🥄future skyen is the irl Gideon the all knowing

🥄 the fact that you take a little while to also take care of yourself a little bit, makes me appreciate your work (and definitely this series) a lot more. Stay cool man

🥄 One detail i find neat is how when you first find the dragonkin it's crumpled up on the floor in the middle of nowhere like a discarded corpse. This is clearly a person (or WAS a person) who at some point must have had ambitions or goals and who by the time you find them is left empty and basically dead, who completely gave up. Why does that sound so familiar... Also not to spoil anything specific but lofty goals of reaching godhood/immortality and the sad empty shells that are left from those attempts is one of those From Software themes that shows up in Elden Ring too and it's always in equal measure fascinating and depressing.

extremely surprised you didn't mention the wings. the small, bear-bones, shriveled, incomplete wings. it really adds to the feel of someone who attempted to become a dragon, but failed

I feel Siofra river is going to be one of those moments that constantly gets brought up in the discussion about the power of games. I've never seen anyone not be awed by their first descent.

🥄The fact that this episode came out after the DLC Trailer is scary good timing. Don't worry too much Skyen, you've got to get your brain in order and with new meds to help get your brain in order it'll take a bit for these to come out the way you feel happy releasing them in. Love and Peace Dude.

Maybe the real Elden Ring was the shared experience we made along the way, of being obliterated by the Ancestral railgunners. 23:07 Also, not spoiling anything, but you may want to keep this building in the back of your mind.

Dude, remember, one of the big lessons of these games is perseverance. Yes you fail and lose to a boss, but by failing you learn, by persevering you over come that obstacle. Like most things in life they are not easy, but by persevering you can over come them. Keep up the hard work, your fans route for you.

Just a small little helpful gameplay note: the cat talisman is all but useless in this game. IllusoryWall has a great video explaining it, but TL/DW, all it does is reduce damage for falls between 16-20 meters. Anything shorter than that is always harmless, and anything longer than that is always lethal (unless you're within range of a spiritspring).

🥄Your boss design series is my favorite thing to watch on KZfaq. You put such a tremendous amount of effort into editing them and your analyses and thoughts on the bosses/levels/enemies is enlightening and thought-provoking. We don't care how long the wait is because we know you truly put everything into making them. Thanks for doing what you do!

Watching people's first reaction to discovering this whole area is always great, I felt pretty much the same way.

If it means anything, you are the sole reason that I’ve started paying more attention to environmental storytelling and character design in general. Thank you for that.

🥄 Hey, sometimes we just don't have enough spoons. I'm glad you're taking care of yourself, and I loved your Lunacid playthrough. Take it as easy as you can, these days are rough. Also thanks for the edits, they're hilarious. Loved the shrek appearance.

🥄Another great episode. One of my favorite details about the Dragonkin is the opulent, luxurious belt which once fit a thicker, plumper frame but which now bounces and drags comically through the ground as the soldier crawls around. Miyazaki once said that every monster and enemy in the Souls games should have a certain dignity, but an underrated bit of design often lost on its imitators is that they have a certain comical element too. They're terrifying and powerful and awe-inspiring, but just a little bit ridiculous. Also, take as much time as you need to make the next one! And take care of yourself. I'll stick with this series for as long as it takes to be done.

Take all the time you need Skyen. Your mental and physical health should always take priority. If we can wait for the DLC, we can wait for more Boss Designs episodes.

The frenemy dynamic between past and future skyen is delightful

I see Skyen found my favorite elevator in all of gaming. What a thrilling moment, I was giggling with joy when I first went down there and the area really delivered.

i was literally wondering yesterday "damn i'd love to see another one of these"

🥄No joke, "Likely Crab" is the funniest message I have ever seen in a souls game. And that includes "Weakness: death" PS. don't worry about us. Take care of yourself first. At least to me, your channel appears to be someone sharing stuff they are passionate about with the world, and we are just here because we find your takes fascinating and informative. Take care of yourself, you don't owe us anything.

