Dark Souls - PTDE - Calamity Ring Challenge NG - Assassin's Run (Part 1)

[@vageta311]

RIP Chris Cornell. Soungarden was always one of my favorites, as well as Chris's voice in particular. My choice of their songs throughout this run made this extremely obvious I'm sure. It's always sad when our musical heroes pass, but this one hit me pretty hard. Kurt, Layne, Scott and now Chris... Eddie is all we have left, we need to have someone keep a close eye on him!

[@Theultimatespinjitsu]

vageta311 Hey m8 where u been tho

[@tantummodomortemhabetsigni3719]

You picked a song off their worst album, though.

[@klexos2185]

Very well said man! I was coming back to rewatch this, but had no idea you had posted this. My dad raised me on Soundgarden and a lot of other music from Seattle, when I first saw this, I just thought it was the perfect mixture of my favorite game and all the music I grew up with. So this playthrough has become a huge part of Dark Souls experience, the content you put out was and is a part of this world for me. I know it's a bit late, but I just felt the need to say something of value, other than these morons who have no idea what the fuck you are talking about. Take care man!

[@josiahyork8227]

Coming back to watch this for the third time 8 years later. This is one of the best DS playthroughs in YT history.

[@danielsheets9062]

Hell yeah I just got here too

[@cslim7943]

Same here

[@lutherschoen4012]

Here in 2023 bro. I thought he deleted this run. I’m SO happy to find it. It’s like home

[@SunlightGwyn]

Is it really? I don't like that there is background music added.

[@NemoA90]

this playthrough is by far the most watchable playthrough of dark souls out there. wish you would come back and do the same with dark souls 2, we missin u vageta!

[@SlipcasedCoffee]

Oh, the music playing in the background when the narrator in the second cinematic says "Lordran"... Damn thats the stuff... 6:05

[@MyKingdomforAdRevenue]

*Mentions using iaito* "Damn I hope he kills every boss in the game with the anime slash" *Kills every boss in the game with the anime slash* "Niiice"

[@MrFacepunch33]

I come back to this playthrough basically once a year, and just realized this marks 10 years since this was published! Can't believe it's been that long. This is probably my favorite playthrough anyone has done of Dark Souls, and it always makes me nostalgic for the early days of the community. If you ever want to start making videos again, Vageta, I'm there day one!

[@thepro5102]

This playthrough sparked ideas and understanding of the game that layed the foundation for 500+ hrs of pure joy playing this game. What a legend...

[@timm_3r]

Impeccable music selection.

[@Manuel0101011]

.7 ..66.97.9

[@Alan-fu2vx]

+Timmer Ratajczyk Srsly

[@TheCnicus]

Agreed

[@iamnotinvolved1309]

Damn, I've basically been binge watching (and challenge running) your videos for the past two weeks, and I have to say this is the most enjoyable dark souls video I've ever actually watched in my life. The commentary, the music, the skill, it's all great. Idk if you still make videos but thank you so much for the entertainment, good luck in whatever you're doing rn man.

[@bluethingys4843]

He doesn't :'(

[@SanjeevRau]

Still by far the greatest playthrough of this game that's ever been put on youtube. Miss you vageta, hope you and yours are doing well. Thanks for all the comfort you've brought us

[@basedSHARK]

Still one of the best Dark Souls playthroughs on youtube.

[@feelyourlines]

You're handling this playthrough perfectly. Everything from gameplay to commentary structure, music placement and volume. Great job, man.

[@frasler1]

Even all these years later, still some of the most entertaining gaming content on YT. I'll still sometimes have Vageta vids on in the background while working.

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[@MasterNinja-lv2zv]

I'm taking the way you made this playthrough to heart and I'm making a new game for myself before I've even finished the first one to force me to learn how to dodge and parry, wish me luck! I'm gonna need it...

[@Ieatairparticles]

That intro song actually gave me chills when watching the crow cutscene. Nicely done. I cant wait to watch this play through.

