Session notes help you remember what happened in previous sessions! Even a week between games can blur some of the details, and longer breaks even more so. Taking notes is an optional thing you can do to help your memory out! They can help you roleplay, and your DM will appreciate it too.
I’ve been taking notes since I started playing D&D. Over time, I’ve found a process that works for me. These notes help me remember what’s going on over a long campaign, and it helps me keep track of NPC and organization names.
So, I’m going to share my way of recording session happenings. I have a few ways that I’ve found helpful for different aspects of the game:
- Taking notes during a session
- Typing up recaps after a session
- Keeping a campaign timeline
- Writing an in-character journal
