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This page provides an overview of the journal and links to the various pages we have about how to use the journal. For a complete list of scripting guides, see the [https://docs.baldursgate3.game/Scripting Scripting] page.

= Overview =
The journal is a game system that logs important quests so the player doesn't have to memorise their objectives. Each quest is an adventure with a clear goal and multiple steps to complete. Quests are logged in the in-game Quest Journal.[[File:23a6e569-6075-40ca-bc22-07e5ebcdafbe.png|alt=This is an in-game screenshot of the quest journal in Baldur's Gate 3.|center|thumb|809x809px|An in-game screenshot of the Quest Journal in Baldur's Gate 3.]]

= Tutorials =
The following tutorial will guide you through the process of adding a quest to the journal and triggering updates through script.
* [[Journal: Adding a Quest to a Situation|Adding a Quest to a Situation]]

= How-To Guides =
There are multiple tools and features involved in adding a quest to the journal. The following guides will explain how to use these.
* [[Using Quest Flags in Dialogue]]
* [[Working with Map Markers]]

= Reference Documentation =
The following pages provide general guidelines and conventions used when designing quests in the journal.

* [[Journal Structure Overview]]
* [[Journal Editor Overview]]
* [[Journal Design Guidelines]]
* [[Adding Quest Rewards]]
* [[Journal: Naming Conventions|Naming Conventions]]

= API =
The following pages outline the specific calls and helpers used when working with the journal in script. See also [[Osiris API]].
* [[Journal Osiris Calls]]
* [[Journal DB Helpers]]


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