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Kong Wen wrote: ↑03 Oct 2019 13:28

Kong Wen wrote: ↑02 Oct 2019 13:51 1 October, 2019 - I booted up Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night last night, got my bearings, and then tackled the Twin Dragon Towers, beating the boss of the level and picking up two new trophies (14/45). I might not have time to make more progress tonight because of pasta, but we'll see.

2 October, 2019 - Had a good Bloodstained session last night during a lengthy PS Chat with an old friend. I beat the train boss and then utterly humiliated the speed demon / light reflector boss thanks to my OP conjured buddies (Poltergeist). Then I just worked on finding and preparing various recipes for quests in town until I couldn't access the enemies I needed for the ingredients anymore. I got four new trophies (18/45) in the process.

Kong Wen wrote: ↑04 Oct 2019 13:12

Kong Wen wrote: ↑03 Oct 2019 13:28

Kong Wen wrote: ↑02 Oct 2019 13:51 1 October, 2019 - I booted up Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night last night, got my bearings, and then tackled the Twin Dragon Towers, beating the boss of the level and picking up two new trophies (14/45). I might not have time to make more progress tonight because of pasta, but we'll see.

2 October, 2019 - Had a good Bloodstained session last night during a lengthy PS Chat with an old friend. I beat the train boss and then utterly humiliated the speed demon / light reflector boss thanks to my OP conjured buddies (Poltergeist). Then I just worked on finding and preparing various recipes for quests in town until I couldn't access the enemies I needed for the ingredients anymore. I got four new trophies (18/45) in the process.

3 October, 2019 - Another good session where I think I added something like 20% map completion. I beat the sexy vampire lady, the dragon, and a boss I wasn't supposed to beat yet. Got a bunch of new gear, and found a new zone. I also added four new trophies (22/45). I got too tired and kept dying so I had to stop, but things are rolling along now.

Kong Wen wrote: ↑05 Oct 2019 13:35

Kong Wen wrote: ↑04 Oct 2019 13:12

Kong Wen wrote: ↑03 Oct 2019 13:28

2 October, 2019 - Had a good Bloodstained session last night during a lengthy PS Chat with an old friend. I beat the train boss and then utterly humiliated the speed demon / light reflector boss thanks to my OP conjured buddies (Poltergeist). Then I just worked on finding and preparing various recipes for quests in town until I couldn't access the enemies I needed for the ingredients anymore. I got four new trophies (18/45) in the process.

3 October, 2019 - Another good session where I think I added something like 20% map completion. I beat the sexy vampire lady, the dragon, and a boss I wasn't supposed to beat yet. Got a bunch of new gear, and found a new zone. I also added four new trophies (22/45). I got too tired and kept dying so I had to stop, but things are rolling along now.

4 October, 2019 - I beat several bosses and found my way to what must be the last or second-last zone (if my map completion % is anything to judge by), amassing 9 new trophies in the process (31/45). I should be able to beat this game today, but I bet the Platinum grind will take a bit longer since it involves hunting down every item in the game.

Kong Wen wrote: ↑06 Oct 2019 02:44

Kong Wen wrote: ↑05 Oct 2019 13:35

Kong Wen wrote: ↑04 Oct 2019 13:12

3 October, 2019 - Another good session where I think I added something like 20% map completion. I beat the sexy vampire lady, the dragon, and a boss I wasn't supposed to beat yet. Got a bunch of new gear, and found a new zone. I also added four new trophies (22/45). I got too tired and kept dying so I had to stop, but things are rolling along now.

4 October, 2019 - I beat several bosses and found my way to what must be the last or second-last zone (if my map completion % is anything to judge by), amassing 9 new trophies in the process (31/45). I should be able to beat this game today, but I bet the Platinum grind will take a bit longer since it involves hunting down every item in the game.

5 October, 2019 - I beat the game, beat the post-game super-boss, completed the bestiary and the map, and collected all the shards. As predicted, I'm nowhere close to completing the item list, which makes up the last 5 trophies available (I currently have 40/45). This last step will involve farming enemies, grinding for money to buy junk to dismantle, and polishing off a couple quests.

