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Re: Elden Ring
« Reply #440 on: April 24, 2024, 07:45:01 pm »
Okay, so much more fun as a Samurai!

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Re: Elden Ring
« Reply #441 on: April 26, 2024, 05:52:41 pm »
Samurai is best  8)
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Re: Elden Ring
« Reply #442 on: April 29, 2024, 02:17:04 pm »
My samurai’s unsheathe ability is CARRYING me  ;D

I heard there’s a better version of the Uchigatana somewhere in the game so I’m keeping my eyes open for it / any questline hinting at it.

I do also have the Bloodhound’s Fang now but don’t have the necessary strength level yet to use it. Not even sure if it’s better than the Uchi (I’ve mainly gone for a dexterity build).

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Re: Elden Ring
« Reply #443 on: April 29, 2024, 02:25:27 pm »
You're going pretty much down the route I took. First a DEX build, but I later switched to bleed focus, ie Rivers of Blood build. It makes the end game bit of ajoke to be honest, I chopped Malenia (late game boss) like she was made from wet paper. But pure DEX is fine as well.

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Re: Elden Ring
« Reply #444 on: April 29, 2024, 03:15:55 pm »
Well, I’m going down a different route since I’ve been happy to use my horse right from the get-go  ;D

Spent about an hour reading back through this thread and your journey from “this game is bollocks” to “this game is the dog’s bollocks” was EPIC  ;D

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Re: Elden Ring
« Reply #445 on: May 2, 2024, 07:50:08 am »
I’m about 15 hours in now and have done nothing whatsoever relating to the main story yet.

Everything in this god forsaken world scares the shit out of me so I’ve just been collecting buffs all around the map and leveling up by farming runes at Lenne’s Rise (big metal ball).

I’m at level 75 now and have the Nagakiba at +15 with the double slash AOW and the Blooodflame incantation for rapid bleed buildup.

It might be time to finally go visit Margit  ;D

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Re: Elden Ring
« Reply #446 on: May 2, 2024, 08:43:16 am »
Well, I’m going down a different route since I’ve been happy to use my horse right from the get-go  ;D

Spent about an hour reading back through this thread and your journey from “this game is bollocks” to “this game is the dog’s bollocks” was EPIC  ;D


Absolutely hated the dog-horse all through my playthrough.
Just managed to scrable enough patience to stick with it because all-walk playthrough was pretty much impossible.

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Re: Elden Ring
« Reply #447 on: May 2, 2024, 10:10:53 am »
I was at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday for the Elden Ring Symphony, which was pretty epic and made me want to play the game all over again.
Here's a snippet I found on YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOfCeCbFKq8&ab_channel=Speedy471

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Re: Elden Ring
« Reply #448 on: May 2, 2024, 08:13:15 pm »
I’m at level 75 now and have the Nagakiba at +15 with the double slash AOW and the Blooodflame incantation for rapid bleed buildup.

It might be time to finally go visit Margit  ;D

Damn dude you are gonna completely stomp the whole game if you are level 75 before visiting Margit, I think most people do that around lvl 20-25!
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« Reply #449 on: May 2, 2024, 09:59:20 pm »
Damn dude you are gonna completely stomp the whole game if you are level 75 before visiting Margit, I think most people do that around lvl 20-25!

I’m sure there are much much tougher challenges ahead - but yes, I finally went up to Margit and easily brushed him aside.

What can I say - I like to over-prepare ;D

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Re: Elden Ring
« Reply #450 on: May 4, 2024, 09:29:30 am »
Finished the gigantic Stormveil Castle last night and beat Godrick to get my first Great Rune 8)

Where do I go next? The Academy (already unlocked the seal at the entrance) or more exploration in Caelid? i.e. Radahn or Rennala first?

I’m level 83 now and my Bloodhound Fang (somber weapon) is at +6

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Re: Elden Ring
« Reply #451 on: May 5, 2024, 12:19:09 pm »
Finished the gigantic Stormveil Castle last night and beat Godrick to get my first Great Rune 8)

Where do I go next? The Academy (already unlocked the seal at the entrance) or more exploration in Caelid? i.e. Radahn or Rennala first?

I’m level 83 now and my Bloodhound Fang (somber weapon) is at +6
Liurnia before Caelid is defo the suggested route, but no reason not to explore wherever you want if you don't get frustrated.
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Re: Elden Ring
« Reply #452 on: May 5, 2024, 08:25:48 pm »
Finished the Raya Lucaria Academy and dispatched Renalla (beautiful boss fight!). Was my fave location so far!

Also managed to collect all Somber Smithing Stones 1-10 and am thus wielding a fully upgraded Bloodhound’s Fang 8)

If I add my usual buffs/incantations I get up to 970 base attack damage  :wave

Makes traversing these violent lands between much more relaxing.

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Re: Elden Ring
« Reply #453 on: May 6, 2024, 05:54:32 am »
Finished the Raya Lucaria Academy and dispatched Renalla (beautiful boss fight!). Was my fave location so far!

