Quote Originally Posted by Vahlnir View Post
Did you ask anyone how they worked? If you don't want to do that then figure them out yourself. If you don't want that either you can always read or watch a guide. I died a lot in my first few runs too (probably more than you) but eventually I picked up on these things. In my opinion they aren't hard to deal with once you know what's what. I'm a casual player by just about every standard. It's fine as is on this front. They teach you the mechanics through trial and error. Not everything needs to be displayed in big, bold letters on a flashing neon sign which reads "OMG STAND HERE NOW!" (The game already does that by the way in most parts of the game). There is nothing wrong with having to use one's brain a bit. I'd argue that it is actually quite healthy. lol
Nobody has talked or so much as paused in any of the runs I've been in. Like I said in the OP, I read up on the strats, but it was a far cry from seeing them. I imagine most people don't even do that much the first time.