Stop Losing Campaign Details. Create Better D&D Stories.

Never forget an NPC's name or lose track of your storylines again. ArcAide's proven framework helps you organize compelling campaigns that keep your players engaged session after session.

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The Arc Framework

Structure your stories with our proven six-part framework that creates compelling, player-driven narratives

1

Hook

The opening scene or inciting incident that captures your players' attention and pulls them into the story.

2

Protagonist

The main characters or heroes of this particular story arc - usually your players or key allies.

3

Antagonist

The opposition, conflict source, or 'villain' that stands in the way of the protagonists' goals.

4

Problem

The central challenge or conflict that needs to be resolved to move the story forward.

5

Key

The solution, tool, method, or insight needed to resolve the problem and overcome the challenge.

6

Outcome

The resolution and consequences of the arc's events that set up future adventures.

Stop Campaign Chaos. Start Epic Adventures.

Turn scattered notes into organized campaigns that your players will remember for years

Never Lose Track Again

Stop digging through messy notes mid-session. Our six-part framework structures your stories so you can find any detail instantly and keep the adventure flowing.

Build Living Worlds

Stop forgetting NPC relationships and plot connections. Link characters, locations, and storylines together so your world feels alive and consistent.

Find Anything in Seconds

Stop scrambling through notes when players ask about that NPC from three sessions ago. Our smart search finds any character, location, or plot point instantly.

Reference Everything Seamlessly

Stop breaking immersion to hunt for details. Type [[character name]] while writing and instantly link to any NPC, location, or plot element in your campaign.

Share Professional Content

Stop embarrassing handouts and messy notes. Switch to view mode for clean, D&D-themed presentations that make your campaign look professionally crafted.

Never Lose Your Work

Stop losing hours of prep work to crashed browsers or forgotten saves. Everything saves automatically as you type, from any device, anywhere.

Professional Campaign Management

Whether you're running your first campaign or you're a seasoned DM, ArcAide scales with your needs. From simple one-shots to complex multi-year campaigns with hundreds of NPCs.

Master Your Craft

Get the most out of ArcAide with our comprehensive guides and learn advanced techniques

Getting Started Guide

New to ArcAide? Learn the basics of campaign management and master the arc framework in minutes.

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Advanced Features

Discover power user features like hierarchical arcs, internal linking, view modes, and advanced search.

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