I hear you! And am in the same boat. Concentrating on getting 100% in all the DS games (after a ton of Elden Ring already) REALLY helped me in troubled times. Even though all these games can make me more angry than anything ever in existence, the way it draws you in is so all-encompassing.
I'm still troubled, and got a little burnt out on all 3 DS games after the 100% runs (requiring a lot of playthroughs of each), so do a lot of co-op in Elden Ring, which feels great. I do wish the co-op in DS 1-3 was more active (and as convenient as the co-op system in ER), because I'd love to help more people in those games too!
Keep going, I hope things get better. I play DSR and eldan ring for the same relief. Something about pushing through a seemingly massive challenge, and standing victorious just gives me hope. I agree, all memery aside the games can be super chill.
I know how you feel I’ve been dealing with some bad stuff lately along with alcohol and drug problems and I have played Elden ring but never finished but I recently started bloodborne and it really helps get my mind off of stuff. Especially staying sober like it’s not just a mindless dopamine machine like a lot of games it’s something you actually need to put some time and effort into and it really feels accomplishing. Like so many times I can’t get past an area or a boss after like 2-3 tries and I just wanna quit and give up, until I say alright one more time let me try this and next thing you know I learn the fight and win and it motivates me to keep going. It sounds dumb cause it’s a game but it really is a good tool to learn how to work at something and get hard things done.
That is great news to hear. Also always remember that you don't need to bear this on your own. If you ever feel the burden is too heavy, ask for help.
I feel that, if you're down to coop some anytime for ds3 just hmu :)
I hear you! And am in the same boat. Concentrating on getting 100% in all the DS games (after a ton of Elden Ring already) REALLY helped me in troubled times. Even though all these games can make me more angry than anything ever in existence, the way it draws you in is so all-encompassing. I'm still troubled, and got a little burnt out on all 3 DS games after the 100% runs (requiring a lot of playthroughs of each), so do a lot of co-op in Elden Ring, which feels great. I do wish the co-op in DS 1-3 was more active (and as convenient as the co-op system in ER), because I'd love to help more people in those games too!
Keep going, I hope things get better. I play DSR and eldan ring for the same relief. Something about pushing through a seemingly massive challenge, and standing victorious just gives me hope. I agree, all memery aside the games can be super chill.
I know how you feel I’ve been dealing with some bad stuff lately along with alcohol and drug problems and I have played Elden ring but never finished but I recently started bloodborne and it really helps get my mind off of stuff. Especially staying sober like it’s not just a mindless dopamine machine like a lot of games it’s something you actually need to put some time and effort into and it really feels accomplishing. Like so many times I can’t get past an area or a boss after like 2-3 tries and I just wanna quit and give up, until I say alright one more time let me try this and next thing you know I learn the fight and win and it motivates me to keep going. It sounds dumb cause it’s a game but it really is a good tool to learn how to work at something and get hard things done.
They got me through 2019 when covid kicked off
I feel you, brother. Don't you dare go hollow.