🥄It'd be a pointless lie to say I didn't wish to see these episodes come out more often, but I'd always rather watch content from people who aren't burning themselves out to do it. You're pretty much the entire reason I started to look at visual design and not just words when I do my own personal theorycrafting in games like this, so you've personally enriched my experience of FromSoft games in particular (albeit not exclusively.)

🥄Scoop myself up another helping of Boss Designs, my favorite! It always bears repeating that this series (back when it was in the middle of DSII) is what got me interested in your channel generally. I would never urge it be made more frequently than you're comfortable delivering because I appreciate and respect the work you put into it too much. The moment of you being a bit flippant and casual giving way to, as you put it, genuine astonishment, is a delight. FromSoftware has always made sweeping vistas and grand scenery surrounding their areas but here it feels they have accomplished something they have wanted to realize for over a decade. For every part of that magnificent view to truly be part of the explorable game-world the player is in.

🥄 Thanks for another wonderful video! As someone who also has really been struggling with their ADHD symptoms lately, it's comforting to know that I'm not alone out there and that even the content creators I look up to struggle with the same things. Take all the time you need making the next video, it's always worth the wait 👍

🥄The Dark Soul and Bloodborne videos you made allowed me to enjoy worlds, characters and lore in games I would never pick up myself. Soulsborn games aren't my cup of tea gameplay wise, that's why I absolutely love what you're doing. I watched through every available Darksouls and Bloodborne playlist on your channel because I enjoy watching you play your way through them and love the extra bits of lore and design explanations through your point of view. It even improved my skill of taking information from character designs in other games too! I'm a huge fan of Soulsborne games now, even though I haven't even played them, and it's because of your content. Even though it takes a while between videos in the Elden Ring series, everytime a new one is uploaded I drop everything I'm doing and take an hour or 2 to watch it. I don't mind waiting a while between episodes!

🥄Skyen, I wish you best of luck with the adhd stuff. As someone who also has Adhd I completely understand the whole inconsistent working ability because, well, I have lived that myself. But, let me discuss the lore I do have for the whole dragons without getting into spoilers too much. There are individuals who have become... akin to dragons, but these aren't quite that, emphasis on the not quite. These dragonkin were made from the outside. Perhaps they once were humans, but their transformation wasn't due to Dragon communion. You will see the conclusion of that within the Ruin-strewn Precipice. The observation that these dragonkin are dragonlike primarily on the outside is quite a good realization I will admit, and one I didn't even realize myself. They transformed via external things, but those who use dragon communion, they transformed *internally.* I also note that these dragonkin look far closer to ancient dragons which are the one's whose corpses are within the communion churches, the result of dragon communion however appears far closer to the modern dragons, complete with their lack of lightning. Do with this information what you will.

🥄Your Boss Designs videos are what brought me to your channel, and the wit, consideration, and animation/design know-how you bring to ALL your work have always kept me coming back. Keep figuring out how to take good care of that brilliant brain, and good on you for letting that take priority right now.

always amazes me how you manage to piece the lore together from limited sources, there is more info on dragonkin soldiers to be found later, but it basically supports what you said here also, his halberd is pretty awesome, give it a shot if you're going for a quality build

🥄 the best thing about these videos being sporadic is that it’s an absolute treat when they show up! Boss designs of Bloodborne is what got me hooked on your channel. I love these videos so much and I’m just happy you still make them, I’m happy to wait as long as it takes

Mom get my suit, TBSkyen put out a new Boss Designs of Elden Ring episode!

🥄Once again a great video. I'm glad to hear that you are taking care of yourself. I found this channel because of your Boss Designs series and you are the one that got me into the SoulsBorne games. Good luck, I hope you have enough space for all the spoons.

