D&D Basics (Getting started)

The Absolute Basics

First you will want to grab either the Basic rules (Free), the Starter Set (Cheap), or the Players handbook, Dungeon Masters Guide, and Probably Monster Manual

Then you need to have at least a few items

• Dice (Phone apps will work if absolutely necessary, or these)
  
• Paper & Pencil (for notes)
  
• Character Sheet (In the free PDF or an app)
  
  The starter set is nice because it does a bunch of the work for you, it has an easy to follow adventure, pre-made characters, Dice, and rules for the DM and players. And at half the cost of just the players handbook AND including an adventure, it is an incredible value.
  
  Once you finish that then looking at at least a players handbook for the extra races, classes, backgrounds, and other things is a good deal. That should let you run free adventures people have put online.
  
  The DM's guide will let you get deeper into rules and the right way to call them, break them, and make them.
  
  The monster manual can be a great tool to make better encounters.
  
  If you want to run a commercial adventure after the one's included in the starter set, "Tales from the Yawning Portal" includes the Sunless Citidel, considered by many to be an excellent adventure for those new to the game and just recently brought up from 3.5e into 5e
  
  

  Common Tools of the Trade
  

  
  As you start running more complex adventures you are going to want to have a few tools to keep things moving, either as a player or as a DM.
  
  

  As a Player
  

  
  The bare essentials every players should have are listed above, but most players agree having a few extras can make the game run really quick.
  
  

  Spell Cards
  

  
  These cards have all the spells available for specific classes or from specific books on really well organized cards that make it easy to set aside your prepared spells and quickly reference all the core details.
  
  Cleric, Arcane, Ranger, Druid, Bard, Paladin, Martial Powers and Races, Xanathars Guide to Everything
  
  

  Binders & Sheet Protectors
  

  
  Keeping everything neat and organized can be a huge time saver and make it much easier for you to find what you need. Binders can be a great way to keep your notes and other materials organized. In addition many sheet protectors easily erase dry erase markers making it easy to keep track of spells and other changes without ruining character sheets with constant erasing.
  
  

  As a DM
  

  
  DMs have their work cut out for them. But a few simple tools can make the game run smooth and leave everyone having that much more fun.
  
  

  Index Cards
  

  
  A set of index cards can go a long way to speeding up the game. Players can put details on spells or magic items on them. You can prepare loot for the game ahead of time and hand it out allowing players to look over the gear as the game continues. You can also use them to hide portions of a battle map or commerical map to give the effect of fog of war.
  
  

  Game Mats
  

  
  A game mat let's you make single maps by drawing on them with dry erase or wet erase markers. Many are made of vinyl and can last a long time. Normally they will have either 1" squares or hex shapes.
  
  

  Minitures
  

  
  These things can be expensive, but giving your game that 3D upgrade and helping players better manage space in a game can be well worth it. You can use actual miniatures (Like those from Reaper), Create custom ones on Hero's Forge, or even just buy some cheap stand in tokens from Game Mash.
  
  If you just need a cheap way to keep track of positions army men, bottle caps, colored game pieces, and even legos can all play the role.
  
  No matter what you use, you can pick up colored rubber bands to mark status conditions or other information.
  
  

  Where Can I Play?
  

  
  You can find tons of places to play D&D.
  
  

• Get together a gaming group.
  
• Find a Guild or club in your area. Meetup.com,
  
• Most hobby shops and especially comic book and gaming shops offer games, usually Adventure League. WotC offers a tool to find stores here.
  
• /r/lfg can be a great way to find others to play online with.
  
• Play by Mail sites like RPoL allow you to play by forum post.
  
  

  Also:
  

  
  Critical Role - Voice actors playing DnD, Matt Mercer (The DM) is an amazing Dungeon Master and shows how the game should be played.
  
  Matthew Colville - Amazing videos on being a DM, must watch material for every DM. Even when your opinions differ he gives good reasons and great advice.
  
  

  Compendiums
  

  
  These let you ciew all the free open rules (SRD & Basic Rules) for D&D 5e at no cost.
  
  Roll20 Compendium - Has all the open rules for the game, so a good source for monsters, items, spells, etc.
  
  DnDBeyond - A more official source for the content, plus you can buy all the materials released by WotC to use, and has a great character builder.
  
  

  Adventures & Maps
  

  
  DMsGuild - Tons of free and paid adventures and other materials. The quality can be varying, but many are free and that can be great.
  
  /r/dndmaps/ - What more can they say, D&D Maps.
  
  Mike Schley Makes many of the maps for the D&D Adventures.

It's probably going to be really dependent on what needs to be prioritized. At 4...she may be able to do some chores with supervision, but obviously I wouldn't rely on her for major tasks that you expect to be done in a timely manner. (I will link a few things, they're just basic Amazon links so you can see what I'm talking about.)

For my house (family of 5) the first thing is making sure EVERYTHING we need for the next day is ready to go. On Sunday nights each kid pulls 5 outfits out with socks and stacks them in their closet in something like this (one kid has one for sweaters, but another has one with smaller cubbies, not sure where it came from or what it's original purpose was but it works fine). This helps us in a few ways. First - clothes are already decided. No take-backs. No crying. No, "BUT I WANTED TO WEAR THE PINK DRESSSSSUGH!" The pink dress can go in the rotation for the next week. Also, you can see what kind of laundry you will need to do for the next week. One of our kids has 3 weeks of outfits before we need to wash clothes...but we can see in her drawer when just one set of clothing is left that we need to focus on her laundry (she's the youngest, older kids often do their own laundry as needed). Also - any special "spirit" week clothes can be picked out in advance. If you realize that you are missing an item for one day you have a good warning and can get it in place in time.

Backpacks packed, lunchboxes in the fridge, everything signed and ready. It may take time to create a habit for a particular time...we were trying to do it in the run-up to bedtime, but it just got too hectic. I started doing it as soon as we were home from school. This way, in the morning you wake up, take care of hygiene, eat, get dressed, pick up your stuff, and walk out the door. My kids eat breakfast at school now so we can literally be ready in 15 minutes if we absolutely had to.

I have this file-folder system on the wall next to the front door. There is a clear pocket in the front...right now I have the school calendar in that. The older kids each have 1 pocket, the younger kid has 3...though technically one is for me to store important papers we may need to refer back to (permission slips that have dates, times, and instructions on them, for example). But when each kid gets home we go through the backpack, homework is started, I start signing agendas, looking over notes, etc. At the end of the homework, everything goes back into the backpack, then the backpack goes by the door. I use tons of 3M hooks to make it easier to keep stuff together. The youngest kid has one for a backpack and another for her jacket. There is one on the side of her bed for pajamas. The big kids have them in their room for hanging headphones and various electronic cables. I would rather have a million hooks than a kid goes, "But I lost it b/c I left it on my bed and then someone washed my sheeeeets!"

I also put these shoe organizers over every door that can handle it. Low pockets for kids, high pockets for parents. It makes it easier to clean (usually) because if something doesn't belong in the room...I am for sure too lazy to walk one single thing across the house. I will put it in this (if it fits) and then once a week (or so) we can take what belongs to us, put it away, or put it in the room it goes in. This way I don't feel like I'm constantly running back and forth all the time. And it's off the floor, so if you decide NOT to deal with it - the house can still be neat without a hassle.

