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Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin |OT| Your weapons are weak, old man
- Thread starter VisceralBowl
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From what I remember, weapons lose less durability when upgrade them?
maybe not 100% but its pretty damn close, dont worry, ps4 version looks great from what ive seen.
Well, I finally downloaded Scholar of the First Sin DX11, even though I still don't know why I rebought a game I didn't like the first time.
Does anyone have a good build that takes into account the recent gameplay changes and balances? I'm beginning to think that my dislike for Dark Souls 2 was in a great deal influenced by my crappy character. I used Pyromancy A LOT in Dark Souls 1, but it didn't really click with me in DkS2. Is it worth pursuing? And I heard that the Ice Rapiers from one of the DLCs are very good... or, at least, were. Would it be wise to build my character around that weapon?
Any hints for a returning player?
Does anyone have a good build that takes into account the recent gameplay changes and balances? I'm beginning to think that my dislike for Dark Souls 2 was in a great deal influenced by my crappy character. I used Pyromancy A LOT in Dark Souls 1, but it didn't really click with me in DkS2. Is it worth pursuing? And I heard that the Ice Rapiers from one of the DLCs are very good... or, at least, were. Would it be wise to build my character around that weapon?
Any hints for a returning player?
Yoshichan
And they made him a Lord of Cinder. Not for virtue, but for might. Such is a lord, I suppose. But here I ask. Do we have a sodding chance?
I should just fucking buy this right now... but I've already got so much shit to play!
Mendax
Member
in darks souls2 you can respec so it doesnt really matter. you could just start with heavy armor and sword and shield and when youve unlocked a lot of spells you can respec to magic and try it out..?
Snkfanatic
Banned
I know how you feel Yosh, I am still playing through BB and I haven't ever really touched my copy of DS1 on PC....yet I can't help but hover over the order button for the PS4 game. Considering I have never played it and I am adoring BB it is so tempting.
Yoshichan
And they made him a Lord of Cinder. Not for virtue, but for might. Such is a lord, I suppose. But here I ask. Do we have a sodding chance?
wtf, just called Gamespot...
"starcraft 2? yes we have that in"
Me: "no, DARK SOULS 2. The new one"
"the new one hasn't come out yet"
Me: "ok, it should've been released today..."
"hold on, let me see... no, starcraft 2 expansion isn't released until later this year"
At this point, I just thanked the clerk and bailed out
"starcraft 2? yes we have that in"
Me: "no, DARK SOULS 2. The new one"
"the new one hasn't come out yet"
Me: "ok, it should've been released today..."
"hold on, let me see... no, starcraft 2 expansion isn't released until later this year"
At this point, I just thanked the clerk and bailed out
wtf, just called Gamespot...
"starcraft 2? yes we have that in"
Me: "no, DARK SOULS 2. The new one"
"the new one hasn't come out yet"
Me: "ok, it should've been released today..."
"hold on, let me see... no, starcraft 2 expansion isn't released until later this year"
At this point, I just thanked the clerk and bailed out
PS4 version comes out on the 7th I think, only PC version is out now.
So I've been avoiding the game when it was first released and just now bought the Scholar PC Version.
Just read that the 60fps PC version of the base game didn't just have problems with lower durability, but also with enemies being twice as fast and the dodge roll having only half as much invicibility frames.
Is this still not fixed as well in addition to the durability bug?
Just read that the 60fps PC version of the base game didn't just have problems with lower durability, but also with enemies being twice as fast and the dodge roll having only half as much invicibility frames.
Is this still not fixed as well in addition to the durability bug?
wtf, just called Gamespot...
"starcraft 2? yes we have that in"
Me: "no, DARK SOULS 2. The new one"
"the new one hasn't come out yet"
Me: "ok, it should've been released today..."
"hold on, let me see... no, starcraft 2 expansion isn't released until later this year"
At this point, I just thanked the clerk and bailed out
Well, you called Gamespot and not Gamestop.
Yoshichan
And they made him a Lord of Cinder. Not for virtue, but for might. Such is a lord, I suppose. But here I ask. Do we have a sodding chance?
:lol wow
Inkvoterad
Member
I think that was steam only. Pretty sure it's fullprice everywhere else. Especially on consoles AND in sweden (också svensk eheh). I don't think you're gonna get a physical copy of that on ps4 for under 500kr for at least a couple of months.
Yoshichan
And they made him a Lord of Cinder. Not for virtue, but for might. Such is a lord, I suppose. But here I ask. Do we have a sodding chance?
That sucks ass.
Revolverson
Member
Do you live in Sweden? Webhallen got it for 499
Dictator93
Member
Dx11 version looks like sharpening and black crushing. Yikes.
You have to unlock the ability to upgrade them. Until then, the problems of durability are still severe. I don't know if leveling them up gives them a longer period to prevent them from being broken down: I never noticed that in my original PS3 run. Durability I thought was a constant for the weapon, which makes it evermore annoying that it's now a constant annoyance.
onimushroom
Member
My local shop sells it for 50, the usual price for PS4 games is 60-70.