🥄The boss designs series are some of my favourite videos. I go back and rewatch them often because I'm always blown away by the effort that is put into each one. I'm glad you're taking the time to not overwork yourself and to learn to deal with your ADHD. You're one of my favourite creators and any video is always a treat

I just finished rewatching the boss designs of Bloodborne, and then this pops up! Always happy to see

🥄 As a fan and fellow ADHDer I sympathize so much with what youre going through and Id like to encourage you (as much as an internet rando can) to stick with the path youre taking, investing in sustainable living with it is going to be the best thing for you long term, as Ive learned the hard way as well. Much love on that front. As for the episode, loved it -- I do want to say that as much as VaatiVidya is useful as a lore resource, and lore is very fun, I get something different from your boss designs videos -- the way you build a "collage" of the canon by reading theme, context, and subtext differs from people consolidating and theorizing about canon. Both have value, but dont sell yourself short -- your boss designs videos are fulfilling a different niche to those and it is a valuable and under-served niche. I'll come back for every episode. No matter how long they take. ❤

(sees new tb skyen elden ring video) Dark Souls text: DAY MADE

THE TIME HAS COME

🥄 got the flu this last week so it was fun rewatching the whole series over again while stuck in bed and being treated to a new entry at the end! One thing I find fascinating about the character design of the dragonkin soldier is that the cape covers the little stumpy wings, as if it’s an attempt hide that they are somewhat failed attempts to become a dragon.

These videos are always a highlight of my day, sometimes of the week lol. Learning to live with a disability is fucking ROUGH but you'll get there eventually, and we'll be here all the while 🥄! I'm looking forward to your next elden ring video, even if it takes *actually forever* lol :P that's just the nature of creativity! (Plus your other videos are bangers too, I've never played LoL in my life but got into its lore and character design thanks to you)

ok but the dragonkin soldier without clothes will give me nightmares, thanks.

In the meme time between these eps, ive been rewatching the Bloodborne series kinda a lot lol you have a very lovely energy and voice and i love listening to you ramble~ 🥄

Your boss designs videos are always worth waiting for. Thank you so much for all your time and efforts! Also, the finding of the river well is probably my favorite moment in elden ring of just straight awe.

I love that, instead of this dark, scary place, the underworld in Siofra is this awe inspiring, almost alien world. Dangerous, yes, but filled with life and wonder too.

🥄 much love to you for learning to care for yourself, realizing your neurodivergence starts a long but ultimately awesome path of living with yourself instead of against yourself. I'm a huge fan of this series and loved this episode. You got me endeared to fromsoft character design in a way that I never thought would be possible and it really opened me up to their games in a big way!

I've been kinda going through something similar, less of dealing with the effects of my own mental illnesses, or potential ones. I suspect I've been undiagnosed with a couple of things, same with my family but they seem less affected than I am. I'm gonna be getting a diagnosis when I can but I highly sympathize with what you're dealing with. I am very much almost in denial of the fact that I may be disabled in some way and accepting that fact about myself is still...rough. I love your work, your series, its all brought comfort to mw whenever you have, take as long as you need, I'll be waiting patiently whenever the next episode comes out. Oh and 🥄

"And the thing is accommodating adhd symptoms means learning to be willing to be disabled by them [instead of compensating for them]" Oh. Oh..... Well. that puts some things into perspective for someone who is in a similar position (late diagnosed autistic here) who has trouble with that exact problem. but i've never heard that part and these feelings be put into words like that. and yeah... something for me to think about.. (in the healing sort of sense afhahfs) things aside, it was a wonderful episode!! i always love to see the first reaction to the siofra river well :D And the possible connection of the dragon/dragonkin symbolic/icongraphy to the golden order as something that was subsumed into it is such an interesting read to me!! well, anywho, i'mma wave goodbye for today with my favorite little spoon 🥄 and hope you have a wonderful day!!

It's back! I love this series. I love seeing updates whenever they happen. Keep going Skyen even if you need to take your time.

🥄 Always happy to see a Boss Designs video, no matter when they come out! Glad to hear you're taking care of yourself!

A good thing about TBSkyden's pacing of their Elden Ring vids rn is they won't have to do NG+ just for the upcoming Shadow of the Erdtree. They can just take their casual time whilst waiting and then dive right in.

🥄 Realy happy to see this series continuing. Also i just love the little edits you do they make me crack up every time and they do matter to me a lot. Take care of yourself as somebody who got a similiar diagnosis to you i think i am able to relate a bit of the struggle you are going through, you are not alone and an amazing person at least to me

Today it males 2 years of Elden Ring, and im proud to say that after I enjoyed it myself, now I enjoy watching Skyen do and think all kind of things from it, like seeing a friend play my favourite game. Thanks for not giving up on nothing.

