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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Festivus" data-source="post: 3889685" data-attributes="member: 34532">I too photocopy it or print my PDF version.  This version travels well and I don't mind it getting damaged on the vanpool ride home, plus I can highlight.I read it, and read the next one in the series if it's part of an adventure path.Next, I extract out statblocks and put each creature or NPC on their own 8.5x11 sheet (for note taking and combat tracking), re-reading the sections where they appear and making notes on the statblock sheet.  I also at this time determine personalities if they are not specified and make notes of it on this same sheet.I create entries in my Excel database for treasures, and encounters so that I can quickly calculate loot and experience (and not forget anything).Then I create my game scale maps, select miniatures for use.Lightly re-read the adventure once more, this time envisioning how the encounters might play out knowing my players, and often they still end up surprising me.The night before I read in extreme detail the areas I expect to be encountered in the game the following day.</blockquote>