Elden Ring: New Fromsoft rpg

[Lazy8s]

I actually do like the games and crave them for some odd reason lol.

I do play(Have installment 3 and bought the PS5 few months back) from time to time but I just get so frustrated with dying and the start over lol. Which happens sooooo much!

I do admit I’ve ground a couple of teeth down playing these games I really question why I do this to myself sometimes, but I just love that feeling of beating the odds. No other games besides Souls or Niohs do it for me. I might be damaged

[Meteor_of_War]

The only thing I’m questioning is the release time. Steam says around 6pm tomorrow for us, but all other websites I’ve seen say the 25th.

I hope I hope it’s just where we fall on the global release…I really want to play this tomorrow evening.

So this morning fired up Steam and now it says Coming 25 Feb.

Don't shoot the messenger!

Still, it contradicts that PC Global Release timings image that says FEB 24 6PM EST, so we'll see I guess.

[Lazy8s]

So this morning fired up Steam and now it says Coming 25 Feb.

Don't shoot the messenger!

Still, it contradicts that PC Global Release timings image that says FEB 24 6PM EST, so we'll see I guess.

Mine says it unlocks in 7 hours and there’s a live stream of a player happening right now on the page….

[Meteor_of_War]

Looks like running the ps4 version on a ps5 is the only way to play a version of soulsbornkiroring without any technical issues.

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/d...st-impressions

Blah. Kind of a bummer there's no ultrawide resolution support, or above 60 fps for PC.

After playing Nioh 2 that supported both features I felt like Elden Ring surely would also. God dammit From Soft.

[Meteor_of_War]

Mine says it unlocks in 7 hours and there’s a live stream of a player happening right now on the page….

OK I see that as well, on the store page. I was looking at it in my game library - there it says "Coming 25 Feb, 2022."

They might just not have the store page and game library release times in sync.

[Lazy8s]

OK I see that as well, on the store page. I was looking at it in my game library - there it says "Coming 25 Feb, 2022."

They might just not have the store page and game library release times in sync.

Most likely - seeing that guy streaming now gives me hope we’ll be in game tonight. I’m like a little kid staring at the clock right now

[Meteor_of_War]

Most likely - seeing that guy streaming now gives me hope we’ll be in game tonight. I’m like a little kid staring at the clock right now

"That guy"

Its LobosJr!

[Lazy8s]

"That guy"

Its LobosJr!

As long as he’s playing and I can’t he’s “That guy”!

[Meteor_of_War]

I really need help to resist watching his stream right now.

[Lazy8s]

I really need help to resist watching his stream right now.

I’m avoiding anything Elden Ring. My YouTube stream is loaded with ‘review in progress’ uploads. I’m not even opening yt any more.

[Mangler]

I'm not watching anything from someone who actually plays souls-likes, I want to figure out things on my own.

[Jankan]

Damn, so it plays like a souls game? I suck at them.
I already prebought(PS5) elden ring just off art, graphics, and early videos.
I would have skipped it if I knew it played like a souls game. My own fault.

You couldn't see that from the previews? I watched one video and knew i wasn't going to like it and not going to bother with it

[DeathKnight]

If I ever wind up playing this game it will likely be a with a trainer from Cheat Happens.

[Tyr-Sog]

So this morning fired up Steam and now it says Coming 25 Feb.

Don't shoot the messenger!

Still, it contradicts that PC Global Release timings image that says FEB 24 6PM EST, so we'll see I guess.

I thought it was the 24th also.

I just looked at my PSN receipt and it does say a release date on the 24th.

[Meteor_of_War]

If I ever wind up playing this game it will likely be a with a trainer from Cheat Happens.

I don't understand this. I think I can understand if you just want to experience the world and story, without any frustrations if the games are too tough for you, but in that case why not just watch a playthrough video and save the money?

I guess you'd at least be supporting the developer with another purchase. I just don't really see why though if you're not going to get out of it what's most important, the feeling of accomplishment.

[Dungeoncrawler]

If I ever wind up playing this game it will likely be a with a trainer from Cheat Happens.

Unfortunately EAC is being used for drm. Its also being used in offline mode. To bypass eac will mean you can never play online (which is fine by me). I typically increase my damage output with cheat engine by a small degree to offset my lack of skills. Having the ability to save anywhere is also useful.

[Mangler]

Would it not be more fun to use the easy mode builds instead of straight up cheating?

[Dungeoncrawler]

Would it not be more fun to use the easy mode builds instead of straight up cheating?

Easy mode builds? Btw, future press will be releasing a hardcover, CE strategy guide in march. Great for being able to research the lore of the game.

[Mangler]

Easy mode builds? Btw, future press will be releasing a hardcover, CE strategy guide in march. Great for being able to research the lore of the game.

Magic Was OP in demon.
Dark Souls could be broken by poise, and combined with iron flesh you could just tank the hardest bosses in the game and spam r1 in order to win.
Forward roll broke DS2.
No idea what was considered broken in 3 though, I basically finished it and forgot all about it.

[Jaillum Malord]

I won't get the game till next week so I am trying my best to avoid watching any videos of gameplay. Do not want to rob myself of the joy of discovery.

[Lazy8s]

I won't get the game till next week so I am trying my best to avoid watching any videos of gameplay. Do not want to rob myself of the joy of discovery.

The discovery factor in this game is going to be through the roof. No matter what I find or how much I’ll always feel like I’m missing a secret wall, or something…somewhere

[shrike126]

Now I just need these bastids at work to leave me alone for the next few days.

[mizzer]

Now I just need these bastids at work to leave me alone for the next few days.

That your work set-up?

