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[Draugoth]

Using a device that can convert brain activity into game inputs, Twitch streamer Perrikaryal was able to beat the first two bosses in Shadow of the Erdtree. She also uses eye-tracking software to make the playthrough possible, adding to the level of focus required to beat the bosses.

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Basically, Perrikaryal has specific keybinds to perform in-game actions when the EEG reads a specific signal. In a separate clip, she explained she uses thoughts like imagining a cricket to jump, pushing a box forward to roll, and tensing with anger to heal.

How she does it:

 

[Ozzy Onya A2Z]

Mind control was acknowledged.

 

[T4keD0wN]

 

[ZehDon]

We've arrived:

 

[RadioactiveLobster]

I can't wait for the Karl Jobst video in 6 months once someone figures out it was faked/all a lie.

Joking (maybe??) aside, that's pretty cool and I could see that tech being very helpful for people with disabilities.

My grandmother, who was quadriplegic, controlled her computer with a custom made controller she blew puffs of air onto to actuate a switch to move the mouse and select things on an onscreen keyboard and this was 15-20 years ago. It was similar to the Sip-N-Puff control system but not exactly like it.

 

[RoboFu]

Of course it's fake.

 

[Arsic]

Good luck on the final boss with this lmao.

 

[TheDarkPhantom]

No way it's real lol

 

[acidagfc]

Total BS.

Making single button presses in sequence - sure, I'd believe that. But moving and controlling camera and attacking and using items - no fucking way dude.

Not the worst way to get the attention without showing ass on camera, though.

 

[clintar]

Oh yeah, I beat a boss and all I had was my fingertips.

 

[adamsapple]

Seems as real as me beating one of these games without cheat engine.

 

[Knightime_X]

Now I want to see someone win evo with mind controls.

 

[a multicultural team of v]

On one hand I hope Elon sees this so he can absolutely fucking bury her, on the other I hope he doesn't because she doesn't deserve the exposure.

 

[kiphalfton]

Seems as real as me beating one of these games without cheat engine.

Relatively attractive female pretending to beat boss with some stupid ass gimmick.

Let the views roll in from idiots.

But I guess that's what tiktok, YouTube shorts, etc. are is just clickbait garbage.

 

[Hayabusabruh]

 

[Johnny Concrete]

Maybe she mindcontrols her sweaty boyfriend that just beat the boss off-camera?

 

[Zathalus]

Reading this gives some more details:

This Gamer Turned EEG Tech Into a Game Controller

Questing through Elden Ring on the power of thought alone

spectrum.ieee.org

- Using an accelerometer as well not just the EEG.
- Has a postgraduate degree in psychology where she works with EEG systems.
- She uses software offered by Emotiv, a consumer-neurotech company.

No idea if it’s real or not, but I’m not going to dismiss it immediately.

 

[semiconscious]

 

[Cobaiye]

Jfc I can't stand this forum anymore, ban me please.

 

[nowhat]

Jfc I can't stand this forum anymore, ban me please.

You know you can just leave?

 

[timothet]

Total BS.

Making single button presses in sequence - sure, I'd believe that. But moving and controlling camera and attacking and using items - no fucking way dude.

Not the worst way to get the attention without showing ass on camera, though.

The title is misleading. Look at lower left corner. She also uses eye tracking and head gyro movements to control character. That's why she is able to do multiple actions simultaneously.

 

[acm2000]

Seems as real as me beating one of these games without cheat engine.

its real alright, she beat all of the game using it. Now her setup is upgraded so mind control is for attacks, eye tracking for camera movement, motion control for player movement, and voice control for changing items etc.

malenia took her days and days and days tho

 

[cripterion]

That's pretty cool. I remember seeing a swedish girl beating bosses with a dancepad.

Also makes me think about all of the people whining that the game is too hard lol.

 

[PanzerCute]

I can't wait for the Karl Jobst video in 6 months once someone figures out it was faked/all a lie.

You made me spit my coffee on my laptop hahaha.

Good one!

 

[Hrk69]

I have beaten the DLC with my wiener

 

[StueyDuck]

Yeah... I'm gonna go team fake.

But still an interesting concept either way, Elon musk getting wet seeing this

 

[Mephisto40]

You can clearly see in the videos she is using eye tracking for the button inputs and a gyroscopic controller on her head for the movement

Where on earth they have got "mind control" from I have no idea

 

[GHG]

The real person doing the damage:

 

[Bloobs]

 

[Skifi28]

"-Imagine the possibilities of such technology for people with prosthetic limbs."

*Plays videogames with mind to have hands free for eating doritos*

 

[Revolutionary]

I see summons. Run invalidated.

/s

 

[Portugeezer]

I have my doubts

 

[Paasei]

MK ULTRA mind control?

 

[Mr Moose]

Nice, the "my boyfriend in the background using a controller" headset.

 

[Dazraell]

Big brain moment

 

[Angry_Megalodon]

Ok, time for the platinum run in Stellar Blade.

 

[Rivdoric]

simp simp simp simp simp

 

[acm2000]

I see summons. Run invalidated.

/s

you shouldve seen how long it took her to beat melenia even using summons, it was a wild long long long ride.

 

[Hudo]

So, does this device just read activity of certain brain regions and maps that onto buttons or what? And if so, how many false positive/false negative inputs are there? Anything more sophisticated would require modding or direct access to the control system in the game. Does she explain how this is implemented?

 

[NanaMiku]

 

[Evil Calvin]

Come on people.......really? Does ANYONE believe this?

Chick should be banned.

 

[poodaddy]

Jfc I can't stand this forum anymore, ban me please.

JFC I can't stand whiny little bitch posters who shit on the forum and then continue to come to it like an absolute idiot who isn't in control of their actions, ban this mental midget please.

 

[LordCBH]

Looks fake as shit to me

 

[phaedrus]

We've arrived:

 

[Shakka43]

 

[Cobaiye]

JFC I can't stand whiny little bitch posters who shit on the forum and then continue to come to it like an absolute idiot who isn't in control of their actions, ban this mental midget please.

Right, I just miss the old place, you guys are trying so hard to be the complete opposite of the other forum, alienating member like me who don't want to deal with that shit.

 

[Sgt.Asher]

Team fake

 

[poodaddy]

Right, I just miss the old place, you guys are trying so hard to be the complete opposite of the other forum, alienating member like me who don't want to deal with that shit.

I get what you're saying, but I don't really understand how this topic inspired this level of ire? I feel like I'm missing what specifically made you so angry....but I do empathize with what you're saying to an extent, if you're referring to how many try hards focus more on drama and culture wars than game news. If I'm misinterpreting that, then my apologies.

 

[M1chl]

Can`t help but notice, that with these odd controllers women seems to have upper hand.

 

[Zathalus]

Yeah seems rather legit then. Obviously it’s not just the EEG doing the work but cool nonetheless.