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[RetroMG]

I'm diving in for the first time now.

God help me.

 

[Sanctuary]

You buy npc armour and enchantment items like fire paper.

Yeah, I just found the NPC that sells the armors and items for insight, and I'm about 3/4th of the way through the game...

The game probably would have been quite a bit easier had I known this.

 

[HORRORSHØW]

father G down in ng+. found him real easy to counter during his beast form once you get the timing down.

 

[XxRampage07xX]

Logging out and trying a second time. Hope it will work this time.

 

[Arkage]

Anyone else try using the

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music box

against Paul Gascoigne? It helps but I still couldn't beat him. Will go again tomorrow!

I beat him on my fourth try, didn't even know about the music box. Spamming powered up long reach swipes while he's stuck behind a pile of gravestones (the ones immediately to the right) is an easy way to drag him down into beast mode. I also planned to get as many attacks in during the transformation as I could, ran toward the giant stone pillar in the middle and kept circling around it waiting for an opening. He has a much harder time maneuvering around the giant unbreakable pillar, and it's a lot easier to just pace yourself in circles around it then running around randomly getting smashed into graves and barrels and etc.

 

[RustyNails]

Papa guacamole is kicking my ass so bad

 

[Sephiroth_GR_]

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Byrgenwerth

. There's a boss there that I'm currently stuck on... first roadblock since I started playing.

Watch this!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IVQxADAR0Y

(WARNING: Boss Spoiler that is a lot later in the game)

 

[Vitor711]

I agree, the cost/reward just isn't there. I fear I am going to drop BB like a bad habit once I complete the main campaign.

The World Design and Art Direction may be top notch and best in the series, but the quality-of-life systems are a regression and introduce problems that were already solved in previous games.

Yup - it's weird because I didn't even notice until I ran out of vials. Just played about 20 hours never running across this problem but, the moment it hit, holy hell that's annoying as shit. Having to farm vials/echoes in order to buy them is just unnecessary. The souls' games were always awesome in that you never had to farm or grind. However, being without health potions for a boss? That would force that need for a lot of players. It's a huge regression.

 

[Mobile Suit Gooch]

This game is hard.

Too hard.

 

[Mothman91]

Holy fuck, the hunter that uses the whip/tentacles and the 8 point attack spell.....he's so damn powerful.

 

[InfiniteNine]

None of the bells seem to work for me. ):
Anyone else having problems connecting to anyone?

 

[RealityPales]

So, that tower in the cathedral district where you can go up and find a locked door, or down - I have a question about the latter.

I went to the bottom early on, got killed and locked up in some kind of prison. Now I'm a high enough level to kill everything down there with ease. But, what's the point? Is there anything worthwhile down here? Or just this rumpled Yarnham hat and clothes? lol

 

[indigo-cyclops]

Is there anyone in range of level 23 that is available to beat this damn Old Yharnam boss with me?! If so shoot me a PM.

 

[Papercuts]

Holy fuck, the hunter that uses the whip/tentacles and the 8 point attack spell.....he's so damn powerful.

But you're more powerful. Whup some ass.

 

[Kinsei]

Papa guacamole is kicking my ass so bad

In his first form use the music box for free back stabs. In his second form parry & riposte all of his attacks.

 

[Vitor711]

Watch this!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IVQxADAR0Y

(WARNING: Boss Spoiler that is a lot later in the game)

OMG HAHAHA.

Wow, I LOVE this so much. Never have the words ''kill it with fire'' been more appropriate. Fuck that guy, I'm so trying this

EDIT: GOD DAMMIT I'm ONE LEVEL IN ARCANE TOO LOW.

 

[TimeEffect]

Wait so there are two bells? I only have the beckoning bell. Maybe we are both ringing the same bell?

Lol. Beckoning is to summon. Resonant is to want to get summoned

 

[MercuryLS]

After fighting Papa G can I sell the music box? I missed it before I fought him, fuck I could have used that item!

 

[RustyNails]

In his first form use the music box for free back stabs. In his second form parry & riposte all of his attacks.

Would have never connected the two. Thanks

 

[Cloud Strife]

So run and don't dodge? Thanks, that;s the only thing I'm taking damage from.

Make sure to

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realize when it's about to do the icicle attack (when it stands up). THEN start sprinting. Best of luck!

 

[SRTtoZ]

I can help. PM me a password and tell me which of the first 4 bosses you need help.

 

[Error]

Can you parry

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Vicar Emlia

? Or should I not bother trying?

you can't, but if you hit its legs at some point it'll trigger the parry sound effect quickly go to its face and press R1.

 

[Elfstruck]

Is there a spot where I can farm antidote? I'm preparing for BSB.

