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[UpDownLeftRight]

Just realized that enemies now follow through fog gates? Damn, I'm gonna have to bail. That's pretty much my method for fighting bosses gone, I can't be bothered to clear the area every time and was pretty used to sprinting straight to the boss after an area sweep. Sure it won't affect them all but it's gonna make a good few considerably more tedious.

 

[Naedtrax]

It's only 16.19 USD on the Aus store if you own DS2 + season pass. I might just grab it for the sake of having it..

 

[Carlius]

It's only 16.19 USD on the Aus store if you own DS2 + season pass. I might just grab it for the sake of having it..

do it baby..you wont regret it and you support from on PC.

 

[ebullientprism]

Just realized that enemies now follow through fog gates? Damn, I'm gonna have to bail. That's pretty much my method for fighting bosses gone, I can't be bothered to clear the area every time and was pretty used to sprinting straight to the boss after an area sweep. Sure it won't affect them all but it's gonna make a good few considerably more tedious.

Wait, what? Surely not into bossfights? :O

RIP in peace Speedruns.

 

[Ayt]

I hope they didn't ruin the uniqueness of every location.

If every enemy is randomly encountered everywhere it wouldn't really be fun..and it wouldn't make sense lore wise.


:/ We'll see.

The new enemies aren't random. They are using the type of enemy you'd expect to face in an area.

I've only messed around in the Forrest and Heide's so far but I'm loving the new enemy placement.

 

[ike_]

Is there a way to force resolution? It won't let me select a resolution higher than 720. Maybe because resolutions higher than that are 30Hz on my TV, but 1080 still looks way better and is still silky smooth on this model.

This wasn't a problem with the DX9 version. I don't see a slot for the game in GeForce Experience/Control Panel yet.

 

[Naedtrax]

do it baby..you wont regret it and you support from on PC.

I was planning to anyway as i love my Souls games, even going to the extent of borrowing a buddies PS4 just for Bloodborne haha

All bought! I'll post up some comparisons between this and GeDoSaTo Dark Souls 2 as well http://steamcommunity.com/id/naedtrax

 

[Naedtrax]

Also for anyone wondering, the download is 11.8GB

 

[demosthenes]

Did they get rid of soul memory?

 

[StrangeTaco]

Did they get rid of soul memory?

The mechanic is still there, you can however buy a ring that will absorb any souls so your soul memory will not increase further. You do have to have minimum like 30k soul memory though iirc.

Wait, what? Surely not into bossfights? :O

RIP in peace Speedruns.

That's also going to make farming Duke's Dear Freja as a mage a gigantic pain in the ass ;_;

 

[Lamneth]

Can someone please make some comparison screens between DX9 and DX11?

 

[def sim]

I finished Bloodborne so I'm all set to see what this is all about tomorrow.

 

[Voidguts]

Just realized that enemies now follow through fog gates? Damn, I'm gonna have to bail. That's pretty much my method for fighting bosses gone, I can't be bothered to clear the area every time and was pretty used to sprinting straight to the boss after an area sweep. Sure it won't affect them all but it's gonna make a good few considerably more tedious.

fffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff, saved me 20 bucks, thanks :\

 

[demosthenes]

The mechanic is still there, you can however buy a ring that will absorb any souls so your soul memory will not increase further. You do have to have minimum like 30k soul memory though iirc.



That's also going to make farming Duke's Dear Freja as a mage a gigantic pain in the ass ;_;

It absorbs souls? Like you don't get to spend them then?

 

[Sanke__]

Real sad there doesn't appear to be pre-download on ps4

 

[ebullientprism]

Looks like they really heard the feedback for not having mobs scattered all over for cheap difficulty.

http://cloud-4.steamusercontent.com/ugc/29612379372853626/817DBB1B0C0708A89A3749C9FB2C0257F791CD84/

 

[Carlius]

Can someone please make some comparison screens between DX9 and DX11?

i would do them but i uninstalled dx9 version. trust me though, the difference is there, not massive, but its a lot prettier than it was before. no more muddy crap, very good color palette. you can clearly see it and i am loving it. very much worth the 20 bucks since i never played the dlc.

 

[AWizardDidIt]

Looks like they really heard the feedback for not having mobs scattered all over for cheap difficulty.

http://cloud-4.steamusercontent.com/ugc/29612379372853626/817DBB1B0C0708A89A3749C9FB2C0257F791CD84/

Don't you have to run over and awaken every soldier in that area to do something like that?

