Getting into the game

Every week, when I sit down at the table, I complete a specific ritual that helps me get focused and ready to play.

First, I make sure I have a drink. Next, I pull out my character sheet and review it; I check over my weapons/spells, depending on what class I'm playing. Most importantly, I review my notes from the last session. I take pretty extensive notes (you never know when you'll need to know the name of the innkeeper from two towns back); I like to look over my notes to remember what happened last time, to get my mind thinking like my character. Finally, I pull out my dice for the evening. I have to find my lucky d20; for those of you who are curious, it's translucent green with white numbers, and the 7's are crossed. Then I find a couple of other d20's (in the event that my lucky one lets me down) and a handful of whatever other dice I need for my attacks.

Completing my ritual helps me get focused and ready to play, and while I'm not saying everyone should follow my ritual, I do think everyone needs their own.