Beating Every Souls Game with the Claymore

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    TODAY WE'RE GOING TO SEE IF WE CAN BEAT ALL OF THE DARK SOULS GAMES AND ELDEN RING ONLY USING THE CLAYMORE IN THIS CLAYMORE MARATHON
    song used in this video • We Shop Song
    if you did enjoy this make sure to subscribe I'd really appreciate it, it took me a while to make this LOL
    Intro - 0:00 - 0:51
    Dark souls 1 0:52 - 32:18
    Dark souls 2 32:19 - 57:28
    Dark souls 3 57:29 - 1:19:25
    Elden Ring 1:19:26 - 1:38:33
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  • @claytonwalls5894
    @claytonwalls5894 ปีที่แล้ว +294

    Dark Souls 2 was my first soulsborne experience. I understand everyone’s gripes and frustrations, but it will always be my favorite one!

    • @theofficialnationwidehater
      @theofficialnationwidehater ปีที่แล้ว +14

      It's a good game but your favorite? I mean it's your opinion but ds2 over games like elden ring and bloodborne is crazy

    • @demonogdiablo5885
      @demonogdiablo5885 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      ​@@theofficialnationwidehaterBloodborne is better but DS2 is definitely better than Elden ring

    • @theofficialnationwidehater
      @theofficialnationwidehater ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@demonogdiablo5885 I mean I haven't played ds2 cus ion got money but I have played elden ring how is ds2 better then er

    • @demonogdiablo5885
      @demonogdiablo5885 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@theofficialnationwidehater it's personal opinion but elden ring ruins the feeling of soulsbourne games. It's so slow to start and extremely slow the entire game. Plus it's much easier than the soulsbournes.
      Elden ring doesn't have DS replayability and the magic.
      Plus bosses DS2>>>Elden ring. There's a lot of special bosses in DS2 while elden ring reuse them alot

    • @theofficialnationwidehater
      @theofficialnationwidehater ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@demonogdiablo5885 to each their own but it only feels slow when you are starting out but yeah I could understand how it feels slow but I would say it's one of the hardest when fighting bosses like malenia or mohg but it's definitely the easiest with summons but it's still a fun game

  • @itsyaboi5210
    @itsyaboi5210 ปีที่แล้ว +173

    I actually loved the video it's nice watching someone who's not min/maxing there character and steamrolling everything in there path

  • @silentkhaos1176
    @silentkhaos1176 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    You know... For some reason the rambling stories were really entertaining. I'm used to having the challenge explained as it was played through and that was it, however your combination of explaining the playthrough while telling stories was really unique.

    • @BrewsLament
      @BrewsLament ปีที่แล้ว +2

      fr, I enjoy how they'll just switch from these super deep stories and then to talking about the playthrough instantly

  • @hevin_kart
    @hevin_kart 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Getting invaded at a low level by someone in full havels gear, gets killed by them and then emoted on is one of the soulsborne experiences of all time that make or break a man

  • @Mr.Limekiller
    @Mr.Limekiller 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +81

    Beating every dark souls game with the baemore is like beating every bicycle race with an Aston Martin.

  • @purplehaze2358
    @purplehaze2358 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +62

    Curtis: We're gonna melee him to save firebombs!
    Also Curtis: Finishes the fight with a firebomb

  • @tarrtarrbinks8432
    @tarrtarrbinks8432 ปีที่แล้ว +191

    im really sorry to hear about your pup. Ive lost a couple over the years and its never easier. You have a wonderful community. My thoguhts are here for you.

    • @curtisthecactus
      @curtisthecactus  ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Thank you, i appreciate it. Right now due to the loss I’m in the mindset of not wanting another animal to save myself from going through it again but deep down I know eventually I’ll want another.

    • @tarrtarrbinks8432
      @tarrtarrbinks8432 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@curtisthecactus I’ve found it best to get one that looks or reminds you of the past one so it feels like they never left. Their memory will be passed on through all future pets.

    • @nofearofwater
      @nofearofwater ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@curtisthecactusThe best way to help you get past it is get another dog, you have space to give another one a good life now if you’re a good owner. I had to convince my family to do so and now they’re absolutely fallen in love again with the new doggo, you’re gonna thank yourself trust me. Having that empty space of no dog would drive me mad anyway.

