Third Fleet Podcast #4 - Soulsborne & Dragon's Dogma

[@TubeYouDSilvy]

Don’t know what the plans are long term - but you guys should consider making this a real, permanent podcast. Could have real legs.

[@ultimasurge]

Agreed

[@frankiecutlass7155]

2nd that. Ive been saying since the 1st episode please keep this going throughout MHRise and next gen MH. Also any other games they both play.

[@aprettyfunnyperson4516]

I found this channel from his MHRise weapon reactions and I’ve been playing Dragons Dogma recently. Was pleasantly surprised by this

[@lilturtleandshell3690]

I would love a podcast just talking about the Monster Hunter lore and now we can get more in-depth with gijin

[@nathanneufeld2329]

These are awesome to listen to while I work my security job. Thank you both for the work and effort that you guys put into this. Happy Holidays

[@Spinexus]

Jea i instantly used the Spotify Playlist the day it was live.

[@tsupheng6268]

34:56 when they talk about the Main Menu theme i'm like " ThE WiND iS PuSHinG ME!!!!"

[@HunterGendo]

I was devastated when they removed it from the game 😂

[@tsupheng6268]

@@HunterGendo same dude i was piss af , hearing that new main menu theme . Hopefully i just want that song make a return in Dragon's Dogma 2.

[@DarkCallow]

Time is running FREE!

[@Carionoso7416]

Ngl, one of the main reasons I thumbs'd up this video was because I heard Gaijin swearing. What a time to be alive.

[@vivid8979]

It's funny that Dragon's Dogma upon release was shunned because Skyrim is also around the corner and at the end Skyrim took all the hype and stuff.. But years later when most people already played skyrim for the millionh time, Rises from the ashes, Dragon Dogma came to take it's respect it deserved years ago and it's so wonderful that it is receiving the love and praise it deserved.. So CAPCOM where is Dragon's Dogma 2 announce it already!

[@DarkHeroCC]

The double whammy

[@sarcirinsdaefarin3950]

[@b.b.4792]

Dark Hero I really miss your vids man. Hope you're doing well!

[@Spinexus]

Special guest, Darkhero. Make it happen!

[@titanbosslayer81]

Hehe:D

[@AysarAburrub]

idk anything about Souls or Dragon's Dogma ... but i still enjoyed this. please keep making more podcasts together

[@binpotchari]

These podcasts are amazing guys, I watched all 4 already. Looking forward to upcoming podcasts.

[@TubeYouDSilvy]

Damn. You guys are on fire.

[@Squallcloud95]

When Rurikhan said "this place called the shrine of Amana" i had a movie flashback/montage with all my death and pain there. *tremble in fear*

[@Yytvvt]

Dragon's Dogma 2 :D Where is it Capcom

[@kaijukebox]

It’s coming!! Trust me

[@fire_tigerog2725]

It was in the recent Capcom leak

[@gameaddict1074]

@@fire_tigerog2725 I'm waiting for the trailer.

[@personpersonson6428]

Dragon's Dogma: "Hindsight Slash" MHW: "Foresight Slash"

[@therighttrousers343]

As a person who loves ds2, loves Drangleic Castle, loves Brume Tower, loves Crown of the Ivory King, loves all the games apart from DS1's lord souls levels, fuck the frigid outskirts.

[@gameaddict1074]

One of the coolest moments for me in Dragon's Dogma was when the post-game began. I didn't expect it, but after killing Grigori (the big red dragon), the whole world changes, with the sky turning dark (with some green and red hints) and more buffed and new monsters appearing (and I first played the original version so I had to run all the way from Cassardis to Gran Soren so it was extremely difficult).

[@TheBakaPotato]

It’s hilarious to me, weither he notices or not, but Gaijin swears more and more with each episode and I love it.

[@RogueJin]

That’s probably how he talks normally. I’m sure he cleans his speech for his own videos so they’re more family friendly.

[@Duppy0906]

ive never played a souls game but seeing ruri and gaijin laugh just makes my day

[@Warm-n-Milky]

i doubt people are still watching this but just in case anybody is interested, as of 2/13/21 Dragons dogma is on sale for 9 bucks on steam , now is a really good time to try it, definitely worth it.

