ASMR Let's Play Darkest Dungeon #1

Part 1 of a relaxed playthrough of Darkest Dungeon (on the PS4).
If you are new to "ASMR" and/or my channel, welcome aboard and thanks for dropping by! The majority of videos I create, often in an unorthodox manner, are meant to help you relax, sleep, hopefully experience ASMR, and any other use that might help you find some peace of mind, concentrate, study, decompress, etc.
What is ASMR?
ASMR stands for Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response. It's just a non-scientific, made-up term that a layperson came up with to describe the feeling characterized as a pleasant tingling sensation felt in various parts of the body (head, scalp, back, legs, etc.) in response to various visual, auditory, tactile, olfactory, and/or cognitive stimuli, such as crinkling bags, hand movements, whispering, personal attention or watching someone perform a task. It's like goosebumps, but much more pleasant and without the uncomfortable chills.
ASMR videos are meant to intentionally induce this sensation in the viewer, often referred to as "tingles". However, the videos also serve to provide a relaxing, calming, comforting and soothing experience for people beyond ASMR purposes. Many people who do not experience ASMR still enjoy these videos. I experienced ASMR throughout my life, but no longer do.
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[@Max19_08]

Slowely, gently....this is how a sleep is taken!

[@bobby_tablez]

Max A drowzying blow to body and brain!

[@Knife_ToMeetYou]

Sleepyness demostrated in one sleepy blow!

[@Adam-or3ke]

Monstrous size has no intrinsic merit, unless inordinate ex-sleep-ination be considered a virtue...

[@GabibbusPrime]

The voice of uncle Rift and the Ancestor's narration in the same video. As the tingles gain purchase, spirits are lifted and purpose is made clear.

[@toxiccashew7848]

"Many fall in the face of chaos, but not this one, not today" One of my favorite lines the ancestor says.

[@gatchayam]

Never thought i'd see the words 'relaxed' and 'darkest dungeon' in the same line

[@_Harvestman_]

I almost lost my mind seeing this. Such an underrated game, being played by such an underrated content creator

[@babushcat2642]

"Insomnia is slow, and insidious killer"

[@roykong7024]

You're going to love this, intense brutal ass game, with a relaxing theme to the video. This is gonna be great!

[@AbyssalPlague]

@@wantedfortaxfraud Damn, what was said?

[@johnmivule-novabow8143]

*There's a new Rift in the Dungeon*

[@johnmivule-novabow8143]

@imoyourbz really?, that's cool

[@khaldrakon]

@@johnmivule-novabow8143 no, not really, he's spamming to try to trick people into going to his channel

[@johnmivule-novabow8143]

@@khaldrakon oh I see

[@jimmycockslap361]

I never thought Darkest Dungeon could ever be associated with calm and relaxation. Rift pulled it off.

[@ds9253]

Yes! Yes! Yes! I absolutely adore this game and have been meaning to suggest it to you (if you hadn't already known about it) given how much you adore Lovecraftian Horror! Can't wait to listen tonight!

[@AbyssalPlague]

I was thinking about getting it myself. Anything I need to watch out for?

[@shian2724]

@@AbyssalPlague Like the ancestor would tell you, never get overconfident. You can steamroll through the majority of the dungeon just for an ambush to happen, make your team scramble and a fucker doing a critical attack to one of your heroes. And if you find a black and red thing that says when interacted: Put a torch here if you seek death or something, don't put anything unless you're prepared, you gonna face a mini boss that, if you go unprepared, is gonna eat your ass in a couple of minutes. Also, I would recommend you training a variety of heroes, sometimes they either die/are too stressed/are sick or go they away for a day, so have ready another team or another hero to take any free spots with no problems

[@marinko6450]

@@AbyssalPlague yes its like 4 bucks now on GoG

[@wackyiowa724]

“Be wary, triumph and pride, precipitates, a dizzying fall.”

