Elden Ring: New Fromsoft rpg

[Lazy8s]

George RR Martin calls Elden Ring a Dark Souls sequel.

https://youtu.be/xHzJG1hHTdU

Not a whole lot of info has been released, but that’s the first I’ve heard it called a DS sequel. Just got a lot more interesting to me….

[theshadowcult]

If that is actually true, and they were keeping it a secret for players to discover in game, then holy **** is that a let down. From Soft must be pissed.

Though im sure they would still be upset even if its just a false statement, as it lends to incorrect expectations for the game.

[Meteor_of_War]

I think that might be out of context.

Not sure he means its an actual sequel in the same universe as Dark Souls, but more that its just another From Soft game of the "Souls" genre.

[Lazy8s]

Originally Posted by theshadowcult

If that is actually true, and they were keeping it a secret for players to discover in game, then holy **** is that a let down. From Soft must be pissed.

Though im sure they would still be upset even if its just a false statement, as it lends to incorrect expectations for the game.

Agreed. There’s no really good way to play this off.

Originally Posted by Meteor_of_War

I think that might be out of context.

Not sure he means its an actual sequel in the same universe as Dark Souls, but more that its just another From Soft game of the "Souls" genre.

That’s possible, but considering what he does for a living, and his involvement in Elden Ring….It’s a gaff to end all gaffs if an author/screenwriter takes “Sequel” out of context…

[Nunz]

Haha George just trolled From so, so hard.. lol

[Andy22]

I think y'all are being overly dramatic. That interview is 4 months old and haven't seen anyone reference him using the word "sequel" as as being some big reveal. If you watch the interview he is simply stating it is a game that is in the same canon as Dark Souls and pretty sure everyone knows that.

[Lazy8s]

Originally Posted by Andy22

I think y'all are being overly dramatic. That interview is 4 months old and haven't seen anyone reference him using the word "sequel" as as being some big reveal. If you watch the interview he is simply stating it is a game that is in the same canon as Dark Souls and pretty sure everyone knows that.

That’s possible too. I don’t think it’s being dramatic btw - just simply saying when a game’s story teller uses the words “It’s a sequel to Dark Souls” that maybe it means something along the lines of it being a sequel to Dark Souls

If you haven’t watched the video it’s near the start, at about the 25 second point.

[Meteor_of_War]

Originally Posted by Andy22

I think y'all are being overly dramatic. That interview is 4 months old and haven't seen anyone reference him using the word "sequel" as as being some big reveal. If you watch the interview he is simply stating it is a game that is in the same canon as Dark Souls and pretty sure everyone knows that.

Yeah i feel the same way. As far as i know he only developed the basis for the world of the game, then handed it off to FS to flesh it out. Several years ago as well. I'm thinking he actually has a small knowledge of the actual game itself, and was speaking out of school on that sequel comment.

But we shall see eventually.

[Meteor_of_War]

Early gameplay impressions starting to show up:

[Nunz]

Looks really, really good

[Lazy8s]

I watched a spoiler free video from PWAR yesterday. He’s usually pretty sharp, so if his info is accurate regarding MP, this will be another FS game I’ll be playing offline.

I know it isn’t a popular opinion among fans of their games, but giving players access to others games is just a way for another player to annoy me while I’m trying to enjoy the game.

Meh.

[Meteor_of_War]

Originally Posted by Lazy8s

I watched a spoiler free video from PWAR yesterday. He’s usually pretty sharp, so if his info is accurate regarding MP, this will be another FS game I’ll be playing offline.

I know it isn’t a popular opinion among fans of their games, but giving players access to others games is just a way for another player to annoy me while I’m trying to enjoy the game.

Meh.

What exactly did he say? The way FightinCowboy described the MP was that you could only be invaded if you wanted to, by using the tongue item. Unless I am misunderstanding it.

[Lazy8s]

Originally Posted by Meteor_of_War

What exactly did he say? The way FightinCowboy described the MP was that you could only be invaded if you wanted to, by using the tongue item. Unless I am misunderstanding it.

If you’re co-op you can be invaded, plus invaders are given a fast travel item (with extensive iframes) that can really be a problem.

Normally invasions don’t bother me too much (hackers aside) but if this follows the DaS 3 model, there’s no invasion timer either, or it’s super long, so invaders will be able to avoid and troll over large areas. DaS3 has invasions lasting over 30 minutes!

Give me the guy that wants to 1v1 or 2v1 in good faith, no problems. It’s the ones that run away when they start losing, and avoid you that are a real p.I.t.a.

Edit: I’ll find and link the video when I’m back home. He covers a ton of good info.

https://youtu.be/_xD08TIGW_Y

[Meteor_of_War]

Ah gotcha, I forgot that when you co-op you are automatically open to invasion. But then its 2v1, and that's OK with me for invaders. They should always have a disadvantage. I don't really plan to do much co-op anyways so this probably wont really apply to me anyways.

I'll check out the video later to absorb any more info.

