Hello,

I thought I'd start a thread and see how people use the internet for their campaigns. Even if the campaign takes place face to face, I think technology can be quite helpful. I find that it is handy if my players have internet access so that we can at least email game time, place, duration, etc...

A little bluebooking by email is also welcomed as far as I'm concerned. I've explored campaign websites not too long ago but I'm not that great at it. My ex was working in web design and it used to be a tad easier back when she was there.

I'm thinking I really need a website/blog or something for any campaign that lasts more than a few sessions. I'm seeing a lot of possibilities as far as archiving sessions, showing lots of artwork, having all the character sheets handy, making some sections of the world available to peruse, etc...

A forum with different sections. Like maybe a place where players (and I) can drop rumors to be potentially used later. Job opportunities for the party. Current events in the campaign world such as a political coup or an important NPC's death or a shortage of grains.

I know I could get one person to help me with basic design but for continuous, weekly update, I would be on my own. So I'd need something that can be updated pretty easily.

I'm wondering what people use, if anything. What have been your experiences with using the internet? Is/was it worth it? If you haven't tried, would you like to?

As I said, I am completely uninterested in tools to *play* online. Like dice rollers and the like. I'm just looking for ways to archive face-to-face sessions and keep the players updated, and for them to be able to immerse themselves in the game during break time if/when they feel like it.

I use pbwiki for my Traveller campaign.  A wiki is really easy to use and organize.  I'd say it works far better for the purposes you want than a blog would (I tried to make my old blog into my campaign website and it was more trouble than it was worth).

I set the site up just for fun, as my players aren't the sort who really want to do too much "homework" for the campaign.  However, it's become a valuable in-play resource for the session notes alone.  I can also use it to refresh my players' memories regarding names, conflicts, etc.  We all keep a page on one of our browser tabs in session (we all play online, so it's not like we're isolating ourselves by using computers while we play).

All of this reminds me I still have to catch up on the campaign journal and transfer lots of new stuff from the yellow Mead.  I've been lazy the past week.