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[GiantBreadbug]

so I'm supposed to be doing lots of things right now but all I can do is sit here and watch this thread

thanks a lot guys

 

[Professor Lich]

What a time to be alive.

 

[Novum_Veritas]

Wasn't there the same issue with Demon's Souls and the loading times?

 

[23qwerty]

Really worried about the load times. Is that patchable?

Wonder how much an SSD would help

 

[GribbleGrunger]

Really worried about the load times. Is that patchable?

I wouldn't worry too much, you don't die very often in Bloodborne...

 

[choclaterra]

coop is still only for bosses correct? people seem to be talking like this is diablo all of a sudden

If it's anything like the older Souls games, coop is possible through the whole stage, that is if you find a summon sign somewhere the beginning of the stage. Most people leave them near white light gates which is why most people think it's boss only.

 

[Retsudo]

Oh, I wish you a great reunion ( ≧∀&#8806ノ
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Team Strength all the way!!! Well at least for my first character. I want to taste the Blooooood!!

Thanks man! Should be a lot of fun!

Have fun tasting the blood of the guilty!

 

[IAmRandom31]

YES!

Fell asleep and awoke an hour later

that hour FLEW by

 

[Reebot]

30 to 45 seconds on average load times for any bonfire port or death. sometimes it can be pretty trolly to stare at the logo (or two if you are switching areas) after waiting all that time just to die in a couple of seconds.

its probably my biggest complaint with BB. the graphical bugs and framerate inconsistencies I can deal with, but the load screen is a buzzkill.

I keep trying to stay positive about the game but its finally gotten to me. I actually don't want to keep playing because of the loads. If, like me, you're stuck at a particular part you spend almost as much time looking at a load screen as fighting the monsters.

 

[Yoshichan]

Do we have HDD/SSD-comparisons?

 

[super-famicom]

Bumping again with the same post as the same questions keep getting asked...


For those who keep asking about starting stats and weapons, I came across this simple breakdown of the starting options, along with advice for newcomers.

Here you go.

This is a good beginner's guide.

 

[RoboPlato]

This is my first digital preorder. I thought they usually unlocked at 3AM EST on release day but it says midnight on my countdown. Is it changed or is the countdown just linked to local release times?

 

[Toxi]

My body is ready for what comes tonight.

 

[Bunta]

Amazon finally shipped my copy. It still says it's supposed to be here tomorrow. We shall see.

 

[Navy Bean]

Really worried about the load times. Is that patchable?

Doubtful. Watching some streams and the load times can be really long at times. Gonna have that "Bloodborne" burned in your soul...

 

[Orthogonal]

Do we have HDD/SSD-comparisons?

Have yet to see any. Hope a reviewer tackles it.

 

[breakfuss]

Fuckin GAF man. The hype wins again. Plus a buddy keeps hounding me. I know this game is going to chew me up and spit me out just like with DS...but against better judgement I'm folding. I hated those games with every fiber of my being but whatever. Can't hurt to give it another try I guess. Maybe it'll click this time. Looks like no Borderlands Collection for now tho

 

[Servbot24]

Really worried about the load times. Is that patchable?

20-25 seconds average, that's pretty standard. Wouldn't be worried.

 

[Boke1879]

Starting to get Friend requests because of this game! Lets go GAF lets let the HYPE consume us all!!!

 

[Laws00]

...and Bloodborne is trending

OH SHIT ITS NATIONAL PUPPY DAY!!??

 

[IAmRandom31]

passing that time, just a bit more

 

[RoboPlato]

Do we have HDD/SSD-comparisons?

I have an SSHD. Will report back if I get some good numbers to compare to on a standard drive.

 

[PBY]

20-25 seconds average, that's pretty standard. Wouldn't be worried.

Mine have been longer than that- 30-40 ish

 

[super-famicom]

OH SHIT ITS NATIONAL PUPPY DAY!!??

 

[LifeLike]

Wonder how much an SSD would help

Oh it definitely would help, but just not as much as you think it would.

 

[Draper]

PSN: cnizzle06

DO IT GAF

 

[Jobbs]

Doubtful. Watching some streams and the load times can be really long at times. Gonna have that "Bloodborne" burned in your soul...

Whether or not the load times are improved, I have a hunch they'll take out the "Bloodborne" thing and replcae it with item descriptions and stuff like usual.

 

[WhiskerFrisker]

Anyone else making a character akin to Dunpeal?

I hope that an armor set similar to that is available. It looks sweet.

 

[Flying Toaster]

OH SHIT ITS NATIONAL PUPPY DAY!!??

Of course, animal sacrifices must be made for Bloodborne.

 

[~Kinggi~]

Yikes seems like the loading times gonna be a big no-no. I really dont like the sound of it, especially in a souls game.

