DS 3 | Top 5 Places to Invade (Part 1/2) iamamish 2021-04-17 | I get a lot of questions about places to invade, recommended levels, etc., so I thought I'd share them here.You can find part 2 here: youtube.com/watch?v=fQVJpB8HMrk#ds3tube
The Lost Amish Files | BDS - Bonfire Duelist Syndrome iamamish 2022-11-27 | EDIT: I'd uploaded this 3 years ago but never published it as I didn't care for it. I happened upon it while doing some clean up and decided the quality wasn't as bad as I remembered. Take that out of my mausoleum
Elden Ring | The HATRED for Invasions iamamish 2022-05-28 | I've done other videos in the past that talk about why people dislike invasions (links below), but I've never been able to account for some of the irrational anger and hatred for people who invade. I've had this video idea for close to a year, but was motivated to make it finally by one of @ScottJund's tweets. Thanks to MewmanC for his generous clip contributions. You can find Mewman's channel here:twitch.tv/mewmancHere are some related videos I've made in the past about the psychology of invasions, and why people do some of the things they do. Why players gank: youtube.com/watch?v=1E7M9MxXuikThe disconnect meta (probably my favorite video I've ever made): youtu.be/oSd1Ec_EI4AThe case for invasions: youtu.be/Ygbib269Tr4
Discussion with Scott Jund / DamnNoHTML iamamish 2021-12-17 | I was thrilled to have the opportunity to sit down and talk shop with Scott. Scott stopped playing DS 3 years ago and switched to making content for Dead By Daylight, but he'll be back in the saddle for Elden Ring. It is pretty difficult to overstate Scot's influence on the Souls community, and the PvP community in particular. He's hosted tournaments, been a fixture on Reddit, and created countless videos. I'm an especially big fan of the Narrated Thought Duels, where Scott duels randoms at Pontiff and breaks down various setups and weapons. More information on Scott:YT: youtube.com/c/ScottJundTwitch: twitch.tv/scottjundRecommended/favorite videos:Scott on Elden Ring's Network Test: youtube.com/watch?v=H_pBk-7mIZI"Oh No You Don't": youtube.com/watch?v=fHVDPQwplz0&list=PLRlXeLtCGeem7cXVFeYsNGXMYwriD-qIw&index=17"Narrated Havelest Duels": youtube.com/watch?v=tdlpnq5D0cE&list=PLRlXeLtCGeem7cXVFeYsNGXMYwriD-qIw&index=93Scott's playlist of Dark Souls videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRlXeLtCGeem7cXVFeYsNGXMYwriD-qIw
Discussion with JeeNiNe | DS 3, Life Strategies, and Beyond iamamish 2021-11-05 | I really enjoyed our time together. I hope you guys enjoy it too. Thanks to JeeNiNe for participating. JeeNiNe's YT: youtube.com/c/JeeNiNeMedia/videosJeeNiNe's Twitch: twitch.tv/jeenineJeeNiNe's video on playing Greatsword: youtube.com/watch?v=5yemVX4E7HoJeeNiNe's merch store: gmerch-4.creator-spring.comAmish fights with Painted Phantoms: youtube.com/watch?v=MaU-yQp8aSwBook of Matches on hardswapping: youtube.com/watch?v=pmd52IrXqeI#ds3tube
Cathedral Stream High/low lights iamamish 2021-10-17 | Thanks to everyone who made this event a reality - some highlights from the stream. You can find the entire stream available on Twitch (as of this writing - probably not for much longer), and here on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=_UYu0vpuMOM#ds3tube
Cathedral of the Deep - Stream Archive iamamish 2021-10-17 | Cathedral of the Deep - recorded on PS5 at SL 91. This was part of the event coordinated by Dashing Saint. I hosted with MrSillyDog and MightBeBob, and had a blast.
