Chalice experiences PEAK - Dark Souls 2 (Part 1)

[@ColtonGamingTV]

1:06:40 Enters Majula 1:08:27 She gets it now Despite someone of the hang ups of this game Majula and the Emerald Herald are my favorites of the series!

[@xbomb87]

0:01:51 - Stream talking starts 0:07:56 - New Game 0:12:04 - Things Betwixt 0:16:10 - Try to recall your name 0:17:48 - Character Creation 0:35:09 - The Old Women's Hut and deaths #1 - #3 0:48:30 - Go through the door and trot along to the kingdom 1:06:28 - Majula and death #4 1:30:26 - Benhart of Jugo 1:53:49 - Heide's Tower of Flame, deaths #5 - #10 2:20:33 - Dragonrider, death #11 2:23:59 - Forest of Fallen Giants, deaths #12 - #13 and some excellent combat performance 2:37:20 - Intermission 2:40:29 - Gameplay resumes 2:53:59 - Blacksmith Lenigrast and some more Majula

[@lumisussy]

Chalice is about to experience peak

[@deaconstj19]

She already played Elden Ring.

[@thejason755]

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[@Genasidal]

When exactly?

[@qwirkt]

Somehow nothing in ER/SotE looks/feels as good as Majula

[@thatlonzoguy]

@@deaconstj19 elden ring is only peak on first playthrough, subsequent playthroughs are a chore imo

[@Valbertoog]

Your reaction to majula was everything i needed

[@TheNovaWollf]

1:08:26 YES CHALICE YES!! ONE OF US! ONE OF US! ONE OF US! Welcome to the DS2 Cult! You'll recieve a life gem and a Iron Keep Portrait on your adress on the next 15 days! Congrats!

[@robbierodgers355]

Your reaction to entering Majula for the first time is the epitome of the joy of video games. Felt that with you.

[@cakeandcoco]

New plans for the next 3:09:01 just dropped

[@jsublime02]

Very cool looking forward to your lore interpretations

[@thomasevergreen5282]

Pleasant surprise this morning

[@raifield]

I've never tapped my phone so quickly in my life

[@glowyrm]

Lol! I'm sad I'm at work but something to look forward to!

[@RobertPayne556]

For 50 rubies, you can buy an Auto-Clicker. Cheaper than repairing a phone screen.

[@danielm.3511]

I don‘t get it. Why tap? Skip forward?

[@RobertPayne556]

@@danielm.3511 Probably meant the notification bar on the top of mobile.

[@wizadstick2522]

Ds2 is a real treat for anyone that loves souls games. Every weapon is useful throughout, more interactive environments than any other in the series, and every action you take truly matters. Honestly, my favorite of the series despite the hate it gets for being a bit slow and very different from the rest.

[@pablojoel3217]

I've never played this game before. I'm looking forward to watching your playthrough of this game. Thank you for everything you do. I hope you are doing well. Take care.

[@scarletcourtier9796]

I can't wait for you to fall in love with the unique charm of this game. For all it's jank I could play it endlessly it never fails to challenge me and make me feel comfortably bittersweet in every playthrough. I really hope you find your joy in it in your own way, it's a beautiful game. Loved seeing you play through it so far!

[@meh52749]

Awe, your reaction to the majula theme was precious. I love that song, too. Got me through a lot of hangovers. 🥲

[@ssj4cap]

So glad to see more content from you. Your passion for these games and lore transcends the screen. Looking forward to this series. I truly enjoyed this game, as well as the others. Also thank you for letting the music play at the start. Really sets the tone and brings back the memories. Have an awesome day.

[@xxii-4427]

I'm so excited to see you experience this game for the first time, and I am very eager to hear your opinions. 😁

[@Sky0m3n]

Majula is really a work of art.

[@Carpet9961]

First thing I saw today. Worth the watch can’t wait to catch a stream!

[@herosofloveanddeath]

This is everything i hoped it would be, excellent content

[@knightrandal]

Mmmmmm cant wait for the lore videos for this game.

