Dark Souls Saved My Life.

[@gordinfreshman]

this is the motivation speech every souls-fan that feels a bit lost in life needs to hear.

[@EmberPlays]

Agreed!!! I try to make the vids my past self would have enjoyed / benefitted from watching

[@gordinfreshman]

i hope this strategy continues to work out for you, i genuinely enjoyed this video and felt like i had actually gained something from it after watching too.

[@Shane-sf9pv]

@@gordinfreshman same

[@milchkopf3881]

every souls-fan feels a bit lost in life

[@gaxxaroth7539]

@@milchkopf3881 nah man not only souls-fans. Almost everyone feels a bit lost in life.

[@r3tro155]

Dark Souls taught us a very important lesson: Never give up regardless how difficult the situation is.

[@EmberPlays]

Agreed!!

[@Afflictamine]

this was pretty much the same lesson I learnt when I was like 5 years old playing Ocarina of Time/Majora's Mask as well, I had no idea what to do or where to go, just had to keep working things out and trying

[@TheChodex]

Also, if you do not have goal in life, then you will turn hollow. So we should always have some goal

[@Guitarist19887]

@@AfflictamineI just bought my son a Nintendo and Ocarina of time. Time to watch him get mad 😂

[@CITYZEN50]

@@Guitarist19887 poor kid😂

[@distanceswimmer]

I remember being invaded in Dark Souls 3 the very first time I got to the Ringed City. I was very bad at PvP, so I just sat down, hoping that the invader would leave. Instead they waved at me and showed me the safe path through the ghost archer guys, all the way to the next bonfire. The most wholesome moment I've ever experienced in online gaming.

[@EmberPlays]

That’s so fire, what a legend 😂😂

[@SRADracer]

Nice. A lot of souls players do this. At some point it is just no fun to win from a player that is relatively new to the game. They want a challenge. I’ve been playing souls games since demon’s souls and 3vs1 invade is just so awesome. That’s why some souls addicts invade, not to kill someone who “barely” knows how to play the game.

[@alanmontoya7162]

I love this comment so much!

[@nxdus]

i had a similar experience in the dragon area (forgot official name) in dark souls 3. Was invaded, offered him all of my humanity, but instead, he dropped me 50 humanity, left mine, and than dc-ed. One of the nicest invaders ive ran into.

[@ryder4482]

@@nxdus Humanity is in dark souls, not dark souls 3?

[@nightlight8305]

Dark Souls isn't just a game, its a whole ass mentality about not fearing your biggest seemingly insurmountable challenges but instead looking forward to them as they will test your limits and create immense satisfaction upon completion. Amazing video man! Your story definitely connects with me on a deep level and I'm glad that you shared this.

[@EmberPlays]

Exactly. Thank you so much for watching! Really happy u could relate

[@cachesolo1534]

I don't test my limits. I always get random people to kill the bosses for me. lol

[@MilestheDirtyMindedGoblin2099]

Great comment

[@philmehrart]

Well said - perfect summation. Often comfort and staying in the bubble where we feel safe can eventually be the one thing that chokes us and makes us miserable.

[@ИапГоревич]

I knew it is possible challenge , so this game gave me nothing

[@kaancimecioglu]

No matter what you're going through, get out of that bonfire and run to the boss, just like you should in the real World

[@MrEzioPvP]

I'll come back here again once I finish my journey and reach my goal. Tbh I DID NOT expect to see such a deep video. I'm currently quite lost in life, but I feel like I needed to hear this. Thanks fellow souls brother.

[@EmberPlays]

U got this!! Thank you :)

[@Paratyde]

It makes me so happy knowing that I can relate to someone on how these games have affected my life. Going from a lazy kid sleeping all day to now owning a house and working a full time job. I will forever be indebted to this series as it has taught me so much and it helped me grow into the person I am today.

[@EmberPlays]

I agree. Congrats on becoming a homeowner!! That’s a huge accomplishment, especially nowadays lmao. I’m still working toward that myself!

[@MrCoffis]

@@evennoizapparently not u

[@aspirewot8408]

Lmao you're delusional

[@aspirewot8408]

@@evennoiz true lol sounds like some religious BS. Like jesus saved me LOL

[@johnheart6617]

Hi I'm new here, I just wanted to say I'm glad you feel the same way and I'm also happy for you and all your hard work. Keep it up 👍

[@evigklytteren]

The moral of the DemonSoulsBorneRing series is to not give up. Giving up complete means going hollow. But also; - You shouldn't be afraid of failing. - Taking a breather or putting something aside and taking a breather is not the same as giving up. - Mindlessly throwing yourself at a problem again and again is akin to insanity and means you're not thinking clearly. - And most notably, learning to focus on and keeping a steady breath through intense situations is key to a successful outcome. Keeping a level head and accepting humility will net your rewards

[@kremulon179]

DemonSoulsBorneRing die twice series

[@elwiwi4638]

i would definitely be hollow

[@derpaboopderp1286]

DemonSoulsBorneKiroRing

[@TheSenjuShow]

RESPECT, MOTIVATION, AND JEALOUSY. My feelings watching this

[@tariqjaradat3409]

Exactly.

