You Can Enjoy Elden Ring Without Taking Notes

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Many who had a chance to get into Elden Ring early have suggested players keep notes about their journey, but it isn't necessary to have fun in FromSoftware's latest. The suggestion stems from Elden Ring's lack of a quest log, which leaves details of the game's various tasks to be remembered. Players who want to follow every cryptic thread muttered by an NPC might want to heed the advice of keeping notes, but it really isn't a necessity, as Elden Ring is rewarding even without completing its side quests.

Some players even have Elden Ring journals with art to supplement their immersion. For most, the journey through the Lands Between will be a long one, and FromSoftware's games are very good at having the main character be a stand-in for the player themself. Detailed notes not only help some players keep track of NPCs they've met and side quest opportunities they've been given, but also provide an opportunity for the immense undertaking of the game to become more tangible for people who want the extra layer of engagement.

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The daunting reputation that has come to surround FromSoftware games due to their difficulty has created this perception that they are ultra-serious games that only certain gamers can enjoy, but that's very far from the truth. Even those who didn't like Dark Souls might enjoy Elden Ring because of its approachability. FromSoftware's games may be difficult and obtuse, but Elden Ring provides some very basic forms of entertainment that don't require diligent note-taking.

The stakes posed by Elden Ring are incredibly dire; the Lands Between have fallen into ruin after the Shattering, and the Tarnished (including a guy literally called the Dung Eater) have come