The Roundtable Hold | Elden Ring - First Playthrough [Part 2]

[@whitevii1533]

27 hours, level 46 and I've only beat 1 "story" boss. I've just been exploring Limgrave and a little bit beyond. I've killed roughly 20-30 "optional" bosses. I love this game.

[@totalgarbage2053]

19 hours in Caelid 👋😃 Still ain’t beat Margit tho

[@levjocibuku1991]

22 hours in and lvl 45 and boi i absolutely love this game!! Killed the first boss and now I don’t dare to go any further without 100% limgrave

[@bygl3251]

@@levjocibuku1991 I thought I 100%-ted Limgrave like 10 times now, there's still more and more stuff to see, it's nuts!

[@pfcblint3171]

28 hours, lvl 33, beat 2 story bosses, but explored and gotten places of grace from places I should not be at yet up to the areas I'm able to explore without needing items to continue in one direction, and about halfway in the other direction. lots of stuff to do.

[@ELDENLORD89]

I’m about 60 hours in an finally got to Lurnia. I’m taking this game niiiiiiiice and sloooooow. It feels like a true adventure!

[@cleverman383]

Whenever I decide not to fast travel in Elden Ring, I am always glad with the results. Whether it's accidentally finding something new hidden in an old area, getting a whole bunch of useful crafting ingredients, or even just a few thousand extra runes, always worth it!

[@Mogel-]

Except when you're teleported to hell at level 9 ^^

[@urtoryu_dy_althraidn]

"I'm convinced there's gonna be a Dark Souls 3 moment, they'll go: your intelligence is not high enough" And that's one of the reasons Sellen is BY FAR my favorite spell teacher in any From game, all DS sorcerer's keep saying things like that, while Sellen not only tries to teach you despite a lack of talent, but is completely open and sincere about her reputation and all. She's way nicer than most other NPCs in these games. Maybe I like her so much because of the voice acting too, the amusement on her voice makes me really comfortable talking to her, it's like when you talk to a good friend. Thinking about it now, the NPCs in Elden Ring are overall way better than in the other games on average.

[@noconsequence4486]

It's so funny how she says to anticipate grievances and that she doesn't cast kind words and then later on she says the most wholesome, sincere shit that anyone says to you in the entire game lol

[@urtoryu_dy_althraidn]

@@noconsequence4486 I mean, she does have good reason to present herself the way she does, but she's so nice it's kinda hard to really acknowledge the warning.

[@nucularmechanic9623]

I'm seeing the uchi is a fairly op starting weapon. Decent damage, a thrusting heavy attack, a solid skill attack, and bleed can make tougher enemies doable at low level.

[@genesisosuna]

Bleed makes this game a joke

[@yeahbrahdude7862]

Correct I destroyed this game playing astrologer with rivers and the tear

[@milkysue5496]

I really wish Mapo hadn't played such an OP build for his playthrough.

[@InMaTeofDeath]

I'm so glad I picked Wretch and started off with nothing, makes every useful item a true discovery. I legit threw my hands up and shouted for joy 15 hours in for no more than finding my first medium shield which blocked 100% physical damage.

[@joejjjj]

you have awful luck with item drops

[@InMaTeofDeath]

@@joejjjj I had 3 shields before that from vendors and enemies but none were above 85%. I've gotten weapon drops more than anything.

[@lollyguy1266]

Started as a wretch and now 20 hours in I'm dual-wielding colossal swords. Oh how far I've come! (Still barely any points into vigor though haha)

[@mightyarbokking7197]

When i started as Astrologer i knew the exact same feeling

[@lollyguy1266]

@Luke Davies I know right. I've also done the first 2 main bosses. And I still feel like I've just scratched the surface. I rarely have a feeling like that. This game is amazing. Can't wait to see my str/fth build completed!

[@kgriffin1032]

I would definitely say don't worry about "progression" as much as the way this game is built, exploring, finding dungeons and ruins and bosses hidden throughout the world is progress.

[@southafricanfireplace1628]

Dude I have to compliment you on your content. It's really good. After Asmongold threw in the towel with Elden Ring, I searched and found your content. Honestly, it's vastly superior to his. You take the time to explore, read and experience the game. All the while he's crying about the game being too big, but he's trying to speed the game... way too impatient. I will follow this entire serious for sure. Subbed.

[@Toksyuryel]

Asmon cares way, way too much about what his chat wants him to do. It's a problem with streamers in general, but Asmon is especially bad about it. I much prefer watching gameplays that weren't streamed.