[@PlastiGomi]

shart fart soy and loser. my feeling not watching this

[@superdude9361]

This is the cheesiest compliment but this video truly deserves the title of being *inspirational* and *motivational* ; your story is relatable, down-to-earth, and really universal. Also congrats on becoming a great content creator, keep up the great work and the amazing *outstanding* outros.

[@EmberPlays]

Thank you so much :) I seriously really appreciate that 🤝 and I’m glad you like my outr-

[@xXblackgaarangelXx]

It's wholesome to see that a video game opened your mind to understand that practice is everything. I'm playing these games as an adult (turning 31 soon) and it's so rewarding once you understand this is a game of patience, planning, analysis. Elden Ring got me hooked hard. Just my story (long rant): grew up being told i'm talented at drawing and, as such, i drew a lot because i liked being praised. But didn't actively put much effort into it. And then met other people who drew better than me just because they practiced more. And then met people who initially were told they're lacking talent but got there anyways with practice and love for it. This is when i learnt there is no "talent", just what YOU like doing and the amount of time spent on it. If you like something enough, you will get good at it, but having patience with yourself is the hardest thing. I grew up poor and a girl, so I played video games at my friends' place only or just watched them play. I sucked at most games, but always did research and practiced when i could, hoping to beat or at least be a challenge for my friends. Skipping 15 years ahead, i encouraged my partner (gamer since an early age) to buy DS3, seen videos of it and we knew it was hard, but gorgeous. He died 15 times to Jundex Gundyr and gave up on it, his ego too hurt to learn the buttons and attack pattern. Seeing him fail so badly scared me and we didn't touch the game for 3 years. January this year, i quit my job and in that darkness and stress, i promised him i will help with DS3 to be his guide. I wanted something to do. He beat the entire game and all the bosses within 2 weeks, Jundex Gundyr within 5 tries and Vordt on first try. I was watching playthroughs, memorizing the path and enemy spawns as well as invisible walls and tricks and essentially back-sitting him where to go as his sense of direction is much worse than mine. Elden Ring came out, i got a job and bought him a copy with the promise to do the same thing. Which we did for a month straight. He finished it 4 times and then bought me a copy as well, so we can play together. Thankfully, i remembered how much he struggled in DS3 and dying to Soldier of Godrick was just a bit hurtful (as i chugged all my estus by accident before, trying to roll). My partner always let me face the boss on my own and, if i die early, he wouldn't finish it off, but have me face it again until i properly dodged attacks. Needless to say that we both platinum-ed Elden Ring and it brought us so much closer to one another, letting ego aside and accepting feedback from one another. We'll look to play all of their games together, as soon as they're on sale. Long story short, i love this community and what FromSoftware created. It feels like these games are for mature audiences.

[@THESKYLEE]

this is an amazing story thanks for sharing !!

[@ali-k-gamer1881]

Real friends

[@billa_ackerman.exe.]

This is exactly how I felt after reading Berserk (well DS and many Souls-like games are deeply influenced by Berserk) Im gonna play DS too, just to see how much Berserk has thought me. For me Berserk guided me through my darkest days of depression and anxiety, gave me a reason to live. Thank you and RIP Kentaro Miura for his endless inspiration and contribution to Souls-like Games. And Thank you fellow Struggler Ember.

[@billa_ackerman.exe.]

@@brainburger_ daamnnn bro🔥💪

[@RJRed]

Dark Souls 3 was the game I fell in love with and have come to realize how much of a security blanket it was at the time. I could say the exact same thing for Elden Ring earlier this year when a tragedy happened that affected me emotionally negatively. I appreciate you making this video.

[@EmberPlays]

I appreciate u for watching. Glad u could relate, hope you're doing well now

[@anm1811]

Man, I can’t express how relatable this is. This games are something else…

[@RJRed]

@@anm1811 damn straight

[@armanmkrtumyan9618]

when i am playing games i still dont feel that anythink changed in my life, just playing games thats all.

[@theultimatedisciple7974]

You’ve motivated me to do some difficult shit today. Thank you, and keep climbing that mountain!! ❤️🔥

[@EmberPlays]

I love to hear that so much!!! Thank YOU!

[@willrocks2519]

Souls is forever and so are the memories we made along the way. Much love 💕

[@EmberPlays]

You already know!!!

[@neverman5083]

Most of the modern souls fans started with ds3(me, you, so many more included(. They were somewhat depressed and bored at that point in their life and just said, meh why not? And it changed their life, our life, forever. Thank you dark souls

[@EmberPlays]

Agreed. Thank you, Dark Souls!

[@ronthorn3]

This game helped me through my depression as well, in fact I didn’t even know I was depressed until I got hooked on souls games 2 years ago, they changed my entire perspective on my abilities and the power I actually have to overcome incredibly difficult obstacles, and sticking through it.

