The advancements map, saved per world/save, is one of my favorite Minecraft features. It’s a great way to track progress and get ideas for what to do next. I think a similar system in Vintage Story would be incredibly helpful, especially considering how overwhelming the game can be.
The handbook system is great, but it does spoil end-game items, which is a bit disappointing. In my opinion, it would be better if new recipes and guides in the handbook unlocked progressively, based on what we've already done and what we have.