RETRY: Elden Ring | Ep.48: Joining the Volcano Manor

[@ArbiterHems]

You need to get Rory some glasses that are chained to the desk like an old bank pen.

[@muntantmonsterx4365]

I was dying watching them go past Rya's door so many times.

[@azamonra]

Same. Really hope they haven't missed best girl's questline.

[@rocksun1933]

And there are like 2 slug messages in front the door.

[@corywillingham1663]

"Big game, innit?" has got to be my favorite bit from any RKG series haha

[@skepsis1067]

In today's episode of Retry, Rory flat-out refuses to press either R1 or R2 for an entire 90 minutes!

[@meegrob]

You missed poor Rya again 😅. She's in the room next to the fake wall, you walked past it a couple of times. You should also talk to Patches again, you do get a reward for completing his letter.

[@jomega_gaming]

Prob for the best. Rory would prob bully her for not standing up straight 😂. Then later on in her story call her a little freak.

[@BillTheHeel]

Their gamma seemed to be set too low to notice. I was almost yelling at my TV every time they passed the room. 😂

[@DreadWulfie]

"Honed Bolt" _is_ a fast casting incantation. Rory just isn't using it to its full potential; if you keep re-pressing the button after the initial casting, you can rapid cast it so many times.

[@jomega_gaming]

Rory? Not using a spell correctly? I don't believe you. 😂

[@joaKKun]

@@jomega_gaming To be fair, it's not that great. Fun n' all, but not that great. That rock thing they got, though....

[@nickracket]

“It’s like a human car wash!!” “…..A shower.” 🤣🤣🤣

[@Fujioh]

I got a good chuckle out of this bit too lol

[@GoldnDusty]

The restraint Daniel displayed not staring at the camera at various points this episode, honestly. Man deserves a medal.

[@codygardgaming]

For the love of the Elden Ring can someone please tell Rory he can pick stuff up when he is on Torrent! He doesn’t have to dismount.

[@tle90]

Surely you would know by now that you cannot teach Rory anything new. The boy’s at max capacity 😂

[@brandanweeks2625]

lol he dismounts randomly when traversing, not just when he needs to pick something up. There is no teaching this man!

[@garynoble1590]

1:08:34 I'm just bookmarking this time to say I'll absolutely buy this type of merch if you guys decide to do it! Another amazing episode. Excited knowing what's likely to come in the next one!

[@jamestill442]

Seconded!

[@wanyesullo]

Dan making a rare mistake and missing Rya's door just highlights how impressive it is that he has managed to direct Rory this far into the game without the save file being deleted or some other catastrophe befalling Aunty Finchy!

[@afrokid8]

Bit disappointed that none of them but especially the lore master didn't realise the letter is TO Patches not from him. They even read it out lol

[@tle90]

It's actually INSANE how big the map is! Just when you think it can't expand any more it does. I LOVE Krupa's comment "I remember we were young men when we started this" 🤣🤣

[@CrazeeAdam]

Surprised Dan didn't bring up that Istavan was a summon. You can summon him in the cave you met Boc in and fought the other Demi Humans if i'm not mistaken. Just would make the guys feel worse

[@jomega_gaming]

I thought this same thing, only noticed watching this and never on my play through. Lol.

[@TheNinteno]

A general rule of thumb that will help a lot. If you ever want to use a new spirit ash and weapon, you might as well upgrade it to the point at which you can buy them from the bell bearer. Worst case a waste a few souls but Atleast the weapon/spirit is strong enough to see if you like it.

[@joaKKun]

And they're gonna throw them away anyway, so they might as well...

[@DcLoki12]

Togethaaaaaaa

[@CrazeeAdam]

Shhh.. Not quite yet brothaa! They will learn.

[@devintheditch]

38:17 yeah I died a little on the inside when you guys were taking in the majestic plateu+Erdtree view and missed Rya😅 Thanks for the episode

[@rollingon5566]

This is probably my favourite bit of Lore In Elden Ring. I find Rykard and Co.'s motivations so absolutely fascinating

[@AlexanderMulhern]

Love the Volcano Manor, such an interesting place and faction - really glad to see Gav and Rory's diverting opinions on them and their goals. I also didn't realise how legit that snake shield is, it's pretty much one-shot poison on everyone, really good starting gambit for any fight tbh - I feel like in my original playthrough it inflected basic poison instead of deadly, so was basically useless, but I think they've patched it to give it the upgrade. I think the Patches stuff here is so funny, cos it's just so blatant that he's being a lazy git, but if you rest and talk to him again he does give you the reward he gets from Tanith. He doesn't much care about the reward, he just wants to impress Tanith 🥰 Really hoping in a future episode you figure out what room Rya is in, there's another door in the hallway Rory hasn't opened - that moment was so fun in my playthrough..!

