Searches like game guide books usually come from a specific moment of being stuck, so this starts with the answer and explains the reasoning afterwards.

Most of the disagreement online here comes from people describing different versions. Most advice on this topic assumes you already know half the answer, which is exactly the problem. Keep the first attempt simple and add refinements only after it works.

The short answer

Do the straightforward version first; it solves this for most people, and the detailed section exists for when it does not.

The straightforward version

Small details matter more than they should here, so read the order of steps carefully. Start with the simplest option before touching anything that is hard to reverse. Written notes beat memory when you come back to this in a month. Most advice on this topic assumes you already know half the answer, which is exactly the problem.

People often blame the game when the actual cause is a setting they changed weeks ago. Most advice on this topic assumes you already know half the answer, which is exactly the problem. Keep the first attempt simple and add refinements only after it works.

Why it works

If you are short on time, the first section alone is usually enough. Treat the numbers as a guideline; your exact result depends on your setup and current version. Anything marked optional really is optional, so skip it without guilt.

  • Check the version you are running before following any step-by-step advice.
  • Back up your save if the game gives you the option.
  • Write down what you changed, so you can undo it if the result gets worse.
  • Test one change at a time instead of five at once.
  • Keep a spare loadout for the attempts that go badly.
  • Confirm the starting conditions before following any steps.

Edge cases worth knowing

Most advice on this topic assumes you already know half the answer, which is exactly the problem. If something here stops matching what you see on screen, the game has probably changed a value in an update. Start with the simplest option before touching anything that is hard to reverse. There is a fast way and a safe way, and they are not the same thing.

Most advice on this topic assumes you already know half the answer, which is exactly the problem. Doing this properly once is faster than doing it approximately three times. Most of the disagreement online here comes from people describing different versions.

Mistakes worth avoiding

  • Changing several settings at once, then having no idea which one helped.
  • Giving up one attempt before the point where it usually clicks.
  • Skipping the preparation step because it looks boring, then repeating the hard part four times.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an easier way?

Often, but the easy route tends to be less reliable. The method above trades a couple of extra minutes for a result that works the first time.

Does this apply to every version?

The steps target the current release. Older versions usually behave the same way, though menus may sit in different places.

Does this still work after the latest update?

It did at the time of writing. If a step no longer matches, the underlying idea normally still applies even when a menu has moved.

Game Guide Books is not complicated once the order of operations is clear, and now it is.