Exr
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Yeah at that point you're at the mercy of lock on or you have to use a vertical slash type move. I used the two handed halberd, anything with a poking motion you'll probably have to use lock on.
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Dark Souls II |OT| The Dark Souls of Dark Souls
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Yeah at that point you're at the mercy of lock on or you have to use a vertical slash type move. I used the two handed halberd, anything with a poking motion you'll probably have to use lock on.
Fairly certain all of the Pharros stuff is optional.
hokagespit
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pharros neccesary for that one if im thinking of the right one. downstairs form the trap right
super-famicom
Member
Yeah, that's the one. Now I gotta come up with the souls to buy the lockstone from the merchant.
hokagespit
Member
i did that and afterwards ive used em as ive seen up but im up to 5 now
Axelstream
Member
I see. Well then, I must be missing something, because I'm not sure where to go next. Recently I went to the
Shaded Woods
talking head
misty area
shrines and the king's door
AKingNamedPaul
I am Homie
Question about a certain shield.
Bound wooden shield causes bleeding apparently. Does bleed build up on people who attack it, or only if I use it as a weapon?
pretty done
Member
there's an area after the fog area with a boss. keep going.
hokagespit
Member
just run straight through those misty woods stay on the left side of the path you walk out from and shoot straight across. theres more.
Chance Hale
Member
Will it be possible for people to mod the pc version to rightfully restore the wonderful ragdoll? Its absence is felt :/
DoubleTake
Member
Okay GAF. 9 Shots of tequilea, now im firing up souls....time to test myself... lolfhaha
Lost Fragment
Obsessed with 4chan
Talk to all npcs until they stop saying new things.
super-famicom
Member
Dark Souls 2 set in Australia confirmed.
Laughing Banana
Weeping Pickle
So the PS3 version is alright?
How big is the PSN download?
*REALLY* interested in this after taking a cursory look throughout this thread. Seems like a fantastic RPG + Horror blend.
How big is the PSN download?
*REALLY* interested in this after taking a cursory look throughout this thread. Seems like a fantastic RPG + Horror blend.
plasmawave
Banned
So is it better than DS1 so far?
I need to knoooooooooooooooow. I'm waiting for my JP copy to arrive.
I need to knoooooooooooooooow. I'm waiting for my JP copy to arrive.
SargerusBR
I love Pokken!
I'm done for today GAF, managed to beat the
, here's my character: SL 120, 21 hours played so far
Mirror Knight
5.1 GB
Peculiarly small for such big game yes? Even DD Dark Arisen is 12 GB in size.
Alright is subjective. People have different sensitivity levels to framerates before it impacts their enjoyment of the game.
Some people say the frame rate in Dark Souls 1 was not that great, especially in Blight town.
For me, the framerate was absolutely fine, except for that 1 minute into Blight Town where the frame rate dipped, but the rest of Blight Town was absolutely fine for me.
The 360 version does have a much better frame rate though
PS3 hovers between 25-30fps, while 360 is usually around 28-40fps.
Of course both have their dips
AKingNamedPaul
I am Homie
ChrisInCali
Member
I'm playing the DD PS3 version. I'm really enjoying it. I was pretty bummed out about the whole "Lighting debacle." Playing the game though, I think it looks great. Noticeably better than DS on the PS3. I'm still VERY early on in the game though. The download was 5.2gb and took me about 3-4 hours to download & install.
Finally beat the chariot (solo, no one to summon here anyway). Took me like eight tries. Became zen, stopped getting mad. Then there's
- I'd also like to know where the longbow is, or any bow other than the shortbow
- I never know where to use my pharos stone. I've found multiple locations with many many sockets for these, rather than just one, like whole lines of them. I have no idea wtf that is.
It's very good. In most measurable ways it's better; It may not have quite the same special x-factor as the first game. But the game is great, it's huge, and in many measurable ways (graphics, animation, sheer amount of content) it's what you'd expect from a sequel.
a dead end and a guy saying to go away. WTF is that guy?
- I'd also like to know where the longbow is, or any bow other than the shortbow
- I never know where to use my pharos stone. I've found multiple locations with many many sockets for these, rather than just one, like whole lines of them. I have no idea wtf that is.
It's very good. In most measurable ways it's better; It may not have quite the same special x-factor as the first game. But the game is great, it's huge, and in many measurable ways (graphics, animation, sheer amount of content) it's what you'd expect from a sequel.
SargerusBR
I love Pokken!