[@EmberPlays]

Love to hear it. So glad they helped you in a similar way!!!

[@emmanuelwolfmusic410]

That's an awesome outcome dude , really proud 👏

[@bladeseed1141]

lowkey got me in tears tbh my entire life literally just flashed to me i really needed to not only listen to your story but reflect it on my own

[@nativegamer3384]

the community is amazing today i was playing through ds1 for my first time and i got invaded and i panicked when the invader came out of nowhere, he then stopped and waved and dropped souls humanties and other items. and then dipped

[@vellikaari3008]

Honestly, I'm just glad you didn't let the community gate-keep you. As a kid when Dark Souls first dropped, it taught me very early on that challenges are not something to shy away from. I practically spent half of my childhood on this series, and Elden Ring feels like an idealized version of Dark Souls, combined with their knowledge gained from Demon's Souls, Bloodborne and Sekiro, and I felt that gratification that the Souls formula had reached its peak. Watching this series grow with me has been a great experience.

[@EmberPlays]

I totally agree, thank u for watching!! So glad u could relate!

[@raisnhed]

The people that gatekeep by saying stuff like “it doesn’t count if you use summons” aren’t actual fans. They’re usually CoD and Fortnite players that played a little bit of Dark Souls 3 or Elden Ring and they think they’re elite gamers for beating Gundyr and Soldier of Godrick.

[@moonkinx]

@@raisnhed imo the toxic playerbase are part of the lesson. You don't get to cry and expect help raining down to you. That's not how IRL works, that's not how a hobby works.

[@raisnhed]

@@moonkinx The playerbase isn’t toxic though. That’s what my comment was saying lol.

[@moonkinx]

@@raisnhed agreed, imo they are more of an outlier

[@Gigasius]

I can absolutely relate. Thanks for summarizing these thoughs so well. Cheers!

[@EmberPlays]

Thanks for watching!!!!

[@Lil_Kasook]

A really similar experience to how the series affected me dude. It’s awesome to hear that none of us were alone bro. Love the vids.

[@EmberPlays]

Thanks for watching man, glad u could relate!!

[@Anonymous-kc5bi]

You may have just saved my life too

[@briantmorin]

I just came across your video and I just wanted to say thank you for the inspiration. I am an individual with a disability who is struggling with some health issues right now, but I’ve always wanted to get into gaming, so I just bought a PlayStation five in July and even though gaming is a challenge, it keeps my mind off of my struggles. I’m about to buy my first soul like game Lies of P. I’m currently playing 2018’s god of war and I’m getting my ass kicked by a dragon but I keep grinding. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@alexisteixeira6119]

hey brother, I would like to thank you for this video, I can see myself so much in your story, I feel that I am living the beginning of the chapters that you spoke about, your words helped me to see clearly the direction that my life is taking and you gave me the hipe I needed to continue in this fight, thanks again! keep up the good work and I wish you every success in your progress and towards victory!!!

[@EmberPlays]

Thank you so much for watching!! U got this man!!!!

[@CITYZEN50]

Love your videos man! One of the best soulsborne channels out there..

[@EmberPlays]

yooo thank u!! that means so much, i really appreciate it

[@CITYZEN50]

@@EmberPlays np :)

[@carlon6125]

This resonated with me so deeply it's hard to put in words. The souls series did the same to me, and Nier Automata's ending changed my life too. I've always dreamed of creating content on KZbin, I think you gave me the strenght to give it a real try. Thank you!

[@EmberPlays]

So happy I could inspire. U definitely should give it a shot. It's a pretty crazy grind but it does pay off eventually!!

[@bencerubanyi6479]

Those people who didnt recognised the music in the 7th minute didt understand what you are talking about, however who did ...... respect bro thats how you do it

[@immalkah]

i just got into this game after playing Elden Ring (and not beating it because it was too hard). I'm glad I did because this came up on my home page and I just want to sincerely thank you. I really needed this today. I'm a double major and school has been very hard and stressful and I have a problem with giving up when things get really hard, and not just giving up, sometimes I do things that I know are self-destructive. This video helped me and motivated me to do my work and go to the gym today, and even if this drive only lasts for the day, you still made my day better and I'm very grateful to you because I don't have that many people in my life that do this for me.

[@dizu7521]

The sheer wholesomeness made me feel good.

[@EmberPlays]

:)

[@scottjohnston4320]

So Thankful for the Souls Community!!!

[@EmberPlays]

Me too!!

[@unsleepingking6323]

Honestly I'm just gonna say thank you. Your video really helped me think of everything in a new way. Elden ring is my first souls game and it makes me pretty mad but the way you put the challenge and the rewards of the hardships in this game helped me just have a better and more positive view on not only the games but life in general.

[@f1awsy]

That is honestly one of these best takes on the souls like genre. And such different view that I never even considered. Thank you for your dedication to the games and understanding what it meant to you!

