eBay, and I've seen them sell in the $25-50 range, depending on condition and whether auction or buy-it-now. I think I paid about that for the one I bought in the last year.
Thom, if you'd like to see what one of the JG screens looks like, I'd be happy to bring it along to North Texas. Just let me know.