[@CrazeeAdam]

I'm sure Dan will take them down her quest as her quest has a few moral quandaries in it

[@Schizm1]

Volcano Manor is one of my favorite locations/questlines so I'm super hyped about You guys exploring it. Thx for everything!

[@danielbolan3391]

Happy Saturday Slugs!!

[@supremebuffalo6322]

Patches _does_ give a reward for killing Tragoth. You gotta exhaust his dialogue. Not obtainable once you reach the quest state that makes everyone leave Volcano Manor, though.

[@Balders-y1d]

Having a lie in, feeling sick after the first full week back teaching after the Summer holiday. The perfect remedy! Thanks boys. P.S. I spotted a Finchy t shirt on a recent Shut Up and Sit Down video!

[@visgraatje859]

Feel better, slug

[@magicmurderbag7581]

Which video was it?!

[@h4rdboiled695]

Lady Tanith, a homage to Tanith Lee, author of veeery dark fantasy in 70s 80s. Lots of her influence in Elden Ring. recommend books Nights Master and Deaths Master. (adults only)

[@supremebuffalo6322]

I'm glad they're doing some assassinations, some very fancy armour sets and weapons to be had. And another whip, eventually! oh christ😆

[@tomaspeixinho4447]

The upgraded dragon head spells are not worth it. They do a little extra damage, but cost more FP, take longer to cast, put you in a more vulnerable position, can't be cast on the horse, and do a more AoE spread instead of going mostly forward. I would stick to the first level of the ones you have.

[@joaKKun]

Ekzykes's Decay takes the same time to cast and has a longer and narrower range. But it *can* take up almost double XP and doesn't trigger the rot any faster. I'm more concerned with them goddamn getting it or not! Just make a decision!

[@kairos_2]

Radahniel 😭 why do I find this so hilarious help

[@RoyaltonDrummer922]

It’s funny bc the joke only works because they mispronounce his name, lol

[@DreadWulfie]

YES to the sports jerseys/merch for each area. I'd absolutely get one for Mt. Gelmir/Volcano Manor, and possibly for a few other areas.

[@joaKKun]

Is anybody keeping track of how many episodes they've said they should go get the other rot breath?

[@Doomchild2XL]

I don't know why they keep insisting it's the better spell, though. It's not.

[@jomega_gaming]

2? 3? Perhaps a number so large we've lost count.

[@joaKKun]

@@Doomchild2XL It has a higher immediate damage, and slightly longer range. But the buildup is the same, which is really what you're going for. But yeah, it's not that much of a difference.

[@joaKKun]

@@jomega_gaming I'm pretty sure it's more than that! XD

[@CaseyMitsch]

1:26:35 Daniel: “let’s equip a fast spell”. Rory: 5 seconds later finds a site of grace. Doesn’t change a thing.

[@marcushenehan1049]

Another 60k souls gone 💔 I know it's not necessarily the point of this playthrough but it just hurts to see them lost

[@Cr0wsMurd3r]

And somehow all Runes are lost yet again... 😂 This might sound mean but that is not the way it is meant, it's thanks to players like Rory that Elden Ring got a rep for being really hard 🤣. It's still challenging if you apply the mechanics the game has taught you, but with the exception of a few bosses that really push the limit it is not "hard". Elden Ring is actually the easiest Souls-like out of FromSoft, if one remembers to use the tools at ones disposal. Level Vigor, some Endurance and your main dmg stat and keep your fav weapons upgraded. Use properly upgraded Spirit Ashes if the going gets tough... and make sure the weapon you are using actually goes with the build you are using. Can always Larval Tear a new build if the one yer using is not working for ya. Actually equipping a full armor set can also help, especially if ones Encumberance allows for it. 51 Poise is minimum unless yer going for Light rolls.