    • @04SlhS
      @04SlhS 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@curtisthecactustrust me, emulated demons souls is actually better experience than PS3 one because of 60 fps and even 120 and high resolution, there are even barely active custom serves so you can play online with actual anti cheat even on PS3 but really, I got PS3 and never really did demons souls on it,I just prefer 60fps and high resolution

    • @Kaathe249
      @Kaathe249 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sorry but, *Thoughts

  • @jerryreed6024
    @jerryreed6024 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Everybody knows the amazing chest gives you the lord vessel

  • @mracdcjailbreak
    @mracdcjailbreak ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Really touched by your story about your best friend (your pup). I lost my best friend after 17 years, also a pup. It's never easy but all you can do is cherish the moments you had with them. Dogs are such great companions, and they should live forever. Dark souls is certainly a good game for reflecting on grief, as well as change. Loved the video. Hope you're doing okay mate

  • @danielrobinson7872
    @danielrobinson7872 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I’ve always seen the claymore and shield build as the standard souls experience. You get to experience the difficulty as the games were intended. I actually wonder if fromsoft uses it as a base template when designing their levels.

  • @laughingman9574
    @laughingman9574 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Here are 2 simple tips for DS1:
    1. Always light roll. Maybe sounds counterintuitive to play with little or no amour, but it is waaay easier to not get hit at all.
    2. Play unlocked. Again, maybe it is counterintuitive, but from the top of my head, I cannot remember any boss that is easier locked-on.

    • @curtisthecactus
      @curtisthecactus  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks for these tips! I definitely just have always been used to the lock on but now that I think about it qualeg was a lot easier when I wasn’t locked on.

    • @laughingman9574
      @laughingman9574 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@curtisthecactus Yeah, DS1 locks your rolls in 4 directions only when you are locked on, and while that is kinda funcional, claw grip + unlocked makes it sooo much more precise and easier to control your positioning.

    • @jamikojonen6436
      @jamikojonen6436 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree fully. Played ds1 first then elden ring.
      Now I went to play ds1 ng+ and just absolutely cannot stand the 4-way-rolling anymore, no issues first time through. Killed every single boss so far unlocked, and it has been great.
      Definitely still prefer ds1 over elden ring as the complete game, but cool that they smoothed out the gameplay so much over the years and games.

    • @laughingman9574
      @laughingman9574 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jamikojonen6436 Yeah, unlocking makes a huge difference, sometimes even in later games where locked-on combat was polished, once you realise it, there is no going back, same with light rolls in DS1. I stopped playing DS1 while ago (played it too much since the release), but if I was to, there is no way it would be anything but light rolls.

    • @Ginkami
      @Ginkami 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      With ds1 as my first soulsbourne game, it really helps in every one of them to know when to lock on and when to unlock
      It gets less important the further on in the games you go, but it can still help knowing it might just be better to free aim your attacks and rolls, especially on big enemies in 3 and elden ring since it gives you the weird leg lock on points

  • @LvWika
    @LvWika ปีที่แล้ว +22

    This is the first video I’ve watched from you and I really did enjoyed this video and more that you are gonna put out and. I’m very sorry about ur loss, playing videos games was a cooping mechanism for me and Souls games was the way for me . It does get better after time, losing a close friend or pet is never easy but I always thank them for the memories that we made together.

    • @curtisthecactus
      @curtisthecactus  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for this comment it means a lot. I’m glad I’m not alone in this sort of thing, I’ve never been great at dealing with my emotions so I tend to cope with gaming and didn’t realize others did as well.

  • @D4Bean
    @D4Bean ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Tell me how much pain you want to go through?
    Curtis:

  • @MisterDirge
    @MisterDirge 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Not sure if anyone has already mentioned this but since you have the master key, you can head through New Londo - Valley of Drakes - Darkroot Basin up to the Darkroot Garden and exit at Andre's, then you can head out to front of Undead Parish and grab the bonfire where the SunBros convenient is and then you can head out the gate to get the Claymore. Since you skip Undead Burg, the dragon doesn't spawn. To me this is the best way to get the Claymore without having to kill any bosses aside from Asylum Demon. You can then drop the ladder to get back down to the Burg and and progress normally.

    • @curtisthecactus
      @curtisthecactus  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      oh I had no idea, thanks for letting me know, nobody else informed me of this haha

  • @thepigeonknight9849
    @thepigeonknight9849 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    It makes me happy to see players drawn in to elden ring are back tracking to the previous games and not just playing through once for the experience but sticking around to learn them just as much as veteran players have

  • @JazielVH
    @JazielVH 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    So, you're desctibing my entire Souls experience, from DS1 til ER and now that I'm playing DeS once I found the Claymore I know I have found my ultimate weapon.

