While your journal (the in-game notebook used to record evidence) cannot be placed within the game environment, you can indeed place the Ghost Writing Book in Phasmophobia on console to gather crucial evidence.
Placing the Ghost Writing Book on Console
The Ghost Writing Book is an essential piece of equipment used to obtain "Ghost Writing" evidence, which is required for identifying specific ghost types. Its placement is straightforward and follows a similar interaction method to placing other items in the game.
Here's how to place it:
- Equip the Ghost Writing Book: Ensure the Ghost Writing Book is selected in your inventory and held in your character's hand.
- Aim at a Surface: Look at a flat surface where you want to place the book. This can be the floor, a table, a shelf, or any other appropriate flat area.
- Initiate Placement: While aiming, hold down the Secondary Use key/button on your console controller. This is typically a trigger or shoulder button (e.g., L2 on PlayStation, LT on Xbox).
- Position Preview: A translucent preview of the opened Ghost Writing Book will appear, showing you exactly where it will be placed. You can adjust your aim slightly to fine-tune the position.
- Release to Place: Once you are satisfied with the placement, release the Secondary Use key/button. The Ghost Writing Book will then be set down on the surface.
Tips for Effective Placement
- Ghost Room Priority: Always prioritize placing the Ghost Writing Book within the ghost's suspected room or area. This increases the chances of the ghost interacting with it.
- Visible Areas: Place it in an open, easily visible spot so you can quickly check for writing when you re-enter the room.
- Near Other Equipment: Sometimes, placing it near other evidence-gathering equipment like a Spirit Box or EMF Reader can be effective, as ghosts often interact with objects in close proximity.
Distinction: Journal vs. Ghost Writing Book
It's important to clarify the difference between the terms:
- Journal: This refers to your evidence notebook, which is a user interface element. It's where you record your findings, check objectives, and identify the ghost type. This cannot be physically dropped or placed in the game world.
- Ghost Writing Book: This is a physical item you purchase and equip. Its purpose is to be placed on a surface for the ghost to write in, providing a specific type of evidence.
By understanding this distinction, you can effectively use the Ghost Writing Book to aid your ghost hunting endeavors in Phasmophobia.
