Page 1 of 4
So How are the Screens?
Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2007 1:00 am
by Orpheus
Has anyone gotten their screen in the mail yet? If so, then how do they look? I plan on ordering mine in the next couple of days so I'm just hoping they're as cool as I've imagined. 8)
Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2007 1:42 am
by Breakdaddy
I got mine today and it's damned nice. I really like the artwork, good work Pete. The tables are nicely laid out and I like the quick reference tables that show the abilities of the various classes based on level, it's a nice touch. It looks like all the necessary tables are there and then some. It's sturdy and 4 panels, which I've always preferred to 3 panel screens. It's even got the treasure tables on the last panel for convenient treasure generation.
Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2007 4:19 am
by Omote
Breakdaddy you lucky sonofa.....! Cool man, can't wait to get mine. Since I first preordered from the Trolls way back in the day I'll never forget the words Steve said to me once about me not getting my preorder...
"Sorry man, your book fell into the wheel well of my truck."
I don't know why, but that **** craxks me up. Ah, good times, good times. 8)
............................................Omote
FPQ
_________________
> Omote's Advanced C&C stuff <
Duke Omote Landwehr, Holy Order of the FPQ ~ Prince of the Castles & Crusades Society
Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2007 4:33 am
by Breakdaddy
Omote wrote:
Breakdaddy you lucky sonofa.....! Cool man, can't wait to get mine. Since I first preordered from the Trolls way back in the day I'll never forget the words Steve said to me once about me not getting my preorder...
"Sorry man, your book fell into the wheel well of my truck."
I don't know why, but that **** craxks me up. Ah, good times, good times. 8)
............................................Omote
FPQ
LOL, I have the distinct advantage of not having to wait for things to come in the mail, I can go over there and beat steve over the head with a laptop or something of similar heft until he hands over the goods
Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2007 5:58 am
by Orpheus
Groovy. 8) I'll be ordering mine on Monday. My only regret is that I didn't order it earlier for my game tonight.
Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2007 6:07 am
by Omote
Breakdaddy wrote:
LOL, I have the distinct advantage of not having to wait for things to come in the mail, I can go over there and beat steve over the head with a laptop or something of similar heft until he hands over the goods
Hmm, I'd go for similar heft. Laptops could be an expensive blunt instrument considering the hardness of Steve's noggin. I'd go with good old fashioned 2X4. Plus, it's a stylish representation of you wanting your stuff NOW!
.................................Omote
FPQ
_________________
> Omote's Advanced C&C stuff <
Duke Omote Landwehr, Holy Order of the FPQ ~ Prince of the Castles & Crusades Society
Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2007 3:11 pm
by Tadhg
OK, that's it. Time to put my order in!
_________________
Count Rhuveinus - Lejendary Keeper of Castle Franqueforte
"Enjoy a 'world' where the fantastic is fact and magic really works!" ~ Gary Gygax
"By the pricking of my thumbs, Something wicked this way comes:" - Macbeth
Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2007 3:19 pm
by DangerDwarf
Still cursing the United States Postal Service and waiting.
Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2007 4:31 pm
by Orpheus
Let me know how it's being shipped. I have this image in my head of a FOLDED envelope in my mailbox.
Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2007 5:22 pm
by Dagger
DangerDwarf wrote:
Still cursing the United States Postal Service and waiting.
Ha! I said the same thing to my wife yesterday. She can't understand why I'm so pumped to get it.
Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2007 5:31 pm
by DangerDwarf
This is not even close to a "must have" item for me but for some reason I WANT this damn screen in the worst way. Usually, I can just sit back and wait for deliveries. This time? I'm damn near stalking the mail man awaiting it's arrival.
Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2007 5:34 pm
by serleran
I'll wait with baited breath until Steve realizes I wanted this, two years ago.
Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2007 5:48 pm
by Breakdaddy
Omote wrote:
Hmm, I'd go for similar heft. Laptops could be an expensive blunt instrument considering the hardness of Steve's noggin. I'd go with good old fashioned 2X4. Plus, it's a stylish representation of you wanting your stuff NOW!
.................................Omote
FPQ
Did I mention that it's *HIS* laptop I'm gaffeling him with?
Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2007 8:47 pm
by DangerDwarf
And yet another day passess with the mail being delivered without my CK Screen.
Priority mail my ass.
Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2007 7:50 pm
by Omote
Breakdaddy wrote:
Did I mention that it's *HIS* laptop I'm gaffeling him with?
Ahh, nice. Well then fine sir, proceed.
As for Priority Mail or whatnot, I would bet that the Troll dudes didn't mail out every order on the same say. Considering the amount of anticipation for this item there may be lots and lots of pre-orders to ship.
Just sayin'.
