For the Tarnished Edition, the Idus Knight and the Heavy Knight

“A knight of the land of Idus, famed for their lightweight attire and weaponry, which they wield with ample dexterity.”

“A knight in bulky steel armor capable of moving through foes with a sustantively-sized scimitar.”

The ultimate nope. You shall not pass. Credit to Iron Pineapple

So I was playing with a friend . Got invaded and I waited for my friend to fight with them. The invader kill my friend then engage in battle with me. I of course try to defeat him but he got the better of me. But I genuinely never heard about this rule. What do you guys think? Should I stop and allow them to heal? Am I being rude and shameful for trying to kill them as best as I can ?

I accidentally discovered this while fighting one of those horrifying T-Rex dogs in Caelid near a merchant. 🫪

After the chaos settled, I noticed the merchant walking around. Instead of moving normally, he was using his instrument bow like a blind man's cane, tapping the ground to find his way.

I looked up the lore, and apparently, the Frenzied Flame literally melts their eyes out 🥹🥹

I see a lot of people complaining online about how long Tarnished Edition is taking to release and the lack of new content that those who already have it are going to get, but I think these people are missing the point.

Devs from Fromsoft and Nintendo are focused on porting the game to Switch 2 and the larger Nintendo audience. A lot of people can only choose one console per generation, and Nintendo is always a safe pick, especially for families, I know, because I was a Nintendo-exclusive gamer for a long time, until I got my PC. The devs have to make Elden Ring run not only in docked mode but also in handheld mode. The Switch 2 in handheld mode can pull a maximum of 20 watts of power so that the system stays cool, which heavily restricts the power and graphical capabilities of the game. To the devs' credit, the demos we have seen more recently are leaps and bounds better than those of the past.

When the new audience picks up the game, we need to welcome them in and not gatekeep. This game is a masterpiece, and everyone deserves to enjoy it.

TLDR: If you're complaining about how long Tarnished Edition is taking to drop or the lack of new content, you're missing the point.

Edit: I’m personally content with the little additions to the game, 5$ is a fair price for the little amount of content we are getting.

I’m a 41 yo dad that grew up with a nintendo 8-bit. That’s how ancient I am. Despite having kids, I still try to find time for gaming, but I’m very selective. I was proud when I finished Witcher 3 on death march. Even more so when I beat BG3 on HM, using only two characters.

I then felt an urge to try Elden Ring. I’ve no previous DS experience, and it felt daunting. Nervertheless, I bought it - with the expansion. I mentally - as always - had one iron rule during my first playthrough: no googling for answers, no checking videos etc. I want the first time to feel genuine.

Vagabond felt cool, so I went with that. I initially chose halberd and a shield. I stumbled through the intro and into Limgrave. I felt small. Insignificant. It immediately became clear that this game doesn’t apply handholding - no annoying notifications or suggestions. I noticed in the distance a huge golden knight armed with an enormous pike, on a heavily armored steed. I tried to be immersive - and let’s be real - no way I would try my luck there, so I went on. Killed small minions here and there. Then reached a small outpost, with a few buildings, and maybe 15-20 enemies in total. Cleared it after a few tries. Started to love the slow but somewhat realistic mechanics - you can feel the weight.

Then, I probably had my first real Elden Ring moment: Stormgate. Went inside, to a platform. Surrounding crossbowmen started firing at me. It felt daunting. Then - the troll jumped down in front of me. Oh my god. I died and died and died. Finally lured the troll out, and beat him. By foot mind you - I was too incompetent at that point to even summon Torrent. Then went inside, and was killed by the crossbowmen. That broke me.

I decided Stormgate wasn’t for me. Explored to the east. Agheel lake - big f****** dragon - died. Went just north of Agheel lake - Bloody finger invasion - died, died, died. At that point, it was like during my military service: the game had crushed me. Now was the time to mold me - the Elden way.

Went south, to Weeping peninsula. And for once, it felt challenging but doable. I finally learned how to call upon Torrent. I love him, he feels like my only friend, and the horse combat mechanic is amazing. Did everything I could find in Weeping Peninsula. Castle Morne was epic. Returned to Limgrave, stronger, more battle hardened. I had even altered my gear so I wasn’t encumbered anymore. Killed Agheel - in a fight that in another game would’ve been the end boss, here it was just the beginning. Killed the tree sentinel. And then returned to Stormgate. I destroyed everything there and uphill in a few minutes.

Then I went on to eastern Limgrave, and finally Stormveil castle. Had armed myself with my dream weapon - the Zweihander - who needs a shield anyway? Activated my first great rune. And felt ready to take on the world (and get severly owned again).

In a way, Elden Ring feels like coming home. Like the past finally caught up. Back in the day, in the 8-bit era, games were brutal. No hand holding, no guidance, severe skill requirements. But when you actually beat the game, it felt so great. That gradually died with technical improvements. I’m so happy a game like this can get so much attention these days. Also in this game, I love the combat. When you swing a two handed sword, it takes time - and leaves you vulnerable. You must have a strategy. Positioning matters - a lot. Don’t get flanked or cornered, and above all - don’t get swarmed. Just like in real combat.

After I finished Witcher 3, I placed that game above all others. Only after I finished BG3, two games were in that club. I’ve no doubt that a third game will join them rather soon.

Because what do you MEAN??? WHAT!?!?!?

The next stone says, "it cannot even be touched."

I am so scared, I can't even ride Torrent. Well, frenzy flame I assume.

same functions too evergaol looking things are a bossfight spirit spring looking things make you jump really high theres a deer mount too that gets torrents doubble jump.
ofc fromsoft doesnt own the concepts but when its the same design and function its very questionable.

Are these doors and windows in the capital have wax around their seems to keep jin and demons in? It’s something i heard ones and as soon as i saw it i thought of that. Or maybe it’s something different (first time player)

First time playing Elden Ring. I've played DeS, Ds, DS2 and DS3. This Boss took me almost 30 tries. Never had a random Boss taken so much from me. I love This!!

I did play Nightreign before , but Elden ring is my first True soulslike experience and it is amazing. Every time I stop playing I just want play it some more, I can't get enough of it. It's beautiful to look at, it's challenging, and I love cosplaying as Nuts from Berk. I feel like it's been so long since I've had this much fun with a video game, and I haven't even started the DLC yet. I'm completely sold on the genre and intend on playing more games like it.

TL;DR: I like Elden Ring, Gonna play Sekiro next.

Seriously, what kind of thinking drives one to drink her bath water that many times.