 

[Violater]

In before the:

Wait... wat??
what's this from?

 

[DustyVonEric]

Too bad it looks like Amazon is fucking things up again, scheduled delivery is Thursday. Hasn't even shipped yet.

Damn, I feel you. My pre order from weeks ago is still processing from BestBuy.

I'm just anxiously waiting for a shipment email conformation at this point, but no luck so far

 

[23qwerty]

Oh it definitely would help, but just not as much as you think it would.

Hence me saying "wonder how much"

 

[schlongdog]

If only I didn't have uni tomorrow, how can I be expected to do exam prep on a day like that

 

[Orthogonal]

Wait... wat??
what's this from?

Think it was a Gary Mod.

 

[Hedera]

if it's anything like other souls games, then yes, there are gradiations. for example, the curved great sword in dark souls required a bunch of strength to use, but scaled mainly with dex. other weapons mix in other requirements/scaling stats such as int or faith.

there are also "quality weapons" which is a term that describes weapons that scale evenly from both str and dex. these weapons tend to be swords, but not all swords are quality based. The basic longsword in Dark Souls is an example of a quality weapon, as is the Claymore, with is a moderately sized two handed weapon.

While some swords were only strength based, like the lizard man sword, the majority of non-huge swords in dark souls are either dex centric or quality, while axes and maces tend to favor strength. finesse type weapons like curved swords, ninja weapons, and daggers are dex focused.

I haven't played bloodborne yet, but, again, I'm sure a lot of what's in it harkens back to other souls games.

Ok, good. I just don't want to mess up the leveling part since that's what mede stop playing Dark Souls. I was leveling a certain stat a lot and ignoring others and felt like I wasn't getting anywhere. Should have done some research

 

[Yoshichan]

passing that time, just a bit more

By linking a gif of a game that reminds me strongly of another game that will never be released

 

[todahawk]

New co-op password in OP

awesomesauce, thx!

 

[Nyteshade517]

Of course, animal sacrifices must be made for Bloodborne.

* no puppies were harmed in the making of this OT

 

[deoee]

My chalice dungeon is sens reloaded

Spoiler: possible dungeon rooms, one weapon, one armor set

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CA0UdMZWoAEBSeY.jpg:orig

 

[bounchfx]

fuck it! Cancelled my Amazon order since it still hadn't shipped. Bought on PSN, saved 10 bucks thanks to tax and shipping. Hype is real hype is real hype is real.

 

[Jobbs]

I have a couple questions for anyone who knows..

What does arcane really do besides possibly meeting requirements for certain weapons? How beneficial is it outside of that?

What is the scaling on the saw blade?

 

[ChuckNyce]

I personally wouldn't consider the atrocious load times a small problem, but everything else is looking fantastic, this day is taking forever.

Yea, they're annoying and if I had to pick my biggest problem with the game that would be it. You're faced with probably a 30 second load time between deaths (I've not timed it but it feels lengthy). Given that you can expect to die A LOT, it does hamper things a bit. I only say it's a "small" problem because the game is so good that I'm able to overlook it, but yes it's a blemish on an otherwise fantastic game.

 

[Laurentius]

I mentioned this in another thread, but if you're trying to think of what to name your character, try out this Victorian Name Generator:

http://www.springhole.net/writing_roleplaying_randomators/victoriannames.htm

I think I'm going with Drysdell, or maybe Isadore.

 

[Neoweee]

Most hyped game of my adult life, and the only one I'm intentionally taking time off (a day) to play near launch.

I'm ready.

(But, please, FROM, spend some development on those load times...)

 

[Deleted member 22576]

Hmm, curious to see what the load times are like for this with SSDs in their PS4s.

 

[Deified Data]

Just stop checking Amazon, guys. It's coming, don't worry. More anxiety than its worth.

 

[Shroudent]

Since this is the real OT, I'll ask again:

What gender will your Hunter be, and what will you name him/her?

I'm making a female Hunter and naming her Helvetica. I used this name for previous Souls characters.

What starting Origin will you choose?

I'm going with a Skill (the new Dex) build, so I'm going with

Spoiler

Professional

, which has the highest starting Skill.

Male Hunter named Shroud, Military Veteran. Starting with a saw cleaver until I get that sweet KirkHammer.

 

[ChuckNyce]

I have a couple questions for anyone who knows..

What does arcane really do besides possibly meeting requirements for certain weapons? How beneficial is it outside of that?

What is the scaling on the saw blade?

Arcane provides bonus damage to

Spoiler

magic abilities/weapons

. I've not come across any of those yet but that's my understanding of it.

 

[Yoshichan]

gonna number crunch for a couple of hours, then I'm off to bed... which will be the last time I'll be sleeping for a long, long, long time ._.