LogFAQs > #939045545

It's a great way of supplementing the main game's story or, in the case of something like the ES games, adding lore.

However, it can be annoying when it tells most of the main narrative, especially when the audio files or notes might be hidden.

ParanoidObsessive posted...

If you go the Skyrim/Elder Scrolls route and go "There's TONS of lore, but almost none of it actually matters, and you have to read all these books we've scattered everywhere to know any of it",

It doesn't have to matter. The fact that it exists shows that the world extends beyond the basic storyline and thus enriches it. A lot of the more relevant lore (like the White-Gold Concordant) is also available through NPCs.

And while the game could support a feature like a library to consolidate the information to some extent (especially after you've found the book), it's kinda easier to just use a wiki after the fact especially because the wiki will often have bridging material, notes, or added context.

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