Lecture on the New Elden Ring Mod with Bloodborne Features
Introduction
- Announcement: New mod for Elden Ring turning it into a Bloodborne-esque game.
- Status: Mod is still in Alpha and being tested.
Features of the Mod
New Characters
- Inquisitor
- Executioner
- Assassin (with iconic Bloodborne gun)
- Surgeon
- Aberration
Gameplay Mechanics
- Bloodborne Inspiration: New hunter-style gameplay inspired by Bloodborne.
- Combat Mechanics: Added guns, trick weapons, rally system (regain health by dealing damage shortly after taking it).
Weapons and Equipments
Highlighted Weapons
- Whirligig Saw
- Church Scythe
- Beast Hunter Scythe
- Bone Wheel
- Stake Driver
- Knight’s Halberd
- Rifle Spear
- Cannon (requires proper ammo like bolts or arrows)
Unique Equipments
- Blood Flask as heal
- Fire Paper (for fire enchantments)
- New armor sets from Bloodborne such as Mensis Helmet, Beast Cutter, Burial Blade, and more.
Key Gameplay Changes
Combat Enhancements
- Trick weapons with alternate forms and special attacks.
- Bloodborne’s rally mechanic for aggressive playstyles.
Environment and World Changes
- Mod incorporates changes to Elden Ring’s map: Gray aesthetic, altered asset placements.
- Example: Gothic moon in the sky.
Boss Battles
Noteworthy Encounters
- Marget (Witch King of Angmar): Slight attack pattern changes, maintains Bloodborne pace with stagger and rally.
- Tree Sentinel (Night Rider): Familiar Elden Ring boss with adapted attack patterns.
- Godrick the Grafted: Called “Gotri,” maintains core Elden Ring mechanics with some adjustments for mod.
New Bosses
- Other unspecified changes and adaptations to boss behaviors and looks.
Mod Experience & Feedback
- Weapon Testing: Trying various new weapons showed impressive design and variation.
- Game Balance: Requires balancing (e.g., Wheel weapon was significantly powerful).
- Alpha Stage: Expect bugs and unfinished elements, such as unfinalized character models.
Conclusion
- General Impression: Positive feedback, high potential, especially with advanced weapon designs and new mechanics.
- Mod Access: Available for players to download and test, though it may take some setup time.
- Future Prospects: Continued development will likely add more depth and polish.
- Commendation: Significant work especially noted as being primarily developed by a single person.
- Audience Feedback: Overall excitement and curiosity about fully completed mod.
Sign-off: The speaker will return with more content soon, urging viewers to stay tuned for further updates.