Topic: Elden Ring Hype Thread

@JohnnyShoulder Any idea how leveling up will work in this game?

@TheBrandedSwordsman Not sure if that has been detailed as yet, Miyazaki briefly mentioned it in the IGN interview in June, but I think he just confirmed it will be in the game.

When asked about leveling and how Elden Ring approaches progression, Miyazaki said there’s a “certain amount of progression and reward” regardless of the direction the player takes. Players will also be able to customize and craft items on the go.

@JohnnyShoulder Thanks, I think I've discovered somewhere that there will be a skills tree for weapons arts but nothing else has been advertised.

"Players can also specialize in specific combat tactics, whether they want to be an expert swordsman, sorcerer, or archer. As players advance, they can apply skills to their weapons to make them more powerful." - https://techxplore.com/news/2021-08-peek-elden-video-game-col...

@colonelkilgore @JohnnyShoulder - Thus suggesting that leveling up will be skills-based, as opposed to stats-based?

@TheBrandedSwordsman yeah sounds like they're going the 'perk' route. Could be cool as long as there is a vast diverse amount of skills, in which case it could ensure a very diverse build system.

@colonelkilgore I know you will be able to swap them (skills/weapon arts) between weapons, which should ensure that diversity in terms of options.

@TheBrandedSwordsman @colonelkilgore Sounds similar to what was in Sekiro, no? I'm ok that but may put some people off if you can't make yourself OP by grinding.

@TheBrandedSwordsman @JohnnyShoulder it sounds like the game is being 'softened' in other ways though, so that would make up for losing the 'gateway-grind'.

@colonelkilgore In what "other ways" is the game being softened, from what you know?

@TheBrandedSwordsman @colonelkilgore I think enemies will be using feather dusters and harsh language instead of big FO weapons. 🤣

@JohnnyShoulder let's not be too rash here. Some people are allergic to feathers I'll have you know! And judging by how some people react to my language, I'd say some people have a real problem with that too.

@TheBrandedSwordsman respawn points, maps etc.

@colonelkilgore Oh yeah I remember reading about the respawn points now, and the maps are obviously gonna be a helpful addition. I still don't think they'll adequately compensate for not being able to create an OP build, though.

@TheBrandedSwordsman I've just seen a video that went through every thing they saw at the recent gameplay breakdown. They confirmed levelling up will work the same as in previous Souls games. Players will collect Runes which are effectively the new Souls that allow players to level up and place points into attributes. These are lost upon death dropping onto the ground.... think you know the rest.

@JohnnyShoulder Yeah I think so, thanks for the info. Any links to that video? (so the whole Push Square family can see)

@TheBrandedSwordsman Of course! At around the 3 minute mark they start talk about stats and levelling, albeit briefly.

@JohnnyShoulder Thanks for providing that, @colonelkilgore What do you think of the new info? It will be stats-based levelling after all, eh? OP UGS build here I come! (Guts, the Branded Swordsman rides again!) the adventure continues... in Elden RIng!

@TheBrandedSwordsman excited (as always)... couple of things stuck out in terms of gameplay:

1. It's a Dark Souls experience but with more freedom.
2. The freedom lends itself to the ability to play the game 'your' way.

Lore-wise:

1. Waifu is possibly the spirit-steed.
2. Pot-boi! (dont know why but I imagine that they may fulfill a similar function to the little blue and green elves in Golden Axe)
3. Pumpkin-bro!
4. and transplanted arms. I'm fascinated by the notion that the adding of arms to characters has 'levelled them up' in some way.

Slightly miffed by the idea that you can only invade a co-op party... but there still seems to be the option to duel, so not all bad in that respect.

All in all... just awesomeness!

@colonelkilgore Going back a bit with the Golden Axe reference! 🤣 I don't remember that, but according to the vid the pot men are friendly but contain valuables if smashed.

@JohnnyShoulder They would drop potions if you managed to hit them but they zoomed around the screen pretty quickly to make it harder. Harmless otherwise. I think the potions were used for magic attacks. Man, it's been a while