I don't think I'm gonna finish Elden Ring. It's just not that interesting. It's essentially "easy" because it's all just ultimately a single player grind-fest. Too hard? Just level up. Maybe you random get the meta weapon, or maybe you look up the meta build. It ultimately destroys any sense of accomplishment or difficulty.

The most fun I had in the game is when I opened a treasure chest at the beginning and teleported to the hard-ass zone. Then I fought my way back to the start without realizing I could fast travel.

I think the very concept of the "meta" has destroyed gayming. And I play games where you really need to learn the "meta" in order to even come close to competing, so. There you go.

@NEETzsche @crunklord420 I generally try to avoid reading up on games as I'm playing them, it's basically just an extension on not using guides, so you can figure out stuff for yourself. It also gives me a better idea of how well-designed the game really is, whether in-game tutorials and info provide me with sufficient information to succeed, or whether I'd have been better off looking up shit online.

Either way, coming up with a half-decent build or strategy on my own is infinitely more satisfying than copying some Meta guide.
Follow

@ChristiJunior @crunklord420 @NEETzsche
I absolutely agree. If you're reading on Meta, you are no longer playing the game. You're just following instructions most of the time.

And then, there are games like monsters hunter. Who the fuck thought, that THAT was a good idea? 2/3 of the weapons are completely useless without watching 2 hours on each of them, since good luck in fucking hell figuring out that moveset.
Oh, movesets weren't bad enough? The side quests want you to find one bug on particular map on a CORRECT DIFFICULTY. So, if you just play on hardest, you won't even get it. :akko_sad2:

I love the game, but that is truly a game made to be played with a phone in your hand.

Sign in to participate in the conversation
Game Liberty Mastodon

Mainly gaming/nerd instance for people who value free speech. Everyone is welcome.