  • @nbygmr-wj6vj
    @nbygmr-wj6vj ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Ive really enjoyed your video, youre the most human youtuber ive ever watched and im glad that i found you. Keep up the good work please

  • @Too_Ty
    @Too_Ty ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Love the video man, I’m glad to see a more common perspective on these games cause every TH-camr seems to be amazing at these games and has no struggles. Love the more realistic perspective you provide

    • @blockwearingman
      @blockwearingman ปีที่แล้ว

      yea cuz he don‘t know any strats😭😭

    • @lumethecrow
      @lumethecrow 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@blockwearingmanSo what?

    • @blockwearingman
      @blockwearingman 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@lumethecrow its kinda frustrating to watch, when i started out on dark souls i learned the strats pretty early

    • @lumethecrow
      @lumethecrow 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@blockwearingman It's not like you're being forced to watch

  • @vipps5528
    @vipps5528 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love this video honestly, just learnin about you and watchin souls games.

  • @MercilessRaven613
    @MercilessRaven613 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Excellent video dude. Really glad I found your channel!
    Dark Souls 2 is my second favorite of the FromSoft games behind Elden Ring. I hear a lot of people say that "It's hard for hard's sake" and I just don't find that to be the case. I don't know what it is but I found it quite a bit easier than 1 and 3, but I do get the gripe about gank fights and whatnot.

  • @yorghzspear
    @yorghzspear ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Came for the dks gameplay, stayed for storytime and explaining my love for dks2 lol. Great video man!

  • @Blveman
    @Blveman 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Bro I just discovered your channel today and honestly I haven’t enjoyed watching a video this much in a while, I could listen to these stories for hours bro 😭

  • @popescumircea5389
    @popescumircea5389 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love how you are just a normal gamer and not some dark souls god. Seeing really high skill gameplay is satisfying, but seeing you struggle in the places where I also struggled feels very cozy. Thanks for the video!

  • @LadyCorvia
    @LadyCorvia ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love seeing this, your first challenge runs like this, very authentic and fun!

  • @Kermit3.0
    @Kermit3.0 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    0:08 love the honesty some ppl just legit take other ppls content without saying a word

  • @ZoeBateman
    @ZoeBateman ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I know it might not mean much coming from a stranger but I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my boy last year and we'd had him since he was a puppy, I still haven't fully accepted it, I still sometimes accidentally call our new dog (who I personally think we got too soon after he passed) by the wrong name. Dogs are really just family members so of course losing them is going to be devastating. If there's any positive to think about it's that you gave your dog a great life, she must have felt so much love from you over her years. Just keep her in your heart, it's the best you can do now.
    In terms of this Souls run/runs, it was actually really entertaining to watch and listen to. Really well cut together, and because of the stories and gameplay commentary alternating, there's not really any downtime to get bored with, even though it's 1:30:00+ long. Keep it up, definitely earned a new sub, definitely gonna check out your other stuff too!

    • @curtisthecactus
      @curtisthecactus  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the comment! I’m glad to know I’m not alone. I’m glad you could enjoy and we could relate.

  • @jared7126
    @jared7126 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    50:18 you might not even know this because people barely participate in this anymore but looking glass knight is supposed to summon real players to fight you when he summons those guys.

    • @curtisthecactus
      @curtisthecactus  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I had no clue, that would’ve made the fight so much harder and super cool. Unfortunate I didn’t play when the game released.

    • @jared7126
      @jared7126 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@curtisthecactus yeah but only a madman would wait around for someone to fight looking glass knight. I’m pretty sure wait times are like 12 hours sometimes depending on when you try and queue for it

    • @SomeStupidBastard
      @SomeStupidBastard 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He isn't supposed to summon real players actually, that's a bug that happens when players placed invasion signs near the boss gate. It was accidental, almost like placing a summon sign in the boss room for nadir in the ringed city for ds3. Placing a summon sign there would eventually summon you into the spear of the church boss room as the boss. Its trying to summon an NPC but the game detects a player and summons the player instead.

  • @Suavemente_Enjoyer
    @Suavemente_Enjoyer 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great Video! You’ve quickly become my favorite dark souls/elden ring TH-camr, I enjoy your style of content. I’m really sorry about your loss, and you’ll be in my prayers. Take care!

  • @rambyskcs3804
    @rambyskcs3804 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Such a great content creator, so happy I found this channel. Keep up the good work man, you deserve to be happy 👍

  • @speggetbro7725
    @speggetbro7725 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    amazing video man, very entertaining your stories were amazing lol.

  • @brasondenton401
    @brasondenton401 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey man, great video! Videos that I really enjoy watching include souls games, subnautica, minecraft, dead island or any zombie game, challenge runs in general.