At night - dishwasher always gets run...yes even if it's not totally full (though with a family of 5, that is rare). Because at least in the morning I can empty it while the kids are getting ready for school and now it's ready for the daytime dishes...or I can even put in some big pots and pans that didn't fit the night before and run those so they're ready in time for dinner.

I have a timer on my washing machine. I put the load in with detergent then set it to run about 60-80 minutes before I get home (it's a fancy machine and usually takes at least 90 minutes to do a full load). This way I may hear it buzz just after getting home and can take the clothes out of the washer. So I can always do at least 1 load a day and laundry doesn't pile up too much. I've done soaking loads overnight as needed. I also keep a dedicated bucket in the laundry room so if I need to pre-soak just a few items or kid t-shirts or something I can put them in the bucket with some water and detergent or pre-treater. Then I put the bucket on top of the freezer...b/c I use my freezer every night (I like ice) and it reminds me that those things need to go in with a load.

I do *minor* meal prep. If I am making lasagna I just double ingredients and make two (it's super easy) then cook one and freeze the other. When I go grocery shopping I always buy a jar of sauce and box of pasta or a frozen pizza...this way if dinner gets ruined (like the time a kid turned the temp up while I was in the bathroom) I can have food on the table in 15 minutes or less and we don't have to try and drive out for fast food. If I'm cooking ground beef...I can double or triple it, then portion it into quart size baggies for later meals.

I also plan for 5 dinner meals each week...but have the same breakfast and lunch each week. So I might decide oatmeal for breakfast this week, with turkey sandwiches and a small green salad for lunch (for me at least, the kids again, have switched to school lunches for the most part). Then 5 different meals. Often they tend to share a spice palate or some ingredients so I don't buy a large container of X and then use one portion and have it leftover forever. Then the 2 nights I don't have a meal planned...we can reheat leftovers, get take out, make sandwiches (there is always bread, peanut butter, and jelly) or find something frozen to heat up. This reduces our food waste and makes sure that I don't have a lot of extras in the house that we might not use. I buy exactly 1 onion b/c only 1 recipe needs an onion, for example. If you have a list - it's a lot easier to get exactly what you need. Some of my local stores are also doing grocery pick up now where they get it ready and I just pull up and get handed bags. Most don't charge extra for this for now. But a few do - but sometimes the few bucks are worth not having to spend an hour in the grocery store. You can use that hour at home for something else.

I find trying to create a hard and fast schedule only seems to make me frustrated if I don't accomplish something or get behind. So being organized about the tasks I need to do helps create a less stressful schedule. Does that make sense? And sometimes...yeah, the laundry needs to be done, but just doing this one load tonight before bed will mean we have clothes in the morning and I have some time to work out how to get the rest of it taken care of.

My guesses are :

I like :

- The idea. I'd like to try this game
- The limited options on character creation : Only one will have the +2 strength bonus, etc.
- Blank cards (maybe https://www.amazon.com/Dry-Erase-Index-Cards-Reusable/dp/B073K3CY52 ?)
- The idea of some card as item or as action ... but that lead me to the next part

I dislike :

- You try to replicate the character sheet AND a part of the rule book with your inventory card. I guess I will limit drastically the options here to reflect the attribute part : One big sword, one bow, one small dagger.

- It goes to complex : damage cards, metacards, I don't know. I expect simplicity here.

What I have in mind when you say "Traditional RPG without pen & paper" :

Parts of the cards are stables : the player keep it to represent the character : some attributes bonuses and penalties, some basics inventory (one weapon, one tool, one talent maybe ?). This can be "public" (on the table, in front of the player).

Other cards are moving : some cards are only scores (1-9 maybe ?) and replace the dices (please check the awesome Marvel "SAGA system" !!).

When the character needs to act : the player choose one "score card" in his hand + 1 for each "character card" that apply (strength and sword in a fight give you 2 cards, intelligence in an investigation gives you 1, etc) to beat your GM score.

If he get wounded you can reduce the size of the player's hand for exemple (Marvel !).

If you are blessed or leveled up, you rise the hand size !

At the end of the action, every one is refilling the hand (limited by their respective sizes).

This is awesome (like Marvel is) because you can use your cards wisely : keep the high score for the boss, throw your low score on less tragic actions,...

Happy happy cake day! And thanks for this contest! I had a lot of fun doing this!

1. Candy can be a cake replacement sometimes if its this big :)
   
2. Don't have anything Simon Pegg related, sorry.
   
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4. I already have some so they aren't on my wishlist :(
   
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7. This is kinda like a game.....
   
8. ummm none on my wishlist already
   
9. Its surprisingly very helpful
   
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11. Helps organize my nail polish collection!
    
12. All day 'evry day
    
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16. My lips would love to wear these!
    
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First off, this is really an interesting question. Congrats on transferring and best of luck.

OK, so my tips as former adjunct and current instructor doing the Ph.D. thing is this: don't read passively. Don't just sit down, open a book and look at the words. Read actively: sit at a table/desk; have a notebook with a pen out and also invest in a those little tabby flags http://www.amazon.com/Assorted-Bright-Colors-Dispenser-4-Dispensers/dp/B00006RSO4/ref=sr_1_5?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1453265141&sr=1-5&keywords=post+it+flags

and mark everything that seems significant. Reading literature isn't about regurgitating something you think the professor will find interesting but rather finding your own reading. The best thing to do, of course, is practice: read other things in an active manner. Write up your thoughts and questions in the notebook. This will come in handy in class because there is ALWAYS a moment where a prof asks you to come up with something. Yes, there will be memorization etc to some extent but this is much easier if you're reading actively all along.

Edit: EIGHT years on this site- never been gilded, not once. WHAT DO I DO WITH THIS AMAZING POWER!?

For what it's worth, I think the LT1917 has become a standard because the original Bullet Journal web page sells them under their brand.

As mentioned here, LT1917 is 80gsm, which is relatively thin and makes a lot of pens bleed through and ghost. For more information about bleeding, ghosting, and general comparison between notebooks I recommend watching Which Notebook is the Best for Bullet Journaling?! (skip to 11:00 to see the comparison chart). I prefer Scribbles That Matter which is thicker (100gsm) and feels smoother to write on. My next purchase will probably be a Midori with 120gsm or a Rhodia to try them out.

One of the core principals of Bullet Journalism is that there are no hard rules. While it comes with some guidelines, you are free to use it however you see fit. Which means that there are no predefined pages. So for the most part you are going to be drawing the layouts. And this is why a Dotted paper helps because you can use the dots to draw your own layouts. You can checkout Pinterest for inspiration. The community uses the term "spreads" to signify two-page layouts used for all sorts of things.

As for pens, many recommend the Sakura Pigma Micron for good reason. While I use them for more "serious" work, when it comes to EDC I would highly recommend the Muji 0.38mm Fine Point Gel Pens. Unlike the Microns, they are not felt tip (which is why I wouldn't use them for EDC) but very sharp ball point pen with great consistency. A lot of people swear by the Pilot G2 0.38mm Ultra Fine Point but personally I wasn't pleased with them.

