Third Finger Ruins Elden Ring

Caroline Mae

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27-12-2024

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FromSoftware's Elden Ring, a game renowned for its brutal difficulty and sprawling open world, has once again proven itself a breeding ground for unexpected and often hilarious glitches. The latest to capture the attention of the gaming community? The "Third Finger" glitch, a bizarre exploit that's turning the Lands Between into a playground of unintended consequences.

What is the Third Finger Glitch?

The glitch revolves around the interaction between the player character and the NPC, the Third Finger Sorcerer Roger. Normally, this character acts as a sort of guide, leading players to specific locations. However, players have discovered a way to manipulate his movements, essentially hijacking his intended path and using him as an unwitting pawn in their own chaotic adventures.

How it Works (and Why it's Hilarious)

The exact mechanics behind the glitch are complex and involve precise timing and manipulation of the game's physics engine. What we know is that by exploiting a specific interaction with Roger's AI, players can send him hurtling across the map at breakneck speeds, often resulting in him getting stuck in the environment in incredibly awkward and comical positions.

Videos circulating online show Roger getting wedged between rocks, plummeting off cliffs, and even becoming permanently embedded within the scenery. The sheer absurdity of seeing this supposedly important NPC reduced to a ragdoll propelled across the map by a player's accidental discovery is undeniably entertaining.

Impact on Gameplay (and the Game's Reputation)

While primarily a source of amusement, the Third Finger glitch does raise some interesting points about Elden Ring's inherent instability. While glitches are a common occurrence in open-world games of this scale, the sheer randomness and absurdity of this particular glitch speaks to the complexity – and sometimes fragility – of the game's underlying systems.

Furthermore, the popularity of the glitch highlights the dedicated and creative community surrounding Elden Ring. Players are not only actively seeking out and exploiting these unexpected flaws, but they're also actively sharing their findings and creating content around them, further cementing the game's reputation for its unique blend of challenging gameplay and unexpected humor.

The Future of Glitches in Elden Ring

It remains to be seen whether FromSoftware will patch this particular glitch. Given the game's age and the overwhelmingly positive response to the hilarious consequences, it's possible they might let it remain as an unintended Easter egg of sorts. Whatever their decision, the Third Finger glitch serves as a testament to Elden Ring's enduring appeal and the boundless creativity of its player base. The Lands Between, it seems, will continue to be a source of both brutal challenges and unexpected amusement.