I'll keep this simple after all this is a review of a GM Screen.
Positive Traits
+ Sturdy!
This is one of the sturdiest GM Screens I've purchased in a while that is for use with a non-DnD game. Of course it should be, because with Paranoia more than any other game, the GM Screen goes hand in hand with keeping the players ignorant and fearful.
+ Well Layed Out!
This screen is nicely laid out, with all the right stuff printed inside for the GM to torme...er entertain his players. Some screens are too cluttered offering too much and making quick reference a chore. Such is not the case here.
+ Vertical Layout.
Personally I prefer in most circumstances a horizontal screen found most popularly in the current WotC offerings. A horizontal screen allows for a much less obstructed view for both sides. However in Paranoia, there is absolutely nothing wrong with keeping your players in the dark. In fact, the bigger the screen the better, as all players are treasoness and need to be taught to keep their noses out of GM business! :P
+ Extra Booklet of Content!
All screens these days have them as the cover of this small collection of charts and forms will point out. This one is useful, and since Paranoia is just as easily played by the seat of your pants, having random charts for every aspect of the game is a welcome tool.
Negative Aspects
- Odd Arrangement of Player side. (Actually this is a positive as well!! Read on to find out why :D )
The player's side of the screen is simple, with a traditional large image of the Computer, reminding them that someone is always watching you. It does have a nice supply of phrases that fit in with the world printed around the image of the Computer, but they are arranged to read from one side of the screen to another probably making it sort of difficult for players to read them all and take inspiration from them.
(Wait...since the words are broken up quite frequently this can create confusion and discomfort amidst the players who attempt to read them. I guess in that sense it is entirely proper and it turns out my initial thoughts are wrong. There is nothing bad to be said about this product. The Computer is my friend.)