Finally, regarding the things you want to track, as I mentioned earlier, you can simply define the layouts of each page and track whatever you wish. A lot of the spreads you see from the community are really intricate. You can find a variety of them from very crazy daily layouts to minimal ones. It's all up to you.

Having said that, if drawing your own layouts daily seems like a lot of work (a lot of people actually spend a few hours planning them beforehand), then you might want to consider a more traditional Planner instead. As mentioned ITT, the Nomadic Planner has good paper (125gsm), weekly and monthly pages as well as lined and blanks for notes and the rest.

There is a whole universe of things to consider (and I'm more than happy to geek out about it), but I'd say just start with whatever. Don't think about it too much. Most of the negatives are personal, so while LT1917 doesn't work for some, it might for you. You'll figure things out as you go.

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• Letter tray! super cute and can free up all of that paper cluttler on your desk! :) Plus to can spray paint them different colours!
  
  
• Desk Mat! Available in an assortment of colours!
  
  
• Hanging wall filer! More decluttering papers! Super light weight, also full of pops of colour!
  
  
• These colourful clipon lamps are cute! :)
  
  
• Decorative folders! Manilla is so BLAHHHHHH
  
  
• Andddd a set of 6 cute little purse holders!
  

Woah, hey! I'm always happy to talk about my PHB tabs :) Here's a quick breakdown behind my mentality of it and then my execution and some cons of tabbing:

Why?

From a new player's perspective (or someone who likes to loan their PHB to those who are new), the PHB can be pretty daunting to pick up and use as a tool at the table. The sections are huge, and the only way to tell that you're in one section versus another is some very light text on the bottom page corners with some (lacking) color-coding that doesn't correlate to the Contents page -- and the sub-sections aren't given any different kind of treatment so it all kinda blends together. I don't expect most people to read it front-to-back either, so needing to reference something quickly can be difficult if you don't have the muscle-memory down.

Additionally, there are quite a few pieces of information I need to look up with some regularity that aren't part of the Contents and aren't indexed well, so I needed a way to pick them out specifically and quickly with some kind of tactile solution.

How?

So I decided to just tab all of the subsections, then the smaller topics -- the sections themselves are already too large to bother putting an extra tab in for, and I can just use the color-coding in the bottom corner if I manage to get lost. I use vertical Post-It tabs for the subsections, and horizontal Post-it arrow tabs for the topics that match in color to the vertical subsection tabs (not only is it useful, it makes it look beaauuutiful!). It took me a weekend to do, but I didn't have a super well-planned tab structure in mind so there was a lot of redoing that took up extra time.

Pro Tips:

1. Start with the vertical tabs as that'll define where you place your next vertical tab (beneath the first) and your horizontal tabs for that subsection.
   
2. Make sure to get tabs that can be repositioned so if something gets out of place, it's not life or death.
   
   

   My PHB Tab Breakdown
   

   
   

• pg17 - Ancestries & Classes [Light Blue]
  
  • pg19 - Dwarf
    
  • pg21 - Elf
    
  • pg27 - Halfling
    
  • pg29 - Human
    
  • pg33 - Dragonborn
    
  • pg35 - Gnome
    
  • pg39 - Half-Elf
    
  • pg41 - Half-Orc
    
  • pg43 - Tiefling
    
• (No vertical tab for Classes, start horizontal tabs in-line with Ancestries) [Dark Blue]
  
  • pg47 - Barbarian
    
  • pg51 - Bard
    
  • pg57 - Cleric
    
  • pg65 - Druid
    
  • pg71 - Fighter
    
  • pg77 - Monk
    
  • pg83 - Paladin
    
  • pg89 - Ranger
    
  • pg95 - Rogue
    
  • pg99 - Sorcerer
    
  • pg105 - Warlock
    
  • pg113 - Wizard
    
• pg143 - Equipment [Lime-Green]
  
  • pg145 - Armor
    
  • pg147 - Weapons (probably could've been put on pg149 to be more useful)
    
  • pg151 - Kits & Packs
    
  • pg155 - Tools | Mounts (Separate Tabs)
    
  • pg159 - Food, Drink, & Lodging
    
  • pg161 - Trinkets (I never use this, it turns out)
    
• Note: We don't use Feats in our game, so they aren't tabbed.
  
• pg173 - Abilities [Yellow] (No vertical tabs; tbh, never use this section either)
  
• pg181 - Adventuring [Pink]
  
  • pg183 - Movement | Vision
    
  • pg187 - Resting
    
• pg189 - Combat [ Red]
  
  • pg189 - Initiative | Bonus
    
  • pg191 - Reactions
    
  • pg193 - Actions
    
  • pg195 - Attacks
    
  • pg197 - Damage & Healing
    
• pg201 - Spells [Purple]
  
  • pg203 - Concentration
    
  • pg211 - A
    
  • pg217 - B
    
  • pg221 - C
    
  • pg231 - D
    
  • pg237 - E
    
  • pg239 - F
    
  • pg245 - G
    
  • pg249 - H
    
  • pg253 - I
    
  • pg255 - J, K, L (Single Tab)
    
  • pg257 - M
    
  • pg263 - N, O
    
  • pg265 - P
    
  • pg271 - R
    
  • pg272 - S
    
  • pg281 - T
    
  • pg285 - U, V, W
    
  • pg289 - Z
    
• pg291 - Conditions [Light Blue]
  
• Note: Gods and Planes aren't something I constantly need to know about since Matt makes up his own stuff, so I didn't tab this section.
  
• pg305 - Creatures [Lime-Green] (I only tabbed this section since it's useful as a DM when I don't feel like peeling through my DMG or MM)
  
  ---
  
  Obviously each PHB is unique to its owner, and any tabbing will reflect that; in this exercise I've already discovered tabs I never have needed to use, and there are whole sections I omit because it's not commonly needed for the games I play in/run. I do think that having alphabetized spell tabs has been the BIGGEST time saver out of everything, closely followed by the Classes tabs, so you may want to start there -- though that could lead to tabs not lining up nicely, so if aesthetics are important, just plan out your tab structure in advance then go for it!
  
  

  Cons
  

  
  There's only a couple issues I've run into. One is that the tabs that stick out way further still have sticky backs to them and sometimes they get stuck to the other tabs or my arm/sleeves. So far all the tabs have stayed on really well, but it can be a little annoying to peel them off each other.
  
  The other issue is that I have to be really careful with how I store my PHB now; I can't toss it into a drawer or with the tabs facing a surface it'll smash into, since I'm worried it'll mess them up. It's survived like this for at least a year now, so while it's not really inconvenient I just have to keep it in mind.
  
  

  Supplies
  

  
  Vertical subsection tabs: https://www.amazon.com/Post-1-Inch-Yellow-Dispenser-686-ALYR1IN/dp/B00HNW7E84
  
  Horizontal topic tabs: https://www.amazon.com/Post-Colors-47-Dispenser-Dispensers-684-ARR4/dp/B00006RSO4
  
  

  Pictures!
  

  
  
  Edit: Wow, thank you for the gp! No idea what it does but I'll figure it out ♥

These are pretty cute for pens/pencils/scissors/etc, and come in multiple colors!

This guy is also pretty neat for stickies and a pen to have on hand!