[@Meowfy]

6:40 gets me every time. Can't say how many times I've come back to re-watch this playthrough. Still wishing for you to come back to uploading, I always seem to miss your streams :(

[@Vneckvideos]

One of the coolest walkthroughs I've seen, great balance between music and commentary/talking, I enjoyed that more than the either or method of your other videos, keep it up like this and thanks for this amazing video!

[@vageta311]

It can allow you to take an extra hit or two which ups your survival in general. For low level runs it can really make a difference, especially with the heavier armors.

[@TheGrizzlyKnight]

Best play through I've ever seen! Seriously. You intertwine the music perfectly to spice up intense parts and even though its not the type of music I would normally listen to; it is perfect for the themes. You speak very clear and don't sound like what most "gamers" do in their videos but more like a public speaker/announcer. You don't beat us over the head with info but do tell us the important or uncommon things about the game. I have definitely learned a ton from you. Rock on brother!!

[@carmz0r]

I've seen this specific play through so many times over the last couple years it's been around, and it is by far my favorite. Vageta continues to impress me even still. Wish you'd put more on your youtube channel Vegeta! Even if it's your twitch stream. :P

[@Leir0n]

Dude I wish he would come back and do more Dark Souls videos

[@redmudkip]

+carmz0r 1 year later and I still agree lol

[@lordsithis937]

+red mudkip 3 months later and yep

[@AcceleratingUniverse]

another year still yeah. i really used to look forward to vageta's videos and enb's older stuff.

[@carmz0r]

I think we all miss the shoulders of giants that the current greats stand on. ENB and Vageta. Boy oh boy do I miss them both. 10 years since this video released and I still think about those two too often. Holding out hope. I don't dare go hollow. And your hearts are too golden after reading these comments 10 years later. Don't let anything take them from you. I hope you've all taken care!

[@sammarco24]

Absolutely love the videos man. I appreciate that after 12 hour work days you still put up such great and long videos. Love the commentary, talk about whatever you want to talk about because I know you won't disappoint.

[@mercenarychief8949]

Tool!! Amazing band and excellent music selection overall. Totally made this entire playthough for me even better for me!

[@jgmweston]

I'm really excited to see this playthrough! The music in the background is a nice addition - after seeing videos of this game so many times, a bit of BGM gives it something distinctive.

[@Juiceboxjerry]

I must say, I'm normally not a big fan of music in playthroughs like this, but you did it extremely effectively. The music fit amazingly with the gameplay. And I like that you commented through a lot of parts to switch things up. Nice work.

[@drlumpkin87]

Man the queelag fight was epic. Dude you are such a badass lighting her up with arrows when she was running at you!!! So hooked on your videos dude. Keep them coming!!!

[@sprousie5]

i came here a couple weeks ago from epicnamebros channel and i'll be damned if i cant quit watchin these videos the mix between commentary and music is great and its cool how you throw in a little bit of teaching in there for people who struggle a bit in this game great job keep up with your hobby hope to see your vids when dark souls 2 comes out

[@D3amonic]

Really like this format of a "Let´s Play", music when you run around, and talk when you have something to say....nice with less rambling! And the music is awesome....Tool rocks!

[@BeardedAlbatross]

Man this is nostalgic. Masterpiece of a playthrough and Vageta's voice is never grating. Hope you're doing well, this was my favorite channel when you were active.

[@vageta311]

I work at an precision optics company that is part of a larger corporation named L3 communications. We do all kinds of projects, but the most recent notable one was the mirrors for the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). It hasn't launched yet, but it will be replacing the Hubble in a few years and will be able to see 3x farther which basically means looking back in time 3x longer. I personally worked on the project for about 5 years, but it had been going a few years before I started.

[@froghank]

Out of all the times I have run through the Valley of the Drakes, I have never even known about that Humanity at 20:20... You never cease to amaze me with your knowledge of the game.

[@TachibanaRealEstate]

You were already one of my favorite Dark Souls commentators/players, but as soon as I heard Soundgarden, you are most definitely my favorite now.

[@darigaaz79]

This is so awesome! I love the music and your playstile. I learn a lot everytime I see your videos.

[@TheOptionalGuy]

Wow, best Dark Souls video I've seen in a long time. Really appreciate all the time and effort you put onto just one video. Nice setup you have as well with the commentary and music. Really well balanced though-out the video. Great job.

