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From Software Elden Ring - From Software's new game with writing by GRRM

Efe

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before it was greattree
then it got all glowy
then it became erdtree
 

Child of Malkav

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Unrelated but I thought the tarnished were soldiers under the command of Godfrey. Godfrey was a general or some such in the army? Which means the tarnished he commanded were also part of the military, no matter what class you choose to start as. Classes = roles in that army?
 

Child of Malkav

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Yuuuup, thanks for clearing it up guys, knew I could count on you.
 

Skinwalker

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In Marika's own words:

My Lord, and thy warriors. I divest each of thee of thy grace.
With thine eyes dimmed, ye will be driven from the Lands Between.
Ye will wage war in a land afar, where ye will live, and die.
Well? Perhaps that might serve you in lieu of a maiden's guidance.

Then, after thy death, I will give back what I once claimed.
Return to the Lands Between, wage war, and brandish the Elden Ring.
Grow strong in the face of death. Warriors of my lord.
Lord Godfrey.
 

Alter Sack

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Do you play the game with gamepad or keyboard and mouse?

My gamepad doesn't work with the game and playing with keyboard feels a bit odd for me.

Thinking about buying an xbox controller for pc.

I hope it will work with that.
 

Cheesedragon117

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Probably old news for most but I found a glaring lore mistake.

The Root Resin description cites a "Greatree" separated from the Erdtree. Such a thing obviously doesn't exist in the setting and is clearly a leftover from some dev phase scratched concept.
It's believed that this Greatree was the predecessor of the Erdtree, which may be linked to the Crucible that in turn is linked to the Crucible Knights.
The item description doesn't make any sense though:


Resin secreted from the roots of the Greattree.
Can also be found near trees on the surface.
Material used in crafting items.

The roots of the Greattree were once linked to those of the Erdtree,
or so they say,
and it is for this reason catacombs are built around Greattree roots.

Catacombs are not built around Greatree roots, but of Erdtree roots as part of the whole rebirth process in Erdtree era. And what info we have from the pre-Erdtree era, death was related to Deathbirds not trees.

This description makes no sense at all.

You missed the "or so they say," part of the description. Fromsoft lore is rooted in conjecture in hearsay. Are you treating the equally shady and sparse lore of the Deathbirds as more valid?

Given the game's theme of "grafting" it's entirely possible there was a "Greattree" that was the predecessor to the Erdtree, before the Elden Beast dropped down, and took its place.

Though I do admit the description is a bit muddily-worded, since it doesn't state why the catacombs were originally built that way, even though in the age of the Erdtree, it's clear the purpose is somehow related to the current cycle of Erdtree burial and rebirth, which is itself a contestable theory. It's all rooted in a sense of mystery, on purpose, to make the world feel bigger and more alive.

Do you play the game with gamepad or keyboard and mouse?

Steering wheel.

 

Bendu

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Probably old news for most but I found a glaring lore mistake.

The Root Resin description cites a "Greatree" separated from the Erdtree. Such a thing obviously doesn't exist in the setting and is clearly a leftover from some dev phase scratched concept.
It's believed that this Greatree was the predecessor of the Erdtree, which may be linked to the Crucible that in turn is linked to the Crucible Knights.
The item description doesn't make any sense though:


Resin secreted from the roots of the Greattree.
Can also be found near trees on the surface.
Material used in crafting items.

The roots of the Greattree were once linked to those of the Erdtree,
or so they say,
and it is for this reason catacombs are built around Greattree roots.

Catacombs are not built around Greatree roots, but of Erdtree roots as part of the whole rebirth process in Erdtree era. And what info we have from the pre-Erdtree era, death was related to Deathbirds not trees.

This description makes no sense at all.

You missed the "or so they say," part of the description. Fromsoft lore is rooted in conjecture in hearsay. Are you treating the equally shady and sparse lore of the Deathbirds as more valid?

Given the game's theme of "grafting" it's entirely possible there was a "Greattree" that was the predecessor to the Erdtree, before the Elden Beast dropped down, and took its place.

