How are these different from the ones I already have?
The standard character sheets for both D&D 3.5 and Pathfinder try to cover all different classes and all possible characters with the same design, meaning a lot of space is wasted while important details get overlooked.
These sheets are different for every character. On top of the core pages each class gets a page of its own, as well as extra support pages for inventory, spells, animal companions etc. The result is a comprehensive set of sheets tailored to your character. You even get to pick a colour.
How do I use this?
First, go to the Download tab and start building your character for either Pathfinder or Dungeons & Dragons. After a few steps you'll be able to download a customised PDF containing exactly the pages you need.
The character sheets are made to be printed on A4 paper (or A5, which is A4 cut in half), not US Letter. Since they'll be written on in pencil and rubbed out a lot, I recommend printing them on thick paper (120gsm) or thin card (160gsm), and using both sides of the sheet.
Where a page has two A5 halves, you should be able to print the same page on both sides of A4 then cut it in half.
Do I still need to buy the books?
Yes, you'll still need the rulebooks to play the game. These character sheets don't replace them at all, they just make it easier to keep track of.
Both Paizo and Wizards of the Coast have created great stuff, and I wholeheartedly encourage you to go out and buy it. The same goes for any third party material you play with.
Do I need a computer to play?
No, these are made to be printed out and written on in pencil.
Is there a version I can fill in with a computer then print out?
No, because doing that for the entire set of hundreds of pages and making sure all the calculations are correct would be too much work.
Other people are free to take a copy of my sheets and add features like that, and several have made a start on it. Have a look around various forums to find them.
Are these available in other languages?
Yes, the sheets have been translated into several languages and more translations are in the works, but it's a very big job. Contact me if you'd be interested in helping to translate it into your own language.
What's with the foreign spelling?
I'm English. American spelling is available as a Language option, but it isn't and never will be the default.