 

[Carlius]

Looks like they really heard the feedback for not having mobs scattered all over for cheap difficulty.

http://cloud-4.steamusercontent.com/ugc/29612379372853626/817DBB1B0C0708A89A3749C9FB2C0257F791CD84/

haha well lets be honest man, you just ran in there rushing through it and u got caught by surprise. you could

Spoiler

see them all on the ground

, it was pretty obvious.

 

[StrangeTaco]

It absorbs souls? Like you don't get to spend them then?

Yes all souls are absorbed by the Agape ring so you do not get souls to spend but you don't have souls added to your soul memory either. Basically if you're planning on Sun Bro'ing/PVP'ing a lot it'll be good to keep you on the same level.

It's still far inferior to the level system deciding the multiplayer though unfortunately (imo), I'm still not sure if I want to upgrade and play the DLC or not.

 

[demosthenes]

Yes all souls are absorbed by the ring so you do not get souls to spend but you don't have souls added to your soul memory either. Basically if you're planning on Sun Bro'ing/PVP'ing a lot it'll be good to keep you on the same level.

It's still far inferior to the level system deciding the multiplayer though unfortunately (imo), I'm still not sure if I want to upgrade and play the DLC or not.

Ah alright, cool.

It's sort of annoying but still good.

 

[Yoshichan]

Looks like they really heard the feedback for not having mobs scattered all over for cheap difficulty.

http://cloud-4.steamusercontent.com/ugc/29612379372853626/817DBB1B0C0708A89A3749C9FB2C0257F791CD84/

for some reason, this made me burst out of laughter hard

 

[Mohasus]

Does anyone know the new HBAO+ compatibility bit?

The old one doesn't work and the SSAO in this game is horrible.

 

[UpDownLeftRight]

Wait, what? Surely not into bossfights? :O

RIP in peace Speedruns.

fffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff, saved me 20 bucks, thanks :\

Seems so, just discovered it googling around for details on the changes. Was news from a month ago so if anyone here can confirm it would be the best test to see if they kept it in. Honestly I think it's a horrendous idea and just stopped me from buying the PS4 version I was planning on getting. I'm legitimately baffled, I'm really hoping someone who's grabbing it on PC can confirm for us because it seems like such a horrible idea that I'm reluctant to believe it until I see it in gameplay.

 

[neoism]

Looks like they really heard the feedback for not having mobs scattered all over for cheap difficulty.

http://cloud-4.steamusercontent.com/ugc/29612379372853626/817DBB1B0C0708A89A3749C9FB2C0257F791CD84/

Goddamn @_@

 

[blado]

Looks like they really heard the feedback for not having mobs scattered all over for cheap difficulty.

http://cloud-4.steamusercontent.com/ugc/29612379372853626/817DBB1B0C0708A89A3749C9FB2C0257F791CD84/

Except they don't aggro when you enter the area. They only aggro if you stand near them. It's impossible for this to happen unless it's done intentionally.

 

[ike_]

Seems so, just discovered it googling around for details on the changes. Was news from a month ago so if anyone here can confirm it would be the best test to see if they kept it in. Honestly I think it's a horrendous idea and just stopped me from buying the PS4 version I was planning on getting. I'm legitimately baffled, I'm really hoping someone who's grabbing it on PC can confirm for us because it seems like such a horrible idea that I'm reluctant to believe it until I see it in gameplay.

Haven't had any enemies come through fog gates into boss fights with me so far with Last Giant, Persuer, and Dragonrider. I ran past most enemies to get there.

They definitely follow you much further through the level though, which I kind of love.

 

[paperspace]

A quick comparison:

DX9

DX11

DX9

DX11

I will do more soon.

 

[Lamneth]

i would do them but i uninstalled dx9 version. trust me though, the difference is there, not massive, but its a lot prettier than it was before. no more muddy crap, very good color palette. you can clearly see it and i am loving it. very much worth the 20 bucks since i never played the dlc.

Thanks.

A quick comparison:

Thanks. Am I crazy that I find DX9 more pleasing to the eye?

 

[Lancelot]

Dark Souls II: Praise the Sun Edition?

