Tarkus
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Dark Souls III |OT+2| Why Can't We Poise the Game?
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Having a very good time replaying this again in preparation for the DLC. I made the mistake of blasting through DS1 and accidentally triggering NG+ before start Artorias of the Abyss. Ended up getting my shit absolutely WRECKED in AotA and it took me a really long time to grind through it. Even had to cheat a bit by using the super OP Artorias Greatshield .
Anyway, I'm also trying to get through the game with a Claymore build that caps out at level 50. I made it all the way up to the Dancer at SL 32 before getting trounced enough so I'm now at lvl 44ish.
Super challenging, even with the knowledge of where all the traps are, etc.
Anyway, I'm also trying to get through the game with a Claymore build that caps out at level 50. I made it all the way up to the Dancer at SL 32 before getting trounced enough so I'm now at lvl 44ish.
Super challenging, even with the knowledge of where all the traps are, etc.
See my edit. Found two nice scorcerer who destroyed him nicely. I did beat him on my own already with my other char. That's good enough for me 😬
Afraid so, need to kill him in ng++ for the ring trophy.
Tarkus
Member
I'll drop whatever you need. Don't bother yourself fighting him in the next game if you don't want to.Ah, ok. I will look for sorcerers helping me then, again
Thanks. I am hoping the controls being more responsive will make the difference. There are plenty of times in DS1 where I felt if the controls were more responsive certain encounters would have gone better or even been easier. I knew what to do and how to do it but getting the game to do what I wanted was annoying. Especially when I first played it I was coming off from playing things like Bayonetta 2 and platformers. The flip side though is that enemies should be faster as a result.
Humble Bundle still has the game on sale for another day or two I think.
Right now I don't really know what to do. I'll get the DLC and afaik it's a good idea to do it in ng. But I want to go to NG+ for the platinum, too, so I'm not sure yet if I do this with another char after I finished the platinum or I use this one for the DLC and continue with the main game later.
DESCISIONS!11
Tarkus
Member
I'm not a trophy chaser, but I think you need NG+2 for the platinum.
Just keep playing then start a new character when the DLC comes out.
Relaxed Muscle
Member
Yeah, you need +2 ring versions, and those are only found in NG+2.
Necromanti
Member
Thought I'd finally try fighting S
of C
before the DLC came out.
A little tricky, but not too bad, I thought.
oul
inder
A little tricky, but not too bad, I thought.
Then it regained its entire health bar back.
And killed me with an air combo that started by me being back-swiped.
That juggle combo will be a roadblock for a while, I feel, since I can't survive it.
And killed me with an air combo that started by me being back-swiped.
That juggle combo will be a roadblock for a while, I feel, since I can't survive it.
Freezasaurus
Member
I solo'd him on my first try. Not trying to brag. I didn't think I would do it, but it was mostly about being patient and not getting greedy with combos. Also be overly cautious, because the range on some of his attacks is stupid.
Slick Butter
Member
Trying to play this game some more with a couple friends. However, I can't seem to get multiplayer working anymore!
I've tried validating Steam cache, making sure it's allowed through Windows' Firewall, making sure UPnP is enabled, tried letting myself get invaded in the high traffic area after
on another one of my characters, tried summoning people other than my friends.
Nothing works, usually the error message is "Unable to summon phantom due to time out." I thought it may have been the one night, but it still does not work a few days later.
Anyone know what to do, or have any ideas as to what else I should try?
I've tried validating Steam cache, making sure it's allowed through Windows' Firewall, making sure UPnP is enabled, tried letting myself get invaded in the high traffic area after
Pontiff Sullivan
Nothing works, usually the error message is "Unable to summon phantom due to time out." I thought it may have been the one night, but it still does not work a few days later.
Anyone know what to do, or have any ideas as to what else I should try?
Necromanti
Member
Controller battery gave way as I was 3 hits away from winning...
I'm impressed you were never caught in that combo at all! Yeah, I thought I was a safe distance away a few times, but realized that if I don't sprint away immediately, I'll get caught in it.
Freezasaurus
Member
Yeah, anytime he looked like he was going to do....anything. I backed off and kept going. Sometimes I blatantly ran away. XD
Head of Vengarl
Banned
I've done lots of jolly cooperation, and that combo has killed more hosts than anything else in the game. It's brutal. Thankfully it's very telegraphed SoC assumes a stance and pauses for a sec before launching it so you have plenty of time to run away (seriously, just turn and sprint away).
Necromanti
Member
Yeah, now that I've seen it in action, I found it predictable.
He seemed to do it after every leap attack, as well. Embering helped. Now he's beaten. Disappointed in myself that I ended up leveling to 35 near the end of the game, but I'm sure the DLC will make me atone.TsunamiOfSwagger
Member
I've noticed that as well. As I'm running away, I find that the host runs in and gets caught in the attacks. It really does pay to watch what the others do if you are unsure.
I feel the best tactic with multiple people fighting him, is to let the character he is locked onto, lead him away from the others while they attack. When he switches, the others attack. It makes the fight trivial. The problem is when for instance I'm leading SoC away while the host is attacking, he switches to the host, but the host would rather try and circle SoC, causing SoC to land his attacks on both of us.