[@genesisosuna]

That's a problem in the streaming community in general. Streaming to a live audience is a lot more pressuring, and the also having the constant reminder than you need to entertain your audience or you'll lose viewers. I think jerma is easily the best out of all the big streamers, he actually loves the from soft games and hes not just playing for 2 days then completely abandoning it and calling it trash. I mean, the guy spent upwards of 2 hours fighting tree sentinel and there was roughly the same viewers from when he started fighting it to eventually giving up I'm pretty sure. I've said it once before, it's the reason I stopped watching marz entirely. All of the magic from her original playthroughs from early 2018-20 (when I watched her) was lost when she switched to full-time streaming. It broke my heart to stop supporting a creator I enjoyed and supported for such a long time. But there is no enjoyment anymore, at least not for me.

[@sarahwolfe1154]

@@Toksyuryel Agree. I watch this one streamer who streams to 300-400 people when he's playing Elden Ring he asks chat constantly about where to go, how to use items, ect. and he's so bad at the game its hilarious. Always asking chat for help, doesn't understand the games mechanics, he barely has even rolls but somehow he's progressing with chat carrying him. Oh and he plays on M&KB.

[@michaelhand4246]

i discovered this channel with his first blind playthrough of dark souls 1. It's amazing.

[@Neoreaver]

Do yourself a favor and check out the beginning of his FromSoft journey, his curiosity has never wavered. He's genuinely enthused by the journey the games offer, not just that credit-roll. They're some of my favorite videos from a youtuber.

[@SolProxy]

This is a non-spoiler tip, when you gain an item there is an icon in the upper left corner of what it is to help you find it. So when you start getting a lot of stuff it should help you find your new items from the sea of stuff.

[@amysteriousviewer3772]

I was hoping they would add an option to read it immediately when picking it up. Would make it so much easier.

[@wheelchazeal8089]

Thanks!

[@Grandy_UiD]

12 hours into my own playthrough, randomly checking this video at a random timestamp and Mapo is fighting a boss I've never even seen before. The scope of this game is just incredible. I adore the exploration aspect of it SOOO much.

[@MrHiddenSaint]

In light of Kai Cenat’s horrendous run so far through I was harkened back to the greatest Let’s Play of Elden Ring ever made. Two episodes in to my rewatch and constantly remind how good you are at this. So good! Can’t wait for your playthrough of the DLC!

[@thepaintrain4063]

I know Mapo's probably not going to read these comments so that he doesn't get spoiled, but I hope he's not forcing himself to follow the "main" path too much. There's so much to see! From Software has created such a perfect world to get lost in. Plus, there's a bunch of interesting stuff people might miss if they just go from boss to boss without exploring a bit.

[@terrycruise-zd5tw]

here after watching your elden ring dlc reaction. youre making me want to play elden ring again, especially to see how different it is after all the patches

[@Chris-nt1ns]

you should use the map markers so you don't forget where NPCs/sites of interests are located. Also, the game doesn't tell you this but you can organize your inventory based on how recently you found the item by pressing down on the left joystick.

[@arrislongington9242]

Thank god they updated this tbh

[@bobbob-cd9yl]

I see dragons as cinematic moments, when I fight against dragons I just feel like some sort of legendary dragon slayer the way I just jump over fires

[@arrislongington9242]

The game is epic but I feel like it could be even more epic Like if you use a weapon that is suited to killing an enemy you get a special crit strike animation that deals extra damage (eg Grafted Blade Greatsword against Godrick or Dragonscale Katana against Dragons). Just a little idea I have.

[@armandf.s4036]

too bad dragons mostly have the same moveset so it gets boring after a couple of fights I want them to add maybe a cinematic cutscene or even more of the environment getting destroyed when you fight a dragon placidusax ofc is an exception

[@caravaneerkhed]

I’m so glad to finally be far enough to come back and safely watch this… after beating Elden ring I’ll have to go back and finish the rest of the series so I can watch more of your content lol you are probably the most entertaining souls player to watch sans speed runners and challenge runners, but for watching an actual playthrough you are easily the best with how you approach the game

[@splinteridiot]

Helpful tip: I realise when I open the Sites of Grace in the map you can “Mark site of grace” then toggle a list to see the marked sites. I used this as a means to mark caves,catacombs and etc for either more exploration or incomplete dungeon clear.

[@Enderception]

"Validate me, are you getting just as lost as I am?" Mate, it took me 5 hours to get the ability to level up / use Torrent, you're doing fine hahaha

[@bobbob-cd9yl]

DUDE... I have gotten to late game and lol knowing how articulate and thorough Mapo is with souls games this sereis may get to 150 episodes... Can't wait lol :)

[@qwertyuiop3656]

@beef business picking flowers? are you on glue?

