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[TheJollyCorner]

Hey Bloodborne GAF, I was wondering if you guys can help me out. I really wanna try Bloodborne, but I'm a serious arachnophobe and I'm wondering if there are a lot of spider enemies in the game? I know there's that

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giant one that was on the building in promos and the Rom boss

and I'm cool with that, but if it's more than that I might have to skip. Thanks!!

I have a 'mangy dog' fear, so this game is very difficult for me to progress through.

 

[bananafactory]

I'm assuming you are building more Insight by being summoned/helping?
Getting to 10 is becoming a problem for me at this stage of the game.

How in the world did you get 15 by the end of the second boss? :/
I wasted one because I didn't realize you'd lose it if you went back to the Dream (an hour went by with no co-op partner and I figured it was broken, since things like Specters weren't appearing), but I'm only at 9 Insight after boss 2 and I've found a few of those Madmen Skulls.

I've only gained 1 by helping a friend beat Father G, that's all the co-op I have done so far.

The rest I found myself (so 14). And sorry I mean I have only beaten 2 bosses, I didn't find that much before the 2nd boss. I am a little ways past boss #2 and you find quite a bit of madmans knowledge (I would guess at least 5-6) between that and the next area.

 

[Sullichin]

It is so awesome to explore a new area when the enemies are actually kinda terrifying this time around.

 

[Ferrio]

Hey Bloodborne GAF, I was wondering if you guys can help me out. I really wanna try Bloodborne, but I'm a serious arachnophobe and I'm wondering if there are a lot of spider enemies in the game? I know there's that

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giant one that was on the building in promos and the Rom boss

and I'm cool with that, but if it's more than that I might have to skip. Thanks!!

If you hate crows stay the fuck away. If you don't hate crows, you will.

 

[rNilla]

OK what should I do next? Killed

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Vicar Amelia

but haven't been in Old Yharnam yet. Should I avoid the notorious gunner until I can get him to ignore me?

 

[AngryMoth]

Can anyone confirm if you can find new gear in chalice dungeons or is it always just more ritual stuff?

 

[Sylas]

I'm assuming you are building more Insight by being summoned/helping?
Getting to 10 is becoming a problem for me at this stage of the game.

How in the world did you get 15 by the end of the second boss? :/
I wasted one because I didn't realize you'd lose it if you went back to the Dream (an hour went by with no co-op partner and I figured it was broken, since things like Specters weren't appearing), but I'm only at 9 Insight after boss 2 and I've found a few of those Madmen Skulls.

I'm at 30 insight right now. It becomes super common once you unlock Chalice dungeons as you're finding a new area every 10-15 minutes at that point.

 

[anddo0]

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Welp killed an elder god. The sky is purple, everyone's gone even more mad than usual, and the moon is roughly the size of jupiter.

I've made a horrible mistake.

Doesn't something similar happen in Dark Souls 2, has to do with Anor Londo.

 

[Navy Bean]

It's dark and scary out here.

Lantern sucks and I don't have the torch with me.

Nah, you don't need it there... Just a few devoted parishioners waiting to welcome you...

 

[Sylas]

Can anyone confirm if you can find new gear in chalice dungeons or is it always just more ritual stuff?

You can find gear in them. I found an Uncanny Saw Cleaver in one!

 

[super-famicom]

Should I just start selling my crappy gemstones that give me a fraction of a percentage boost (can i even sell em)?

You can sell them. I've been selling the ones that give only 0.7% boost, since I have a ton of them but have better ones. They only give you 20 echoes, though. Better than nothing.

 

[lazypants]

Is bloodtinge and arcane even worth leveling up? I have no idea what they even do. Are there some cool weapons that require these to be high? or will i be alright sticking with skill and strength?

 

[The perfect Dark]

You like Sen's Fortress? Then you'll like the Chalice Dungeons. Awesome.

 

[Beaulieu]

OK what should I do next? Killed

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Vicar Amelia

but haven't been in Old Yharnam yet. Should I avoid the notorious gunner until I can get him to ignore me?