[@inthecourtofthecrimsonking9208]

The greatest ASMR artist combined with the game that gave me the most stress and anxiety ever. Sounds kinda nice

[@PanCyfik]

MANY SLEEP IN THE FACE OF CHAOS, BUT NOT THIS ONE. NOT TODAY.

[@meatybird3574]

The gaming videos seem to get less views but I love them so much I watch them on my TV whenever I'm bored and they entertain me for hours

[@mesaprime4368]

ASMR, a man slowly falls into madness playing a game -2020 colorized

[@naterk9460]

Monstrous tingles have no intrinsic merit Unless inordinate relaxation be considered a virtue

[@wet_ass]

I came back to playing Darkest Dungeon like 2 days ago. PERFECT

[@azathoththe3rd]

The quiet rage will be amazing.

[@naterk9460]

The quiet rage. Unforeseen. Unforgiving.

[@nanto_naku]

I need to play this game, I also need more asmr playthroughs

[@tyjutsu96]

Fantastic, I fell asleep right as you said “it’s turn based”

[@morriganrenfield8240]

I love turn based but this was gold nonetheless

[@DP_KUN]

Try neverwinter night 2 the combat system is really hard

[@raggedymuffinz]

This has such a Cryaotic let’s play vibe and I absolutely love it

[@wopor333]

Okay this may be a daylight asmr. Huge fan of darkest dungeon. Hearing the voicelines would just keep me up, making me wanna play it

[@seamusdoyle4884]

Finally, you discovered this masterpiece!

[@josephjinx]

RIIIIIFT! I always felt like this game was perfect for you, and had wondered if you had ever played it. So excited to watch this! Tingles, so clearly in view... or is it merely a trick of the light?

[@myextra9790]

I love this game, love the channel, and love asmr! Keep playing it! Thanks ER

[@RomanWay-vq7gn]

Yeah he should keep going with it. At least it’ll be fun while it lasts

[@karlyoung2020]

This game is soo fun it’s a modern day classic

[@Max58183]

Well, I am impressed. Turn such a stressful game into ASMR experience. As far as I know, getting bent over by RNG does not make people relaxed :)

[@Max58183]

​@@Hsaelt thanks!

[@asef1199]

My favourite game! This is gonna be great, keep it up! Love the playthroughs so far :)

[@brandospinelli8995]

22:29 I know that you already put an insane amount of effort in your videos but I believe that an armored knight asmr would incredibly amazing

[@martinhutnicek2413]

Love this gameplay 😊 looking up for another one video from this Keep a good work !

[@LedaTheotokoglou]

Oh man, can't wait! Even if this isn't the most relaxing, this game is amazing

[@heykenzo4284]

I suggested! I am still here! (have been subbed since 2012) Good luck ER! 🤩

[@ForgetfulHatter]

trinket Ephemeral Rift voice ---stress

[@ottovonbismarck7646]

All I can hear is Powerwolf's "In the Name of God"....

[@bornie___8758]

When your fav asmr channel plays your fav gameeeee

[@thelastone4381]

Now We get to listen to TWO EPIC voices at the same time.

[@thelastone4381]

Also you should name characters after your own made up ones! That would be cool.

[@jacobroberts9955]

Best play-through on your channel so far in my opinion. Love the vids man.

[@mikepalmer670]

I'm so happy that you're playing games again, I don't know why but watching you figure things out relaxes me. And I don't even get tingles

[@naterk9460]

"... And when they die, they stay dead." 'From Beyond' town event: "Hold my trinkets."

[@matthewbennett8851]

Darkest Dungeon is on sale in steam 75% off right now if any of you also got inspired to try this out bc of how relaxing it seems

[@dudety20]

Oh i really enjoyed this. I would watch a part 2 if you made it.

[@civilizedagedaily1438]

Never did I ever think this would turn into a game channel. Greatest surprise ever!

[@civilizedagedaily1438]

imoyourbz No he didn't

[@simonglatz8809]

More scp asmr would be appreciated since you really nailed that doctor role Love your asmr style^^

[@benjamim8046]

Simon Glatz hiding during a breach maybe 🤔

[@buttertoto378]

What about interviewing the plague doctor/SCP-049 but it’s actually Corvus who got grabbed in a mix up

[@ProfessorASMR]

I love this game, personally! Rogue-types for the win! It is even better with E's narration too.

