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How do y'all organize your DM notes? (self.rpg)

submitted 1 year ago by jursed to c/rpg@lemmy.ml

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I keep all of what happened in one journal, and everything else on the computer. All the maps, the schedules, and the character sheets using a gurps character sheet program (forgot what its called), because I run it through discord using a text format. I hardly plan anything besides what's in my head.

Ive been trying to use different ways to plan besides just pure vibes. like using joplin, or some wiki format or even trying to do use a mindmap? But alas most of what I do is simulating what I believe would happen and keeping character sheets of possible enemies on hand.

So, I'm curious, what do you do?

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[–] johndroid@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Between sessions: Google Docs (one document per campaign). Props and visual aids are handled separately, the campaign document is just for me to write down my ideas, session notes, etc.

During the session: I'll print out the document and scribble on it with a pen as needed. I've tried editing the doc live (via laptop) during the game but it takes too long and requires too much focus to type as opposed to just jotting down/crossing out as we play.