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Bloodborne |OT++++| Now with Trusty Patches
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The barrage of witches plus laser beam is the worst part in the game for exploring lol. Hate those crazy old ladies.
Chalice dungeons manly giver better runes and gems. There are a few unique armor sets and a unique weapon.
Morrigan Stark
Arrogant Smirk
One or two armour sets, IIRC. One weapon. And high quality blood gems and runes.
PapaEmeritus
Member
I'm in the same boat, everytime I ring a bell for help, network connection lost.
Best gems and glyphs are in Chalices...there are weapons in there that have different blood gem sockets, but they don't do higher base damage.
The first time i jumped that laser beam like a boss, but i agree; that part is hard if you don't take the bell lady
PapaEmeritus
Member
The woman in white before
she just stands there, should I kill her, leave her, etc.
The Wet Nurse
WhiskerFrisker
Member
It's basically a trolling level for me lol.
They're not scary for me because my first encounter with one was hilarious. I didn't see it and it was running behind so when I turned the camera, I saw something moving like the flash. Before I got scared it fell down a pit trying to reach me and I just laughed at it.I knew those assholes from the chalice dungeons that run super fast, with their hair all weirdly flowing around reminded of something:
Just edit the girl and give her a hunter cap.
If you kill her she'll come after you in a chalice dungeon
Morrigan Stark
Arrogant Smirk
I call those the black metal shriekers 'cause that's what they look and sound like. They're fairly easy to parry with the gun, but if you miss, you're kind of fucked... they hit like goddamn trucks.
And that's when they're alone. If they're surrounded by spider mobs, grrrrrrrr
They're fairly easy to parry with the gun, but if you miss, you're kind of fucked... they hit like goddamn trucks. And that's when they're alone. If they're surrounded by spider mobs, grrrrrrrr
Veritigo_X
Member
It's good. All I was doing last night was co-op and invasions and I wasn't having any issues. Using passwords and playing with friends is better than ever now too. I think the longest I had to wait was a minute.
PapaEmeritus
Member
It's basically a trolling level for me lol.
They're not scary for me because my first encounter with one was hilarious. I didn't see it and it was running behind so when I turned the camera, I saw something moving like the flash. Before I got scared it fell down a pit trying to reach me and I just laughed at it.
If you kill her she'll come after you in a chalice dungeon
What really lol. Doe sshe drop anything worthwhile otherwise I'll just leave her be.
PapaEmeritus
Member
Not sure where you're playing, but it's still horrible for me, everytime I ring a bell network connection lost and kicks me to main menu. No problems with any other games.
Aren't all the bosses a lot harder in NG+?
WhiskerFrisker
Member
I'm just kidding. You get nothing for killing her but she does appear later as side content.
They can't help it, they thought it was an eyeball...it's all they live for.
I didn't find them much harder at all...just a lot more health and hitting a little harder.
They have better AI, they can cancel moves in the middle of an animation & do another move, in coop they can also switch targets in the middle of an attack animation.
WhiskerFrisker
Member
Had absolutely no problems in NG+. I found it easier, in fact.
toastyToast
Member
25 skill + 50 bloodtinge. You'll want to do most of your attacking in 2H mode but if you aren't hitting anything or are fishing for a parry transition out. The 25 skill is nice for when you do end up using the non-blood mode although I suppose a case could be made for just getting skill to the minimum requirement and spending points elsewhere.
A bonus is your Evelyn will do some really good damage.
Elysium-777
Member
Thanks for the offer, but I'm away from the game right now. Also, I'm level 66 and I refuse to level up for that bum of a boss >.>
Clear
CliffyB's Cock Holster
Yeah bosses scale quite gently, although they gain new moves. NPC Hunters just seem to stay about the same as they were, but some regular mobs can get really dangerous the further you get in.
In NG++ dogs go from being a nuisance to certain death if you allow a couple to get really on you at the same time. They do ridiculous damage really fast.
It's like From realized there was only one way for me to like Patches even more than I do already.
Cosmo Clock 21
Banned
Agree with others that unrestricted item spoilers on the loading screen is stupid. Unlike previous Souls games, one of Bloodborne's biggest conceits is completely hiding the existence of the second half of the game, and considering how openly items from that part of the game talk about the Truth it would have been a major bummer for me to have it spoiled before the time was right.
Yeah, here's how I would have done it.
- All badges only appear in loading screens after you obtain them.
- Anything referencing
only appears in loading screens after you triggerthe Great Ones.the Red Moon
- Anything you get in
only appears in loading screens after you get the summons.Cainhurst Castle
- The
only appears in loading screens after you obtain it.Queenly Flesh
- Anything you get from the
only appears in loading screens after you beat the game (regardless of which ending you get).Old Hunter's Badge
Those are the biggest spoilers. Everything else is fine.
shadowfall
Member
I second that. I find the game a lot easier on New Game plus. I guess we just improve as game goes on and since we are constantly forced to learn parrying, it helps. The regular NPC's are hitting much harder and NPC hunters also dont seem to scale up.
Damn...I never bought Ludwig's rifle. When cross-referencing I just jumped to the conclusion that it was the holy blade. I can do so much in this game, but miss a weapon right in front of me? Sorry to waste posts! I'll be quiet now...
