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Bro…😂you have no Idea how terrible I am at unmuting my mic if I mute it for some reason 😂i need to get rid of that habit

Thanks dude. I’ve yet to figure out how to make money though which is something I severely lack😂 I don’t want quick fixes. I want to discover the treasures mainly by myself. But how do you naturally accumulate money?

​​@@SaltyCinderthere's a few ways to make money depending on where you're at in the story. The most basic way is to just go around robbing people. Another way when you unlock it you can steal wagons and sell them and at another point you can steal people's horses and sell them to a " black market" horse dealer and then there's finding stuff that can be sold through hunting or killing enemies and looting their corpses or just finding valuable stuff in the world but whatever you do don't expect to be instantly raking in thousands of dollars gathering money can take a little bit of time and effort

@@captainaultman Gotcha I just unlocked the fence so all my stolen goods were finally worth something Thanks for the tips💪🏼

​@@SaltyCinderI tend to make a lot of my money by sitting just outside Emerald ranch and stealing wagons that come by and selling them to the wagon fence in Emerald ranch can make you up to $40 I think depending on the quality of wagon

Oh wow… I’ve yet to come across that but I’ll start taking note of the ones I help. Thanks for the tip🫡

@SaltyCinder also if you're super strapped for cash there's a Sherifs office in the town of limpany with a gold bar you can sell to the fence for 500 dollars and buy the Springfield rifle early as possible with the varmit rifle and you will be set to hunt the panther for one perfect panther pelt to sell to the trapper and he can then make the panther saddle which is a very good an unique looking saddle very very helpful as early game as you can get it

I can definitely see the potential. So far it is one of the most detailed games I’ve played to date

Yeah I know😂 my preference in games has changed drastically over the years. Thank you for the advice💪🏼But I also do this to interact with people. Besides, I doubt my little channel will have 100’s of people spoiling the game for me😂

@@SaltyCinder rockstar has an incredibly toxic community, for every game they make. if one bored internet troll sees a "blind playthrough" then they're going to just tell you a new spoiler every video

@@sen6728 it and when that happens I’ll block the person. But thanks for the advice💪🏼

I am very unfamiliar with the Armoured Core series. But sure I’ll give it a go in the near future. My current plans for FromSoft related titles are to finish bloodborne (dlc) and then to kick things off with DS3. Afterwards i’d love to give armoured core a go. Is it needed to play the previous ones or should I just stick with VI?

No I never played any other AC and it's instantly pick upable

​@@SaltyCinderDS3 is great too. Don't think you'll be disappointed. So glad they got away from that hollowed health bar.

@@BrownBrown270 yeah that hollowed health bar was a step back in my humble opinion. Luckily effigies got more available later in the game. But for the most part you just get used to playing with half a health bar like in Demon Souls

I’m sorry you feel that way. I can’t even remember why I played like that But I do feel it got much better later on. But it’s fine if you don’t like it. I still enjoyed my entire playthrough.

Apologies bro. I’ve already finished the playthrough but I’ll keep that in mind for future titles 🫡

Thanks bro💪🏼

Hey dude Sorry for getting to you only now. What do you have in mind?

Two very different games. But I enjoyed sekiro more. Bloodborne feels much closer to the dark souls identity than Sekiro. But if you like dark souls and sekiro you’ll probably enjoy bloodborne

I guess I just can’t recall any games from 2007 that come close to the level design of Sekiro. But graphics in FromSoft games have never been top tier. It’s the art work that pulls people in.

@@SaltyCinder dungeon crawler on the surface (calling card of FS) is not everyone's cup of tee and probably never was if we don't count rabid souls community

@@korsakovpodcast i’ll have to check that out. Rabid souls community? Never heard of it🤣i’m new to the community

@@SaltyCinder haha bro there's a lot to learn here... you know basically bunch of knowitalls... anyway not even close to toxic COD brady bunch!

@@korsakovpodcast yeah the COD community is something else. Like damn. So far the souls community has been very cool and friendly. But I have encountered those know it alls😂

Thanks bro💪🏼 Sekiro was one of the best experiences I have had in a FromSoft game. Bloodborne is up next🤫

100% agree on everything Just don’t give up. There are sooooo many great encounters and areas after Genichiro.

Okay, I’ll give it another shot soon!

You made four mistake in the word "worst". It's fighting controls are not actual fighting coz you still have to rely on pre programmed boss moves window, not doing actual melee. Most of the boss fights looks absolutely the same coz there's almost no other way to beat them unless you follow the scripts. And every finishing move is just plain animation that you don't even control.