DS 3 | On Killing Co-Invaders iamamish 2021-09-08 | Players don't kill co-invaders on a whim, or because they're not that good, or any other petty reason. They largely do it because the co-invader isn't respecting his teammates. If you don't respect your teammate, you cannot expect respect in return. Link to JeeNiNe's video: youtube.com/watch?v=g1F9VYQZIGo#ds3tube
Elden Ring - The Biggest Challenge iamamish 2021-09-02 | As I listen to folks and their opinions about solo host invasions, there is a consistent theme in their concerns. Timestamps00:00 - Introduction00:51 - Basic Principles1:57 - Why Players Tw7nk04:33 - What From Should Do#ds3tube#EldenRingTube
Elden Ring - Co-op only invasions? iamamish 2021-08-28 | Based on the latest out of From, it sounds as if solo hosts will NOT be able to be invaded. Personally I think this is great, and really the logical conclusion of where From has been taking this mechanic since Bloodborne. Oro's tweet: twitter.com/OroboroTV/status/1431271666752045062/photo/1Rehvion's tweet: twitter.com/rehvion/status/1431276902375899141EDIT: after uploading this video, I just saw this megathread from Illusory Wall, making many of the exact same points: twitter.com/illusorywall/status/1431473205051600897#ds3tube#EldenRingPvP
Twitch Stream | Invasions Analysis iamamish 2021-07-18 | I stream clips from fellow invader, and we break down the plays. Thanks to everyone who participated. Here is a list of the participants so far, and any YT/Twitch they wanted to share. Note - unless you told me explicitly that it was OK, I am defaulting to NOT sharing. Please take a moment and consider giving these folks a follow!* CrumpetTrumpet1 - twitch.tv/crumpettrumpet1* Lorem - twitch.tv/lorem_lupus* Old Thief* GhostGirlBlues - twitch.tv/ghostgirlblues* PotatoMan - youtube.com/channel/UC5DG0YJA1OGsEXplPFlckqg/videos* Crispr238 - twitch.tv/crispr238* Crowned King (YT) - youtube.com/channel/UCCo-DegY0PHYPSOdwTfai6A* Crowned King (Twitch) - twitch.tv/the_crowned_king_* Skullivon - youtube.com/channel/UC4URz-H-DdwRLOc1G3JjsoQIf I've missed your YT/Twitch, or I have identified you and you'd prefer I didn't, please let me know. Watch live at twitch.tv/iamamishtv
Stream Announcement - Invasion Analysis iamamish 2021-07-12 | I haven't yet settled on a day/time for the stream - it'll depend on how much footage I get. If you send me footage: - send it to iamamishTV@gmail.com- include a Soulsplanner link- indicate whether or not you want to be identified, and if so, how- links to any YT/Twitch channels I should shareI'll make an announcement at least a few days in advance of the stream.
DS 3 | Git Gud - Reads iamamish 2021-07-08 | Making reads is really important. If you haven't thought about reads before, this should give you some ideas on getting started.Thanks to Mocha for his help in shooting footage for the video. I ended up leaving most of it behind, but it was worth it to watch Mocha cosplaying Kevin. #ds3tube#ds3PvP
Non-twink Hosting With Mocha and Posse iamamish 2021-07-05 | A quick overview of hosting at HWOL, Undead Settlement, and the Woods with Mocha and Posse Slayer. Mocha's channel: youtube.com/channel/UC7UDldhYNn6Ttt66efeOFEgPosse's channel: youtube.com/channel/UCuS3gMqG0MeBIvzF8aWLuRw/featured?app=desktop (his "Sodium Chronicles" are amazing!)Posse also sets up some funny themed ganks - Lance made a video about his ganks once: youtube.com/watch?v=2FLvff-9V2IFinally, as promised here is the link to Mocha's video on our outing: youtube.com/watch?v=WJYlBKaliCM#ds3tube
JeeNiNes Greatsword iamamish 2021-06-29 | I wanted to revisit JeeNiNe's play, specifically his GS play. I think there is a lot to learn from it. JeeNiNe's "How To Play Greatsword": youtube.com/watch?v=5yemVX4E7HoJeeNiNe Deconstructed: youtube.com/watch?v=WbB5QmiO0pg (this was my first video analyzing Jee's gameplay)JeeNiNe's Greatsword Tips: youtube.com/watch?v=eSpRr7Q5LX0#ds3tube