If you'll be dealing with business cards, I think [this mini cabinet] (http://www.amazon.com/Miniature-Cabinet-Business-Digital-PI-9617/dp/B0001YGN7O/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1404916030&sr=8-3&keywords=cute+business+card+holder) is adorable and professional!

And this little guy is ideal for sanitation holding :)

Decorate already! Thanks for the contest! :):)

You can put paper or fabric (using liquid starch) on the glass to block that. You could pick a white to match the paint of the cabinets and have a single color.

you've done a pretty good job container-izing, which is one tactic to introduce visual calm. You might tackle that again, and maybe get taller ones that stretch all the way back, especially because there are items you don't use often, I bet. and if it's taller, you can stack stuff in it without it falling over.I kind of like these desktop hanging-file holders. They are tall and narrow, and you can set them end-in on the shelf. It helps you get to the stuff in the back.

And you can pile stuff in them, or they can hold tall things (like oils and vinegars)

Iris makes them in black & frosted (Target, among other places, sells them; there are 7.8" wide and 5.9" wide); there are metal mesh ones (that would let you see what's in them but sort of "haze over" the jumbled look. And clear plastic ones. And ones w/ big holes in the side.You could decide if you want to cover the ends of them with the same wallpaper, fabric, whatever, from the opposite side. And if you went with an opaque treatment (or even with mesh), you could spiff it up with labels that are all the same style.

The problem with those is that for the finished unit to look its best, you need to get a lot that are all identical. If you go w/ the Iris frosted ones, they're easy to get in a big box at Amazon.

You also don't have to set EVERYTHING in the containers you choose; you can have most stuff containerized and the most frequently used things loose on the shelf; it'll look fine.

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The other thing I've done, even over my head, is to use those desktop chests of shallow plastic drawers. I find it easy enough to push in on the side of the drawer to pull the whole thing out and look in it, even when it's way up in the air. That might work for all the meds; and then you could have three layers and take advantage of some height, and lessen their footprint. (also, you might consider how to have an easy-to-push-with-your-foot stepstool in there)

Sterilite makes those kinds of desktop drawer chests.

And they can have the wallpaper/contact paper treatment to unify them.

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It looks like you do most of your actual cooking under the open shelves, so I personally wouldn't switch them around, even though the food is the messier-looking stuff. I value logistical efficiency over aesthetics.

But you could switch SOME of the dishes with SOME of the ingredients. It doesn't have to be all or nothing.

https://www.amazon.com/Osprey-10000102-Ultralight-Stuff-Pack/dp/B0124Y2V4M?th=1&psc=1


This might be a bit too lightweight and too much like the sea to summit for you, but I really like mine. I have put about 150 miles on it in Yosemite while day hiking. I got mine off Amazon for $25. They're $35 right now for some reason. At first I was worried about the lack of a belt strap but the important thing is to keep the total weight less than 5lbs /2.5kg. Not too difficult if you frequent this subreddit.

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Something like this is handy since the backpack isn't structured. I keep the weight around 2l of water and just short of 2lbs for first aid, jacket, lunch, water filter etc and have been pretty comfortable. The longest I've taken it was 22miles in a day, and while I was pretty sore, it was a good tradeoff for how lightweight I was.
I'm 5'10 140lbs,and I can see how a bigger guy would feel pretty tight in this pack though.

Totally agree mate. I’ve only had a handful of sessions but already been finding that digging out bags of monsters and tokens slows things down considerably! Thanks for the comment too.

1. Snopake 15174 Eligo 13 Part Desk Storage Expander A4 Landscape Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0012334Z2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_aQxZBbNX6N9P9 Here is an example of what I mean. Just make sure to buy an accordion style one and not one that splays open from the bottom as It just won’t be large enough to hold everything.
   
   
2. Exactly correct. Archers have one envelope, guards another, bosses another. Just sort the monsters out by their decks.
   
   
3. I used probably around 2x a3 sheets. I recycled all of mine as tonnes of the stuff is wasted at my work. Check on trade websites too mate, I think amazon will be expensive for that sort of stuff. The foamboard architects use to make their models is exactly what you want. Mine was also 3mm thickness although the link I provided in another comment used 5mm thickness (I just accounted for the 2mm difference in my measurements). I actually think balsa wood would be perfect mate. It’s nice and light too although it may well cost a lot.
   
   Hope this helps and if there is anything else I can answer then please ask!

1.) Something that is grey.

2.) Something reminiscent of rain. (It sprinkles all over you!)

3.) I've heard these are delicious

4.) For my best friend because birthdays! Also he loves superheroes!

5.) You must read this because I mean... V for Vendetta. The movie was fantastic, this will blow you away


6.) Well, it can be... ;)


7.) I am the crazy cat lady, so...

8.) I mean... It's beautiful


9.) Not the actual movie
But seriously, everyone needs to see this movie. It changed my life, really. I mean, it changes how you perceive things. Even your littlest actions. Not to mention, fantastic movie score... 10/10 would recommend.

10.) May not be real, but it still shoots...


11.) Definitely this or this but they're wicked expensive. The lens would absolutely change my photography career so much because photography is a lot more about equipment than people like to admit. The Macbook would help me with my photo editing, music mixing, and even my coding and programming. These things would open up so many possibilities for me...

12.) Ugh, stupid add-on... I just want to cure my chapped lips! :(

13.) This is the most expensive and I'd love it for photography... The MacBook, my second dream item, is only $100 less...

14.) Definitely bigger than a bread box...

15.) Earring are small.

16.) This smells glorious


17.) Because neurology <3

18.) This would be extremely helpful!

19.) I CAN'T STOP. I also may or may not have already finished the second volume...

20.) THIS COMIC OMFG but seriously, it is one of the best comics ever (according to statistics)


Thank you for the contest! :) <3


EDIT: Bonuses

1. I'm sorry, this is hilarious.
   
   
2. Hm, this sounds good!
   
   fear cuts deeper than swords.... muahahahahaa!

If you can afford it, the Broken Token insert is great. I tried using baggies at first and the insert is such a huge improvement. It not only reduces setup and tear down time, but it also keeps components well organized during game play. I recommend having some wood glue handy when assembling it, as there were several spots that needed it for mine. I also recommend watching this video after assembling it to see how everything is designed to fit in the box.

The only part that isn't great is the map tile storage tray. Everything fits in it, as advertised, but unlike most parts of the insert, it does little to help with the efficiency of setup and tear down. So instead, as many others have done, I'm using an expanding file to store the map tiles (outside of the box), and using the storage tray to store my custom standee bases and the dice I use to track monster health.

Congratulations in moving into your first apartment!

I would suggest in buying a few microwaveable tupperwares (or takeaway containers) for dividing up food when cooking to take to work/classes or for a easy quick meals at home.

Get a folder organiser like this to manage all the letters/bills you receive. Set up automatic payments if you can for things like the gas/electricity, internet etc and regularly check your bank balance online via online/phone app.

Set a day once a week to clean your laundry and other cleaning duties i.e. cleaning the bathroom/kitchen/floors etc.

Check out these subreddits for ideas on decorating /r/InteriorDesign /r/DesignMyRoom

Best of luck!

