Changing Character Sheet

[Kyle]

I really like the 7th edition character sheet and I want to edit it to try out a new house rule. What I want to do is change the base skill values in the brackets (to be based off characteristics like int or dex). Is there an easy way to do this with the 7th edition character sheet? Microsoft Word didn't work. I don't intend to publish it or infringe copyright in any way.

[David Scott]

Firstly, make sure you aren't using an autocalc sheet. They cannot be easily changed. Most PDFs viewers allow some simple editing that you can save.

Open it in Adobe Reader DC (free).

Then select the comment tool. Now using the drawing tool, make a box with a white fill and white edges to cover the old text.

Here's mine, i've left the edge red to show the box.

 

then using the text tool, write on top of it. Adjust font and size to suit:

I've skipped over the exact details on making the box, colours and text as you'll soon get the hang of it.

Edited August 20, 2020 by David Scott

[Kyle]

Thanks David. That's probably what I'll end up doing.

If anyone does have access to the source code though, that would be very useful.