[@EmberPlays]

Thank YOU for watching!! Glad u enjoyed and could appreciate :)

[@kh.754]

For the longest time I thought you were another soulless channel trying to farm shorts. I couldn't have been more wrong this video is incredible. Every part of it, you did a fantastic job with the script, the editing, I feel truly inspired. Thank you

[@EmberPlays]

Hahaha yeah most ppl think that when they see anyone posting shorts but it’s just the best way to grow and it’s the only way I can stay consistent on KZbin since I don’t have time to make full length videos every day. But I’m so happy you gave me another chance and enjoyed!! Thank you so much for that and I really appreciate the honesty and kind words. Wishing you an awesome 2023

[@YsoKain]

This video and it's message reached me on a very deep level. I always go back to the souls titles whenever I'm down or i feel like the world is too rough. It may just be a game but coming back and having issues but an hour in and i feel like the good old days puts a smile on my face

[@derpyturtle195]

I always love coming here to see your thoughts on the souls series, i find it enjoyable to compare my opinions to your own, but this feels like a video tailored for me. Anxiety and defeatism has hurt my life a lot, and hearing your story has inspired me to start fixing my life. Thank you for the work you do, don’t you dare go hollow.

[@EmberPlays]

Thank YOU for watching!! I really appreciate u, glad u could relate

[@Goku3001000]

I ALMOST CRIED WATCHING THIS, I truly love this series and fighting games, I think the community part it's same for both, I've had so many people helping me in both this horrendously hard genres it's incredible, I have to yet implement it more in my life but I know the struggle atleast in the gaming world

[@Draven1125]

No joke I was once like: "Oh yeah, big KZbin channels are just perfectly timed strokes of luck on the algorithm" but after years of consideration I've learned from people like you, that you have to keep getting back up, keep staying determined, and keep pushing through this treacherous journey as much as you can. If I ever become famous I will remember you, Ember. As cheesy as it is, I am serious lol.

[@wisetries4963]

cute, now post toe pic please

[@EmberPlays]

I think all of us have thought that at one point hahaha but you really have to know what you’re doing or keep going until you learn, then it’s really not as hard as it seems. It just snowballs. I wish you luck, you got this ⚔️

[@Draven1125]

@@EmberPlays Thanks, I can agree, at times I would spend so long studying how KZbin worked and how the algorithm cooperated, but you always have to go at your own pace and not get wound up doing things counter productive, and vice-versa. Personally I think I have the will to create something awesome, but I just can't find the right pacing, really inspirational, Thanks.

[@randomguyontheinternet7886]

great video ember!

[@EmberPlays]

thanks random guy on the internet!!

[@randomguyontheinternet7886]

@@EmberPlays Np i found this video very relatable.I used to watch my dad play DS1 when i was younger and I really wanted to play but i was too young .Playing ds1 for the first time was a magical experience

[@EmberPlays]

@@randomguyontheinternet7886 I love to hear that

[@kalinigrad3624]

I started playing DS1 in my biggest moment of loneliness, in the middle of the pandemic after breaking my friendship with my best friend and my group of friends, and that game filled me with happiness and euphoria, until today this is the only game that I platinumed in my life. It was the crutch I needed at my lowest point, and your video reminded me of that incredible feeling. thanks 😄

[@kalinigrad3624]

+1 subscriber

[@EmberPlays]

thank you for watching :)

[@BroccinRoss]

Great video man always lovely to see how Fromsoft games impact someone's life in the best ways :)

[@EmberPlays]

thanks man :)

[@NuevoNev]

I’ve recently got Elden Ring which is my first Souls-Like game. I’ve had it about 3 days and I already have an addiction to it, with about 50 hours

[@akastitch]

Hearing stories like this just make me feel so warm and happy to be a part of this community and these amazing games. I’m 13 and was introduced to the series by my older brother, who is 19, and boy am I glad he did. This game restored my humanity and changed gaming for me as a whole. Before the souls series, I use to play ongoing shooters such as Valorant and Apex Legends. I was at the point where gaming just didn’t feel fun anymore. I’ve now played DS1+DLC, DS3+DLC, Elden Ring, and got the platinum for Demon’s Souls. After I beat DS2, I’ll move onto Bloodborne and Sekiro. After playing DS1, I became so eager to play so many games. This series truly is a wondrous experience that is worth dying and losing your souls over and over again for. Thank you, FromSoftware.

[@EmberPlays]

This is so awesome to hear! Glad you got to experience it at such a young age. I wish you all the happiness and success in the world!

[@akastitch]

@@EmberPlays Thanks man! Keep on persevering and just know that there will always be someone who enjoys watching your videos.

[@EmberPlays]

@@akastitch thank you!!

[@nicholaspaterson]

I know everything happens in it's own time but how and why your not at over 1 million subs baffles me, cause this recent video and countless others are really good and well made.

[@EmberPlays]

Thank you so much :) channel is still pretty new, we'll get there one day!

