# Tabletop Arc

> The AI memory layer for tabletop campaigns. Capture TTRPG sessions, preserve canon, and turn long-running play into a living wiki, evidence-grounded recaps, and persistent campaign continuity -- automatically.

Tabletop Arc is a TTRPG continuity platform: GMs upload session recordings (or paste/type transcripts); the app transcribes audio, extracts scenes and entities, and generates episode recaps plus a campaign wiki (Lore Wall). Every fact links back to the transcript moment that supports it. Optional public arc pages turn campaigns into indexed semantic worlds with shareable URLs.

## Strategic positioning

We are NOT primarily an "AI generator". The moat is memory, continuity, structured world knowledge, and public indexed campaign content. The system of record is the canon ledger -- every session creates a structured diff with evidence and confidence levels. Outputs are dual-track (GM-private vs player-safe) and corrections are first-class.

## Main links

- Home: https://tabletoparc.com/
- Getting Started: https://tabletoparc.com/getting-started
- Full Guide: https://tabletoparc.com/guide
- FAQ: https://tabletoparc.com/faq
- Changelog: https://tabletoparc.com/changelog
- Pricing: https://tabletoparc.com/pricing
- AI Tools index: https://tabletoparc.com/tools
- Resources index: https://tabletoparc.com/resources
- Examples index: https://tabletoparc.com/examples
- Example arc (Phandelver): https://tabletoparc.com/examples/phandelver
- Terms: https://tabletoparc.com/terms
- Privacy: https://tabletoparc.com/privacy

## For AI crawlers and agents

- robots.txt: https://tabletoparc.com/robots.txt (Content-Signal: ai-train=yes, search=yes, ai-input=yes)
- Sitemap index: https://tabletoparc.com/sitemap.xml
- Static URLs sitemap: https://tabletoparc.com/sitemaps/static.xml
- Profiles sitemap: https://tabletoparc.com/sitemaps/profiles.xml
- Per-campaign sitemaps: https://tabletoparc.com/sitemaps/campaign-<slug>.xml
- Per-category example sitemaps: https://tabletoparc.com/sitemaps/examples-<category>.xml
- Agent skills index: https://tabletoparc.com/.well-known/agent-skills/index.json

Marketing pages also serve text/markdown when Accept: text/markdown is provided (Vary: Accept). Pages: /, /getting-started, /guide, /faq, /changelog, /pricing, /terms, /privacy.

## Canonical terminology

- **Arc**: a campaign on Tabletop Arc. Owners can run unlimited arcs; minutes are per account.
- **Episode**: a single session within an arc. Episodes have transcript, scenes, recap, GM continuity, and entity diffs.
- **Lore Wall**: the campaign wiki -- canonical NPCs, characters, locations, factions, creatures, items, quests, events, lore, handouts, rules, and house rules.
- **Canon Ledger / World Bible / State**: the structured record of campaign facts; every change is a diff with evidence (transcript segment ids + timestamps) and confidence (HIGH / MEDIUM / LOW).
- **Public Arc**: a published, indexed campaign page with a shareable URL, episode timeline, world codex, and per-entity wiki pages. Public status: Private, Unlisted (noindex), Public (indexed).
- **Continuity Report**: GM-private content covering open threads, pending reveals, and items flagged "to confirm next session".
- **Recap (Player-safe)**: shareable summary, optionally with annotated entity links into the Lore Wall.
- **Review queue**: pending entity / scene / lore observations from analysis, awaiting GM approval before they enter canon.
- **Evidence**: transcript segment ids and timestamps that support a canonical fact. Every important claim is traceable.
- **Confidence**: HIGH / MEDIUM / LOW marker on canon entries. Low-confidence content is surfaced as "to confirm" rather than asserted.
- **Correction loop**: GMs can correct facts (names, outcomes); corrections are first-class events in the ledger and propagate forward.

