Session Recap
A session recap is a summarised version of the events of one or more previous sessions of the campaign. Whether the players or the game master (GM) give a session recap before the session begins, special attention should be given to anyone who has missed one or more sessions—to bring them up to speed and make sure they can fill in the gaps for their character’s absence.
Single-person Recap
When a single player or the GM recaps the previous sessions, it’s considered a Single-person Recap. The recap may be delivered as a performance, or the player or GM may simply give a rough outline of key events.
Collaborative Recap
In a Collaborative Recap, each player gives a summary of the events of previous sessions from the perspective of their character. The recap may be delivered as an emergent conversation, which players jumping in whenever it feels natural, or everyone could take their turn, retelling events as necessary for their character’s viewpoint to be told. The GM’s role in a collaborative recap is to fill in any glaring holes, provide framing, and transition into and out of the recap.