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What do you put on your GM screen?
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I actually run without a DM screen. I use my story notes and print up the stats for all enemies that I will run, sometimes I will print out a checklist for plot points and objectives the players hit, and I take notes.
Everything else is in my head.i know the rules back to front, and when I don't, we have a standing table rule to decide on the spot and fix it in the future if the ruling is "wrong," as long as it's not catastrophic.
Our games flow, the story, rp, and encounters are king.
Did you use one before you knew all the rules perfectly?
Yeah. I found it annoying on a small table like we play on. I've been playing since '86, though.
I would love to get to that point someday. I still need cheat sheets though. ๐