Elden Ring (2/25/2022)

[pinja]

I landed in what I suppose is a late game area within the first hour, ran like a mad man, got back on track and now try to figure out how I can equip items to that quick "bar" menu I was told about when getting my pony. Plus I try to figure out how summoning works. The controls got more complex, the explanations stayed scarce. So far, I like it, but I haven't yet learned to love it. The difgiculty is there, although being good at DS3 makes it a lot easier to get into it.

[Hurbster]

Honestly, the game is good, but I'm not having...that much fun.

[The Ichi]

I keep restarting and trying a new character, it really is Skyrim all over again.

[Welfare Willis]

Feb 28, 2022 6:59:00 GMT -5 The Ichi said:

I keep restarting and trying a new character, it really is Skyrim all over again.

Yup, I went with astro mage build, but I am curious what the up-and-close builds lives are like. Also those who went with archer dex builds.



You know I don't get as angry as I thought I would with this type of game. I think as long as you accept death as part of the process.

[Confused Mark Wahlberg]

Feb 28, 2022 0:04:33 GMT -5 hashtagdaley/JudasDay said:

Anyone else fight the Erdtree Watchdog yet? Super early mini-boss, one of the first dungeons.

That thing legitimately freaked me out. It’s movement pattern was scary. Like out of a horror game scary.

Esp. when it stands up and start walking on two legs!

[lionheart21]

Feb 28, 2022 7:22:19 GMT -5 Welfare Willis said:

Feb 28, 2022 6:59:00 GMT -5 The Ichi said:

I keep restarting and trying a new character, it really is Skyrim all over again.

Yup, I went with astro mage build, but I am curious what the up-and-close builds lives are like. Also those who went with archer dex builds.



You know I don't get as angry as I thought I would with this type of game. I think as long as you accept death as part of the process.

As someone who went with the Samurai build, while it does feel a bit more limited due to not having access to spells or incantations, I’ve usually been drawn to builds that just rely on a sword (or katana) and shield to get through.

I really also like the introduction of Guard Counters.

[Confused Mark Wahlberg]

I do love how in these games that everything just hates you instantly. Humans, monsters, animals, etc..

Like a little crab sees you and thinks f*** YOU!!!

[hashtagdaley/JudasDay]

Man, Stormview Castle is MASSIVE just on its own.

[Johnny B. Decent]

Feb 28, 2022 11:08:05 GMT -5 Confused Mark Wahlberg said:

I do love how in these games that everything just hates you instantly. Humans, monsters, animals, etc..

Like a little crab sees you and thinks f*** YOU!!!

It really is the new Skyrim then.

[hashtagdaley/JudasDay]

Oooooooookayyyyyy

Godrick is a meat grinder. Gonna have to take my skills elsewhere for like 20 levels worth of souls.

[pinja]

Finally found a Claymore-like greatsword, told Alberich that daddy's back - and got disappointed afterwards. Some day, I swear, I'll just go where I'm supposed to go and continue.
The game still tries to teach me that it's NOT DS3, but I refuse to acknowledge, fully aware that it makes things more difficult. At least I learned how to let the ghost dogs out! It's slowly starting to grow on me.

[Starshine]

So I’ve played just under 2 hours so far. I decided to time how long it took me to die the first time and lasted 49 seconds. Somehow I decided that following a ghost man jumping off a ledge to his death was a good idea… I don’t like what I’m learning about myself here.

But I have beaten my first boss. So I’m feeling pretty good so far.

[Confused Mark Wahlberg]

Having a lot of 'take your ass back to Limgrave' moments whenever I try to fight something above my level. It's all good practice for later, I guess.

[Hurbster]

Not my cup of tea, got a refund. Looks like Souls games are just not for me.

[Confused Mark Wahlberg]

Another thing I'm noticing is that the enemies aren't nearly as stupid as in the past Souls games. Hell, I remember in DS3 getting one of those aggressive Frost Knights to literally fall down a lift shaft and kill himself. There were dozens of examples of enemies and esp. invaders just falling off of stuff to their death.

But in this game, they either are smart enough not to do that, or programmed so you can't just push them off of cliffs no matter what.

["American Cream" Dusty Loads]

Took me all day yesterday to get through Stormveil Castle only to beat Godrick in a few tries. Now I’m just running around to different places still feeling underlevelled lol.

[Zone Was Wrong]

I remember saying earlier that I sucked at these games and wouldn't end up getting it. I lied and bought it and am now addicted to it.

[Confused Mark Wahlberg]

There's going to be a bunch of no-hit runs ruined by the arrow/magic to the back outta nowhere that seems to be way more prominent.

[Mecca]

I might have to sell Plasma to actually get a PS5....is it worth it?

[Blindkarevik]

I got it last week and played it a bit over the weekend, got thoroughly and completely thrashed by everything I've run into, thus far. Managed to clear out two caves, but that's it. However, the open world setting definitely allows for easier grinding spots so I'm hoping to get to some of that before my next fight with... well, pretty much anything.