[@TheLeroy1981]

Hey man, love watching your videos and they're the reason I gave Dark Souls a second chance and fell in love with the game. I especially enjoyed the everything possible before gargoyles and lore series. Keep up the good work man!

[@Leopz_00]

hey Vegeta, i've started to watch your vids, when i was looking for sorcerer tips, then i found your playthroug.. i must say that i am impressed! you are a realy good player dude! I'm brasilian, and i am not realy used to watch foreign youtubers, but you are awesome. i got addicted to your gameplays haha! For what i've seen, you and ENB have the most awesome content for us viewers, about Dark Souls. You just got a subscriber!

[@LtAzariel]

it's 2020!

[@thisSh1tHard]

2021!

[@LtAzariel]

@@thisSh1tHard 2023 and counting

[@lautrek77]

I really liked the way the original Shadow Set looked, but I gotta say your version is great. Really goes with the assassin theme for your character and the jet-black look is awesome.

[@WiltStows]

I love the video and also enjoy the idea of you talking about stuff other than what's happening on the screen. Dark Souls lore, how you make your videos, what you want to see in the next Souls game would be really interesting to hear about. I'd prefer to listen to you talk rather than have music playing but that's just me. Keep up the terrific runs by the way!

[@vageta311]

Priscilla is definitely going down, and you're right I've never gone to Painted World in any of my YT playthroughs. You're correct about the stamina bar, I used to always do it but sometimes I get a one track mind and forget to pay attention. I started doing it again in my part 2.

[@vageta311]

My guess is it's the part of the video where the narrator says "Lordran", the music increases back to full volume and the cutscene of the Crown flying into our first glimpse of Lordran. It's one of my own favorite parts of that video as well..

[@StarlightDragon]

Good, taste in music brother. Just recently got into Dark Souls and finished my first run, now I'm going through all your videos and experimenting with new characters. Shit is so much fun.

[@mp5davy]

I love you for playing one of my favorite Soundgarden songs, Blow Up the Outside World . :] Been really enjoying your series so far. Thanks!

[@3Feathers]

You really don't want something to be jet black if you're hiding in the shadows. You'll be a "dark spot" in the shadows. The deep gray thats normally in the games is almost perfect.

[@MrMasterHat]

You have just earned yourself another subscriber. But, I have to say why, I feel that you need yet another compliment. First of all, unlike MANY other commentators, your commentary actually has content. You actually say things that matter, instead of trying to be funny and quirky all the damn time. And secondly, you listen to TOOL. I honestly want- no scratch that, need, to high-five you. Way to go, man. Keep on providing quality content! Thumbs from Denmark!

[@GilbertSJH]

Really looking forward to this, the rules you have set are perfect. Plus the combination between music and commentary is good too. Good work, looking forward to this series, lets hope it can surpass the SL3 Sorcerer in my favourites!

[@SanjeevRau]

The absolute legend. The utter grace and mastery displayed in this run

[@vageta311]

Faces in the creation menu don't always look like you expect in game. Making the eyes big actually balances them out once you start playing. Since I'm playing an assassin I darkened them up a bit to keep up the theme. Also the dark around the eyes makes them look smaller, so making them big helps to offset this. If you notice my face as I'm fighting Quelaag they don't look as huge as before.

[@froghank]

Exactly what I wanted to see from the playthrough as far as challenge goes. Awesome stuff!

[@UncleDave777]

The path from the Depths after the Gaping Dragon takes him right to the area where the Iaito and Shadow set are, whereas the path from the Valley of the Drakes is a short cut (normally accessed early by the master key but he used the way through New Londo Ruins) that would involve him climbing all the way up to that same spot through multiple enemies.

