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<blockquote data-quote="dagger" data-source="post: 998732" data-attributes="member: 279">Index cards: We use these to record spell effects that are in place for everyone at the table.For example: We have a card for each of the bard songs (and spells like bless or prayer ect..), so when the bard is using inspire courage, we put out an index card with the effects onto the table for everyone too see. This is especially useful at high levels when their is 12 different spell 'buffs' or whatever going.-------------------Dry Erase Board: We use a stand up dry erase board to record initiative.-------------------------------Battle mats:Here is what we have used to protect our battle mats (all types) since first edition d&amp;d.We buy every 5 years or so a thin sheet of clear Plexiglas from Home Depot (about 18 bucks) the same size or bigger than the mats. We lay this over the mats on the table and Wa La!We write on the plexi with grease pencils, comes off easy and the battle mats are like new even 10 years later. We dont write on our mats with anything.Advantages:-Plexi is cheap-Protects battle mat -Grease pencils cheap and last a very long time-Flat sturdy surface for miniatures-Plexi lasts a very long time-Cleans up easy, no wet paper towels or cloths (water does not work with grease pencils anyway)-No marker smell-Easy to draw onAs far as carrying matts around, we use these large card board tubes with caps on the end.....</blockquote>

[QUOTE="dagger, post: 998732, member: 279"] Index cards: We use these to record spell effects that are in place for everyone at the table. For example: We have a card for each of the bard songs (and spells like bless or prayer ect..), so when the bard is using inspire courage, we put out an index card with the effects onto the table for everyone too see. This is especially useful at high levels when their is 12 different spell 'buffs' or whatever going. ------------------- Dry Erase Board: We use a stand up dry erase board to record initiative. ------------------------------- Battle mats: Here is what we have used to protect our battle mats (all types) since first edition d&d. We buy every 5 years or so a thin sheet of clear Plexiglas from Home Depot (about 18 bucks) the same size or bigger than the mats. We lay this over the mats on the table and Wa La! We write on the plexi with grease pencils, comes off easy and the battle mats are like new even 10 years later. We dont write on our mats with anything. Advantages: -Plexi is cheap -Protects battle mat -Grease pencils cheap and last a very long time -Flat sturdy surface for miniatures -Plexi lasts a very long time -Cleans up easy, no wet paper towels or cloths (water does not work with grease pencils anyway) -No marker smell -Easy to draw on As far as carrying matts around, we use these large card board tubes with caps on the end..... [/QUOTE]

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