...............................................Omote
FPQ
_________________
> Omote's Advanced C&C stuff <
Duke Omote Landwehr, Holy Order of the FPQ ~ Prince of the Castles & Crusades Society
Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2007 8:15 pm
by Maliki
Time to head down to the FLGS and put an order in.
_________________
Never throw rocks at a man with a Vorpal Sword!
Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 12:44 am
by Traveller
The screen isn't far from the mind...but given the amount of customization I had to put into my personal version of my screen, it just doesn't make sense for me to buy the official one. So I used my money instead on a copy of Hero System Sidekick, to go along with my copy of FRED.
_________________
NOTE TO ALL: If you don't like something I've said, PM me and tell me to my face, then give me a chance to set things right before you call a moderator.
My small homage to E.G.G.
Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 2:06 am
by Omote
Speaking of which Trav, like my other games I'm a big "screener" CK. I plan to use both Trav's screen AND TLG's in conjunction with each other. This will produce the "ultimate wall effect."
.........................................Omote
FPQ
_________________
> Omote's Advanced C&C stuff <
Duke Omote Landwehr, Holy Order of the FPQ ~ Prince of the Castles & Crusades Society
Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 2:04 pm
by Orpheus
Omote wrote:
Speaking of which Trav, like my other games I'm a big "screener" CK. I plan to use both Trav's screen AND TLG's in conjunction with each other. This will produce the "ultimate wall effect."
Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 2:46 pm
by Omote
Orpheus wrote:
A CK must keep secret his machinations and maps. The Ultimate Wall will (as the advertisement of the CKS states) keep prying eyes out!
Matter of fact, maybe it would be better of my players didn;t see me at all behind the screen...?
Maybe TLG should release the Castle Keeper's Scrren 2... refrigerator box sized!
..........................................Omote
FPQ
_________________
> Omote's Advanced C&C stuff <
Duke Omote Landwehr, Holy Order of the FPQ ~ Prince of the Castles & Crusades Society
Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 4:26 pm
by Lurker
Quote:
Maybe TLG should release the Castle Keeper's Scrren 2... refrigerator box sized!
Just think of the Art work!!!!!!!
_________________
"And so I am become a knight of the Kingdom of Dreams and Shadows!" - Mark Twain
Forgive all spelling errors.
Knight Errant & Humble C&C Society Contributor
C&C Society
Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 4:30 pm
by Omote
Nice!
hee hee hee... Peter Bradley, you better get started! 8)
.............................................Omote
FPQ
_________________
> Omote's Advanced C&C stuff <
Duke Omote Landwehr, Holy Order of the FPQ ~ Prince of the Castles & Crusades Society
Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 4:50 pm
by DangerDwarf
Omote wrote:
A CK must keep secret his machinations and maps. The Ultimate Wall will (as the advertisement of the CKS states) keep prying eyes out!
Matter of fact, maybe it would be better of my players didn;t see me at all behind the screen...?
Maybe TLG should release the Castle Keeper's Scrren 2... refrigerator box sized!
..........................................Omote
FPQ
I'm picturing a small, slide door in the screen for CK's to open up, shout, "There are no shrubberies here!" and slam right back.
Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 5:56 pm
by old school gamer
Breakdaddy wrote:
Did I mention that it's *HIS* laptop I'm gaffeling him with?
Well duh we didn't expect you to use your own laptop.
Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 9:14 pm
by DaveyB
So what exactly are the screens made out of? I hope they're like the Kenzer screen where it's a heavy-duty cardstock/board with a slight laminate over it to make it nice and sturdy. Anyone?
Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 9:15 pm
by Omote
Best to be answered by Breakdaddy, as he is the only one to have one that I know of (other then the Trollish fellows).
.................................................Omote
FPQ
_________________
> Omote's Advanced C&C stuff <
Duke Omote Landwehr, Holy Order of the FPQ ~ Prince of the Castles & Crusades Society
Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 12:00 am
by Breakdaddy
It's not as thick or heavy as my Kenzer screens, but it's quite durable. It's nothing like the flimsy crap that WOTC put out for their first 3.5e screen. The C&C screen reminds me a lot of those Flip Mats by Steel Sqwire, but a bit thicker.
Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 12:17 am
by Orpheus
Breakdaddy wrote:
It's not as thick or heavy as my Kenzer screens, but it's quite durable. It's nothing like the flimsy crap that WOTC put out for their first 3.5e screen. The C&C screen reminds me a lot of those Flip Mats by Steel Sqwire, but a bit thicker.
Cool. I know the Trolls want to maximize their profit, but it's nice that they've made a durable product as well. 8)
Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 5:21 pm
by johns
Besides the class abilities tables, could anyone list the other tables on the screen?
Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 6:03 pm
by Orpheus
There should be a full listing of them on the "products" page. I put my order in via paypal about an hour ago. Here's hoping for a speedy delivery. I'll be needing this baby soon. I managed to snare an old school Basic D&D player this weekend into the C&C fray. 8)