I keep all of what happened in one journal, and everything else on the computer. All the maps, the schedules, and the character sheets using a gurps character sheet program (forgot what its called), because I run it through discord using a text format. I hardly plan anything besides what’s in my head.
Ive been trying to use different ways to plan besides just pure vibes. like using joplin, or some wiki format or even trying to do use a mindmap? But alas most of what I do is simulating what I believe would happen and keeping character sheets of possible enemies on hand.
So, I’m curious, what do you do?
Of course that is a valid way to play, but as a player i would miss the sense of exploration that a pre-created world offers. I also find it more immersive if the GM comes up with the world and i just interact with that. I usually dislike when GMs hand creative control to me to come up with some aspect of the world on spot, it takes me right out of my character’s headspace. I also like sitting for hours coming up with ideas as a GM, although i agree that would be way too much prep. But there is no wrong way to play as long as everyone is having fun, it’s all just preferences. I’m just writing this to show that there are people who like GM-authoritative games better.