It took me about 5 hours on NG++, but it seems like I missed a few things.
Gonna be playing through it with 2 other characters so I'm not too bothered by the length.
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Dark Souls II |OT++| Bearer of...Seek...Seek...Lest
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It took me about 5 hours on NG++, but it seems like I missed a few things.
Gonna be playing through it with 2 other characters so I'm not too bothered by the length.
then just wait till the other 2 parts.
Do Dragonrider (plus use some souls) and immediately buy Silvercat Ring and beeline for the Rotten. You can survive the initial fall with 10 - 12 Vitality and the ring while Human. There are 0 roadblocks once you get past the fall, since you can run past everything in there, right up to the Rotten. The fight might require some finesse though.
First pack is anywhere from 4-6 hours depending on the player, so 3 DLC packs that will contain anywhere from 12-18 hours of play, with tons of new weapons, items and even spells...
I'd say that's a great deal.
That's just the compatibility pack
I thought you needed the ashen mist heart to get in the DLC? Did that change?
No. He's just talking about quickly navigating to the DLC area.
Not that I'm aware of. I would have got it, too. I'm a diehard Souls fan, so I don't mind the $30, anyway.
The DLC is awesome so far, love how people are pre-judging it's quality based on the boss alone (although I've not spoilt it for myself). Reckon it'll take me a good few hours at my current rate, played an hour already and still not found a second bonfire. Is there meant to be many new weapons / armour?
Morrigan Stark
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Screaming Meat
Unconfirmed Member
We all go through that stage. It's what you do with it that counts, mate.
Jimmyfenix
Member
iseewhatyoudidthere.
UK/EU people DLC will be up tomorrow as EU store always updates on Wednesdays
Whenever the hell it feels like it. It could be 10am or 11pm, they don't seem to have any rhyme or reason to when content goes up. So pissed that the PlayStation Souls base still doesn't have access to this while everyone else does on account of the dipshits who handle the PSN store.
Interrobang
Member
Thanks for the suggestion. Don't think I'm a twinblade kind of guy, really like hulking around a greatsword, but I'll check it out.
Yeah not too bad, even though i'm bummed by reading that all the bosses in this first DLC are
basically reskins
prodystopian
Member
What is the code? I tried using one but it had expired?
ShiroAmakusa
Member
Just started the DLC content and already getting my ass handed to me. Haven't been playing for months and I gotta do this on NG++++
Has the Greatsword been changed somehow? I can't stagger the very first enemies, which feels unusual. They don't look like some poise-buffed tanks. :/
Has the Greatsword been changed somehow? I can't stagger the very first enemies, which feels unusual. They don't look like some poise-buffed tanks. :/
Lanrutcon
Member
Nope. Poise got completely broke in DS2, in favor of enemies. The DLC even more so.
Haunted
Member
Is there no official thread for the first DLC? oy vey
Just started out and my guy is getting rocked. :lol Should've gone with a safer build instead of going all-out glass cannon. But that's the fun of new content!
Time to find new strats!
Just started out and my guy is getting rocked. :lol Should've gone with a safer build instead of going all-out glass cannon. But that's the fun of new content!
Far as I can tell, they nerfed stunlocking (i.e. increased poise for those enemies so you don't stagger them as easily (or at all?)).
Time to find new strats!
stormthecastle
Neo Member
So the Namco Bandai twitter account is saying there is no season pass available for PS3 or 360 in the Americas. That seems wrong and messed up.
ShiroAmakusa
Member
Poise changed compared to DS2, I noticed that, but the DLC feels off. But maybe it's just me. I need some minutes to re-adjust to the game.
That shouldn't be too hard. I've got every armor and weapon stashed in my item box. Gonna stick to my strength build though. Havel's Armor been nerfed anyway, there goes my lazy tank spec.
prodystopian
Member
Do I need to do anything special for the chest in Majula, or should the 'special gift' be there even if I've already opened it on a playthrough?
Thanks!
I think I tried that last night but it was greyed out. This happened before and it went through when I tried again.
Thanks!
I think I tried that last night but it was greyed out. This happened before and it went through when I tried again.
Haunted
Member
Go for it! I'm going to stick to my miracle glass cannon for now, with backup lightning maces.Poise changed compared to DS2, I noticed that, but the DLC feels off. But maybe it's just me. I need some minutes to re-adjust to the game.
That shouldn't be too hard. I've got every armor and weapon stashed in my item box. Gonna stick to my strength build though. Havel's Armor been nerfed anyway, there goes my lazy tank spec.
fun > efficiency.
No you just go open it again..
No it's not just you the soldiers and knights seem to have infinite poise even with the stone ring on using great hammers.Poise changed compared to DS2, I noticed that, but the DLC feels off. But maybe it's just me. I need some minutes to re-adjust to the game.
moozoom
Member
While looking on the PAL (french) PSN store to see if the DLC was up, I just realized my Dark Souls 2 game is US !!
I will wait to see if it's region-locked to buy... if not I must make a US account and find a way to add some money to it...
What's the easiest way to proceed when creating a foreign region account ? Are there something I must be aware of, before doing so ?
I will wait to see if it's region-locked to buy... if not I must make a US account and find a way to add some money to it...
What's the easiest way to proceed when creating a foreign region account ? Are there something I must be aware of, before doing so ?
Can someone who's playing the DLC confirm this rumour for me, as being in Ireland on PS3 means I can't test until tomorrow, but word is *WARNING, MAJOR POTENTIAL SPOILERS*
after completing the DLC, if you go into the Undead Crypt where Vendrick is and with the Ashen Mist Heart, you go back in time to speak to him. Is this true?
I just bought Season Pass on PSN EU. Please tell me what key I need and where in Black Gulch, do i find the door to DLC area?
Edit: nvm, I got in. Damn, didn't realize that the dlc unlock key is not out yet.
Just create a new user, then a new PSN ID. Select US as country. Buy PSN card from amazon us and then redeem and purchase from US psn through that US PSN account.
Edit: nvm, I got in. Damn, didn't realize that the dlc unlock key is not out yet.
Same thing happened to me with Dark Souls 1. I became aware after purchase though.
Just create a new user, then a new PSN ID. Select US as country. Buy PSN card from amazon us and then redeem and purchase from US psn through that US PSN account.
Yes, just place the summon sign in the DLC area and people playing can summon you in.
There's a ladder that leads to them. You find a crypt of sorts with them in.
No. You do get fewer souls as a phantom/if a phantom is present, though.
Orochinagis
Member
Mmm nope, there is no ring or item to get less souls.
Try to get summoned to mid-bosses, not to big bosses. Prowling Magus and Congregation, Covetous Demon etc.
moozoom
Member
Thanks !
It'll be a little more complicated than buying Artorias... I think I read an interview stating that they would not make DLC for DS2, so I bought the US version with confidence.
Got it, thanks. Got to the next bonfire and.... quite something ahead.
Morrigan Stark
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WTF? DLC is up on the US PSN store, but not the season pass. What is this bullshit?
Morrigan Stark
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It's there:
https://store.sonyentertainmentnetw...ls?smcid=ps:shop-now:ps-psn:playstation-store
But yeah no season pass. Not buying until I get that. WTF, Namco? Screw over the biggest and oldest Souls playing community, why don't you?