[@GothicXlightning]

cool bro. not just I love real epic games like DARK SOULS but I truly did love to hear the Sound garden song..thanks brother . I also love TOOL very much, I truly do love the way it looks the thief armor yet black..great work brother,, I will love to haved & also the wanderer armor on yet black. it will look so sick good, those are some of my fav 2 armor in the whole game

[@XeenWraith]

The title of this video caught my eye, then the explanation of how much harder it actually is over what the title could explain kept me watching for a few. Then the first song came on and I kept watching and then the next song and another that I liked, then the awesome mad skittles made me sub like a mofo!! I'll be keeping my eye out for more of this stuff, its like dark crack :P

[@vageta311]

Honestly I never have either until recently. I just happened to notice it one day after I had gotten the PC version and at first I thought it was new. Then I watched some of my older videos and realized it was there the entire time, I just never payed enough attention to see it.

[@vageta311]

I didn't really try to make her look like Yoruichi, but since I used purple hair and she's ninja like it seemed fitting. The reason I do the big eyes and dark around them is with the thief's mask that's all you see so they stand out better.

[@vageta311]

I think you can, I haven't given it a shot yet. Probably just have to set the entire texture transparent so it won't show up as anything.

[@tromboneninja13]

Vageta, thank you so much for including your run to the shadow set; I've used it in a few runs so far, just to look like a ninja

[@crupe4352]

The song choice was perfect. I loved watching the horizon and the crow dropping you into the world.

[@vageta311]

Yep it's in my shortcut video as well as my EPBTG series.

[@sparkle7979]

this is the highest quality playthrough of this game i have ever seen.

[@Trayanification]

Maaaan, generally I prefer to hear commentary 100% of the time, but that Swamp Song was so fucking well placed (not to mention awesome to begin with) that it amde me insta like+sub xD keep un the good work

[@extragunbon]

That light is an effect of the "Calamity ring", which doubles damage done to the wearer, it's a drop from the DLC "Artorias of the Abyss" dragon boss "Black Dragon Kalameet".

[@crashtest1012]

Insanely good at Dark Souls, valuable commentary, and a fan of Tool? You sir, just got yourself a new subscriber.

[@vageta311]

You must have missed it, I went and bought shards and the smithbox right after I hit the basin cave and then went to Blighttown afterwards.

[@maggot9454]

Tool is an incredible band, and Dark Souls is an incredible game. You, sir, have my support.

[@mctrikster]

Absolutely love the way you made the shadow set look. Looks much less gaudy.

[@Leir0n]

Love the music. Keep making these great videos man, we fans will support you all the way!

[@TheArkand]

Doing my first playthrough... have to commend you on your planning, all around but especially for the Queelag battle. I mean, that was routine, there were very few mistakes, and I could actually see how you prepared in some ways just from watching you play. Not to mention the great editing/music choice. Fit the Queelag fight perfectly xD Great work

[@TheCnicus]

You and your great choice of music make this my favorite Dks playthrough ever

[@vageta311]

Sure, I'll find a place to upload them and then drop a link in the description. A few of the textures will make you laugh. Since I wanted jet black, I simply filled the entire texture as as pure black.

[@LinoOliveira92]

your videos are so nice to watch, good job!

[@rbc13183]

The music was ON POINT in this video. Completely loved it.

[@vageta311]

Thanks for the heads up. I'm also able to watch it on my android, I just have to load youtube on a non-mobile browser. If I try to watch it with the youtube app or a browser that loads the mobile version of YT, then it's blocked. If I simply use a browser that views pages as normal then it works fine. Not sure if Apple users have this option as I don't know much about them(don't get me started on Apple products..), but there's probably some sort of workaround.

[@vageta311]

I'll be showing deaths of course. What I mean by practice run is much like the other video. I'll start up a character and test things out to see what is possible. Once I get a feel for the difficulty then I'll do the run where I actually record. I wanted to see how feasible it was to run through blighttown backwards but had no clue if it was even doable at such a low level using basic gear. Had I just assumed I could and recorded this playthrough, it probably wouldn't have been very fun to view.

[@TheLostSeven]

Got to say love your first song chose. This is gonna be a great run to watch. Hope to see more great vids.

[@vageta311]

Well it was just an excuse to mess with the textures. I honestly didn't like the way it looked before, but changing it to black made it more appealing to my eyes.

[@vageta311]

I didn't know at the time but apparently this may be possible. I believe the pointer has been found and you can theoretically start a fresh game and immediately turn it into ng+7. If you could make your entire world permanently gravelorded with the same method I would be tempted to play through one more time.