Also managed to collect all Somber Smithing Stones 1-10 and am thus wielding a fully upgraded Bloodhound’s Fang 8)

If I add my usual buffs/incantations I get up to 970 base attack damage  :wave

Makes traversing these violent lands between much more relaxing.

Not sure ‘relaxing’ is the right word mate.  I assume you haven’t made it to the capital or had the pleasure of meeting Miquella ?


In my opinion the difficulty ramps up once you get to the Altus Plateau, a location you’re not far off visiting.

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« Reply #454 on: May 6, 2024, 09:33:39 am »
In my opinion the difficulty ramps up once you get to the Altus Plateau, a location you’re not far off visiting.

Aye, I did a bit of exploring on the Altus Plateau (this was even before I had squared up to Margit ;D ). I think I'll head towards the festival in Caelid next before venturing into Leyndell.

Level 106 now.

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Re: Elden Ring
« Reply #455 on: May 6, 2024, 07:31:26 pm »
I am so OP that I just annihilated General Radhan without him making it to his second phase at all  ;D

Looks like I'll be putting this fine, fine game in the fridge for a while now that Hades II just released into Early Access. But I have a feeling that I'll be drawn back into it sooner rather than later.

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Re: Elden Ring
« Reply #456 on: May 6, 2024, 07:39:51 pm »
Never felt the urge to go back to Elden Ring. Replayed all other From games many times.

Once it’s all uncovered it felt kinda cooked. Also it was too easy to become unstoppable.

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Re: Elden Ring
« Reply #457 on: May 6, 2024, 07:42:26 pm »
Not planning on playing the DLC in June?

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Re: Elden Ring
« Reply #458 on: May 6, 2024, 07:46:10 pm »
Nah, not really.

I did finish and reasonably enjoyed the game, but after I was done it faded fast. Games like DS1, Sekiro on the other hand are etched so deep in my head. This just wasn’t that level for me, but I’m glad From made it and earned a lot of money.

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Re: Elden Ring
« Reply #459 on: June 5, 2024, 09:56:30 am »
The DLC sounds incredible, 50+ hours to finish it.

They've basically made Elden Ring 2  ;D

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Re: Elden Ring
« Reply #460 on: June 5, 2024, 10:59:05 am »
I'm not even 50 hours into the original yet! I just started again as I dropped it a long time ago, currently trying to figure out whether to run a greatsword (Claymore or Flamberge) or a collosal sword (greatsword).

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Re: Elden Ring
« Reply #461 on: June 18, 2024, 11:49:50 pm »
The DLC sounds incredible, 50+ hours to finish it.

They've basically made Elden Ring 2  ;D

Apparently 50 hours is a liars estimate

The game is about 75% the size of the original Elden Ring, and even at highest level you can get one shorted by basic enemies

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« Reply #462 on: June 19, 2024, 06:44:16 pm »
PC players can only start downloading the game at launch time? What kind of "pre-load" is that! Wanted to play tomorrow night but my internet is ass
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Re: Elden Ring
« Reply #463 on: June 20, 2024, 08:32:26 pm »
Just beat Mohg Lord Of Blood, just have to beat Radhan and the portal should be available to start the DLC when it’s released.

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« Reply #464 on: June 21, 2024, 04:19:24 pm »
Back from work and getting stuck in, he’s away in Leeds this weekend so I’ll not be leaving the couch ;D

How pretty is this game ffs

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Re: Elden Ring
« Reply #465 on: June 22, 2024, 08:54:31 am »
Anyone got to the end of the first zone?

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Rellana is fucking nails, I might have to go for a completely different build for this, genuinely don't remember struggling this much on any boss in any From title
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Re: Elden Ring
« Reply #466 on: July 3, 2024, 08:50:18 pm »
Generally speaking I don't think the DLC bosses have been as bad as people have made out (I'm almost at the end), but having just beaten him after too many attempts, may I just say
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fuck you, Commander Gaius. Awful, awful fight.
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« Reply #467 on: July 4, 2024, 02:44:50 am »
Generally speaking I don't think the DLC bosses have been as bad as people have made out (I'm almost at the end), but having just beaten him after too many attempts, may I just say
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fuck you, Commander Gaius. Awful, awful fight.
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hahaha i knew which boss you were gonna say before i even clicked the spoiler. that fucking charge man.

i've just finished this tonight, superb as always. just my favourite games to play. was great to step back into ER after a few years out.

not sure if you've seen any spoilers but yeah the last boss is uhhhhhhhhhhhhh

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Re: Elden Ring
« Reply #468 on: October 23, 2024, 09:05:16 pm »
Been playing the base game for the first time this week. First ever Souls game as well. Not quite sure what I think of it so far. It can be a bit glitchy on my bog standard PS4 and the landscape graphics are okay I guess compared to other open worlds. I find the cryptic nature of the story a bit annoying at times but it sure does keep me coming back for more! Went for a tank character as its something I've always avoided in other similar games. Can't wait to see how this develops.
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