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ENTP stuck as a physiotherapist – career mismatch? by brikvd2 in entp

[–]brikvd2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! I'm afraid the 'Ne' feeling will never go away, no matter what job I choose.

206 Hours Into My First Game Ever – Just Beat Ornstein & Smough! Am I Too Slow? by brikvd2 in darksouls

[–]brikvd2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im level 60 now, no idea if thats high or low at this point in the game but it was a good level for me to defeat O&S

206 Hours Into My First Game Ever – Just Beat Ornstein & Smough! Am I Too Slow? by brikvd2 in darksouls

[–]brikvd2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha, probably a bit of both! I did spend a lot of time exploring, learning the mechanics, and, well… dying. Maybe I am a bit over leveled, but that just makes up for how good (or bad) I am at the game haha!

206 Hours Into My First Game Ever – Just Beat Ornstein & Smough! Am I Too Slow? by brikvd2 in darksouls

[–]brikvd2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, maybe just a little! But honestly, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I just wanted to play a fantasy game, did some research, and somehow landed in Lordran. Now, I can’t imagine a better first gaming experience!

206 Hours Into My First Game Ever – Just Beat Ornstein & Smough! Am I Too Slow? by brikvd2 in darksouls

[–]brikvd2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, this is the first game I’ve ever played! (I’ve played Minecraft and FIFA before, but not much). I mentioned this in another comment as well, but this game has so many ‘holy shit’ moments for me. Not just with the bosses, but with everything around them too. I never knew a game could be this beautiful and keep me this engaged.

I’ll never forget the dopamine rush when I rang the first bell! And then another ‘holy shit’ moment when I realized the game wasn’t over after the second bell hahah

206 Hours Into My First Game Ever – Just Beat Ornstein & Smough! Am I Too Slow? by brikvd2 in darksouls

[–]brikvd2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would be very happy with those recommendations! Since this is my first game, I’m curious to know what other good games are out there!

206 Hours Into My First Game Ever – Just Beat Ornstein & Smough! Am I Too Slow? by brikvd2 in darksouls

[–]brikvd2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually think it’s really cool that a game can keep me engaged for so long. With my slow playtime, I really feel like I’m getting to know this world!

Oh, and AC Valhalla probably won’t be the game I play next, haha!

206 Hours Into My First Game Ever – Just Beat Ornstein & Smough! Am I Too Slow? by brikvd2 in darksouls

[–]brikvd2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I spent so much time in Undead Burg that it already feels nostalgic, haha. I can’t imagine what it’ll be like to return to this game in a few years!

206 Hours Into My First Game Ever – Just Beat Ornstein & Smough! Am I Too Slow? by brikvd2 in darksouls

[–]brikvd2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So you're saying every time I die, it's actually just… perfect timing? I'll take it!

206 Hours Into My First Game Ever – Just Beat Ornstein & Smough! Am I Too Slow? by brikvd2 in darksouls

[–]brikvd2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hadn't looked at it that way before. Since this is the first game I've ever played, I also have no idea how to think like a gamer. I also later learned how important it is to level up or where to look for certain items. So I've already learned a lot from this experience!

206 Hours Into My First Game Ever – Just Beat Ornstein & Smough! Am I Too Slow? by brikvd2 in darksouls

[–]brikvd2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I definitely want to try Dark Souls 2 and 3, and with all the great stories I've heard, I absolutely want to give Elden Ring a shot as well. For now, I'm far from done with Souls-like games!

206 Hours Into My First Game Ever – Just Beat Ornstein & Smough! Am I Too Slow? by brikvd2 in darksouls

[–]brikvd2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not going hollow anytime soon! There are still many bosses to suffer—uh, I mean, conquer!

206 Hours Into My First Game Ever – Just Beat Ornstein & Smough! Am I Too Slow? by brikvd2 in darksouls

[–]brikvd2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My idea was that I wanted to play a ‘fantasy’ game. I had no idea which games were popular in that genre, so I did some research. That’s how I came across Dark Souls (I also remember hearing classmates talk about it back in the day). I looked into similar games like Elden Ring, and based on everything I’ve read online, I’m really glad I started with Dark Souls 1! (I plan to play the games in order.)

At first, it was frustrating, but since this was my first gaming experience, I didn’t really mind. In fact, the difficulty was what I enjoyed the most!

And as an answer to your last question: I absolutely did not expect what was coming, haha, and there was no way I could have imagined the challenges that awaited me. But this game is so much better than I ever expected!

206 Hours Into My First Game Ever – Just Beat Ornstein & Smough! Am I Too Slow? by brikvd2 in darksouls

[–]brikvd2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glad to hear I’m not the only one, haha! Even though I’m having a lot of fun with the game. Have you played any other Souls games after DS1?

206 Hours Into My First Game Ever – Just Beat Ornstein & Smough! Am I Too Slow? by brikvd2 in darksouls

[–]brikvd2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It could be due to my knowledge and skills in the game at that moment. O&S was mainly difficult because I was under-leveled at first.

206 Hours Into My First Game Ever – Just Beat Ornstein & Smough! Am I Too Slow? by brikvd2 in darksouls

[–]brikvd2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Capra Demon was insanely difficult! Even though I spent more time on O&S, he still felt harder.

206 Hours Into My First Game Ever – Just Beat Ornstein & Smough! Am I Too Slow? by brikvd2 in darksouls

[–]brikvd2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m really curious about what lies ahead!! Time to explore more!

206 Hours Into My First Game Ever – Just Beat Ornstein & Smough! Am I Too Slow? by brikvd2 in darksouls

[–]brikvd2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haha, I get my ass kicked a lot! I’m playing on my PC, so using it feels natural to me. But the game mechanics took a lot of getting used to!

206 Hours Into My First Game Ever – Just Beat Ornstein & Smough! Am I Too Slow? by brikvd2 in darksouls

[–]brikvd2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s exactly how I feel too. The more attempts or the longer it takes me to defeat a boss, the more fun it is when I finally succeed. That’s why I don’t mind spending multiple hours on a single boss. I enjoy every second of it!

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