[@qwertyuiop3656]

​@beef business You call exploring the best designed and most beautiful environments in all of gaming wandering? I wouldn't want to be you if even this game doesn't please you. That's tough

[@2DerSpieler2]

I'm 20 hours into the game and just entered storm veil castle for the first time lol, the game is massive

[@peperlake9502]

Your playthroughs are always so great, I need more! Reminded me to read through the item's descriptions.

[@zaekulia]

17h in I haven't even touched Storm Veil XD Can confirm you can just get lost in the world^^

[@kuranhelix278]

I am 20 hours in and just now are fighting my second demi god

[@joejjjj]

relatable in a big way. teleporting chests threw me headfirst into open world stuff, such a cool mechanic

[@mpt_mn]

350 hours in Elden ring and +4 playthrough but only thanks to you I learnt that you can zoom telescope... Omgggggg

[@RedPrincexDESx]

Mapo, as for your question at 1:41:00 I think a whole bunch of us were much more lost and off the beaten path than you've been. Heck, before I even went to the Church of Elleh, I scaled the cliff behind the start, and went down to the coastline.

[@SixArmedSweater]

Lure enemies away from groups. Attack from the side or behind instead of against their shields.

[@Amit_Kattal]

Haha he is just breezing through enemies like they are nothing while my ass was handed out to me when i started. Should have chosen samurai.

[@wutais]

The elden world is so big, I'm already 36 hours in game and not even close to half the world has to offer

[@zaekulia]

Fia giving us the hug we all needed

[@Hypercrone]

I am also getting lost and sidetracked in the world and it's absolutely amazing. Also, I wondered into that scarlet area from the first episode more naturally and I was in awe! That area is something else.

[@MrSwitchblade327]

Words cannot describe how much I love this game

[@henrybell8983]

Keep on keeping on! Hyped to watch this when I've fully explored the lands between

[@rohitchaoji]

This game is absolutely nuts when it comes to its size and what is contained in it. I'm 90 hours into it, and decided to watch early videos of your playthrough, and I think I haven't even fully explored Limgrave.

[@DrowningUpsideDown]

i’ve been playing this game nonstop since it came out and i had no fucking clue the glowing skulls had items in them

[@blueveil3277]

1:37:48 Miyazaki played The Witcher 3 and actually made the winds to be howling. Finally a geralt build.

[@ilovechikenlikeabaws]

I genuinely love how you do the exact same thing as I did when I was playing this part of the game

[@Blueschist13]

Man the Uchi has some damage behind it. It took me a few hours of levelling to get the wretch to have that DPS.

[@Toksyuryel]

The mounted combat is incredibly fun in this game, but I have noticed that it's really easy to lose track of your stamina. Real-life octopi actually have beaks! From Software finally figured out how to make good dragon fights, it's truly incredible.

[@zach2547]

Mapo, you keep me company while I’m working. Thanks.

[@kelly087]

Bandit class, 24+ hours wandering through everywhere but Stormmveil. Margit and Godrick posed no threat whatsoever by the time I got to them... The Crucible Knight gave me more trouble that the main story boss.

[@colbyboucher6391]

I can't get over how the characters they list off in the intro cinematic are just *hanging out* in the hub. It's such a weird, unexpected trope inversion to me. It really hammers home how much of a "newbie" you are when you get to Roundtable Hold and it's like "wait, THE Sir Gideon Offnir? Talking to ME?" What's weird is I swear "D" just... wasn't there, when I got there. I haven't met him yet. I wonder what's different that made him show up. Oh, and "getting carried away off the beaten path"? I spent like 20 hours before actually meeting Margit. I'm at 30 hours now and I still haven't beaten him because I've been too busy in east Limgrave and the southern island and in Caelid. And this is the *small* part of the map. The amount of content is absolutely absurd and I suspect a lot of people never come across major stuff because it's scattered everywhere.

[@callsignfatbeard2637]

Your wanton slaughter of friend-tortoise is reprehensible

[@qwertyuiop3656]

Its way more massive than you even think... trust me. When I discovered the actual true size of the map my jaw dropped. 10/10 masterpiece

[@Andreastheduck]

Was kinda worried for a minute that u would just wander around for hours without the horse

[@mfgrobin9657]

as rarely as i comment i gotta say . i just find again and again funny as fuck how you keep follow up a galaxy brain moment with a absolute peanut brain moment mixed with great luck and really bad luck . i do appreciate the unintentional but always headthrough-wall entertainment .