  • @zackaryswain1906
    @zackaryswain1906 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I really like that you admitted who you got the idea from. I probably wouldn’t have realized it was so close to distortion’s video, but it says a lot about your character that you not only gave credit at the very beginning of your video, but went further as to recommend his channel. Your honesty has definitely earned you a subscriber today!

  • @philipprudek9537
    @philipprudek9537 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The Claymore is my most favorite weapon in all fromsoft games. Love that thing.

  • @Bowwex
    @Bowwex 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Genuinely enjoyed this video

  • @Duesi09
    @Duesi09 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I gotta say he is very underrated, made me have a wonderful time watching

  • @awkwurdknight2088
    @awkwurdknight2088 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good vid, didn’t expect the vulnerability but I appreciated it

  • @gfehk2528
    @gfehk2528 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I enjoyed this really much thanks !

  • @neshead15
    @neshead15 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey there! This is a fun video so far, I'm really enjoying it! I think it's a really cool thing to see people take on broader challenges like this that are still relatively new to the series. It's cool that people are this enthusiastic about the series even before they know the games like the back of their hand. Here's some unsolicited and random DS1 tips that came to mind while I was watching, for any who are interested!
    -The Bridge Wyvern can be a pain to bait off of the wall if you're trying to catch a break from the fire breath to reach the Sunlight Altar or to engage it in combat. One extremely reliable way is to damage it with a projectile, as this instantly aggros it into combat mode! Any starting class can pull this off either by buying the short bow from the Undead merchant, or, if you want to save your souls (who wouldn't this early in the game?), a free light crossbow and bolts that can be found hidden near the early areas of Undead Burg! A good line of sight can be found on either side of the bridge that isn't affected by its fire breath. (Minimum requirements to use the bow or crossbow aren't necessary, as any amount of damage is enough to aggro the wyvern!)
    -An extra five Black Firebombs can also be found in a chest inside a house right after the first Undead Burg bonfire, so you can still keep some on hand after unloading what you start with on the Asylum Demon, should you so choose!
    -The Bandit's Knife is, without a doubt, one of the strongest starting weapons and is one of few that can serve you very well even in the late game. It's buffable, has a bleed factor which can combine for insane DPS (as featured against the Taurus Demon in this video, check out that huge slice of damage when he gets down to half health!). It also has the second or third highest critical damage bonus in the game, and, when starting as a thief, is capable of killing any regular enemy in a single backstab up through the Undead Parish with zero (0) extra investment in upgrading the weapon or increasing your character's dexterity. The thief's target shield is also one of the best for parrying, so a more experienced player can enjoy that bonus on their ripostes, as well. Since the starting kit doesn't necessarily depend on you building around it, this all makes the thief a great starting option for almost any build, since it starts with pretty even spellcasting stats as well. (And don't forget spells benefit from dex too! More dex = faster cast speed!)

  • @johnsteve5594
    @johnsteve5594 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Another awesome video

  • @izmizzle
    @izmizzle 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Love how quickly you decided not to save that last firebomb lol

  • @BYAHchase
    @BYAHchase 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Sorry to hear about your dog, bub ❤️❤️💜💜.
    I appreciated your vulnerability of expressing your heartache on your video, and intertwining it with your philosophical take on the required mindset difficult games demand.
    You’re a good commentator and you mentioned possibly changing your commentating format. I think direct game explanation is entertaining when I’m watching a fellow gamer smack a boss into oblivion. Viewers wanna know learn how to “git g00d” ;) from the streamers and creators they enjoy the personalities of.
    On the flip side of this, this was my first time watching one of your videos (I am a big fan of Soul’s streaming, however, especially challenge runs and Elden Ring Bingo. Glad to see someone new and enjoyable make it onto my feed.❤) and rather enjoyed your youthful, honest, and self-aware commentary of life; as well as, the presented content.
    In my opinion, I don’t think either direction should be your set-in-stone format; but, instead a balance of both as it feels you’re already on that path and enjoying yourself.
    Refine what you’re good at and what you love. As a musician, I love collaborating with vocalists and other instrumentalists that are good at story telling through music. And talking about the first time we ever got high, hah.
    (BTW, don’t smoke/burn cannabis. Vaporize it or vaporize cannabis concentrates, as well as, using edibles. Smoking is a bad habit and smells bad. ✌️✌️✌️)
    Your video was a very enjoyable watch, and I believe you are well on your way to establishing a distinct personality in the gaming content community.
    Subscribed and liked.
    Much love and keep it up. 💜🤙💨