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## Getting Started (summary)

1. Create your first Arc (campaign) from the dashboard. Unlimited arcs; minutes are per account.
2. Create an episode for each session. Optionally add an episode brief (goals, beats).
3. Upload session audio in the Upload & Process tab. Supported formats (MP3, WAV, M4A, etc.) up to 2 GB. Transcription runs in the background.
4. Review extracted lore: run Analysis, then in the Story tab use the Review queue to approve or dismiss scenes and lore observations.
5. Generate the episode recap and GM continuity report. Optionally write a manual recap. Then publish the episode.
6. Invite players by email from the Players page (role: Player or GM). They accept via link.
7. Optionally go public: in Arc settings set Public status to Unlisted or Public, add slug and description. Your arc gets a shareable page with episodes, wiki, and map.

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## Guide (reference)

### Dashboard & Arcs
The dashboard lists all arcs. Create arcs with a name. Open an arc to manage episodes, Lore Wall, maps, players, settings. Only owner/admins can delete an arc; deletion is permanent (all episodes, transcripts, lore, artifacts).

### Episodes & Pipeline
- Upload & transcribe: upload audio; transcription runs automatically.
- Analyse: run analysis to extract scenes, entities, events. In Story tab use Review queue to approve/dismiss. Add manual lore changes if needed.
- Story & publish: generate recap and GM continuity; optionally manual recap. Publish when ready. Can unpublish. You can publish with only a manual recap (no audio).

### Lore Wall
Campaign wiki. Filter by type (Characters, NPCs, Locations, Factions, Creatures, Items, Quests, Events, Lore, Handouts, Rules, House rules), canon status, visibility. Entries link to each other and include media; evidence links to transcript.

### Maps
Upload maps (World, Region, Local, Battle). Visibility: GM only, Players, or Public. Nest maps. Add features (points, lines, areas) linked to lore or transcript timestamps.

### Players & Invites
Invite by email; role Player or GM/Admin. Players see Lore Wall, maps (by visibility), published episodes. GMs run analysis, generate story, publish, manage settings.

### Publishing & Public Pages
Arc settings: Public status (Private, Unlisted, Public). For Unlisted/Public set slug, title, description. Shareable URL for arc landing, episodes, wiki, map. Unlisted = not discoverable (noindex,nofollow) but link works.

### Plans & Billing
Free: 30 audio min, 10 image credits, 1 GB storage. Pro: $9/mo, 300 audio min, 80 image credits, 10 GB. Legend: $19/mo, 1,200 audio min, 300 image credits, 50 GB. Resource packs available on Pro and Legend; never expire.

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## AI tools

### Battlemap Studio

URL: https://tabletoparc.com/tools/battlemap-generator
Summary: Describe your encounter. Get a VTT-ready battlemap instantly with grid, variants, and Arc integration.
Details: Generate top-down tactical battlemaps from structured encounter descriptions. Choose encounter type, biome, lighting, mood, and key elements to build the perfect combat space. Includes grid/gridless output, lighting and state variants, terrain notes, VTT export presets, and deep Arc campaign integration. Free users get 1 map per day. Pro unlocks HD, variants, seed control, save to campaign, and export.
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### Dungeon Generator

URL: https://tabletoparc.com/tools/dungeon-generator
Summary: Generate, edit, and export a complete dungeon with procedural map, encounters, and VTT-ready assets.
Details: Generate a complete dungeon with a procedural map, structured rooms, encounters, traps, treasure, a boss encounter, and a narrative thread — then edit it interactively and export it for your VTT. Pro feature.
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### NPC Generator

URL: https://tabletoparc.com/tools/npc-generator
Summary: Generate detailed, memorable NPCs with personality, motivation, and secrets.
Details: Create fully fleshed-out non-player characters for your campaign. Each NPC comes with a name, race, class, personality traits, backstory motivation, and a hidden secret to drive drama.
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### Quest Generator

URL: https://tabletoparc.com/tools/quest-generator
Summary: Build multi-layered quests with hooks, complications, and satisfying twists.
Details: Generate complete quest structures complete with inciting hooks, clear objectives, complications to keep players on their toes, and memorable twists that make sessions unforgettable.
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### Town Generator

