Being a Dungeon Master is one of the best jobs at the table â but it's a lot to keep straight. Characters, plot threads, timelines, lore⌠it adds up fast.
It doesn't have to be overwhelming. With AI tools built for GMs, you can track your world, recap sessions automatically, and surface key story details in seconds â without slowing down your creativity.
We do NOT believe AI should replace the DMâpeople are the core of TTRPGs not AI. But we do believe AI can help run smoother games, stay organized, and stay immersed in the funânot the administrative work.
Given the time GMs do an excellent job with notebooks, spreadsheets, and memory aloneâbut that can mean hours invested, forgotten threads, and disconnected players. AI offers a way to streamline the busywork without losing the soul of the game.
Spend less time managing the campaignâand more time shaping it. AI acts like a behind-the-scenes co-GM, helping you stay organized and present in the moment:
Get automatic summaries after every session so you can stay focused on storytellingânot notetaking.
Can't remember a faction's motive or a tavern's name? Ask your AI assistant and get an answer without breaking flow.
From named NPCs to recurring locations, AI keeps tabs on every thread so you don't have to.
Visual timelines and searchable recaps help you spot loose ends, prep future arcs, and maintain world continuity with confidence.
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Read Article âTechnically, yesâbut it, and other LLMs, are not great at it. TTRPGs are about people: improvisation, emotion, shared imagination. While ChatGPT can run scenes, generate encounters, or play NPCs, it's still just a language model. It can't replicate the human spark that makes tabletop games special.
Yes! Most AI tools are system-agnostic and work with any TTRPGâwhether you're playing D&D 5e, Pathfinder, Starfinder, or something homebrew.
It depends on the tool you're using. If you're feeding a transcript into a new LLM window (like ChatGPT), only you see the results. More advanced platformsâlike Archivist AIâoffer customizable permissions, so GMs and players can access the right information without risking spoilers.
Many AI assistants offer free trials and flexible plans to suit different group sizes. Costs vary depending on whether you're using general-purpose LLMs or dedicated TTRPG tools.
Yes. Most LLMs can process raw notes, transcripts, session writeups, or a mix of all three. You don't need to reformat your worldâjust give it context and go.
You'll need a speech-to-text (STT) tool to transcribe your session audio. OpenAI Whisper is one option, but there are many others. Archivist AI provides a full solution that includes STT, search, chat, and structured session reviewâall in one place.
If you want a campaign assistant built specifically for tabletop games, try Archivist. It captures transcripts, summarizes sessions, tracks every character and location, and answers questions mid-sessionâwithout spoilers or prep. Designed to help you stay organized, your table immersed, and the story yours.
