I feel like I am dense, how do you recommend one uses the large stat boxes for supply, momentum, etc.? It’s a big space, and I don’t know what to do with it. Hash/tally marks or something? Or paper clips in some way? I can’t figure out how you intended it to be used, any suggestions?
Yes, using hash marks was what I was thinking. But writing a number, crossing it out when it changes. It was a way around using paperclips. Which is, of course, what the paperclip method is trying to avoid in the first place.
What I personally think works best is using the labels I made. Placing a CURRENT label on the page where any stat changes. But I didn't want to make that some kind of requirement for using the notebook.
As it's billed as an all-in-one item, I needed to include some way of tracking your stats, so the large blocks were the best solution I could come up with that didn't involve using any extra items (like paperclips).
Another option that I found somewhere as a technique is to add circles for what you have/get, and fill/cross circles when you loose them. E.g. starting with
Health: ○○○○○
When getting 2 harm, fill/cross 2:
Health: ●●○○○
When healing 1, add 1 circle again:
Health: ●●○○○○
etc. (Circles could be included in a template in very light gray, to be outlined when you get them.)
That's also an option, although I would be hesitant to add them. I think it could be more confusing if there were a mass of light-grey circles in the blocks ( or at least as confusing as the blocks themselves, I guess). It wouldn't be much of a problem if you were to use that space to add circles yourself, however.
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I feel like I am dense, how do you recommend one uses the large stat boxes for supply, momentum, etc.? It’s a big space, and I don’t know what to do with it. Hash/tally marks or something? Or paper clips in some way? I can’t figure out how you intended it to be used, any suggestions?
Yes, using hash marks was what I was thinking. But writing a number, crossing it out when it changes. It was a way around using paperclips. Which is, of course, what the paperclip method is trying to avoid in the first place.
What I personally think works best is using the labels I made. Placing a CURRENT label on the page where any stat changes. But I didn't want to make that some kind of requirement for using the notebook.
As it's billed as an all-in-one item, I needed to include some way of tracking your stats, so the large blocks were the best solution I could come up with that didn't involve using any extra items (like paperclips).
Hope that helps.
Another option that I found somewhere as a technique is to add circles for what you have/get, and fill/cross circles when you loose them. E.g. starting with
Health: ○○○○○
When getting 2 harm, fill/cross 2:
Health: ●●○○○
When healing 1, add 1 circle again:
Health: ●●○○○○
etc. (Circles could be included in a template in very light gray, to be outlined when you get them.)
That's also an option, although I would be hesitant to add them. I think it could be more confusing if there were a mass of light-grey circles in the blocks ( or at least as confusing as the blocks themselves, I guess). It wouldn't be much of a problem if you were to use that space to add circles yourself, however.
Been using these sheets for some time now. They are very pratical.
Amazing job.
Thanks.
That's awesome! Really glad it's getting used. Thanks!
I bought a long reach stapler just so I don't have to fold Book 2 mid-page, and I'm just two or three more sessions away from needing it.
Ever give thought for making versions for Ironsworn and Sundered Isles?
Actually, I have. I just have to get around to finishing things... Procrastination is my middle name. Also my first. And possibly my last....
Only found this today - and that was my question and hope: A Ironsworn version.
Anyway, I'll watch and hope.
Thanks!
I am absolutely loving this. Thank you.