URL: https://tabletoparc.com/tools/town-generator
Summary: Create vibrant towns with history, factions, secrets, and notable NPCs.
Details: Generate a full town or settlement complete with governance, economy, notable landmarks, factions, and the secrets that make it a living, breathing part of your world.
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### Encounter Generator

URL: https://tabletoparc.com/tools/encounter-generator
Summary: Craft balanced encounters with enemy tactics, complications, and rewards.
Details: Build dynamic combat encounters with interesting enemies, tactical considerations, environmental complications, and rewards scaled to your party.
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### Name Generator

URL: https://tabletoparc.com/tools/name-generator
Summary: Generate evocative names for characters, places, taverns, and more.
Details: Stop stalling at the table. Generate 10 thematically appropriate names for characters, locations, taverns, guilds, or anything else your campaign needs — with meanings included.
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### Tavern Generator

URL: https://tabletoparc.com/tools/tavern-generator
Summary: Create memorable taverns with innkeepers, signature drinks, rumors, and secrets.
Details: Generate a full tavern or inn with a name, innkeeper, signature drink, rumor, hidden secret, and notable patrons. Perfect for rest stops, quest hubs, or the heart of local intrigue.
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### Magic Item Generator

URL: https://tabletoparc.com/tools/magic-item-generator
Summary: Generate unique magic items with mechanics, lore, curses, and campaign integration.
Details: Forge memorable magic items with a name, type, rarity, mechanical effects, charges, optional curses, rich history, and GM notes. Supports D&D 5e, Pathfinder 2e, OSR, and system-neutral generation. Reroll individual sections, generate variations, export to Foundry VTT or Roll20, and save directly into your campaign.
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### Plot Arc Generator

URL: https://tabletoparc.com/tools/plot-arc-generator
Summary: Generate complete campaign arcs with acts, factions, NPCs, and quest hooks.
Details: Create a full four-act campaign arc with rising tension, faction conflicts, key NPCs, locations, and encounters. Each arc comes with suggested entities you can save directly to your campaign.
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## Resource articles

### AI Campaign Continuity: How to Run a Campaign That Remembers Everything

URL: https://tabletoparc.com/resources/ai-campaign-continuity
Published: 2026-05-13
Summary: AI campaign continuity is the practice of using a structured canon ledger, evidence-grounded recaps, and a living wiki to keep every TTRPG session connected. Tabletop Arc is the AI memory layer for tabletop campaigns: every fact links to the transcript that proves it.
Keywords: AI campaign continuity, TTRPG continuity, campaign memory layer, D&D continuity, living campaign wiki, persistent campaign memory, canon ledger, evidence-grounded recap

### The AI Memory Layer for Tabletop Campaigns

URL: https://tabletoparc.com/resources/ai-campaign-memory-layer
Published: 2026-05-11
Summary: An AI memory layer is the persistent, structured record of every fact in your TTRPG campaign — characters, locations, factions, quests, evidence, and confidence — that AI tools can safely read, update, and reference. Tabletop Arc is that memory layer.
Keywords: AI memory layer, AI memory for tabletop, persistent campaign memory, structured canon, TTRPG memory layer, campaign continuity, living campaign wiki

### Persistent Campaign Memory: Make Your TTRPG Canon Compound Session Over Session

URL: https://tabletoparc.com/resources/persistent-campaign-memory
Published: 2026-05-09
Summary: Persistent campaign memory is the structured, evidence-grounded record that turns isolated TTRPG sessions into a coherent, multi-year campaign. Tabletop Arc is the AI memory layer that lets canon compound instead of decaying.
Keywords: persistent campaign memory, TTRPG memory layer, D&D campaign memory, long-term campaign continuity, living campaign wiki, AI campaign continuity, compounding campaign canon