[@MojosGarden]

Love your lore videos, and I am absolutely ecstatic to enjoy your journey through DS2! Not my favorite of the series, but I really appreciate FROM's experimentation with different mechanics in this entry. I hope you have a delightful romp through this dying world ❤️

[@viable4499]

Awesome content, thanks for sharing your experience with DS2

[@Snooky343]

Yooo I really enjoy this

[@fo4urm640]

I thought I'd info dump some basic mechanic stuff at you. Sorry if it's unrequited... Bonfire Ascetic: you can kill enemies 12 times & then they will no longer spawn. If you burn one of these at a bonfire, the enemies will come back. But all the enemies in the bonfire area will now be new game +1 level. After 12 more times killing them you'll have to burn another, then they will be NG+2 level. This can be handy for farming. But it's super useful for bosses. NG+ bosses not only drop more souls, but the often drop the best rings in the game. Power Stancing: To properly dual weld in this game you need two weapons of the same damage type, slash, thrust, strike. Then you need to have 1.5x the stat requirements. Eg. Strength 10 is required for the weapon. You would need strength 15 to power stance with two of them. Then you need to hold down the Y button to enter power stance mode. It does some really nice damage & has some good move sets. Item discovery: certain clothes, rings & items will boost your item discovery & you'll get a lot more drops from enemies. Human Effigy: I tended to use these to restore health before a boss battle. But becoming human again also allows you to see NPC summons & player summons. Some NPCs require you to summon them to progress their stories.

[@Ghorda9]

you forgot the champions covenant and how it stops enemies from despawning while also respawning everything that was already despawned.

[@C3lticlord]

I wish they brought back Bonfire Ascetics in the other games, it's really fun to fight the bosses multiple times

[@dustydesertdisciple6290]

"May you find peace on your journey".

[@ThePeteriarchy]

Glad you're putting the VODs up since the time difference is gonna make it hard to catch you live very often. Also glad to have seen the start of this live tho. It was cool to see you getting enamored with Majula's vibe right away. Definitely my favorite hub in the series.

[@cliffyoung7421]

Was thinking of playing DS2 again. Now you’re here, fantastic seeing you doing this, very happy thank you

[@perforce1]

Love this content Chalice, fun to see your personality in a non-scripted setting.

[@KoltoMephet]

This was my first souls game. I love it dearly, but I can never be sure if it is mostly nostalgia. Curious to see what you end up making of it :)

[@chocobro___]

My first as well it got me into the series and despite it’s criticism compared to the other souls games I really enjoyed it and still enjoy it to this day

[@barrettkennedy8614]

A bit late to the party but 2 3 hour videos within a week of the announcement video, we are truly blessed

[@Feeble_cursed_one]

Yes another one stricken by majula 1:7:00

[@coyotaroo]

Pleasant surprise seeing this channel get a video, I forgot I was subbed

[@SuperSaiyanNoob]

I'm not familiar with your lore chronicling work but I really love watching people play Dark Souls 2 for the first time. Looking forward to the rest and exploring your other channel -w-)_b

[@Arnland69]

Your reaction to Majula made my week, hope you enjoy your time with 2 its my favourite in the trilogy, I know its got issues but i genuinely think it shines way brighter than most give it credit for

[@JohnDWJ]

LOVE that opening song. Haunting and ethereal. And Majula. Favorite hub area in any and all of Fromsoft games.

[@qwirkt]

DS2 has a very unique vibe. It feels more eerie and hopeless than other games despite having a lot of talkative NPCs and beautiful locations.

[@bornofpixels]

Ah sweet, second chalice! Now I can get an additional flask!

[@stevealex1481]

Nice, I'm seeing this while finishing my first DkS2:SotFS playthrough.

[@lincolnwrazien4754]

I think chalice MIGHT experience peak

[@ironstark917]

Well, well, I've been waiting for you to do something with this channel, Chalice. Looking forward to more stuff!

[@Skelebully]

One of the dark souls games of all time

[@Dindonmasker]

Maybe THE dark souls game of all time.

