Bloodborne |OT| Now With Newcomers Guide Attached Below OP

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Where is the DLC?

I don't actually want it, but I'm wondering where you find it in game... I DL'd it. Just curious.
 
Raven77 said:
The Bad:

Here is where I may say a few things against popular opinion. Why on Earth any developer / designer thinks it is appropriate to put a save point (the first one in the game, no less) right before a part of the game where you have to fight no less than probably 20 enemies is a good idea is beyond me. This creates nothing at all but frustration. I spent 15 minutes working my way through that mob of enemies in the area surrounding the gigantic bonfire 3-4 times only because I would get stuck on some debris, stuck between a horse carriage, etc. and killed. The fact that these enemies have patrols (and are slow as F) makes it take even longer.

Then when you do get past that part, there is no other save point to be found. Going back to the previous one only sends you to the hunters dream, meaning all enemies respawn. I appreciate difficulty, I hate how modern games are easy, but to design this section, the FIRST in the entire game, this way is just a poor choice in my opinion. Granted, these enemies are mostly easy, but I am all the way to the Cleric Beast and I still haven't found a second save lantern. THERE IS A SHORT CUT you can open up, so that helps.

I also disagree that "all your deaths are always your fault". I've had several occasions where an enemy goes into an attack frenzy and I am "animation locked" as in the game wont let me roll away OR attack back. I don't see how dying in that situation is my fault. You could argue it's my fault I got into that situation (this was a new enemy, no idea what his attacks would be) but the game gives me no way out.

The blood on the ground of fallen allies also works about 1 out of every 10 times I click on them. If this is a mechanic designed to assist players, it needs to actually function.
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Your complaints are probably music to a Souls fan's ears. If the enemies by the save point are "mostly easy", I don't get why you are complaining.
 
Okay, thanks for the help guys I'm going to farm some blood echos and level up a bit before trying to fight a boss.

This game is completely different than any game I have ever played. Last night I was raging so hard while dying over and over, but it's oddly addicting. I had some dreams about the game last night and I woke up and cant stop thinking about different strategies I want to use and how I can correct a lot of the dumb mistakes I was making yesterday.
 
hoserx said:
My first "souls" game. Didn't expect to buy it but all of the positive chatter it had been creating made me go to Toys R Us and grab a copy.

I subsequently died. Many times. With many games I think that would make me enjoy it less. However, I find with Bloodborne, I'm at work now thinking about how I can get good enough to succeed. It's a cool feeling.
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My man. That feeling when you overcome and start wrecking mobs is soooooo good. Then you get to the next area, full of confidence and promptly die. Nothing beats the satisfaction of being able to learn the mechanics, rise above and git gud. No other series of video games gives me the same feeling of elation and empowerment.


BrassMonkey1010 said:
Okay, thanks for the help guys I'm going to farm some blood echos and level up a bit before trying to fight a boss.

This game is completely different than any game I have ever played. Last night I was raging so hard while dying over and over, but it's oddly addicting. I had some dreams about the game last night and I woke up and cant stop thinking about different strategies I want to use and how I can correct a lot of the dumb mistakes I was making yesterday.
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Welcome to the family. You will spend all day at work plotting out strategies, rethinking attacks and when you get home and it works you will be addicted for life.
 
Well I tried exploring around as I want to level up before trying cleric beast again.

Found a saw spear and explored an area among roof tops etc. I managed to open a gate which was closed before as well.

I can now upgrade a weapon. Is saw spear a better bet than saw cleaver to take out the cleric beast?
 
So last night I beat what I thought was the first boss, but I guess it was the second boss?
Father Gascoigne.

Where the fuck is the actual first boss? Apparently I'm blind...
 
Lol the first time I got to Hunter's Dream I went immediately to the stone and teleported back to the hospital. I punched dudes all the way to the big burning stake and wondered when I would get weapons.

OTL
 
fuuuuuck. I am too rusty at these games. I spent 5 hours playing and I couldn't beat a boss. I really want to start over but I don't know.


Here's something I need to know that I can figure out. What stat runs the Saw Cleaver? I can't tell in the description if it's a strength or skill weapons. I dumped points into STR but that didn't raise the attack power so it must be strength?


