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Master all your Geek & Dragon accessories: triptychs, cards and currency

What is a Geek & Dragon triptych?

A triptych is an independent double-sided cardboard character sheet, designed to replace tedious manual searches. Each D&D character requires 3 different and complementary triptychs (3 cardboard pages to place in front of you) that contain all information from level 1 to 20.

1

Species Triptych

All racial abilities, traits and bonuses of your species (Elf, Dwarf, Human...)

2

Class Triptych

Skills, spells, abilities and progression of your class (Fighter, Wizard, Ranger...)

3

Background Triptych

Social skills, starting equipment and your character's background

The 3 Triptychs of your Character

Our triptychs are sturdy character sheets printed on rigid double-sided cardboard. Three independent and complementary cardboard pages (Species, Class, Background) with all necessary rules. Class sheets contain all levels from 1 to 20 plus specific recommended equipment and spell cards. Play without opening the manual!

Discover each type of triptych in detail. Click on images to see the back of each sheet.

🎲 Ability Score Roller

D&D 2024: Roll 4d6, keep the 3 best. Result: Score (Modifier)

Ex: 16 (+3) → Write 16 in the score box, +3 in the modifier box AND in all associated skills (Background triptych)

Strength

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Dexterity

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Constitution

--

Intelligence

--

Wisdom

--

Charisma

--

🧮 Skill Calculation

Bonus = Modifier + Proficiency

Non maîtrisée

Not Proficient: Modifier only

Maîtrisée

Proficient: Mod + Bonus

Expertisée

Expertise: Mod + (Bonus×2)

Proficiency bonus: Lvl 1-4:+2 • 5-8:+3 • 9-12:+4 • 13-16:+5 • 17-20:+6

💡 Example (Dex 16, Lvl 5)

Score 16 → Mod +3 • Proficiency bonus +3

Non maîtrisée

Acrobatics : +3 = +3

Maîtrisée

Stealth : +3+3 = +6

Expertisée

Sleight of Hand : +3+3+3 = +9

→ These bonuses go on the Background triptych

Important: Add +2 and +1 (Background bonuses) to abilities.

🧝 Species

Species Triptych Aasimar - Front
Species Triptych Aasimar - Back

Example: Aasimar

Racial traits and species abilities with detailed statistics.

  • • Traits and resistances
  • • Species spells
  • • Special languages

⚔️ Class

Class Triptych Barbarian - Front
Class Triptych Barbarian - Back

Example: Barbarian

Class abilities and progression with vital statistics.

  • • Initiative and death saves
  • • Complete hit points
  • • Armor class
  • • Rage and abilities

📜 Background

Background Triptych Acolyte - Front
Background Triptych Acolyte - Back

Example: Acolyte

D&D 2024: Ability score bonuses now in background.

  • Ability bonuses
  • • Social skills
  • • Special feature
  • • Personality

📝 Detailed Filling Guide (D&D 2024)

⚠️ New in D&D 2024!

Important: Ability score bonuses are now assigned by Background, not by Species! It's in the Background triptych that you'll note your final characteristics.

📜 1. Background Triptych (PRIORITY)

1. Ability Score Bonuses (NEW 2024)

This is WHERE you note your final characteristics!
• Roll 4d6 (keep the 3 best) with the roller above
• Add background bonuses (+2 to one ability, +1 to another)
• Note the final total and modifier (e.g.: 16 = +3)
Species no longer have fixed ability score bonuses

2. Skills and proficiencies (all sources)

Background Triptych = CENTRALIZATION of all skills!
• The 2 background skills
• Class skills (carried over from Class triptych)
• Racial skills (carried over from Species triptych)
• Specific tool proficiencies
• Unique background feature (e.g.: Magic Initiate)

3. Equipment and Personality

• Starting equipment cards provided with the triptych
• Fill in personality traits (Bonds, Ideals, Flaws, Traits)
• Develop your narrative background

🧝 2. Species Triptych

1. Languages and racial traits

Languages: This is WHERE you note the languages!
• Common language + racial language (e.g.: Celestial, Draconic)
• One third language of your choice
• Check damage resistances
• Note special senses (darkvision, etc.)

2. Species abilities and spells

• Detail racial spells (level, uses/rest)
• Note unique hereditary abilities
• Check immunities and special resistances
• Size, movement speed, lifespan

📝 Important note: Species skills and proficiencies must be carried over to the Background triptych!

3. "Training" fields (empty at start)

Important: These 5 fields are for IN-GAME acquisitions
• New languages learned during adventure
• Acquired tool proficiencies
• Special skills gained
• Only fill them if your character learns something

⚔️ 3. Class Triptych

1. Vital statistics and combat

Hit points: Maximum, current, temporary
Armor class: With and without shield
Initiative: Modifier and roll result
Death saving throws: Track successes/failures
• Current level and proficiency bonus

2. Class skills and proficiencies

• Check mastered class skills
• Note weapon and armor proficiencies
• Mastered saving throws

📝 Important note: Class skills and proficiencies must be carried over to the Background triptych!

