Kyir

I assume her relation to the Greatwood is due to its role as an focus of curses. I would say she's the most emblematic of the undead curse's effect in DS2 since we see her progression toward being a hollow in its entirety, and while it's never explicitly states that the Greatwood took on that particular sort of curse from the people of the village, I don't see a reason to assume otherwise. As for the hollow-killing, I imagine that has something to do with her brother. Putting him out of his misery in his own hollowed state seems appropriate for her character. I'd be hesitant to read further into it than those relations. Also, very ready for more stream.

My prediction for the next stream is that Nick will respec again, go back to his bastard sword but have a better balance of stats than he had before, and beat the boss within the first hour or two. Then we can all get back to the good parts of the DLC (plus he'll have the Pharros Mask.)

I just started playing Bloodborne, and I think the only real gripe I have about it so far is the whole Blood Vial system. It might just be because of how I approach bosses, but having to stop and farm for them in the middle of trying to kill one is really awful (as is farming for a few hours or whatever just so I never run out of them.) The obvious solution is to be better so I need less, but it feels punitive in a way that's different from the other games in the series I've played and I'm not a very big fan. Aside from that, everything feels good so far! Putting it all on Strength.

The current leaderboard for Nick invasions is: Me: 3 ProblemMachine: 1 Not much time left to be immortalized for all time as harassing Nick in amusing ways in front of hundreds of people and enhancing his Dark Souls experience. That said, now that he has all his points in STRENGTH I'm not sure we have a chance anymore.

I tried streaming from a borrowed PS4 last night/this morning and it's almost offensively easy to have a good looking stream in terms of video quality. I wish I could get my PC to look this good (thanks Sony for sponsoring this post)

I just want to point out that I meant the horse was doing most of Nick's life in damage with each attack, not that I doubted Nick's ability to beat a horse he had already beaten. ... caw caw

NO GLOVES NO PANTS ONLY STRENGTH Nick started off the stream today as a normal pink undead with a greatsword and excellent taste in headwear. Nick ended the stream today with no armor on, a ghost clinging to his back, no boss souls in his inventory, and a hammer larger than his character is. I highly encourage going back and watching the VOD around the time of this clip so you can appreciate the madness that chat descended into as well. https://clips.twitch.tv/idlethumbs/UnusualSharkTwitchRaid

Nick jinxes himself: https://clips.twitch.tv/idlethumbs/HelplessAnteaterNinjaTroll Nick "Sick Jumps" Breckon: https://clips.twitch.tv/idlethumbs/UnusualMuleVoHiYo Nick acquires many souls: https://clips.twitch.tv/idlethumbs/PowerfulSquirrelKevinTurtle

I just finished my second Dark Souls 2 run, so I'll probably be back to Nuclear Throne and Battlerite for the foreseeable future (unless I ever figure out an interesting way to stream writing.) Thanks everyone for dropping by throughout the process!

I still think Sunken King is the wrong DLC to start with, but I appear to be in the minority here. I'm predicting (very understandable) frustration with the three well-hidden bonfires, and a lot of aggravation on the trio boss and maybe Elana too. All of this is more palatable the higher level you are, I would say. Nick will probably enjoy Sinh no matter what at least Ivory King is a much better lead-in to the differences between DLC and normal game content I think. Harder, but straightforward bosses (leaving aside the doublecats, which I think NIck will avoid,) and more complex level design without stuff being hidden behind layers of annoying obfuscation.

Nick pledges to never speak on stream again: https://clips.twitch.tv/idlethumbs/GloriousHedgehogDansGame Also, thanks SL128 for capturing my box invasion: https://clips.twitch.tv/idlethumbs/FriendlyKoalaOSfrog Classic Nick clip: https://clips.twitch.tv/idlethumbs/UgliestGaurRalpherZ

https://clips.twitch.tv/idlethumbs/HandsomeGrasshopperNotLikeThis The classic. The dream.

Nick made good progress tonight (as he has been, lately.) DS1 and 3 have trained him well. Though, then again: https://clips.twitch.tv/idlethumbs/ClumsySkunkKeepo Then again then again, I ran face first into the same mimic twice today, so Nick's probably way ahead of me now. I've been surpassed.

I'm glad Nick enjoyed himself more this stream than the last! I hope he especially enjoys the bottom of that hole while he fumbles around in the dark with no torches left (please get more torches Nick)

To be double fair it seems like he didn't see a good portion of the game off the main paths.

I hope Nick commits to a path more now that he'a done with the wharf. I understand his feeling of being lost after doing both paths to the same place, but turning around after Ruin Sentinels didn't feel like him at all. I think Dragonrider dying first has probably locked him out of Old Dragonslayer for a while given his play style, so I guess he pretty much has to commit to this path for a while unless he wants to go on a pit adventure.

https://clips.twitch.tv/idlethumbs/ZanyWolverineBrokeBack I think maybe we should all just make one post per stream and edit it with clips? This is beginning to feel a bit spammy.

https://clips.twitch.tv/idlethumbs/PuzzledCrowBigBrother to be watched with Thanks for being a good sport about the invasion Nick!

That is largely Nick being impatient. The cost of leveling up also increases though, so at a certain point killing enemies isn't worth it. If he does that while trying to get to a boss, it's because he's trying to avoid taking damage before he gets there.

I think Nick should go for 2H again. It seems to fit him more than anything else would. Maybe a DEX build this time? Not sure how good those are in DS2.

https://clips.twitch.tv/idlethumbs/ZanyTermitePanicVis Spoilers inside

I'm calling it in 2 this time, Nick. Keep my prediction streak alive. In all seriousness though, I think you've got it as soon as you get an attempt where he uses a lot of grabs again. Not that you can't do it otherwise, but those attempts were good in the past.

This stream is getting distressing. I know Nick's memory will leave him with nothing but good feelings about this in a few weeks, but I think I may be scarred for life.

https://clips.twitch.tv/idlethumbs/BetterRuffRaccAttack also https://clips.twitch.tv/idlethumbs/GiftedGerbilGingerPower

I'm not in support of Nick joining that covenant right off the bat. I'm not saying he shouldn't join it, but I think it's jumping the gun a little in regards to how hard he finds the game.