What if They Dont Fix Elden Ring? | Shadow of the Erdtree PVP Emotional Jon 2024-08-01 | This week I wanted to discuss my headspace given the latest patch and the complete silence on the part of FromSoftware. Nothing is set in stone but I'm not sure what to do if we don't get the changes we so desperately need.Support link for Bandai Namco to request game changes.support.bandainamcoent.com/s/submit-a-case
The Obscure Multiplayer of Souls Games | Elden Ring PVP Emotional Jon 2024-10-10 | Burying multiplayer within obscure systems has been a Souls series staple since day 1. With mods like Seamless Co-op and the nature of modern online games, should the series continue to do so or change to accommodate their new audience?
Should Elden Ring Get a Sequel? Emotional Jon 2024-10-03 | Love it or hate it, Elden Ring has been FromSoft's most successful title, but success comes in many forms. Should they continue the trend or should they opt instead to innovate and establish new IPs going forward?
Whats With Elden Rings Crafting? Emotional Jon 2024-09-26 | Adding a crafting system could have been a major addition to the gameplay of the Souls series. Instead, it fell short and serves as more of a hinderance than anything else. Where did Elden Ring go wrong?
Should Skill Matter? | Elden Ring PVP Emotional Jon 2024-09-12 | The debate around skill in Elden Ring is one for the ages. I'm weighing in with the perspective of someone who is both a casual invader and using Milady for the first time.
Low Level Invasions and You | Elden Ring PVP Emotional Jon 2024-09-05 | I like invading at low level and so can you! Just watch this 18 minute guide and if you still don't think low level invasions are great, we'll argue some more.
Seamless Co-op and the Future of Elden Ring | PVP First Impressions Emotional Jon 2024-08-29 | I finally tried out Seamless Co-op, so you can rest easy knowing what I think of it thus far.Try the Mod out for yourselfnexusmods.com/eldenring/mods/510Support the Channelko-fi.com/emotionaljonxvx
Could Passwords Improve Elden Ring Invasions | Shadow of the Erdtree PVP Emotional Jon 2024-08-22 | This week we're looking at the benefits of letting two bad red men unite against a host via a password.Submit a case to Bandai Namco requesting multiplayer changes in Elden Ringsupport.bandainamcoent.com/s/submit-a-caseSupport the channelko-fi.com/emotionaljonxvxBackground musicyoutube.com/watch?v=B1Bqudhcn48
Can Anyone Enjoy Elden Ring PVP? | Shadow of the Erdtree Emotional Jon 2024-08-15 | This week I'm focusing on the standards set by Elden Ring and the rest of the Souls series, as well as their accessibility regarding PVP.Submit a case requesting multiplayer changes in Elden Ringsupport.bandainamcoent.com/s/submit-a-caseSupport the channel directlyko-fi.com/emotionaljonxvx
Why I Cant Accept Elden Rings Multiplayer | Shadow of the Erdtree PVP Emotional Jon 2024-08-08 | This week I'm offering some clarification as to my position on the multiplayer of Elden Ring. I've made my share of polarizing videos in the past and I plan to continue doing so in the future. This is simply an explainer for anyone who doesn't get where I'm coming from, or for anyone who wants to hear me yap.Submit a support ticket to Bandai Namco requesting multiplayer changes in Elden Ringsupport.bandainamcoent.com/s/submit-a-caseHelp me afford swords and other living expensesko-fi.com/emotionaljonxvx
Why You Cant Invade Solo Hosts in Elden Ring Emotional Jon 2024-07-25 | This week I wanted to address the absence of solo host invasions in Elden Ring. I'm all for more invasions but this is an area where I feel this game was just built different, though not necessarily for the better.If you like my work and want to support me further, I won't stop you from giving me money.ko-fi.com/emotionaljonxvx
Elden Ring Deserves a Better Arena | Shadow of the Erdtree PVP Emotional Jon 2024-07-18 | The arena of Elden Ring is a middling affair with little to gain and a lot to learn. This week, we're looking at what would it take to get it where it needs to be and whether or not FromSoftware could do so with the time they have left patching the game.
FromSoftware NEEDS to Patch the Taunters Tongue | Shadow of the Erdtree PVP Emotional Jon 2024-07-11 | This item has been a thorn in all of our sides for more than 2 years and it's time FromSoftware did something about it. We've been patient, we've paid our dues, now they can give us what we so desperately need.Support tickets for Bandai Namco to request the change.support.bandainamcoent.com/s/submit-a-caseThere might be other links or places to submit feedback and I'd encourage everyone to use social media to directly address FromSoftware and Bandai Namco. We need to make our voices heard.
The Abyss Should Be an Invasion Zone | Shadow of the Erdtree Emotional Jon 2024-07-04 | This week we're discussing what I consider to be the most egregious error on the part of Shadow of the Erdtree in the form of the Abyss and its wasted potential.It's not too late, FromSoftware. Just do one of those patches we desperately need for so many things but for this thing I want specifically.You owe me.