As far as I know, they can send to every state. Maybe the rules don't apply since it's not from the campaign. You pay for the postcards

(https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VW8RYCG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

These are the cheapest ones I found.

You pay for the postage and decorate them however you like. Some people are REALLY creative with them. My Indivisible group is going to do a party to do a ton of them down the stretch of campaign season.

I will say, someone on here who works for the Conor Lamb campaign said that they would rather us not go through Postcards to Voters because if we send them directly to the campaign they can better target who they get sent to. There are plenty of Republicans registered to vote as Dems. Honestly, I'd still do it (though not for Lamb. I'd just send it to them to respect their wishes). PtV said that people LOVE these cards. During the Doug Jones campaign, it got to be a thing where people would bring their postcards to the campaign office and they started hanging them up. They had a wall filled with them.

Very nice! Yeah we picked this up after playing on TTS for a while and fell in love.

The app makes thing so much easier but having the trays for everything is still super worth.

What I would recommend is getting an accordion folder for the map tiles like this it makes setting up maps soooo much easier!

Hey! I might have a solution for your palettes: File and letter organizers like this and this. I use one similar to the first one for my large palettes (Mega Pro 1 and 2, Vice 4, A Few of My Favorite Things, etcetera) and I'm currently on the hunt for a CLEAR letter organizer to put my baby palettes in (Sugar Pop, Bon Bons, Naked 3, etcetera). They work great and are cheap if you hunt around a bit at Target and the like! :)

This is great advice. I learned in AI that writing things down is one of the few actions we know helps form memories, as there is a sort of feedback loop created. Doing it more than once is a great idea.

Organization is also key as you mentioned. I used a simple organizer like this my last 2 years of undergrad and it really helped me stay on point. I also took notes on plain printer paper so I could organize what I wrote however I liked (landscape was ideal for math and physics, for example).

Look at the YASS storage solution, it uses plano boxes to fit most of the components. We also have some additional boxes to store the currently played characters and store all map tiles and sheets on a file folder. It could all fit on the backpack if it's big enough. Exception would be the extra classes, I would suggest you leave those behind and possibly only take those you think might be played next in case of a retirement.

I'd also strongly suggest using apps to track monster stats and abilities. Gloomhaven Helper and Gloomhaven Dungeon Master are both pretty good and remove the need to take the monster stat cards and abilities.

This was the first year where I really felt like I had our shit together. I have a filing cabinet full of tax related stuff from the last few years, but it's certainly not organized and I probably fudged some numbers here and there for receipts that may or may not have been business related.

I used something like this Amazon Expanding File in both of our work trucks and my personal vehicle as well as one at home all year. Labeled nicely to make it as idiot-proof as possible.

Those combined with work binders that keep track of scheduling, individual estimates and jobs, each job's expenses, etc. and I have a good reference for what we should have receipts for in each expanding file. I try to permanently record and file everything once a week. It's a lot easier than waiting until you start getting tax forms in the mail.

But I think it's all about finding a system that works for you.

Woo!! Welcome welcome :D

Weekend shenanigans are always a good time. I have nothing planned tonight or tomorrow, and a surprise trip for my fiancee on Sunday. I'm actually pretty excited for that :)

If I were chosen, I would pick this really lame gift because the one on my desk now is an even bigger eyesore.

> but I needed (wanted) to use the connectors

Can't fault you there. They look pretty awesome. I added them to my Amazon cart for "later" hoping something will come up in the near future where I can justify ordering them.

I ordered these Wago connectors a few weeks back and I'm just waiting for an excuse to use them.

Dragon Bookends

Oval Supply Caddy Must have!

Dead Fred Pen Holder Just for fun!

I could pee on this - Cat Calendar!

Decorate Already!

If I win, I have a bottle of Alpha Lipoic Acid on my Add-Ons list that would be great!! It's much needed! Thanks so much for the contest!

Yeah, dry erase cards are the best cost:effort:effectiveness ratio for Brudiclad. The deck just makes so many different tokens and token copies of creatures that writing your own tokens on the fly is ideal. My playgroup knows to fear

Those infinitokens have a nice frame and probably really high quality but at 10 for $5 they're a bit expensive. You can get 48 plain ones for $7 on Amazon!

One fringe benefit of dry erase cards is the political capital you can gain by drawing up silly tokens for other people in the game. You're slightly less likely to attack the person that just drew you a Drake token with a dude in an orange coat leaning back smiling pointing at you on it!

A friend of mine has the Broken Token organizer, which is really nice. I didn't want to spend so much, so I went with a Plano solution. His setup is definitely faster than mine, but mine's not too bad. I also save a lot of time by using an accordion filer for the map pieces (I used https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0186K7ASK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 but it's nothing special). The last thing that I've done to save time (and probably the most impactful) is use https://ninjalooter.de/gloomhaven for tracking the world and party state, and https://www.gloomhavenguild.com for tracking monster bits during combat.

That's a gorgeous pen and I can vouch for the quality of Lamy pens, as well. I'm a fan of the 0.38mm MUJI pen, myself. 10-pack for ~$15 and they write wonderfully. Just as good as the 0.38mm Pilot G-2 pens I used to use.

Stop starting your sentences with "So." It makes everything you say sound weak and uncertain.

Good luck with your card game. I've made a few CCGs in my time as well. Your best bet for prototyping is to use common lined notecards. I used to get the 3x5 cards and cut them in half. These are cheap, quick to make, and if you need to change the rules or how a card works/written instructions on a card you don't have to worry about working around artwork. You could also use blank playing cards, but those are just more expensive and aside from being a bit more sturdy don't offer much else in the way of function.

Once you get the rules set down and working well, and get the game to the point where the gameplay is fun and interesting, then you can start worrying about artwork and how the cards actually will look in a "production" version of the game.

But for now I wouldn't worry about how the game looks, because regardless of how nice it looks no one is going to play the game if it is boring.

Teleobjective lenses bags work wonderfully well. You will find them in all shapes and form for pretty cheap, they are made of neoprene more often than not. Some good offers, shipping free, on dx.com. I carry my Elecom in one of these.

Mesh organizer bags can work well too. Example below :
http://www.amazon.com/Vaultz-Storage-Assorted-Colors-VZ01211/dp/B001CDD0X8/ref=sr_1_1?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1449333646&sr=1-1&keywords=mesh+bag+organizer

Also Hi B! 🐌💌

I buy blank postcards but I don’t print on them and I don’t know if your printer would handle the size or if you could do the Amazon thing. Just in case here they are.

50ct, Blank Mailable Postcards Printable, 4x6, Heavy Duty 14pt, Blank Postcards for Art or Printing with Mailing Side for Mailing. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0784TYR3M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_-evKDbSX6HQ82

100 SUPER THICK index cards / 4"x6" / 14pt (0.014") 100lb / blank un-ruled / 97 white/note-cards post-cards flash-cards/extra heavy-weight duty, acid-free, 4 X 6 card stock https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VW8RYCG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_XgvKDbEA6M29A

For organization, an accordion folder is great for the map components. Something like this: https://www.amazon.ca/AmazonBasics-Expanding-File-Letter-Size/dp/B01B25NN64?psc=1&SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duc12-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B01B25NN64

Then for the shop, I found the Ultimate Guard Mini American Flexxfolio was a great organizer. You can fit every card in its own pocket, no need to double up, and just flip them over when they're unlocked: https://ultimateguard.com/en/flexxfolio/mini-american-flexxfolio

Not OP, but I'm pretty sure those are all Post-it brand flags. Should be at any office supply store or Amazon. These look like the smaller, arrow ones.