  • @yorghzspear
    @yorghzspear ปีที่แล้ว +3

    1:01:49 I have to disagree on this one. There is quite a few memorable characters in dks2: Lucatiel; Creighton and Pate; Sweet Shalquoir (Majula cat); Gavlan; Rosabeth (pyro girl); Vengarl; Rat King; King Vendrick; Aldia; Fume Knight Raime and Velstald; Sorcerer Navlaan; Zullie and Alva first appeared here if I recall correctly; Iron King; and prob. someone else I forgot to mention. Imo the best part of dks2 is its lore and characters, and if you "don't wanna be there more than is necessary" and don't explore all details - ofc all you gona see is weaker parts of the game.
    Big reason why dks2 hits so much different than other dark souls'es - because first and third were about some big characters, doing big things that affect world a lot. Dks mattered because it was first cycle, dks3 mattered because it was last cycle. But dks2... didn't matter all that much, but it tells about Drangleic - one of many kingdoms that existed between dks and dks3. It focuses on perspective of regular people on the curse. Some imprisoned cursed because of fear (Vendrick, lost bastille), some tortured them for entertainment (Iron King, undead purgatory), some experimented on them (Aldia, Aldia's Keep). Regular people too, its was sad to see Lucatiel struggle with her curse, or seeing ones who supposed to hunt cursed become hollow themselves. And main character - he isn't chosen one, he is one of the victims. He just wants to break the curse, but not necessarily link the fire or anything like that. He just wants peace.
    It's super relatable imo. Like, not everyone is the chosen one, but we all struggle with life. Yes we all are gonna die and be forgotten, yes life is often hard, sad, unfair, and essentially meaningless, but what can you really do about it except... continue fighting and searching for truth?
    "There is no path.
    Beyond the scope of light, beyond the reach of Dark…
    …what could possibly await us?
    And yet, we seek it, insatiably…
    Such is our fate."
    - Aldia, Scholar of the First Sin

    • @curtisthecactus
      @curtisthecactus  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is probably my problem I don't look at these games from a lore and story perspective and have never been super in touch with the cycles and the meanings behind it all. I moreso look at them from purely a gameplay perspective. I appreciate you informing me of all of this and I do admit, the majula cat and king vendrick did stick with me. Thanks for the comment :)

  • @Fairies_Guardian
    @Fairies_Guardian 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You're doing it as a challenge, I've been living by it. The mighty zweihander.

  • @theuniversalslapp2104
    @theuniversalslapp2104 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    stumbled onto this video and its honestly really nice, youve got quite the authentic and honest spirit. may you succeed my friend

  • @PatientPete
    @PatientPete 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This is the first video I watched from your channel and it is soo entertaining, and it feels heartfelt like you really appreciate your community responding to every comment or liking them, keep up the good work man 👍

  • @undertheweather246
    @undertheweather246 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What a genuine channel. That's all. Sub earned

  • @John_Segieda
    @John_Segieda 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I’m playing through DS1 again and I have been rocking the claymore for the whole game up to O And S. I’m loving it.

  • @yummyquack4571
    @yummyquack4571 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I Love the style of these vids

  • @thegoa7lordinfochammel_lov540
    @thegoa7lordinfochammel_lov540 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Awesome video, came for the challenge stayed for the stories

  • @peacethrucombat11
    @peacethrucombat11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I feel like I've really grown to know you over the last hour or so. Ggs, man!

  • @jeepeedurocher
    @jeepeedurocher 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    bro casually inserting a trip he hd with his friend 😂 great content bro

  • @JustS0meK1dd
    @JustS0meK1dd 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome video man. It definitely made the end of my work day more interesting, so you have a new subscriber. As for your question towards the end - I play a lot of action/adventure, ARPGs, soulslikes, FPS games (Titanfall 2 is the GOAT), 2d platformers and MMOs. I'm honestly up for anything too, and survival/horror games make me a nervous wreck.

    • @curtisthecactus
      @curtisthecactus  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I've heard a lot of good things about titanfall 2 I've unfortunately just never played it myself. haha I feel you with the survival horror games.

  • @jayflournoy2977
    @jayflournoy2977 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Ive grown up having dogs my whole life and losing them never gets easier. The hardest one was when my dog got bloat and my family couldn’t afford to take him to the vet and he died in my arms on an awful stormy night. It was one of the hardest things I’ve had to experience but being there for him in his last moments was exactly where I needed to be even though it broke me even to this day when I think about it it hurts so bad. Now I have a wife and a sweet little dog of our own and the lessons learned come into play all the time. I’m so sorry for your loss my family split when I was young and lived with my dad as well and my dogs were everything to me it was the one thing that made life seem normal after all the shit my parents put us through. I’m rambling but I just felt a need to share after hearing your story and it being so relatable

    • @curtisthecactus
      @curtisthecactus  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you for sharing it helps to know that I’m not alone!