All you need to know is that its a good game, a SOULS game.
plasmawave
Banned
I'm done for today GAF, managed to beat the, here's my character: SL 120, 21 hours played so farMirror Knight
A dragon slayer!?
Someone at From is definitely a Berserk fan.
HappehLemons
Member
Any word on how to play the game co-op without a time limit? Is there some kind of covenant I can join that will stop the boot timer?
OneEyeTwoHead
Banned
Got about 5 bosses down on my swordsman...got stuck so I rerolled to Sorcerer (going Dex/Pyro like I did in Dark Souls) and I'm cruisin. Course I'm a lot more comfortable with the game at this point.
I played for like 5/6 hours today and it's a souls game all right. Harder than Dark Souls although that might be due to the fact that I started as a deprived. I like that killing weak enemies involve more skill than in DS. It's not possible to just circle strafe around them and backstab them one after the other.
Baldwin_the_First
Member
Goddamn, earlier tonight I beat the Gargoyles. I had a summon with me.
I almost shit my pants when
Are you shitting me?
Also didn,t help that my summoned help got his ass kicked just before the
My heart was racing when it was over. Oh and just after that there's a
I almost shit my pants when
I saw that the gargoyles kept coming!!
5 of them?! DAAAAAMN
2nd or 3rd one got killed
My heart was racing when it was over. Oh and just after that there's a
NPC Black phantom down some ladder that has like 10 damn dogs with him, plus the damn phantom keeps breaking your guard if you turtle behind your shield!
Sakura
Member
I think it is better. But I also think it is quite a bit easier so far.
Psycho_Mantis
Banned
Guys join the Company of Champions. The rewards are worth it.
DoubleTake
Member
OMG just beat The
Fucking awesome didnt expect that fight really haha was easy thogh...
Old Dragonslayer!
Laughing Banana
Weeping Pickle
You're getting this? Or have you?
Hmm, I don't have access to Xbox360 right now, so only PS3.
I've never been the one to act crazy upon frame rate dips though, unless it is absolutely downright awful like PS3's Skyrim. Nothing that egregious here, right?
I am perfectly fine with games like Dark Arisen PS3 or DmC, for example.
REALLY interested in this. I *hope* that in terms of story/settings, no knowledge of Dark Souls/Demon's Souls is required to enjoy this.
Gotta make sure the spend 60 get 10 bonus active first before plunging in.
luckyboyceo
Member
I'm playing on PS3 and to be honest, haven't noticed framerate issues at all. I'm also someone that doesn't freak out about some slowdown here and there, but so far it's been smooth for me.
Even with some lag it won't even come close to Skyrim levels.
What are the rewards?
SargerusBR
I love Pokken!
So huh, where we can talk about the lore? I really would like to have a dedicated thread to lore discussion
MiamiWesker
Member
LOL I love it! I enjoyed killing a bunch of you guys. That whole area is so great. I beat the boss there on my second try, epic battle.
How do you earn the stuff to level up?
so at what level adaptability does your character start feeling fluid. I chose the bandit, and now have 5 APT, but I'm not sure exactly what it does. It ups movement speed, but does that include rolling and attacking? I'm thinking of upping it to 10 and then stopping if it feels fine.
Initial Reward: Champion's Tablet.
Rank 1 (Offer 10 Victor's Stones): Great Magic Weapon.
Rank 2 (Offer 25 Victor's Stones): First Dragon Ring. (mini RoFaP - there is also a 2nd and 3rd which are upgraded versions)
Rank 3 (Offer 50 Victor's Stones): Vanquisher's Seal.
Rank 1 (Offer 10 Victor's Stones): Great Magic Weapon.
Rank 2 (Offer 25 Victor's Stones): First Dragon Ring. (mini RoFaP - there is also a 2nd and 3rd which are upgraded versions)
Rank 3 (Offer 50 Victor's Stones): Vanquisher's Seal.
38 is the cap for agility, which affects item and estus speed, shield raising speed and the quickness of the roll + invincibility frames. The RANGE of the roll is determined by equip burden.
From what I've gathered talking to NPCs, you're trying to find the four great souls to reverse the curse somehow.
I second this. Would be great fun to read through.
AlphaDragoon
Member
Getting to a katana takes an annoyingly long time in this game. You can start to get them at (Area Spoiler)
The Iron Keep, where the Alonne Knights drop them.
Speaking of, got a Blacksteel Katana (this game's Iaito equivalent) earlier today. Finally, I am reunited with my old friend.
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