[@thejason755]

The dark souls of dark soul’s games.

[@Katharsisa]

Well I'm glad you understand the cause at times with blue

[@nieproszony]

Damn, now I gotta comeback to twitch to bear witness to this epic adventure

[@CrazyhorseDK]

cool love the journey🙂your reaction says it all

[@fernandofaria2872]

Majula is still the best hub 🙂

[@TheGreyFox115]

This about to be hype af

[@C0LD-F811]

The Majula theme always hits hard, it was my first souls game I played as well

[@evalinova]

Seeing you react to Majula in such an emotional manner sent me back to my first time with this game. "I get it now" It really is a beautiful moment, isn't it? DS II is not without its flaws, but what it does well, no other Souls game ever did again. edit: About the versions, i think progression is easier in OG for first timers, but the better graphics, performance and QoL additions to SotFS make it too big a plus for most people.

[@TheNovaWollf]

Hey Chalice! love the playthrought, just a tip, youtube can take till 50.000 bite rate, so if you can, record the streams at that bite rate, and the VODs will look just beatifull

[@ReversedCentaur]

My first Souls game. I unapologetically love it.

[@Vlad47000]

Dragonriders were the original Crucible Knights

[@NCRRanger7753]

Really glad the new channel was recommended. Instasubbed 🙂👍

[@wolfwritingdragon5055]

It’s great to see her gaming.

[@bruucunha]

1:08:20 - That. That right there.

[@nowwhat2929]

Dark Souls 2 was the first fromsoft game I ever experienced and while it may not be the best in the series it holds a special place in my heart😊

[@PleasantLeech]

I don't remember subscribing to your second channel, but I'm not complaining lol. Ds2 is probably my least favorite dark souls game, but it is still a very special game. Years after I bounced off the first one 2 was the one that got me into the franchise and I'll never forget that. Plus Majula is just so great, I just want to sit there all day and soak in the vibes.

[@mitsuri3096]

Prob lost in the sauce

[@matthenry4976]

the majula feeling...

[@Sandlund93]

I know DS2 is the black sheep, but I don't see how DS1 is better tbh. I'd rather argue the opposite, even if Crown of the Ivory King felt a bit rushed. The main game and the other 2 DLCs are quite solid. DS2 is obviously harder than DS1, the HP debuff and the way Estus heals you are kinda brutal. There are ways to counteract both of them though. If anything, DeS should be the black sheep.

[@JP-go5tr]

Lets go!!! Might actually try and finiah the DLCs of this game as I watch this series! God I have a love hate relationship with DS 2 😅

[@Crow0fEarth]

My favorite creator playing my favorite Souls game. I’ll be sure to check you on twitch next time!

[@brokensanity5252]

Lol perfect timing, i was looking for a 3 hour video to listen to while i play Stardew Valley

[@riccardoromano6619]

Dark souls 2 is definetly my favorite video game of all time

[@hroz2007]

🤯 never played this game but ill be watching these videos for sure !!

[@max784020]

Even your streams are calm and relaxing... Nice

[@Ravenayre]

Certified Classic

[@TransientVoyage]

A pleasantly unexpected Chalice. You'll love this game for the lore. There's plenty!

[@mandithezombiegamers155]

It may not be the best in the soulsborne series but dammit it has heart. It also has the best varrying cosmetics and playstyles in the series to date even more than er imo, also the pvp was very fun if you can find players which is almost non existant outside japan. It was also my first souls experience so it will always have a special place in my heart, also majula theme and hub hasn't been topped and imo never will.

[@spiderfox1988]

This is perfect to put on while I’m working

[@MrBedZeppelin]

Well Done, Miss Chalice! You are a natural.

[@Tsukuyomi500]

Dark Souls 2, my beloved..

[@anaguma90]

2 Dark 2 Soul: Tokyo Drift

[@attonbitus2831]

Don't worry about ADP, if you want to play a dodge roll focused build you'll up it appropriately without needing to worry about if your doing it "right".

