To echo what have seen other say, I'm excited about this DLC in theory because I really enjoyed Elden Ring on my first play through and some quick NG+ runs for endings. I actually got all the achievements, which is rare for me.

But after all that, I've struggled to play since. I'll play for a few hours on a character, then take weeks or months before I want to play again. And I'm worried I'll have the same reaction with the DLC.

There is so much open space in the game that it somehow is overwhelming once you have a rough idea that most of the content isn't that important, but some of it is crucial to specific builds you may want to run. It's almost like you spend most of your effort avoiding content because of how time-consuming just playing the game "normally" can be.

[–] rockerface@lemm.ee 6 points 9 months ago (1 children)

It's almost like you're allowed to not replay single player games after you've done what you wanted in the game

[–] Goronmon@lemmy.world 6 points 9 months ago (2 children)

My point was that I'm worried I'll feel the same when I try to play the DLC.

Even worse, judging by past FromSoftware games, the DLC isn't something you do right at the beginning or right towards the end of the game. So, it will likely require a decent amount of playtime to reach the content.

[–] rockerface@lemm.ee 2 points 9 months ago

Weren't your feelings positive, though? You did a full playthrough, and you got all achievements - especially considering that's not something you do usually. I've basically done the same, but I don't consider it a bad thing to not be as interested in the game I've already played. And you can use one of your existing saves to do the DLC, considering it will probably be more difficult than the base game, so having a fully geared up build will help

[–] Nudding@lemmy.world 0 points 9 months ago

If you're so worried, then don't risk it.

[–] Coelacanth@feddit.nu 8 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

I loved my playthrough of Elden Ring - and I'm happy I got to play it at launch and participate in the zeitgeist and discovery of it at the point where the wikis weren't even populated etc - but I'm not super keen to play the DLC. Finishing the game was definitely a little more of a relief that it was over than I would have hoped to feel. It didn't help that the last boss is terrible, so the game kind of ends on a sour note.

Also, FromSoft DLCs are always much harder than the base game. I already didn't enjoy what they did with Malenia, if they try to top her in the DLC I honestly just can't see myself having any fun.

EDIT: spelling

[–] Bdtrngl@lemmy.world 5 points 9 months ago (1 children)

As someone currently slogging through dark souls 2, that second paragraph is giving me PTSD.

[–] TheChurn@kbin.social 4 points 9 months ago (1 children)

The Dark Souls 2 DLCs are some of the best content in all of Souls. While the original game has some level design issues, the DLCs are sublime.

[–] Bdtrngl@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago

Counterpoint: the run back to blue smelter demon and the run back to sir alonne.

[–] FullFridge@sh.itjust.works 8 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I'm looking forward to and dreading this at the same time. I really enjoyed Elden Ring but eventually got burnt out playing it after Leyndell and just started googling what I'd missed and doing it before finishing the game.

I hope this dlc is more focused and not another 150 hours of content. I'd be more than happy with 20 - 30. Also show us Miquella!

[–] De_Narm@lemmy.world 2 points 9 months ago

I feel you, I've been burning out right after Lyndell, went from no Spirit Ashes straight to the mimic one and rushed the remainder. Missed most of it, I presume. On the plus side, I've been edging to play the last stretch 'for real' and am wating for the DLC to do so.

[–] llii@feddit.de 3 points 9 months ago

Oh no I need to finish Elden Ring.

[–] Stovetop@lemmy.world 2 points 9 months ago

https://youtu.be/Uw0yUlHefwU?si=s5boMchKwyKxkOAB

[–] maidenless_prawn@lemmy.world 2 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Oh man I'm so ready for this, I can't wait. I purposefully stopped playing elden ring for months just to experience a fresh run when the dlc comes out. I even have a character ready in NG+ so I can play it all over again and reach the dlc. I'm so damn happy, it's finally arriving!