### TTRPG Lore Tracking: How to Keep Campaign Canon Coherent for Years

URL: https://tabletoparc.com/resources/ttrpg-lore-tracking
Published: 2026-05-07
Summary: TTRPG lore tracking is the practice of capturing every canonical fact about your tabletop campaign — characters, locations, factions, secrets, and rules — in a structured, evidence-linked record that compounds across sessions. Tabletop Arc is the AI memory layer for tabletop campaigns.
Keywords: TTRPG lore tracking, D&D lore tracker, campaign lore tracker, living campaign wiki, TTRPG canon ledger, persistent campaign lore, campaign memory layer

### Automatic D&D Recap Tool: Turn Session Audio into Player-Ready Recaps

URL: https://tabletoparc.com/resources/automatic-dnd-recap-tool
Published: 2026-05-04
Summary: An automatic D&D recap tool transcribes your session, extracts scenes and entities, and generates evidence-grounded recaps in player-safe and GM-private formats. Tabletop Arc is built for long-running campaign continuity, not just one-shot summaries.
Keywords: automatic D&D recap tool, AI D&D recap, automatic session recap, AI session summary, TTRPG recap generator, D&D session notes AI, automatic campaign recap, D&D recap generator

### AI Session Archive: Build a Searchable Record of Every Game Session

URL: https://tabletoparc.com/resources/ai-session-archive
Published: 2026-05-01
Summary: An AI session archive is a searchable, structured record of every TTRPG session your group has ever played. Tabletop Arc turns raw audio into transcripts, scenes, and entity diffs that compound into a living campaign memory layer.
Keywords: AI session archive, searchable TTRPG sessions, D&D session archive, campaign session history, TTRPG session search, session transcript archive, campaign memory layer

### AI Worldbuilding Guide: From Empty Map to Living TTRPG Setting

URL: https://tabletoparc.com/resources/ai-worldbuilding-guide
Published: 2026-04-30
Summary: A practical, evidence-grounded guide to AI worldbuilding for TTRPG GMs. Learn how to use AI tools and a structured canon ledger to build a setting that compounds across sessions, with persistent campaign memory and a living wiki.
Keywords: AI worldbuilding guide, AI worldbuilding for TTRPG, TTRPG worldbuilding, D&D worldbuilding, AI campaign worldbuilding, living TTRPG setting, campaign worldbuilding tools

### How to Build a Living Campaign Wiki for Your TTRPG (Step-by-Step)

URL: https://tabletoparc.com/resources/how-to-build-a-living-campaign-wiki
Published: 2026-04-28
Summary: A step-by-step guide to building a living campaign wiki for D&D, Pathfinder, or any TTRPG. Use AI extraction, structured canon, and evidence-grounded entries so the wiki updates itself as you play.
Keywords: how to build a campaign wiki, living campaign wiki, D&D wiki builder, TTRPG wiki tutorial, campaign wiki guide, AI campaign wiki, living wiki TTRPG

### How to Run Long-Term TTRPG Campaign Continuity (1, 2, 3+ Years)

URL: https://tabletoparc.com/resources/how-to-run-long-term-campaign-continuity
Published: 2026-04-24
Summary: Practical guide to running a TTRPG campaign that holds together for years. Structured canon, evidence-grounded recaps, dual-track outputs, and an AI memory layer that turns every session into compounding canon.
Keywords: long-term campaign continuity, multi-year TTRPG campaign, how to run a long campaign, D&D long campaign continuity, campaign continuity tips, living campaign management

### AI Tools for Roll20: Generate Battlemaps, NPCs, and Continuity for Your Roll20 Campaign

URL: https://tabletoparc.com/resources/ai-tools-for-roll20
Published: 2026-04-23
Summary: Use AI tools alongside Roll20 to generate VTT-ready battlemaps, NPCs, items, and quests, and to keep persistent campaign memory across your Roll20 sessions. Tabletop Arc is the AI memory layer for tabletop campaigns running on Roll20.
Keywords: AI tools for Roll20, Roll20 AI battlemap, Roll20 NPC generator, Roll20 AI tools, Roll20 AI workflow, Roll20 session recap, Roll20 campaign wiki