[@leteshnoir415]

Monster Hunter, Soulsborne, Dragons Dogma What a time to be alive:)

[@prodoomer3166]

Had to pick up Dragons Dogma on the eshop after I heard you guys go on about it. It's half off at the moment. Thanks for the awesome cast!!

[@sonryu1934]

First time listening to this, I didn't realize how great Dragon's Dogma game was until I got into it more, I'm happy Rurikhan & Gaigin Hunter are fans of it as well, other fans too. Enjoy ya Pod cast together.

[@Chris-sl7mg]

I enjoy to no end when people talk about Dragon's Dogma. Ruri absolutely hit the nail on the head that it's criminally under-rated.

[@Foogi9000]

Gaijin sees Npc Gaijin: *Peace was never an option*

[@JoshtheTosh]

Y’all should look up a channel called Infinite Cringe. They put out regular Dragons Dogma builds with a bunch of anime and vine memes in it and it’s just glorious to watch

[@barry_crxnch]

Amen to that!

[@victorribeiro6772]

Absolutely loving these podcasts

[@tetchyelf5903]

I really enjoyed this episode

[@Zoultaker]

damn, I guess i need to play DD again for the hundred time :D one of my favorite games ever, I have it on every platform I own, ps3, ps4, switch and pc. its so good game, I really hope that the hack leak was true that we are getting DD 2 in 2022

[@FuryousD]

the thing i love most about Artorias is that the reason he does not have his shield in the boss battle is because he used it in a last ditched effort to save little Sif's life and that is also the reason why he finally got fully corrupted by the abbeys

[@Zero0mtk]

I've experimented with a sword-and-board Mystic Knight (only set magic skills related to shields, like the dark-element counter), and it's so much fun to play!

[@mattxstarx]

Havent even played dragons dogma yet, BUT I have heard the original intro to the game. I actually listen to it throughout the year. That's how badass it is (I'm sure I'm not the only one too)

[@frankiecutlass7155]

Loving these podcasts. Hope they continue all through Rise and next gen MH. Heck talk about any games you like we will listen.

[@therighttrousers343]

As someone who beat both Niohs, I went off, then came back after learning a technique, Shima Sakon was the one. I learned of the Slow Down magic. Everything after was much better. I felt like Nioh 2 then, seemed like all the enemy tempos were built around that, as well as the previous bosskiller, Discord.

[@lazyruneboy]

I have followed monster hunter since freedom aka MH portable on the PSP. And have followed Fromsoftware since Darksouls. They are both part of my early teen years. And i just love listening to people fall in love with them. I always feel like a dad teaching my son how to ride a bike. When i hear someone finds the games to hard.

[@bliczb8772]

So, here's a story about Dark Souls 2 and me. As you all probably know, there's this stat called "adaptability". You increase that stat through upgrading Agility and Attunement. This stat increases speed of your rolls, speed of chugging Estus, and... Invincibility frames. I didn't know about that, I knew something was off, because I mentioned to the guys I'm friends with that something is off, I'm getting damaged on backstabs and all. But they didn't played the game themselves, likely didn't knew about adaptability either. But whatever, I'm going through game, pure strength build (covenant of Ultra Greatsword, everybody), didn't bother to upgrade either agility or attunement. So how do I learn about adaptability? There's this one boss in the game, he's called Fume Knight. You probably know the guy, stats released by FromSoftware show a whopping 93% failure rate. So, I'm out on the internet, looking at the guides, and there's a talk about adaptability, and I felt like I was about to loose it. Seriously, imagine. Going through the whole game, and learning about something so useful only on one of the thoughest bosses in the game. It breaks the man. Yes, yes, git gud casul, all my fault. But I can say with certainty that I was a different man before playing Dark Souls 2.

[@arzodyeetus7221]

"Watch out arisen;shields get him pumped"

[@benturtl9076]

Bloodborne was actually my second Ps4 game and loved it and played the crap out of it. But I never picked up darksouls or demon souls

[@frankiecutlass7155]

Hagrid you should pickup all of them. Currently playing Demons Souls on PS5 and loving it.