[@domenthebeast8885]

As someone who’s first souls game was DS3, I can say I had a very similar experience. Depressed, bored, and tired. One day I’m just scrolling KZbin and found a video of SOC theme. I was moved by that song, no music had that affect on me, insanely epic followed by a melancholic three beat piano. That saved me from my depression. THREE NOTES.

[@EmberPlays]

Legendary hahahaha

[@WarhawkLieutenent]

PLIN PLIN PLON

[@black_glock]

Ds3 was also my first Souls game and I know that might sound sad but I've never had such a good feeling in my whole life as when you finally defeat a dark souls boss after several hours or days :) and the music is every time I hear boss music i think holy shiiiiiiiit thats good

[@Yashillywilly345]

never really been a souls fan but after watching this and gameplay of elden ring, I can’t wait to be able to try it out when the time comes

[@EmberPlays]

I think any gamer can appreciate Elden Ring

[@sponge73]

I have been struggling with school and so many other issues in life. This video is genuinely inspiring. I applaud you for sharing your story and your experiences throughout your life. I will subscribe to you and stay here throughout your journey. I believe in you and hope big things will become of you.

[@EmberPlays]

Thank you so much!!! I really appreciate you. Don't give up, skeleton!!

[@cmillerpa33]

Fought millennia with help 5 times then I just tried solo and won. This had a pretty big impact on me since she was so impossible those first 5 times. This is what the souls games are about. Those first 5 tries taught me her moves and that was all it took.

[@EmberPlays]

100% agree

[@kerpjosales1615]

Millenniaaa ;;-;;

[@justins4814]

5 tries? Bro I died to her 5 times before finishing this comment

[@Rubenz343]

millennia though 💀

[@cristo_crosta_gesu2910]

millennia from yugioh

[@d2dwizard198]

Bro you described so many reasons why these games are so powerful and impactful. Exploration without the weight of difficulty and risk doesn’t hold any weight. But when you KNOW you EARNED that next bonfire, you feel absolutely incredible. A job well done, despite the toughest of odds in life is just as rewarding.

[@EmberPlays]

Totally agree!!

[@lambdaweaponscache5394]

Thank you for making this Ember! Dark Souls (1) is probably the only game I've played so far that not only met my expectations but went above and beyond them. The music, the characters, the monster/boss designs, all of it seemed to fill a hole I didn't really knew I had. Like many of us it taught me how to keep pushing forward, get creative when stuck, and be intentional in every action I take. It's lessons we can apply to our every day lives. We will face astounding adversity, but no matter what we shouldn't give into despair- it may not be as epic in our every day lives, but overtime it makes a difference.

[@EmberPlays]

Thank you so much for watching!!! I totally agree :)

[@michaelralph5472]

I only started the DS trilogy this year and it literally saved my life. I had a failed attempt at ending it in the beginning of the year. And after that a friend bought me DS Remastered. After overcoming O & S after 60+ attempts I was hooked. Then I bought DS 2 and DS 3 and Sekiro. And my life has changed. Now if anyone's struggling I recommend DS to them.

[@vukasinradovanovic3571]

That last part, about helping each other, you just changed the way of my view of life, thank you

[@EmberPlays]

Thank YOU!! Glad I could help, I appreciate u watching :)

[@def4472]

Currently on my teens, 2 years ago i started playing dark souls 1 and was completely in love. Now i'm in your situation of bad Life habits and souls games (And videogames in general) are the reason i'm still alive. I love souls games and i can't wait to spend another Hundreds Upon Hundreds of hours in those videogames. My grades are also slipping and i Hope i Will get Better. Thanks for this video It made me realize how importante these games are for me

[@EmberPlays]

U got this!!

[@PanderStar]

im both happy for being inspired by your story, and so glad to hear these realizations have made your life significantly better. take my sub and like

[@EmberPlays]

thank u :)))

[@therevenant40k]

The thing that happened to you with DS2 happened to me with DS3. Cheers man, great video and have a good one. We're here if you need us (subscribers and non-toxic Souls fans)

[@EmberPlays]

You're the absolute best, thank you. Love hearing you had that happen w DS3, the bosses are unmatched!!

[@therevenant40k]

@@EmberPlays Thanks dude. Gotta try DS2 one of these days. Was trying to get the original version but only SOTFS is avaliable. From what you say, it'll be fun

[@JakeHolko]

I love these games, dark souls 1 changed me and made me realise I have to try and try and try over and over again no matter how many time I die…

[@VelosoCraft]

Thank you for the inspirational speech, I can't wait to start Elden Ring knowing that no matter what boss I'm struggling at, I know that in the end I'm gonna kick it's butt. Same with life, my goal is to become a famous KZbinr, and I will never give up, EVER. You just earned a sub pal, good luck with the rest of your journey! 😅

[@ragna6410]

That was an very beautiful Video. I liked it a lot. Can relate. Thank you all Soul Mates.

