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Dark Souls II |OT| The Dark Souls of Dark Souls
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Phatosaurus
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Shieeeet, speed runs already?!
I thought it would take a few months for this to start.
NoSkillz187
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What do you suggest? Focus on agility and endurance?
I'm surprised they're down to 2 some odd hours already, the game feels so much bigger than the first to me.
Just way too many downsides IMO
-Can't parry
-Must maintain two weapons to upgrades
-Animations for most the options seemed shitty (curved swords were nice though, only combo besides fists that I liked)
-Didn't seem to increase that much in damage.
-Requires 1.5x stats
Sir Griffith
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Not even halfway done. Maybe 25% through?
You done same amount as me from what heard it about 1/4 maybe more. I don't think your halfway it really is a long game
Mr Fahrenheit
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A bunch of these bosses that don't seem to be required, entire areas are completely optional. Not surprising.
Yes. And don't pick the Swordsman as a starting class. Its stat distribution is a disaster. Go with something like Knight.
XANDER CAGE
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The same can be said about a lot of areas in the game, period. The game is super inconsistent.
On the one hand, it's awesome that there are so many bosses and varied areas. On the other hand, at least half of them are basically a big fart noise. So many of the bosses are DeS/DkS bosses but with more mobs to deal with (
Big King Rat Playa just feels like Sif but with longer attack chains and extra dudes
Shaded Ruins
Brightstone Bad Neighborhood
I mentioned early in the thread back when I was playing my copy early that I felt like the enemy placement and general encounter design was bunk, and I stand by it. So many levels in this game just throw more enemies at you, rather than place them creatively or do anything interesting with them. Did anyone enjoy getting bumrushed by the eight or nine greatsword knights in
Lost Bastille
This isn't the whole game, obviously, but there are lots of places where the game just feels like a lazy slog.
I have no idea where to go...I just found an area loops around and thas it...So annoying right now.
quarter of the bosses in-game if that gives you a clue, there is a ton of content in the game and I should note that there are even optional bosses I'm not including in that.
Romars202129
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So, I just found
.
Just want to know, should I? In the least spoilery way possible, tell me, there isn't a better way to use these souls right?
I imagine this
yeah?
Straid, this guy who let's you trade demon souls for demon weapons
Just want to know, should I? In the least spoilery way possible, tell me, there isn't a better way to use these souls right?
I imagine this
trading thing is replacing the old upgrade route
SeventhSon
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John Harker
Definitely doesn't make things up as he goes along.
Ohhh, good looks!
That's a much cheaper option. Thanks.
Are there advantages to re-specing late game if you find new gear/different playstyle you want to try? I've never done it in a game before, just a thought. Wasn't sure if there were severe penalities or it really just let's you cleanly re-design yourself to try different approaches.
cpp_is_king
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Game's got a bit of a case of the ol' quantity over quality goin', but I rather liked some of the late-game bosses.
It's kinda the opposite of the first game in that a lot of the best bits are at the end.
cpp_is_king
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Where can I find a shield that gives 100% phys and 100% fire resist? And if I do find one, can I use it to get past
?
the dragon breathing fire down the tunnel in the first area
you're at the central bonfire after the
dragonrider's
It's literally in the next room where the elevator that goes up is, though I can't remember if there was a locked door there you have to open first, if so you have to go up through the castle and fetch something to unlock it.
Sir Griffith
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You dont need a shield for that.
Just time his pattern and run to the door on the left when it's safe.
Romars202129
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Thank you very much!
Also, let me add to the comment above, don't pick swordsman people. All that great equipment is just a payoff for terrible stats.
Yeah, most of the interesting designs/encounters came near the end. It's backloaded in a weird way, where the last 1/4 of the game is a step up visually* and makes all the junk early on seem not just lazy, but rushed.
*although
Aldia mansion
NoSkillz187
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Alright, thanks.
I don't think so, they're finite
I had some good drop rates farming them from the
water creatures in shrine of amana
J-Roderton
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Wut!? That is awesome.
cpp_is_king
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SeventhSon
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I had to run back to the beginning of the stage, hoping only one followed to pick them off individually.
Not enjoyable.
I just rolled a swordsmen..only like an hour in. Should I pick something else?
I play with high Dex high INT...Oh, and I use a shield.
Whats the issue with Swordsmen for "battlemage" build?
Incendiary
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If you start as a Swordsman, early on you want to focus on Str/Dex/Adp. You'll likely need decent Str and Dex to power stance your weapon of choice. Starting Adp on the Swordsman is pitiful, so getting it up to 10 or 12 early is a high priority so you can dodge easier.
After that it depends on how you want to specialize. End and Dex would be my recommendations because more End lets you do longer power stance combos and still be able to dodge out of harms way. And Dex opens up bows since you'll need them for long range.
I personally did a hybrid build and threw a bunch into Int so I can cast Magic Weapon on my main hand weapon and also have a few ranges attack spells, but pure dual wielding is probably better spent elsewhere.
Wow. I'm at same point as Chake too. Glad to know I've barely even scratched the surface.
I'm like 30 hours in too.
KoreanBarbecue
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You can just run down the cave there and open that door and get inside without getting hit, if you time it right. No shield even needed.
is it worth it? I died like 7 times earlier trying to get inside, lol.
KoreanBarbecue
Member
Totally worth it. You get a great sword that should probably be your main for quite awhile.
pretty done
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that's what I said in the #YOULIED thread and everyone was demanding I show proof
that's what happens when you examine 480p screenshots instead of actually playing the game
Sir Griffith
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Ah, I see. From there, you can't go into the room. He's shooting at you from a ledge you can't jump up onto. You can get to where he is by jumping down at a certain spot just below the 2nd bonfire (The rubble that's piled up on the far end of the room furthest from where the lizard is).
Incendiary
Banned
No issue. That's what I'm playing as and starting as Swordsman worked fine, outside the starting Adp.
Reminds me of Metroid Prime 2 with Sanctuary Fortress.
oh, nvm, I read the post you were replying to wrong. I thought you meant the salamander pit nearby.
there is a locked door..I don't know how to open it for the life of me.I have searched everywhere over and over again.
Big Icarus
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Just made it to
, and I'm in the
. Will I piss off the
if I kill the boss of this area? I still am trying to max out my
.
Oh, and does
disappear if his phantom dies in the boss fight? I can't find him and I heard he gives out a de-petrification item if I go talk to him again.
Doors of Pharos
rat covenant
Rat King
rat ranking
Oh, and does
Tark
KoreanBarbecue
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Ah, I have the same question, though. How do you get down into that pit? And, is the fire monster down there even worth making that trip?
Sanctuary
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All you have to do is get as close as you can without getting hit, then run and open the door. Once the door has finished opening, dodge inside.
Yes, it's very worth it.
edit: lol, nvm.
Royal Rat Authority is one of the best bosses I have encountered in the game.Also I thought Doors looked beautiful visually.
Ah, then I will throw in some Adaptability then. 10 - 12 you say?
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