Soultaker0220
Member
You can get every weapon beside one in the world outside the chalice dungeons. There are unique items like gems and runes for chalice dungeons only ( Stamina 20%, hp 15% and many more)
Lord Error
Insane For Sony
More noob questions time:
Is there a point doing initial section (the streets with the mob) over and over to gain blood echoes, and then going back to hunter's dream to buy stuff? I've done this a few times and purchased all the hunters clothes I could, and now it seems like I can't really do anything useful there anymore. Can I level up or improve my weapons this early in the game?
- Is there a point in fighting the big guardian guy that you can get to early in the game if you go left down the stairs where you meet the very first mob, rather than going after that mob? Is there a shortcut or something very useful behind him? I died on him probably 10 times in a row, and I just think I'm not ready to face him yet.
- When people say that there are shortcuts in the game, are they talking strictly about the gates that you can open, or are there other kinds of shortcuts? (please be vague if need be, if it's spoilerific to answer this)
Is there a point doing initial section (the streets with the mob) over and over to gain blood echoes, and then going back to hunter's dream to buy stuff? I've done this a few times and purchased all the hunters clothes I could, and now it seems like I can't really do anything useful there anymore. Can I level up or improve my weapons this early in the game?
- Is there a point in fighting the big guardian guy that you can get to early in the game if you go left down the stairs where you meet the very first mob, rather than going after that mob? Is there a shortcut or something very useful behind him? I died on him probably 10 times in a row, and I just think I'm not ready to face him yet.
- When people say that there are shortcuts in the game, are they talking strictly about the gates that you can open, or are there other kinds of shortcuts? (please be vague if need be, if it's spoilerific to answer this)
KittenMaster
Member
I'm not sure about the new enemies in this patch
I think I need to drop Insight or something. dude with the cat suit just wrecks me
Beast mode wasn't what I expected.
Or even simpler, an item only gets added to the loading screen "pool" if you've obtained it at some point (for ALL items). It doesn't make sense to know about items you haven't found yet.
cm osi
Member
first part of the game blood drops are really low so i won't use that area to farm, you can do it later with better items for farming
he drops a item (i think it unlocks a trophy) and there was a glitch jump to do there, but i don't knof if they patched it.
shortcuts usually are doors and elevators that lets you skips all the map ang go straight from the lantern to the end of the area.
1. You can level up early on. But you will one
insight
2. No. There is nothing behind him or on him.
3. Yup, after you open certain gates, you bypass many enemies and go directly to the boss area from the lantern.
When the gold bell rings, the line between man and beast is blurred.
That's probably the simplest and best option.
Stay right where her left leg tentacle is, behind her arms but sort of against her torso, and just keep the analog stick held toward her. In this spot if you've done it right, her tentacles can't touch you easily. Make sure you dont accidentally slip behind her, just keep pressed against her side. You're on your own with the blue laser though! haha
Morrigan Stark
Arrogant Smirk
looooool
Lord Error
Insane For Sony
Down in the sewers... can I access that are from where I am now, or do I have to get past the first boss?
Oh, another question. Is there a point fighting a big monster that bangs on that door behind that big burning effigy?
Varies, but much quicker overall. The majority are highly satisfied.
Cyborg
Member
Its amazing for me, Im really impressed. It loads very fast for almost every area.
SamusPrime
Banned
The blue laser can be avoided 100% by unlocking from her and sprinting once you hear/see the cues, at least that was my method and it worked. I usually sprinted a straight line, so not sure if you can just sprint any way you please and still avoid.
Also like he said...stay close! I started dodging across her front/chest area now and then and it'll trigger her head smash sometimes. This'll leave her open for hard hits if you're quick.
Seeing around 10-15 seconds in some instances following death.
Yes, you can access it from the Central Yharnam lantern. It's after that door-banging monster (Nothing special about him either. But if you don't kill him, he will go after if you start to engage other enemies in that area.), go up the stairs where there are a bunch of mobs and two dogs. Kill these guys and go farther up, now you are on the great bridge. Instead of going right which will lead you to the werewolves, go straight and off the bridge. Then to your left there is a path semi-hidden by some crates. You will find a ladder which will lead you to the portion of the sewer that has the armor. You have to kill a few higher level saw/spear mobs (they are easy to parry) including one standing right on top of the armor set, ready to ambush you.
papercan55
Member
This is good to see, gaf was destroying and laughing at my opinion on this a few pages back. It just doesn't make sense to me, items and lore are prefect for loading screens but i don't understand why souls fans demand that they must show off every item in the game, regardless of progress through the story, gaf will continue to laugh at me but it seems crazy not to have items shown be tied to progression through the story.
I love the game as much as the rest of you, but that doesn't mean it's flawless.why not hide some later items, does it really go against the souls tradition?
SamusPrime
Banned
Also want to comment on patch. The load times feel significantly better, ESPECIALLY now that you actually have something to look at and be entertained by. I didn't find them a hinderance before, but this is a pretty serious improvement to the flow.
Veritigo_X
Member
Huh, I've never even seen a network lost message while playing. When there were problems before the patch it would just be searching indefinitely, even when planning co-op sessions with friends.
Normal loading into areas/Hunter's Dream is cut by 2-10 seconds, but respawning after death is cut by 50% or more it seems. Much, much quicker. And the item descriptions on the loading screens helps too, so not only is the literal load time cut down but perceptually it feels even shorter since you have more to look at then the static logo.