 

[Beant]

That feel when you find a badass shortcut to a lamp when you have 50k blood.. phew

 

[Sanctuary]

Watch this!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IVQxADAR0Y

(WARNING: Boss Spoiler that is a lot later in the game)

Hahaha. You know what? After I beat that fight finally, I thought

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I wonder how the flamethrower would do

. I ended up using the cannon though to do around 1500 damage total.

 

[super-famicom]

GG LiK. I ran out of vials D:

 

[LiK]

WOOHOO, thanks Famicom and Burger. That was fun

I almost died from that grab but I quickly used antidote and healed, lol. I saved the clip.

 

[Kinsei]

Is there a spot where I can farm antidote? I'm preparing for BSB.

I've only ever seen them drop from the crows. They're pretty rare so you'll probably be at it for a while.

 

[Vitor711]

Make sure to

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realize when it's about to do the icicle attack (when it stands up). THEN start sprinting. Best of luck!

Oh yeah, I know the tell. Just couldn't time the dodges. Thanks!

 

[burgerdog]

Grats LiK, that was fun.

 

[Tragicomedy]

Looking for a fearless Gaffer to help me down Father G.

 

[zarnold56]

Killed the 2nd boss after about 8 or 9 tries. Music box helped. Really enjoying my first serious try at a "souls" game.

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Is the Father G armor good to buy?

 

[MercuryLS]

I could have used it for my weapons? FUCK!

Yeah, you break it open and there's a gem that can give you a 2.7% damage boost if you put it in a weapon.

 

[Jaeger]

Damnit, this armor is really good... but I'm not the biggest fan of it's looks.

Still rocking the cane of course

Where?

 

[Beant]

Is there a spot where I can farm antidote? I'm preparing for BSB.

Some mobs on the way to the tu

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rret guy

drop them i think, but its easier to farm the big wolves for 1k blood each on the way to bsb on the shortcut path, i think there are ~5 wolves in the area for a quick 5k souls

 

[Crossing Eden]

So did anyone figure out how to upgrade armor? I can't figure it out.

 

[super-famicom]

Killed the 2nd boss after about 8 or 9 tries. Music box helped. Really enjoying my first serious try at a "souls" game.

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Is the Father G armor good to buy?

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It has good poison resists, very useful for the next boss.

 

[Kinsei]

Yeah, you break it open and there's a gem that can give you a 2.7% damage boost if you put it in a weapon.

God dammit, I could have really used that. Oh well, at least that gives me something to look forward to in NG+!

 

[Karsticles]

Holy shit.

Why don't people post about the F. Woods boss?

I was chanting "oh my god" to myself over and over by the time it was over. That is the most terrified a Souls boss has ever made me.

 

[XxRampage07xX]

I only defeat the first two bosses so far and I want to help other people get past them. PM me the password too if you want to have a more company in your party

 

[burgerdog]

I've only ever seen them drop from the crows. They're pretty rare so you'll probably be at it for a while.

It's easier to kill wolves and use their souls to buy them.

 

[Sanctuary]

BTW, it's worth getting your Arcane up to at least 15 after the 5th boss or so if for nothing else, the nice

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arcane buff gadget that is applied to weapons for two bullets.

 

[Violater]

Can fusing a bloodgem be undone?

 

[Tyrant Rave]

So did anyone figure out how to upgrade armor? I can't figure it out.

you can't

 

[HORRORSHØW]

BTW, it's worth getting your Arcane up to at least 15 after the 5th boss or so if for nothing else, the nice

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arcane buff that is applied to weapons for two bullets.

3 bullets. and it doesn't work on all weapons.

 

[esmith08734]

Ok, so, this is my first 'Souls' game and I love it. After beating Bloodborne, should I try Dark Souls II?

 

[super-famicom]

Can fusing a bloodgem be undone?

Yeah, you can equip and unequip different ones into your weapon.

 

[Papercuts]

So did anyone figure out how to upgrade armor? I can't figure it out.

Unless I'm also missing something it doesn't seem like you can. All the sets I have so far also just seem to have various tradeoffs instead of having 'better' gear.

 

[Freezasaurus]

Papa guacamole is kicking my ass so bad

I got him on my first try. He had me on the ropes a few times, but I waited for openings between his combos to attack. If you need to back off for healing, try to get some tombstones between you to slow him down. And when he transforms, do the same. Except it helps even more if you lock on and keep a tree between you as much as possible until you move in to attack. He'll usually get around it by the end of his longer combos, but it's easier to dodge a few attacks than that long-ass combo he does. Be patient and pick your openings carefully. I started with 20 healing potions and was down to 6 when I killed him.

 

[indigo-cyclops]

Ok, so, this is my first 'Souls' game and I love it. After beating Bloodborne, should I try Dark Souls II?

No, I'd suggest Demon's Souls and then Dark Souls. DSII should be last on the list IMO.