Recap Raven

Introduction

Recap Raven is a Discord-native AI assistant designed for tabletop RPG groups, particularly Dungeons & Dragons campaigns. It listens to voice sessions, automatically records and transcribes everything, then produces player-safe recaps, private GM notes, and a searchable campaign memory. What sets it apart is that every answer to a campaign question is backed by a direct transcript quote, giving players and DMs verifiable evidence rather than vague summaries. For tables that value continuity without extra homework, this tool aims to be the behind-the-scenes archivist.

Key Features

The platform bundles a wide range of features that cover the entire session lifecycle:

• Automatic voice recording and transcription: The bot joins a Discord voice channel and captures the full session. Speech is mapped to player characters, with speaker attribution and timestamps.
• Player-safe recaps: After the session, a shareable recap is generated that highlights key moments, decisions, and discoveries. Crucially, it excludes GM secrets and speculative notes, so it is safe to post in the main channel.
• GM-only analytics and feedback: Dungeon Masters get access to a private dashboard with session scores, participation stats, spotlight balance, table energy, and pillars-of-play breakdowns (exploration, social, combat). This feedback helps improve session pacing without requiring player surveys.
• Campaign memory with source citations: The Campaign World is an automatic wiki that tracks NPCs, places, items, and lore. Users can "Ask" about past events and receive answers that include direct transcript quotes as evidence, making it easy to verify details.
• Hooks and open threads: The system identifies unresolved story threads, quests, and mysteries from the transcript, showing how they evolved over sessions and flagging any that may have been resolved.
• Next-session prep: The tool generates practical prompts and likely story directions based on recent play, helping the DM prepare without dictating a rigid script.
• Multi-language support: Transcripts and recaps can be generated in English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, and Brazilian Portuguese, accommodating international tables.
• Privacy and consent controls: Recording is announced in-channel, raw audio is deleted within minutes of transcription, and users can export or delete their data at any time. The company states that user content is not used to train AI models.

These features go beyond simple recording; the goal is to create a living campaign history that the whole table can trust.

How It Works

Using Recap Raven is straightforward and integrates directly into the existing Discord workflow. A server admin first invites the bot via the OAuth link on the homepage. Once added, the user creates a campaign and configures basic settings.

At game time, players join their usual voice channel. A designated member or the DM types /session start to begin recording. The bot notifies everyone in text and plays an audio cue, ensuring consent is clear. As the session unfolds, Recap Raven captures the dialogue and maps it to character names based on voice recognition and previous session data.

When the session ends, the bot begins processing. Typical turnaround is under ten minutes, though longer recordings may take more time. During processing, the status is visible in the app. Once complete, several artifacts appear: a player-safe recap posted directly to the channel, private GM notes accessible only to the DM, and updated campaign memory entries.

Players can interact with the bot later by asking questions in Discord, such as "Where was Sol'Thun's soul stored?" The response will include a direct quote from the session transcript, linking back to the exact source. The campaign world wiki is also continually updated as new sessions are recorded, so the context grows automatically. For those curious about the underlying workflow, the Discord-native setup guide provides a visual overview.

Use Cases

Recap Raven is likely valuable for several types of TTRPG groups:

• Weekly D&D groups: A recurring group with a complex storyline can use the recap to refresh everyone's memory before each session. The automatic timeline helps when players miss a week.
• Long-running campaigns (3+ years): For campaigns that span dozens or hundreds of sessions, tracking NPCs and plot threads manually becomes overwhelming. The searchable campaign memory and hooks system make it easy to look up obscure lore from Session 57.
• GMs who want to improve: The private analytics provide objective data on table energy, spotlight distribution, and player engagement. A DM can identify whether one player dominates conversation or whether combat scenes are too frequent.
• Tables with international players: The multi-language support allows the bot to generate transcripts and recaps in the group's preferred language, removing a barrier for non-native English speakers.
• Players who prefer not to take notes: Instead of pausing to jot down details, players can simply ask the bot later. This keeps the game flowing and ensures no major beats are missed.

The service also includes guides and tutorials on best practices for recording, session note-taking, and using Discord bots for TTRPGs, making it a useful resource for new and experienced DMs alike. One particularly helpful resource is the recording and consent guide, which explains how to approach the table about being recorded.

Pricing & Value

Recap Raven offers a tiered subscription model. The free plan provides one complete recorded session, including transcription, recap, GM analytics, and a trial of campaign memory. This is a risk-free way to evaluate the product.

The paid plans start at $7.99/month for the "Recap Only" tier, which includes five sessions per month across up to five campaigns. This is ideal for a single weekly game. For groups that want the full campaign memory and cross-session awareness, the "Campaign Memory" plan starts at $11.99/month and scales from 5 to 20 sessions per month, supporting 10–50 campaigns. There is also a "Bring Your Own AI" option for advanced users.

All plans include recording, transcription, player-safe recaps, and GM analytics. The main differentiation is the depth of memory features. Given that a VTT subscription can cost $10/month or more, Recap Raven's pricing is reasonable for a specialized tool that saves hours of manual note-taking and prep. To see all the details, compare plans on their pricing page.

Final Verdict

Recap Raven is a polished, purpose-built solution for a niche but passionate audience: tabletop RPG players who run their sessions over Discord. Its strengths are the quality of its AI-generated recaps, the strict separation between player-facing content and GM-only notes, and the verifiable nature of its campaign memory. The emphasis on consent and data deletion is also commendable in an era of increasing privacy concerns.

The limitations are somewhat inherent to the product: it is exclusive to Discord, requires a paid subscription for ongoing use, and does not offer source code for self-hosting. However, for the target demographic, those trade-offs are likely acceptable. This is not a general-purpose meeting recorder; it is a focused assistant for a specific community. For DMs who run long campaigns on Discord, Recap Raven could easily become an indispensable part of the toolkit. The free trial makes it easy to test its value before committing.