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You can adjust how your Character Sheet behaves using the Sheet Settings menu.

[!NOTE] Sheet Settings apply only to the character sheet you currently have open. To set defaults for all new sheets you create, use Default Sheet Settings.

For other settings options, see General Settings.

To open Sheet Settings:

  • Open a character sheet, then go to Settings > Sheet Settings.

Changes are applied immediately. You don’t need to save.

Managing Settings

  • Reset settings to defaults: Select Reset .
  • Import or export settings: On the Settings toolbar, select Menu , then choose:
    • Import: Load saved settings into GCS.
    • Export: Save your current settings as a file.

Sheet Settings Options

The following sheet settings are available:

Setting Description
Damage Progression Choose a damage progression table. See Damage Progression below.
Show library source column Displays the library source column . See Master Library Syncing in Character Sheet Overview for more details.
Show page reference column Displays the Page Reference column . See Page References for more details.
Show tech level (TL) column Displays the Tech Level (p. B22) column in the equipment list.
Show legality class (LC) column Displays the Legality Class (p. B267) column in the equipment list.
Show trait modifier cost adjustments Shows modifier cost in a Trait's notes.
Show equipment modifier cost & weight adjustments Shows cost and weight changes in Equipment notes. For example: [x2 to original cost; x2 to base weight].
Show all weapons Displays every weapon entry on your sheet, even if isn’t carried or equipped. Weapons from unequipped or uncarried items are marked as (not carried) or (not equipped), as appropriate.
Show spell ritual, cost & time adjustments Displays casting details for spells (p. B237).
Show the title instead of the name in the footer Displays the character’s title from the Description list instead of their name.
Use Multiplicative Modifiers Applies the optional rule for Multiplicative Modifiers (p. P102) which lets you total and apply enhancements, then total and apply limitations.
Use Half-State Defaults Applies the optional rule for Half-State Defaulting (PY65:30), which reduces the effect of very high attributes when defaulting on hard skills.
Use Modifying Dice + Adds Applies the optional rule (p. B269), converting damage adds to dice. Example: 2d+5 becomes 3d+1.
Exclude unspent points from total If checked, your unspent Character points won't be included in the total.
Show Lifting ST-based damage Displays damage based on Lifting ST.
Show IQ-based damage Displays IQ-based damage on the Basic Damage list (PY120:7).
Units of Measurement (Length and Weight) Switch between imperial and metric. Metric uses simplified conversions (1 yard = 1 meter) for readability. Internal calculations are always in imperial units.
Where to display Controls how to display user descriptions, modifiers, notes, and skill level adjustments. Options include tooltips, inline, both, or neither.
Page Settings Sets default paper size, orientation, and margins. See Page Settings below.
Block Layout Customizes which blocks appear on your sheet and their placement. See Block Layout below.

Damage Progression

Choose how damage scales with Strength.

[!TIP] If you’re not sure which option to use, stick with Basic Set. The other tables are optional house-rules.

Damage Progression Option Description
Basic Set Standard GURPS damage table from B16.
Knowing Your Own Strength An alternative rule from PY83:16 that smooths out high-ST damage scaling, making progression more gradual and balanced.
No School Gognard Damage A house-rule that reduces swing damage to narrow the gap with thrust. Intended for Dungeon Fantasy play. See No School Grognard.
Thrust = Swing-2 Sets thrust damage equal to swing-2 across the table. A lightweight alternative to Knowing Your Own Strength that doesn’t change Basic Lift, ST cost, or other traits. Keeps standard ST progression while narrowing the thrust/swing gap.
Swing = Thrust-2 A house-rule that makes swing damage equal to thrust-2. This reduces swing’s dominance and keeps thrusting weapons more viable. See Gaming Ballistic.
T Bone's New Damage for ST (option 1) A linear ST-based damage progression (1d per 10 ST) from T Bone’s Games Diner.
T Bone's New Damage for ST (option 1, cleaned) Simplified version of Option 1.
T Bone's New Damage for ST (option 2) Variant of the linear progression.
T Bone's New Damage for ST (option 2, cleaned) Simplified version of Option 2.
Phoenix Flame D3 House-rule replacing d6 with d3 for damage. Reduces swinginess, makes every ST level valuable, and rebalances swing vs. thrust. See Phoenix Flame D3 Damage.

Page Settings

Adjust paper size, orientation, and margins.

[!IMPORTANT] Page size names must be entered exactly as shown in the table.

Page Name Size
letter 8.5 x 11 in (216 x 279 mm)
legal 8.5 x 14 in (216 x 356 mm)
tabloid 11 x 17 in (279 x 432 mm)
a0 841 x 1189 mm (33.1 x 46.8 in)
a1 594 x 841 mm (23.4 x 33.1 in)
a2 420 x 594 mm (16.5 x 23.4 in)
a3 297 x 420 mm (11.7 x 16.5 in)
a4 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in)
a5 148 x 210 mm (5.8 x 8.3 in)
a6 105 x 148 mm (4.1 x 5.8 in)

You can also enter custom sizes in this format: 8.5in x 11in.

Block Layout

Customize which blocks appear on your character sheet and where.

  • You can remove blocks so they don’t display.
  • You can add blocks by entering their names.
  • You can place blocks side by side by entering multiple names on the same line, separated by spaces.
  • You cannot move fixed elements such as primary/secondary attributes, body type, or description.

[!IMPORTANT] Block names must be entered exactly as shown in the table.

Blocks Names Description
reactions Reactions
conditional_modifiers Conditions
melee Melee weapons
ranged Ranged weapons
traits Traits
skills Skills
spells Spells
equipment Carried Equipment
other_equipment Other Equipment
notes Notes

Default Sheet Settings

You can change the default sheet settings for new characters in Default Sheet Settings.

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