Kong Wen wrote: ↑07 Oct 2019 15:27

Kong Wen wrote: ↑06 Oct 2019 02:44

Kong Wen wrote: ↑05 Oct 2019 13:35

4 October, 2019 - I beat several bosses and found my way to what must be the last or second-last zone (if my map completion % is anything to judge by), amassing 9 new trophies in the process (31/45). I should be able to beat this game today, but I bet the Platinum grind will take a bit longer since it involves hunting down every item in the game.

5 October, 2019 - I beat the game, beat the post-game super-boss, completed the bestiary and the map, and collected all the shards. As predicted, I'm nowhere close to completing the item list, which makes up the last 5 trophies available (I currently have 40/45). This last step will involve farming enemies, grinding for money to buy junk to dismantle, and polishing off a couple quests.

6 October, 2019 - I spent a few hours yesterday tracking down the last few items in the bestiary that I needed for crafting, then made all the recipes, completed all the quests for rare loot, and then crafted all the weapons and armour. One of the great things about this game is that they give you ALL KINDS of options to boost farming, including +Luck gear, all kinds of mobility assistance, and they include recipes and item drops in the Archives. Great game! Bloodstained Platinum achieved!

I also decided to keep the momentum up and get started on the next game of Sharecrow's October Beatdown (SOB Fest) by restarting my Hollow Knight file and doing a bit of money grinding for map supplies.

Kong Wen wrote: ↑08 Oct 2019 13:51

Kong Wen wrote: ↑07 Oct 2019 15:27

Kong Wen wrote: ↑06 Oct 2019 02:44 5 October, 2019 - I beat the game, beat the post-game super-boss, completed the bestiary and the map, and collected all the shards. As predicted, I'm nowhere close to completing the item list, which makes up the last 5 trophies available (I currently have 40/45). This last step will involve farming enemies, grinding for money to buy junk to dismantle, and polishing off a couple quests.

6 October, 2019 - I spent a few hours yesterday tracking down the last few items in the bestiary that I needed for crafting, then made all the recipes, completed all the quests for rare loot, and then crafted all the weapons and armour. One of the great things about this game is that they give you ALL KINDS of options to boost farming, including +Luck gear, all kinds of mobility assistance, and they include recipes and item drops in the Archives. Great game! Bloodstained Platinum achieved!

I also decided to keep the momentum up and get started on the next game of Sharecrow's October Beatdown (SOB Fest) by restarting my Hollow Knight file and doing a bit of money grinding for map supplies.

7 October, 2019 - Spending all my money on map supplies may have been a mistake, as I later unlocked a vendor that sells useful stuff... I also beat one main boss and a couple mini-bosses and found my way into a new area (Greenpath). Getting the hang of the platforming and fighting a little more now. This game is gorgeous.

Kong Wen wrote: ↑10 Oct 2019 13:41

Kong Wen wrote: ↑08 Oct 2019 13:51

Kong Wen wrote: ↑07 Oct 2019 15:27 6 October, 2019 - I spent a few hours yesterday tracking down the last few items in the bestiary that I needed for crafting, then made all the recipes, completed all the quests for rare loot, and then crafted all the weapons and armour. One of the great things about this game is that they give you ALL KINDS of options to boost farming, including +Luck gear, all kinds of mobility assistance, and they include recipes and item drops in the Archives. Great game! Bloodstained Platinum achieved!

I also decided to keep the momentum up and get started on the next game of Sharecrow's October Beatdown (SOB Fest) by restarting my Hollow Knight file and doing a bit of money grinding for map supplies.

7 October, 2019 - Spending all my money on map supplies may have been a mistake, as I later unlocked a vendor that sells useful stuff... I also beat one main boss and a couple mini-bosses and found my way into a new area (Greenpath). Getting the hang of the platforming and fighting a little more now. This game is gorgeous.

Back to this after a Day of Rest.

9 October - I progressed through Greenpath and found a couple of hidden areas, rescued a Knight, found the Stagway, popped back to town, and bought two Charms. I believe I'm benched right outside the area's boss room, so I'll tackle that tonight.