[@wolfwritingdragon5055]

The lore diver has become a Tomb raider. Noice

[@agustindesantis2516]

OMG! I started watching her lore videos about Elden Ring, and so excited for this. Please give Ds2 a chance. I know it can feel a little bit 😕 sometimes but I did like it tbh.

[@Croatz]

My favorite Dark Souls game!

[@bruucunha]

That's what I pay internet for

[@AlexanderMartinez-kd7cz]

Majula is the best hub area, another well known DS2 W. also check out the cave before majula while playing online for funnies.

[@TheFabledDavid]

Woooo! DS2! A game of highs and lows, but the highs are high indeed.

[@peachesgalore7689]

Cosy as fuck, Chalice. Delighted that you've started streaming. And now I yearn......for more....

[@reanquarzer777]

Looking forward to this. 👍

[@Goldzfinger]

Can't wait till shrine of peak game design

[@spacep0ny958]

Peak youtuber Peak game Peak quality

[@VendiVidiVinci]

Did you advertise this channel? I did not know, it was recommended

[@happy_camper]

Dark ✅ Souls ✅ It checks out in my book

[@meh52749]

My favorite of the soulsborne series, aside from bloodborne, of course. Hope you enjoy.

[@rayvincyful1]

Hi Chalice. What time do you usually stream?

[@ilokrastheparanoid3362]

Chalice is hurting the Majula piggos I'm crying 😭

[@morrigannibairseach1211]

"Ha I'm not going to parry." Lmao well that's a choice. Let's see if a certain someone can change your mind. Heeheehee That spot by the tree in the forest is where an infamous clip of someone horrible at Dark Souls ran around aggroing every enemy, then got knocked off the ladder, died to gank of all the aggro catching up, and complained how unfair it was. This area is supposed to teach you that proximity to enemies will draw aggro. What the game wants you to do is take it slow and backstab all of them as they get up. Or learn crowd control and social distancing. Good training ground. If you go back from where you come enemies will stop chasing you but if you continue forwards they will chase you and it will end in a gank. You can often strafe around the big slow enemies *without* rolling. Makes it much easier to hit. I love the Emerald Herald. Keep an eye out for a rare animation she can do. Its cute. I hope you do a loreplay on her some day. Also Lenigrast is great. Gruff fatherly blacksmith. Glad you like him. Hewg reminded me of him.

[@whateveriforgot7693]

Hitbox soul

[@MiloRaglan]

I missed the stream! Will catch you next time!

[@doriangray1935]

welp it's time for ds2 lore videos :)

[@Tugg_Speedman.]

The 3 little pigs = hardest boss

[@FoulOwl102]

Bear, seek, seek, lest

[@C3lticlord]

it is peak, my favourite in the franchise

[@raybruso6711]

Never clicked a video faster

[@JarkkoKuismanen]

Chalice gang member reporting in😎✨💎Epic stuff watching time🤗🙃🙂

[@sarez6767]

Peak souls 2

[@Akiozumi]

I like how you also struggled with entering your name in the tutorial. "Why is Enter delete" cx

[@LatashaMorra]

Just wanted to say Hello and brighten your day a bit 👋 😊 ☺️ 😌

[@fettuccine9896]

Is there a secret ending on a deathless run where the ladies in the beginning are like shit my bad dawg

[@acevfx2923]

Dark Souls 2 is a game I started a couple times, but never finished, until yesterday. I was deadly sick for a week and a half, so I dusted off my Playstation and decided to give it a go and see it through. It has always been my favorite of the series, it was also my first. It's uniquely different to the other games and should really be regarded as its own thing. I don't know you and your dark souls familiarity, but try to let go of whatever you know about darksouls and learn ds2 from a fresh and new perspective and try to understand it for its own right. Mechanics may seem unfair and sometimes downright bullshit, but I personally absolutely love that edge to the game because it keeps you sharp, engaged at the edge of your seat. There is a logic to it all and if you can get into the game flow and feel,, there is nothing quite like it. Certainly one of the games of all time.

[@acevfx2923]

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