[@PhantomRaptorStudios]

In the original Dragon's Dogma, not only did you not have the eternal ferrystone but less placeable portcrystals in the world too, DA added a few.

[@rovinnejean]

I died the moment he said that yuna mimics the voice of the pawn hahaXD

[@AxxmorbidfloristxxC]

It’s sad only 2 classes can dodge in dragons dogma but if you play on pc you can go into the files and replace some shield moves etc with the assassins dodge roll and it makes the mystic knight so amazing to play.

[@johannesnagengast7643]

Wolf’s hunt in packs!

[@iamrathercool12121]

Takes me back. Haven't played dark arisen but got the game on release. Was definitely special. May have to purchase dark arisen...

[@Squallcloud95]

I enjoyed Dragon Dogma but got stuck after the strange pit appeared in the main town. Suddenly ennemies in there became ultra hard for me and i never went back.

[@brennancurrier806]

For me I primaraly play on PC, But I do own a Playstation and switch for the exclusive games or more popular games on console for multiplayer.

[@tonytrident8874]

Kill ingeniously was the word's miazaki used. Man I loved listening to both of your experiences with these game's. I hope monster hunter can find a way to grow the way soulsborne has. I love rise to death so far but they needed to add a bit more challenge.

[@Fayte_Liengaurd]

The purple currency is called Rift Crystals

[@dattand2085]

I love Ds2, its great! The DLC is just wonderfull, the variety in Builds unmatched and the Majula Hub town is my favorite in all the Souls games.

[@IdocarebutIdont]

Man I need Dragons Dogma 2 with coop feature..

[@FuryousD]

i have dodged through a roar a few times but every time it was strait up dumb luck that i happened to be dodging at the time of the roar, now blocking through a roar is much easier to do :)

[@ArteausArtane]

This brought back a lot of memories for me. Loved Dragons Dogma, very underrated like they say. So many good times throughout the souls series. If y’all didn’t know there was a game that was canceled Called Deep Down that was very Dogma like.

[@Vulcanfaux]

When it comes to the souls games, bloodborne is my favorite.

[@frankiecutlass7155]

Same here the esthetic and Lovecraft inspiration makes it a top 5 game for me all time.

[@alil_adon]

got into from soft games through bloodborne. bb still is my favorite not because its my 1st but rather the setting and the combat focus and pace.

[@FuryousD]

yes u are correct smough was not one of Gwen's 4 knights he was Ornstein's apprentice

[@pawnyue2163]

1:57:25 Ah, a spite kill. The best kind of kill there is

[@Stratelier]

It's funny how you mention picking up Dark Souls only on a whim and a Steam sale, because I did PRECISELY the same thing with Monster Hunter World: Iceborne. My "main" PC is a mid-range laptop that I use for everything, and it meets all requirements for running MHW _other than raw CPU speed._ So yes I can play MHW (I just reached MR12 last session) but it's clear the game is too high-spec for my system to play properly.

[@FuryousD]

those reindeer in the frigid outskirts were actually Kirin, Kirin the bane of not only Monster Hunter players but also Dark Souls 2 players XD Edit there is actually only 2 of them but they spawn all over that area

[@ZephyrusRaine]

53:20 "A lot of people actually love Dark Souls 2. It's their favourite one." I am one of those, the powerstancing mechanic is awesome and I'm very disappointed Dark Souls 3 went away from it and replaced it with dual-wield weapons. Plus I think Dark Souls 3 is a worse offender when it comes to how many bonfires there are.

[@lamihadamshareef5270]

AW yes It's time to play dark souls for the first time but I have beaten hyper sliver and gold solo

[@demonvipify]

The fighter has so many invincibility frames lol

[@joelolsiii1511]

Great discussion! After playing Elden ring I have been on a Soulsbourne run - Dark Souls 3 > Dark Souls Remastered > BloodBorne > Dark souls 2 (unfinished) > Sekiro (in progress Demon of Hate & Sword Saint) > Demon Souls. Man Gaijin is missing out on the Bloodborne DLC, Orphan of Kos was best boss for me in bloodborne!

[@demonvipify]

B'z "dangan into free" OG song is amazing

[@michangabriel1290]

They better put the alchemist class from DDO to Dragons Dogma 2, that class is way too damn badass.

