Homeworld: Revelations Gamemaster Screen & Toolkit Setup Guide

By Modiphius US | Published: 2026-11-05

Category: Anleitungen

Set up the Homeworld: Revelations Gamemaster Screen & Toolkit for your first session. Follow these steps to organize the screen, reference sheets, and campaign prep.

Quick answer

Unpack the screen and toolkit, read through the reference sheets before play, and integrate the campaign-building tools into your prep. Then set the screen up as your at-table reference station, not a barrier.

Why the screen is more than a shield

The Gamemaster Screen & Toolkit is designed to support a Homeworld: Revelations campaign from the GM's side of the table. The screen gives you quick-reference tables and charts, while the toolkit provides campaign-building material. Treat both as working tools: the screen should be visible to you during play, and the toolkit should feed your between-session prep.

A common mistake is to keep the screen closed until the first session and only glance at it when a rule question comes up. Instead, read the screen panels ahead of time so you know what information is available at a glance. That way you can answer player questions without flipping through the core book.

What the toolkit adds to your prep

The toolkit portion is not a pre-written adventure; it is a set of aids for running your own Homeworld: Revelations campaign. Use it to flesh out crew roles, ship operations, or the wider Kushan fleet context. Because the catalog description does not list every component, check the box contents when it arrives and note which sheets or tables you will actually use at the table.

If you are new to the system, start with the screen's reference tables and add toolkit elements gradually. Trying to use every component in the first session can slow play. Introduce the tools that match your group's needs, such as ship combat references or crew task aids.

Setup steps for the screen and toolkit

Unpack and inventory the toolkit: Open the box and lay out all components. Compare the contents against the product listing or the included checklist. Separate the GM screen panels from any loose sheets or reference cards. Checkpoint: if a component is missing or damaged, contact the retailer before your first session.
Read the screen panels before play: Set the screen up on your side of the table and read each panel. Note which tables cover common tasks like skill checks, combat, or ship operations. Flag any table you expect to use often with a sticky note. Checkpoint: if a table is unclear, look up the corresponding rule in the core book and write a short page reference on a note.
Match toolkit aids to your campaign: Review the toolkit's reference sheets and decide which ones support your current story arc. For a crew-focused campaign, prioritize ship and crew aids; for a fleet-scale story, use any campaign-building tables. Keep only the aids you will use in the next session on the table. Checkpoint: don't force every toolkit component into the first session; add them as the campaign grows.
Set up your GM station: Place the screen so it hides your notes but leaves the reference panels visible to you. Keep the toolkit sheets you need within reach, and put the rest away. Test the layout by rolling a few dice and checking that you can see the screen without leaning around it. Checkpoint: if the screen blocks your view of the battle map, angle it or use a lower screen.
Run a prep session with the tools: Before the first game, use the toolkit to outline one session: a shipboard problem, a crew decision, and a fleet consequence. Write down which screen tables you expect to reference during each scene. Checkpoint: if you never referenced a table during prep, you probably won't need it during play either.

Product facts

Homeworld: Revelations - Gamemaster Screen & Toolkit: The Gamemaster Screen & Toolkit lets you view the Homeworld universe from the crew's perspective aboard a Kushan fleet ship. This framing helps you set the tone for a campaign focused on shipboard life and fleet decisions rather than only tactical battles.
Homeworld: Revelations - Gamemaster Screen & Toolkit