I’ve been a fan of your stuff for a little over a year, and I love how you’re able to pull information from the character’s designs and settings that aren’t necessarily revealed in the item descriptions. I especially loved your dark souls, two videos, and the idea of loss of identity through characters missing their heads.

Your thoughts as you went down the lift are so good, if there's one single moment of this game I could experience again for the first time it HAS to be that lift. It's insane how big this game is and how each moment like this is so impactful

Keep up the good work at whatever pace suits you, love this series 🥄

Man has some really good foresight holy shit

Watching liestening to your end commentary with adhd diagnosed two weeks ago has been revealing, and helped me feel less alone.

🥄as someone going through an extremely deep burnout right now I get you, we all want you to take your time on this series, hopefully you can work through the pressure you put on yourself man

Wanted to say how much I have been enjoying these videos! I played through the game multiple times and watched every Vaati lore documentary. Hearing your analysis is fascinating!

Thanks, Skyen. This is my favorite series.

🥄 Having seen a couple elden ring playthroughs, I can honestly say I love seeing people's reaction to the sofia river well elevator every time. That creeping dread as you realize that the ride is going longer then you expect followed by the awe and amazement as you see a full city beneath the beautiful night sky far, far below the surface. It's such a *chef kiss* moment that I wish I could forget it so that I could experience again.

Watching someone discover the Siofra river for the first time is always such a blast. That moment when you realize just how vast this world is, it’s amazing every time I get to see someone else experience it. 😊take care of yourself mate

Watching "the boss designs of" and hearing Skeyn talk about what its like having adhd kinda just reminds me of how, on my first day of being on meds for adhd, I took them too late and as a result couldnt sleep. That night I was exhausted, it was 3am and I just wanted to sleep. But, since i couldnt, i resorted to wandering around on KZfaq and eventually found "the boss designs of dark souls 2". I watched the first epsiode and... I absolutely fell in love with it! I watched it through and then moved to "Boss designs of Bloodborn", "Dark Souls 1" and now "Elden Ring!" I love all of them and rewatch them whenever i get the chance, as they're all a beautiful mix of hilarious and insightful; they genuinely inspire me! All that to say: Thank you, Skyen, for making these series and for making my first day on meds that much more worth it! I really hope that you can get all the support you need 🥄

🥄Take care of yourself, Skyen! I started watching your videos a few weeks ago and I have already binge watched all of your Souls series and more. I'll make sure to go through the rest of your content as well while waiting for the next episode :)

So he's actually up standing there because he's being guarded by the demihumans. Kenneth is REALLY intereting character that at first is introduced to the player in a way to make us think he's shallow. He's probably one of the most open minded and big hearted characters in the game, a man willing to work with tarnished and an ally of the largely persecuted Demi Humans.

Love the reaction to discovering the underworld. It really is such a jaw defining revelation and I image a major turning point that redefines the scope and scale of the game for most people. The notion that not only is there everything above, but a whole second world beneath it all. It just sorta begs so many questions. How deep does it all go? Could there be even more further down? What about up? Could there be a third world in the sky? Maybe even whole other dimensions with no clear connection to the world? The game never really quite fully realizes on any of those concepts, but in this singular moment, the possibilities seem endless.

🥄Hi Skyen, It's always an wonderful delight to see this series pop up. Along with your character design shorts on League skins and Pokemon, I'm quick to make some time to watch through how you see the details I would usually gloss over. Your ability to see those things is truly astounding and I get inspired to try to look for them myself! I myself have some minor dyslexia and disruptive depression, and for a while I avoided, even feared, medication, because I was afraid of taking something to turn me into someone I'm not. I became so comfortable with my flaws, regardless of how detrimental they were, that I thought they were what made me who I am. Only when I realized that those flaws were actually inhibiting me from being everything I'm supposed to be did I realize that a medication didn't change me to someone I'm not, but stopped the things that were stopping me from being me. I hope that made sense. Anyways, hearing you ask for support is an incredible signal of strength and humility, and I'm happy to support you, even if it's just a little bit. I may disagree with you on some things, but you remind me of a close friend of mine, and how our differences don't drive us apart. I have so much respect for you that I love to listen to your ideas, I hope that would translate in person. It's so cool to hear perspectives that I don't normally consider, I am humbled by your craft. If it takes a while for you to make videos, then it'll take a while for me to watch them 🙂 Be well, and never stop doing what you love, even if it means taking a break.

