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[cpp_is_king]

So what the hell do the stats mean? What builds should I look to complete for what origins? Is there someplace I can read up on this?

Push R3 while the stats menu is open

 

[Yoshichan]

Quick question, what is this? VGA? DVI? Anything else?

 

[LProtag]

Spoiler

Father Gascione beast form

is wrecking my shit. I'm trying to summon for help but I've been waiting for a few minutes and nothing is happening.

Are summoning waiting times that long for everyone?

 

[TimeEffect]

35-40 Also I missed some stuff. I encountered a boss on NG+ that I missed on my first play-through


I wanna join, how do I do that?

So you can miss bosses? Like in DaS? There are areas you havent explored?

40 Hours sounds good, but did you...rush? Play through slowly?

 

[WGMBY]

what gun are u using?

Blunderbuss. I've been most successful on the big brick/Headseman dudes.

The riposite needs to be immediate as well. I've gotten people in the stunned position a few times, but had to get closer to land the attack. By the time I took 2 steps the window was passed and they were already back up.

 

[pixlexic]

So what the hell do the stats mean? What builds should I look to complete for what origins? Is there someplace I can read up on this?

Your stamina is very important in this game. You will in counter more than one enemy at a time a lot.

 

[Sullichin]

So i guess this

Spoiler

scrotum of skulls

I found is like a crystal lizard from Souls?

 

[Luke_Wal]

2 cents: DS2 is the most accessible. Also going to be a more active online community than DeS since it's still relatively "new". Of course you'd probably want to wait for the new PS4 version if you are going that route.

Looks like I'll pick this one up. How's the PS3 version? I have a $15 off a pre-owned game at GameStop coupon, so I can get it for $3. Is the PS3 version alright, or should I spring the extra money for Bloodborne?

 

[XANDER CAGE]

Quick question, what is this? VGA? DVI? Anything else?

That's VGA, but I'm not sure if that's an in or out port.

 

[JetBlackPanda]

Quick question, what is this? VGA? DVI? Anything else?

looks like VGA. on a laptop? probably out.

 

[RightChandMan]

Amazon delayed my CE until end of April, is this common?

 

[MastAndo]

Quick question, what is this? VGA? DVI? Anything else?

VGA output.

 

[bigdaddygamebot]

Here's a screenshot I took: http://abload.de/img/bloodborne_2015032410deb77.jpg

Fuck I think I'm gonna delete my save just to be sure. I don't want to get banned because From'll think I'm some hacker or something. I super OCD about that kind of stuff. Goddammit I was hoping someone would know what this shit is.

Dude. You must chill.

I think it might be a cosmetic item for your messengers when you leave notes.

 

[DNAbro]

Spoiler

Run past them there is a door to the left, they cant follow through the door.

Thanks man. Now I'm not as pissed off.

 

[a very cute dog]

Quick question, what is this? VGA? DVI? Anything else?

That's VGA.

 

[DoubleTake]

I finally got it! YESSS.

 

[AmethystEnd]

Just got my CE. Somehow, the Fed-Ex dude's knocking woke me up. Thankfully..

Let's fucking do this.

 

[TimeEffect]

Amazon delayed my CE until end of April, is this common?

Im in Canada and they were able to ship to me from the States. Odd that you guys are getting bummed on this, but did you order late or something?

I ordered like last summer.

I even am sending my copy back, since regular is fine for me.

 

[Soi-Fong]

Amazon delayed my CE until end of April, is this common?

Mine is "shipping now" but it's been like that since last night. It still says delivery estimate is for today.

Ordered back in January.

 

[KePoW]

Serious question/advice --

I have never played (or owned) any of the previous three games. I did try DS1 for about 1.5 hours at a friend's place. I thought it was way too hard, even though I loved the environments, atmosphere, etc

I'm 38 and play most games on Easy or Normal. For example I played Alien Isolation on Novice and still thought it was just about right for me

From the videos and screenshots of BB, I can tell I love the world and environments they created. But now I'm seeing in this OT that a lot of new players still say it's very hard with no difficulty setting?

Also I do not own a PS4 yet. Based on the above, would yall honestly recommend me buying a PS4 & BB? (the cost of buying PS4 is not an issue at all -- but at the same time if I'm only going to play BB for an hour before giving up, then I'm not going to waste money for nothing)

 

[EnVy_CaLiBeR]

Amazon delayed my CE until end of April, is this common?

Happened to me too. Cancelled and went digital.

 

[vwluke]

Hey guys I have a quick question. Should you use the Pthumeru Chalice on the first ritual tombstone?

 

[Mutombo]

So GAF. Sell me on Bloodborne. My only experience with these types of games is that I played probably about 2 hours or so of Demons Souls when it came out as a free PS+ game and I didnt really get into it that much. It felt slow and awkward and in my time with it, didnt feel all that difficult (I got past the blob boss or subboss or whatever it was so I know I didnt get very far).

Im really intrigued but Im afraid this game isnt for me. Is there anybody else in here that never jived with the previous games but is loving this one?

you owe it to yourself to at least try it. I bought Dark Souls and sold it because I thought it just wasn't for me. A friend showed me the ropes for 10 minutes on the same save game (which was, after 20 hours, still at the starters area before the gargoyles) and he showed me that it was, well, quite simple really.

They have to click, and I think that if you're a gamer, these games will click. For some at a different point than the other, but they definitely will.

 

[F0rneus]

Dude. You must chill.

I think it might be a cosmetic item for your messengers when you leave notes.

I just continued. If something happens, it happens.

 

[Giriath_89]

You're supposed to do

Spoiler

Blood-starved Beast

before

Spoiler

Vicar Amelia?

