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Ultimate list of life binder categories12/8/2022 ![]() Pure reference or make notes in it too?ĭoes your binder need to accommodate note-taking, or is it for reference only? A note-taking binder needs blank pages and the ability to add and remove pages as well. A portable binder needs to be easy to carry and flip through so I often find it’s great to use while sitting at the game table as well. This is my favorite because it lets me take my information with me when I move around or pace. And adding temporary bookmarks and loose pages is not a problem because the binder is stationary and stable. This lets you create an encyclopedic type of GM tool because flipping through it is easy. You place your binder in a clear spot, nearby, where it rests for most of the game. That allows me to access the rest of my binder info from the front without having to move anything. So, I put my normal “resting” or default page at the back (usually a PC summary page). For example, when I’ve put my binder on the table I’ve found that it quickly gets covered with dice, pens and other gaming stuff. It might also determine how you organize your binder information. This might affect your binder size so that you can use it comfortably. Here are some examples: On the game table Stop for a moment and think about how you would like to use, or interact with, your binder during play. Determine The Best Binder Style For Your Use Also ask yourself “what information could I bring to the table that would improve my GMing?”įor example, when I added a names list to my binder the quality of my NPC names (and the ability to provide them without fumbling around during play) improved a hundred per cent. Take a moment and think about what information you always need or wish you had handy during sessions. You might do a little or a lot of pre-session planning, but you also like to rely on lists, tables and articles during the game for ideas and inspiration. You also have places for writing notes and ideas during the game to help keep all of your campaign details straight. You have all your current campaign information in your binder to help maintain campaign consistency, remind you about things and for fast quotation during play. You have things like photocopied treasure tables, plot ideas and copies of the players’ character sheets for inspiration and quick reference. You want an aid to help you plan and organize between game sessions. You don’t intend to change the content of your binder much to reflect your current campaign because it’s mostly a reference tool. You just want some brief rules and campaign information handy for quick reference. Here are some example GM binder purposes that could affect how you plan and build yours: In-game reference In fact, I have come to learn that a spiral-bound notebook best suits my note-taking style and ability. At the next game I brought out my binder and realized too late that I couldn’t possibly write in it, use my GM screen and provide enough table space for the players because I had to twist it all around to accommodate my crazy left-handed style. I didn’t think about this years ago when I spent hours creating and printing a series of template sheets for NPCs, game logs and encounters. GM Binder Tips for the Organized Gamemasterįrom Johnn Four First Figure Out The Purpose For Your GM Binderīefore you start photocopying, typing, cutting, folding and hole-punching, first think about your GMing style and how you want your GM binder to aid you during games.įor example, I’m left-handed and I twist books around to write in them rather than curl my wrist.
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