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u/blizter - for you also.

The main compartment is usually pretty easy to keep organized if you use the internal pockets. Grid It organizers are handy for smaller things like chargers and dongles, and Vaultz Mesh Pouches are handy for keeping similar items together (I like the red one for a mini first aid kit).

It's a bit insulting how incompetent you must think I am.

I've been kind to those suggesting that I search for "wallets" in this sub, because I recognize that they are simply trying to help. However, your spin on it is particularly irritating, because it insults my intelligence in the most condescending of ways.

In the realm of "things that hold credit cards", a wallet is a subset of those things.


>/ˈwälət,ˈwôlət/
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>noun
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>a pocket-sized, flat, folding holder for money and plastic cards.


Wallets focus on portability.

My question is more generic, since portability is not a concern.

Isn't it possible that there exists an item that holds credit cards that is not a wallet?

Is this a wallet?
https://www.amazon.com/Miniature-Cabinet-Business-Digital-PI-9617/dp/B0001YGN7O

So, you see, my post is substantially different from any involving wallets, since it does not exclude things that hold credit cards that are not wallets. As such, it is likely to attract thoughts from those in this community who may have avoided a post about wallets.

Does that clear things up for you? Or will you be gracing this post further with your unparalleled wisdom and search suggestions?

Setup time is about as quick as imperial assault, we split sorting tokens and setting up the map etc, but I've gone for the cheap and quick home-made solution rather than the wooden boxes.

The lid doesn't sit flush any more, but for about £30 I can't complain.

So I cut out the foam that came with the game -
http://i.imgur.com/04Ufc7e.jpg

Base of the box uses the standard insert, with a little bit of plastic removal around the road event cards -
http://i.imgur.com/QxTp8gJ.jpg

The foam inserts stack nicely -
http://i.imgur.com/Y9upzxg.jpg

These 3D printed bases have been the most time saving thing of actually tracking HP on the enemies, seriously, if you have the chance they're amazing. -
https://boardgamegeek.com/filepage/145269/3d-printed-standee-base

I use a file folder for all of the map tiles, which makes it really quick as they are in A-Z order. -
https://www.amazon.co.uk/AmazonBasics-Expanding-File-A4-Size/dp/B01B25NN64/

This is pretty nice for the monster standees. Combine it with an accordion organizer for the map tiles and you’re good to go

Personally, I use the Five Star Flex 1.5" binders (https://www.amazon.com/Five-Star-NoteBinder-1-5-Inch-Capacity/dp/B00XLUNETA/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1483485208&sr=1-1-fkmr0&keywords=five+star+flex+1.5+inch). They are flexible (so you are not stuck with a rigid binder), which makes it great for studying (I can flip the the front part of the binder under the rest of it for studying, this tends to break normal binders). I am in a very intensive science program, so I have a lot of notes.

In your case I would get 3 binders and put 2 courses in each one.
Have a single divider at the beginning of each binder and another divider that goes behind the last course (for a total of 3 dividers) and label each one with the title of the course and leave the last one blank. Behind this last divider I put some lined loose-leaf paper. If the prof provides lecture notes, the automatically go into their respective spot in order in the binder and I immediately use one of these sticky notes (https://www.amazon.com/Post-1-Inch-Yellow-Dispenser-686-ALYR1IN/dp/B00HNW7E84/ref=sr_1_4?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1483485771&sr=1-4&keywords=sticky+notes+for+binders). on the side of the I pick one colour for lecture notes, one colour for lab notes and one colour for tutorial notes and keep it consistent across all of my binders. If it is my first RARA lecture during the first week I write "RARA W1L1".

This system works well for me because I find I am more organized then before (I have done the whole one binder per course and also the notebook method) and my fellow students in my new program say I am the most organized. I used to lose lectures/paper etc all the time because I never wanted to lug binders with me, but these are so much lighter and bendable, so they are much easier to deal with

Yeah. The game is a beast. The game's main appeal is also a big part of its annoyance. Every time you play you'll be embarking on a new dungeon with different features & different monsters who have different abilities. With that amount of variability, also comes the need to organize and set up new content every time you play. When I play with my groups, I ALWAYS determine our scenario path beforehand, and get everything set up and ready before people arrive. I have also bought a couple Plano organization boxes, An expanding file for the map tiles, CD sleeves for the monster cards, and small dice to replace the monster damage counters. That all helps speed up setup & play a bit, but it's not necessary.

What type of rules do you have questions about?

I highly recommend using the New Player content that's out there, such as the First Game Setup Guide and doing a search on /r/Gloomhaven to read a couple threads of frequently missed rules.

Wago lever nuts are the best for this imo. Stranded doesnt like to get good grip if your wire nut isnt sized just right. You can do it, but i feel a lot more confident with lever locks especially on something that might have a bit of mechanical vibration.

https://www.amazon.com/Wago-Lever-Nut-Assortment-Pocket-Pack/dp/B01N0LRTXZ

I use Muji .38 and I've been happy with them. If you can get them at an actual Muji store it's better; the Amazon markup is sort of absurd.

Back in high school I'd always get a multi-pocket folder like this so I could just have the 1 thing to carry for papers for all classes instead of swapping out a bunch of folders. I'd have a multi-subject notebook as well for the same reason.

http://www.amazon.com/Five-Star-6-Pocket-Expanding-72391/dp/B003OCQOLA/

I was also a fan of the Fisher Space Pen

http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Space-Bullet-Pen-Matte/dp/B000WGD13U/

Of course the Pilot G2 is also a nice writing pen.

http://www.amazon.com/Pilot-Retractable-Premium-Roller-Point/dp/B001GAOTSW/

Those things, my books, and a calculator for math class were about all I had.


I'm not really sure how much school has changed since I've been out though. Depending on your school maybe you just need a tablet or laptop and that's it...

Well, you could always upgrade to WAGO levernuts.Anywhere from 12-24awg, solid or stranded, 2, 3, or 5 conductor configurations (New ones accept 10-22 awg I think). Can probably find at a better price than the link, just provides picture.

Just a heads up, 3-way smart switches wire differently than normal 3-ways. Take a look at the directions and if you're unsure still, there are tutorials online. I've wired 3-way smart switches a couple times before, and yet I still managed to screw up the wiring on a switch I put in last year. Turns out that switch only controlled 1 room, but had like 3 or 4 rooms connected to it. My uncles an electrician and it still took him like an hour to fix it.

Also, when you're doing smart switches, wire-nuts are a MAJOR pain in the ass! Space is at a premium, check out Wago lever nuts. They save space and are easier to install. https://www.amazon.com/Wago-Lever-Nut-Assortment-Pocket-Pack/dp/B01N0LRTXZ

This would be awesome

I like organization

It's on my school list




thanks for the contest!!

