Exanima: Level 8, "Gentry"

[@MeetTheMlg]

To access the level, head NE in crossroads until you end up at golem entrance, then head south along the path until you see the big door on rails with side rooms. A lever is in one of those rooms and it will unlock the door.

[@gaiusadonusmaximusxiv9629]

Theres also an entrance in level 6 i believe

[@wompstopm123]

SPOILER ALLERT: HE UNLOCKED THE TRUE ENDING

[@yusufg.620]

As fun as this update is, sometimes i wonder where the game is going really

[@animethiccems670]

Fr feels like they gonna have too much on their hands with all these updates

[@likeablekiwi6265]

They're going for magic, they've already done force because of the game physics and mind cause of their great AI... We'll probably get lots of campaign mode magic and have arena mode be left in the dust.

[@animethiccems670]

@@likeablekiwi6265 hate arena mode feels like I will have the tools to level up beyond aspirant but never do

[@colincaulfield1527]

Isn’t Exanima basically a testing platform for Sui Generis? Like the game doesn’t necessarily have to go somewhere if the devs are just using it as a tool to develop another game.

[@animethiccems670]

@@colincaulfield1527 yes and no if people don't even like exanina or complain about examine why would they play sui generis it's more like sui generis prologue I feel like like a dlc before the game even dropped

[@jorgea.coronado4389]

the blade master that ran away got the death he deserved

[@francescodebartolomeo7684]

Opened the video 'cause this game had recently caught my attention, but ended up getting great breakcore/dnb recommendations ahah, unexpected and appreciated!

[@MeetTheMlg]

Zenithlights is such an underappreciated artist imo, bunch of good tracks

[@comradekarlvonschnitzelste8218]

They really need to make it so you just deal red damage when falling or at least make it so that you fall down in a different level, idk. Something that isn't death.

[@lucasgodoy2283]

please UP!

[@likeablekiwi6265]

I mean, imagine falling from level 1 and ending up at level 3 missing all the possible loot and keys only to get whacked by fully gambeson undead and armoured skeletons with nothing but a rusty weapon... Might as well be dead at that point.

[@DanNguyen-pu5fk]

Have u run into a thaum knight with a lightning dual swords??? I looked everywhere but couldn't find him :(

[@MeetTheMlg]

Idk he's in the far reaches of the map but i don't remember where, it's a blue walled corridor is all

[@potatokilr7789]

I died in the exact same place after hours of progress. I hate that section and how difficult it is to traverse.

[@legday9398]

This place is huge

[@Staglaitor]

I understand that at level 8 the ruined architecture appears unlike the first level - have they learned how to do this?

[@MeetTheMlg]

Improvements to the engine and creator over the years helped them create this level of detail

[@pmjbrien]

some of the inopportune trips always make me rofl

[@Leshkin_cot]

Do you know what kolar key open, on level 1?

[@MeetTheMlg]

Idk

[@sadge0]

Nothing

[@greatcorvianscynthe1231]

They really double down on the parkour side of thing

[@realguest]

Bought the game recently, i still have no idea what the point of the game is. like aren't we suppose to get out if so why are we going deeper and deeper into the dungeon Derren was right

[@Zylloz]

If you play the game start to finish without spoilers the story will go as that you’ve fallen into a dungeon and can’t remember anything beyond your name but you have a parchment saying you were here to find someone and to leave, you will then meet Darrin a farmhand who tells you he was sent in via bandits. If you read the parchments all over the levels you will realize that Corlian the guy you are finding was sick and dying and was looking for a cure and stumbled upon all the same things you did except he was the one who raised the undead, but sir,the golems,ghouls,faels and such did not come from him. You will also learn that Darrin was sent by bandits that were tasked with sending subjects into the dungeon. You will also find a undead proctor who was sent to kill Corlian but failed, killing her unlocks her as a starting character too. You will then learn that Corlian is actually part of you as he tried to posses you but subsequently died from his ailment during it and in turn left your mind fractured between his and yours which was originally a apprentice thaumaturge sent to aid Corlian. So basically you was sent to aid Corlian from the overworld and once he realized there was no possible way to save himself before he died he turned on u and tried to take ur mind but failed so then u go through the dungeon relearning the past. Sorry 4 long response

[@talaeyn8326]

So, whats the verdict on Mind v Force thaum? Force seems really really good but I still really like my 3 skeleton army + Derrin fully plated up makin quick work outta Fael. Does Force knock over Fael with it's improved weapon stats, or just the concussive blows? I havent had the chance to actually play the new update yet.

[@MeetTheMlg]

One isn't really objectively better than the other, esp not when force isn't really fully implemented yet, but force is better for solo and mind is better for a squad. I don't really like companions in this game as if they fall into a pit or whatever you lose all your baggage on them and they can also hit you and be a hindrance in combat

[@MeetTheMlg]

Plus, you can't really knock over fael, they're too heavy on their feet, you can really only knock over humanoids and esp. skeletons which are low weight

[@xXRickTrolledXx]

With the strikes spell, I’ve one shot Sir and Fael. Force is hella busted.

[@likeablekiwi6265]

I'd say force is better inside of cramped spaces or sections with lot of pitfalls and traps as you can literally just push or pull most obstructions, if you need an example, just think of the market level. Mind on the other hand is more of an equipment multiplier, you can use several magic items all at once inside open areas whilst also mind fudging the enemy behind the scenes.

[@talaeyn8326]

@@likeablekiwi6265 Ah yeah, I've played force since that comment. It's honestly busted AF lol.

