Bloodborne |OT| Now With Newcomers Guide Attached Below OP
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That's really funny, because the first boss here took me two tries and I beat him solo, while the Last Giant in Dark Souls 2 took me about 6 or 7 tries AND I had to summon help to finally beat it. It's interesting to me how different bosses in different games give people more grief.
Waste of skin, axe and blunderbuss, beat 2nd boss and haven't leveled up yet. Gonna ride level 4 all the way into hell and back.
abstract alien
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Ok so, what does Madman's Knowledge do exactly? It says it gives me insight, but I'm not sure what insight is in the context of Bloodborne.
Also, what is the little eye symbol below the blood echoes counter. It says I have 4, but I don't even know what I have 4 of.
Just beat the beast btw.
Also, what is the little eye symbol below the blood echoes counter. It says I have 4, but I don't even know what I have 4 of.
Just beat the beast btw.
fuzzyreactor
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how far are you
F0rneus
Tears in the rain
Primethius
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It's a good strat for when you have experience under your belt with the combat system. But he's a new player so I think it's better he go the tried and true, patient method. But it's up to him really and his style of play.
But yea, that's similar to what I did. Just group em up, kill the shooters first, then go ham.
veloxStrix
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What am I playing and why do I suck at it so much. ;-;
bananafactory
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Apparently the key thing I wasn't doing on the Cleric Beast fight was taking my damn time.
FEELS GOOD.
Congrats!! such a good feeling
serenewarfare
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This being my first Souls game, it really feels good knowing this is more difficult than typical and I'm still doing well.
Lee Chaolan
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Looks like the answer to my co-op issue, was I had to power my console down, then try again and it worked fine. huh.
Tyrant Rave
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Insight is basically like this game's version of Humanity. You don't lose it when you die but you do use Insight to use the Beckoning Bell (aka summoning players for co-op sessions) or to buy items from one of the merchants in the Hunter's Dream. You gain Insight for entering a boss's lair, beating a boss, helping someone online beat a boss, using a Madman's Knowledge, etc.
razgriz417
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Stheres a shop that opened up in hunters dream that uses insight as currency (need 10 to open). You need 1 point in insight to unlock leveling up. You also need to spend 1 point of insight every time you want to summon ppl for coop
Turdburger
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OH MY GOD I DID IT
FIRE PAPER
FIRE PAPER
Dr Duncan Steel
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abstract alien
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Sometimes patients really is a virtue.
Thats because capra demon was designed to be trollish. Gascoigne takes actual skill. I doubt ill be able to breeze through him on NG+, like i did with capra.
must be a connect issue ,cuz i'm having the opposite issue where i can join others but no one can join me.
Still in the first area surrounding the bonfire.
Combat and enemies seem much more demanding than ever.In a good way.
The knight in a corner by himself was so difficult.
I lost so much Blood.
What is this madness?!
There's a shortcut to the first lantern though.
bananafactory
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What is this madness?!
There is no extra lantern, but there is a shortcut you can unlock.
lets you run from central lantern to the cleric beast in about 30 seconds, no fighting necessary
Yah solo I was getting a few audio stutters. Nothing too bad but there's a lot of visual effects going on.
Vaudeville Villain
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Phew, second boss down.
Protip: make friends with the parry system.
Protip: make friends with the parry system.
molnizzle
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Insight = Humanity
From really is the best in the industry at this.
If only they could find some programmers...
I think this sentiment was felt a lot today by Souls newbies lol.
Ok I ran past them. Thanks. Now I found a hidden path and then I died.. Lol back to same spot.
abstract alien
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TheExhaustedWalrus
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Played all day and barely made it out of the first area. Farthest I've gotten is the sewer area with the rats. Guess I'll try again tomorrow. Feel like I'm screwing it all up. I like the way the game plays, but I feel like every death is my fault, which is the point. But my patience is wearing thin. I'll try again tomorrow.
From the Grand Cathedral lamp post head down the stairs and go to the right when you pass the two Healing Church dudes with those weird wooden cross-like weapons. The area you want to go to is that way.
BaraSailey
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Only got to play for a couple hours tonight but I beat the Cleric Beast with the help of a friend so I feel like I made some progress at least, haha. Having a blast with the game so far. I absolutely love the setting and art direction, and I can't wait to play more tomorrow! 
You can parry him? I just dodged like a maniac.
Primethius
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I have to say, I echo the level design sentiments. I didn't realize how much I missed the interconnected nature of Dark Souls 1, which was so obviously missing from 2 until I played Bloodborne. Just exploring the world is fan-fucking-tastic.
And not only that, the level design in BB completely trumps anything in DS2. My god, From!
And not only that, the level design in BB completely trumps anything in DS2. My god, From!
2 bosses down. Loving this game. Second bosses 'arena' was frustrating. Can't wait to start up tomorrow.
Rocking the cane. You can get like 10 swings off with it in one stamina charge. It's a beast. Converting to whip mode takes out enemies (like birds) without them needing to get too close.
Good stuff.
Rocking the cane. You can get like 10 swings off with it in one stamina charge. It's a beast. Converting to whip mode takes out enemies (like birds) without them needing to get too close.
Good stuff.
GenericBadGuy
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Well I can be summoned but apparently I can't summon anyone. Just been sitting here outside old yarnhams boss fog with no luck.
bananafactory
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Cane here also and loving it
Icyflamez96
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it's a feature
Definitely. The first few times I fought him I was trying to get it done quick and dirty. I was going immediately for the eyes (they are the crotch of the face, after all) and figuring I could take him out with a could crits and some moltovs.
Whacking at his ass over a period of 3-4 minutes was much easier.
Mister Wolf
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I would go after the witch thats in the village to the left of the Vicar Amelia boss entrance
Yharnam is sublime looking too.
The world just takes your breath away with its sheer beauty.
Dr Duncan Steel
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So much love for the cane over here.
Starting to regret my saw choice. I'm sure the game was designed in a way where there are no bad decisions. Right?
Seriously what's the best approach in using this fucking saw?
Starting to regret my saw choice. I'm sure the game was designed in a way where there are no bad decisions. Right?
Seriously what's the best approach in using this fucking saw?
How do I spend my "souls" to level up? I havent found anything to do it in the hunter's dream.
Thanks, you saved me.
Thanks, you saved me.
Tyrant Rave
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If you're comfortable with parrying, that's the way to go for sure. It does a decent amount of damage and helps avoid the status effects in its later forms. Otherwise you just have to play it very patient and only attack when you know it's safe. I summoned friends to help and it made a big difference for me.
hipsterpants
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Beat the Cleric Beast spamming molotovs and rolling around like an idiot. Finished the fight with a lucky riposte, which is pretty cool. Still think it's a bad first boss fight.
You need to reach the first boss before you can level up.
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