Characters:
The people and beings that populate your world.
A Method for Bringing Your TTRPG Worlds to Life
The CAMPFIRE Method: A System for Storytellers
The CAMPFIRE method is a structured approach for organizing your notes, designed specifically for TTRPG Dungeon Masters and Game Masters. Inspired by Dael Kingsmill's SPERM system, CAMPFIRE provides a logical and expandable framework to keep your world-building, campaign planning, and session notes in one place.
Every letter in C.A.M.P.F.I.R.E. corresponds to a core folder in your digital vault (like Obsidian), providing a clear path to every element of your campaign.
Adventures:
Your overarching campaign plots and one-shots.
Myths:
The history, lore, and folk tales of your setting.
Places:
The towns, shops, and natural locations your players explore.
Faiths:
The religions, deities, and pantheons of your world.
Institutions:
The nations, guilds, and factions that shape events.
Relics:
The magic items and treasures your players can discover.
Episodes:
Your session notes and prep.
Beyond the main folders, CAMPFIRE uses a series of simple templates with memorable acronyms—like CHARMS for characters or QUESTS for adventures—to give your notes a consistent structure. This system ensures that no matter where you are in your campaign, you can quickly find and add to your notes, making your preparation more efficient and your in-game improvisation more informed.
Start building your world with CAMPFIRE and focus on the fun parts of storytelling, not the chaos of disorganization.