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Post by FlexibleFeline on Jan 6, 2024 6:56:50 GMT
And done and dusted - a slight moment of worry when the final achievement didn't pop, but I just needed to restart the game. (And thankfully I was wrong about needing another playthrough to see all Stigmas, the final one was on this one near the end). The umbral run is definitely the most interesting, but you'll have to judge for yourself whether it's worth replaying the game twice more to see all endings (and get access to all weapons / armour by doing so). The good thing is, of course, that subsequent runs are relatively quick, painfree...and very enjoyable, I wouldn't have done it otherwise.
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Post by JonFE on Jan 6, 2024 17:55:14 GMT
FlexibleFeline Kudos for completing this game 100% - like I said before, some of the collectathon achievements seem elusive to me, but cannot help to admire your dedication 
If you are itching for another LotF challenge, I'd suggest getting the newly added inferno armour. The questline itself is not overly long, but the boss fight at the end is worth it!
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Post by FlexibleFeline on Jan 7, 2024 6:54:01 GMT
Cheers, I think I'm itching for a break tbh  How do you activate these new quests just in case I get an uncontrollable urge? I'm guessing I'll need to start again. |
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Post by JonFE on Jan 7, 2024 10:06:06 GMT
FlexibleFeline They are rather cryptic about them (the hints are included in the patch notes), but usually revolve around performing a gesture at certain shrines placed around the map to start the quest and fulfilling some kind of task. The only requirement is to have those areas already unlocked and the quests are supposed to stay in the game permanently. The Radiance armour quest tasks you to kill a number of specific enemies using a holy weapon, the Inferno one to hit some red hand targets with a snowball and then kill a new boss and the Umbral one (that is currently bugged for me) to travel around the mines lighting up those fires in a specific music-based sequence. There's also a 4th one, that builds a mirror in the hub to change your appearance.
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Post by JuniorFE on Jan 7, 2024 13:26:33 GMT
wunty where are you, man? I need your guy on the inside to ask for a fucking sort function in the inventory screens (seriously, how haven't they added one yet - or if they have, why is there zero indication that it exists?) (Also we just want you back in general wunty)
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Post by FlexibleFeline on Jan 7, 2024 14:15:05 GMT
FlexibleFeline They are rather cryptic about them (the hints are included in the patch notes), but usually revolve around performing a gesture at certain shrines placed around the map to start the quest and fulfilling some kind of task. The only requirement is to have those areas already unlocked and the quests are supposed to stay in the game permanently. The Radiance armour quest tasks you to kill a number of specific enemies using a holy weapon, the Inferno one to hit some red hand targets with a snowball and then kill a new boss and the Umbral one (that is currently bugged for me) to travel around the mines lighting up those fires in a specific music-based sequence. There's also a 4th one, that builds a mirror in the hub to change your appearance. Cheers, I did pick up a couple of glass pieces on my last playthrough and wondered what on earth they were - turns out they are part of the mirror quest you mention. |
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Post by wunty on Jan 9, 2024 10:10:13 GMT
wunty where are you, man? I need your guy on the inside to ask for a fucking sort function in the inventory screens (seriously, how haven't they added one yet - or if they have, why is there zero indication that it exists?) (Also we just want you back in general wunty ) I'm still waiting on them patching the damn performance first! I am not going back to it until they do. That'll show them.
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Post by loto on Jan 9, 2024 10:33:19 GMT
Happy days - good to see you back Wunty.
Now all we need is a mammoth Elden Ring update…
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Post by JonFE on Jan 9, 2024 10:36:00 GMT
wunty Welcome back mate, we've missed you, Happy New Year!
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Post by wunty on Jan 9, 2024 10:49:20 GMT
And to you 🙂
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Post by JuniorFE on Jan 9, 2024 13:55:38 GMT
wunty where are you, man? I need your guy on the inside to ask for a fucking sort function in the inventory screens (seriously, how haven't they added one yet - or if they have, why is there zero indication that it exists?) (Also we just want you back in general wunty ) I'm still waiting on them patching the damn performance first! I am not going back to it until they do. That'll show them.
Yay, you're back  Happy New Year! |
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Post by wunty on Apr 24, 2024 9:21:50 GMT
So I went back to this after finishing Dragon's Dogma as wanted more of those sword and magic feels. I still love it. I'm in NG+ but technically it's NG as I never went up a difficulty due to wanting to just explore more leisurely with a higher powered character and do some quest stuff I've missed.
Turns out they've had over 25 updates since launch. They've also finally fixed the disappearing trees in the Fief (yay). Also, as of today, they've just added another update that brings a new roguelite mode to it.
The aesthetics of this game are just marvellous. It's the most "me" game I've ever played. I'm also reminded just how marvellous the mpa design is and how interconnected the world is. I think it's my favourite non Dark Souls souls-like. I actually prefer it to Elden Ring as well.
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Post by harrypalmer on Apr 24, 2024 9:32:53 GMT
High praise. I'd actually forgotten that I intended to pick this up. There's a copy in Cex near the office for £22. I do think it'll be on PS+ at some point but...
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Post by wunty on Apr 24, 2024 9:50:26 GMT
It's a genuinely great game. They've also been constantly listening to feedback, rebalancing enemies, placements, tweaking performance and adding new armour and wee questlines in. It's just all so fucking METAL.
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Post by loto on Apr 24, 2024 11:20:47 GMT
You’re tempting me to go back to it, I think I was on NG+3, but kept it on NG difficulty, just to enjoy exploring.
I didn’t realise about all the updates, so will definitely give it a go.
(I’m currently rocking an Unga-bunga build in ER)
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Post by harrypalmer on Apr 24, 2024 12:21:20 GMT
Well, I trekked into Cex and fought off the hordes of bog dwellers to get my hands on it (seemingly pube free). Plus a copy of Josie and the Pussycats.
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Post by JonFE on Apr 24, 2024 12:42:49 GMT
You're in for a treat harrypalmer , just don't fret on the first boss, she's a b&%$h but doable |
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Post by wunty on Apr 24, 2024 13:58:33 GMT
Yeah she's a bit of an early roadblock. Things settle down after her. Going through the first few areas the other day I noticed how many enemies they've taken away, plus removed the distance others can snipe at you meaning it's a lot more pleasant to get around Pilgrim's Perch now. I say pleasant...
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Post by FlexibleFeline on Apr 24, 2024 14:12:53 GMT
Well, I trekked into Cex and fought off the hordes of bog dwellers to get my hands on it (seemingly pube free). Plus a copy of Josie and the Pussycats. Well worth it for 20-odd quid, even with the disappointment of no pubes. I absolutely rinsed it, even putting up with the terrible early xbox issues for much of my playthrough. Now I'm just waiting for DLC, will certainly return if that turns out well. Enjoy! |
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Post by JonFE on Apr 24, 2024 14:41:53 GMT
Yeah she's a bit of an early roadblock. Things settle down after her. Going through the first few areas the other day I noticed how many enemies they've taken away, plus removed the distance others can snipe at you meaning it's a lot more pleasant to get around Pilgrim's Perch now. I say pleasant... We've seen your obsession with litter bins, we can guess what pleasant looks like for ya  |
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Post by wunty on Apr 24, 2024 15:42:19 GMT
Come to mention it there IS a lot of fire around.
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Post by loto on Apr 24, 2024 16:25:19 GMT
Yes, welcome to the Fallen club.
There’s a lot to take in at first, especially the two realms but there’s a heck of a lot of great game here and I’m sure you’ll love it.
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Happy New Year!
