Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross talk about the basics of Dark Souls III, then move on to hit the Cemetery of Ash and Firelink Shrine in depth.

Listen to the beginning of the episode for our spoiler policy.



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The Ring Cycle
Garbage guide
Cool world structure charts
Reference to bonfire making. I can't find one to bonfire extinguishing but it was in early material
Seathe's Chandler
Xeno's Paradox
4 Corners
Get on dat roof!
The Ceremonial Band


Episode 90: Basics, Cemetery of Ash, and Firelink Shrine

An undead favourite. From Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross, the creators of "Watch Out for Fireballs!", Bonfireside Chat is a podcast dedicated entirely to the Souls series of games. Starting with Dark Souls, we take a journey through the areas of the game and comment on lore, gameplay, bossfights... everything. Now covering Elden Ring on Patreon. Praise the Sun!

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This morning saw the release of the first trailer for the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC expansion for Elden Ring, and we think it looks pretty neat. So we recorded a little reaction episode and are making it available for everyone to share in the excitement.

In this episode we also discuss our tentative plans for covering the DLC. Since it's releasing on June 21, 2024 and we need to play it before we can structure the season, don't expect in-depth coverage until sometime in July. We will likely put up a first impressions episode shortly after release to tide you over, though.

Bonfireside Chat will return for what appears to be a lengthy season, based on all of the stuff shown in the trailer. The format of the show will likely remain unchanged, and Real Lich Hours will continue its normal release schedule as well.

We're excited to have you along for the ride. Now let's go touch that arm!

Shadow of the Erdtree Trailer Reaction

In this very special public feed episode, we're talking about late game areas with our audience and special guests Austin Walker* and SekiroDubi (*not pictured)!

273: Roundtable Roundtable Farum Azula and Mohgwyn Palace

The above ground Shunning-Grounds got too full. Part 2.

263: Subterranean Shunning-Grounds

Yes, I was interested in renting a room that you had posted about. Tell me, does the unit have central air?

Well, no, I'm not particularly interested in start a war with the Erd Tree, but hey, for that monthly rent, I'll do anything.

252: Volcano Manor, Part 2

This is an unlocked, free-for-everyone version of our second episode about Stormveil Castle. Want more? Check out our [Patreon](patreon.com/duckfeedtv). Happy Elden Ring Anniversary and DLC Announcement!

We've been in the shadow of Stormveil Castle for the entire game, learning of Godrick's misdeeds... and it's time to make him pay. This episode picks up at the courtyard of Stormveil Castle and goes through the Godrick the Grafted boss fight, and we also talk about activating his Great Rune at the tower.

Episode 90: Basics, Cemetery of Ash, and Firelink Shrine

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