WHAT
man i thought i explored everything up to the beast but seems like I was wrong.

 

[bananafactory]

OK what should I do next? Killed

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Vicar Amelia

but haven't been in Old Yharnam yet. Should I avoid the notorious gunner until I can get him to ignore me?

Shit did I miss something? I'm in Old Yharnam and haven't fought a 3rd boss

 

[Ljx718]

30+ hours for first time seems like the average. Seen people do it in a bit over 20 hours and some with over 40 hours. Lots of variability in terms of how long it will take someone to beat the game.

im at 12hrs and i just got to

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Old Yar

. i dont know its thats super early in the game. i like to check every nook and cranny

 

[Rurunaki]

Is bloodtinge and arcane even worth leveling up? I have no idea what they even do. Are there some cool weapons that require these to be high? or will i be alright sticking with skill and strength?

Yes. There are some artifacts that need high enough level of arcane to use i.e. the Teleport Dash.

 

[Sylas]

Is bloodtinge and arcane even worth leveling up? I have no idea what they even do. Are there some cool weapons that require these to be high? or will i be alright sticking with skill and strength?

I would leave them as dump stats for (stats you only level when you've reached the soft/hard cap in other stuff). Though Arcane is pretty good for using

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Ludwig's Holy Sword

. I have a pretty strong feeling people will start to figure builds out that take advantage of the stats at a later time, though.

 

[ike_]

his beast mode was easy for me with molotovs, 4-5 good hits should do it. Just try to keep your distance as much as possible to avoid his combos and wait for his brief pause after a heavy attack to pelt him with them

Yeah this seems like the first very real hump for almost everybody. Quoted for great advice. Remember you can parry/interrupt from a distance in this game (and run up for the riposte). Guns where have you been all my life!

 

[Deified Data]

The

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giant pig

in the sewers was weirdly frightening to me for some reason. Something to do with its lack of eyes and weird grin.

 

[Skiesofwonder]

Alright, I'm extremely confused now. An enemy

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killed me and took me to the unseen village. Should I proceed there, or return to the Cathedral? Or does it not matter?

This game keeps you on your toes like few others.

 

[SlasherJPC]

People who have serious phobias of spiders, crowd, dogs and snakes should probably be advised before playing this game.

I am not scared of either of these but the use of snakes in one particular area was definitely very creepy.

I turned a corner, saw this massive thing come my way and immediatly turned around and said "NOPE" I just wasn't mentally prepared. lol

 

[Carroway]

Is bloodtinge and arcane even worth leveling up? I have no idea what they even do. Are there some cool weapons that require these to be high? or will i be alright sticking with skill and strength?

Later in the game, they become very important, Arcane especially. Saying anything more would spoil some of it so read on by your own volition

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Arcane is used to equip items that can cast Bloodborns version of spells. These require a fairly high Arcane stat, but they show up later in the game. Blood Tinge is used to increase effectiveness of Firearms, they can end up doing a decent amount of damage if leveled.

 

[rNilla]

WHAT
man i thought i explored everything up to the beast but seems like I was wrong.

Shit did I miss something? I'm in Old Yharnam and haven't fought a 3rd boss

Am I confusing where the NPC is? I haven't been to Old Y at all. Just cleared out Cathedral area after Father G. Killed what people seem to be referring to as the 4th boss but it was my 3rd.

 

[anddo0]

Shit did I miss something? I'm in Old Yharnam and haven't fought a 3rd boss

yeah, who?

My friend just messaged me saying he beat that boss. The thing is I'm way ahead of him.

 

[Machinehead]

How do I put myself up for summoning? Do I consume any item or just need an unlimited use item? I want to help people at the beginning =3
(Even though I'm a beginner myself; just got to Father G)

 

[dock]

I'm stuck at the very start of the game.
I've killed three men and a werewolf, and now I only have locked gates. Am I missing something?
I'd love to die more but I can't find more game.