[@chrisvanaken6600]

dude awesome choice for the quelaag boss fight the thing that should not be thats a great song made my day to hear that song again.

[@UltraWindow]

so awesome when you put on metallica for kellogs, it fits more than any combination of guiles theme

[@vageta311]

They probably will be in the future. I just wanted to ensure I had at least one big boss fight in the first video so I stretched this one out.

[@ScottyMcJesus]

Really liked the edited soundtrack for Quelaag! Great challenge run and good videos.

[@WhitemaneDesign]

lol Vegeta's all like "Taunt the bosses? That's easy mode. I'll taunt them while stood in lava with my calamity ring on bros." Loved the video, will deffinitely watch the rest of the series :)

[@vageta311]

For the challenge of getting it and it has a stylish R2 attack. I could have had the Uchi in minutes after I hit firelink, but that wouldn't have been any fun.

[@SeriouslyJack]

You are literally the ONLY DkS KZbinr/streamer that has (in my opinion) a decent taste. I'm gonna watch a lot of your videos/look out for streaming because you played Tool, lol.

[@m47r1m]

This is utterly fascinating. Cant wait to see the next part.

[@vageta311]

So far as I can tell it only has the one purpose. If there is anything else to find hopefully wearing the entire game will help to find it.

[@jgmweston]

I really enjoyed the fight with Quelaag! Good musical choice and impressive gameplay.

[@Smiae]

Wow, I never realized that old-school Tool would work so well with Dark Souls. At first I was skeptical since I just wanted music from the game but all of your choices were great. The Metallica boss fight was especially epic.

[@jimbobimboslice]

Come back bro. Make more videos

[@SilverTongueTied]

I like this style. Play music when you are just running around, then talk when you have something to say. Perfect, in my opinion.

[@BizzleBizzle321]

I love the music, the fact you have amazing taste probably helps a lot

[@vageta311]

I forgot to add them to the description. I'll do that shortly.

[@bruninho12321]

We've got some Devil May Cry feelings over here...! The musica just fits the Boss Battle =) awesome work man ROCK'em all man!

[@Number45I]

23:40 "I don't understand what kind of assassin would wear something that stood out so brightly..." i immediately thought of Altair and Ezio from the AC series. the base color for their clothing is white, except for Revelations, which Ezio's clothing is a gray color

[@vageta311]

It's always been there, but unless you kill the drake you'd normally never see it. I just recently noticed it after god knows how many hours I've been playing so I specifically went in it to show people it was there.

[@SundayMalice]

This run through will be interesting to watch dispite my preference to see a cleric run through. Although, I still think this challenge is comparable to your SL5 naked run, if not easier. Pulling aggro on those bugs on the walkway with a bow from the swamp was a good tip. I'm sure some will use it. And, nice texture change on the ninja set!

[@kazearaki669]

I would like to see you go through the undead burg now and fight the bridge demon and armor boar. They were my favorite mini bosses on my very first play through.

[@vageta311]

I know, but I wanted the Hunter as my base class anyways since they start with the bow. I didn't want to start giving myself all kinds of different items, so just swapping the hunter armor with the black leather was easy enough. Plus the hunter armor is just fugly.

[@Kebat]

Extremely well done. I liked the new format especially. People enjoy seeing how amazing you are at the game, but (at least for me) your commentary is what made me subscribe and continue to watch your videos, rather than play the game myself! Keep up the good work! My only suggestion would be to break up the videos to be a little shorter to make them easier to watch in a sitting. Maybe 20-30~ min videos in the future.

[@Krynis]

loved the video as usual dude, seems like a fun way to hit this challenge, as for the armor the changes you made are fine, as for the original none of the things you mentioned would effect a ninja as you ideally would not seem them before the strike anyway, even most of the gold is thread and not reflective. :)

[@kennysulax2543]

Just started watching this series man but I love your taste in music so far!

[@BoFhaed112]

lesson of the day: "Don't do any taunting while stepping on lava , because it will shorten your life to half!!" "Unless you go to a bonfire or drink an estus flask to restore you health" BTW nice video :D