  • @axelhalbwachs3354
    @axelhalbwachs3354 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I hope you’re doing okay, I was waiting for a silly fake challenge to watch while I eat, but you got me sentimental. Loss is a bitch, stay strong. Keep on the good work!

    • @curtisthecactus
      @curtisthecactus  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, I will try my best. I appreciate this comment.

  • @syn010110
    @syn010110 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    it's nice to see videos on soulsbornes from normal players rather than the usual god-tier challenge runners and speedrunners :)

  • @flowergamingnl1818
    @flowergamingnl1818 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The story of the cat about always thinking about what ifs. Realy resonated with me. I had an accident where i almost died. Couldnt walk for months and i was always thinking about what if i didnt go on this trip got realy depressed because of it. And one day a flip just flipped and i started fighting for what i wanted. In this instance walking and getting back into freerunning. I dont know how or what triggerd my switch but it happend. And yes i was depressed for 2 years but stil kept fighting. Now ik happy most of the time and dont think about my accident at all. I dont know why i typed all of this but felt good to tell you or something. Great videos and i love how you tell storries jn gour vids

  • @jjtt899
    @jjtt899 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video! I think you are a cool dude and tell some great stories! For future reference, you are making all your weapons weaker by infusing them. If you are using a pure strength weapon, by making it bleed, lightining, etc. you are losing the scaling and making it inherently weaker. Either way, you got my sub :)

  • @yumiii333
    @yumiii333 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    great video! i don‘t really know what to comment but i wanna let you know that i enjoyed every minute of it :)

  • @JvfmLacer
    @JvfmLacer ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man i wanted to see an souls challenge video and ended up crying, love you, and don't worry about your dog, she is a better place

  • @mxtiilation
    @mxtiilation 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    this was a great video

  • @Ronald-Reagan007
    @Ronald-Reagan007 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very fun to watch and sharing those stories made you seem human.

    • @curtisthecactus
      @curtisthecactus  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you that's one of the best compliments.

  • @jacobusvi6705
    @jacobusvi6705 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I was actually entertained by all your ramblings.

  • @TroyTheCatFish
    @TroyTheCatFish ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another Amazing Video!! 👏👏👏👏 ❤️❤️❤️❤️ 💖💖💖💖

  • @chickensando202
    @chickensando202 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i love ur content, for another elden ring challenge could you maybe do you as mohg and a friend as morgott? keep up the work man!!

    • @curtisthecactus
      @curtisthecactus  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep will do! It's already on the list of duo runs we plan to do, right now we're working on a tree sentinel duo run where we use a mod to allow horses anywhere including boss fights!

  • @Pepinocletes
    @Pepinocletes 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    High quality video right there 👌

  • @hugodogobob
    @hugodogobob ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dude, about your dog. You feelings are completely valid and of course you wanted to be there to the end. But dogs, given the choice, take themselves off to a quiet place where they can die alone away from the family. So don't feel like you should've been there she'd be happy that you didn't see her like that. Dogs are amazing and it's really hard to lose them. It's a rough thing to go through and little will make you feel better. Try not let what ifs and regrets hold you. That cheese story is wholesome and that's the hardest part. I'm glad you've had this outlet to talk about it, you might never get over, like you said it's acceptance. Keep fight and just don't go hollow and remember the good times. (Pro tip: if you play dark souls again get the flip ring, it makes it so much better)

    • @curtisthecactus
      @curtisthecactus  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, yeah I try not to dwell on those things but it's easier said then done. Still a work in progress.
      Yeah i'll make sure to pick up that riing the next time I play ds1 thanks!

    • @hugodogobob
      @hugodogobob ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Definitely easier said then done! You're bound to dwell on things, grief sucks. You've made a great vid during this hard time so don't hold yourself to too high of a standard you won't get through things perfectly. Do the best you can at the speed you need. Thoroughly enjoyed the vid man, looking forward to see what else you've got 🤙

  • @mez333
    @mez333 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    You have to level ADP to 32 in Dark Souls II to have the same roll as the other games! You should straight up level it to 32 as soon as you start the game. It really makes the game way better

  • @a_fuckin_spacemarine7514
    @a_fuckin_spacemarine7514 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A proper man! Unfortunately, I felt towards the end that trying to play fair in Elden Ring (no magic BS, no OP weapon art BS, no OP boss weapons, and no Ashes/summons) was actually a pointless, overly painful endeavor. So I now use the Badass blade and OP as balls lightning/holy/fire/frenzy miracles.

    • @curtisthecactus
      @curtisthecactus  ปีที่แล้ว

      I feel the same way, Elden ring just makes it so much fun to use the full arsenal.

