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why i REGRET buying ELDEN RING [UBY-2cdcmds]
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Overview
Daniel streams Elden Ring on PC using mouse and keyboard, criticizing its controls, boss difficulty, camera movement, and delayed inputs before submitting a refund request to his Visa within the two-hour window.
Daniel compares Elden Ring unfavorably to games such as Hitman 3, New World, The Witcher 3, Sekiro, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance.
Daniel evaluates YouTube performance and strategy, noting low live stream numbers and travel video revenue compared to higher traffic on gaming videos and 'do not buy' content, while shifting away from self-reflective themes.
Daniel addresses personal finances and investments, reporting OnlyFans income alongside stock investments in Bank of America and Facebook.
Daniel discusses geopolitical issues, critiquing international intervention regarding Ukraine and suggesting a division into East and West Ukraine.
Daniel shares personal background details, mentioning travel interests in Japan, Turkey, or Greece, an ex-wife in Japan, public backlash after infidelity, and a childhood photo wearing a hijab attributed to Malaysian relatives.
Themes
Elden Ring gameplay, PC controls, technical setup, and refund process
Comparisons between Elden Ring and other video game titles
YouTube channel strategy, metrics, clickbait titles, and audience reactions
Financial holdings, stock purchases, and OnlyFans revenue
Geopolitical perspectives on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and international relations
Personal history, family background, and travel considerations
Developments
Daniel launches a stream to play Elden Ring.
Daniel dies to the initial boss encounter.
Daniel enters Limgrave and dies to a second boss encounter.
Daniel inadvertently consumes a potion while trying to navigate controls during combat with smaller enemies.
Daniel purchases Bank of America stock.
Daniel purchases £1,000 of Facebook stock.
Daniel verifies 40 minutes of playtime on Steam.
Daniel removes and re-equips armor to check inventory and character appearance.
Daniel attacks the Flying Dragon Agil.
Daniel halts the game and submits a refund request to his Visa account.
Jenkins joins the Premium Club membership tier during the stream.
Uncertainties & gaps
Daniel is unsure whether the opening boss is intended to be beatable.
Daniel is unsure whether a dark loading screen indicates that the game crashed.
Daniel is unsure whether George R.R. Martin designed the game's art.
Daniel is uncertain about objectives, quest navigation, and the purpose of touching grace.
Daniel is unsure whether an unnoticed donation occurred during the stream.
Daniel is unsure what HMR content refers to.
Daniel is unsure what country the girl he is chatting with resides in, guessing Turkey.
Daniel is unsure whether he actually wore the hijab shown in the childhood photo.
Daniel wonders whether his reaction time is too slow for enemy attack dodges.
Daniel is unsure whether skipping cutscenes affected his comprehension of the storyline.
Daniel is unsure of the minute count in two hours and whether his playtime remains within the refund limit.
Daniel is uncertain how long he has been back home, estimating two weeks.
Daniel is uncertain what genuine content to produce without a romantic relationship.
Daniel is uncertain whether a relationship with an interested girl will progress given his reluctance to leave home.
Daniel is uncertain whether to stream the following day due to lack of topics.