CoS-Cheat-Sheet

Cheat Sheet inspired by Pyramking & MandyMod

Curse of Strahd Gothic Horror Cheat Sheet

A comprehensive reference tool for Dungeon Masters running Curse of Strahd, packed with atmospheric mechanics, random tables, and horror elements.

Inspiration & Credits

• Inspired by PyramKing's DM guides and MandyMod's expansions
• Incorporates community suggestions from Reddit/D&D forums
• Built to enhance Gothic horror atmosphere

Features

• Dynamic horror mechanics (Fear/Despair/Nightmares)
• Random encounter tables (day/night variants)
• NPC behavior generators
• Environmental descriptors
• Strahd's psychological warfare system
• Printable DM screen sections
• Dark gifts and curses tracker

How to Use

Web Version:

1. Open index.html in any browser
2. Use tabs to navigate sections
3. Click print icon to export DM screen pages

Windows Executable:

1. Download v1.01 Package
2. Right-click the ZIP → "Extract All"
3. Keep files together in the extracted folder
4. Run CoS-Cheat-Sheet.exe from the folder location
   • Do not move the EXE file separately
   • Required assets must remain in the same folder

Printing Tips

• Use landscape orientation for best results
• Select sections using checkboxes before printing
• Dark mode automatically adjusts for print readability

Troubleshooting

If the executable doesn't run:

1. Ensure all files are extracted together
2. Try right-click → "Run as administrator"
3. Check Windows Defender hasn't blocked it

Contributing

Suggestions welcome:

• Open an Issue for bugs/requests
• Submit a Pull Request with improvements

License

Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International