[Lazy8s]

Originally Posted by Meteor_of_War

Ah gotcha, I forgot that when you co-op you are automatically open to invasion. But then its 2v1, and that's OK with me for invaders. They should always have a disadvantage. I don't really plan to do much co-op anyways so this probably wont really apply to me anyways.

I'll check out the video later to absorb any more info.

You know me lol. Love to co-op ….beware YouTube though…players are posting tons of spoiler filled videos….

[Meteor_of_War]

Originally Posted by Lazy8s

You know me lol. Love to co-op ?.beware YouTube though?players are posting tons of spoiler filled videos?.

I did notice lots of gameplay videos starting to show up in my feed yesterday. I'm not too tempted to watch them. Don't really have the time anyways.

Aside from the initial things we just find out in the official gameplay trailer, I'm hoping to go in totally blind on day 1. Biggest known things I'm super excited about are the open world of course, and i love the Sekiro stealth elements they incorporated.

[Lazy8s]

Originally Posted by Meteor_of_War

I did notice lots of gameplay videos starting to show up in my feed yesterday. I'm not too tempted to watch them. Don't really have the time anyways.

Aside from the initial things we just find out in the official gameplay trailer, I'm hoping to go in totally blind on day 1. Biggest known things I'm super excited about are the open world of course, and i love the Sekiro stealth elements they incorporated.

I’ll be mostly blind going in too. I don’t have a problem with PWAR’s videos…he’s really good about spoilers and alerts etc…

I haven’t been too excited about this yet, but I wasn’t excited about Nioh either and look how that turned out I’m really hoping this will be one of those games that draws me in and won’t let go. And I think it might be

[Meteor_of_War]

The open world gameplay alone could make it super addictive. If the world is interesting enough, I can see myself spending hours just exploring.

I don't know if it will be like this, but I kind of really hope its like Souls in a world that has the size and scope of Witcher 3 or Breath of the Wild. I am really digging the idea of being able to go in any direction in a Souls game. Can't wait to see what its like.

[Lazy8s]

I think of the little bits of the world and mechanics that I’ve seen so far, and then realize I haven’t even seen a fraction of it. Yeah…..this could be really good

[Dungeoncrawler]

Did they change anything but the name? . Seriously, the open-world, exploration might have me giving it a try? Also seems they have made an effort to soften the edges a bit? Apparently killing groups of enemies will auto-refill your flasks

[Meteor_of_War]

Originally Posted by Dungeoncrawler

Did they change anything but the name? . Seriously, the open-world, exploration might have me giving it a try? Also seems they have made an effort to soften the edges a bit? Apparently killing groups of enemies will auto-refill your flasks

To the untrained eye yes it probably just looks like open world Dark Souls due to the similar combat animations, but they've actually made a ton of changes to their formula here.

Aside from the bigger world, it seems like they streamlined and implemented a lot of the best features from all their games and also added a ton of brand new stuff that's going to really open up the gameplay possibilities.

[Silent-Runner]

watched a few streams about it, it really looks awesome, can't wait for the release.

[KAC]

Looks like same shite as every other game they made.

[Lazy8s]

I said the heck with it and watched a spoilery video, about 20 minutes worth, from YouTuber Sunlight Blade on the pros and cons in his opinion. I was keeping my expectations lower on this one, but his video has me thinking that From Soft might have really developed a gem here.

I sure hope so. I’m starting to get excited for the release in spite of myself

[Lurk]

If it's millisecond timing fights all over again, then I'm out.
Had enough of masochistic boss fights and 'die-once-and-start-over' crap, getting too old for this shite

[Meteor_of_War]

Originally Posted by Lazy8s

I said the heck with it and watched a spoilery video, about 20 minutes worth, from YouTuber Sunlight Blade on the pros and cons in his opinion. I was keeping my expectations lower on this one, but his video has me thinking that From Soft might have really developed a gem here.

I sure hope so. I’m starting to get excited for the release in spite of myself

Decided yet if you are in on day 1?

[Lazy8s]

Originally Posted by Meteor_of_War

Decided yet if you are in on day 1?

I think I will be. I’m hoping the game won’t be a resource hog (laptop) but I figure if I can run flight sim 2020 with decent visuals, it should run this with some settings turned down.

[Meteor_of_War]

Originally Posted by Lazy8s

I think I will be. I’m hoping the game won’t be a resource hog (laptop) but I figure if I can run flight sim 2020 with decent visuals, it should run this with some settings turned down.

By the looks of it I don't think it will be. Also judging by past releases From Soft's games are generally not too demanding.

But that's great you think you'll be in for day 1! If so we will both be first experiencing this one at the same time. Been a while since, Sekiro maybe?

[Lazy8s]

Originally Posted by Meteor_of_War

By the looks of it I don't think it will be. Also judging by past releases From Soft's games are generally not too demanding.

Yeah that’s true.

But that's great you think you'll be in for day 1! If so we will both be first experiencing this one at the same time. Been a while since, Sekiro maybe?

Yep Sekiro it was It’ll be interesting, and fun to compare notes on this one, especially with the massive open world model. It’ll be raining spoiler tags

[Meteor_of_War]

Originally Posted by Lazy8s

It’ll be raining spoiler tags

I know right?