[@EmberPlays]

thanks for watching :) glad u could relate!

[@Humblemumble7]

Good one bro, I'd watch more of these. It actually made me feel good about our Souls community and the drive we can take with us from preserving

[@EmberPlays]

Thank u!! Definitely will try to make more vids like this

[@Abdulrhman-]

damn, i really didn't think someone would feel exactly just how i felt one day

[@darnellbillings9733]

This is the channel I’ve been waiting for. More inspiration based gaming content. Vibing my man!!!!🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@EmberPlays]

Ayyy thank you for watching!! Glad u liked, more like this to come

[@etudeee6037]

You explainted everything perfectly

[@EmberPlays]

thx for watching :)

[@russianbot5302]

I can relate to the midir part. Up until a few days ago I hadn't gotten to Malenia and hearing everything about how hard she is made me genuinely scared of coming against her. Once I actually got to her it took me like 12 tries.

[@EmberPlays]

Same actually, I was so scared of Malenia but she didn't actually take me too long

[@Quinn_M35]

Which is funny cause on my first playthrough of any souls game, (ds3), i second tried midir and my friend was pissed lol. But then WITH the mimic tear it took me like 50+ tries on malenia lmao. Interesting how different people experience bosses

[@EmberPlays]

@@Quinn_M35 for REAL!! It’s crazy, I had drastically different experiences w my friends and bosses

[@kato093]

I just watched videos and saw how stupidly designed she is, since she is a recycled sekiro boss (oh no, yet another recycled thing in recycled ring where 90% of the game is revycled! What shock). Got her in 15 minutes. She is one of the worst designed bosses in souls history and isn't even hard at all. Hell the whole of Elden ring isn't hard at all. I probably died more times to the berserkers in gow Ragnarok on hardest difficulty than the whole of my 90 hours to plat Elden ring.

[@Ghorda9]

@@kato093 i can tell that you have never played sekiro, i can also tell that that you never really learned any bosses and just over whelmed them with an over powered build or/and mimic tear.

[@EmberPlays]

Something a bit different this week, hope you like! Subscribe if you like these kinds of vids :) Edit: Wow. The feedback you all have given me on this video is unreal, I’ve seriously never felt so fulfilled from KZbin. I’m so happy to have been able to inspire and I love hearing your stories. Don’t you dare go Hollow…

[@IllusionWhizzy]

Insane motivational speaking skills. Great video

[@blakebroacher9509]

LOOK, I don't get why people think Nameless King is on the same PLANE OF EXISTENCE OF SUFFERING that Melenia is. I beat N.K. second try or something, where Vordt took me like 21 tries *and I spent like four and a half hours on Rot woman...*

[@EmberPlays]

@Mantooth Adams love that

[@EmberPlays]

@@IllusionWhizzy thanks :)

[@EmberPlays]

@@blakebroacher9509 🤣🤣🤣

[@reaperofthings]

I absolutely love hearing when people just get straight up *addicted* to Dark Souls 2. People can shit on it all they want, I still haven’t felt that same rush, that same addiction from 1, 3, Elden Ring, EVEN BLOODBORNE! And I love that game. There’s a reason DS2 will forever remain my number 1 SoulsBorne game.

[@EmberPlays]

AGREED!!!!! love ds2

[@Brian-uq6jm]

I started my Souls journey from the original Demon's Souls on PS3, but DS2 was the title I was most addicted to. Having a full time job, I clocked 250 hours within the first month of DS2's release. LOL. Man that game was fucking awesome. I still remember power stance in launch month was pretty OP and I enjoyed it so much before they nerfed it.

[@TheSme14]

Incredible video. Couldn’t have put the impact of souls games into better words myself. It makes me so happy to hear someone else as passionate about these games as I am. You have earned yourself a new subscriber friend, keep it up

[@EmberPlays]

Thank you so much!!! I really appreciate you and I'm so glad u could relate :)

[@TaniaPomalesArt]

So my partner is playing Elden Ring in the office, and my studio is next to that room. He's like "Yo this is legit. Come here and listen to what this guy is saying." So I get up and he starts the video again... I sit down in the office and am immediately struck by the honesty of your story and how you connect to this game.... and I did not expect to walk away from the office watery eyed, my dude. I am currently in a very not good place myself. Probably the most burnt out I've ever been. And I find myself saying wtf at least 50 times a day. I'm sleeping like shit. It's no bueno. Anyway..... I have not played any Dark Souls games (I definitely want to now). I got Elden Ring because the art was so killer I figured the game MUST be good... And my partner was playing it hours at a time and enjoying it. I'd hear him all like "Yo what the heck is THAT!?! OMG THIS LOOKS AMAZING!!!! Ah shit MY RUNES!!!!! guess I'll go get them. Oh man! I didn't find this the first time I went through here! Oh what's over there!?!?!?? Oh shit it's a BOSS!!!" I was smiling at his enjoyment. He works hard. He deserves this. Me, I just keep painting. Not allowing myself to stop working. But that changed... I'm a full time artist, and I am SO INSPIRED by this game. So frickin inspired. But what I also realized was that I felt like a kid again while playing it. I have been so busy being an adult that I forgot to take time for myself and have fun. I also realized that my painting was changing. I was learning to be less afraid of screwing up and more willing to try a new brush (like picking up a new weapon) or trying a new subject (like exploring a new area). I was learning to be bold and just go for it like I run up to the damn tree sentinels and smack the shit out of them and then roll away and do it again till I knock them out. And I was willing to die and die and die and die and die a million times because I knew at some point I would WIN and when I did I would literally throw my arms up like "YEAH B*TCH!!!! I GOT IT!!!!!" and that is so rewarding. I really appreciate you sharing this. This is a video I have bookmarked now as a "hey remember that time you thought you sucked at life? Yeah. You got good. Keep going." I wish you the very best. The very, very best.