 

[Rurunaki]

Alright, I'm extremely confused now. An enemy

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killed me and took me to the unseen village. Should I proceed there, or return to the Cathedral? Or does it not matter?

This game keeps you on your toes like few others.

Run around grabbing items (armor set, etc.) while avoiding enemies. Then get the fuck out of Azkaban.

 

[Randam]

Can't find the girl, that gives you the music box again

 

[Karsticles]

So I cleared the forest and boss 4. I feel like the unseen village boss should be next, but he slaughters me hard. Thoughts?

 

[Dreaver]

One thing I'm really disliking is the fact that have to farm potions (and even bullets sometimes), especially with the loading times. I know it's a different game, but I prefer the Estus Flasks a looooooot.

 

[Finalow]

what am I supposed to do when I join the vileblood covenant?

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Invade people? What do I get for giving the blood items to the queen?

I'd like to know this before moving on with Alfred's quest.

also the npc from the forest just disappeared, I sent him to the clinic and

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when I got there I killed Iosefka, shouldn't he still be alive though? Since I killed her.

 

[NoSkillz187]

I just noticed that when I left the sewer I had nasty green crap all over my outfit. Nice attention to detail.

 

[Karsticles]

I'm stuck at the very start of the game.
I've killed three men and a werewolf, and now I only have locked gates. Am I missing something?
I'd love to die more but I can't find more game.

Lol, did you kill them all with your bare hands?

You are supposed to die there, friend!

 

[UltraGunner]

Is Kirkhammer worth the price?

 

[Lombax]

Holy crap! OT 2 already!? Praise the Moon!

 

[BobTheFork]

Found my first bloodgem...1% added to attk damage? Fuck that, I don't even get out of bed for less that 2.5%

 

[Rurunaki]

Can't find the girl, that gives you the music box again

Gate Banging dude.. should be opposite of those laughing women..

 

[VinFTW]

So, how do you get the first insight without fighting the first boss (CB)?

 

[bananafactory]

Am I confusing where the NPC is? I haven't been to Old Y at all. Just cleared out Cathedral area after Father G. Killed what people seem to be referring to as the 4th boss but it was my 3rd.

I explored the entire Cathedral area and found no boss there =\

 

[Deified Data]

I swear to god I need to stop reading this thread. Keep getting bosses and enemies spoiled for me.

 

[Orthogonal]

So, how do you get the first insight without fighting the first boss (CB)?

You can use a consumable. I found 2 around the Sewer area.

 

[Tyrant Rave]

So, how do you get the first insight without fighting the first boss (CB)?

You gain insight from using Madman's Knowledge, encountering a boss, defeating a boss, and I think for entering new areas.

 

[Facism]

Yo so how do you do coop in a chalice dungeon?

 

[Sid]

Is that 10000 soul key required to progress the story?

 

[Rurunaki]

So I cleared the forest and boss 4. I feel like the unseen village boss should be next, but he slaughters me hard. Thoughts?

Hemwick Village. To the right of the Grand Cathedral (if you're using the lamp post).

 

[realcZk]

I'm stuck at the very start of the game.
I've killed three men and a werewolf, and now I only have locked gates. Am I missing something?
I'd love to die more but I can't find more game.

 

[Giriath_89]

Is that 10000 soul key required to progress the story?

Yes.

 

[TheExhaustedWalrus]

So, how do you get the first insight without fighting the first boss (CB)?

If I remember correctly, I beat Father G and died and then went back to Hunter's Dream and I had insight. Maybe you just need to encounter a boss first? Not sure.

 

[Afrodium]

When can I expect to find some more weapons that scale well with Skill? I've found two weapons in the world that scale well with strength and am able to buy the Kirkhammer and Greatsword in the Hunter's Dream, but I'm stuck using the damn cane still. Don't get me wrong, it's a great weapon and I've been cleaning up with it but I wouldn't mind a change of pace. I've cleared the Cathedral Ward. Should I be coming up on a new Skill weapon any time soon?