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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Mark Hope" data-source="post: 4463168" data-attributes="member: 27051">Two of our players recently built a table based on the design of the Ultimate Gaming Table linked to above (8' x 4', gridded, plexiglass cover, each player has a pull-out drawer which is also plexiglass covered.)  The room has surround-sound, controlled from the DM station, which also supports a laptop.I can't recommend it highly enough.  As DM, it has totally transformed running a game, not least by the fact that I have a 4' wide pull-out tray for my combat pad, cards, etc, as well as the table itself.To address some of the points you raised:I doubt you'd need a table lip.  We've never had dice come anywhere near the edge of the table.  Some kind of recess to stop pencils from rolling off the pullout trays would be useful, though.We have sufficient overhead lighting, so don't need any more.  You might find that you lose visibility across the table if you go for small areas of illumination.  Be sure to check that out before you spend the $$$ on installing fancy little lights all over the place <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)"  data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />Pay attention to the table height.  Ours is set to be at a comfortable height to stand around (we do a lot of standing when gaming).  When seated, it's perfectly fine, but not at a height for dealing with minis etc on the grid.  I'd say it's hard to do both.  Because of the size of the table, you pretty much have to stand (as DM) to reach all parts of the grid.  So make sure the table is at a height that you can be comfortable with when playing in your accustomed pose.Storage shelves are a good idea.  If you use minis, have a minis shelf close at hand for the DM.If you use music, make sure you have a decent system installed.Get comfy chairs!  We're using lovely office chairs with a nice big one for the DM.  Mmmmmm.  Comfy.We have yet to do it, but we're planning on putting in a small fridge for cold snacks.  Saves on traipsing up the stairs back into the real world <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)"  data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />Oh, and keep us posted on your progress!</blockquote>

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