In this cyberpunk digital age, you are going to ask yourself if keeping a digital journal versus a traditional paper journal is going to help you more. Or maybe you just want to know how I keep the chaos inside my head. Well both. And Neither. And sometimes one just sits their and collects dust.
The Digital
Keeping all of your notes on a google doc, and being able to access that from your phone, ipad, and computer no matter where you are is clutch. If you are at work opening the digital file is going to look a lot less suspicious then opening up a leather bound tome!
Their are digital map making tools, character creators, digital adventure modules pretty much everything you can think of. A big part of the work for The Windstone Chronicles Melissa and I did was on ipads and InDesign. We couldn't have put together what we did without the digital tools.
Paper Journals or my wizard's tome!
For many, writing in a paper journal is the best conduit for your imagination to manifest in this reality. The act of putting pen to paper engages different senses, enhancing the imaginative process. Drawing dungeons, sketching maps, and jotting down adventure ideas on paper can ignite awesomeness. Windstone's first adventure came to life in a journal. It's where it all started. It's also the place I go to when I am the most stumped creatively.
Flipping through the pages of a paper journal can evoke a sense of nostalgia that is like no other. You feel like a wizard flipping through his spell tome.
The Best of Both Worlds
Ultimately, the choice lies in your hands as the storyteller, and there is no right or wrong answer. What fuels your inspiration, unleashes your creativity, and enhances your ability to craft unforgettable adventures for your players? Thats what you should do. Its going to change over time so don't worry about it. The key is to find a way to get the cool ideas out of your head. Thats it! Now back to my wizard's tome, where did I leave my wizard specs?
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