Embracing Invasions in Souls, Elden Ring, and Beyond iamamish 2021-06-22 | 00:00 - Intro01:13 - Keep an Open Mind03:06 - Why Invasions? 6:56 - Self-Deception9:56 - Why people *claim* they don't like invasions14:35 - My favorite excuse21:38 - Final ThoughtsHerein I address:1. The function of invasions2. Why invasions are good for these games3. Why people claim to dislike invasions4. Why these claims do not survive basic scrutiny. A few additional notes:* More on Self-Deception - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-deception* My article on Disabling Bosses - reddit.com/r/darksouls3/comments/g2dhfk/annoying_boss_fights#ds3tube
DS 3 | Top 5 Places to Invade (Part 2/2) iamamish 2021-04-20 | A few links:* Limit Breakers, absorption, and wax: youtube.com/watch?v=UXwyIRA7C_U* Part 1 of this series: youtube.com/watch?v=x5Hts1hlHno#ds3tube
DS 3 | Invasion commentary (6k sub special) iamamish 2021-02-20 | Thanks to everyone for the support!Here is the link to Ante's Twitch channel: twitch.tv/antekraljYT#ds3tube
Online Gaming: Ethernet vs. WiFi - Myths and Reality iamamish 2021-02-06 | Everyone knows that WiFi is bad for online gaming, but is it really? Articles online were largely inconclusive and I knew I needed data.#ds3tube0:00 - Intro2:08 - Testing details3:27 - Test #1 Ethernet/Wired4:55 - WiFi (Overview)5:35 - Test #2 WiFi 2.4 GHz6:40 - Test #3 WiFi 5 GHz7:00 - Data Analysis9:16 - Conclusion
DS 3 | Latency & Roll-catching iamamish 2021-01-31 | Since Amir's video I've wondered where the cut-off point is for viable roll catching. Safak Kandemir and I did some testing to find out. I am not suggesting this is the final word on the topic, just another perspective. You can find Amir's original video here: youtube.com/watch?v=uPd9zpoi6eAHuge thanks to Safak for helping me test this out.
Hosting with Pepp at Pontiff (125) iamamish 2021-01-17 | Broadcasted live on Twitch -- Watch live at twitch.tv/iamamishtv
JeeNiNe Deconstructed iamamish 2021-01-10 | Here it is - my analysis of (some) of what makes JeeNiNe such a great player. There is a lot more I could say but the video was already quite long so I had to stop. I hope you guys enjoy it. Thanks again to JeeNiNe for his support on this video (though he has not seen any of it as of publication), and thanks to everyone who watches these videos. #ds3tube
DS 3 | Git Gud - Get Out of the Zone iamamish 2020-12-29 | I identify a big problem with my gameplay and talk about how I'm going to solve it. Shoutout to Pepp & Specter, and for everyone's support. #ds3tube
Hosting with Kheim iamamish 2020-12-20 | ...but not ganking!!!!Broadcasted live on Twitch -- Watch live at twitch.tv/iamamishtv
Duels with Viewers - PS4 (SL 125 | !guidelines | !pw) iamamish 2020-12-06 | Thanks to everyone who stopped by!Broadcasted live on Twitch -- Watch live at twitch.tv/iamamishtv
DS 3 | Goodbye, Woods iamamish 2020-11-18 | Time to say goodbye, but I first wanted to share some of my longer invasions here.
DS 3 | What I Would Change in DS 3 (and Elden Ring) iamamish 2020-11-08 | A bit of navel gazing regarding what I would do differently with DS 3, and by extension, Elden Ring. Relevant links:MrSillyDog's Reddit post (and associated video). Really folks, you have to read through the comments. My favorite part consisted of commenters telling me and Silly that we need to watch more invasion YT videos and git gud: reddit.com/r/darksouls3/comments/ajk4hz/thoughts_on_magic_in_pve_and_pvp_and_why_itDangitJM's video on what he'd change in Elden Ring: youtube.com/watch?v=vs7nwjeROkQI mentioned in my video that I didn't remember what JM had included in his video. Well, after finishing mine, I went back and rewatched DangitJM's and I'd say....yeah, there were definitely some items in common. The main difference really is that JM's videos look better, sound better, have better editing, and are more enjoyable to watch. #ds3tube
DS 3 | Resetting Frostbite iamamish 2020-10-21 | I wondered whether resetting frostbite made sense. Sometimes yes, sometimes no. UPDATE: Andrew Brown pointed out that the stamina debuff is not 15% as I mentioned, but rather a flat -15 per tick debuff. Thanks for the correction Andrew. #ds3tube