[@scottw4866]

I've got to play dragons dogma. got it for switch when it launched but didn't start it

[@therighttrousers343]

Ah, I'm currently going through Sekiro. It's way too hard for my preference, but it's alright, I kind of want to beat it. I'm nearing the end. I really want just an easy game now. I'm late monster hunter, late Sekiro, I'd be more than happy to cheese Sekiro if I had the patience to grind for the ammo I'd need to use the prosthetic and cheese the correct way, but otherwise I'd have to do it with my mortal blade. And I'm sure not going for the ashura ending, because there's not a local save copy, nor going through it again.

[@luminous2585]

For me Sekiro somehow clicked in the opposite direction. The parrying only carries you through every encounter if you are a god at it and do it perfectly because some enemies just put too much pressure on you to handle a mistake. But after fighting that guy on top of the palace for 4-5 hours, I finally realized that you're better off not playing the rhythm game and instead pushing to make the enemy screw up and create your own openings. As for Dark Souls 2. I think it was my favorite of the three. Yes, combat was the slowest, and the level layout was the least complex. Still, combat did feel great once you got used to it after coming from the first game, and the build variety was amazing. I can't remember how many dozen different playthroughs I had of this game. Really, I played this so much, at some point you could tell me the name of any piece of equipment, and I could exactly tell you where to find it. Not anymore of course. I also think it had some great little twists you didn't see in the other games, like the foggy forest with the near invisible enemies, perfecting the Sir Alonne fight, or bonfire ascetics. Technically it might also have the highest difficulty if you take NG+x into account.

[@nuke2099]

The valuing defense more than offense doesn't make sense in MH from what Gaijin said. Throughout history shields have never been used in the primary hand because you use that for strength and it's the weapon hand since using a weapon requires more strength than a shield and using a shield in your main hand doesn't add anything for defense. If anyone did that in real life their civilization would have been extinct long ago especially since the arm you would use for the shield would always carry risk of injury thus you would never use your primary hand for it. The only way it makes sense in MH is if everyone is ambidextrous or they're left handed. So I have no idea where Gaijin got that from and none of it makes sense.

[@rurikhan]

It's official information it was mentioned in an interview.

[@nuke2099]

@@rurikhan Fair enough. However Capcom themselves don't know how blocking with a shield actually works then. Using your dominant hand would not increase the blocking potential. The only realistic reason is that the hunters are ambidextrous. You can look up this info on google if you like but a shield was always held in the non-dominant hand historically for a good reason. Then again Capcom also said once that dinosaurs had fur so this doesn't surprise me.

[@Fayte_Liengaurd]

The pawn AI is not good sometimes. There have been times where pawns try and fight when I'm trying to run.

[@FuryousD]

cheesing bosses in Dark Souls game is the best way to play it imo

[@MrDareIck]

Im so interested in this, having never played a soulsborne game, to see what his reaction is. Might just be what I need to pick it up, myself. Once I get my ps5, that is. XD

[@pockystyx4087]

I'm one of those people whose favorite Souls games are Demon's Souls and Dark Souls 2; arguably the most RPG-mechanic focused of the soulslikes. Had a ton of fun making builds and playing with my friends through DkS2 in particular. Dragon's Dogma is also a game I absolutely love, and have played on several consoles. Sucks we missed our chance to play DDO; as it looked amazing, but here's hoping that sequel leak is true. Also hoping for the high scepter and alchemist to make it in, if it happens.

[@nahrubish]

Nioh especially Nioh 2 is actually asking the player to take initiative and attack the boss HP is too big if you play it like souls game.

[@Kemzter]

Difficulty is subjective. Some people that find sekiro easy might have problems controlling 6 toons in Sims or even beat a game in minesweeper.

[@tonytrident8874]

I watched that playthrough with the Angels 😂😂😂 i never heard you so frustrated!!!

[@AndersonB0428]

The lack of fast travel killed the game for me, glad to know that's changed i may have to pick up dark arisen

[@FuryousD]

the original Dragons Dogma theme is amazing and i love it but i think they made the right decision by changing it because what they changed it too imo at least suits the game much better

[@gameaddict1074]

Strangely enough, Dark Souls 2 was my first Souls game, followed by Dark Souls 3. But I've never played the original Dark Souls.

