I finished my second playthrough of the Elden Ring DLC and the entire playthrough overall. I tried and tried to beat the final DLC boss without using summons or ashes, but the closest I got over many attempts was about ~30% health. I eventually broke and used mimic tear for the 2nd phase and beat it the 2nd time I reached that point. I’ve also been playing some XCOM2 on commander difficulty
Nostalgia called me, and I once again awoke in the hold of a ship, held prisoner for transport, and uncermoniously dumped upon the dock of Seyda Neen.
Haven’t gotten terribly far, hoofed it to Balmora(of course clearing tombs and caves along the way), have managed to cobble together a mix of Chitin and Netch Leather armor. Grabbed the Demons Spear before joining the Fighters Guild and meeting with Caius.