Sounds like you’re describing basically all the FS games. Which I think are fun. Also I don’t see any grammar mistakes (other than gud) nor any use of the word worst.

@@korye6324 FS or FS with aid of Japan studio? two different beasts

@@eatandrun8020 i enjoyed sekiro more than most FromSoft titles because of the reasons you mentioned. I love the fact that there are no other playstyles or “builds” with which to complete it. It stands as the most authentic challenge that requires one thing from the player, git gud. You can’t flunk your way through Sekiro. There are no luck factors to help you through. If you don’t adapt and learn you won’t beat it. It is truly one of the best and most authentic games to date. I’d even pay more for it if I could😂 [EDIT] Another thing that blew my mind… if you make the wrong choice at a certain part of the game you lose half of the content, only to be experienced in ng+ or subsequent playthroughs. Take a lot of confidence from the developers to present a game with multiple endings in such a way. Also thank you for mentioning those other games. Although my channel is mainly focused on FromSoft games for the moment, I do want to try other games and trying those out might just be something to consider.

Nah in Sekiro you have more action but the amount of things you have to find and look for is way higher than in let's say Bloodborne. Actually that's why i dropped Sekiro, i wanted to fight, not searching for some rats in the dark.

Thanks Old dude took me 3+ hours😂

You can do this!!!

Due to how hard these places are iam never starting a new playthrough only new game plus

@@Tensa_Zangetsu1222new game plus is harder😂 I am about halfway through on ng+ and I’m getting slapped damn hard

​@@Tensa_Zangetsu1222there are only 3 really hard bosses. Geniichiro, Owl, and the final boss.

@@barbarapick1722 Genichiro i think is only hard the because he serves as the “Click” boss. In other words, it’s the boss that forces you to finally learn what Sekiro is about. My playthrough got significantly easier after beating him. The rest of the bosses I fully agree with. I’m assuming you mean owl at hirata and not the ashina one? Also demon of hatred is a pain in the ass😂

Definitely a shame but understandable. Each has their preference I myself find the games that stay authentic to themselves some of the most enjoyable games out there.

​@@SaltyCinder oh yeah definetly for sure nothing wrong with preferences :)

You specifically referring to Sekiro or other titles as well?😂

@@SaltyCinder every title. Elden ring is difficult but this shit is going on 6 years now. Spiritually taxing. And I've yet to even open bloodborne Need to post a couple vids to this channel

@@DreadOwl181 I personally feel that every Soulsborne title is worth it as a gaming experience, maybe not ds2. Bloodborne is amazing. It depends on what happens but I might start posting a bloodborne playthrough to the channel as soon as sekiro wraps up

​@@SaltyCinderdark souls 2 was awesome. I don't get why so many people didn't like that game.

@@barbarapick1722 it’s not necessarily that I didn’t like the game. But it didn’t give me that rush of accomplishment that the others have so far. Definitely a good game, but in my experience it does not meet the standard that the others set, especially when compared to DS1 To put it simply, it’s not a MUST experience for me. I could’ve gone without it But that’s just me. And to be fair I was in a rough patch mentally and drained of all my energy when I tried it so maybe that had a factor? I’ll definitely give it another try though. I have I hopes for DS3.

I’ll keep that in mind for future playthroughs as I’m almost done with the game but thank you. That will definitely help🫡💪🏼

Oh wow this is such a good tip. He had me busy for no good reason😂

Tell me about it, and it’s not a little bit of damage. If he is aggressive enough he’ll do enough damage to kill you. But his attacks do nothing if you parry correctly

Against which enemy? And I’m on ps5 how would I cheat😂

Indeed I'm surprised shurikens deal that much damage at 0:30. Normally they only deal chip damage like at 15:55. (The real reason why shurikens are useful is Chasing Slice, not to deal damage.) However, I wouldn't make such an accusation. Maybe that's just how the game works at that particular location, I don't know. And why would you cheat in such a random and tiny place?

Thanks for the kind words. Yeah this has been one of my most enjoyable experiences so far. Currently close to end game and still enjoying it. But damn a hitless run sound like a nightmare on this game😂

@SaltyCinder Only advice I can give after what everyone says - it's hard, its impossible, it's the highest bar... Find the music. At the end of the day, every little movement is just one more step in the song. Move faster.