3. Abilities and resources

• Abilities gained per level (check as you progress)
• Class resources (Rage, Inspiration, Spell slots...)
• Specific subclass abilities

📋 Recommended Filling Order

1

Background FIRST: Roll dice and note characteristics with background bonuses

2

Species: Racial traits, languages, abilities. Carry over skills to Background

3

Class: HP, abilities, resources. Carry over skills to Background

4

Background FINAL: Centralize all skills and proficiencies from the 3 triptychs

💡 Filling Tips

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Pencil required: Values evolve constantly

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Backup photo: Secure your filled triptychs

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Organization: Background on left (stats), Species in center, Class on right

2024 Memo: Ability bonuses now come from BACKGROUND!

✨ Custom Triptychs

Want a triptych totally adapted to your unique character? We create custom triptychs with your specific choices!

🎯 Standard Triptychs

  • • Random equipment cards included
  • • Standard choices for variable options
  • • Fast shipping from our stock
  • • Catalog prices from the shop

⭐ Custom Triptychs

  • • Precise choice of all equipment
  • • Manual selection of included cards
  • • Adaptation to your specific background
  • • Made to order (additional delay)

📧 How to Order

For a fully personalized triptych, contact us by email with your character details:

Subject: "Custom Triptych"

💡 Tip: Specify your class, species, background and equipment preferences in your email

How to use your triptychs

Your 3 independent cardboard triptychs are designed to be placed in front of you on your gaming table

1

📄 3 independent cardboard pages

Each triptych is a sturdy double-sided cardboard page. No need to fold: these are 3 independent and complementary sheets.

2

🎯 Place in front of you

Arrange your 3 triptychs in front of you: Species on the left, Class in the center, Background on the right. Instant access to all your abilities from level 1 to 20.

3

⚡ Consult during play

No need to open manuals! All your abilities are visible at a glance. The DM and other players stay focused on the action.

💡 Pro Tip

Keep your triptychs open throughout the session. They effectively replace the traditional character sheet and significantly speed up gameplay!

✏️ Writing & Erasing Tips

For Triptychs:

Sharpie permanent markers + Staedtler eraser = perfect combination! You can completely erase the marker on triptychs, even on colored areas. Don't hesitate to erase vigorously, the cardboard resists perfectly.

For Cards:

The technique also works on cards, but limit erasing to white areas ideally as they are thinner. Cards should be personalized for each character for an optimal experience!

🃏 Geek & Dragon Playing Cards Guide

560 illustrated equipment cards covering weapons, armor and equipment. Each card visually presents all necessary statistics. No more tedious manual reading during games! ✨ Complete class spell cards coming soon, our goblins are working diligently in their enchanted monasteries...

Card FAQ

Complete your triptychs with our detailed cards: Weapons, Armor, Equipment, Spells, Monsters and much more! Each card contains all the information needed to speed up your games.

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Equipment Cards

  • Weapons: Complete statistics, special properties
  • Armor: AC, weight, class restrictions
  • Equipment: Adventure items and tools
  • Magic items: Powers and curses (being created by our goblins in our forges...)
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Rules Cards

  • Special rules: Diseases, item crafting
  • Services: Merchants, craftsmen, guides
  • Vehicles: Mounts, ships, vehicles
  • Poisons: Effects and antidotes
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Gameplay Cards

  • Spells: Complete descriptions, components
  • Monsters: Statistics, tactics, loot
  • Packages: Themed equipment kits
  • Goods: Trade and economy

📦 Card Availability

All item cards are available in our shop! Customize your decks according to your needs and character.

✨ Magic item cards coming soon, our goblins are working hard in our forges to create wonders for you!

🎴 Card Examples

Weapon Card: Flintlock Pistol

Weapon Card - Front
Weapon Card - Back

Front: Illustration, price, weight, attack bonus
Back: Detailed rules, special properties

Armor Card: Leather Armor

Armor Card - Front
Armor Card - Back

Front: Illustration, price, weight, base AC
Back: Modifiers, restrictions, descriptions

💡 Tip: Click on cards to see front and back!