I really need to lvl up because I con almost beat the bosses I'm just not doing enough damage.
Dying so often I can't build up any echos for my level.
 
Thanks for the replies everyone. I do like the game and i'm starting to love it.

I am still confused as hell about saves. So I don't have to go to a lantern when I want to quit? Sorry, i'm a bit of a Miyazaki virgin. I only played Demons Souls for about 4 hours (loved it but life got in the way).
 
BobTheFork said:
Here's something I need to know that I can figure out. What stat runs the Saw Cleaver. I can't tell in the description if it's a strength of skill weapons. I dumped lots of points into STR but that didn't raise the attack power so it must be strength?
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Press R3 in any menu and you can move a cursor around that tells you what each icon means.

I'm pretty sure Saw Cleaver is strength, but I don't think you get much of a stat bonus until you upgrade it a bit.
 
For those of you that are asking about how you could be summoned to help others, you have to attain 10 "insight". You can see how much insight you currently have by looking at the eye icon underneath your blood echo count at the top right of your screen.

Insight is gained by taking on bosses and finding items called "Madman Knowledge". There are two of these Knowledge items in the sewers, one guarded by two rats and one up top. Consume these knowledge items and you'll see your insight count go up.

Once you're at 10 insight, head to The Hunter's Dream and walk towards the house. When you walk into the house, take your first left and immediately look to your left to find a blue fountain that you'll buy the small resonant bell to purchase. There's also a PVP bell to buy here as well. Keep in mind, anytime you want to visit the insight vendor, you have to have 10 insight for the fountain to open up.

The small resonant bell will allow you to now be summoned by others.

Have fun and don't give up!
 
Raven77 said:
Thanks for the replies everyone. I do like the game and i'm starting to love it.

I am still confused as hell about saves. So I don't have to go to a lantern when I want to quit? Sorry, i'm a bit of a Miyazaki virgin. I only played Demons Souls for about 4 hours (loved it but life got in the way).
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it is saving all the time, don't need to go to a lantern, when you kill an enemy it saves, when you pick up anything it saves etc...

same as DS
 
Just spent 2 hours on the game.
- This is awesome
- This is really awesome
- Technically, everything seems smooth, framerate almost stable, comparing to the previous three games, the gap is enjoyable.
- The french voice acting is a pain in the a...
- If I forgot the very first death, I found the game rather easy until now (I am pretty sure things will getting much more complicated very soon)
- I found the overall design absolutely gorgeous, once again... designers from From Softwar deserves a free hug
 
molvetica said:
So last night I beat what I thought was the first boss, but I guess it was the second boss?
Father Gascoigne.

Where the fuck is the actual first boss? Apparently I'm blind...
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Boss One Location:
At the end of the bridge with the two warewolves on it, in the house with the wheelchair madman, go up the stairs and then outside, you'll be on the bridge, the boss is to the left.
 
Ken said:
Lol the first time I got to Hunter's Dream I went immediately to the stone and teleported back to the hospital. I punched dudes all the way to the big burning stake and wondered when I would get weapons.

OTL
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I somehow beat the werewolf with a counter attack. Afterwards I thought I'd find a weapon on the ground or at least a cool bonus item so I kept on punching. I punched a lot of dudes.
 
Just woke up, but unfortunately have to head to class :(

Got 4 bosses down, and discovered 2 new areas w/ lanterns, so I'm ready for a couple of bosses when I get back :)
 
Right around
Old Yharnam
the game becomes substantially easier. Not because of enemy design but just due to the amount of souls they drop. I wasn't even trying to grind but every time I looked at my souls counter I was getting to 8 k in like ten fifteen minutes.
 
Got a question for you folks, since this is my first "Souls" experience and I feel like I'm missing something.

When leveling up, I see that a single point in a stat like endurance can up your "PHY DEF" like three points (from 103 to 106) for example. However, when I bought a new armor at the Hunter's Realm, a single piece jumped me up about fifty points in that same department.

Is your base physical defense different than the one listed for armors? Because it almost feels like I'd be better off saving for armors than wasting points upgrading that stat.

Any help would be appreciated, thanks!
 