My Thoughts After Shadow of the Erdtree (No Spoilers) Emotional Jon 2024-06-27 | This week we're covering my initial impressions after a single playthrough. While I enjoyed my time, it did nothing to address my many, many, many issues with Elden Ring. Overall, it's a worthwhile addition to a game that I have fundamental issues with.
Final Thoughts Before Shadow of the Erdtree Emotional Jon 2024-06-20 | Today we embark on our last adventure in the Lands Between. Join me as I lament all that was left undone and opine on the task ahead with hope for the future.
My One REALISTIC Request for Shadow of the Erdtree Emotional Jon 2024-06-13 | Have you ever suffered at the hands of pointless material farming in Elden Ring? If so, you're among friends here. If not, you're a liar.Let us join together and hope the DLC will put an end to such a needless chore.
Should Invasions Be Optional? | Elden Ring PVP Emotional Jon 2024-06-06 | This week we're answering the question as to whether or not invasions deserve to be locked behind an opt-in system and the effects giving players too many options can have on a game's health.
Elden Ring PVP: Are Blues the Good Guys? Emotional Jon 2024-05-30 | This week we're discussing the merits (or lack thereof) of Blues in Elden Ring. Are they the only thing standing between our society and total annihilation? Or do they represent the very thing we fear most?On an unrelated note, I could not get any usable footage of blues in action because I play on PC and the mechanic is dependent on two other multiplayer interactions, so I had to improvise. There is nothing wrong with your television set. Do not attempt to adjust the picture.
Is the Land of Shadow an Interstice? | Elden Ring DLC Emotional Jon 2024-05-23 | Obligatory Youtuber take on the latest Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree trailer. This week I'm posing a question that's been on my mind since the DLC was revealed.
Is Elden Ring a Bad Game? Emotional Jon 2024-05-16 | This week, I wanted to record my thoughts on Elden Ring before Shadow of the Erdtree finally launches. Is Elden Ring as it exists today worthy of all the praise? Could it or should it be better? Is it actually just bad? It's been a tough 2 years and I'm full of conflict.
Can This Build Fix Low Level PVP? | Elden Ring PVP Emotional Jon 2024-05-09 | This week I've done the impossible and managed to invade Limgrave without my overpowered gear. What could go wrong?And sorry about all the pops, my filter must be full.
Watch THIS if You HATE Elden Ring Invasions Emotional Jon 2024-05-02 | This may be the last chance you ever have to see for yourself.
Elden Ring PVP: Invasions and the Politics of Fairness Part 2 - Skill Emotional Jon 2024-04-25 | In part 2 of this series, we explore the complaints with invaders and their possible skill advantage, along with the role of skill and its impact on fairness in invasions overall.
Elden Ring PVP: Invasions and the Politics of Fairness Part 1 - Choice Emotional Jon 2024-04-18 | Choice is something we all have when we play this game and invasions are a meaningful part of that experience.Part 1 of a series exploring the fairness in and around invasions in Elden Ring.
Elden Ring PVP: What Should We Do About Griefers? Emotional Jon 2024-04-11 | This week I'm tackling a shadow that has loomed over PVP in these games since their inception.Please note, I cut 15+ mins from the invasion for time, but I tried to leave as much frustration in as possible.
Elden Ring PVP: Are Twinks a Problem? Emotional Jon 2024-04-04 | Some people love them, others hate them, but one thing is certain: These rugrats are powerful!
Elden Ring PVP: Is Ganking Justified? Emotional Jon 2024-03-28 | I have both ganked and been ganked but Elden Ring changed everything.Big thanks to the boys for coming out for the endingI owe everyone else involved in this video an apology. Especially those guys on the High Wall. Sorry Jonni!
Elden Ring PVP: Who Has the Advantage? Emotional Jon 2024-03-21 | Invasions are a dynamic game mode that favor chaos over fairness. As it stands, the question must be asked.
Elden Ring PVP: Are Invaders the Bad Guys? Emotional Jon 2024-03-14 | This week I'm tackling the difficult question on literally everyone's mind.
Elden Ring DLC: Why Didnt the Colosseum Fix PVP? Emotional Jon 2024-03-07 | The Colosseum was the first piece of DLC we received for Elden Ring and it focused entirely on PVP. Where did it go wrong?
Elden Ring DLC: Should Shadow of the Erdtree Add Covenants? Emotional Jon 2024-02-29 | Covenants are a unique staple of the Souls series that offered some of the best incentives to participate in multiplayer. Elden Ring could benefit greatly from their addition.
Elden Ring DLC: How Big Is Shadow of the Erdtree? Emotional Jon 2024-02-21 | This expansion is going to be massive, but will they get all the details right?
Elden Ring DLC: Why Is the Wait So Hard? Emotional Jon 2024-02-15 | Just something that has been on my mind for a long time.
