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Free printable sheets for D6 Storyteller players and Storytellers. Open any sheet in your browser, then use Print → Save as PDF or print directly. All sheets are formatted for US Letter (8.5" × 11"). No account or email required.

Which sheet do I need?

Every player needs

One Core Character Sheet per character - covers the base game only.

Using optional mechanics?

Attach the Optional Mechanics Add-On to the core sheet. Read the Optional Mechanics page first - these rules are opt-in, not default.

Tracking clocks & party-wide rules?

Print one Clocks & Tracks sheet per session and place it in the center of the table.

For the Storyteller

The Quick Reference card covers every rules table mid-session. The Session Planner is for pre-session prep.

These sheets cover only what is in the core D6 Storyteller rules - approaches, descriptors, drive & flaw, conditions, and the core dice mechanic. No optional rules included.

The standard D6 Storyteller character sheet covering everything in the core rules. Approaches (Force/Finesse/Mind/Presence), Descriptors, Drive & Flaw, conditions with severity effects and the recovery procedure, setting-specific mechanic box, bonds & contacts, and an inline dice reference. No optional mechanics clutter.

What's included:

Approach boxes with 4-pip notation (●●●○ = 3d6)
Five descriptor lines
Drive & Flaw blocks (one line each)
Three-tier condition palette with mechanical effects and recovery rule
Setting-specific mechanic box (fill in from companion)
Bonds, contacts, and notes sections
Inline dice reference (6 / 4–5 / 1–3)
Link to optional mechanics add-on sheet

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A single-page rules reference for players covering everything needed at the table: how a roll works, reading the dice, the four approaches, position and effect, assists, conditions with recovery, and character sheet basics. Hand it to a new player 2 minutes before Session 1.

What's included:

Step-by-step roll procedure (describe, position, approach, pool, roll, narrate)
Dice results: Full Success / Partial / Failure with clear descriptions
All four approaches with plain-language definitions
Position and Effect explained from the player perspective
Assist rules and shared consequences
Condition tiers (Shaken / Hurt / Out) with recovery procedure
Character sheet field reference (descriptors, drive, flaw, bonds)

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These sheets track the optional plug-in mechanics from the Optional Mechanics page. Each section on the add-on sheet clearly labels which optional mechanic it belongs to, with a direct link to the full rules. Only use the sections your group has agreed to use.

A companion sheet for players using optional mechanics. Covers the five per-character optional rules - each with its mechanic number, a link to the full rules on the Optional Mechanics page, an inline rule summary, and a dedicated tracking section. Only print the sections your group is using.

What's included:

Wound Clock - 4-segment visual tracker + effects table (Graze / Wound / Severe / Out)
Momentum Bank - 6 bankable token boxes with clear-at-session reminder
Emotional Burden - 5-circle track with milestone notes (3 → narrow approaches, 5 → Breaking Point)
Reputation Web - 5 faction rows with Trusted / Neutral / Wanted stance badges
Legacy Move - one-per-arc pip, declaration + descriptor + consequence fields
Every mechanic links directly to d6storyteller.alexmerced.com/optional-mechanics/

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Shared sheets for the whole table - tracking party-wide optional mechanics, all player characters at a glance, and NPCs.

A shared table resource for tracking all the party-wide optional mechanics at once. Six Ticking Clock blocks, five Wound Clock trackers (one per character), the shared Momentum Bank, the Escalating Stakes track, and four Emotional Burden circles. Place in the center of the table.

What's included:

Six Ticking Clock cards - name, what happens at zero, 6 countdown boxes each
Five Wound Clock trackers (1 per character) with severity labels
Shared Momentum Bank - 6 boxes, resets each session
Escalating Stakes track 1–5 with consequence note
Four Emotional Burden tracks (5 circles each)

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A Storyteller-facing sheet giving an at-a-glance view of all four player characters on one page - each card shows key descriptor, Drive/Flaw, approach dice boxes, condition slots, Wound Clock, and Emotional Burden. Includes an NPC/contacts table with Ally/Neutral/Hostile stance badges.

What's included:

Four player character rows - name, player, setting, archetype
Per-character: approach boxes (Fo/Fi/Mi/Pr), condition slots, Wound + Burden tracks
Key descriptor and Drive/Flaw field per character
NPC table: name, faction, stance (Ally / Neutral / Hostile), want, notes
Campaign meta header: campaign name, session number, date

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Reference and planning sheets for the Storyteller - the rules quick reference card and a structured session prep sheet.

A single-page rules reference covering every table a Storyteller needs mid-session: dice results, position table with failure costs, effect levels, approach definitions, conditions + recovery, assist rules, Ticking Clock quick reference, and Storyteller principles.

What's included:

Dice results: Full Success / Partial / Failure with detailed descriptions
Position table: Controlled / Risky / Desperate with failure costs
Effect levels: Great / Standard / Limited
Four approach definitions
Conditions + recovery procedure
Assist rules and Storyteller principles

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A structured pre-session planning sheet. Covers opening scene setup (including what the players don't know), three optional scene frames (trigger / escalation / payoff), key NPCs with wants and methods, four Ticking Clock trackers, and session notes.

What's included:

Session meta: campaign, number, the big question for this session
Opening scene block with hidden information field
Three scene frames (A / B / C) - not required, improvise freely
NPC table: name, want, method (5 rows)
Four Ticking Clock trackers with 6 countdown boxes each
Loose threads + session outcome notes

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Six printable cards (three Position, three Effect) designed to be placed face-up on the table so players can see the stakes before rolling. Color-coded and large enough to read from across the table. Print on cardstock for durability.

What's included:

Three Position cards: Controlled (green), Risky (amber), Desperate (red)
Three Effect cards: Great (blue), Standard (green), Limited (gold)
Each card shows what happens on failure or success at that level
Includes "When to Use" and example text for quick reference
Prints as two rows of three on a single landscape page
Cut along the dotted line and use at the table

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Three color-coded condition cards (Shaken, Hurt, Out) with the mechanical effects and recovery rules printed directly on each card. Print one set per player and place the matching card face-up when a character takes a condition. Nobody forgets the penalties.

What's included:

Shaken (amber): minor mechanical effect, clears with brief rest
Hurt (red): meaningful impact, requires medical attention or extended rest
Out (dark red): removed from the scene, requires major intervention
Each card has mechanical effect and recovery text
Character name field on each card
Recovery quick-reference strip for the Storyteller

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A structured worksheet for Session Zero covering campaign basics, tone and genre scales, safety tools (Lines and Veils, X-Card, Open Door), optional mechanics selection, table expectations, character connections, and the opening question for your campaign.

What's included:

Campaign name, setting, expected length (one-shot to open-ended)
Four tone scales: Serious/Lighthearted, Gritty/Cinematic, Mystery/Action, Political/Personal
Safety tool checklist with Lines and Veils write-in fields
Optional mechanics checkboxes (per-character and table-wide)
Table expectations: PvP, character death, romance, scheduling
Character connection grid for inter-party bonds
Opening question: the one question this campaign will answer

Open Sheet Download

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Printing Tips

Save as PDF first

Open the sheet, press Ctrl+P (or ⌘+P on Mac), choose Save as PDF. This preserves formatting and lets you share or archive it.

Paper size

All sheets are formatted for US Letter (8.5" × 11"). If printing A4, select Fit to page - the layout scales cleanly.

Background graphics

Enable Background graphics in print settings for the full navy header. Disable to save ink - all sheets are fully readable in black and white.

Optional mechanics are opt-in

Don't print the add-on sheets until your group decides to use an optional mechanic. Read Optional Mechanics first, then pick what fits your campaign.