[@jamespaguip5913]

@Rurikhan I have a question have you tried warhammer or warhammer 40k?.

[@FuryousD]

tbh i wouldn't mind seeing them make a Demons Souls 2, it's a shame they never got to explore that 5th archstone and i would love to see them expand on the world more

[@therighttrousers343]

I want the kanji to be different colours, an unlimited ammo option, and maybe an easy mode that makes no difference. Literally just the words easy mode.

[@thebeetbandit1732]

this video made me buy dragons dogma on switch. I had been on the fence for years on trying this game and i regret it. Im addicted to it now and it is amazing

[@kerrybullock4554]

As someone who has never played Dogma, what would the best version to jump into? I've got PC, PS4 and Switch?

[@linter1293]

The same question I have

[@rurikhan]

All versions are good, it's up to personal preference and whether you want to play on the go or not.

[@kerrybullock4554]

@@rurikhan Cheers

[@trublood6410]

Hope u guys do more podcasts when rise comes out

[@UVAmatsuo]

The only way a Easy mode could work would be them lowering Mob health or making you more tanky. Still getting robbed of over coming things though.

[@raymondliew3834]

After listening to 2 podcast, instant subscribe. I used to hate DS2, but after playing it properly but I think it's an okay game, just too ambitious I guess. Unable to clean a lot of the stuff up. I still find it bizarre to have a bloody demon horse on top of Drangleic Castle.

[@stardustdragonx3612]

Capcom need to make another one pronto, they put DD online in Japan only and wonder why went downhill.

[@Zaney_]

How does rurikhan not know the don't level dex meme? Smh

[@ernestogonzalez2841]

Mystic Knight crew where you at? Edit: In regards to DS2, I feel like the team behind it misunderstood the concept of difficulty that Miyazaki brought to the gaming world with Demon's Souls, which is punishing for your mistakes. Dark Souls 2 seems like it was designed to kill you just for the sake of it. Enemy ambushes (A LOT OF THEM), horrible platforming, SHRINE OF AMANA, etc. It was an enjoyable game but clearly the least inspired out of all 6 entries.

[@demon1103]

Yeah, I've said multiple times that it felt like with DS2 they mixed up the ideas of challenging vs "hard".

[@tonydragon784]

Year late to the video but Vageta311 is the Dark Souls/DD player Rui mentioned. If watching an old tips series on Dark Souls interests you I highly recommend his "Everything possible before the Gargoyles" series. It's a wonderful resource of helpful info for any souls player veteran or not.

[@fire_tigerog2725]

Dragon’s Dogma is GOAT 🐐

[@ThatReviewerGamer]

This past two weeks i have been just discovering DDDA and fuck, i have never played a game multiple times right after i have finished it until now, i fucked up doing the last quest and I wasn't even upset!

[@maxharris6621]

I remember making a friend who played DD and it turned out he was using my pawn before we started talking True friendship was made there

[@KreidenKimeron]

Im the the one who didnt play this games, but one day, One day for sure

[@thevosk]

wait .... so this isnt on a podcast platform at all? .... shame

[@pyoheliobros5773]

well maybe I give Dragon's Dogma another try

[@IchiroSuzuki97]

Selene best gril Also....they ARE master works all. You CANNOT go wrong

[@FuryousD]

yea they thought about everything except if u "accidentally" hit the sin guy, if u do that u are shit out of luck for the rest of that playthrough

[@RadiantMan08]

Sekiro and bloodborne are masterpieces and the 2 best games that fromsoftware have made imo.

[@benturtl9076]

Fatalis experience in mhw is the same as gaijin has with sekiro. I think i will try sekiro again :)

[@CptEddyPrice]

I NEVER CLICKED SO HARD WHEN I SAW DRAGONS DOGMA. Nice bait.

[@FuryousD]

idk why everyone says the bed of chaos is hard, i only died twice and both times it was my own fault, if i hadn't been so cocky the 1st time going through and stopped for a heal i would of beaten her 1st try