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[Eccocid]

I am typing this post from office right now without any sleep and dreaming about playing Bloodborne again tonight.. haha

I played like 5 hours last night but at around 4 am i felt i am losing my focus and dying all the time.

I really loved the new gameplay system. It feels so fluid. And lack of shield adds much more tension. In Souls games when you enter a new area you just pop up your shield and walk slowly now this time you have to spot the mob asap and attack to it before it attacks to you since you can't defend.

But damn loading times.. They are way too long. Hope they fixed it with a patch and make it short as other souls games.

Also does this game have any AA? Atmopshere is great and level design is awesome so far. First area reminds me the Demons Souls 1-1 and 1-4. But lack of proper AA makes it look like very ugly sometimes. I know its From Software and they were never technical marvels but i was expecting more since it is a Sony funded game...

 

[TheChewyWaffles]

Ok so why don't I have any weapons to start? This sucks. I can't kill anything.

 

[Yoshichan]

Ok so why don't I have any weapons to start? This sucks. I can't kill anything.

Did you die yet?

 

[Pinktaco]

I'll just walk the dog and then I'm streaming: SteffenD89. Disclaimer I've only ever played like 10 hours of demon's souls and I've been on aan amost complete media blackout from this game.

30 minutes or so and I'll be on =]

 

[noomi]

so a friend just told me...

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there is a 3rd bell that you need to help people... I have two b ells right now that were given to me, one so summon (has two options) and one to cancel search (has two options), so there is yet another one now?

 

[Eccocid]

Fucking hell just reached the cleric beast 2 things
PS gold headphones make his screams all that much worst
2nd thing

I died when he was like, 1/8th hp

thanks miyazaki

I was like one shot at first try at that boss. But then i noticed its your usual big-am i hitting to it- damn camera- souls series boss. It's a little bit chaotic fight and it's easier if you don't lock on.

 

[TheChewyWaffles]

Did you die yet?

Hell yes I have. Over and over.

 

[Sullichin]

 

[thatdamnmook]

lol, I completely missed the first boss and went straight to

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Father Gascoine

Didn't do too bad considering but lol

 

[Marvel]

You can get the

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summoning bell for only one insight

How many do you need for the

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Sinister Bell?

 

[Teknoman]

Fucking hell just reached the cleric beast 2 things
PS gold headphones make his screams all that much worst
2nd thing

I died when he was like, 1/8th hp

thanks miyazaki

Yeah his/her/its screams are just too unsettling. I dont think I could take wearing headphones for that lol.

 

[Yoshichan]

Hell yes I have. Over and over.

Then you should get your starting weapons in the town.

 

[red731]

Fucking hell just reached the cleric beast 2 things
PS gold headphones make his screams all that much worst

Oh my.
And the sound profile isn't even out, right?

 

[Teknoman]

Hell yes I have. Over and over.

Did you talk to the messengers after dying the first time and waking up in Hunter's Dream?

 

[Beelzebufo]

Without getting too spoilery, can someone tell me about how long it takes to get the

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Kirkhammer

? Like hours or boss #?

 

[LAA]

For anyone who has it already (you lucky pups), does anyone know of the graphics have improved since the alpha?
I felt the alpha didn't look too much ahead of a last gen game in terms of graphics for the alpha, something had a next gen look to them, but not quite enough. Frame rate too wasn't perfect too.
I'm guessing since it was an alpha it must have improved since then, just curious how much though.

 

[BreezyLimbo]

Yeah his/her/its screams are just too unsettling. I dont think I could take wearing headphones for that lol.

Oh my.
And the sound profile isn't even out, right?

I don't even know if there is one, but whenever it screams it's just so damn sharp. It took me aback when it first showed up.

Definitely took me a while to stop freaking out.

 

[chrono01]

Oh my.
And the sound profile isn't even out, right?

It is, actually. At least for the Gold version.

 

[Teknoman]

Oh my.
And the sound profile isn't even out, right?

The gold sound profile is. Punks didnt make one availible for Pulse Elite apparently.

 

[TheChewyWaffles]

Did you talk to the messengers after dying the first time and waking up in Hunter's Dream?

No. Thanks to you and Yoshi. I found a "trick weapon" on the stairs. I guess I need to explore the Dream more or something.

