i need to make a new char but was thinking of hitting like 130 and killing mogh but not burning the erdtree. Not really sure what more there is to prepare

I got the base game at launch and took about a moth to beat it. Didn't start a NG+ so I may be able to use my original character, but I also created a new one just in case. Haven't really played much though so I'm probably not going to be ready for SotE when it launches.

I haven't played since August of last year (Remnant 2 came out and took up my Souls-style game slot)

Just going to start up a new character, get back in the groove and then do the DLC

kinda wish the dlc was completely separate from the main game. the best part of these games is when you start out fresh and every weapon and item you find is exciting and useful. like what good is any weapon i find in the dlc going to be when i already have a +10 moonveil?

I started a new character (mostly because I no longer have a working PC, so I had to switch to playing on my roommate's PS5) and am about 40 hours in now. I know I should be trying to actually advance, but I can't stop myself from puttering around the open world.

I did, for once, decide to restrain myself and only level my main stats (Strength, Vigor, Endurance) instead of branching out into a little bit of everything to hit stat requirements for spells and weapons just to try them out. Either I suddenly got a lot better than I remembered being, or leveling sensibly makes the game like 10x easier.

One problem I'm anticipating for the DLC: I've already settled into an aesthetic I like, with lightly-armored sellsword vibes (bastard sword, Vulgar Militia armor, bandit boots, bandit manchettes). So there is a good chance that I pick up all the new DLC items, go "oh that's neat, but not for this character" and then never give them a decent shot. :P

Edit: Holy shit Starscourge Radahn is, like, a real boss? The first time I played I killed him on my second try and I didn't really understand what all the fuss was about. I spent the entire rest of the game making fun of him by pointing out enemies that are "literally stronger than Radahn." But, uh, now he's kicking my teeth in and it turns out I didn't learn the fight at all. Did his hitboxes used to be bugged or something? I seem to recall that I previously killed him just by hugging his feet and mashing R1 while all his attacks missed me, but that is not currently happening, LMAO.