DS 3 | Big Game Hunting iamamish 2020-10-18 | This one is not for new players - hunting hosts at SL 46/+6 in the woods. Traditionally hosts would come through the woods around 26/+2, which is why I recommend that SL to new invaders. Invaders looking for an edge would come in around SL 30 / +3. Gankers who know this would then come in between SL 40 and 60, between +4 and +6. It is a never-ending arms race. #ds3tube
DS 3 | Beginners Corner - Your First Invasion Build iamamish 2020-10-06 | Here is some additional information you may find useful:* PvP Watchdog: youtube.com/watch?v=Fw7H156t2bk* How to play as a Watchdog: youtube.com/watch?v=ijY1ZRFOLms* Link to my SL 26 build, use this as a template for your first build. Note all weapons should be raw infused, if applicable (boss weapons like the Irithyll SS cannot be infused): soulsplanner.com/darksouls3/103200#ds3tube
DS 3 | Beginners Corner | S P A C I N G iamamish 2020-10-02 | References from the video:Kheim: YT: youtube.com/watch?v=-v6hqTHJbfU Twitch: twitch.tv/kheim94MightBeBob: Twitch: www.twitch.tv/MightBeBobHow to play greatsword by JeeNiNe (probably the single best weapon review ever), he covers lingering hyperarmor frames too: youtube.com/watch?v=5yemVX4E7Ho#ds3tube
DS 3 | Beginners Corner - Introduction iamamish 2020-09-26 | A quick intro to the series - hopefully new players find value in the series!#ds3tube
DS 3 | Beginners Corner | Getting Started iamamish 2020-09-26 | Tips on:* Where to find PVP (arenas, invasions, covenants, etc)* Recommend builds / starting SL* How to improveSome builds:SL 25 (No specialty) - thanks to Mook for this build: soulsplanner.com/darksouls3/75947SL 60 (Quality) - soulsplanner.com/darksouls3/98489SL 125 (Dark) - soulsplanner.com/darksouls3/98484Look around on Soulsplanner and you can find other popular builds that others have created.EDIT: I should have included this originally, Saint Riot's "Learn 2 Invade" series is a fantastic resource for new invaders: youtube.com/watch?v=bKngaDNhhQ0&list=PLn1UK5vFQdjWQhS1Hh-cKxVnTMjBkyATs
DS 3 | Honest Merchant Mod (PC) iamamish 2020-09-21 | Here is everything you need to get started:1. Game on PC (sorry PS4 players)2. Link to the download: nexusmods.com/darksouls3/mods/607You need to use 4 gestures - point up, point down, wave, and bow.Thanks to Church Guard for creating something so valuable!NOTE: this mod is intended for experienced players who have made many builds before. Do not install this if you're new to the game, or you'll make much of the game's challenge trivial, and the end result will be very boring.EDIT: Church Guard has a YouTube channel too, and in fact made a video about installing the mod. Check it out here: youtube.com/watch?v=FTdyV24UHvM
PC Duels | SL 125 (Twitch Stream) iamamish 2020-09-06 | Original Stream Title: "Duels with Viewers (SL 125 | !guidelines | !pw)"Duels on PC! Thanks so much to everyone who came by. I hope everyone had fun, and everyone got a chance to get in for some duels. Broadcasted live on Twitch -- Watch live at twitch.tv/iamamishtv
DS 3 | Estus Cancel - The Last Thing I Will Say iamamish 2020-08-21 | I have a lot to say, but I also think people should hear other perspectives:youtube.com/watch?v=ulhbg77R0fAInterestingly, I don't think JeeNiNe and I are that far apart in terms of our opinions - I find myself in almost total agreement with everything he says. One last thing - I didn't talk about the fact that unlike fighting games, invasions are asymmetric in nature. This means that a feature that is available to both parties will not necessarily have equal effects on both groups. The prime example of this is an invader vs. a solo host - the cancel benefits the host way more than the invader.#ds3tube
DS 3 | The Parry Mechanic iamamish 2020-08-10 | I investigate the parry mechanic and share my thoughts. Relevant videos:How to parry: this Raven of Ash video is among the very best, and is specific to invasions: youtube.com/watch?v=f-wOwvfb4EAHow to avoid being parried - one of my older videos. I'm proud of the content, but the audio is a bit...off. Sorry about that: youtube.com/watch?v=8nYFS_Zy6u0Book of Matches made an awesome video about burst damage, and a lot more. Check it out here: youtube.com/watch?v=RrO3rj0kBHQ#ds3tube
