I did that twice and Mirror once and got his gear and trophy.
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I did that twice and Mirror once and got his gear and trophy.
Morrigan Stark
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That is awesome.Damn, i just disconnected when i got invaded, and when i went back online again, i was greeted with this:
I had no idea that you would be punished for disconnecting while being invaded. I suck at PvP and i kinda hate being invaded since i pretty much always lose, so so far i have mostly been disconnected when getting invaded. I have probably done it at least 5 times though, so its not just because of one disconnect. It seems that you only get one Bone Of Order too, so if you mess up twice with one character, then you cant summon or be summoned with that character ever again :\
Really? I know it's always easier the second time around because you know what to expect, but I found my going as a mage (first playthrough) much, much easier so far than with my dex. Haven't made a tank yet.
It did for me. If not, I have no idea why my dex has sin, because I never used a cracked eye orb to invade (Bell cov invasions don't count as sin, I had tons under my belt when I met Cromwell and he said I had no sin) and never aggro'd any other NPCs, so it has to be her. Kind of dumb but oh well. Haven't even met any blue invaders in NG+ yet, anyway.
After dying once in that fight, I got her to survive right after. I summoned her, and a Sunbro tank, and somehow she made it out alive, and I wasn't even trying to keep her alive specifically. It was pretty cool,
Sunbro was tanking Sinner with his great shield while I took out the pyromancers with my gold pine resin-buffed dual kats, then I spammed pyros on the remaining Sinner to finish it off. Somehow Lucatiel survived the entire deal. When I told my friend he said, "clearly a glitch". LOL.
Dumb broad didn't even enter the fog the first time I fought Flexile in NG+, so I was stuck with a defense-buffed Flexile and his ninjas who all ganked me. ;_; When I got her again, she locked on some invisible enemies (I think the bleeding monsters on the platform above where her sign is) and wouldn't follow me, I had to run back to get her to follow me and then she got stuck somewhere again. Her AI is really piss poor, lol. I remember in NG with my dex I got her for Smelter, then before crossing the fog I made some adjustments to my gear and then entered the fog only to see her plummet down in the lava at the very same time, leaving me alone with a buffed Smelter. It did not go well. xD
Dumb broad didn't even enter the fog the first time I fought Flexile in NG+, so I was stuck with a defense-buffed Flexile and his ninjas who all ganked me. ;_; When I got her again, she locked on some invisible enemies (I think the bleeding monsters on the platform above where her sign is) and wouldn't follow me, I had to run back to get her to follow me and then she got stuck somewhere again. Her AI is really piss poor, lol. I remember in NG with my dex I got her for Smelter, then before crossing the fog I made some adjustments to my gear and then entered the fog only to see her plummet down in the lava at the very same time, leaving me alone with a buffed Smelter. It did not go well. xD
I beat him with 4 souls too. That sweep needs to be dodged, not blocked, unless maybe you have a greatshield and tons of stamina. If I blocked it I got my guard broken and then got OHKOed if he did his second swing. But it's not that hard to dodge, just roll sideways (I have 20 ADP, dunno if that helps with i-frames or not... still unclear about Agility). If you mess up you're kind of dead, sadly, since it stunlocks, but it's doable. Just circle strafe and stay on his left leg as much as possible, and manage your stamina cautiously, a few hits at the time. He's challenging but not as bad as the Ancient Dragon, IMO. Then again if you do beat the dragon that will make Vendrick easier, with an extra Giant soul, I imagine.
There is some pretty cool stuff there to be found. I thought they were really cool myself, and had a lot of fun fighting the enemies. Certainly better than the enemies on the run up to the A
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rogerroger22
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I'd rather have multiple active characters on the go (within reason) - I like how each one can feel different depending on weapons, Armour, shields, spells, etc - and the choices you need to make based on how you want to spend your stats (instead of just maxing them all).
A large part of the fun for me is the building from scratch and the rise to power, not 'rising to power, then just tweaking from there'.
Then there is a bit of the RP reasons for it:
My warrior is a warrior, true and proud - he don't need no stinking attunement slots or pyromancy flames or spells.
My hexer is nimble, and agile, with a slightly evil bent - her character design, clothing, weapon choice reflect that - she doesn't have the need for bulky shields or heavy armor, and rather focus on faster casting, nimble rolling.