Though I do admit the description is a bit muddily-worded, since it doesn't state why the catacombs were originally built that way, even though in the age of the Erdtree, it's clear the purpose is somehow related to the current cycle of Erdtree burial and rebirth, which is itself a contestable theory. It's all rooted in a sense of mystery, on purpose, to make the world feel bigger and more alive.

It's probably just a mistranslation:

 

Silva

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Probably old news for most but I found a glaring lore mistake.

The Root Resin description cites a "Greatree" separated from the Erdtree. Such a thing obviously doesn't exist in the setting and is clearly a leftover from some dev phase scratched concept.
It's believed that this Greatree was the predecessor of the Erdtree, which may be linked to the Crucible that in turn is linked to the Crucible Knights.
The item description doesn't make any sense though:


Resin secreted from the roots of the Greattree.
Can also be found near trees on the surface.
Material used in crafting items.

The roots of the Greattree were once linked to those of the Erdtree,
or so they say,
and it is for this reason catacombs are built around Greattree roots.

Catacombs are not built around Greatree roots, but of Erdtree roots as part of the whole rebirth process in Erdtree era. And what info we have from the pre-Erdtree era, death was related to Deathbirds not trees.

This description makes no sense at all.

You missed the "or so they say," part of the description. Fromsoft lore is rooted in conjecture in hearsay. Are you treating the equally shady and sparse lore of the Deathbirds as more valid?

Given the game's theme of "grafting" it's entirely possible there was a "Greattree" that was the predecessor to the Erdtree, before the Elden Beast dropped down, and took its place.

Though I do admit the description is a bit muddily-worded, since it doesn't state why the catacombs were originally built that way, even though in the age of the Erdtree, it's clear the purpose is somehow related to the current cycle of Erdtree burial and rebirth, which is itself a contestable theory. It's all rooted in a sense of mystery, on purpose, to make the world feel bigger and more alive.

It's probably just a mistranslation:


Thanks. It was obvious from the beginning for me, but it's nice to confirm it.
 

Skinwalker

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I am having trouble forcing myself to keep exploring and clearing out the wormface-infested forest ruins in Altus plateau. Is it just this one location, or have I finally had enough of replaying Elder Nig?
 

Silva

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Skinwalker , ignore that shit and go straight to the objective (which I assume to be the capital by your description). You'll have opportunity to come back later to explore these areas if you really want. Your sanity is more important and you'll lose it if you try to scour every nook of the map.
 

Lyric Suite

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I am having trouble forcing myself to keep exploring and clearing out the wormface-infested forest ruins in Altus plateau. Is it just this one location, or have I finally had enough of replaying Elder Nig?

Probably a combination of both.

Worm guys are pretty annoying. Luckily, the worm boss can be cheesed pretty easily:



I suggest just getting rid of him first thing so you can at least have the run of the place.
 

Skinwalker

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I suggest just getting rid of him first thing so you can at least have the run of the place.
I did, he was very easy with Latenna the Antenna shooting him from the ruins. Anyway, I cleared out that damn forest, and am now torn between exploring the rest of Altus or going straight to Leyndell. Definitely not going to the Volcano region yet.

Has anyone ever mentioned that this game is too big?
 

Silva

Arcane
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Finished it. Game got a bit tiresome and I was pushing through just to finish it already. It should be smaller.

In retrospect I liked the royal family drama. It was the best part of the lore. The setting is weaksauce. Fighting the almighty "God" in the end has the weight of fighting Bowser in super mario. Aka none. A far cry from Gwyn or Gehrman or Isshin Sword Saint.

I'll get the DLC for more family fights. Go Miquela go!

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H. P. Lovecraft's Cat

SumDrunkCat
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Why would Miquela have any reason to fight you? Seemed like the most passive, innocent, and non-violent of the demi-gods. Even if he did want to fight you for some stupid reason he should realistically be a total pushover considering the battle hardened blood thirsty warlords you faced prior. Should be a pretty lame fight, like literally Mike Tyson punching an infant.
 

Lyric Suite

Converting to Islam
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You'll get to fight Miquella in a dream world. Calling it now.
 

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