Back in the 70's when I first started with D&D, I created my own DM's screen. I took some card stock, cut up into 6 8"x11" pieces, and some contact acetate, whipped up a bunch of tables I used commonly and created a custom screen (8" tall on the two front pieces, and 11" tall on the four side pieces).
Now that I'm using a laptop, space is at a premium behind the screen. I also find that I'm standing when running the game vs sitting. I've been percolating ideas on how I want to make a new screen. A couple of weeks ago I broke out the the tools and began.
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That's a felt lined dice rolling box on the left. The laptop is angled so I can stand and type and look down at the screen comfortably. There's about an inch of room under so I can stash notes and the scenario. On the right is a dice dispensing box. I drop a bunch of 6 siders in and can pull out 5 or 6 at a time. There's a pencil and eraser holder behind the dice.
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And the view from the players standpoint. I drew and painted it but still need to finish (hey, it was all done in two weeks ).
And the game today was excellent. The Missions modules have really been helpful. Thank you.
Carl