[@Cr0wsMurd3r]

Rory should be around lvl 90 at this point, with the amount of content that has been completed. And for the area a +6 Somber or +15 normal weapon is appropriate. Nevermind that Rory should have access to +9 Somber weapons with the upgrade materials he has picked up. Also, Frenzied Burst is a sniper spell... not one one charges up when someone or something is trying to take ones head off. 🤣

[@DroneCorpse]

You can actually see that they remain underpowered and mess up boss fights to pad the series. This is just a podcast with some Elden ring lore thrown in and their audience is mostly fine with it.

[@supremebuffalo6322]

@@DroneCorpse you reckon its on purpose? I disagree with that part. but I agree with the podcast part, and also agree that I'm fine with it

[@RoyaltonDrummer922]

I believe the Bull Goat armor has the highest poise in the game, if you have the Endurance to wear it. Just one of the best sets in general

[@theodoresasopoulos3823]

Happy weekend slugs, let’s kick this one off!!

[@stefanhenrico]

It's not Saturday until there's a RETRY!

[@o00o45]

I will say it is nice to see the lads get into the lore of the volcano story and the characters they’re intertwined

[@DeadmanWL]

Hello Guys and Slugs, Loving the series, cant wait to see what coming next.

[@TheIronBeard275]

Guys I love you and been a very long time fan. I dont through criticism lightly or often. But please, Daniel, let Rory know its OK to level up and its OK to upgrade your weapon and its OK to upgrade your catalyst. Rune gathering, upgrading, and getting stronger is all part of the natural flow of the game. Purposely staying under leveled for the sake of making everything harder isnt going well and Rory hasnt been able to learn combat the way he should as he's constantly punished with no great option for counter punishment. We love you guys, but I dont think the community is hankering for you boys to be under leveled for our enjoyment. You have access to SO many upgrade shards throughout the game, put them to use!

[@troy8420]

This.

[@coconutninja351]

If Rory learned how to fight up close instead of only ranged he wouldn’t be having such a hard time 😂

[@TeamEthicsDK]

Big bosses are easier if you stay close. I know wormface wasn’t a boss but same principle. They got the range so illuminate the advantage. Also, Rory needs to hit things more. Too much standing around being careful and then not attacking. Which I know is an ironic thing to say. But sometimes the best defense is offense.

[@skepsis1067]

@@TeamEthicsDK the amount of time he spends backing away to try and get off a spell / L2 rather than just hitting the enemy with his weapon is maddening. They couldn't get him to use Weapon Arts / Spells in previous games and now they can't get him to stop. Hopefully he becomes a Ghiza Geezer and starts swinging again.

[@jomega_gaming]

😂 Power's use of spells is mad. He can't use attacks and spells, he has to use only attacks, or only spells, never a mix of the two.

[@Trollkiller]

Maybe there could be a one off episode like titled give Powers powers where he trains, upgrades weapons and ashes as much as possible, focusing on the number of combat tips that would help like the staying close and rolling into certain moves, jumping certain moves, what enemies can be interrupted by pot throwing, etc.....

[@MaxStephens77]

I think the whole “The Fall of Man” deal kinda did snakes in as far as PR goes. Hard one to bounce back from

[@supremebuffalo6322]

Snake PR just hasn't been the same since Genesis! Their public image is wrecked

[@Trollkiller]

Wheyy first Saturday as a patreon early lads early lads whey. Lol love this let's play.

[@Snackery24]

“I don’t know how to not die” Could be a great headline for this series.

[@BurstVessels]

I'm sure Krupa was kicking himself for not checking the second door on the right for Rya but don't worry man, you've done a great job routing this playthrough and not everything is gonna be perfect the first time in this 100 hour game.

[@hawlkman]

"its kind of like bug bites" Hey! don't underestimate bug bite... some of them really frickin hurt.

[@sojinnn]

Also if Rory wants to build his poise to avoid attack interruptions, I'm pretty sure 51-61 poise is the general number agreed on for pve. If he casts in his off hand and uses the skill perseverance, he can increase his poise that way as well. Poise in ER is somewhat akin to DS3, not DS1. You will only be able to take one or two hits before interruption staggering. Works better if he two hands his melee for hyper armor points.

[@rocksun1933]

We need a "I'm going to wear my glasses today" counter

[@peteh4355]

I bloody love that the magma castle areas in Dark Souls 2 and Elden Ring got similar remarks from the lads. Good stuff

[@oranjekenny]

During this playthrough I got engaged and yesterday (20th) I got married! And still thst party didn't hold up to this amazing intro

[@RKG]

Congratulations, Slug!

