I think it’s about time to write that followup post to my first impressions about Elden Ring. Somewhat of a correction, because my first impression didn’t give the right impression. (2928 words.)

Stormveil Castle and Goderick the Grafted. (2188 words.)

I don’t want to write this, because it will make it real. (238 words.)

Settling into a routine. (3393 words.)

An invitation to Roundtable Hold. (2195 words.)

Groveside Cave and our first look at that boss. (2432 words.)

Stormroot Catacombs, a new Prisoner character, and Fringefolk Hero’s Grave. (2143 words.)

Stormgate and beyond. (2248 words.)

The Tree Sentinel and Gatefront Ruins. (1728 words.)

A small window into what it feels like to enjoy playing Elden Ring as it was intended the way I like playing it. [ED: I shouldn’t assume.] (1698 words.)

Elden Ring is good enough, but we’re still waiting for a successor to Dark Souls 3. (1418 words.)

I actually did finish Demon’s Souls before Elden Ring launched. (602 words.)

With some 8 days remaining until Elden Ring launches, it seems unlikely that I’ll finish Demon’s Souls before then, which puts me in a bit of a sticky situation. (519 words.)

Only two indie games played this week because one of them was so good I actually played it more than a half hour. (213 words.)

I played seven indie games this past week. “Played” might be a strong word. More like “tried.” (671 words.)