  • @solarpsychode3106
    @solarpsychode3106 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Video!

  • @xanderdurham1864
    @xanderdurham1864 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I enjoyed this

  • @ravee.1518
    @ravee.1518 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Bro, I lost my 13y.o dog two weeks ago, she was w me for so long, I was crying like a little girl when my mom told me. I regret so much I wasn't there w her. I really feel you. Sorry for my english, but I just wanted to tell this. She was a coffee coloured labrador, now our other dog is very sad and seeks for a lot of attention and im doing as much as I can to be with her.

    • @curtisthecactus
      @curtisthecactus  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for sharing this with me, it's truly tough to deal with loss and I feel your pain. My dog was a black labrador.

  • @gel3119
    @gel3119 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The ds1 section is so fun to watch someone who has clear skill to handle much harder games with similar mechanics but struggle with the more barebones game, some funny parts all love though

  • @shpookee
    @shpookee 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Ds1 was my first and claymore was my soul companion. Played around with other stuff sure for the funzies but claymore was my go to for anything hard. Drangelic greatsword in two for that r2 poke follow up, high damage poke, speedy horizontal followup. Then in three I used the straight swords cuz ya know. I hope you had fun, good vid mayne

  • @NT-sx2bd
    @NT-sx2bd 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    THANK YOU! I main and love this weapon.

  • @zviyeri9117
    @zviyeri9117 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    souls youtubers will drop the wildest real life lore while playing a game

  • @Fuzziehippie
    @Fuzziehippie ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Very tough losing a pet, so I'm sorry you have to go through that. On a lighter side, this is my first vid of yours and enjoyed it all!

    • @curtisthecactus
      @curtisthecactus  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, I'm glad you could enjoy the video :)

  • @albino5995
    @albino5995 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Must feel like therapy for this dude

  • @Luiscraft0320
    @Luiscraft0320 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I also lost my dog a little over a month now is difficult to overcome sadness of losing someone you love I was able to by just thinking he was at a better place now with all his favorite foods, without pain nor sadness and that really helped me to accept he isn’t with us anymore. being so used to hear his paws or breathing when that was gone the entire house feels depressing and silent. I hope you found your acceptance in one way or another. unfortunately death is part of life just remember the happy moments

    • @curtisthecactus
      @curtisthecactus  ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m trying my best! Thank you for sharing I can relate a ton I didn’t like going upstairs (my room is in the basement) at night because it was so eerily quiet no paw sounds no breathing just empty it sucked a lot I’m slowly getting better with everything I just miss her a lot.

    • @Luiscraft0320
      @Luiscraft0320 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@curtisthecactus I get it the first few days during the night I checked the floor to see where he was only to not find him and locking where the kitchen trash can go as a reflex I’m still getting used to not needing to do a few things

  • @panzu3982
    @panzu3982 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    when u were talking abt ur edibles stories, I was dying, I had some experiences like that too 💀

  • @dumbfacts2.05
    @dumbfacts2.05 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Keep up the good work

  • @Duesi09
    @Duesi09 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Im so sorry about you dog, losing a pet is one of the hardest things anybody has to overcome.

  • @unknown_Dread
    @unknown_Dread ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool video broski

  • @doomlver5190
    @doomlver5190 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really good video

  • @TheWither129
    @TheWither129 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My favorite survival game as of late is Valheim, i love it. Its like a souls-like survival game almost, you have the sorta deflect style parry like sekiro does, with a timed block, you can dodge roll to avoid bigger attacks, enemies are really deadly in groups, even weaker early game ones, but the best by far is the building, the building system is so fun, i love just building houses, and exploring the biomes is cool. Each biome also has a boss, and theyre generally pretty solid. I love valheim, its like terraria meets dark souls, but viking themed. 11/10, though it is still unfinished, but theyre working on releasing an update right now.
    Also, i really like this type of content, youve got a consistent thing running in the back but you just talking, telling stories and shit, its like a podcast and challenge run mixed in one, i love to listen to it. Also, really sorry about your dog, when i was little, like 10 or so, wed had this one little black lab, we loved her so much, she was there my whole life until that point. We ran around with her out side, walked her, sometimes id just lay on the floor with her, she was just so chill and sweet, loved playing fetch. She was really old though, 14 or 15 by the end. She couldnt really control herself anymore, and one day my dad had to take her in.
    We all cried and cried, it was so hard. That year even on fuckin christmas i stopped and cried cus i missed her. Even now, 9~ years later, im with my girlfriend and she comes up, i talk about her a little, and my gf can tell im starting to get choked up and shifts away to get my mind off it.
    It becomes easier not to think about them as much, yknow, other things happen, you have new focuses, maybe another pet even. Life goes on.
    But actually thinking about them, remembering, it never gets any easier. Longing, regret, sadness, it really sucks.
    We have a new dog now, hes going on 2 or 3 now, hes just a big ol baby, we all love him. Hes such a nut, he’ll crash into the glass door with a thud and not even notice. So much energy. And a lot of anxiety, worrying about him, thinking im not doing enough for him, dreading the day a decade or so from now…
    Losing someone youve known your whole life does change you, be it a close relative, or a beloved pet, and i myself, having inherited my father’s anxiety, get a lot of existential dread. Its hard, but you sit down, play a little elden ring, or dark souls, or valheim, watch some youtube, spend time with loved ones. Life goes on. Theres always bad, but there will also always be good, and its better to focus on the latter.