[@LordBigMack28]

A fantastically put together video my man I resonate with everything said here. That feeling of pure joy after overcoming and persevering through a epic boss fight is still magical I’m so glad this series is a part of my life. I love this community ❤

[@EmberPlays]

Thank you :)

[@elwiwi4638]

i wish i could experience it again ive killed all the ds3 bosses 30+ times it just doesnt feel like anything anymore only one i can enjoy now is gael

[@youessmati3806]

IShowSpeed - World Cup, this song changed my life. My entire view of everything that exists in this world, in fact, even in the entire universe. I can never look at anything I know the same way again. This song represents emotions that most humans could never understand. But I can. Thanks to this song I was awakened to many things previously considered unimaginable. Thank you for this exquisite song, I will never forget this experience.

[@why_4]

I bet all those "game journalists" have only one thing in their mind "THE EASY WAY" and give up the moment when they tripped on the first hurdle and whine for a reward they never earned but to truly appreciate this work of art or anything really is to do it "THE RIGHT WAY" You truly are an inspiration Remember FIGHT, DIE, GIT GUD, REPEAT

[@EmberPlays]

Agreed!!!!! Thank you for watching

[@shranthegamer]

Same brother I’m the only one who plays souls series in my friend circle and I can’t stop appreciating this series .Great video

[@EmberPlays]

thanks :)

[@aristotle6873]

I remember my buddy got my ds3 as a gift for my 16th birthday. I tried so hard. And I couldn’t beat the game. I put it down and then a couple months later, I was so mad I couldn’t beat it. So I beat it, then I went on to ds1 and then elden ring then sekiro, I learned to never give up just through games. Then I joined the army, broke my leg in basic training and they tried to send me home. And I spoke to my 1sg with the complete intent to go home, and he said “do you really wanna be here kid?” And I said, “if I stop now I would disappoint myself and my future self; I need this, you will not get rid of me” my leg healed and then I completed my forge. (It’s 40 miles in 4 days while learning to clear rooms and all sorts of shit) it rained everyday. But I refuse to give up. My feet were tired, my leg was sore because I didn’t do physical therapy. I fought like hell. I lost 60 pounds and now I’m in the real army. And soon I will be deployed. Don’t you fuckers ever give up.

[@TobyKBTY]

Man, DS1 really was special. That sense of wonder, dread, exploration, accomplishment, "wtf?" is really so distinct in that game. Even if it wasn't the first souls game for some of us, it really started the "journey" with its tone, style, gameplay, atmosphere, etc. And look where we are now.

[@EmberPlays]

100%!!!!

[@nuh-uhbro765]

These games teach dedication and commitment that can stick with you your whole life. I was so depressed when I first played Dark Souls and I was trying to find a game to distract me from the struggles of real life. By the time I overcame the struggles of the game that at times felt impossible, I learned I have it in me to overcome a lot of struggles IRL. Obviously you don’t have to like Dark Souls to be successful in life, but I think it’s likely that people who gave up on Dark Souls are the same type of people to give up at everything else when it gets tough.

[@EmberPlays]

Totally agree, glad u feel the same way!!

[@FrankyFranksten]

bro its not that deep.

[@camgalvao923]

Dope ass video, Ember might be the best content creator I’ve stumbled across seriously

[@EmberPlays]

Hey thank you so much!!!!

[@es2cs]

This video inspired me to make gaming content between coding, work, and fitness. I’m a big variety gamer, though I mainly play souls/monster hunter games. One of your best videos I think a lot more people should see!

[@HitokiriShin]

Man..hearing the firelink shrine music again made me so emotional. This game/franchise is engraved into my soul. I remember playing OG DS1 in 2011 and instantly falling in love. It literally made me so sturdy and resilient in life, no joke. When you beat Dark Souls, on your own, no guides, get the platinum trophy by yourself - you most definitely have gone through some personal development. At least I have. Great video, friend.

[@GoblinQueen0515]

This game saved my life, too. My ptsd got so bad, and this game became my escape. I wouldn’t be here without it. It lost its effect though. I wish I could get the feels it gave me back then.