 

[Rhaknar]

If those shot comparisons are raw (no sweet fx or anything) that's pretty drastic compared to what ppl were saying

 

[Mineshaft_Gap]

Will wait for a steam sale I guess. Maybe over the summer. Don't feel like paying $50 for this since it's barely improved from the original game and I really disapprove of the DX9/DX11 bullshit with the separate skus and whatnot.

Won't support these practices at full price.

 

[Carlius]

Thanks.


Thanks. Am I crazy that I find DX9 more pleasing to the eye?

not at all. its cause its muddier and not as bright or sharp, but heres the secret. turn the in game brightness all the way down and you will find a new darkness.

 

[Chance Hale]

The lack of any new achievements is disappointing, was hoping dlc ones would have been added.

 

[Carlius]

The lack of any new achievements is disappointing, was hoping dlc ones would have been added.

IKR? i was very disappointed too, made me rage a lil bit.

 

[Shepard]

Game runs better than the original, for me. I used to get small drops when playing at 4k, now it is a rock solid 60 fps. Bought DS2 but never had the time to play it and didnt buy the DLC too, so I guess it is time

Spoiler

,after I finish Pillars of Eternity

.

 

[paperspace]

Thanks. Am I crazy that I find DX9 more pleasing to the eye?

No, but the over-exposure could be due to my color profile, not sure.

The darker areas are darker, and the lighter areas are lighter ...

edit: the game looks very different in-game compared to these shots for some reason. it looks great imo

One more:

DX9

DX11

 

[Foffy]

Is the durability bug still there 100%? By this, I mean is its impact factored less when running the game at 30fps? I assumed it would be, but having clear information now may help.

 

[Daante]

A quick comparison:

DX9



DX11



DX9



DX11



I will do more soon.

Thanks!

 

[Hypron]

Just realized that enemies now follow through fog gates? Damn, I'm gonna have to bail. That's pretty much my method for fighting bosses gone, I can't be bothered to clear the area every time and was pretty used to sprinting straight to the boss after an area sweep. Sure it won't affect them all but it's gonna make a good few considerably more tedious.

They fucking what?

Ugh that's a terrible change. Who thought that was a good idea?

 

[Nyoro SF]

Except they don't aggro when you enter the area. They only aggro if you stand near them. It's impossible for this to happen unless it's done intentionally.

Huh? I distinctly remember entering this specific area with the fallen knight and being instantly aggro'd by like 5 of these guys in the original. Their line of sight is pretty long!

 

[Surfheart]

Is this a solid 60fps on the ps4?

 

[Ayt]

I'm enjoying the new look though I wish the SSAO was a bit more pronounced.

 

[UpDownLeftRight]

They fucking what?

Ugh that's a terrible change. Who thought that was a good idea?

Just want to add that a player on PC has apparently not had this happen so it could have been back pedalled. I really hope it isn't true since it would be crazy hard and honestly should have probably pm'd someone with the pc version to test this first just in case. Don't panic yet would be the general thing I'm trying to say because it seems the info from February might be outdated now.

 

[void666]

Huh? I distinctly remember entering this specific area with the fallen knight and being instantly aggro'd by like 5 of these guys in the original. Their line of sight is pretty long!

Well, in this version it doesn't happen. You can calmly wake them one by one.

 

[Ayt]

Huh? I distinctly remember entering this specific area with the fallen knight and being instantly aggro'd by like 5 of these guys in the original. Their line of sight is pretty long!

They are all on the ground in the updated game and don't wake up until you go near them. The dude in that screenshot would have needed to run all over the entire area to wake them all up.

TBH, it is simpler in the new version.

 

[Chance Hale]

Imagining an Ancient Dragon run where enemies can come through the fog gate *shudders*

 

[paperspace]

Not sure why but my shots looks way worse when I compare them with in-game ...

The details are actually not lost like you see in the screenshots. It's super weird.

It looks great actually.

DX9

DX11

Shots taken with Fraps.

 

[Voidguts]

Not sure why but my shots looks way worse when I compare them with in-game ...

The details are actually not lost like you see in the screenshots. It's super weird.

It looks great actually.

that's odd, but yeah in the comparison shots it just looks like the contrast and bloom are jacked up - thank you for the comparisons, though. is there any way you could try running some aggro'd mobs through a boss fog gate (pursuer?) to dispel this stuff for us people on the fence?

 

[ironcreed]

It looks so much sharper.