Category: Misc
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Elden Ring and the Philosophy of Suffering: A Nietzschean Perspective
Fellow Tarnished and seekers of wisdom, gather at the Site of Grace as we prepare to traverse the Lands Between—not with sword or sorcery, but wielding the sharp edge of Friedrich Nietzsche’s thought. This article has lingered in my inventory for some time, but with the 125th anniversary of Nietzsche’s death just a couple of…
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Player Messages in Elden Ring That Actually Helped
Picture this: you’re standing before a massive, ornate door in Elden Ring, clearly meant for something important. Your heart’s racing because you know FromSoftware doesn’t build impressive architecture without hiding something terrifying behind it. Then you see it—a glowing message on the ground that simply reads: “Try finger, but hole.”
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What Nightreign Tells Us About FromSoftware’s Future
With Elden Ring Nightreign’s May 30th release date rapidly approaching, many Tarnished are understandably focused on mastering the new cooperative mechanics and discovering which Nightfarer class best suits their playstyle. But beyond the immediate excitement lies a fascinating question that deserves our attention: What does Nightreign tell us about FromSoftware’s future direction?
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A Discworld Inspired Guide to Ashes of War: Braggart’s Roar
There is a theory held by certain wizards at Unseen University that the power of words can fundamentally alter reality. This theory is frequently tested when the Archchancellor bellows at apprentices who have accidentally turned their own feet into tentacles.
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The Magma Hunter Challenge: Done ✅ – A “Travel Report”
A couple of weeks ago, I introduced the Magma Hunter Challenge, where you must defeat all Magma Wyrms in the base game. Who would I be to send you into this painful joy (or joyful pain) without conquering the challenge myself? Take a seat and read my “travel report” as inspiration for your own run.
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A Guide to the Blessing and Curse of Elden Ring Guides
As a longtime Elden Ring player who has both benefited from and occasionally regretted using guides, I’ve developed a complex relationship with these resources. Curse and blessing perfectly captures this duality.
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The Magma Hunter Challenge
Tarnished! Looking to breathe new fire into your Elden Ring experience? The Magma Hunter Challenge calls to those who seek to master the arts of dragon-slaying with a distinctly Caelid flavor.
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The Mostly Reliable Guide: Spider Scorpion Ashes
In the ever-expanding menagerie of peculiar combat companions available to the Tarnished, the Spider Scorpion Ashes stand out as nature’s answer to the question, “What if we combined two terrifying things and somehow made them less effective than either?”
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Elden Ring: The Merchant’s Journey Challenge
Tired of the usual naked runs, no-hit attempts and SL1 challenges? Enter “The Merchant’s Journey” – a unique challenge run that transforms your Elden Ring playthrough into an adventure of commerce and careful resource management.
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Introducing the Weapon Mastery Challenge Generator for Elden Ring
As a PS5 player, I’ve spent countless hours in The Lands Between and The Realm Of Shadow. While watching the incredible modding community create new experiences for PC players, I wondered: how could we bring that same spirit of creativity and discovery to console players?