Frivolous suit. No false claims. No damages. The solution would be to just refund the game, you fool.
Boy, "news" is really reaching if they're reporting on a 4ch×n post.
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NME has searched the docket number listed in the 4Chan post and it doesn’t turn up anything on the Supreme Court’s website, so there’s a good chance the claim hasn’t been filed.
Probably another 4Chan daydream.
its not a flaw. its important that anyone can seek redress with the courts. A judge can site contempt of court for frivolous lawsuits.
For those, who don't want to open the article
Ok so it's not about the game's difficulty itself, it's about content they imagine is hidden and inaccessible
This puts the whole thing in new perspective. This sounds like conspiracy theory and delusion. I almost expect this from Insanepeoplefacebook.
Strong "man sues book publisher for publishing book containing words he doesn't understand" energy.
difference being If you don't understand a book it doesn't stop you reading the rest of it.
Can you imagine if other media worked like games. If the film paused part way to test if you knew all the characters names or something 😁
Yeah, you've just described what my wife does to me for every film we watch.
Who is that?
What did he say?
Why don't they just...
The 4chan poster seems to be more angry about content appearing in concept art books, but is inaccessible in the final game, which is even more unhinged.
Yes, that’s cut content! It’s not a hidden secret!
What lawyer even agreed to argue this case? Or is the 4channer representing themselves? 🤨
The only thing difficult about ER is the clunky controls - looks like there are a few mods now that address that - https://www.nexusmods.com/eldenring?tab=popular+%28all+time%29
I've never understood the whole git gud thing for a game like this... I could make Pokemon Yellow 'difficult' by taping a sponge to the front of a Gameboy and playing by pressing the buttons through the sponge.. but why would you want to do that? Just take the damn sponge off.
That's kinda how the Souls games have always done difficulty. The games themselves are simple, it's just a 3d Punch Out with stamina.
And then difficulty is added through the obtuse design. Like the lack of pause button.
I've never had a problem with the lack of a pause button. A lot of other things could be a lot better before that. Elden Ring is my favorite game but it's ok to criticize the bad UX, terrible m+k controls, one or more bosses cheating at the game (see Malenia's stagger), bad multiplayer mechanics, etc. I will say though that there is no reason for there not to be a pause button. You can already pause by opening a certain menu tooltip so it's clearly possible.
Being able to pause the game is one of the reasons Sekiro is the best Souls-esque game that From has made.
Just FYI: Elden Ring can be paused. But it's obtuse to do so; you have to open the "explanation" menu while offline.
The only thing I can see (idk if it applies here cause ive never played elden ring) is that sometimes its realism breaking, like bo3 zombies is a joke compared to bo2 cause you can essentially speed boost away by sliding (gaining speed?) Anytime a zombie even comes close. It certainly feels more 'fluid' in the way that creative mode makes Minecraft feel 'more fluid'.
That being said I'm glad its at least a mod cause having the choice will always be the best and most accessible option
There's also the insane enemy health+damage spike that happens after you beat Morgott, the poorly-telegraphed attacks, and the chains of attacks that are nigh-impossible to dodge. Also, screw Malenia. Worst boss they've ever made. At least that stupid tree in Dark Souls 1 could be done in with a few well-placed firebombs.
the chains of attacks that are nigh-impossible to dodge. Also, screw Malenia. Worst boss they've ever made.
I'm gonna take a stab in the dark and say you haven't figured out how to not die to Waterfowl Dance.
There's videos about it, but I don't care enough about ever fighting her again to actually watch them. I'm glad the Haligtree is an optional area, because I would have simply put the game down if it wasn't. Not like there's a lineup of stunning best-in-the-genre bosses after her, either.
What happened to "git gud"?
Nothing.
Personally, I've loved playing video games for over 30 years and never gotten GOOD at any. I just avoid soulslikes where the difficulty is a big part of the appeal and instead play other games on easy with tons of mods.
As a gamer, some games are for you, and others aren't 🤷
I was trying to mock the fanbase which insists that FromSoftware Games would be ruined by anything making them easier, yet claim that the Elden Ring DLC is "too hard". They don't want artistic integrity of the creators. They want to be pandered to.
From what I've heard, the DLC isn't much harder than the base game, considering you're using the tools the game gives you.
I have nothing against the games themselves, but the fanbase is largely the most toxic bullshit community I've ever seen.
I'm not sure if it's the major part, or just the most vocal, but yeah: it's pretty exhausting.
Which makes it even more fun if the "git gut" crowd complains about difficulty, because they refuse to use game mechanics that make the game easier.
They git gud…at suing!