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<blockquote data-quote="Archade" data-source="post: 3056112" data-attributes="member: 7654">I use DM Genie extensively in my sessions, but I agree with the original post -- go slow.Primarily I use it to be an instant reference to look up monsters, pregenerated NPCs, spells, feats, etc.&nbsp; I do not use it to run combats, program in my group's PCs, or actually track an adventure.&nbsp; But with it, I can look up a spell or a feat faster than I can physically with a book (handy when a PC says 'I cast Aganazzar's Scorcher').&nbsp; Sometimes, when I'm feeling fancy, I'll use DM Genie to build a monster on the fly (fiendish dire rat, ogre mage with 5 levels of fighter, etc), if I need a quick opponent.&nbsp; I've been using DM Genie for several years, and I highly recommend it, but too much computer use in a session can bog the game down, be distracting, and otherwise not add to the session.Lastly, I keep a log of my campaign in a MS Word file to track unidentified treasure, xp rewards, and pertinent campaign info (major events, dates, etc) - here's a sample of what a session's note might look like:•&nbsp; &nbsp; Elesias 18th, 1374•&nbsp; &nbsp; 5 Players (Ian didn't make it)•&nbsp; &nbsp; XP - Encounter Thifirii (CR13), Shield Guardian (CR8), Zarn (CR12), 5 Gnolls (5x CR8), Resurrect Tosh (CR12), Freed 20 statues of Var (CR5 x20)•&nbsp; &nbsp; Xuthah woos Coryl Lightspire•&nbsp; &nbsp; Damon makes magic items (3 days)•&nbsp; &nbsp; Denoument 1 Week until meeting•&nbsp; &nbsp; UNIDENTIFIED TREASURE - +1 full plate, +1 greataxe, +1 leather gloves ogre power, silver amulet of natural armor +1, ring of protection +2, headband of intellect +2, amulet of natural armor +2, cloak of resistance +3, bracers of armor +4, wand of magic missile (CL 3, 23 charges), figurine of wondrous power obsidian steed, spider rod (FRMF), staff of size alteration (40 charges), +3 brilliant energy greatsword, harp of charming</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Archade, post: 3056112, member: 7654"] I use DM Genie extensively in my sessions, but I agree with the original post -- go slow. Primarily I use it to be an instant reference to look up monsters, pregenerated NPCs, spells, feats, etc. I do not use it to run combats, program in my group's PCs, or actually track an adventure. But with it, I can look up a spell or a feat faster than I can physically with a book (handy when a PC says 'I cast Aganazzar's Scorcher'). Sometimes, when I'm feeling fancy, I'll use DM Genie to build a monster on the fly (fiendish dire rat, ogre mage with 5 levels of fighter, etc), if I need a quick opponent. I've been using DM Genie for several years, and I highly recommend it, but too much computer use in a session can bog the game down, be distracting, and otherwise not add to the session. Lastly, I keep a log of my campaign in a MS Word file to track unidentified treasure, xp rewards, and pertinent campaign info (major events, dates, etc) - here's a sample of what a session's note might look like: • Elesias 18th, 1374 • 5 Players (Ian didn't make it) • XP - Encounter Thifirii (CR13), Shield Guardian (CR8), Zarn (CR12), 5 Gnolls (5x CR8), Resurrect Tosh (CR12), Freed 20 statues of Var (CR5 x20) • Xuthah woos Coryl Lightspire • Damon makes magic items (3 days) • Denoument 1 Week until meeting • UNIDENTIFIED TREASURE - +1 full plate, +1 greataxe, +1 leather gloves ogre power, silver amulet of natural armor +1, ring of protection +2, headband of intellect +2, amulet of natural armor +2, cloak of resistance +3, bracers of armor +4, wand of magic missile (CL 3, 23 charges), figurine of wondrous power obsidian steed, spider rod (FRMF), staff of size alteration (40 charges), +3 brilliant energy greatsword, harp of charming [/QUOTE]

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