The starter system
The Campaign Folder Starter
Everything you need to turn a pile of notes into a campaign you can run with confidence — without adopting a single new app.
What's inside
- A ready-made session-prep template you can run tonight
- NPC cards built on the
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- The plot-thread tracker, so no storyline is quietly forgotten
- A between-sessions checklist (recap → prep → follow the threads)
- Format packs for Notion, Obsidian, and plain Markdown
Who it is for
If you run a game most weeks and keep re-deriving the same prep, this is the shortest path from a pile of notes to a campaign you reach for with confidence. No new subscription, no lock-in — just plain files you own.
What makes it different
Most “GM binder” bundles hand you a hundred pages you will never open at the table. The Starter gives you a structure and a habit, seeded with the templates worth keeping. The system is the product; the templates are your head start.
The method, in one breath
Every NPC, place, and thread gets a home (a card), a name you can guess, and a line you can scan in seconds. Ten minutes to learn, and it scales from a single session to a whole campaign without turning into a swamp of half-named docs.
Questions about The Campaign Folder Starter
Do I need a specific app?
No. It ships as plain Markdown plus a Notion-ready version and an Obsidian vault. Use whichever you already run your table from — the method is the same everywhere.
Is this just a pile of templates?
No. The value is the structure and naming habit that make any NPC or thread findable in seconds. The templates are a curated starting deck, not a stack you have to sort.
One-time purchase. Keep the files forever. 30-day no-questions guarantee.
Disclaimer: The Campaign Folder is a game-prep organizing tool for tabletop RPGs. It is unofficial and system-neutral; keep any real personal details out of your shared campaign notes.