Yes - with enough stats spread around I can technically accomplish both, but out of principal - I'd rather not.
Magic is powerful in PvP. PvE IDK.
theSlacker
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I know this was pages ago, but she appears in blood gulch
using one of the two drop down areas to access areas that you may not know existed in that zone. The one you can reach her at is closer to the beginning and takes you up to that ledge that has a bunch of statues spitting at you. Look for signs about it or just walk along the edge with a torch to see it.
People have said different things about this. May be better to let her take the first hit on you since I think that makes it sure that you don't get sin from it.
Well at least you know you are being cheap and underhanded. :3
I remember hating the bellbros till I tried being one. Ever single time I tried to give the host a fair fight they either went for the door or summoned more people. Stopped that shit fast. I do agree with you though. There is no fair in invading or being invaded. I'm more then willing to wait in an area that I've cleared or turn mobs against an invader, and only don't summon more people since I know I can take on most people alone, not out of fairness.
Knight starts really nice as well. think 2 more points in magic stats then the bandit, but can talk to the guy without needing to respec after.
Morrigan Stark
Arrogant Smirk
Yup, I'm exactly the same. I like building them from the ground up and I also have "themed" character for role-playing reasons. I'd use the Soul Vessel for minor tweaks (if at all, so far haven't needed it) at the most, not for a complete respec.
int is pretty ineffective early on, but they get super powerful by the end, and you can get through the early game just two handing a mace so eh.
faith stays constant
hexes are nuts
Servbot #42
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YES! i got rank 3 in rat covenant and got teh ring that disables invasions notifications........it only really worked on one dude but still, the others i think knew i was there. Also shrine of amana still sucks but i made it to the third bonfire yay more asshole magic users! Oh and i'm labeled a sinner for some obscure reason and i get invaded a lot by the assholes of covenant of justice, life sucks.
bob_arctor
Tough_Smooth
Quick question: what's the point of using the
Pharros Lockstone's in Grave Of Saints when it just makes those 2 rat statues spew acid?? Was pretty pissed off at wasting them. I did manage to use another that actually lowered a drawbridge, but the connecting bridge is still up on the other side. Bah. Also, was I summoned in this particular area and killed by people who were in the Rat Covenant? I ended up joining to be safe.
what is this ring?
i think it just takes a while to build up a mage properly. I am starting a "use all but pyro" character right now so that he can catch up to my first character who is mellee dex (with minor pyro but no stats) but she is at halfway or so. It will take a while to run around and collect all the sorceries, get both faith and INT up, and get prepared. Will start with faith as this seems to be accessible earlier than the others.
InfiniDragon
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Yeah careful with the disconnects during invasions. You'll get hosed and won't be able to do co-op (but still can be invaded).
Solution is to sign out of PSN/Live before entering a "popular" zone like Iron Keep or Tower of Flame. Still get to flip the middle finger to Mr./Ms. Ganker and no consequences.
Solution is to sign out of PSN/Live before entering a "popular" zone like Iron Keep or Tower of Flame. Still get to flip the middle finger to Mr./Ms. Ganker and no consequences.
Servbot #42
Unconfirmed Member
They are traps for the dudes you summon in, kinda shitty traps but still. Phaross is the same way so maybe save your locktones.
Did you ever send back any summoners when you were doing co-op? that counts as sin I think? Though who knows. I checked after I did that one side thing, killed her, and then didn't get sin. Even checked. odd.
Deified Data
Banned
Tank with a ranged option is definitely the easiest way I've found to play, but there are quite a few bosses that casters can walk all over.
Servbot #42
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http://darksouls2.wiki.fextralife.com/Slumbering+Dragoncrest+Ring#.UzH3v86p05Q
Ummm according to the wiki they tried it and the host still gets notified so i'm getting conflicting information.
its the
slumbering
What info said it was canceling the invasion message? Anyway, unlikely as FROM seems to be trying to prevent ganking of unsuspecting noobs this round.
I have a plan but it is limited by cracked red eye orbs...I can however get a good amount of them relatively quickly from the start of the game but once they are gone it is harder.
Morrigan Stark
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Dat cognitive dissonance? Get a taste of your own medicine, bro.
