Crimson Desert can be overwhelming—do this one thing in each new city to make your life much easier

Playing Crimson Desert for the first time is overwhelming to say the least. When you're not contending with new systems and a not-always-optimal control system, you're exploring its massive world and marvelling at just how much is crammed together. It sometimes feels like every corner you turn, there's a new mechanic to learn or activity to try out. Well, if you're feeling a bit overwhelmed around where to begin, do this first.

When you start out and arrive in Hernand as Kliff, ring the bell in the tower in the centre of town.