Everyone knows we have issues with hot bars and tiny arrows and all the rest.
But they seem to be really committed to this crappy user interphase so we might as well make the best of it while we tell them how terrible it is *every day*.
1. Organize your Potions, Arrows, and Consumables (Food) into backpacks and other containers. I usually use backpacks for arrows, picnic baskets for consumables, barrels for potions, a small chest for a toolbox, and a regular basket for ingredients.
The pros are obvious. You can hotbar the container if you like and instantly see what you've got, as well as send either one thing (or the entire container) to your ally. This makes it easy to keep track of and pass around stuff.
The cons are also obvious. Containers weigh a substantial amount. You're probably looking at around 20 pounds of additional weight.
That being said being able to quickly and easily access and keep track of all of your stuff is very handy.
2. Don't rely entirely on the hotbar.
I'm sure everyone is aware but there's not too big of a hurry in this game and the overwhelming majority of spells are going to eb used relatively rarely. For those spells... why not the K key?
Though it isn't exactly "optimal" (see: Crap UI) it can help you keep track of your skills when you have too many skills to keep track of.
3. Send me money.
