Simple Player Journal - espless
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #75 of 102 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Press the hotkey ('Home' by default) and it will bring up a text entry box. Click 'OK' to save. The saved journal entry will be located in Data\PlayerJournal.txt (this will be in your Overwrite if using MO2). There is one common player journal across all saves.
You can set a new hotkey as well as configure the size of the text box using the Mod Configuration Menu (requires MCM Extender).
Usage notes:
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[]The journal can be accessed as long as no active menu is open.
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]The journal can be updated in real time using a text editor. If you update the journal using a text editor, those changes will be visible in game the next time you open the journal.[]Move the cursor using the left and right arrow keys as well as the Page Up and Page Down keys.
[]As what seems to be the case with all script runner scripts (as far as I can tell) using Hot Reload breaks its ability to read/write files. Only really applies to mod developers as they are the only people using Hot Reload.
Simple Player Journal is a lightweight mod that adds an in-game journal for taking notes during gameplay, with notes saved to a text file. It has 158 endorsements and over 110,000 downloads, last updated in September 2025. Ideal for players who want a basic note-taking tool without complex features.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Over 110,000 downloads show it's a popular tool for many players.
- Saves notes to a text file, so you can read them outside the game.
- Lightweight and simple—no bloat, just a basic journal.
⚠️ Cons
- Only 158 endorsements compared to downloads, so it's not heavily praised.
- No mention of UI customization or advanced features like multiple journals.
- May lack integration with other mods or hotkeys for quick access.
For players who want a straightforward way to jot down notes without alt-tabbing. Great for roleplayers, builders, or anyone tracking quests and ideas. Skip if you need a feature-rich journal with tabs, search, or fancy UI.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if the mod requires a mod manager or manual installation—most simple mods are drop-in.
- Test the journal in a new game to ensure the text file saves correctly.
- Look for a keybind in the mod settings to open the journal quickly.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- physicsgaming
- Version
- 2.0.0
- Downloads
- 110,613
- Endorsements
- 158
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 8/12/2023
- Updated
- 9/25/2025
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