Recently, my girlfriend got interested in Elden Ring, and I’m trying to give her some advice. She doesn’t have much experience in gaming, mostly chill games like Stardew Valley and such.
I’m afraid I’ll scare her off if I monologue about i-frames, poise damage and parry windows, so: People whose first FromSoft experience was Elden Ring, what advice did you find actually usable for getting into the game?
let her play the game however she wants and roll into attacks
Yeah, it’s really fun to watch her play because she doesn’t play like I do. I mean that I naturally go for dex/quality, and she just wants heavy armour, a big shield and a bonking stick. This is why ER is so good, both ways are valid and fun.
Fromsoft: get naked and roll.
But seriously, biggest thing about Elden Ring is that you don’t need to follow any trail it gives you and you don’t need to fight each thing that comes along. Explore or watch some guide videos on how and where to get started easier.
My friend: Be ready to die a lot… Me: wut?
And here I am lol. Like many have said before. Come at with open eyes and be open to go back to the drawing board. It all comes down to determination and learning from your mistakes. Best wishes my fellow tarnished.