 

[MSMrRound]

Hell yes I have. Over and over.

I know that feeling. I was fighting the first wolf bare-handed for about 30 minutes, before I had the mind to go back to the Hunter's Dream and explore around. Lo and behold, a rifle and a weapon was just lying on the ground on the steps to the cottage.

Went back, killed the wolf in like 2 seconds. Now I feel stupid.

 

[red731]

It is, actually. At least for the Gold version.

Oh really?! Sweet! If it is already pushed out then that is awesome!

I don't even know if there is one, but whenever it screams it's just so damn sharp. It took me aback when it first showed up.

Definitely took me a while to stop freaking out.

Breezy, so the profile is out! Go get it! Holy shit I am slowly freaking out at work.....

 

[SargerusBR]

Oh so that's how you get that one...do you happen to know how much they cost?
Is each one worth

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10 Insight

? Or maybe once unlocked you only need

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blood echoes

?

You need

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10 insight

to unlock the vendor. Each bell costs

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1 insight.

 

[Teknoman]

I don't even know if there is one, but whenever it screams it's just so damn sharp. It took me aback when it first showed up.

Definitely took me a while to stop freaking out.

When something in a game flips my dog out, you know its doing sound design right.

 

[Fahrenheit]

Just beat (boss spoilers)

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Father Gascoigne

and explored a little into the area after him. 5 hours in total of play time. So far this is the best Souls game from a combat point of view. It's so fluid. Level design and art style have also been top notch. If the quality holds out for the duration of the game then this is has got to be one of the best games ever made.


One question though How do summons work?

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I got the bell and warning shot but the bell is grayed out. Want to help people fight bosses, its the most fun I have with these games

 

[Barakov]

Yeah, those loading times are pretty bad. But other than that everything is pretty great so far. Just took down the cleric beast. Looking forward to playing more.

Without getting too spoilery, can someone tell me about how long it takes to get the Kirkhammer? Like hours or boss #?

I believe you can buy it after taking down the cleric beast.

 

[blainethemono]

Oh my.
And the sound profile isn't even out, right?

it is out, i think the app updated shortly before the game unlocked

Without getting too spoilery, can someone tell me about how long it takes to get the

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Kirkhammer

? Like hours or boss #?

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i was able to buy it after killing the cleric beast

 

[InternHertz]

You need

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10 insight

to unlock the vendor. Each bell costs

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1 insight.

Thanks a lot, I need that co-op bell badly, I want to help people!

 

[Eccocid]

For anyone who has it already (you lucky pups), does anyone know of the graphics have improved since the alpha?
I felt the alpha didn't look too much ahead of a last gen game in terms of graphics for the alpha, something had a next gen look to them, but not quite enough. Frame rate too wasn't perfect too.
I'm guessing since it was an alpha it must have improved since then, just curious how much though.

I haven't played alpha but technically this game doesn't scream next gen so far. It's pretty much beefed up Souls engine with more polygons and better textures. And as i said before AA is pretty much low.

 

[Aikidoka]

It's really annoying that your insight is still used even if the summoning fails

 

[Ferr986]

Fucking hell just reached the cleric beast 2 things
PS gold headphones make his screams all that much worst
2nd thing

I died when he was like, 1/8th hp

thanks miyazaki

Oh my... I dont usually play much with my M50 but I think Im gonna rock them when I get the game so I can clearly hear dat sexy Beast screams.

Holy shit how Im gonna handle this hype till Wednestay night...

 

[Teknoman]

No. Thanks to you and Yoshi. I found a "trick weapon" on the stairs. I guess I need to explore the Dream more or something.

Yeah its more or less a FROM tradition now. Die at first enemy, real game begins afterward. The messengers give you a choice of 3 starting weapons and 2 guns. All the weapons in the game are trick weapons with dual transformation modes.

 

[Laurentius]

The sound design in this game is phenomenal. Dark Souls had great sound design as well, but this is another step up. Also, the music is so good! I sat at the title screen for about 5 minutes before I actually started the game.

Dark Souls 2 PC spoiled me in terms of framerate and graphical fidelity, so things don't feel quite right a lot of the time. That's okay, though, I will deal with it.