### Best AI for Dungeons & Dragons 2026: The Definitive Year-End Guide

URL: https://tabletoparc.com/resources/best-ai-for-dungeons-and-dragons-2026
Published: 2026-04-22
Updated: 2026-05-15
Summary: The best AI for D&D in 2026 — for Dungeon Masters running long campaigns, solo players, and worldbuilders. Tabletop Arc, ChatGPT, Donjon, World Anvil, Friends & Fables, and Eigengrau ranked by what actually works at the table this year.
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### Donjon vs Tabletop Arc: Which D&D Generator Is Best in 2026?

URL: https://tabletoparc.com/resources/donjon-vs-tabletop-arc
Published: 2026-04-20
Updated: 2026-05-15
Summary: Donjon vs Tabletop Arc, compared. Donjon is the classic rules-based random generator for D&D 5e mechanics. Tabletop Arc is the AI memory layer for tabletop campaigns. We compare NPC quality, free tier, campaign continuity, and the best workflow for using both together in 2026.
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### Kassoon vs Tabletop Arc: Which D&D Generator Wins in 2026?

URL: https://tabletoparc.com/resources/kassoon-vs-tabletop-arc
Published: 2026-04-18
Updated: 2026-05-15
Summary: Kassoon vs Tabletop Arc compared. Kassoon is the long-running community generator for D&D NPCs and stat blocks. Tabletop Arc is the AI memory layer for tabletop campaigns. Compare narrative depth, free tier, NPC quality, and the right tool for your D&D workflow in 2026.
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### ChatGPT vs Tabletop Arc: Which AI Is Best for D&D Campaigns in 2026?

URL: https://tabletoparc.com/resources/chatgpt-vs-tabletop-arc
Published: 2026-04-16
Updated: 2026-05-15
Summary: ChatGPT vs Tabletop Arc compared for D&D campaigns. ChatGPT is a flexible general-purpose LLM with no campaign memory. Tabletop Arc is the AI memory layer for tabletop campaigns — structured NPCs, session transcription, and an evidence-grounded campaign wiki. We compare them for D&D DMs in 2026.
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### CharGen vs Tabletop Arc: AI Art Toolkit vs Campaign Memory Layer

URL: https://tabletoparc.com/resources/chargen-vs-tabletop-arc
Published: 2026-06-02
Updated: 2026-06-02
Summary: A fair comparison of CharGen and Tabletop Arc for tabletop RPG creators. CharGen is strong for AI art and visual assets. Tabletop Arc focuses on GM prep, session recaps, campaign memory, NPCs, quests, towns, encounters, and continuity.
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### D&D NPC Generator: Create Campaign-Ready Characters Fast

URL: https://tabletoparc.com/resources/dnd-npc-generator
Published: 2026-04-25
Updated: 2026-05-15
Summary: Use a D&D NPC generator to create names, roles, secrets, motivations, and plot hooks you can drop into tonight's session.
Keywords: D&D NPC generator, dnd npc generator, AI NPC generator, Dungeons and Dragons NPC generator, fantasy NPC generator, NPC maker, 5e NPC generator

### How to Create Memorable NPCs for D&D

URL: https://tabletoparc.com/resources/how-to-create-memorable-npcs
Published: 2026-04-21
Updated: 2026-05-15
Summary: A practical framework for creating NPCs players remember: role, desire, pressure, secret, voice, and campaign callback.
Keywords: how to create memorable NPCs, D&D NPC ideas, DND NPC creation, NPC personality ideas, Dungeons and Dragons NPC guide, DM NPC tips