[@by_His_accord]

nice gameplay, very anticlimaxing ending though 😅

[@jonmiller4361]

I've heard that so many times in my life.

[@rich1051414]

anticlimactic

[@mauricioraigosaclavijo8833]

Anticlimaxing 🥵

[@rich1051414]

@@mauricioraigosaclavijo8833 Edging*

[@Mac-po1sr]

Best ending ever

[@jaylehn4342]

Lets see if they added vampires to game my suggestion.

[@sharemation5339]

Btw, does picking persona 1 2 and 1+2 change anything? Like mana cost of spells or something?

[@MeetTheMlg]

I'll have to test it but im pretty sure cast cost goes down, you get an xp boost to anything you're learning in that category and it could affect dialogue where you reply as either Corlian or your character (in future updates)

[@ralfsegle3119]

@@MeetTheMlg so basically in a couple years it will do something

[@suprememegapope]

songs?

[@MeetTheMlg]

Irytocin - akiba, monarch - zenithlights, chronically online - blksmiith

[@kyle45887]

I picked i am neither and i am both My characters body and mind both lit up.

[@MeetTheMlg]

Next playthrough i will do will say that

[@kyle45887]

@@MeetTheMlg i think each choice gives you a different force power. I'm not 100% sure. But doing both gave me a bubble that was invincible around me.

[@MeetTheMlg]

@@kyle45887 It boosts ur ability to multicast and learn in either one iirc. If you chose to be proficient in one thaum tree it would give stronger amounts of those

[@mauricioraigosaclavijo8833]

​@gutsigank multicast? So it gives you a continuity extra skill?

[@derichuynh9839]

You're ridiculously good at this game. How effective are the Shell and Strike spells would you say?

[@MeetTheMlg]

Shell i haven't tried yet, but strike is a must have for every playthrough due to its immense buffs towards any weapon. The prerequisite telekinesis power is also very useful for situational problems.

[@derichuynh9839]

@@MeetTheMlg Thx, Is there any concrete numbers on the buffs of either spells?

[@MeetTheMlg]

@@derichuynh9839 Nah and im not willing to really get into that since its kinda boring but it gives atleast 2-3 pips of impact and like half a pip of balance

[@kaanbm5450]

@@derichuynh9839 as long as you have the necessary amount of continuity skills unlocked you can have shell and strikes active at the same time.

[@FranP25]

Why is your poleaxe glowing?

[@MeetTheMlg]

It's the new force power

[@FranP25]

@@MeetTheMlg Cool, It's the one on the top left, right?

[@MeetTheMlg]

Mhm@@FranP25

[@usernameusernameusername12]

is this vanilla?

[@legday9398]

Yes, new update my guy

[@usernameusernameusername12]

@@legday9398 awesome, one question, does the "campain" mode have an ending? loot respawn?

[@legday9398]

@@usernameusernameusername12 I dont think it has an ending yet, wdym with loot respawn tho?

[@MeetTheMlg]

Loot doesnt respawn, nor do enemies. Do mult playthrus and u get global xp

[@usernameusernameusername12]

@@MeetTheMlg so it does have an end?

[@DuwMinh]

4:12 .. did you ... trip yourself? lmao

[@MeetTheMlg]

Mayhaps 😭

[@김기남-g8j]

how can i get there?

[@danetaylor4966]

There is a door on the opposite side of level 5 located near the golem foundry, once you find that gate there will be a small chamber with a lever inside it, flick it and the gate will open, leadingyou to level 8

[@김기남-g8j]

Wow, very thank you so much!@@danetaylor4966

[@sharemation5339]

I played it today. WEnt here steight after getting golem armor. And uninstall it again because idiot Derrin sliped into the botemless casm. Gona play it again in another year or two when next update drops. p.s. Force powers are sooooooooooo much better then mind powers.

[@MeetTheMlg]

Derrin is idiotic and u should always kill him when you see him, once you knock him down hit his corpse multiple times to permakill him, thats the good way

[@antonkovalov9648]

​@@MeetTheMlgHe's my mule though and carries everything I don't want to leave behind. He did jump into the void with a mask once though and all the loot. I'm bullying him with force powers for that.

[@sadge0]

Lol imagine getting upset by losing Derrin 😂😂😂

[@tyraelpl]

I know people got crazy about this game. To me tho it just looks... awkward how physics work and the lack of feedback for when you hit. It seems like there every hit is the same - kinda weak and flimsy. You do seem very good at it and im glad you probably have a lot of fun playing, good for you mate :)

[@MeetTheMlg]

It is pretty awkward but its pretty special because of it

[@tyraelpl]

@@MeetTheMlg hmm imho it is special but regardless of it 😉

[@NeFjuS]

Take this game as a proof of concept :) they plan to do a whole another game where you are not undergroud.@@tyraelpl

[@YouYubeEnjoyerNum1]

" To me tho it just looks... awkward how physics work and the lack of feedback for when you hit. It seems like there every hit is the same - kinda weak and flimsy." that's the opposite of I'd describe the game. There's ton of feedback when you land clean shots. Every hit is different because your controls every swing yourself, there are no canned animations. This game's whole idea is everything giving you feedback...

[@likeablekiwi6265]

This game has literal takedowns and grapples just with the physics alone... The feedback is mostly on blood (hit on flesh) and sound (hit on armour) during combat... There's the flick riposte or false edge and maximized swing by using footwork or cursor movement that can off balance most enemies on a hit to the head if it's a polearm... Keep in mind that even if an attack does hit, the force is reduced regardless if it makes contact with their weapon first.