[@willynthepoorboys2]

And remember kids " Secrets and wonders can be found in the most tenebrous places "...Thanks for the video uncle Rift.

[@charlesmayo9957]

I dont know how in the world you did it but ever since your logo changed you have somehow made your content twice as good as it already was.

[@lilienkranz9006]

There used to be only one voice to give me tingles in this game. Now there are two of such men.

[@richardporter6816]

I have been waiting in the next episode if this for 3 years now I haven't lost hope yet

[@mezza925]

This truly is the darkest timeline

[@enriquejoseantequerasanche6180]

I love this, but can't relax, not to sleep,. Please continue this.

[@EclypsTh1rt3en]

Yes! I remember sending this to you on FB years ago when it came out! I knew you would be a fan!

[@tahmkenchusta5852]

I really like this and hope it continuous

[@prettydamngeneric]

A brilliant confluence of skill and purpose!

[@KatherineRWebb]

ER, try mixing your CC. I.e. in a few fights, after blighting the ranged, you should stun the melee, simply because blight will kill the ranged and then the stun will cancel a melee from attacking C: love that you posted this!

[@KatherineRWebb]

Also, use the crusader to make further enemies read (I think it's called zealous accusation xD) it's a good substitute for killing corpses

[@delaf52]

It's awesome that you are doing these series, it's sad that the numbers are a but lower but I think you should keep these coming!

[@eyman8236]

Slowly and gently...hurm what a perfect for sleep..

[@opalcitrine]

I was looking for a Let’s Play of this game to see if I wanna buy it- but I find my favorite ASMRtist play it?? Definitely buying it now

[@omeedfarazmand4438]

I can not wait for part two it is going to be grate.

[@ezergilechimekazikura6855]

Exoposed to a tingle's flow!

[@erikl9842]

On the fence about this, want to get it for Switch because of the artwork and concept but I feel like I would just end up throwing the system across the room after 5 mins lol

[@grimms8783]

If you don't get angry at DD, usually you instead get very stressed and experience immense despair beyond which most games could hope to accomplish as you see your champion whom you thought was an invincible paragon, slayed countless monsters, and survived numerous adventures, only to crumble down like every other before him.

[@TheRocketman136]

Idk, you just might. I personally lost my shit after my best party fell at an underestimated/unknown boss while I thought I was doing pretty fine otherwise. But it's an amazing game.

[@prettydamngeneric]

It's not a terribly difficult game. As long as you play smart and are able to keep track of numbers and percentages. I highly reccomend it. Loads of fun!

[@krysisblade1734]

It's not an anger inducing game. I've never been angry at it, just been very, VERY annoyed

[@sickleds]

its hard, but as someone who is very bad at games its not super frustrating! just annoying at worst! but definitely fun enough to not get upsetting

[@northerncricket5199]

nice to see you're making let's plays again! Ive played this game and havent beaten it yet, it would be relaxing and exciting to see you play it to the end

[@chubbysurprise4429]

Screams in r'lyeh!!!!!!!!!

[@Omnicide101]

"Oh, I'd love to play some Darkest Dungeon done, but I really want to get some modding work in. Let's see if there's an ASMR Let's Play". ER: "sup" ...I'm not even surprised

[@RyanStarcraftProtoss]

This game is fantastic and perfect for ASMR

[@notfurb1378]

Hey uncle T just wanted to let you know that I’ve been loving the Gameplay asmr lately! It’s great but also new to the usual unique role plays to the channel and I love it!

[@doctorqrow3452]

I love it, Rift. I knew this day would come.

[@GreelTheMindRaker]

I started playing this recently too, really enjoy the gaming related content lately.

[@samtaylor3932]

Perfect game for your channel! would love to see more

[@SomeReadingsASMR]

omg so many part one playthroughs recently haha :) :) :) this is definitely fun!!