[@Charsept]

"the sheer size of this is staggering" Me with 25+ hours: You have no idea.

[@orohyuno]

Tip: You can use the bow on horseback just like everything else, but if it is in your left hand, you need to double hand it (in Playstation it is triangle+L1).

[@tylerbrown9631]

I'm on team "rarely fast travel". I hate grinding for levels/money/items in games, and I find that if I just bar myself from using fast travel features (to a reasonable extent), I usually end up getting enough resources.

[@callsignfatbeard2637]

I love your playthroughs, man. Started with your bloodborne run and didn’t even know you played this. Can’t wait to check it out, makes me wanna play again even after platinum

[@TheRealGovika]

I'm getting VERY carried away! Not much progress into the Castle, just very lost in the world and loving every moment!

[@almostalways]

Crucible Knight is a goddamn beast. I genuinely think he might be the toughest boss in the game and I haven't even made it past the second main boss yet!... oh who am I kiddng, there's always bigger fish out there.

Her name is Sellen, because she's sellin' stuff...

[@CruelusRex]

Octopuses have beaks irl btw

[@sadi5713]

the smith VA is the same as the one dwarf smith from DS2. The one who always said: "FLaaame dear flaaaame". at least tehy sound very similiar... And to answer your question, yes I progressed until the main door of Stormveil and then explored a lot, also opened a specific trapped chest you are familair with xD

[@MasterSorez]

In online, theres a hilarious message infront of that silent npc in the round table hold, with 9999 likes: edge, lord

[@staggerlee7301]

I lol’d

[@spaantz]

Might be edge , lord

[@Rae-2006]

wow an octopus with a beak......so a normal octopus as they have beaks

[@MediumChungus223]

It definitely a good idea to explore early on get stronger, because the first main boss in stormveil is really difficult if you rush straight there.

[@genesisosuna]

Hmm, I disagree. I killed him on my second try and I basically just got the lordsworn's greatsword and went there. He's a typical dark souls boss.

[@evanmiller4502]

​@genesisosuna he's honestly the absolute hardest "first" boss in fromsofts entire catalog

[@anotherclown6620]

When you pick up an item it tells you what area of your inventory it's in by the indicator in the top left of the pop-up

[@ph0enixr]

When you are mounted, left bumper and left trigger will attack on the left side instead of the right.

[@Viennery]

“Its easy to lose track of time in a place like this, so I feel like you’ll probably be hanging out with me while this is on in the background” Oh shit, he’s right! Lol It’s nice to listen to you again though, as I listened to your entire hollowknight play through and now get to go back and listen to this series. I look forward to following your silksong play through whenever that game is finally released :)

[@voxstelarum]

going out of the intended way is the right way on Elden Ring

[@codypavy]

Spoiler-free tip: When you let Fia hug you, she steals some of your max health. So your max health is permanently reduced until you use the item she gave you. Using the blessing she gave you and then resting at a site of grace will restore your max health back to its original amount. It’s an easy detail to miss

[@Tacticaviator7]

Damn, so I really have been going around for 20 hours with reduced health huh, how much % is it?

[@NXDDProd]

@@Tacticaviator7 the horny in me almost got me killed...

[@NoahLeFord]

Well shit I haven't used it once & I give her hugs all the time lol

[@almostalways]

WHAT

[@codypavy]

@@Tacticaviator7 I believe I read that it’s 5% of your max health. To be fair, she does warn us that she wants some of our life energy. A hug is a hard offer to resist though. Of course Elden Ring would make something as unassuming as a hug still hurt you somehow 😂 and it’s such an easy detail to miss. That’s what the red square icon underneath his stamina bar indicates, that he is missing health from the hug. I was going around unaware for a long time until I saw someone else point it out online so I wanna point it out for Mapo because I know he’s gonna be wondering what that symbol is

[@davidgorman994]

Loving this. Playing it myself at a similar level but moving between bouts of "lets look around" and lets go linear to give me a goal. It's a cracking game.

[@pkurylov]

These are not penguins, they look like common murres (or guillemots) and its pretty accurate depiction of them for a video game standards. Also their placement in the environment is fair as well.

[@PLP4207]

Tip...wolves come from the storm!

[@xXSonOvPerditionXx]

All it took to end Mapo's motto of only attacking that which attacks first was a crafting book and potential ingredients on every enemy. 😂

[@anotherclown6620]

I also get very lost and distracted, even when I mark something on my map or put a beacon I just forget that I was going to it and go a completely different way.

