Clue Tracker

The template’s metadata:

---
id: clue_tracker
title: Clue Tracker
type: clue_tracker
level: module
purpose: Track clues and information flow in mystery scenarios
author: Mimir Team
variables: []
---

Managing information flow through your module

Essential Clues (Must Find)

These clues are critical to completing the module. Each has multiple discovery methods.

Clue 1: [Clue Name]

The Information: [What the clue reveals]
Why It Matters: [How it advances the story]

Discovery Methods:

□ Location: [Where] - [How it’s found]
□ NPC: [Who] - [What triggers reveal]
□ Action: [What PCs do] - [Result]

Status: □ Not Found | □ Found | □ Understood

Clue 2: [Clue Name]

The Information: [What the clue reveals]
Why It Matters: [How it advances the story]

Discovery Methods:

□ Location: [Where] - [How it’s found]
□ NPC: [Who] - [What triggers reveal]
□ Action: [What PCs do] - [Result]

Status: □ Not Found | □ Found | □ Understood

Clue 3: [Clue Name]

The Information: [What the clue reveals]
Why It Matters: [How it advances the story]

Discovery Methods:

□ Location: [Where] - [How it’s found]
□ NPC: [Who] - [What triggers reveal]
□ Action: [What PCs do] - [Result]

Status: □ Not Found | □ Found | □ Understood

Supporting Information (Helpful but Optional)

Supporting Clue: [Name]

Information: [What it reveals]
Found Via: [Single method]
Benefit: [How it helps if found]
Status: □ Not Found | □ Found

Supporting Clue: [Name]

Information: [What it reveals]
Found Via: [Single method]
Benefit: [How it helps if found]
Status: □ Not Found | □ Found

Red Herrings (Intentional Misdirection)

Red Herring: [Name]

False Lead: [What it suggests]
Why Believable: [What makes it credible]
Truth: [What’s actually happening]
Purpose: [Why include this misdirection]

Player Theories Tracker

Track what your players think is happening:

Session	Player	Theory	Accuracy	Response
[#]	[Name]	[What they think]	[Right/Wrong/Partial]	[How to guide]
[#]	[Name]	[What they think]	[Right/Wrong/Partial]	[How to guide]

Information Flow Checklist

Session Start

Review which clues found last session
Check if any clues were misunderstood
Plan which clues available this session

During Play

Mark clues as discovered
Note HOW each clue was found
Track player interpretations

Session End

Verify essential clues on track
Identify any needed course corrections
Plan next session’s information availability

Emergency Clue Delivery

If players are stuck:

The Helpful NPC: [Name] arrives with [partial clue] because [reason]

The Environmental Reveal: [Event] happens, revealing [clue]

The Overheard Conversation: PCs hear [NPCs] discussing [clue]

The Dream/Vision: [Character] experiences [revelation] showing [clue]

Module Completion Requirements

Essential clues needed to reach conclusion:

[Clue 1 found and understood]
[Clue 2 found and understood]
[Clue 3 found and understood]
[Players made the connection between clues]
[Players know where/how to proceed]