Hopefully the loading patch comes soon.

Got my Kirkhammer! But apparently I should have read the stat requirements beforehand, because I can't wield it yet. =(

 

[AllenShrz]

How's remote play with the vita?

 

[Apeopleman]

Does anyone know a place that still has the collectors edition/steel book edition for sale?

 

[BreezyLimbo]

Oh really?! Sweet! If it is already pushed out then that is awesome!



Breezy, so the profile is out! Go get it! Holy shit I am slowly freaking out at work.....

I'll grab it, see how it goes~

 

[Draper]

Guys...I summoned for help on the cleric beast...

I'm a sham. :/

 

[Dhruv_hanom]

So the game should pre-load itself even if I'm not at the machine, right?

As long as it's in rest mode with auto download available you're golden.

Still waiting for the preload >_<

Fake edit: Look ma top of the page!

 

[chrono01]

Oh really?! Sweet! If it is already pushed out then that is awesome!

Yeah, I'm pretty excited to try it out myself! It'll be my first time using this headset since I purchased it. I have a 5.1 surround sound setup, but something like Bloodborne you want the experience to be as intimate as possible. Plus, the fact that From Software worked on this sound profile makes it even better.

I just need for my copy to arrive. It's scheduled for delivery later today, so I shouldn't have to wait much longer. Unless it's delayed en-route to me. :/

 

[Giriath_89]

First successful summoning! Helped kill Gascoigne.

 

[Risgroo]

Is the pre-load up for EU plebs yet?

 

[AmethystEnd]

Guys...I summoned for help on the cleric beast...

I'm a sham. :/

T_T That's like summoning for help on Asylum Demon (which isn't possible).

 

[Yoshichan]

I just got an apology mail from the online store that I bought Nightmare Edition from.

Basically, saying that they're sorry for the delay and that we should have the game by friday.

Haha, what a bunch of fucking retards. Never again with such incompetent piece of shits.

Thank god for the digital edition.

 

[AmethystEnd]

I just got an apology mail from the online store that I bought Nightmare Edition from.

Basically, saying that they're sorry for the delay and that we should have the game by friday.

Haha, what a bunch of fucking retards. Never again with such incompetent piece of shits.

Thank god for the digital edition.

Phew. Thought stream was canceled.

 

[Yoshichan]

As long as it's in rest mode with auto download available you're golden.

Still waiting for the preload >_<

Fake edit: Look ma top of the page!

What if the machine is turned on (I didn't turn it off when I left home)? Will it still download it when the preload goes live?

 

[HalfBakedProphet]

It is in a sense of approaching enemies, but remember your evading skills are more reliable now. I should say they're more dependable.

Learn how you react after swinging your weapon and what it does to your enemy. Don't just keep mashing unless you have the opportunity to do so.

I was always a shield guy, lol. Feel like im missing my greatshield of artorias ATM

But yeah, its feeling better. I'm keeping my cleaver short for better speed and transforming mid combo, I think I was too slow before with it transformed all the time

 

[Barakov]

Guys...I summoned for help on the cleric beast...

I'm a sham. :/

No shame in that. It's in the game to be used. So why not take advantage of it?

 

[red731]

Yeah, I'm pretty excited to try it out myself! It'll be my first time using this headset since I purchased it. I have a 5.1 surround sound setup, but something like Bloodborne you want the experience to be as intimate as possible. Plus, the fact that From Software worked on this sound profile makes it even better.

Sweet. I use the Golds across three systems (ps3/4/pc+razer7.1) and they are awesome!
I own 5.1 too, but my dog appreciates the headphones much much more.
Still, will crank it up when he is outside, ha!

 

[Dhruv_hanom]

What if the machine is turned on (I didn't turn it off when I left home)? Will it still download it when the preload goes live?

Yup! I'm just watching my screen right now. I'll let us EU Plebs know as soon as preload starts

 

[Inkvoterad]

I just got an apology mail from the online store that I bought Nightmare Edition from.

Basically, saying that they're sorry for the delay and that we should have the game by friday.

Haha, what a bunch of fucking retards. Never again with such incompetent piece of shits.

Thank god for the digital edition.

lol, chill the hell out. I'm pretty whatever poor bastard working there isnt living to make your life awful.