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Dark Souls II |OT| The Dark Souls of Dark Souls
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AlimNassor
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You seriously remind me of Randall. Was he based off you?
Snitches get stitches... No one ever taught you not to rat on people huh?
He's playing the YOLO class -- swordsman with no shield. Much respect, but I won't be playing that class until maybe a second play-through.
Clarkus Darkus
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I think fatigue is kicking in, Streaming for 14+ hours :/ but then it is Dark Souls afterall....im sure we'll all be dying a lot on first run.
Ok sure, but he is just go go go go go go! Doesn't even try to pick enemies off. It is actually really enjoyable.
See You Next Wednesday
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DAMMIT ALL TO HELL!
Knight -- high VIT and ADP. Just need 1 more point in ADP for the faster shield animation...
Deified Data
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If I had to guess, probably sorcerer for most people.
Sanctuary
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Probably not going to stray that much from the previous two games. Explorer might be the easiest for a first run due to item availability, and if you ordered the BA edition, you wouldn't have to worry about starter weapons (if you actually chose to use them anyway).
Maybe, although my first character in Dark was a Pryo; because I mistakenly assumed it was going to be a "fire mage" type of class. Instead, it just turned out to be the second uber min/max class that I picked for a first playthrough (aka the Royal). I really didn't like the Sorcerer in Dark though, and typically just played it like a melee class for most enemies until the decent spells became available. Even though Soul Arrow has a much greater range than Fireball, I fucking hated it on any kind of moving target. You adjust and anticipate with it, but it's not very user friendly, especially if you're trying to make every Arrow count. The Pyro just felt like a cheat code class in comparison. Even though you still had to use souls to level the flame up, it just starts out a lot stronger and it misses much less often.
I guess I was going off on a tangent. It just depends on what the starting spell will be, or if they've actually tweaked SA enough to suck less early on.
CountAntonius
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Clarkus Darkus
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IN the past the more magic based builds were "easier" as long as you have distance
WickedLaharl
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This has been one of my major gripes from the get go. Environments just look bland compared to previous games.
MarmaladeChainsaw
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Damn, really? I haven't watched any streams but the environments in dark souls 1 were amazing.
Sir Griffith
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I'd have to agree with Explorer. Not only because of items, but the stats aren't bad either. Good Vitality, the highest Adaptability (sounds like a good stat starting out), above average attunement for more spells, all other stats are also pretty average.
Even though I just watched 13 seconds of the stream and I must say, that one room did look uninspired, I also read a bunch of comments wowing at the diversity and beauty of other environments.
So yeah, let's wait sommo'.
Clarkus Darkus
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Honestly the game is stunning in other areas.
Especially the cities
For anyone that wants DS2 PC version, GMG is running a promo for 10 bucks off, and it goes away tomorrow so I'd hop on that quick.
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Is there info out in the wild about equip load and adaptability breakpoints? Stat softcaps and such? I REALLY want to know...
captscience
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Fall damage seems much more severe
hokagespit
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AlimNassor
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This game is going to be a loooot harder then Dark Souls, thats for fucking sure. I knew they said they'd ramp up the difficulty, but, goddamn.
Deified Data
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I like their focus on larger mobs. It's really going to force you to think differently about combat. Harder to turtle up when people are sneaking up behind you.
Polioliolio
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Harder? Nice. Waiting for PC version.
Hope they don't nerf the difficulty in a future patch.
Hope they don't nerf the difficulty in a future patch.
bone_and_sinew
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I still don't grasp that this comes out next week. So hyped.
GodParticle
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So what are the thoughts of people who have been watching a lot of streams? Overall, does it appear to be on the same level of DS1 or a downgrade?
Sanctuary
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Being opressive doesn't have anything to do with something looking bland.
On another note, I feel really sorry for everyone watching streams. You can't unsee what's been seen.
CountAntonius
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Did they opt out of having a PvP arena this time around? Kinda sad, when I was on the 360 it wasn't out and buy the time I jumped on the PC version the arena was completely dead. I have yet to get into an arena match.
So nobody answered this before is there invasions after an area boss has been defeated?
So nobody answered this before is there invasions after an area boss has been defeated?
Polioliolio
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Majorly ignoring all talk on the game... but now you have my curiosity.
