Category: Misc
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Is Elden Ring’s Tarnished the Ultimate Hero?
A Tarnished Tale And a Hero’s Journey – Comparing the Hero’s Journey in Elden Ring to Classical Mythology Alright, fellow Tarnished, gather ’round! We’ve all been there – trekking through the Lands Between, battling monstrous beasts, and grappling with the existential dread of being a chosen one (or maybe just a dude who really likes…
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Elden Ring Fashion: Lionel’s Set can look surprisingly good
Hello, fellow Tarnished adventurers! In today’s post, I’d like to showcase some Elden Ring fashion. While creating The Godbreaker Strength Build article, I realized how fantastic Lionel’s Armor Set can look when you replace the chest piece. Don’t get me wrong, the complete set doesn’t look bad at all, but it somewhat resembles Kung Fu…
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Elden Ring: How the Community Keeps the Flame Alive
As a fellow Tarnished who has ventured through the Lands Between more times than I care to admit, I’ve often wondered: what keeps drawing us back to Elden Ring long after we’ve defeated the final boss? How does this game maintain its grip on players when we’ve uncovered every secret, defeated every demigod, become Elden…
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The Ever-Changing Dance of Elden Ring: How FromSoftware Keeps Us on Our Toes
Ah, fellow Tarnished! Gather ’round the Site of Grace as we delve into the fascinating world of Elden Ring updates. You know, those magical patches that appear out of nowhere, like a Mimic Tear surprising you in a chest (we’ve all been in the Night’s Sacred Ground, right?). The Dance of Nerfs and Buffs How…
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Shadow of the Erdtree: My Final Verdict On The Elden Ring DLC
Fellow Tarnished, take a seat as I’d like to present you my final verdict on Shadow of the Erdtree. Maybe you remember the initial DLC review (Shadow of the Erdtree: Where Beauty Meets Brutal Difficulty), where I had given you my first enthusiastic impressions about the DLC, after I had strolled around for some hours,…
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Forging Your Own Path: Exploring the Diverse Combat Styles of Elden Ring – Part II
Welcome back, brave Tarnished! If you’ve made it this far, you’ve either survived our first foray into the combat styles of Elden Ring, or you’re a phantom reader who’s skipped straight to part two (we see you, and we’re judging… but only a little – just make sure you don’t miss part one). In our…
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Forging Your Own Path: Exploring the Diverse Combat Styles of Elden Ring – Part I
Welcome, Tarnished ones, to our (not entirely serious) exploration of the diverse combat styles in Elden Ring. The Lands Between offer a multitude of ways to face their challenges and today we’ll delve into the various approaches players take to overcome the game’s formidable foes. From traditional sword-and-board tactics to arcane wizardry, from nimble acrobatics…
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After the Erdtree’s Shadow: What’s Next for Elden Ring Enthusiasts?
As I sit here, basking in the afterglow of conquering the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC for Elden Ring, I can’t help but feel a mixture of triumph and melancholy. Now, as the final boss lies vanquished, I find myself wondering: what’s next?
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The Shadow of Impatience: Elden Ring’s DLC and the Rush to Judge
As an Elden Ring enthusiast, I’ve been eagerly anticipating and following the release of the “Shadow of the Erdtree” DLC. What’s striking isn’t just the beauty and difficulty of the content, but the speed at which complaints had surfaced. Mere days after release, the internet was awash with cries of “too hard” and “unfair”. It’s…
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Things I miss as an Elden Ring player on PS5
Alright, fellow Tarnished! Today, let’s talk about what PlayStation 5 players are missing out on in the Lands Between. While Elden Ring is an incredible experience on PS5, there are at least two PC-exclusive perks that might make even the most loyal console player a bit jealous. From my point of view, one of the…