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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Meech17" data-source="post: 9293955" data-attributes="member: 7044459">So I bought a TrapperKeeper(They're available on Amazon) to use as my binder. <ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">The first section is for characters. I have a section dedicated to each of my players, and I store notes specific to them there. Usually things like "Willy the Ranger displayed interest in crafting poison." or "Beanz the Barbarian really didn't like the religious pilgrims, and thought they were kind of culty". Things that I can keep track of to know how to integrate things tailored for the players.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Second section is NPCs. If there is a major NPC I'll give them their own page to keep specific notes on them. Right now it's just the wizard patron of the party, and the leader of a mercenary group the party is in contention with. Then there's usually just a list of minor NPCs. Their names, a brief description of who they are, why they are important to the party, and how they feel about the party. At the end I have a list of names to use if needed.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Location, Location, Location. I have a section where I like to store my maps. I use the clear insert sheets that you can slide paper into, and I like to try and arrange it so the map will be on one side, and the key will be on next page. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Fun stuff. I have a pocket divider here where I store items. I like to write down magic or other notable items onto note cards and give them to my players. For instance they got an amulet that gives them the ability to polymorph into a halfling or a chipmunk once per day. I write it out on a note card and then they have like an actual item to go with their pretend item. I messed up in the beginning, I forgot to make myself a copy of the item! So I added a few pages in this section that just list the items, what they day, and who I gave it to. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Lastly is session notes. I start a new tab for each session, and I do my planning in the style of Mike Shea's Lazy DM 8 steps. I try to write out my secrets and clues by hand, along with anything else I feel like I'll need. After each session I tear out my notes I wrote at the table, which usually consists of hit points, but also any important names I use during the session and things like that, that may be important in the future, and I'll slide it into one of the insert sheets at the end of the corresponding session.</li> </ol>Honorable mentions include the front pocket of the Trapper Keeper where I store my calendar because I am tracking the in-game days, and then there are a couple of character sheets I made up. Last session we had a guest who wanted to hang out but wasn't interested in playing. I wanted to have a character available to give her if she changed her mind. The first thing in the binder is one of those little 3 ring pencil cases with some pencils and pens to share with the table.Outside of the binder I keep a regular notepad for my table notes. The Trapper Keeper has a clipboard in the back but I like being able to close it and move it off the table if needed, while keeping my notepad handy. I also have a dice tray with two sets of dice, and my tablet. I like to make a slide show with my encounter notes. I clip and copy/paste the stat blocks and put them onto their own slides plus any special spells or abilities I was to give them. I also have a copy of the PHB on my tablet so my players can use the book.</blockquote>

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