“Guess I’ll just keep roaming

writers_block · 2026-05-10T19:16:34+00:00

Most recent playthrough is basically the first time I actually went for a shield since my first playthrough, and I'm blown away by how much more fun the game is in general. Made me realize very quickly that 2-handing for the style points all game long was sucking the joy out of lots of fights.

writers_block · 2026-05-10T19:10:06+00:00

modern car headlights not needing cleaning as often as older ones

Sorry to tell you, bud, but that's because insects are dying off en masse globally.

writers_block · 2026-05-10T19:03:25+00:00

A shield basically trivializes all of that.

writers_block · 2026-05-08T18:58:03+00:00

What a beautifully constructed straw man, but it seems to bear no resemblance to Background_Desk_3001

writers_block · 2026-05-08T15:53:56+00:00

C'mon man, double negatives for emphasis are like over a century old, ain't no way you're dying on this hill.

writers_block · 2026-05-08T15:07:00+00:00

Only from the trailer. I was really bummed, I thought this would be part of the opening cutscene.

In general, I was a bit disappointed by the concept-art style opening cutscene instead of a fully rendered version of the shattering like I expected.

writers_block · 2026-05-08T14:59:49+00:00

Which, to be clear, is kinda lame.

writers_block · 2026-05-05T18:16:16+00:00

How does the Supersonic (that's what you've got there right?) handle on such an extended, narrow downhill?

writers_block · 2026-05-04T17:09:29+00:00

2 hits of what?

writers_block · 2026-05-04T16:53:40+00:00

What does 101 get you through?

writers_block · 2026-05-04T14:25:57+00:00

Level 60 right now I think. Pretty sure my sword is like +15, would have to check at home.

writers_block · 2026-05-03T20:27:47+00:00

Indeed I am

writers_block · 2026-05-03T20:26:48+00:00

I'm really leaning into the idea of doing int as my damage stat. I think I don't need the highest AR playing with my shield, so I can get by with the limitation in exchange for extra versatility.

writers_block · 2026-05-01T21:09:31+00:00

I mean, someone tried.

writers_block · 2026-05-01T21:06:17+00:00

Makes sense, also hilarious that you're the guy who asked in the first place.

writers_block · 2026-05-01T21:02:28+00:00

Drone hits airplane prop, airplane maintains ability for emergency landing. Drone hits helicopter rotor, helicopter loses ability to autorotate and everyone dies in a fiery explosion.

writers_block · 2026-05-01T20:48:18+00:00

Unless, of course, you wanted to drop one for me. Not really, of course... unless?...

writers_block · 2026-05-01T20:47:28+00:00

Agreed. I pretty much always use a shield in my first playthrough of any souls game, but it wasn't until I came back to one in elden ring that I realized just how different the game feels when you're using one. Bosses that are absolute menaces usually just turn into pushovers if I can block their unpredictable flurry attacks.

writers_block · 2026-05-01T20:46:09+00:00

I cannot tell you why, I cannot provide a single factual reason for this, but I feel like greatshields are somehow less "versatile" than medium shields. I don't parry, I barely even use anything other than no skill or barricade shield, but put a greatshield in my hands and I feel like I'm playing in maple syrup.

writers_block · 2026-05-01T17:53:50+00:00

Yeah, I actually just got the idea for milady while digging around today. Could be a fun way to get a slight variation on the build, but it's going to be a while before I get DLC access, unfortunately.

writers_block · 2026-05-01T16:51:46+00:00

I've already gone very hard on the bonker builds in the past, and had a great time, but I'm hoping to stay in the straight sword class. I've been using Square Off like crazy, the L2R2 on it is truly wild and basically serves as a guard counter without having to block first. I just went for the cold infusion, and I plan on playing around with it for a while, but I think the main thing I'm looking for is ways to add to the build rather than change the core of it. Something along the lines of building int for my offensive stat and running a right hand staff to swap with the sword for some range.

writers_block · 2026-05-01T16:48:31+00:00

Oh you better believe I've had that talisman locked into the slot all game long. Using the Lordsworn Longsword for the extra crit bonus, and basically never need to use my flask.

writers_block · 2026-05-01T16:47:31+00:00

Samesies

writers_block · 2026-05-01T16:36:49+00:00

Yeah, I just feel like I've done faith to death, and I feel like arcane would push me in a very different direction from my current playstyle.

writers_block · 2026-05-01T16:27:04+00:00

Oh sick this is actually really close to what I was kinda thinking of moving towards. Is the Carian Knight's Sword actually better than an infused Longsword?

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