Yeah it’s crazy to think that the mini bosses are harder than most other games main bosses

After I took down Genichiro 7 spears was a joke. Until I found the lone swordsman down in the well😂

@@SaltyCinder For real! Gyobu was so easy compared to Chained Ogre. The Ogre has still killed me more than any other boss so far... I'm about to fight Genichiro, so we'll see about him.

@@nickk4247 good luck and if you haven’t tackled him here’s a tip: Stay aggressive

I cane back MUCH later in the playthrough and absolutely bullied him and his friends but that tip is so good for subsequent playthroughs so thank you

Stealth is this game's core mechanic so I don't think it's cheese. Cheese would be like spamming firecrackers or getting him stuck in a corner. The way you describe, I think, is the intended way.

Killed lady butterfly yesterday in about 5 or so attempts. This is so far in my top 3 for FromSoft

I knowww right. I eventually did a the same and just leaped off into the water. But apparently you can cheese him

Yes I figured that out eventually… right up until my fight with Genichiro😢😂 After I beat him I understood the combat much better and mini bosses that were giving me trouble dropped very quickly.

Will look forward to seeing your Genchiro fight​ , that is often the "ahh" click moment. @@SaltyCinder

@@DavieParkes great stuff. It should be up by Sunday

Yes… I am aware However at that point I have been busy with the ogre for a while and figured that the jump works better for me than the dodge😂

@@SaltyCinder here some tip for ogre. Don't try to deflect just dodge. Use grease and fire. they dont like that. Someone at the other comment say that use the bell on Buddha statue. Be patient.

@@sezerturlu I already took down the ogre but yes, I did eventually figure out that he does not like fire. But thank you for the advice

I eventually managed to take him down but thank you for the advice. I went into hirata estate and got myself a fire tool that helped out with him a lot

Yeah I found that bell and it made that ogre so much easier with the correct prosthetic tool. Also the big enemies still scare me into dodging. Learning to block an attack that doesn’t seem like I should be able to is tough😂

Yeah I had already cured it twice because bro, i’ve already died more times than I can count😂

Why thank you😂

And you still don’t seem to understand what I am specifically talking about. Surface level listening

@@SaltyCinder no, I understand quite well. It's not exactly subtle.

@@bongwaterbojack so then enlighten me since you are so deep. What about me saying: challenging yourself and then complaining that it’s hard is stupid, has a deeper meaning that I am not seeing? What about the people who tell others that they are inferior because of the use of summons. Does that perhaps have a deeper meaning that I am unaware of? Or is it maybe the newcomers expecting it to be equally challenging to the dlc or complain that the dlc is as difficult as endgame? Is there something there I am not seeing? Because really I did not touch on difficulty as the or a problem of the dlc or the other various problems people have with it. I addressed the people with stupid complaints, such as making things difficult and bitching or not accepting the standard of FromSoftware games. So again I ask… enlighten me.

okay, I'll go point by point. 1. You're missing the actual complaint. They're are aware that it's more difficult. The complaint they're making is that the game being balanced around the use of mechanics that are intended as a crutch is not enjoyable. They want an experience that's balanced around solo play, that then allows for things like summons to be used if that balance is too much for a player. 2. Objectively speaking, if you need more help, then you are inferior. Not condoning the tone they say it in, but they're technically not wrong. Ultimately up to you though whether or not you choose to be offended by it. 3. Far as I can tell, the complaints are mainly coming from long-time souls players who dislike the design philosophy of Elden Ring bosses. The new crowd are more so the ones who drool at endless spectacle and thing it's what made Souls games great. 4. You addressed what you thought the complaint was, not what it is. To spell it out more clearly for you. The complaint isn't "this game is too hard when I don't use my full toolbox." The complaint is "These fights are balanced around mechanics that are not fun to use, and the way they achieve that balance is not interesting to overcome." Gotta learn to read between the lines, bro.

⁠@@bongwaterbojack My guy… if you spent less than a minute looking at all the other comments you’ll quickly realise that I get it. Stop jumping on your high horse and calm down I am NOT saying that all the long time fans with valid criticisms are complaining that the dlc is too hard I am NOT saying that the fact that Elden Ring is designed around using summons is a good thing. I am NOT saying that if you don’t use summons you are part of the toxic group of people that I have pointed out. Sure… if you don’t use summons it is very likely that your skill is higher than that of someone who does. Just don’t be a toxic asshole who degrades people for their play style. I am aware that FromSoft could have implemented the summons in a way that it does not negatively affect those who choose to not use the summons. The reality however is that Elden Ring IS designed around using summons and the DLC IS designed around you using the Scadutree blessings. So not using them will make your experience harder than it is intended and they should know that. FromSoft just scaled up how necessary they feel by a ridiculous amount. And again, I KNOW IT IS NOT THE BEST DESIGN CHOICE. Also… the newcomers who only played Elden ring and never touched the other games shouldn’t be surprised when FromSoft strays away from standard AAA game design. Elden ring is still very much a souls game. And that is what they’ve always done and will probably continue to do. Really if you don’t understand what I am getting at then stop interacting with me because damn… MY discussion is not based on the criticism for the DLC, it’s based on the toxicity and idiocy that I came across one to many times. I put out THIS video to clear up the fact that I did NOT say that people with fair and well thought out complaints are being overly dramatic because of the increased difficulty.

