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Dark Souls II |OT| The Dark Souls of Dark Souls
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Apparently you have to
The Xtortionist
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Lucatiel spoilers
I accidentally beat two bosses without summoning her. Am I screwed out of the inheritance trophy or is there another way?
Yeah I agree, can't seem to time a parry as well in this game as DS1.
From my understanding, yes. You could riposte a few frames faster, but I always end up mistakenly R1'ing instead of completing the riposte.
The parries/ripose look pretty damn cool, at least to me. haha
Edit: Can't confirm partial parries in this game. Perhaps a more seasoned DS2 player can chime in
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
I don't agree at all. I think this game looked a good deal better than dark souls.
Red Liquorice
Member
Thanks. I googled a bit too, it looks like they haven't released patch notes yet.
My copy just arrived (....squeal!....) so I think I'll just plow in and dl patch next time I'm on PSN.
edit - Nice, I got one of the metal artwork cards too, the dude with the spiked club/hemlet.
I agree with you as well. Even the art direction is a step up.
kingofthedead45
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You have to be in human form my friend. You can invade anywhere for the most part.
Small one just has a lower amount of time you can spend in someones world.
Yeah It seems it's cause of that. Nobody seems to be invading at all.
cracked red eye orbs are harder to come across, and you have to be in human form to use them. I don't think there's a whole red eye orb in this game. Haven't noticed one anyway.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Saying that it looks like a PS2 game is insane hyperbole already.
Filth
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kingofthedead45
Member
Lol, I was going to post a screen shot of the ps2 version of shadow of the colossus and then a screen shot of dark souls two, then I realized that people are beyond silly in saying that and didn't want to waste my time.
Chance Hale
Member
I wish I had some of yall's superclocked PS2s.
JimmyRustler
Member
Is it normal that I lose a bit health even though I'm blocking? I can't remember this being the case in DS1.
You can only block perfectly with 100% physical reduction shields (tower shields and such). It's the number on the upper right hand corner.
Depends on the blocking attribute of the shield.
There are some shields that block 100%.
Drangleic Shield is the first one I found
cheezcake
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Anyone have experience with the (boss soul weapon)
?
The dex scaling looks nice but I've got no idea what the movesets gonna be like.
Also any idea where I can get some effigies, I had 6 but burned through them between (Lost Bastille spoilers)
warped sword
The dex scaling looks nice but I've got no idea what the movesets gonna be like.
Also any idea where I can get some effigies, I had 6 but burned through them between (Lost Bastille spoilers)
The Lost Sinner and Belfry Gargoyles
Chance Hale
Member
Shield's have certain physical reduction ratings and Dark Souls 2 doesn't bring 100% guard shields into the mix until much later on and they're very heavy. If you look at the stats your shield is probably 75-90%
It controls like a Rapier.
JimmyRustler
Member
THANK YOU! Can't wait to come home and give this SOB another try.
Shields have a block percentage, was the same in DS1. In the first game there were several starting shields that already had 100% block though, while the warrior shield in this game is 85% block for example. Not sure if there are shields with 100% block in this game, but I'm guessing there are.
Sakura
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A PS2 game... really?
The game may not be that impressive visual wise but it's hardly bad. It's better than Dark Souls 1 in my opinion. The framerate too I find to be more stable. I've played over 20 hours and at no point has it ever felt like it's dipped below 20, unlike Dark Souls where there were some rough spots. The framerate could be better for sure but it's not that bad, hasn't affected my gameplay.
I also disagree about it being unfair. I've never gotten to a part yet where I've been killed by something that just didn't feel fair. You need to be patient and cautious and you'll be fine.
I find that the art direction is great and a step up from Dark Souls I. However, there are tradeoffs to the new design/engine, like framerate and having worse AA. Respectively, I haven't encountered anything in Dark Souls II that is anywhere near as rushed as some of the worse areas in DS I. There are also some newer looking effects as well that look really cool. Being in the bottom level of Sinner's Rise looks pretty amazing, almost next-gen looking.
The beginning area is pretty rough though and it gives a bad impression. This game could really use the 1080p treatment with better AA and it would look really good. I hope for a PS4 version one day.
Alcoholikaust
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cheezcake
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Aaaaaaand that's a no, god damn where are my katanas and scythes =(
Chance Hale
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I'm with you, I've been playing for about 25 hours and still no sign of my babies ;-;
Jimmyfenix
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Here we go again with hyperbole ps2 statements. My copy should be arriving in an hour but I have uni lecture !
Where is that ember?
I hear the there is a way to get unlimited titanite shards too but both my vendors that sold them are out of stock.
OH SHIT.
Hope your PS2 works.
Psycho_Mantis
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Lol look what I found:
Rat covenant brings in the salt yo
Honourable players can't take it when they get their ass handed to them by trash mobs like the sewer rats.
Rat covenant brings in the salt yo
Honourable players can't take it when they get their ass handed to them by trash mobs like the sewer rats.
BIONIC-ARRRMMM!!
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So I found the location of the
today, but I couldn't find away to get in. It was too far in the sea. How do I get in?
Also, is there a place to buy or get more Pharros Lockstones? I only found the one in the beginning of the game, and bought the one that the old hag had.
pirate ship
Also, is there a place to buy or get more Pharros Lockstones? I only found the one in the beginning of the game, and bought the one that the old hag had.
Jimmyfenix
Member
My ps2 is alive and well!
Alcoholikaust
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stone trader chloanne sells them- you obviously havent gotten to her yet
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Where do you find talismans?
The Xtortionist
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Yeah, these games are definitely limited by the hardware.
Audioboxer
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Waiting on the postman!
Did any FaithGAF start as a Knight for more survivability early on of did you all jump in with Cleric?
Did any FaithGAF start as a Knight for more survivability early on of did you all jump in with Cleric?
The perfect Dark
Banned
Were's the ember for
?
I know it's in
But I can't find it!
the second blacksmith
I know it's in
Iron Keep
The PS3 version does hit 50 or 60 FPS in certain areas but when a lot of stuff is going on it really chugs.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Do you want to have fun now or have fun later?
There's a bell to ring on an upper platform that calls the ship to the dock. If you drop down to the dock level, you've gone too far and have to homewad bone back...or
Alcoholikaust
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PS3 version is what Im rocking. Haters be damned-game is beautiful, fun, and challenging. SL 89- woot!
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