The character sheet for Hot War is now available to view.
Yes, it is pretty sparse, isn't it? The design inspiration was identity papers, which tend to lack a lot of graphic design. All the game aids (game creation sheets, NPC sheets etc) will be in the same minimalist style, using the same typewriter-style typeface.
Cheers
Malcolm
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I almost want it to be a bit stained
Submitted by Matt on Thu, 05/06/2008 - 22:08.
Or tattered around the edges.
-Matt
Realms Publishing
It almost looks a bit too
Submitted by Andrew Kenrick on Fri, 06/06/2008 - 08:43.
It almost looks a bit too functional and plain. As Matt says, some distressing, such as tattering, stains or creases, would make it look much more authentic!
Printer ink
Submitted by Malcolm Craig on Fri, 06/06/2008 - 08:54.
The tattering and distressing thing is totally understandable. However, one thing that I'm very aware of is printer ink usage. All those little tatters and marks use up ink. Hence the reason I'd rather have something plain and functional looking over something that uses up the resources of the customer.
That being said if there is a way we can do that in a very minimalist manner, then it could be done.
Cheers
Malc
Contested Ground Studios
ink think
Submitted by Tim Gray on Fri, 06/06/2008 - 16:40.
Within the universe of character sheets, you can afford to graphic it up a bit.
Tim Gray
Silver Branch Games
www.silverbranch.co.uk
I agree that it does look
Submitted by Adrian Price on Sun, 08/06/2008 - 19:36.
I agree that it does look awfully plain as is. What about some kind of official-looking letterhead or logo? E.g.WWII ration book-type logo and type-written serial number:
Link
Or perhaps structure it like a passport-sized official ID or warrant card, with watermarks and 'Do not tamper, property of London Provisional Authority/MoD/your equivalent'?
Actually a couple of different variations would be *really* cool - a military-style pass, civilian ID papers or police warrant card format to suit your chosen character concept, all with a 'special clearance' notation somewhere. Maybe too much effort, but I think a lot of flavour could be added this way.
Cheers,
Adrian