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Ditto.

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Additionally, it’s really fun when a message sets up a joke...

A text box reading "If only I had a lover..."
Screenshot: FromSoftware / Kotaku
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...and something in the world completes the punchline.

A text box reading "Whip."
Screenshot: FromSoftware / Kotaku
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Some of the most disappointing moments in Elden Ring have come from not being able to use the giant ballistae that menace you in certain regions. Give us a lever, FromSoftware!

A text box reading "If only I had a lever..."
Screenshot: FromSoftware / Kotaku
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I think these guys are too far gone to save, but it’s a nice thought.

A text box reading "Offer rain."
Screenshot: FromSoftware / Kotaku
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Listen, knowing your limits is important. Do what you gotta do, just be safe.

A text box reading "If only I had a giant... but hole."
Screenshot: FromSoftware / Kotaku
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Just in case you, like me, wonder if Elden Ring might pull a Sekiro­-like snake jumpscare every time you cross a long bridge, this helpful message should set your mind at ease.

A text box reading "No snake ahead."
Screenshot: FromSoftware / Kotaku
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Elden Ring is tough with a somber backstory, but it’s also the funniest game I’ve played in a long time. Feel free to share some of your favorite messages in the comments, I’d love to see what you’ve found and/or come up with yourself. The more absurd the better!