### Random NPC Ideas for D&D: 25 Characters You Can Use Tonight

URL: https://tabletoparc.com/resources/random-npc-ideas-for-dnd
Published: 2026-04-19
Updated: 2026-05-15
Summary: Steal 25 random NPC ideas for D&D, then generate variants with names, secrets, motivations, and hooks.
Keywords: random NPC ideas, D&D NPC ideas, DND NPC list, fantasy NPC ideas, random NPC generator, NPC ideas for DMs

### Villain NPC Generator: Build Better Antagonists for D&D

URL: https://tabletoparc.com/resources/villain-npc-generator
Published: 2026-04-17
Updated: 2026-05-15
Summary: Create villain NPCs with motives, masks, pressure points, secrets, and hooks that make antagonists useful in play.
Keywords: villain NPC generator, D&D villain generator, DND antagonist ideas, fantasy villain generator, BBEG generator, D&D villain ideas

### Shopkeeper NPC Generator: Better Merchants for D&D

URL: https://tabletoparc.com/resources/shopkeeper-npc-generator
Published: 2026-04-15
Updated: 2026-05-15
Summary: Create memorable shopkeeper NPCs with inventory hooks, personalities, secrets, bargaining style, and reasons to return.
Keywords: shopkeeper NPC generator, D&D shopkeeper ideas, fantasy merchant generator, DND shop NPC, magic shopkeeper NPC, tavern shopkeeper ideas

### AI Tools for Dungeon Masters: Generate NPCs, Quests, Dungeons and More

URL: https://tabletoparc.com/resources/ai-tools-for-dungeon-masters
Published: 2026-02-18
Summary: TabletopArc is an AI-powered toolkit for Dungeon Masters that helps generate NPCs, quests, towns, dungeons, encounters, names, taverns, and magic items for tabletop RPG campaigns — so you spend more time playing and less time prepping.
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### Best AI Tools for D&D Campaigns 2026: Ranked Comparison

URL: https://tabletoparc.com/resources/best-ai-tools-for-dnd-campaigns
Published: 2026-02-22
Updated: 2026-05-14
Summary: The best AI tools for D&D campaigns in 2026, ranked. Compare Tabletop Arc, ChatGPT, Donjon, World Anvil, Foundry VTT, Obsidian, and Friends & Fables for prep speed, session transcription, campaign continuity, and worldbuilding — with free tiers compared.
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### AI Session Notes for D&D

URL: https://tabletoparc.com/resources/ai-session-notes-for-dnd
Published: 2026-02-20
Summary: Turn session audio into searchable transcripts, extracted events, and campaign continuity. How the Tabletop Arc pipeline turns recordings into session summaries and a living lore wiki.
Keywords: AI session notes D&D, D&D session transcription, transcribe dnd sessions, dnd ai note taker, campaign session summary, session recap AI, D&D campaign continuity, session notes automation, tabletop RPG transcription

### Best Campaign Management Tools for D&D and TTRPGs in 2026

URL: https://tabletoparc.com/resources/campaign-management-tools
Published: 2026-02-24
Updated: 2026-05-14
Summary: The best campaign management tools for D&D and TTRPGs in 2026, ranked. Tabletop Arc, Notion, Obsidian, World Anvil, MyArchivist, and Google Docs compared on session transcription, canon ledger, NPC tracking, and free tiers.
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### Best NPC Generators for Dungeons & Dragons in 2026

URL: https://tabletoparc.com/resources/npc-generators-for-dnd
Published: 2026-02-26
Updated: 2026-03-31
Summary: The best NPC generators for D&D in 2026, compared. AI-powered tools that produce names, personalities, motivations, secrets, and plot hooks. Tabletop Arc, Donjon, Eigengrau, MyArchivist, Kassoon, and Chaotic Shiny ranked for D&D 5e DMs.
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### How to Use AI as a Dungeon Master Assistant

URL: https://tabletoparc.com/resources/how-to-use-ai-as-a-dungeon-master
Published: 2026-02-28
Summary: Learn how AI is changing how Game Masters prepare and run D&D: campaign planning, NPCs, encounters, session summaries, and worldbuilding. Plus a practical workflow and how Tabletop Arc automates continuity.
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### AI Worldbuilding Tools for Tabletop RPG Campaigns

