Built-in Notebook

[Ataraxzy]

I'd love to see something like this.

Just a little scratch-pad where you can jot down notes important to that character, even in character. Things like "Found a room that's likely a monster room on Trollshaws level 2, come back later for it"

Can I just use notepad or EMACS or whatever? Sure, but having something built-in would be good, i mean, what doughty adventurer doesn't keep a journal?

[escargot]

I like this idea, but what would happen with the journal if the character dies? Dies with it? Will it be included in the dump?

[Final Master]

If this were included, I'd like it to be saved as a separate file that opens when called for during game. Character dumps are already too large to begin with; BUT this would be cool for notes, and to help write Days in the Lives while playing, and [hopefully], not needing to switch screens.

[Ataraxzy]

I like this idea, but what would happen with the journal if the character dies? Dies with it? Will it be included in the dump?

Two words: BONES FILE!

[itastelikelove]

I like this idea, but what would happen with the journal if the character dies? Dies with it? Will it be included in the dump?

Two words: BONES FILE!

You mean leave the notes behind as random lore for future characters to find? I kinda like that. As long as they stay pretty rare - wouldn't want to reduce loot just for an occasional humorous note from the past...

[asthmatic_thematic]

Love it. I really like ghosts from other roguelikes, and if there was some way to link finding the diary to an actual benefit, that'd be even better. (E.g., if a previous character died against boss X, and the next character finds the diary, the new character gets 3% + damage from something presumably written in the notebook. Nothing spectacular, just enough to make it neat.)