Dragonkin is also a playable race but notably different looking from these Dragonkin Soldiers

Still enjoying this series a lot! I hope that there continues to be a good and consistent improvement to your progress and coping capabilities, without straining yourself into burnout. For what it's worth, there are a lot of us that will wait patiently for more of your work and enjoy it thoroughly whenever it arrives. Good luck!

Yeah!!! Let’s gooo, love these guys. Can’t wait to see what shenanigans Past Skyen gets up to that leads him to one

🥄An interesting aspect of the hollowed out chest is that it helps create uncertainty about if these were originally dragons or not. If the dragonkin were born as dragons, they would have dragonhearts to collect after defeating them. But this thing doesn't have a heart at all. Did it once have a dragonheart which someone stole for a dragon communion ritual, or did it have a human heart which rotted away as it lay decaying, yet never truly dying?

Oh SHIT, Dungeon Meshi reactions, I am THERE I don't know how to spoon emoji

Thank you for another great video in this great series. I really enjoy these long narratives. Take all the time you need and a lot of us will still be here to watch your content. Thank you again

Thank you so much for the series so far. Elden ring is one of my favourite games to play and you’re doing it a great service. Looking forward to the rest of it 🎉🎉🎉

🥄 Gotta say, aside from the analysis which is always great to listen to, I really enjoy the comedic editing every time - the sniper sounds, the Indiana Jones boulder, the MGS ladders. Always brings a smile to my face when the subtle humor is present

there is no🥄, you are not alone in your reaction to that first descent into Siorfa river. It just goes on and on.

After Vaati’s hour and a half video on dragons that came out semi recently, you can definitely learn more about dragon kin/dragons

An amazing episode as always! The sniping edits really made smile XD I'm glad you're trying to find a way to do these whenever you can instead of burning yourself out. Your own health always comes first and I hope you can go back on meds soon 🥄

Man either Skyen has just hit the ring jackpot or saw the dlc announced and grinded this video to completion. Either way I hope the popularity gets this video the attention of the algo gods.

I’ve just recently switched meds and am waiting on my prescriptions so I’m rolling unmedicated for now and I feel your pain big time 😅 much love to you and don’t stress about us we’re happy to take whatever you can give ❤

I'll be here, Skyen. You've gone up there as one of my favorite creators since smashing my way through your videos. Take the time you need on this series! Edit: I reiterate. Don't stress over it. If you release an episode a week, a month, six months, or even years. If you're inconsistent about releasing or push yourself to do it like clockwork. You are okay. You are fine. You do amazing work, but don't push yourself too hard for other people's benefit. 🥄🍴🥣

How can he know that there was a dragon order before the golden order just by looking at the desing of an enemy? ! Hes so intelligent oh my god

🥄 Your boss designs series is always worth the wait, every new episode is a welcome surprise

much love and respect. your perspective always gives me a new angle to think from

5:46 WHAT?! I've used so much time jumping down the damn side!

I would like to point out something I noticed, and that is the Dragonkin Soldier’s spine - or rather, what looks to be a spine lying on his back, attached to him by more strips of cloth, but sticking visibly out, especially the tailbone, like it was once separate. It adds, I think, in addition to those stubby wings, credence to the theory that they wore dragon skins.

🥄I love your editing Skyen! Whenever you do end up posting, I will be here to watch :) Take as long as you need.

