Looking for some good examples of organizing campaign notes
In reply to NowhereMan (msg # 3):
NowhereMan, I'm interested in seeing an example of your Wiki-organization, if you'd be willing to rMail share. I used to use wikis all the time to organize NPCs and locations and so on, but wandered away from it when my favourite source stopped being free!
As for the original question, here on RPoL I also make use of a private thread for notes.
In one thread, I'll have a post for each character, and as they get into shenanigans, I'll edit and add to that post. Whether their actions have secretly come to the attention of this NPC or that, whether they've inadvertently tripped a trap, whether something good should be coming their way, etc. If I have an idea for them as they play, I add that idea there. In theory. My organization is often aspirational! And I tend to run games that are heavy on intrigue, so there's usually a lot going on behind the scenes.
In another thread, I'll have a rough timeline of things done IC, as well as things from characters' backstories.
And in a final thread, I'll jot any overarcing notes I may have about plot hooks, but that's more of a mishmosh.
If you're interested, I can rMail you an example of "organizing plot threads" I did! Just let me know/toss me an rMail.