I suck at this game

[Squishy boi thighs]

It sucks ass to suck. Wish I had the patience

EDIT:
Corrected my misspelling of "Patience" so now you can stop making the same unfunny cringy joke :)

[Cootswig]

Originally posted by Lenox:

Originally posted by Cootswig:

I find that very hard to believe unless dad is telling him what to do, ergo easy mode for the 7 year old.

I think this game could do with an "easy" mode as in atleast tell you where to go, hardcore gamers can ignore it if they want.

If it’s the same 7-year old that I’m thinking of, the father admitted to helping out with some things.

What would you want outside of the golden guidance of grace on the world map that points where to go?

I don't know haha but I feel so lost all the time and would have liked slightly more handhelding I suppose.
Maybe there are obvious clues that others see but I don't lol.

[hbyw618]

@OP, you already know what u need, so patients, and this game rewards more.

[Lenox]

Originally posted by Cootswig:

Originally posted by Lenox:

If it’s the same 7-year old that I’m thinking of, the father admitted to helping out with some things.

What would you want outside of the golden guidance of grace on the world map that points where to go?

I don't know haha but I feel so lost all the time and would have liked slightly more handholding I suppose.
Maybe there are obvious clues that others see but I don't lol.

Can you describe what you mean by lost?

You might be lost because the clues aren't obvious. And the game promotes being lost as a playstyle, which I like. Especially compared to today's games where you play with a transparent map open (or mini-map) during travel time while watching Netflix, ignoring the environment until you reach your destination.

How familiar are you with reading and interacting the map? I mean before you visit the area and it becomes named and marked on your map.

Example 1: The red circles on your map are tunnels. Tunnels are where smithing stones are found and farmed. And to a lesser extent, some somber stones as well. So when I enter a new zone, I take note of where the tunnel is. I may or may not go for it first. Since some tunnels aren't easy.

Example 2: The maze looking lines are ruins. Which are usually easy, and often have an underground (via stairs) reward via a chest. I usually like to hit ruins first in zones. Flasks refill easily there and I can retreat if necessary.

Once I adapted to the map, it was more natural to make up a mental quest log from it without the bloat. Also using map markers, etc.

[Martimus Prime]

This is the first souls game I've ever played any marginal length of time. I am 47. I've gotten all achieves on this game and it's one of the best games I've ever played in my life.

It took me a while to git-gud, but....here we are. just keep trying king.

[Nuriyokan]

Originally posted by P!tch_blckk:

Originally posted by Dulgrim Grudgebearer:

Just put your foolish ambition to rest, you have played yourself and ruined what could have been.

Why do you weirdo's take this stuff so seriously? It's just a video game.

exactly ! The responses on steam forum are mind blowing !

[Nuriyokan]

IGNORE THE TROLLS HERE'S SOME REAL ADVICE ! The game has challenge but its not as difficult as you think. I'll make it simple for you. This game is made by developers from the east as in japan. The west as in america typically has linear game design that isn't all that challenging in the single player department. So basically this game rewards you for obtaining knowledge of the game world and knowing what's going on.

A character in the beginning tells you " Tanished .... Know well the lands between " You are supposed to explore and there is no wrong way to go about anything . You can tackle any boss in any order you see fit your first play thorough . You don't have to beat yourself in the head over and over again dying to the same boss. You can simply learn more about the game by reading the items like spells , weapons , and notes . This will let you know what's going on and give you information.

Once you understand how to build your character you'll smack bosses left and right and have fun while doing it. If a boss is beating you so badly you die in one hit its ok . Sometimes you need to explore to gather materials to upgrade weapons , armor , and spells so you can be strong enough to beat the boss. You level up in this game and you get stronger by learning kind of like in real life.

Knowledge is your best weapon in this game so acquire it and use it to win. You don't suck you just lack knowledge . Don't rush . You have two options bro .... you can either take your time and read stuff fully exploring and understanding the world of elden ring and have fun smacking bosses .... or ... you can try to run past enemies not learning anything and never hearing an NPC give you information because you skipped it and die OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN while getting frustrated .

Just explore and have fun and the game will be great to you. Rage and rush and it won't be .

[Xendo]

Admitting your trash and then insulting the game and its community goes kinda crazy ngl

[Lenox]

Originally posted by yoni zaria:

or ... you can try to run past enemies not learning anything and never hearing an NPC give you information because you skipped it and die OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN while getting frustrated.

I lol'd at this part. I've seen this play out in real time. Wild to watch.

[Squishy boi thighs]

Originally posted by mayhem523:

If you don't have time to level your character and work on a build in an RPG then you don't have time to play an RPG to begin with. That's literally what playing an RPG consists of. It's not even time consuming.. this isn't some grindy mmo, you can farm 100k+ runes in like 5 minutes and get any gear you want with a forum post.

Snot nose elitist comments like these are always my favorite

Originally posted by pizza7:

and not everyone is willing to go through these very time consuming steps to play just
a game. my take is , the op should never have bought this game, he is never going to like it....and same applies to me..it is on the shelve. i think it is a good game, just not for me.

Well you're wrong cause I'm gunna give it another go without the mod to make it easier.

[Squishy boi thighs]

Originally posted by NotEvenEpic:

Admitting your trash and then insulting the game and its community goes kinda crazy ngl

When did I insult the community?

[Lenox]

Originally posted by P!tch_blckk:

Originally posted by NotEvenEpic:

Admitting your trash and then insulting the game and its community goes kinda crazy ngl

When did I insult the community?

I don't recall you insulting the community. At least not in this thread.

Originally posted by P!tch_blckk:

Originally posted by Dulgrim Grudgebearer:

Just put your foolish ambition to rest, you have played yourself and ruined what could have been.

Why do you weirdo's take this stuff so seriously? It's just a video game.

Btw, I think this was supposed to be a joke. One of the early bosses says something like this. So it's a bit of a joke in the community to say this. Almost like the new "git gud."

[Squishy boi thighs]

Originally posted by Lenox:

Btw, I think this was supposed to be a joke. One of the early bosses says something like this. So it's a bit of a joke in the community to say this. Almost like the new "git gud."

Im aware it's a quote from him, I just think it's kind of cringe and unfunny

[Norm Macdonald's Ghost]

Originally posted by P!tch_blckk:

Originally posted by Lenox:

Btw, I think this was supposed to be a joke. One of the early bosses says something like this. So it's a bit of a joke in the community to say this. Almost like the new "git gud."

Im aware it's a quote from him, I just think it's kind of cringe and unfunny

Stop sucking lemons, you won't cringe so much.

[Squishy boi thighs]

Originally posted by Norm Macdonald's Ghost:

Originally posted by P!tch_blckk:

Im aware it's a quote from him, I just think it's kind of cringe and unfunny

Stop sucking lemons, you won't cringe so much.

Someones touchy

[Lenox]

Originally posted by P!tch_blckk:

Originally posted by Lenox:

Btw, I think this was supposed to be a joke. One of the early bosses says something like this. So it's a bit of a joke in the community to say this. Almost like the new "git gud."

Im aware it's a quote from him, I just think it's kind of cringe and unfunny

Ah, OK. Well I'm a fan. It makes me wish more bosses/enemies had lines.