[@TheKoobon]

"it's very hard to know what the triggers are here" well, in this particular example opening the door you walked by ten times already

[@SamD63UK]

"I don't live by "The Rules" you know, and if there's one person who has influenced me in that way of thinking, someone who is a maverick, someone who does 'that' to the system then it's Praetor Rykard." - Brent mused.

[@osric190]

The constant loss of huge chunks of souls is really gonna start to impact the play through from Leyndel onwards

[@ozairali4658]

im surprised no one has mentioned it in the comments, he lost 60k again for no reason during the invasion. he could have picked them up they were uncontested.

[@muhammadsyukrihasni7086]

​@@ozairali4658until this point, he's lost more than 60k I'm afraid

[@supremebuffalo6322]

@@ozairali4658 can you imagine the struggle when he's at either of the notorious bosses whose names start with 'Mal'? Lawrence is going to seem like a tutorial boss

[@ozairali4658]

@supremebuffalo6322 he will struggle against the trash mobs lol. Im pretty sure they'll start levelling up at some point

[@DroneCorpse]

@@supremebuffalo6322pretty sure they’ll mimic 10+bleed+scarlet her. they just want to get through the game for the lore

[@charlottesreadsthings211]

That big reveal of volcano manor just for Rory to go "I THOUGHT WE WERE ALREADY IN IT" 😅

[@sojinnn]

The portrait in the dining room isn't Lady Tanith, but someone from the Marais household. Makes sense if Rykard was judge and the Marais family were executioners in Altus Plateau.

[@_Renzokuken_]

He got caught 5 times by the ulcerated tree's grab attack. 5 times. It's so easy to dodge.... Then he keeps using attacks that take so long to charge against an enemy that is constantly moving.... There is just no perception or memory of anything. Again, still love and enjoy watching every week but it's wild to see certain things..

[@perrybryan]

It's almost like he's playing the game for fun and having banter with his mates while doing so. It's not the olympics. There are plenty of other channels where you you watch people no hit run the game. That's not why any of us are here, and we wouldn't have it any other way.

[@cecefuss]

Bosses done this episode = 1 Total bosses done so far = 85 Percentage of total bosses done so far = 51.51%

[@colbyragland438]

9:58 i with rory wormface definitely grabbed him but that aoe for that attack was massive

[@LukeMiloDesign]

You gotta get Powers back to a weapon with some range….. at this point he’s barely ever actually striking with his blade. His combat has changed so much and is all disheveled. He’s got this half build not committing to any particular stat strategy and weapon.

[@kevinfarrell311]

It really is the worst hes played since dark souls 1 😂

[@o00o45]

We’ll need a map boundary guide for the DLC just because Fromsoft set the trigger to advance the npc quests through exploring certain locations

[@luansomething380]

The Limgrave Hawks, The Liurnia Slugs, The Caelid Lions and The Altus Worms. Who are you rooting for??

[@YuzuDrink]

I hope we get to find out what happened to Rya!

[@supremebuffalo6322]

🤣

[@Qonda0T]

It's gonna be summer by the time they get to the hoslow contract I reckon. I just don't know if from next year or the one after 😂

[@dankilrea]

I’ve been looking forward to you guys reaching volcano manor since you started the series.

[@kenallsop7502]

I would go all-in for some factional sports merch. Great shout Krupa.

[@asianflex786]

sports themed house merch is a must. Get on it boys!!!

[@OutsidersLaptop]

"I don't know how to not die!" - Rory, 4:48-ish Great slogan material.

[@LordNavac]

LANDS BETWEEN FOOTBALL KITS ILL BUY THEM ALL RKG AS THE SPONSOR LETS GO LADS

[@ComfyChroma]

22:35 Ahhh yes, good times. This is how I finally defeated the lord of blood, by being the most powerful mage in all the land! Edit: I was so hoping that Krupes sent go straight upstairs at the manor, so Rory could get that weapon. I really hope Rory ends up using the old whirlydirly again. It really is a great weapon too. I’ve been looking forward to you guys getting to volcano manor for a minute 👍

[@Aaron-rd6go]

By the grace of gold, I will buy that sports gear merch.

