Character Sheet Prototype (full-page img included)

[PogoOfGo]

Everyone's been mentioning how they dislike the character sheet - I agree while it's great how they tried to implement the ST style, it certainly didn't help this layout.

I've prepared this one-page condensed character sheet as a potential replacement; it prints in color and black and white well enough, and although it's a little rough around the edges due to file compression it seems like it'll do the trick.

Any comments or suggestions would be very helpful - I hope this proves sufficient!

-Pogo

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[jedimuldoon]

I don't have a problem with it

GREAT WORK!

[PogoOfGo]

Thx a ton, jedi, although I can see it was cut off by the forum (on my screen at least); if you'd like to see the whole thing hop to this link: http://usstangram.homestead.com/file...actersheet.jpg

I also have it the same thing in acrobat format although you should be able to copy the image and use it (they're the same thing anyway).

-Pogo

[Lockhart]

My only criticism is that it could use some lines to denote where you write (next to attributes, the space that will get used for noting specialties. etc.) and that I would really prefer a unified skill section, with less pre-filled fields. You have one species, one personal and two professional sections listed. That makes it a little inconvenient for adding levels together when you get Systems Operations in both personal and professional development. Also, it's tough if I learn lots of languages as a hobby.

Good work. This is an excellent start.

Lockhart

[PogoOfGo]

A pretty big change, but here are the key things I altered:

1. Agreed with Lockhart that the seperate profession sections complicate skill addition and such; all skills have been placed in a single column. Doesn't completely solve the problem of overlap between Personal/Professional skills, but you can always write [bonus added above] or something over that space.

2. Added a portrait space, mostly to add an element of space and image to it.

3. Traits and Abilities sections are now combined with a much larger space for input.

4. While I agree that lines would certainly help clarify an area or two, they also greatly uglify the sheet (to the point where I have to invent the word uglify).

5. Personal features section beefed up: added position and ship like I had wanted too before, as well as a place to record the number of times the character has been promoted.

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Thanks again for looking or responding!
-Pogo

[Azar Kel]

Ohhh...that one is like mana from the heavens...nice work.

[Don Mappin]

Please remove the old one if no longer applicable.

Thanks.

[jedimuldoon]

good work!

You've given Don Mappin a run for his money



mmmmmmmmmmm...maybe character sheets for merchants, pirates,
Cardassian Union, Ferengi Alliance, Borg Collective, etc?

[PogoOfGo]

Thx for the suggestion Don, I'll be more mindful of that if I post again ^ ^

jedi, what do you mean by different sheets...different background images (ie the Cardie interface and such)? That could work out but it'd be a lot more complicated for me (and besides, how many cases can you tell your players will prefer Ferengi to Standard sheets?). I was using standard drawing tools to get the interface shown now, but I'll play with some other designs for you.

In any case, I'm definately considering it...the idea of a Borg sheet tickles me orange but I have a feeling drones are going to have some different restrictions from regular characters.

Thx for the inspiration, I'll definately take a look
-Pogo

[PogoOfGo]

Here it is, the third revision. I think this pretty much finalizes this design; I've started to play with other racial templates, although it's much more difficult to manipulate the shapes there. I'll see what I can do...

NOTE: "Affiliation" refers to any special organizations the character belongs to...'Starfleet,' 'Tal Shiar,' 'Maquis' and 'AAA' for example.

[Edit: This image has been removed; see the new thread.]

-Pogo