📋 How to Use Your Cards

🎮 During the Game

1. Quick Access

• Keep your equipment cards within reach
• Check special properties without slowing the game
• No need to open manuals during action

2. Share with DM

• Show your cards directly to the DM
• Immediate validation of rules and effects
• Quick clarification in case of doubt

🗂️ Organization

1. Sort by Category

• Separate: Weapons, Armor, Equipment, Spells
• Use dividers or sleeves
• Keep current cards on top

2. Visual Inventory

• Spread out your current equipment cards
• Add/remove according to your acquisitions
• Physical inventory = character inventory

⭐ Pro Tips

Rotation icon

Rotation: Change your cards according to your adventures

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Protection: Use transparent card sleeves

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Notes: Annotate in pencil for temporary modifications
Pro tip: Use Staedtler 8B or 9B pencils for optimal marking

💰 D&D Currency Guide

Discover the D&D monetary system, our Geek & Dragon physical coins, and use our converter to easily manage your adventurer finances!

💎 Coin Types

PP

Platinum Coin (pp)

Most valuable • 1 pp = 10 gp

PO

Gold Coin (gp)

Reference currency • 1 gp = 2 ep = 10 sp

PA

Silver Coin (sp)

Common currency • 1 sp = 10 cp

PE

Electrum Coin (ep)

Gold-silver alloy • 1 ep = 5 sp (half a gp)

PC

Copper Coin (cp)

Small change • Most common

🔄 Conversion Table

Coin PP PO PA PE PC
Platinum (pp) 1 10 100 20 1000
Gold (gp) 1/10 1 10 2 100
Silver (sp) 1/100 1/10 1 1/5 10
Electrum (ep) 1/20 1/2 5 1 50
Copper (cp) 1/1000 1/100 1/10 1/50 1

Currency converter

💰 Source currencies
⚖️ Multiplier table (editable)
Currency ×1 ×10 ×100 ×1000 ×10000
💎 Platinum
🥇 Gold
⚡ Electrum
🥈 Silver
🪙 Copper
💼 Total equivalences by metal
Optimal recommendations

Most Efficient Collection

Master forgers recommend this selection to obtain your treasure with the minimal number of coins. Optimize your chest space and simplify your counts during commercial exchanges.

Solution recommended by experts to minimize your treasure management

🛍️ Recommended coin lots

These collections correspond exactly to your personalized distribution defined in the editable multiplier table above. Respect your specific choices of metals and multipliers for a custom treasure.

Collections adapted to your personalized distribution for a custom treasure

Geek & Dragon coins property card
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🏆 A Tangible Treasure

"If there were no more bills in Monopoly, the game would lose all its interest..."

In Dungeons & Dragons, the two main objectives are experience and treasure. Having to write treasure on paper then erase it doesn't do it justice. Treasure deserves to be tangible, weighed, handled.

Our physical coins transform each reward into a memorable moment. When the DM makes gold coins tinkle in their hand before distributing them, the entire immersion intensifies.

📋 Property System

Use our money sheet to catalog your treasures. Write your name, count your coins, sign and give to the DM. At the end of the campaign, easily recover your investment!

🪙 Geek & Dragon Physical Coins

💰 The D&D Monetary System

In D&D, currency uses 5 different metals: copper (cp), silver (sp), electrum (ep), gold (gp), and platinum (pp). Base conversions are: 10 cp = 1 sp, 5 sp = 1 ep, 10 sp = 1 gp, and 10 gp = 1 pp.

Our physical coins add an immersive dimension: unit coins have a shiny finish, while engraved multipliers (×10, ×100, ×1000, ×10000) feature a distinctive matte finish. A gold coin ×100 is worth 100 gp — perfect for managing large treasures without handling hundreds of coins!

⚖️ Authentic Weights

According to official D&D rules, 50 coins = 500g/1 lb. Our multipliers faithfully represent these values and their weight for total immersion:

📊 Weight table by multiplier

Multiplicateur Poids (g) Poids (lb) Équivalent
×1 10 g 0.02 lb 1 pièce standard
×10 100 g 0.22 lb 10 pièces
×100 1 kg 2.2 lb 100 pièces
×1000 10 kg 22 lb 1000 pièces
×10000 100 kg 220 lb 10000 pièces

Feel the growing weight of treasure in your hands!

📌 These multipliers apply to any metal (copper, silver, electrum, gold, platinum)

💡 Concrete example with gold: 1,500 gp treasure

Rather than stacking 1,500 unit coins (15 kg / 33 lb), use:

  • 1 gold coin ×1000 → 1000 gp (10 kg / 22 lb)
  • 5 gold coins ×100 → 500 gp (5 kg / 11 lb)

Result: 6 physical coins instead of 1,500!

✨ Authentic Coins

Our metal coins faithfully reproduce the D&D monetary system. Each type of coin has its own design and unique finish.

  • Real metal with specific finishes
  • Detailed engravings inspired by the D&D universe
  • Authentic weight for immersive experience
  • Complete sets or individual coins

🎯 In-Game Use

  • Total immersion during transactions
  • Tactile management of your treasure
  • Physical rewards for players
  • Enhanced medieval-fantasy atmosphere

💰 Order your Coins

Discover our complete collection of metal coins and bring your game economy to life!

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