I did not coop with this character in NG, except once,
when I had two invaders in Belfry Luna I summoned a phantom,[/quote] and then I entered the fog after taking them out, not knowing it was the boss right away. We killed the boss together so no dismissal from my part.
Maybe something else I did counted as sin, but I can't fathom what it could be...
Maybe something else I did counted as sin, but I can't fathom what it could be...
Just wanted to repost this, if anyone could give me a hand.
Maybe it's been mentioned in here already (long OT2 in addition to original OT is hella long), but I'm guessing http://farfire.darksoulsii.com/pc/players/index.html is a site run by From? It would be cool if they would flesh it out to a point where you could pull individual stats for your character.
Also, what is Total Clear, since there are almost 5k on the Xbox 360 and only 5 on the PS3?
I had the Infamous SS CE show up from Amazon last Tuesday, my son has finished it twice, and I have yet to touch it, and have almost no interest in doing so for now. I don't have a ton of gaming time, I think at around 35 hours into DS2 right now, so when I do have time, it's all Souls all the time.
Also, what is Total Clear, since there are almost 5k on the Xbox 360 and only 5 on the PS3?
I had the Infamous SS CE show up from Amazon last Tuesday, my son has finished it twice, and I have yet to touch it, and have almost no interest in doing so for now. I don't have a ton of gaming time, I think at around 35 hours into DS2 right now, so when I do have time, it's all Souls all the time.
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I played a lot of game that i put a lot of hours into, but Dark Souls 2 is the only one that made me think about wanting to play it after I put the controller down as well.
Clear GOTY!
I don't see anything even remotely coming close to dethroning it in the upcoming year, same as when Dark Souls 1 was released.
Same here. This is easily the best game to come out since Dark Souls. It's almost unfair how much better these games are compared to everything else.
I don't care about PvP, so I'm just going up and up and up.
Deified Data
Banned
I'm sort of thinking about stopping there as well. Possibly 160.
Some people piss me off in pvp. I was in NG+ in
going toward
getting ready to fight the giant group of badass enemies in the way of the bridge when I get invaded by a blue spirit. I shrug it off, wait for the guy to come to me, get rid of 90% of his health.
He then runs into the giant group of badass enemies and heals while I dodge their attacks. Since he healed, I run the fuck away to spread out the enemies chasing my ass(in NG+ you can't lose these particular enemies' aggro no matter how much you run). So, dude chases me a long way, a couple of the 5 or so enemies chasing me fell off cliffs, and we get into a fight again with 3 whip/halberd enemies constantly harassing me. I take out two and bring the guy down to 10% again(He was a large club user that couldn't possibly be easier to dodge, only stuff he hit me with was wrath of the gods), but I'm still dealing with one whip guy. He backs off, and all of a sudden I see "Arbiter spirit has left your world" in the bottom middle of my screen.
Fucking A. Sore loser, not like he had anything to lose.
huntsman's copse
the chariot
He then runs into the giant group of badass enemies and heals while I dodge their attacks. Since he healed, I run the fuck away to spread out the enemies chasing my ass(in NG+ you can't lose these particular enemies' aggro no matter how much you run). So, dude chases me a long way, a couple of the 5 or so enemies chasing me fell off cliffs, and we get into a fight again with 3 whip/halberd enemies constantly harassing me. I take out two and bring the guy down to 10% again(He was a large club user that couldn't possibly be easier to dodge, only stuff he hit me with was wrath of the gods), but I'm still dealing with one whip guy. He backs off, and all of a sudden I see "Arbiter spirit has left your world" in the bottom middle of my screen.
Fucking A. Sore loser, not like he had anything to lose.
Deified Data
Banned
Are there downsides to losing as an invader in this game?
Yeah I saw it on the wiki and decided to get rank 3 in the Rat Covenant for it, sounded amazing.
I tested it 3 times, messaging people after I invaded. They all said they still got a notification when I invaded.
So of course I changed what it said on the wiki so people don't get hyped up about it like I did!
That's how I am, I'm like 175 in NG Sorcerer
I know as a red spirit the only thing that happens is that you leave a bloodpool with your souls where you used a cracked red eye orb, which is generally next to the bonfire. You stay human. Gray spirit loses nothing at all.