I guess it varies.
Hmm, I tried to do a wiki search and didn't find anything about it. It's just me remembering wrong then.
Upgrading weapons don't make them last longer, but the enemies die in fewer hits. Maybe that's what I experienced
:l
This will be fixed with a solid 60 fps in the next remaster for PS5, stay tuned.
Yeah, Scholar of the Second Sin for PS5. Dark Souls 2 now with 120 bosses. Keep adding that DLC FromSoft, don't stop now!
Mendax
Member
of the game on average maybe, they didnt measure the entire game, they measured 20k frames
Those aren't really an issue, and I doubt they're really bugs either. The durability dropping more against dead bodies MIGHT be (though I could totally see that being intentional punishment for spamming attack) but the dodge roll doesn't have half the invincibility frames, and the enemies don't move twice as fast.
There are some enemies that have some moves which are faster at 60fps, but its generally believed that the 60fps speed is the correct speed, and 30fps is in fact 1/2 speed since its a very slow, easy to dodge attack in 30fps.
All in all, these bugs are so minor that I put over 100 hours into the game not even knowing these were supposed to be issues. Many others did as well. Don't let stuff like those stop you from playing the game.
I don't know for certain if the roll thing is true, all I know is that I never really had trouble with dodging out of the way of attacks with 100 agility, which puts the i frames bout on par with Dark Souls I.
Relaxed Muscle
Member
wtf, just called Gamespot...
"starcraft 2? yes we have that in"
Me: "no, DARK SOULS 2. The new one"
"the new one hasn't come out yet"
Me: "ok, it should've been released today..."
"hold on, let me see... no, starcraft 2 expansion isn't released until later this year"
At this point, I just thanked the clerk and bailed out
Only digital PC version is out now.
Consoles version (and physical PC) comes out the 7th.
C'mon Yoshi, is on the OP!
Lé Blade Runner
Member
I've got the PS4 version sitting right here... Still have to finish Bloodborne at least once before jumping in, though.
Sure, but reinforcing and fusing boss souls takes time and effort. If I have a more or less defined plan before going in, I can save myself some trial and error.
duck_sauce
Member
Psn is telling me that the digital ps4 version is out today.
Nope, the weapons break faster in 60FPS (bug).
Yes. They repair automatically and for free at every bonfire as long as they aren't fully broken. It is a different mechanic from the similarly-named (and pointless) mechanic in the other games. You're supposed to use multiple weapons and not smash walls.
They are broken after like 3 enemies...goes from 60 to 0 durability in minutes
The durability thing is annoying now, in the Gutter.
Hitting all those damn dolls, plus enemies has my weapon broke in no time.
I cant imagine how shit the Dragon Sword is going to be in this version. In the 30fps version it got close to breaking frequently, in this I'll probably be able to use it a few times only =\
I could understand people defending this if it was this way from the start, or in the other games, but its not.
It cant be intended, we would pretty much have to always have 2 upgraded weapons at all times. Upgrade mats are precious, especially early on.
Not to mention equip load, I usually give myself enough to wear my decent armor and rock my wep and shield. I wont be able to get my fast roll with another melee weapon on.
Hitting all those damn dolls, plus enemies has my weapon broke in no time.
It broke on the NPC invader
I cant imagine how shit the Dragon Sword is going to be in this version. In the 30fps version it got close to breaking frequently, in this I'll probably be able to use it a few times only =\
I could understand people defending this if it was this way from the start, or in the other games, but its not.
It cant be intended, we would pretty much have to always have 2 upgraded weapons at all times. Upgrade mats are precious, especially early on.
Not to mention equip load, I usually give myself enough to wear my decent armor and rock my wep and shield. I wont be able to get my fast roll with another melee weapon on.
Ok, sounds good then. So is all that in the console versions now as well?
Backfoggen
Banned
It's a bug at 60 fps. Didn't happen in the original version of the game. Avoid hitting dead bodies with your weapon if you can.
Interesting, I dont hit any walls or the ground, clearing all the enemies on the way to
Dragonrider
Backfoggen
Banned
People have been waiting for it on PC for so long they start making apologies for it being a feature. I somehow doubt From is going to touch durability.
Don't let your weapons break. They repair automatically if they're not broken.
Veritigo_X
Member
Ah, there are the people defending the 60fps bug! Neat to see them in the wild.
I never tried this earlier but can I limit the PC version to 30FPS?
That is how it always was. The "bug" is only an increased wall&corpse penalty. Sharp weapons degrade faster against armor, if I recall correctly.
There is an issue with durability, but it is not a blanket 2x like some people are saying. From doesn't seem to regard it as a bug for whatever reason.
Yoshichan
And they made him a Lord of Cinder. Not for virtue, but for might. Such is a lord, I suppose. But here I ask. Do we have a sodding chance?
Nah, the game is out here, everywhere. I just called GAME, they have it in. All the webstores have it in including EU PSN.