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Play-by-Post Campaign Memory

Play-by-Post TTRPG Notes

Turn Discord play-by-post threads into structured session recaps, campaign timelines, entity tracking, and searchable campaign memory.

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Play-by-post session import

Play-by-post thread import in Archivist AI

Paste a message range from your Discord thread. Archivist imports and processes the session.

Built for text-based campaigns

PBP logs pile up fast. Without structure, a long-running thread becomes impossible to search, share, or prep from. Archivist turns every session window into a permanent, organized piece of campaign history.

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    No audio required

    Paste Discord message URLs to define a session window. Archivist imports the thread and processes it without any recording step.

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    Persistent campaign memory

    Each session becomes searchable campaign history. Characters, locations, factions, and quests carry forward automatically.

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    Keep the whole party caught up

    Share session handouts and campaign pages with everyone at the table. Players can also ask campaign questions directly in Discord.

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    Start mid-campaign

    Already have an active thread? Import your existing history using text packs. Archivist catches up from wherever you are.

How it works

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    Connect your play-by-post thread

    Paste the first and last Discord message URL from your thread window. Archivist imports everything in between. Or paste raw text logs directly if you're not on Discord.

    Supported inputs

    Discord play-by-post threadRaw text log uploadTranscript import
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    Build the session record

    Archivist turns your thread into a session recap, timeline beats, entity updates, key moments, and quest progress — structured the same way as any other session type.

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    Review, save, and share

    Review the output, make edits, then save it as campaign memory or share a session handout with your table.

What you get after each session

Session Review

  • ✓Session Recap
  • ✓Timeline Beats
  • ✓Key Moments
  • ✓Character, Item, Location, and Faction Updates

Saved to Your Campaign

  • ✓Quest Progress Over Time
  • ✓Character Progression Over Time
  • ✓Searchable Campaign Memory
  • ✓Continuity That Carries into Future Sessions

Ready to Share

  • ✓Session Handout
  • ✓Ask Archivist in Discord
  • ✓Recaps Players Can Revisit
  • ✓Optional Public Campaign Pages

Frequently asked questions

Do I need Discord to use Archivist for play-by-post?

Discord is supported natively with message URL imports, but not required. You can also paste raw text logs or thread exports directly into Archivist and it will process them the same way.

How do I define a session in a play-by-post thread?

Paste the first and last Discord message URL from the thread window you want processed. Archivist imports everything in between. Long threads split into multiple sessions automatically.

Can I import an existing PBP campaign that has been running for a while?

Yes. You can import historical sessions in bulk. Text-based sessions use affordable text packs priced to make catching up on a long-running campaign cost-effective.

Does this work for systems other than D&D?

Yes. Archivist is system-agnostic and works for D&D, Pathfinder, Call of Cthulhu, and any other TTRPG run as a play-by-post campaign.

Is there a free trial?

Yes. The free trial is 30 days and includes 2 sessions with all core features enabled. No card required.

Read the full FAQ for account, privacy, and workflow details, or the Discord guide for step-by-step Discord setup.

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30 days, 2 sessions, all core features. No card required for your first play-by-post session.

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Need details first? Read the documentation or the full FAQ.