[@TheRussianWookie]

Really liking this!

[@UltimoScorpion]

Hoping for another episode. I like this

[@truerobloxian9332]

That time your just doing a mission, but then the collector just shows up and wipes out your party.

[@delaf52]

You really just banished my man Reynauld just like that....

[@RobertEHouse]

I've only ever heard about this game. I think I will buy it now

[@dawidbudkiewicz4509]

Now this is what i was looking for

[@jdprettynails]

Yes!!! I love this game! I'm especially excited as a long-term subscriber to Uncle E's channel. It's actually because of this channel I got into Lovecraftian horror, and by extension, this game. I always name my estate Arkham. I always name my first Plague Doctor Corvus (I know, the Plague Doctor is female. . . ) You might address this in a bit but. . . Y no Crimson Court DLC??

[@CptArg]

Loving this series mate but keen as biscuits for an undertale one !

[@davethedrunkdinosaur]

I have literally been hoping for this for years hell yeah

[@nashforcash]

This game is so damn frustrating. I spent like 2 hours naming my squad and getting all attached and then they die on the first run.

[@ragmority]

acquire competency

[@butttter]

Change the difficulty, it's a hard game if you don't know what works against what.

[@Angel-qv4qe]

It’s 7am and I just woke up when he uploaded this. Guess it’s time to go back to sleep

[@awestriker0076]

Resident Evil ASMR? Can be any of the RE games so long as it’s relaxing and not too fast paced.

[@RemnantAmen]

Just make sure your crusaders of the crusade of Jerusalem are relaxed when they go on their crusade.

[@ClearlyVisible17]

I love this game I'm so excited for this series

[@mrkiscool3]

The cost of sleep measured now in likes, later in subs.

[@mr_cold2897]

i don't know what to say, one of my fav. games of all time, i hope you will finish this playthrough

[@Petey5]

He's just gonna do a whole bunch of part ones and never continue any of them isn't he

[@qwest500]

Petey yes

[@vice199]

nah

[@woestijnjongen]

That's the joke yes

[@Petey5]

@@woestijnjongen I thought it was obvious too but I didn't see anyone else mention it. I haven't actually watched any of them if he pointed it out in the videos

[@shoridayo6237]

well, bloodborne got p2, so hopefully

[@lesna_pechalba]

These are amazing keep making them.

[@Eli-mj1oo]

Just wanted to say, sorry you're not getting the views you deserve on these. I really really like this sort of content, and I seriously appreciate you putting it out! Hopefully it's a bit easier, no setup, costume, etc., but if you can't get the views you need, it's understandable to stop making them -- just wanted to let you know that it really appeals to some folks, and if you like making it, we really like watching it. Take care, hope you're doing well.

[@et851]

Hey rift, you should wait for the sanitarium (the hospital) to open, so you can remove the negative quirks (like that kleptomaniac on the crusader) instead of dismissing them.

[@greatscott175]

watching back, 22:20 a DD roleplay would have been fun, whether plague doctor or ancestor or whatever. DD2 just released to Steam too (it's no DD1, though)

[@bookmulch7379]

I like this, it peaks my interest

[@nathanielmcelhinny3166]

I love this game. I have just started a new lets play on it

[@Til_What]

I think it'd be cool to have a series that's just a long round of Civ 6 at some point.

[@lilchokeoncheetodust6498]

As a wise man once told me, put your hands up this is a robbery

[@Squalleternally]

Thanks for this video my friend. I was playing this with one of my oldest friends the other night, he had never seen it before. we did well until everyone lost their shit, but it was a relaxing time until the madness set in :D

[@henaresadlier]

Keep the let's plays coming uncle e

[@the_protectorof_smols3563]

Dude I wish you'd do an ASMR playthrough of this game

[@qianseb600]

One of my favorite games

[@user-np6kd6jx3e]

Keep playing its wonderful

[@mootnt3540]

You should make a ASMR roleplay vid for this