Hello everyone!
I hope you’re all doing well. I’m reaching out today because I’ve spent the last year completely immersed in one of the most incredible gaming experiences of my life, and I’m hoping to find a kind soul who might help me continue that journeyy.
As someone relatively new to the "Soulsborne" fromstoft and other genres, I wasn’t sure what to expect when I first stepped into the Lands Between. I’d heard about the difficulty, but I didn't realize how quickly I would fall in love with the world, the lore, and the sheer challenge. Im not brave enough to do a ng+, but I’ve reached a point where I’m craving something new and understand the story moree and mroe.
I’ve been following the community discussions and watching the trailers for Shadow of the Erdtree, and it looks like an absolute "masterclass" in expansion design(apparently on of the best dlcs evermade). The idea of entering the Land of Shadow, and discovering a whole new layer of Miquella’s story is all I can think about. I want to experience that feeling of discovery again that mix of awe and dread when you step into a brand-new area for the first time.
Why I am asking for help: I am currently a university student, and as many of you know, that comes with a lot of financial pressure. Between tuition, books, and the high cost of living, my budget for entertainment is essentially zero. I’ve worked hard to keep my PC hardware up to date so I can actually run these beautiful games, but after those upgrades and my academic expenses, I simply don’t have the funds to pick up this DLC, even though I know it's worth every penny and its not that expensive compared to some 80 buck remasters from 20 years ago.
Being able to experience the DLC would mean the world to me and would keep me busy for dozens (if not hundreds) of more hours. I fully intend to pay this kindness forward to the community once I’ve graduated and started my career.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read my story. Even if you can’t help, I’d love to hear your favorite memories from the DLC (without spoilers, please!) or any tips for someone about to start it.
Rise!
/*Raouf*/
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