[@pilesofclothes5193]

Getting big Chamber of Secrets vibes from Volcano Manor 🐍

[@zakhinch89]

I’ve played this game through twice now and didn’t know about the area in Volcano Manor. Wtf. I always thought it was odd that there wasn’t anything there other than those few rooms & the boss.

[@KarzGuitar]

Amazing as always, boys!

[@LukeMiloDesign]

😊I think next episode you guys gotta do a bit of a reset with equipment and talismans and weapons… get rid of that dagger!

[@joaKKun]

Rory just has to remember that he can, you know, hit stuff with it. It's bizarre how he forgets that he can attack sometimes.

[@jcace13]

I had the same reaction after getting the letter for Juno Hoslow, it is a big game.

[@edmundalcock8945]

You should get a really ugly pair of glasses in Rory's prescription so that when he forgets his own glasses he has to do the episode looking like Elton John

[@blacktank1]

🎉🎉 it begins

[@spooky_shran]

the moment of pure rage I felt when rory even entertained the thought of killing rya

[@Chwelch1999]

Danial favourite premier league goal?

[@atlaselias4540]

Fun fact: The cerulean cracked tear last only Ten seconds. A 30 sec Comet Azure would decimate any boss. And the dlc bosses lol. Would be nice though..*sigh*

[@mkeezy53]

15:00 this is how you know Elden Ring and Bloodborne are in the same universe. The same bit of gravity magic that's holding the debris in the air here, is also doing it to a little statue in Old Yarnham

[@CrazeeAdam]

Theory that Sekiro and BB are in the same universe too. The tainting of blood in that world is a bit the same. In DS3 Aldrich also dreams of the "coming full moon" and what that entails. Seems to be at least some connection.

[@supremebuffalo6322]

@@CrazeeAdam I think he was being facetious, fam. I don't think Gravity magic is an in-universe explanation as to why a glitch made a statue float in the air in Bloodborne....

[@TrulyLoathsome]

I love how many different factions there are in Elden Ring, all with their differing opinions on what is best for the future. And then there's Dung Eater. 💩

[@Jesus_San]

Rory doesn't push any buttons when he's grabbed ?

[@ryansorrentino2782]

Great stuff lads all the best 👍🏻

[@123afish]

The day Rory wears greaves will be the day I die happy

[@CilliansPlayhouse]

I want them to show Rory power stance and blow his tiny dagger mind

[@metfreak101]

Who is on Dan's shirt?

[@jomega_gaming]

13:30 "the range is too tight" aka I can't stand miles away and hit him before he hits me 😂. Or she. I messed up my volcano manor questline I killed Istan, Riley, Tragoth and then Juno, but not the raging wolf geezer, and I found the Boss by walking there, so it ended the quest like and I never got his armour, which looks sick. I dunno how I skipped him but not Juno considering he's miles away 🤷‍♂️.

[@notoriousdkl1415]

Really really good ep this one

[@DOC_951]

Does Dan not know when you’re grabbed that you can press the buttons to escape like 25% faster?

[@sojinnn]

I think he mentioned it a few episodes ago, but like many things, they've been forgotten 😅

[@mack7170]

New patreon subscriber here. For the love of all things, just use your katana. Please

[@Jumzaaa]

Lads I hate backseating with a passion but you've lost about 15 levels worth of runes over the past few weeks so please god farm some runes back up & level because y'all will be fucked in later parts

[@DroneCorpse]

I think it’s intended. They don’t want to “over level”.

[@mikeyhavik815]

+1 for if you guys make sports gear for the Elden Ring factions, I will 100% buy

[@BenH5150]

Volcano manor was one of the areas I rushed through on my playthrough so I’m excited to see all the lore and secrets Dan is going to show us in this and the next few episodes. Absolute bangers recently boys!

[@puupipo]

15:27 This may be the first time anyone ever has made an Ulcerated Tree Spirit fight look graceful, even if only for a moment.

[@johnny-kun2280]

LETSS GOOO!! TOGETHA!!!!

[@MetalGearSquallFF]

Rest in peace Wormface

[@robjohansen6145]

So excited for this one

[@ThisIsMrBenShow]

Blasphemy is pretty cool

[@Trollkiller]

Oh my God It's Auntie 47!

[@lundinstrom4749]

The merch idea at 1:08:30 is absolutely amazing!! I would buy magnets/stickers of the sports teams and Welsh Avengers and stuff. Would kill to cover my phone case in stickers like that!!!