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Deified Data
Banned
Vaguely remember pre-release fluff outlining how invaders would face greater punishment for losing - not only sin but hollowfication, etc. Either it never materialized or it was greatly exagerated. Sin is a reward for PVP-minded players, as far as I'm concerned.
Morrigan Stark
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Yeah, its good thing that they have a mechanism for this in place indeed. I still think it kinda sucks that you cant turn it off though, since getting invaded can be just as annoying as it is for the invader to get a disconnecting message, in my opinion (getting far in a level, get killed and you have to start over again from the last bonfire and maybe lose your souls if die before recovering them, that can be pretty annoying. Playing offline is possible of course, but then you're leaving out all other online stuff like seeing messages and co-op). I love the invasion idea in general though, it makes the game feel more "alive" (or what i shall say), eventhough that i personally dont always like to be invaded at random times.
Luckily invasions zrent that common besides a few areas though, so i guess its not really a big problem with the random summonings. But invasion is a part of the game, even if i dont like it that much, so i think its good that they have a mechanism that tries to prevent manual disconnections from happening. Oh well, i learned my lesson the hard way, so i wont disconnect again even if i find it to be annoying sometimes
Doesnt that somewhat defeats the purpose if you can be invaded even after getting banned? Unless you care about co-op, you can just keep disconnecting. But i guess this is the best solution since i assume that the majority of Dark Souls 2 players want to do some co-op, or at least have it available if needed. I like that they have this in place, especially because it prevents rage quits in arranged PvP. Can you still do arranged PvP in the convenants if you get banned by the way?
See my post here:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=105702353#post105702353
You probably have to disconnect at least 5+ times. I'm unsure what it counts it for. I sometimes disconnected in co-op too since the NPC died and i didnt want to miss the trophy. I dont know if it counts towards that too. But yeah, its best to avoid it. I definitelly wont disconnect any more times. That "ban" scared me a bit
I'm loving the sin I've racked up, that's for sure. But nah, the only covenant you actually lose anything for dieing is Rat Covenant. Unless the Blue spirits lose something. Which I doubt.
On the other hand, though, they made red eye orbs difficult as hell to get so invasions are absurdly limited(Till you murder a ton of NPCs before NG+). So yeah, as with most the pre-release stuff with this game, this too seems to be fluff. Which I'm not too pissed about because there are a lot of things to like about what they made(And I was mostly on media blackout).
Deified Data
Banned
Anyone planning a ladle-only challenge run?
Red Liquorice
Member
I hope the NPC in
of
isn't important. After I killed the boss I got sick of her
and killed her. Was it the same vocal as Queen of Latria?
The boss of that area was both super easy and super creepy, one of the oddest in any Souls game I think, so far they've been pretty tame or reruns of previous ideas, but this was.... odd!
I haven't found the areas from Drangleic Castle onwards that interesting actually, I've kind of just done what needed to be done and got through them. I was surprised by the design of
And I had a theory after seeing
that she was
, I even tried shooting a soul arrow to see if it was
, either it didn't reach or you can't attack her.
Shrine
Amana
singing
The boss of that area was both super easy and super creepy, one of the oddest in any Souls game I think, so far they've been pretty tame or reruns of previous ideas, but this was.... odd!
I haven't found the areas from Drangleic Castle onwards that interesting actually, I've kind of just done what needed to be done and got through them. I was surprised by the design of
Velstadt - obvious nod to Garl Vinland.
the Queen
Gwynevere
an illusion!
nrvalleytime
Member
Hey now. Let's not set the bar too high for the rest of us.
Makes me angry that you would try to stir the pot like that.
Just make it Mundane for the surprisingly decent damage. Still a great challenge with that range.
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People though the same about Dark Souls 1, but when the PC version appeared, people hacked into the files & were able to view all the levels & they were indeed all connected.
Can't find that video, but it was something like this
I wouldn't doubt Dark Souls 2 is the same, after all, there is no load times whatsoever if you were to walk to all the areas.
got 1 shoted the first time.
then beat it with my bow.
just beat garl vinland. ^^
not sure what is up with the guy in the room behind him.
will check later.
opend some doors now.
behind the one in the forrest of giants was nothing I could do.
now I am in Aldia's Keep.
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