URL: https://tabletoparc.com/resources/ai-worldbuilding-tools
Published: 2026-03-02
Summary: Use AI worldbuilding tools to create cities, cultures, factions, and history for your TTRPG campaign. Compare Tabletop Arc, World Anvil, ChatGPT, and more — and see how generators and lore systems fit in.
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### AI Tools for Foundry VTT Game Masters

URL: https://tabletoparc.com/resources/ai-tools-for-foundry-vtt
Published: 2026-03-04
Summary: Combine Foundry VTT with AI tools for campaign lore, session summaries, and continuity. What Foundry does well, what it doesn’t, and how Tabletop Arc fits into a Foundry GM workflow.
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### AI Campaign Planning Tools for Dungeon Masters

URL: https://tabletoparc.com/resources/ai-campaign-planning-tools
Published: 2026-03-06
Summary: Plan long D&D campaigns with AI: story arcs, NPC networks, locations, and player motivations. Compare Tabletop Arc, Notion, Obsidian, World Anvil, and Google Docs — and see how AI improves campaign planning.
Keywords: AI campaign planning, campaign planning tools, D&D campaign planning, GM campaign planning, story arc planning, campaign continuity, tabletop RPG planning

### AI Dungeon Generator for D&D and Tabletop RPGs

URL: https://tabletoparc.com/resources/ai-dungeon-generator
Published: 2026-02-16
Summary: Generate dungeons, traps, encounters, and room descriptions with AI. Learn how dungeon generators work and how Game Masters can turn AI ideas into playable adventures.
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### AI Quest Generator for Dungeon Masters

URL: https://tabletoparc.com/resources/ai-quest-generator
Published: 2026-02-14
Summary: Use AI to generate side quests, plot hooks, and story arcs for tabletop RPG campaigns. Learn how Game Masters can build deeper adventures faster.
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### AI City Generator for Tabletop RPG Campaigns

URL: https://tabletoparc.com/resources/ai-city-generator
Published: 2026-02-12
Summary: Generate fantasy cities, factions, districts, and NPC networks using AI tools. Learn how Game Masters can build immersive campaign settings.
Keywords: AI city generator, fantasy city generator, TTRPG city design, campaign city building, GM worldbuilding, tabletop RPG cities

### AI Encounter Generator for Dungeon Masters

URL: https://tabletoparc.com/resources/ai-encounter-generator
Published: 2026-02-10
Summary: Generate balanced encounters for Dungeons & Dragons and other tabletop RPGs using AI. Learn how to create memorable combat, social, and exploration encounters.
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### AI NPC Backstory Generator for Tabletop RPGs

URL: https://tabletoparc.com/resources/ai-npc-backstory-generator
Published: 2026-02-08
Updated: 2026-03-31
Summary: Generate detailed NPC backstories, motivations, secrets, and relationships using AI. Learn how to build memorable characters for tabletop RPG campaigns.
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### Best AI Dungeon Master Tools 2026: The Definitive Ranked Guide

URL: https://tabletoparc.com/resources/best-ai-dungeon-master-tools
Published: 2026-04-06
Updated: 2026-05-14
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## FAQ (highlights)

- **Do I need to stay on the page?** No. Processing runs in the background.
- **What TTRPG systems?** System-agnostic; we transcribe and extract story/lore, no rules parsing.
- **Audio formats?** Common formats (MP3, WAV, M4A, etc.), max 2 GB per upload.
- **Can I publish without audio?** Yes. Write a manual recap in the Story tab.
- **Is my data private?** Private by default. Only invited players see your campaign. Public pages optional.
- **How does Tabletop Arc maintain continuity?** Every session creates a structured diff against the canon ledger, with evidence linked to transcript timestamps. Low-confidence facts are flagged "to confirm" rather than asserted.
- **What happens with corrections?** Corrections are first-class events. Future outputs follow the corrected canon.