Get one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Snap-N-Store-Index-Card-Black-SNS01573/dp/B002VCTQS2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1503852099&sr=8-3&keywords=3x5+index+card+box

And get a fuckton of these: https://www.amazon.com/Oxford-Ruled-Index-Cards-31EE/dp/B002OB49JQ/ref=sr_1_4?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1503852122&sr=1-4&keywords=3x5+index+card

Some of these: https://www.amazon.com/Oxford-Guides-Inch-Assorted-Colors/dp/B0000AQOET/ref=sr_1_13?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1503852122&sr=1-13&keywords=3x5+index+card

And maybe some of these: https://www.amazon.com/Oxford-Ruled-Assorted-Colors-81300EE/dp/B00542WZCK/ref=sr_1_11?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1503852122&sr=1-11&keywords=3x5+index+card

• Carry a little stack with you with a rubber band.
  
  
• Put every single idea you have good or bad down on a separate card. https://youtu.be/74BzSTQCl_c?t=11s
  
  
• Put the card in the box.
  
  
• Go through the box once a week and just look at them.
  
  Don't worry about doing them. Don't worry about how good the ideas are. Don't worry about whether or not they've been done before.
  
  Just get them down. Because then you can let them go for now and get back to work knowing you haven't lost anything.
  

Must be pretty badass since he coppied those from a already selling version and didn't wanna pay

Offensive Business Cards by ThisIsWhyImBroke https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007TLC4YS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_VXuRAbW6REQBD

I'd take a chance on some muji gel pens

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E391XXM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

^ these are great

I bought these Offensive Business Cards from Amazon. They are great for various situations

C-Line All-Purpose Document Sorter - Helps alphabetize papers. Set the procedure up early in class, have your kids put their own papers in it by last name, and it'll save you HOURS of alphabetizing later.

EVERY teacher needs one of these.

I have a new desk to organize!

I love to run, I used to be able to run 3 miles in 24 minutes, not anymore. I need to get moving!

I am drawing a blank on the blurb...I am very tired...

Potato

Boil em, mash em, stick em in a stew.

Mesh baggies! I've been trying them out recently and they're really useful for small and medium sized things that should be kept together. I've used them for wires & charging cables & flash drives to contact cases & solution & glasses.

They come in 4 different sizes & colors and they're made out of mesh so you can see what's inside the bag.

Sorter. It looks like a ruler but you use it to sort paperwork

https://www.amazon.com/C-Line-All-Purpose-Document-Sorter-30526/dp/B0006HWA2I

I wish I knew about this sooner!

This from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Expanding-Organizer-Folder-Letter/dp/B01B25NN64/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=basic%2Bexpanding%2Bfolder&qid=1568766781&sprefix=basic%2Bexp&sr=8-4&th=1&psc=1

13 pockets; I put most of them two letters per pocket. Pockets for a ziploc with frequently used stuff (dials, attack mods, active events, elements, etc), scenario, rules, records...works perfectly

100% suggest these for turn-in/ graded papers. Just put mine up with 5lb command strips and already love them!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H0FJLZS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Everyone needs [Offensive Business Cards!] (http://www.amazon.com/ThisIsWhyImBroke-OBC-1-Offensive-Business-Cards/dp/B007TLC4YS/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=19XIKAS79AJYG&coliid=I1CLDEXCIRVZK3)

Congratulations on your new job!

https://smile.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Expanding-File-Letter-Size/dp/B01B25NN64/
https://smile.amazon.com/Evelots-Magazine-Holders-Assorted-Multi-Colored/dp/B01345OFV2/
https://smile.amazon.com/Pendaflex-Decoflex-Desktop-Black-23013/dp/B0012VIJGS/

Something like these, depending on what you're trying to do. I guess I should've phrased it as some kind of container for your manuals/boards. They don't necessarily have to be folders, but it does make it easier to find things.

These ones work great with stranded wire!

I think your paper thicknesses are off.

A ream of paper is generally 500 sheets and 2 to 2.5 inches thick. 25.4mm per inch 25.4 2.5 = 63.5 mm per ream. 63.5 / 500 = .127mm per sheet of not the thinnest paper. This calls into question the rest of the math...

It seems best to go directly to the dimensions from a notecard seller Amazon sells 3x5 note cards packaged in negligible plastic and measuring 0.8 inches thick. 0.8 25.4mm = 20.32mm per pack / 100 = .2032mm per card.


EDIT - Wording.

I recently came across this on Amazon and it really has come in handy!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0033UJ6HW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I haven't done so yet but I'm thinking able labeling each of the sections with A, B, C, etc. so it's easier to track but it really saves space and make it easy to the runners quickly. May need 2 of you're doing an MG or so but for a HG and even RG, 1 was enough.

What?!?! Amazon wants to rip me off. Good thing I didn't buy it yet.

You can get a 10 pack of them on Amazon: https://smile.amazon.com/Moma-Muji-Point-0-38-mm-Black/dp/B00E391XXM/ They're my favorite pens right now!

Surprised no one has mentioned Muji . They hit every requirement you ask for. My 0.38mm are great.

https://www.amazon.com/Moma-Muji-Point-0-38-mm-Black/dp/B00E391XXM

More detail of what is in mine (ie: the second pic in the link above):

• MINI wheel locks (with a socket wrench, which isn't pictured)
  
• Ice scraper
  
• A small mesh bag with a Garmin GPS and a Gerber multitool
  
• Tripp-lite power inverter
  
• Jumper cables
  
• Tow hook
  
• A "Oh Sh*t" bag that contains Mainstay Emergency Food Rations, a survival kit and a first aid kit
  
• MINI bag with a spare quart of oil
  
• A handful of bungee cords in assorted sizes
  
  I LOVE that lower compartment. So great to have all the random items I might need available, but out of the way and out of sight.

Thanks for the ideas guys. I'm going to try shoeboxes and magazine holders along with this to keep out keyboards I want to use occasionally: https://www.amazon.ca/Sparco-Incline-Sorter-Compartments-SPR11876/dp/B0033UJ6HW/

THESE!!! because they will serve as the building blocks to my first full-length feature film script that I'm going to write! (Here's an example of them in action.)

It's the weekend!

Thanks for the contest!

This type of desktop sorter actually works really well for filters:

https://www.amazon.com/Sparco-Sorter-Compartments-Black-SPR11876/dp/B0033UJ6HW

You can see ours (a smaller version of the one I linked above) in action on the top shelf here:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/bkpgcrh75mhzp1g/IMG_0122.JPG?raw=1

These are arriving Thursday, so I'm really excited to be extra passive aggressive now

But it's not even in a sale. The daily deals say "Deal of the Day" instead of "Price" like here and other on-sale items list a "With Deal" price and the price without the sale e.g. this.

I use these Wago wire connectors instead if wirenuts flir the past 3 years after having an I same amount of service calls for loose wire in a wire nut(not my installs) they have been great.

Wago 221 Lever-Nut Assortment Pocket Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N0LRTXZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_wGYsDbZ1HZ5RY

I have an alphabetizer. My students turn in there papers to it and they are all in order and then I staple them together. It’s easier to enter into the grade book and I don’t ‘loose’ papers.
alphabetizer

Maybe the AmazonBasics DSLR and Laptop Backpack? (Not an affiliate link.)