[@namelessking9068]

dont worry, i explored everything wich i could find before i beat the first boss i was around lvl 40. dont worry. fromsoft knows what they do with a open world

[@MrFrenchboss]

I was 17+ hours deep before I ventured to Stormveil Castle.

[@Bounsingonbongos1]

56:05 Goblet of Fire moment right there

[@fr4444nk]

Love watching your videos! I'm 100 hrs + into the game and only found out you can do many different sword attacks mounted on a horse!! LOL

[@kylelinkenberg8693]

It is incredibly overwhelming. Trying to figure out the natural progression of the game is hard. I have ended up in two spots where regular mobs destroyed me with a +6 weapon.

[@iHaveTheDocuments]

Welcome to souls games. You'll get used to it. Just enjoy the ride because nothing can compare after you play these games.

[@totalgarbage2053]

I’ve found that exploring areas we’re really not supposed to be in yet is much more rewarding than in the souls games.

[@genesisosuna]

@@iHaveTheDocuments I enjoyed the witcher 3 and mgs5 more than I did dark souls 1 and 2 so...

[@wynterkyle4824]

@@genesisosuna me too still love soul games tho, but ds3 and sekiro win the fight

[@Anthem76]

32:54 Thank you for saying that

[@jordanguy4241]

This is the first dude I’ve seen that pronounced evergaol right on the first try

[@Neoreaver]

Mapo went full on Macquarie Island.

[@LuckbeaSladey]

Hey Mapo - rewatch inspired by DLC hype - IDEA: big boss tier coliseum PvP live stream

[@Yourunkbob]

Idk if I was just bad at the game or if that samurai build is OP because I was a prisoner build and I wasnt cleaving through enemies like that until I leveled up quite a bit. When he killed that crab in like 6 hits, I wanted to cry. They gave me hell when I firt started the game.

[@Neclony]

I wanted to let you know that it is pretty normal for octopus to have beaks

[@KeytarArgonian]

When I met Fia in the Hold my notes say FIA!!!! (Deathbed companion) (Sus?!?) 😂

[@Doudoussin]

Wow, you're the first I see to pronounce "gaol" correctly the first time it appears

[@Potatoman355]

That causable knight is wearing the sword and armor set from the beta test

[@averry5891]

"Giant possessed rock thing, just casually. You see those pop up I guess." - ehm well yes, how did you know? :D great seeing you enjoy Elden Ring. Now I can play a Souls game while watching you play it at the same time! :>

[@HubbaBubba768]

A lot of people mention the size of Elden Ring as they explore Limgrave. You have no idea :). If Elden Ring was a mall Limgrave would be Hot Topic.

[@wheelchazeal8089]

That Aeonian butterfly description tho…

[@genesisosuna]

Crabs are a joke in this game, lobsters are the real deal this time around

[@siricat3231]

This video is old but yes I got so lost and cleared almost all of limgrave and the weeping peninsula before actually doing storm veil lmao. It is so easy to get side tracked

[@parthachem83]

Have a small request Mapo. Can place the cam on top right corner? It is actually blocking a lot of item menu currently

[@joejjjj]

perfect timing

[@Siegward2007]

Great video

[@lorek33perandfriends47]

I’m playing through rn but I comepletely ignored Stormveil Castle and headed farther north I have died. So many times

[@berniesanders5419]

"Omg I'm getting married" Yes, married to Elden Ring now that you have your horse after 3 hours of playtime 😂

[@Chackravartin]

most octopus have beaks btw, exactly where you think their butt would be

[@anthonypolito9784]

Forgets about 6,000 $ and that he has a golden seed for an extra flask lol

[@dynamicflashy]

The bows are always better placed on the right side.

[@MrLeeFergusson]

Just go where ever curisity leads you to "The Path" is meant to be strayed from and I will never trust what the NPCs tell me to do, been buned too many times ;)

[@PLP4207]

Tip...hugs are bad!

[@GaldirEonai]

"That better not be a poison swamp." Soon... "God DAMN it Miyazaki!"

[@legitimatemedicine]

I'm 15 hours in and I still haven't been invited to Roundtable Hold. I'm jealous

[@toxic-scorpion2]

He... Kills... The.. Dogs D: "(Turtels)"

[@LucidityEngine]

You butchered the penguins .. 😂😂😂

[@Maarten93]

Im gettin as lost as you are and im seeing quite some new stuff watching you xD

[@galvatron3323]

Going well old chum.