[shrike126]

That your work set-up?

The work setup is to the right. I don't wanna share a picture of it yet though because the cable management is atrocious.

[mizzer]

The work setup is to the right. I don't wanna share a picture of it yet though because the cable management is atrocious.

Your room looks as spotless as a microchip factory.

[shrike126]

Your room looks as spotless as a microchip factory.

First off: Thank you. We've moved recently, so there's a lot that still needs decorating.

The wall behind me looks like this:





So decorative stuff is still in the process of going up and making the place a little more colorful. The work desk though is probably going to languish in cable hell until this weekend when I'm recovered enough (had a surgery on Tuesday) to get under the desk and work on it.

[mizzer]

First off: Thank you. We've moved recently, so there's a lot that still needs decorating.

The wall behind me looks like this:





So decorative stuff is still in the process of going up and making the place a little more colorful. The work desk though is probably going to languish in cable hell until this weekend when I'm recovered enough (had a surgery on Tuesday) to get under the desk and work on it.

Nice!

[Lazy8s]

One more hourish until unlock for me. Having a large steak, veggies etc so I can have enough ……. Staying power to last for a while tonight.

[Mangler]

I feel so dumb, I jumped off the ramp in the first area, I should have looked to my left first.

[Cyko]

So what starting class you guys picking?

[shrike126]

That's a great question. I think I'm going to start with the Confessor. Sword n' shield and maybe a healing spell or two.

[Lazy8s]

So what starting class you guys picking?

You know me lol, Samurai.

So far, bloodstains aren’t working, but other than that all is good.

[Meteor_of_War]

Game seems really good so far. Explored around for about an hour trying out combat and trying my best to shake off the muscle memory from Nioh. It will come back to me eventually but I feel like I'm fighting the controls more than the enemies so far. Also can't figure out how to two-hand my sword. They must have changed it so need to look that up. Another thing is I can't seem to level up yet? Questions will be answered with more playing. But I am really liking the sense of freedom with the open world. Its like I don't even know which way to go, and not used to that in these types of games. Really cool.

Technically the game runs at 60 fps solid most of the time, but I did see one or two instances where the framerate dipped for a second or two. Probably asset loading, so that issue is definitely there. Game is mesmerizing to look at though, like a beautiful oil painting. Definitely sucks you into its world instantly.

So what starting class you guys picking?

Vagabond here. Just going with the standard STR build for first playthrough. Also chose the golden seed as a starting keepsake item. Always nice to have an extra flask charge at the start.

So far, bloodstains aren’t working, but other than that all is good.

I noticed that too.

[Burnin' Luv]

...Also can't figure out how to two-hand my sword. They must have changed it so need to look that up.....

Switch back and forth between 2H and 1H by holding Y and then LB/RB. It was a tutorial message. I don't know if LB and RB do different things like maybe choosing *which* hand weapon to 2H?

[Meteor_of_War]

Switch back and forth between 2H and 1H by holding Y and then LB/RB. It was a tutorial message. I don't know if LB and RB do different things like maybe choosing *which* hand weapon to 2H?

Cool thanks, will try it out.

I may have missed some developer messages because there has been like a hundred user messages, most saying "try fingers butt hole."

[Lazy8s]

Leveling is unlocked after discovering a certain grace, not far from the start.

I have to say the open world has me a little intimidated I went into an area I probably wasn’t leveled for, but survived.

My parry is rusty but still serviceable, and Meteor, yeah that Nioh muscle memory got me killed right off the bat lol.

Haven’t even scratched the surface of the game yet and I can’t stop smiling

Edit: leveled up a few and have to go back to a boss fog wall I found. I’m nervous and excited. This is sweet!

[Cyko]

That's a great question. I think I'm going to start with the Confessor. Sword n' shield and maybe a healing spell or two.

I was thinking of doing the same.

You know me lol, Samurai.

I figured, but ya never know 🤣

Vagabond here. Just going with the standard STR build for first playthrough. Also chose the golden seed as a starting keepsake item. Always nice to have an extra flask charge at the start.

Was going to choose that first, but I always do that build. Figured I’d switch it up this round.

[Lazy8s]

I’m actually trying a magic build this playthrough, but I wanted solid starting stats and gear because I just don’t have the stomach for a glass cannon yet. At least until I see how strong magic is in this game.

One thing I’m grateful for is they don’t make you go too far before there’s another grace to rest at. I basically just heading north and it feels about right for my still semi squishy build.

Only thing killing me is every. Time. I turn around or hop up onto a rock there’s a whole other area to explore. SO much to see and find

[Meteor_of_War]

Leveling is unlocked after discovering a certain grace, not far from the start.

I have to say the open world has me a little intimidated I went into an area I probably wasn’t leveled for, but survived.

My parry is rusty but still serviceable, and Meteor, yeah that Nioh muscle memory got me killed right off the bat lol.

Haven’t even scratched the surface of the game yet and I can’t stop smiling

Edit: leveled up a few and have to go back to a boss fog wall I found. I’m nervous and excited. This is sweet!

Yeah, I discovered the level up screen when I got past the castle ruins.

Have to say, the mounted combat in this game IS AWESOME! I wasn't sure what to expect, being a new mechanic and all, but I am totally sold. When I first got to those ruins with all the knights, I meticulously took them out stealthy. But then after getting Torrent I went back and absolutely annihilated them all with ease. Felt so good to take them out so quickly. F'ing loving it.

[Lazy8s]

I’m starting to see some fairly regular stuttering. It’s minor and doesn’t last, but a little annoying.

Breaking for the night, but hopefully I’ll be able to spend a few hours tomorrow.

Loving it, just loving it.