    • @curtisthecactus
      @curtisthecactus  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      wow thank you for sharing that! You're right life does go on and you just gotta adjust, I totally relate with the bad anxiety.

  • @dat1bitch-
    @dat1bitch- ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your stories are really nice. I definitely relate to your story about your dog. I'm sorry she died. I know how hard that is.
    Ds2 was my first souls game. The reason I love it is because it's so depressing.
    They keep telling you your doomed and no matter what you try you'll always loose all your souls.
    I played it when I was really depressed and I felt like that.
    It kinda felt like the game was telling you life is constant struggle. But accepting that and to keep going is the point. Not to give up.
    Even if you don't win. Keep trying. Because you only loose if you give up.

    • @curtisthecactus
      @curtisthecactus  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      that's pretty deep! I'm glad you could relate to it like that. Thanks for the comment.

  • @crowstepxanth2413
    @crowstepxanth2413 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Ludwig's holy blade could be Bloodborne's claymore

    • @curtisthecactus
      @curtisthecactus  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      yeah that's probably the closest thing

  • @blockwearingman
    @blockwearingman ปีที่แล้ว +1

    21:23 parry spamming the final boss is a speedrun strategy😭😭

  • @gamerteg
    @gamerteg ปีที่แล้ว +2

    1. Loved the video 2. PLEASE do a playthrough on subnautica

    • @curtisthecactus
      @curtisthecactus  ปีที่แล้ว

      I think I will, It'll be a 100 days in subnautica type video to see how much I can complete in 100 days. But it won't be for a couple of weeks!

  • @Arthuro65
    @Arthuro65 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    this boutta be crazy

  • @darksindri
    @darksindri ปีที่แล้ว +3

    In DS1 you could havw used the valley of drakws to go through darkroot basin to Andre and from there back trough the Dragonbridge without killing any Boss. Nut you anyway would have owned the Taurus Demon. Also you may not grasp DS1 because as soon as you lock on your roll becomes 4 directional. On almost ny fight it's better to not lock on so you can roll in any direction

  • @SIR_CHONKETH
    @SIR_CHONKETH ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yo happy birthday day keep up the spectacular work

  • @EM-xc5yp
    @EM-xc5yp ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love how you talk about your life when your fighting a boss

  • @owlbearnecessities6026
    @owlbearnecessities6026 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The very first weapon that I search for in every souls game

  • @JtheBOSS
    @JtheBOSS 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    The claymore was pretty much the only weapon I even used in dark souls 1 lol

  • @Possume
    @Possume 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I lost my dog a few weeks before Elden ring came out, I was really sad a couldnt play anything else on my PS4 anyway so I decided to try it. I never played any souls like but I had the greatest time of my life playing Elden ring, my taste in games changed totally and now I started ds1 5 days ago (I also played sekiro and Bloodborne) and I'm having so much fun playing. Im really sorry for your loss even though my dog had 1 year and a half so I didn't spend as much time with him as you did with yours. I recommend to let time pass by and decide if another dog may be the way to go (it was for me). Loved the video and the channel

    • @curtisthecactus
      @curtisthecactus  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      wow, thanks for sharing it's amazing what these games can do to us, I'm currently debating on getting another dog

  • @loyd6252
    @loyd6252 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love the video bec u just shared ur expirience and didnt cut any death out or tyred to portray averything perfectly

  • @cupidcaught
    @cupidcaught 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    when the dark souls speed run almost makes u cry

  • @Captain_Andor
    @Captain_Andor 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The claymore gods true golden weapon

  • @TMBGE420
    @TMBGE420 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Huh..now I cant say doodoo,eh whatevs;good job,bud

  • @F.E.Hamster
    @F.E.Hamster ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You got me feeling over your dog thinking my dogs will also die