Congrats on finally defeating the big boy. I like this comment Like many people in these comments, you have proven my point for me… that we all have had a different experience and it is not something that we should fight about But bruh… how did you almost one shot some of theses bosses😦🤯

​@@SaltyCinder Haha yeah I was surprised, too. Igon constantly takes Bayle's aggro so we're rarely the target, and he has tons of HP. The combination of that makes boss fights super easy with NPC summons. The 1v5 against Leda is also easy mode if we summon. If solo is 100% difficulty, then just one NPC summon on our side makes it 1% difficulty. I'm honestly not exaggerating how powerful our NPC allies are. My opinion is that the DLC is normal difficulty with summons and hard without. PS: Emiru showed how much of a beast she is. She beat Radahn solo after 11 hours of fighting. No shield, no summons, no overleveling. She's the goat.

If you really read what I said, my problem is not with people who don’t like using summons. My problem is with people who look down on others who do in fact use them and these are the people that i have called the toxic elite. I have no problem with someone who does not want to use them. But if you exclude them it will be more difficult as they are intended to be used. Whether or not it is a good thing that they are in the game is a completely different story. But they are, the best we can do is accept it and move on. FromSoft have seem the complaints. Shouting louder isn’t gonna change that. I really get why people prefer not to use ashen summons. Just don’t degrade someone else and be an asshole then I have absolutely no problem with your preference. [EDIT] I have also pointed out people who impose a challenge on themselves and then complain it’s challenging. I did not go into all the different ways I have seen people do this but not using spirit summons, struggling because you aren’t using them and then calling others trash because they are? That is what I call toxic. If you want to complain about the spirit summons then go ahead. Just leave the rest alone I said that I hope FromSoft makes a game that is fair to all playstyles.

@@SaltyCinder Thing is I barely ever see people degrading others for using summons. I also hate when people call the Souls community toxic and elitist, it’s actually one of the friendliest and most welcoming communities out there thanks to having games that actually promote that kind of behavior. It makes me angry when people act like there are loads of these “toxic elite” people out there as you call them as in my experience of playing these games for years now it is simply untrue and it’s a complete misconception some people have just because many people who play these games happen to like a challenge (as long as it’s a fair one).

@@BasketCase-rr7txI completely get that. And I completely agree, the souls community is the best. I am on like 3 different discords that are dedicated to souls games and I love it there. Also when I say “Toxic Elite” I don’t mean vetrans or long time fans. Not at all, you guys are the ones I learn from the most. No when I say that I am referring to the people who think themselves better than others. I have seen too many of those players unfortunately. I can definitely admit that they are in the minority by far, but since the launch of the DLC I have seen their comments and tweets way too often and simply had enough of it. Bro please don’t misunderstand me. I am not taking on the vetrans or long time fans, I get way you don’t like the changes Elden Ring made. Heck, even I enjoy it more with certain fights when not using summons. Besides Elden Ring was only my 3 Souls Like experience and 2nd Soulsborne game. But from my point of view, I have seen one too many toxic remarks or comments. Not that they are the majority of the community

@@SaltyCinder I get that, but to be fair I somtimes feel like comments are misunderstood. For example I myself have been called elitist for simply telling someone who was complaing that the game was too easy that they would get more of a challenge if they didnt use summons. I think people automatically jump to the conclusion that it is some elitist mentality when it isnt. But its the internet, I feel like you cant say anything these days without people misunderstanding what you mean due to their own pre conceived notions.

@@BasketCase-rr7tx I would call that helpful advice. People are unfortunately quicker to respond rather than listening and understanding. If people literally took a minute instead of a second to think before responding, most communication problems would be solved

Yeah I was hesitant but still, I didn’t want people who weren’t my target to think that I’m telling them their opinions are wrong. But thanks for the advice🫡

@@SaltyCinder oh ok that makes sense