I can't decide if I should play strenght with the Halberd or Skill with the Bone Spear. I really like Spears, Silver Knight Spear in DkS was my absolute favorite weapons. In DkS 2 they sucked balls, so I went with the Black Knight Halberd, which I also like.

Just saw the moveset of both and can't decide. Spear does less damage, but can be 1h even in extended form. Also seems to hit in an insane wide arc along with staby staby moves (seems more like the Halberd from DkS 2 lol).

silentbum said:
Got a question for you folks, since this is my first "Souls" experience and I feel like I'm missing something.

When leveling up, I see that a single point in a stat like endurance can up your "PHY DEF" like three points (from 103 to 106) for example. However, when I bought a new armor at the Hunter's Realm, a single piece jumped me up about fifty points in that same department.

Is your base physical defense different than the one listed for armors? Because it almost feels like I'd be better off saving for armors than wasting points upgrading that stat.

Any help would be appreciated, thanks!
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That's just a bonus and I think every stat increases your Phy Def a bit. Endurance is vitally important, as it governs the length of your Stamina bar.
 
darkwing said:
it is saving all the time, don't need to go to a lantern, when you kill an enemy it saves, when you pick up anything it saves etc...

same as DS
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So let me ask you this, if I quit at a random place in the game world, when I boot it up later, where will I start at? A lantern or the hunters dream?
 
Some people asked before about Insight...you dont need to kill the first Boss to get some...I found 2 on random mobs,they are called Madam Knowledge or something,hidden a little off the path,like 2 rats in the sewers and 2 birds in a dead end near a short cut ladder...I did see the first Boss I believe but didnt fight him,there was a glowing loot in a sort of hole that you cant go back up,if it was indeed the first Boss
right behind the 2 werewolves on that small bridge right...?
 
Nabbis said:
So... Seems like i skipped the first boss. Where is it anyway? Im on a third boss already...
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bridge that has two werewolves on it? HEad away from them, past carriage and it will trigger boss.

SO, I read somewhere that there are hidden rooms in the sewers? Down the path with the crawly things and birds, in the water? Can anyone confirm? I'm at work plotting out my next moves for when I get home.
 
JoseTheTaco said:
I've gotten to old yharnam fuck that douche on the gun he's so strong
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You can easily
push him off the edge of the tower with a couple of shots from the firearm as soon as you get up to him, then respawn at the area and collect the item he drops right where he was standing.

At least that's how I did it.
Didn't get to properly fight him
so I feel like I'm missing out lol.
 
silentbum said:
Got a question for you folks, since this is my first "Souls" experience and I feel like I'm missing something.

When leveling up, I see that a single point in a stat like endurance can up your "PHY DEF" like three points (from 103 to 106) for example. However, when I bought a new armor at the Hunter's Realm, a single piece jumped me up about fifty points in that same department.

Is your base physical defense different than the one listed for armors? Because it almost feels like I'd be better off saving for armors than wasting points upgrading that stat.

Any help would be appreciated, thanks!
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Many stats give tiny increases to phys def. Endurance is upgraded mostly to get more stamina.
 
Aces&Eights said:
bridge that has two werewolves on it? HEad away from them, past carriage and it will trigger boss.

SO, I read somewhere that there are hidden rooms in the sewers? Down the path with the crawly things and birds, in the water? Can anyone confirm? I'm at work plotting out my next moves for when I get home.
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Okay, thanks. Do i get anything special from that fight?
 
Evolved1 said:
Yeah it's B just checked. (just second upgrade too)

And I'm trying to avoid all spoilers and all advice online... but those two symbols have me curious. Nothing in the game tells you. So... I might have to check online to see what they mean. Since it will be hard for me to test it myself.


edit: lol I typed c for some reason. haha
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So it is B?

Awesome.

I'll keep pouring points into my Skill then.
 
Omg you can
talk to the coughing dude
next to one of the first lamp posts.
 
Played about 3 hours last night...haven't even gotten to the first boss yet, duel werewolves on the bridge were handing me my ass...died at least 4 times to them.
 
IM ON MY WAY HOME NOW

STREAM ONLINE SOON
 
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