Do people actually read ALL notes, books, and audiographs?

[got hacked]

It bothers me that the devs spent all time writing these and do not include it in the main story. It breaks the immersion when you're on a mission and have to read all these notes and stuff.

Just wondering, do the majority of people here read everything the game presented? or some? or none? Thanks!

[Renfrew]

In my first playthough:
Notes = yes - notes are short and often have useful information, so I don't see these as immersion breaking
Books = no - books are just bonus lore, and barely relevant to the current task, just skip books unless you know you need them (e.g. cracking a safe code) or if you are really that devoted to the game
audiographs = yes - good character development, but sadly these make no sense, because they make noise, but no one around you will act as if they can hear it, so these are immersion breaking

[cuss]

same as above about notes and books. and audiographs are just a dumb idea. play one a couple metres away from an enemy and they just ignore it. as stated, it makes no sense.

[RED]

not all of them, there are some that do kinda break immersion. Like the last audiograph from Pendleton is located in the sewers of the Hounds Pit, the only way you would know about this is if you checked the sewers again before the final mission or some youtube video. Storywise, there's no reason to go the sewers again.

[machete man]

Yep, i read all of the books/autographs i could find.

[nachums]

I find the books a total waste of time. The notes sometimes help in the game, so I read those.

The audiographs don't add anything in terms of helping complete anything, but I think they add a bit of atmosphere.

[Halcyform]

Originally posted by Jake Jueng:

It bothers me that the devs spent all time writing these and do not include it in the main story. It breaks the immersion when you're on a mission and have to read all these notes and stuff.

Just wondering, do the majority of people here read everything the game presented? or some? or none? Thanks!

It's one of my favorite parts about these kinds of games. I enjoy reading the books, notes and whatever else is available.

Same reason why I like Elder Scrolls and Fallout (Not 76, though. They dropped the ball on that one big time).

Books, notes, etc are echoes that are left over from past events. Reading them (not skimming) fleshes out the overall experience and you get much more out of it. Of course, some folks can't be bothered with it.

[tv]

These are the best part of the game

[Preben]

No lol. I just wanna stab some nerds.

[bipolarbasilisk]

No life bro :/

[Lar Dass]

i never read anything when i first played many years ago, now to finish achievements and playing in 0 chaos i will for extra interest

[Malak]

Just like any game, some are into the story and some are not. I suggest technically "reading" them all because when the combo is a list of strictures, for example, then you will need that book in your journal.

[bulletshowerr]

Is there an achievement for reading everything? I dont think it is.

Edit: didnt found any achievement for reading everything. However to answer the question of TS: no, i dont read everything BUT i always opens and immediality close everything so it is saved in my inventory when needed like clues for missions.

[Honey]

Originally posted by got hacked:

It bothers me that the devs spent all time writing these and do not include it in the main story. It breaks the immersion when you're on a mission and have to read all these notes and stuff.

Just wondering, do the majority of people here read everything the game presented? or some? or none? Thanks!

what i do is open nearly eveything i come across but only read it if it seems important, sometimes especially in the second game side quests are only accessible through reading notes, and sometimes books and audiographs. if you open it and close it you will immedietly know if its quest important and dont need to spend time reading it.

[machete man]

Finished it 15 times, 2-3 playthroughs i did read everything. Some are very interesting

[YaDaiyu]

I do! I love it! I scour every corner of the map to read or listen to it! It actually immerses me in the game.