Always appreciate it whenever you get the mental space to do these videos xx

🥄 Just like another comment said; taking your time and being inconsistent with uploading are not wrongdoings; we aren't "owed" anything, and it really is just like we're here to appreciate your passion and rambling as it overlaps with our interests. I'm never upset with when (or when not) videos are uploaded, just amazed by all the content and knowledge both in the field of character design, but also of your opinions on the world, on people and groups, and I'm learning a shit ton every time. It only saddens me to see the struggle and guilt behind it and as I've grown to learn that in me that is the disability that is ADHD, it's just a real shame to see you struggle with it without having known about it (BOY, the guilt, shame and self-loathing!). So you joining this journey too of learning to live and deal with that is really really cool, and I'm glad you're here to be such an inspiration. Absolutely best of luck in your journey!

Skyens Muppet Scream always brings me absolute joy😭

Great video, as always, Skyen! I really empathise with you, as I'm at what sounds like exactly the same point in my ADHD realisation journey. Learning to ride the waves of productivity when they come and not to feel too much like I'm failing when I just can't bring myself to act. These videos are always a treat and a very much appreciated gift of your time and efforts in making them. Wishing you the best! 🥄

🥄 I love seeing the first reactions to Siofra river well! I was absolutely blown away by that first time and again at 1 other spot during the game

:spoon: KZfaq isn't letting me actually put the spoon in. I hope you get half as much joy from the creation of these videos as I get from watching'em. Take your sweet-ass time, drink deep of Elden Ring - I have to consume it 2nd hand until my new PC comes in, and your analysis enhances everything about the viewing experience.

🥄Ironic 'oohs' and 'aahs' transitioning to 'Holy shit' also describes my first interaction with Siofra River as well

🥄 I’m not here because I need a full series, I’m here because each an every episode is first entertaining and then insightful. (Love the constantly changing censor noises, and I absolutely lost it at the Shrek PNGs) The episodes that already exist are enough, and any new episodes just feel like a gift. Not expected nor deserved, but greatly cherished. Best of luck through the medication process.

As someone who also suffers from ADHD, I completely understand your feeling about not being consistent. I was fortunate, or not depending on how you look at it, to have my ADHD diagnosed early in my childhood. So I have had many years to adjust to medication, habits, and understanding myself. It is not an easy process and I appreciate you taking the time to let yourself adjust. I have watched all of you boss designs series and I love them all. I sometimes come back just to rewatch a series because of how smart and genuine you are when it comes to trying to analyze and understand the extremely deep and complex lore of these games that we love. You show how much you love these games in every episode and I am always looking forward to the next one. Take care of yourself, give yourself time, and understand that while it is hindering, it will not stop you. Thank you for all the great work that you do and I wish you the best of luck in your journey.

🥄 I truly love this series and I'm just happy to know that you have the intention of seeing the game through. I don't play these types of games, so as you learn everything, I do too! I'm happy to wait as long as it takes, it'll be a lovely surprise to my day whenever you upload a new part!

ending february right with a boss designs episode. I love this series

🥄 I always love the little 'editing flourishes' of your videos - they're just amazing little details! Kepp up the excellent work at a tempo that works well for you

i love and support all of your content and i am happy to be patient for this series. I have adored to all of fromsoft let's plays

:spoon: Take care of yourself Skyen, also 3BSkyen is so good to watch. Thanks for always make such good containt

If I recall right a lot of fromsofts dragons, especially the Dragon God from Demon Souls has double jaws in its mouth, so the Dragonkin Soldier double mouth could be an homage to that, but the idea of the dragon being taken on almost as a mantle is incredibly fascinating.

🥄 These are always a joy to watch, I chuckled a lot at the snipers locking on, some very good editing there. I also can't believe that with hundreds of hours in this game and dozens more listening to people talk about it I have never seen nor heard about the Dragonkin's cape like that. Another fascinating detail that's going to have me wondering from here on. Regarding your post-credits commentary, maybe it would help to know that I don't sit here expecting a new episode on a timely schedule? To be honest I sort of forget this series exists between new releases, they're always a treat to be sure but I don't think anyone here is expecting the world of you. Take all the time you need and we'll all keep watching for as long as you are enjoying making them.

🥄I've been following your stuff since the Caster Comics days - I'm glad I've been able to keep enjoying all your various types of stuff, and only wish you the best.