What are the complaints? That the graphics are ass?
Clarkus Darkus
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Feel sorry for who exactly? I cant wait to get it and iv'e been watching the stream for ages. Gameplay>>>>Graphics
Evolved1
make sure the pudding isn't too soggy but that just ruins everything
I really with there was an option to lock the camera behind the player... I play 90% of the time without lock-on, but when you get in mobs, the camera can be really annoying.
The second Ratchet and Clank game gave you the option to lock-strafe... and all the games there and after were better for it.
Souls would be better with lock strafe.
Maybe next game. Did anyone ever try to mod DS on PC to have lock-strafe?
The second Ratchet and Clank game gave you the option to lock-strafe... and all the games there and after were better for it.
Souls would be better with lock strafe.
Maybe next game. Did anyone ever try to mod DS on PC to have lock-strafe?
Clarkus Darkus
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As in visuals? Personally I think they are above DS1 in that department, And way above DS1 in difficulty department.
See You Next Wednesday
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I want to know too.
Completely expected this. Double dipped.
Condolences to anyone who jumped the gun and bought immediately on steam for $50
Evolved1
make sure the pudding isn't too soggy but that just ruins everything
One of the gestures should be sheath weapons.
I love the cutscenes where you see your dude with the weapons sheathed, would be cool if you could force it during gameplay with a gesture. Even if it's just to make cool screenshots or whatever.
I love the cutscenes where you see your dude with the weapons sheathed, would be cool if you could force it during gameplay with a gesture. Even if it's just to make cool screenshots or whatever.
Still better than the rumored May 31st date. Plenty to play this month so works out for me.
GodParticle
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Pretty much everything. Sounds good so far. I was worried that it was going to be dumbed down
Clarkus Darkus
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I think many were worried about the difficulty aspect, Those fears are put to rest I can assure you, They'll be cries of Nerf's too the enemys. Animation is looking smooth, Dual wielding for all it's downfalls looks total badass in motion. We are all in for a treat with this game!
Are people suggesting that the tomb of the giants was a visual masterpiece or something,what was there to admire visually?The great lightning engine of the first Dark Souls when you lit up?
Having no regards for spoilers myself i think it trumps the first game by leaps and bounds. There is no contest in the firelink shrine-equivalent in this game.
There is no shortage of moody and pretty places in dark souls 2 thanks to the lightning engine.
Seeing small chunks of games like dark souls is not a good indicator to the feel of the game. Like commenting how much the streamer sucks at something, he eventually beats that boss in the way he wanted so what was that first comment of how much he sucks at this of any use.
Would you guys mind giving your opinion on the enemy behavior perhaps, or would that require spoiling a whole lot more for yourself?
I think you need more time for an impression, time most of you should not be investing in if you care for your own experience.
I say reserve judgement for yourself. Going in the deep end and following along the journey of a streamer is perhaps not suited to a lot people.
Having no regards for spoilers myself i think it trumps the first game by leaps and bounds. There is no contest in the firelink shrine-equivalent in this game.
There is no shortage of moody and pretty places in dark souls 2 thanks to the lightning engine.
Seeing small chunks of games like dark souls is not a good indicator to the feel of the game. Like commenting how much the streamer sucks at something, he eventually beats that boss in the way he wanted so what was that first comment of how much he sucks at this of any use.
Would you guys mind giving your opinion on the enemy behavior perhaps, or would that require spoiling a whole lot more for yourself?
I think you need more time for an impression, time most of you should not be investing in if you care for your own experience.
I say reserve judgement for yourself. Going in the deep end and following along the journey of a streamer is perhaps not suited to a lot people.
are you serious?
Dark souls would have been such a lesser experience if I always knew what was around the next corner. Going through a fog door after a really tough section, thinking I was about to get reamed by a boss only to find a bonfire with Solaire chilling by it comes to mind. I don't know why someone who's actually looking forward to the game would eliminate that entire aspect of it.
You're free to do what you want, I don't give a shit, but don't try and tell me that watching someone play through the whole game isn't going to matter.
Do you really want spoilers being posted everywhere? I'm with this guy. Shut it all down. I only want to know how the game runs, but I don't want any spoilers.
I wonder how this s possible. The framerate got pretty bad on ps3 in some areas.
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