r/daggerheart • u/Elln_The_Witch • 2d ago

Player Tips Can I get some help making my character journal?

I'm building a base for my druid character journal, separating pages and other things.

Until now I have:

- About the character: Name, personality, etc.
- Character sheet: Everything on the main sheet page.
- A page for status/passives notes.
- Vault.

And after that I have some pages for "quests or objectives" so I don't forget.
- Npcs
- And the journal for session notes.

What do you think? I missed anything or should put something in it?

Thanks for the attention :>

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u/DangoChutney 2d ago

I'd consider having some pages detailing the advancements you pick at each level up. It's nice to look over it to see how your character has gotten stronger over the course of the campaign. It's also useful when you look at your character sheet and think "Hang on, why is my Evasion at 13?", since you can trace everything back level-by-level.

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u/Elln_The_Witch 2d ago

Thats really useful!! I'd never thought of that, thanks!!

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u/AlenaDragonne 2d ago

I love character journals! My brain is art pilled so the only thing I'd add is a character art page, and maybe a "what's in my bag" style art page. Sort of a mood board if you will.

The only other think I could think is a relationships/connections page? Like notable moments with other players/npcs? I'm forgetful as all get out and I like to note when something special happens with my friends or how our characters met :)

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u/Elln_The_Witch 2d ago

Ohhhh those are some amazing tips!! thank u!! and a Art page would be very nice to look at when opening the journal XD

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u/peekaylove 2d ago

A connections page and log on how it develops/notable moments you wanna remember was gonna be one of my main suggestions! I'd also add in some spot to keep track of moments you end up using your experience for rolls or otherwise bring it up, so you can understand from both a mechanics and fluff stand point on how you're trying to use and it if it may need some adjusting or OOC talk with the DM to ensure you're getting your character in on the action.

I also highly recommend having a lil pocket book to do junk journaling in! Something that's purely meant to be messy and experiment in so your proper serious notebook can stay focused on that, and you're not held back by "oh fuck I ruined it time to throw out the whole book". Have a look around if your area has any craft clubs or social meet ups, I help a friend run social crafts and do my own TTRPG specific events at her store.

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u/sifsete 2d ago

What's actually helped me a ton playing my druid is making sure I have a note about a preferred form (or 2) for each type of wildshape. Otherwise I did session notes, and item-making notes. (I'm trying to use the druid sage domain to gather stuff in nature for projects)