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Welcome!

Over the years, the Only Sheet [referred to as TOS or 'the Sheet'] has become one of the best (if not the best) Character Sheet for players and DMs of D&D3.5!!

This Wiki is dedicated to TOS, and replaces the Online Manual which will be phased out. Because TOS is constantly evolving, a Wiki allows all users of the Sheet to share their knowledge about the Sheet. This will help create a comprehensive source of information that anyone can access!

Acknowledgements

There are many people who have contributed one way or the other, to make this Sheet what it is today. Each time a bug was found, an idea voiced or a proposal sent, that action brought the Sheet closer to perfection - which is a goal by itself. Here I would like to Thank all those wonderful people who have contributed to this project, in one way or the other. One special hug goes to my friend Tammy, who was the first one to encourage me in this. If, back in December 2003, you would have told me where the Sheet is today, I would have laughed quite hard... but it seems that The Only Sheet has been recognized as one of the best (if not The Best) Excel Character Sheet available today for the serious gamer! So to all of you, I say:

THANK YOU ! Richard Taillon, Canada

Introduction

The Only Sheet is a Microsoft Excel¹ workbook which has been designed² to automate many aspects of character maintenance for players of the Dungeons & Dragons version 3.5 game published by Wizards of the Coast. This whole project started in November 2003, when I was preparing a character for a new campaign. After searching on the Web for all available sheets, I realized that the sheets available were of poor quality - they were ugly in almost all cases, and very complex to use. I then decided to do my own self-calculating Excel character Sheet while keeping in mind two important aspects: It had to be easy to use and it had to be great looking!

The Only Sheet is entirely based on the System Reference Document, which is part of the Open Game License.

¹Developed using Excel 2003 on Windows (it may be compatible with some older versions) - The Sheet is not compatible non-Microsoft spreadsheets.

² Designed with the Newbie in mind - you don't have to be an Excel Expert to use The Sheet!

Shareware

The Only Sheet is a limited Shareware: This means that if you wish to access all the features of the Sheet, including access to the Community Forum, you must register it. The Demo version of the Sheet is available to anyone in the download section of the Homepage. But only the registered version of the Sheet allows unlimited use of the Sheet's features. Check the Register section on the homepage for the benefits of registering the Sheet and how to register. Once registration is completed, the user will receive, by email, his [welcome|Personal Key] which can be used to unlock the full potential of the Sheet. Furthermore, the registered user can (if he desires) join the online Community Forum of the Sheet where people share their Characters, Races and Classes!

Why Shareware?

Why is The Sheet shareware, when there are other sheets available for free? The Only Sheet is a step above the crowd of common Character Sheets. No other Sheet is as meticulously built as this one. If you do your homework, you'll quickly see the difference between those free sheets, and this one. You can even ask yourself how many Character Sheets come with a Wiki !!

Target Audience

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Results of the Age Poll as of June 25th 2006

Who is this character sheet for?

This character Sheet is intended for people who wish to save time creating and maintaining their D&D Characters or NPCs (time which is better spent playing!!) - people who have a high standard in quality, ease of use and professional output.

As seen in the results of the Age Poll, over 75% of registered users are 30+!

Registration

Registration is required for users who want access to all features of the Sheet. When you register, you receive, by email, your Personal Key (which should be protected like any other password). You can then apply for access to the Community Forum.

Registration means:

  • Access to all features of the Sheet (no level limitations)
  • Free updates
  • Technical Support (provided thru the Community Forum)
  • Access to all sections of the Forum (including the section with User created Races and Classes)
  • Ability to contribute to this Wiki!

You can check the Frequently Asked Questions for answers questions related to registration.



Why use a Wiki ?

Because TOS is constantly evolving, a Wiki allows all users of the Sheet to share their knowledge about the Sheet. This will help create a comprehensive source of information that anyone can access!

Will the Wiki replace the Website? Not at all!! The Website remains the primary source to get updated version, for news, feedback etc. The Wiki focuses on How to use the sheet, and the more advanced knowledge.

Where is the name from

The name "The Only Sheet" was part of the slogan initially used. That complete slogan was The Only Sheet worth your time, meaning that so many aspects of character creation is automated, that you can save time when you create (or maintain) your characters or NPCs.