No wonder I was having such a hard time. I thought I couldn't enter Old Yharnam...

 

[bigdaddygamebot]

So GAF. Sell me on Bloodborne. My only experience with these types of games is that I played probably about 2 hours or so of Demons Souls when it came out as a free PS+ game and I didnt really get into it that much. It felt slow and awkward and in my time with it, didnt feel all that difficult (I got past the blob boss or subboss or whatever it was so I know I didnt get very far).

Im really intrigued but Im afraid this game isnt for me. Is there anybody else in here that never jived with the previous games but is loving this one?

Watch a blind let's play?

 

[Yoshichan]

That's VGA, but I'm not sure if that's an in or out port.

looks like VGA. on a laptop? probably out.

Amazon delayed my CE until end of April, is this common?

VGA output.

That's VGA.

mother of answers :lol thanks a bunch !

 

[cpp_is_king]

Quick question, what is this? VGA? DVI? Anything else?

Vga

 

[sheepishlord]

No. The official website can explain it better than I can, but the gist is: a bell-ringing woman will appear somewhere in the current level (if you haven't beaten the boss yet). As long as she remains alive, you can get invaded by players that ring the sinister bell.
HOWEVER, it seems you need to cooperate at least once before the bell ringer will start to spawn in your levels.

Ah, thanks. So it's quite similar to Dark and the host is able to stave off invasions by killing the Bell Maiden.

Good compromoise, i'm happy with that.

 

[bigdaddygamebot]

I just continued. If something happens, it happens.

*lol*

I think you'll be fine, man.

Spoiler

I'm so reporting you for lewt h4x!

 

[void666]

Guys, don't forget to use the fire spell (AKA molotov). It's quite powerful.

 

[Sylvatica]

Friend of mine already got his copy today.
I don't even have a shipping mail from Amazon for my CE.

So frustrated right now....

 

[hemo memo]

Quick question, what is this? VGA? DVI? Anything else?

Looks like E3

 

[bigdaddygamebot]

Guys, don't forget to use the fire spell (AKA molotov). It's quite powerful.

Burns large boys like nobodies business!

 

[ricelord]

so far the best thing about the game is ragdoll physics is back lol, love making dead bodies dance.

 

[Krappadizzle]

Quoting because I want to know and avoid the load times as well.

There is no difference. All games play from the hard drive.

 

[AkuMifune]

Is ENB going to do anything for this game? Where do I go for lore today? The wikia seems bare bones at the moment, but will probably get filled in soon.

 

[RoboPlato]

Guys, don't forget to use the fire spell (AKA molotov). It's quite powerful.

The only way I was able to beat that guy with a cinderblock hand beating on the door is with molotovs. I'm out now

 

[Yoshichan]

Is ENB going to do anything for this game? Where do I go for lore today? The wikia seems bare bones at the moment, but will probably get filled in soon.

VaatiVidya is amazing.

 

[Sullichin]

So.. how do I help people with a boss I already beat? Beckoning Bell sounds like its just for summoning people into my world. I have 10 insight.

 

[Giriath_89]

lol lol so I had skipped two areas entirely.

No wonder shit was tough.

 

[skLaFarebear]

It feels so good to be playing a souls game again.

 

[GReeeeN]

hey guys,

how do you increase your overall HP meter?

 

[Santiako]

I just continued. If something happens, it happens.

You can use it in Hunter's Dream. Look for a tree stump behind the house.

 

[LProtag]

Oh, wait, I just stopped waiting around to summon someone and beat the boss on my own, haha.

 

[AkuMifune]

VaatiVidya is amazing.

Awesome, thanks. My lunch hour just got a whole lot better bloodier.

 

[Sullichin]

The torch in this game is way better as a weapon, lighting source and mechanic than it was in Dark Souls 2

 

[ufo8mycat]

I just finished downloading the first 5GB of Bloodborne. I went into Storage & Management, it still downloading the rest, but it has a padlock icon and where it has 'Application starting' it's got 'Ineligible'. Any ideas what this means?

 

[cpp_is_king]

Serious question/advice --

I have never played (or owned) any of the previous three games. I did try DS1 for about 1.5 hours at a friend's place. I thought it was way too hard, even though I loved the environments, atmosphere, etc

I'm 38 and play most games on Easy or Normal. For example I played Alien Isolation on Novice and still thought it was just about right for me

From the videos and screenshots of BB, I can tell I love the world and environments they created. But now I'm seeing in this OT that a lot of new players still say it's very hard with no difficulty setting?

Also I do not own a PS4 yet. Based on the above, would yall honestly recommend me buying a PS4 & BB? (the cost of buying PS4 is not an issue at all -- but at the same time if I'm only going to play BB for an hour before giving up, then I'm not going to waste money for nothing)

It's hard, but it's the kind of hard where just as you're about to give up, you have a eureka moment encouraging you to press on. I spent 2 hours last night just trying to get from the first checkpoint to the second, was getting frustrated, then discovered a shortcut. It's so rewarding when that happens.

A lot of the difficulty can be overcome with a guide, to me the exploration and trial/error is an integral part of the experience but if the only way you can play is with a guide, it's better than not at all.

Bosses are of course hard, but luckily you can summon other players to help you. On my first Souls game, i think I summoned on every single boss. Don't be ashamed to get carried.

 

[Mogwai]

Is ENB going to do anything for this game? Where do I go for lore today? The wikia seems bare bones at the moment, but will probably get filled in soon.

He's doing the guide. Earning money instead of youtubing it. He'll probably make some playthroughs still.

VaatiVidya seems to have started his YT videos already.