Better Journal
⚪ Last updated 2020Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 8.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #2 of 8 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
LEGENDARY EDITION JOURNAL EDIT HERE, THANKS TO 55TUMBL
I'm not updating this mod, I have other shit keeping me busyMass Effect 3 has a chronic problem in that some of its quest's descriptions lack directions to their objectives. This mod aims to change that with rewritten descriptions.
OLD: An elcor on the Citadel needs the Code of the Ancients to inspire his people. Recover the holy book from Dekuuna and return it to him at Purgatory.
NEW: An Elcor ambassador has requested an emergency extraction of warriors and civilians trapped on his homeworld of Dekuuna (Phontes system, Silean Nebula). Rescue any remaining survivors, then return to the ambassador in the Citadel Presidium for Elcor military support.
Translated Versions:
German/Deutsch - Hier! Danke XXXBold
Polish/Polskie - Dziękuję ConfidenTi
Installation
DOWNLOAD THE APPROPRIATE VERSION. IF YOU HAVE EGM, DOWNLOAD THE EGM VERSION. IF YOU DON'T HAVE EGM, DOWNLOAD THE VANILLA VERSION.
Mod Manager Install
1: Import archive (. 7z file) from ME3MM
2: Apply mod
If you want to translate this mod, you have my blanket permission to do so. You can either make your own mod page or ask to add it here. Just message me and I'll either add the file or a link to your version.
Full Change List
Can be found here.
Patches:
1. 0: Proof of concept I called 1. 0 instead of 0. 5 or something, because it made me feel good at the time.
1. 1: First release, edited 24 quest descriptions to give directions to objectives.
1. 1. 1: Fixed a remnant of 1. 0.
1. 1. 2: (EGM only) Incorporated an EGM change that wasn't known before.
1. 2: Update to be in DLC mod format, as well as some minor rewrites
1. 2. 1: Rewrote descriptions to be clearer and more in line with ME2, as well as including a German version for vanilla.
Bugs/Mistakes
There should be none. However, if you notice one please tell me, and I'll fix it!
Better Journal rewrites quest descriptions to include precise objective locations, making it easier to find quest targets. It has 683 endorsements and was last updated in June 2020, indicating a stable, well-received mod for players who want clearer quest guidance.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 683 endorsements and over 8,000 downloads.
- Directly addresses a common pain point: vague quest descriptions.
- Lightweight UI mod that doesn't change core gameplay mechanics.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2020, so it may not be compatible with the latest game patches.
- Only rewrites 'many' quests, not all, so some vague descriptions remain.
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter quest text or journal UI.
For players who get lost or frustrated by vague quest descriptions and want precise objective locations. If you're a completionist or someone who prefers clear direction, this mod is a must-have. Skip if you're happy with the vanilla journal or use other quest overhaul mods that might conflict.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if the mod is compatible with your game version, as it hasn't been updated since 2020.
- If you use other quest mods, test for conflicts by loading a save with both active.
- Consider using a mod manager to easily enable/disable this mod if issues arise.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Masseffect3 Mods
- Author
- Arterius
- Version
- 1.2.1
- Downloads
- 8,276
- Endorsements
- 683
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 9/10/2019
- Updated
- 6/24/2020
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