External dimensions 13.4" x 8.8" x 17.7" (LxWxH). One of the answers to a customer question says it fits under an airline seat. It has adjustable dividers for camera gear.

I haven't used it, just remember seeing it when I was looking for a camera bag, so I can't comment on the quality or performance.

Tip from an IT guy: don't worry about pockets for small accessories; pack them into little bags instead. I like the Vaultz mesh bags for my little computery gadgets and cables.

I strongly reccomend:

1. for the maps: an Expanding File Folder
   
2. for all the pieces: a couple storage boxes I found 2 of these at goodwill for a couple bucks, but they're $3.19 at amazon, so hardly breaking the bank either.
   
3. Gloomhaven Helper <--- this will save you so much time in setup, it replaces all of the monster decks with 1 simple tool, for web/pc/android

Get an expanding folder organizer like this


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B25NN64/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_6vGrDbP12R35J

Label tabs for days of the week and load it with your handouts, test, etc. Or get 2 and preload a week ahead.

I put my sandpaper in an expanding file folder like this. Works well for me.

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Expanding-File-Letter-Size/dp/B01B25NN64/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1517588893&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=expanding+file+folder&psc=1

I use these for aspects.

https://www.amazon.com/Dry-Erase-Index-Cards-Reusable/dp/B073K3CY52

For fate points, I just use polyhedral dice. :-P

I store mine in an expandable file organizer like this

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B25NN64/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_Z3n3DbH8MGWP1

If your drawers are deep, you could get a short file sorter like this (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0033UJ6HW/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1485519579&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=file+sorter&dpPl=1&dpID=41XvZkGBViL&ref=plSrch) and store them upright.

I wouldnt focus on the color- I think that varies by manufacturer. Your wires are most likely going to be 12 guage. Do just buy an assortment pack and use the one that's appropriate for the number and guage of the wire you have. If you want to make life easier, grab some of these this style: Lever-Nuts

https://www.amazon.com/Wago-Lever-Nut-Assortment-Pocket-Pack/dp/B01N0LRTXZ/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=lever+nut&qid=1570645403&sr=8-3

Once you use them, you'll never go back to wire nuts.

Some wires have gotten crossed somewhere because I have no idea what you're talking about. Yes, post-its. This is the product Anna recommended, it's Post-It branded.
https://www.amazon.com/Post-Colors-47-Dispenser-Dispensers-684-ARR4/dp/B00006RSO4

Bag

• Kit Bag
  
  

  Stationary
  

• Best Pen
  
• Backup Pens
  
• Ruler
  
• Notebook (personal)
  
• Notebook Cover
  
• Accordion File - for forms
  
  

  Tech/Media
  

• Pen Drive
  
• DVD/CDRs
  
• Radio Earpiece
  
• Power Bank + various leads/adaptors
  
  

  MOE
  

• Window Punch
  
• MICA Sheets
  
• Fireman's Drop Key
  
• FB Keys
  
  

  Traffic
  

• Tyre Depth Guage
  
• Traffic Law Book
  
• Duct Tape - so useful
  
  

  On-Person Kit
  

• Handcuff Key
  
• Key Holder
  
• Baton Clip
  
• Torch Holster
  
• Torch
  
• Back Support - not the same, mine's smaller, helps no end
  
• Glove Pouch
  
• CS Pouch
  
• Watch
  
• Boots
  
• Knife
  
  

  Comfort/Personal
  

• Flask
  
• IFAK - I made a L1 kit using this video out of the issued document pouch
  
• Gloves
  
• Patch
  
  I have a problem, although to be fair a lot of it is either stuff I always carry on me/use for other stuff, presents or "acquisitions" from colleagues at work who may be retiring, moving etc.
  
  I also need a decent pair of sunglasses that I can replace the lenses on easily, maybe add some leg restraints if we have a spare set at work.
  
  edit: Do I earn this?
  

As long as your projects aren't bigger than a sheet of paper, you could store them in an accordion file.

Example from Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Expanding-File-Letter-Size/dp/B01B25NN64

I got this combined M & N since it's one pocket short. But for $6 can't complain.

AmazonBasics Expanding File, Letter Size - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B25NN64?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

https://www.amazon.com/Muji-Ball-Point-0-38-mm-Black/dp/B00E391XXM

[Amazon] HedBanz - 5 pack for $1.42

This is why I keep a stash of these in my car

Sparco Desk Sorter, 7 Compartments, 8-3/4 x 5-1/2 x 4-3/4 Inch, Black (SPR11876) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0033UJ6HW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_7ot81ogDPhmL8

There are plenty of others, too, for similar price points

One thing I've found handy for EDH with it's massive amount of possible tokens, is to invest in some dry erase cards, and a couple dry erase markers.

For receipts and/or paperwork that I have to keep for an extended period or for tax purposes I use one of these.

This: C-Line Document Sorter

Vaultz Mesh Storage Bags, Assorted Colors and Sizes, 4 Bags (VZ01211)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CDD0X8/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_L7O8wbGJHNGJ3

https://www.amazon.ca/Moma-Muji-Point-0-38-mm-Black/dp/B00E391XXM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1538881811&sr=8-1&keywords=muji+pen

Document sorting tool.

I use one of these letter organizers. It has decluttered my desk immensely. Sits my external drives right next to a USB hub.

Don't buy from aliexpress!

http://www.amazon.com/Moma-Muji-Point-0-38-mm-Black/dp/B00E391XXM/ref=sr_1_2?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1450016636&sr=1-2&keywords=muji+pens

Are you talking about these? If so, I'm going to get them to try.

Gonna start with this one first! Ordered one of these: Smead Cascading Wall Organizer, 6 Pockets, Letter Size, Gray/Bright (92060) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H0FJLZS/ref=cm_sw_r_taa_T5oqybZQEF15C

I use a black 0.38 ballpoint Muji pen. https://www.amazon.com/Muji-Ball-Point-0-38-mm-Black/dp/B00E391XXM/ref=sr_1_1?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1504107652&sr=1-1&keywords=muji+pen

Vaultz Mesh bags
www.amazon.com/dp/B001CDD0X8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ly1kybNYBSWC7

For you

For me

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007TLC4YS/

The only problem I see is that each runner is leaning on another, otherwise it'll fall over. I went with a couple of cheapie file holders from amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Sparco-Sorter-Compartments-Black-SPR11876/dp/B0033UJ6HW/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1500991323&sr=8-17&keywords=vertical+file

they routinely drop down under 4 bucks, so for under $10, I have a solution that's tall enough to have things not falling over.

If they are all on the same breaker you should be able to wire them all into one smart dimmer. (probably keep the exhaust fan separate) Most likely you would put all the blacks into one wire nut with a jumper coming out to the new switch, all the neutral's into one nut and do the same, and then same with the grounds. this many wires coming together will be a bit of a mess so I prefer these instead of wire nuts https://www.amazon.com/Wago-Lever-Nut-Assortment-Pocket-Pack/dp/B01N0LRTXZ/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1518965173&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=wago+lever+nut&psc=1
You could buy a new trim cover then with blanks in it to get rid of the extra holes. However not sure if they are all on the same breaker or if there are any unusual circumstances why you couldn't do the above.