Twitch stream | shaking off the rust iamamish 2020-08-10 | Thanks to everyone who joined, and a special thanks to the new followers. For whatever reason I missed the notifications during the stream. Thanks for the support! Watch live at twitch.tv/iamamishtv
DS 3 | Git Gud - PvP Tips & Tricks 2 iamamish 2020-08-04 | This is probably the last I'll have to say about 'Git Gud', unless I have some more dueling sessions with top players. #ds3tube
DS 3 | The Glitch Meta iamamish 2020-06-18 | Lately I've seen some ridiculous arguments around glitches. #ds3tube
DS 3 | Viewer Submitted Invasions Volume 10 iamamish 2020-05-21 | All, Please help me in the comments and let's provide some improvement tips to the folks who submitted videos. Also, I mentioned Pepp 410. Here is a link to his channel:youtube.com/channel/UCUuSEEFGqeqQxlaqfG1mMbw/videosHere is a link to his call for submissions: youtube.com/watch?v=fscYwTXCqbYHere is a link to his Twitch: twitch.tv/thepepp410#ds3tube
DS 3 | Family Sharing iamamish 2020-05-11 | Bandai has made some interesting changes, but what do they mean? Informative Reddit thread here: reddit.com/r/darksouls3/comments/geoom2/dark_souls_iii_is_now_unable_to_be_used_on_family#ds3tube
DS 3 | Why I Avoid Meta Pontiff iamamish 2020-04-11 | One thing I didn't mention is that success at Pontiff requires you to play in a way I don't enjoy. It requires you to be very conservative and risk averse, as the blender is the biggest challenge you face. It can require committing to invasions that run over the course of 30 minutes, or even an hour.Here is a link to the video Silly Dog put together, I think we have a lot of similar reasons (though in fairness I think Silly is referring specifically to Pontiff, and less to TRC): youtube.com/watch?v=eDbanJ0ouwY#ds3tube
DS 3 | How to PvP as a Watchdog/Aldrich Faithful iamamish 2020-03-30 | This video is directed at new players. I wanted to make a quick guide for people who are new to either the Watchdog covenant, or the Aldrich Faithful, or who are otherwise just new to invasions in general.I expect the comments will be full of excellent advice so check there too!EDIT: I forgot to mention that DangItJM has a great video on the overall art of co-invading. If you're ready to learn more about co-invading, go check it out here: youtube.com/watch?v=5F6u8d0F-Q0#ds3tube
Dark Souls 3 | Mix-ups iamamish 2020-03-25 | Mix-ups are a cornerstone of PvP. Make sure you vary your mix-ups and keep your opponents guessing. #ds3tube
Git Gud | The Continuing Journey iamamish 2020-03-17 | some lessons i thought I'd share from recent invasions - a return to my roots. #ds3tube
DS 3 | Managing Greatshields iamamish 2020-03-13 | Qy helped me with some strategy - daggers are super-effective against greatshields.Obviously this strategy doesn't work as well against multiple players. You also want to watch to see what type of greatshield user you are up against, broadly speaking they fall into 2 categories:1. Mindless ganker - these are easy, just mash r1 in their face, mixing up timing only to account for panic rolls2. Adaptive player - these guys will figure out what you're doing, easiest way to manage them is to run up as if to attack and bait a whiff, then start punishing
DS 3 | Amish The Hunter of Powerful Low-Level Hosts iamamish 2020-02-22 | Normally when somebody claims to have a 'tw1nk hunter', it is an attempt to hide a plain 'ole tw1nk. I decided to do things a bit differently. #ds3tube
DS 3 | Viewer Submitted Invasions Volume 9 iamamish 2020-02-06 | It's time for another iteration of viewer-submitted invasions! Only 2 fights today as the fights are a bit long. Thanks to Devious Snow and Hunter for their contributions. JeeNiNe's "How to Play Greatsword" tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=5yemVX4E7Ho#ds3tube
High Wall Invasion Priority iamamish 2020-02-01 | High Wall has some interesting properties, depending on whether you are in NG+ or NG.UPDATE: I made a companion Reddit post: reddit.com/r/darksouls3/comments/exgyh2/can_you_be_invaded_at_high_wall_in_ng#ds3tube
