Organizing PBEMs

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Hi, I am wondering how others organize their PBEM games. I stuff all the files in the save folder and use a google worksheet to keep track of who/what/where I'm at in the PBEMs. Now my save folder is a mess! How do you organize the PBEM files?
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Here's how I have my PBEM games organized.


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And some more organization.

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And some more organization.

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And some more organization.

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I create a subfolder per game... I also number the pbl file I send... I wish everyone would do that
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Patrick numbers his files. Good job.

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Okies, I can go with this arrangement. Seems easy enough. thanks!
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