[@kei2604]

I've just gotten into dark souls 3 and I'm close to beating new game plus. Souls experience and in your life. I'm just glad that you're in a better place now.

[@nolanlewis4292]

It took me 42 years to figure this concept out, and of all the videos on youtube, this souls video is the most impressive video I have ever seen. If you continue this path no matter what life throws at you it will be a good one. Congrats for unlocking the code of living life my friend. Good Journey

[@guitar_md]

Awesome video, and hugely motivating. And I agree 100%. Dark Souls taught me the same thing and I apply it to my life every single day. The slow, painful grind becomes enjoyable after a while, and just a way of life after a longer while. And after an even longer while, it becomes truly enjoyable, every single day, regardless of the results you see in front of your face right now. It becomes so much more than that.

[@EmberPlays]

Thank you so much for watching :) glad u could relate!!!

[@callumcrean292]

All I want to say is thank you. The souls series had the same profound effect on my life and have made me a better person by trying things again after failure. So happy for your channels growth and you just earned a new sub

[@EmberPlays]

thank you so much, i really love to hear that. Keep killing it in 2023!!!

[@HydroMatt]

I started playing a little while ago, but right away the game already brought back the feeling of victory, with each boss I felt incredible, and I will continue until the last boss.thank you for sharing your story, thank s2

[@nintendad1166]

I'm likely twice your age, and after discoving Dark Souls last year through a band I listen to (Stormruler), I have been going through a very similar arc. Dark Souls etc. is genuinly my favourite franchise of all time, mostly for the reasons you describe. Great upload!

[@alexou857]

Dark soul helped me a lot. I was depressed, I was litteraly anxious all the time and all I wanted was to keep progressing in dark soul. I think the fact that it was difficult as hell was a big thing for me. Thank you dark soul, you helped me a lot.

[@Madbrit-ko5he]

This video video is relatable with so many people myself included and I'm so thankful that you have reminded all of us on why we love the souls series so much. Thank you.

[@EmberPlays]

Thank YOU for watching!!!

[@samevans515]

My sword may break, My arrows fall wide, but my will shall never be broken - Cpt. Drummond, Dark Souls II 🔥

[@gamerblue9384]

Thanks man i needed to watch this video❤🫂

[@TheMineA7]

Going through a tough time right now, but this made things much better. Ty

[@wrcz]

same everytime I get into a slump, I remember "Be safe friend... Don't you dare go hollow" it's been a pattern in my life for the past decade, I would always get demoralized and depressed, start playing a From Soft game, bounce back up, start working out and working on my goals, accepting challenges... then in like 2 or 3 years I get depressed again, play a new From Soft game, get back my motivation... not very sustainable but it definitely has had an impact on me for the better. Dark Souls 1 was that most important switch after 25 years of depression and 0 drive Berserk had a similar although smaller effect on me

[@JyujinPlus]

This actually came to me at a really good time. I’ve recently come into a job where we have a lot more people than my old job, so it’s a lot more common for me to be able to come home because someone else can handle my shift. But the reminder that these games push me to be more, to not give up, That’s gonna keep me working hard.

[@Jikuro_]

Thank you for this video. All the things you said really got to me. And I relate a lot to it. My first souls game was Bloodborne, I couldn't even get past Cleric Beast so I dropped it, only to pick it up again when I was at the lowest point in my life thus far, and what it taught me is exactly what you are explaining in this video, and that's what got me out of the dark hole I was in at the time and now I'm working hard on my different passions and repeatedly practicing them to one day hopefully make perfect, and find some level of success in what I am passionate about and love to do. The harder the journey, the sweeter the reward and bigger the accomplishment.

[@beautifulagonization]

I've come to a similar realization lately and this video is helping me even more thank you

[@brkbtjunkie]

I had a similar experience in elite dangerous. So many pilots offered to help and eventually I joined a discord that was full of genuinely nice helpful people. It was good times.

[@foxhoundknight]

Fromsoft changed my mindset about life too. These games helped my life in so many unintended ways. Even anxieties & depression seem like a boss fight that I get better at with time. I learned all the moves

[@stevetrail2307]

Recently fell in love with Soulsborne after picking back up both Bloodborne and Elden Ring after initially finding them too hard. Love both of those games, and I want to play DSIII and Sekiro next. I struggle with anxiety and depression, and smoke too much weed. Every day is a battle to stay productive and positive. This video really resonated with me. Cheers Ember.

[@EmberPlays]

U got this 👑

[@vietmox816]

Hit me in my heart, the same thoughts came to me but with skateboarding. never give up. Ds is one of the best game series

[@Destroymaster100]

consistency, persistency, and repetition is the key to anything if you want to succeed. im beginning to realize this too. well not realizing it, but practicing it.

[@EmberPlays]

Agreed. I wish you luck!!!! U got this

[@Destroymaster100]

@@EmberPlays thanks man. i appreciate that. 🙏