Yeah, I think thats the best idea considering the release date is still about a month away.
Found the Braille Divine Tome of Lothric and the Sunlight Straight Sword: https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLnhwVsYSH1o1jW-5r-UfCbFz4VcQalzj5&v=hsC9GpLHFnA
FromSOFT's writers have been excellent at throwing shade at everyone who loves Solaire/Praise the Sun in DS1.
Tarkus has been giving us a few pointers on how this is the best straight sword in the game. Should make a worthy replacement for the Irithyll Straight Sword!
I'm glad we've finally found another tome, it's been ages since we've been able to give anything to Irina and learn new miracles.
Also, does the Altar of Sunlight being here make any sense? I know DS2 got slated for it.
FromSOFT's writers have been excellent at throwing shade at everyone who loves Solaire/Praise the Sun in DS1.
Tarkus has been giving us a few pointers on how this is the best straight sword in the game. Should make a worthy replacement for the Irithyll Straight Sword!
I'm glad we've finally found another tome, it's been ages since we've been able to give anything to Irina and learn new miracles.
Also, does the Altar of Sunlight being here make any sense? I know DS2 got slated for it.
Ugh, I feel so conflicted when it comes to weapons/builds in this game. I just beat
and I have no idea what to go for. I'm at SL45, using the Butcher's Knife +4 and have:
Vig: 20
Att: 6
End: 20
Vit: 20
Str: 24
Dex: 16
Int: 8
Fth: 9
Lck: 11
After getting the Dark Souls platinum recently I had committed to playing DS3 with only 2 handed weapons and without locking on. Strength seemed like the logical choice at the start of the game but with Infusion I just don't know. If I'm required to play/beat NG++ I feel like I might be missing some cool options by just pumping everything into strength and using this boring weapon (even if I do like the range).
So what do you guys say: should I switch it up? Stick with the plan? Go find a better weapon (preferably better looking)?
Wolnir
Vig: 20
Att: 6
End: 20
Vit: 20
Str: 24
Dex: 16
Int: 8
Fth: 9
Lck: 11
After getting the Dark Souls platinum recently I had committed to playing DS3 with only 2 handed weapons and without locking on. Strength seemed like the logical choice at the start of the game but with Infusion I just don't know. If I'm required to play/beat NG++ I feel like I might be missing some cool options by just pumping everything into strength and using this boring weapon (even if I do like the range).
So what do you guys say: should I switch it up? Stick with the plan? Go find a better weapon (preferably better looking)?
From what I've heard, going equal Strength and Dexterity seems to be the 'optimal' build, and it'll give you access to a larger variety of weapons, so do that and then pick a weapon you like the moveset of.
Relaxed Muscle
Member
Stop pumping point to VIT, unless you want to wear heavy armor. That said, if you want to have a good range of option of weapons to choose, going for a quality build (40/40 STR/DEX) is your best option, focusing on STR will limit your arsenal. That said, there's some cool weapons for STR path if you decide to focus on that, and infusion means you can use most weapons, even with reduced damage.
Well finished my DEX/FTH build. I didn't like it at first but now coming back its not that bad, better than INT. With the poise talismans you can do good shit with Sunlight Spear and the Swordspear is a fun weapon.
Dunno what ofensive spell to use other than spear though (other than Dorris with enemies weak against Bleed). Pyromancer still winning on ofensive usefulness IMO.
Also, I made Sirris live forever <3 (Just clear her quest but don't talk to her after defeating her
, she0ll be there watching for you forever even after the
).
Dunno what ofensive spell to use other than spear though (other than Dorris with enemies weak against Bleed). Pyromancer still winning on ofensive usefulness IMO.
Also, I made Sirris live forever <3 (Just clear her quest but don't talk to her after defeating her
grandad
Twins
Necromanti
Member
I wish there was a way to reset my weapon levels so that I could get summoned again.
Head of Vengarl
Banned
Same here. Pls help us!
Cannon Goose
Member
Back on the invasion train yet again.
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Tarkus
Member
I hate it that you can't buff elemental weapons. What was FROM thinking in doing this? There's literally no reason to ever infuse a main weapon with anything other than heavy, sharp, refined, or raw. Maybe if you're at 99 INT or FTH. With resin and spell buffs so cheap, there's no reason to ever infuse with an element.
Jackben
bitch I'm taking calls.
MrOogieBoogie
BioShock Infinite is like playing some homeless guy's vivid imagination
I am experiencing a horrible bug in the menus.
When I launch the game it starts with a seizure-inducing flickering. Even though I have a 1680x1050 monitor, it's trying to force 2376x1485 resolution in the menu. I've tried changing the resolution, changing from fullscreen to windowed, and setting height and width in Steam launch options to no avail. Nothing seems to work.
Problem has started for no reason and I don't know how to fix it. I checked my monitor's refresh rate and it's at the suggested 60Hz.
What the heck do I do?
When I launch the game it starts with a seizure-inducing flickering. Even though I have a 1680x1050 monitor, it's trying to force 2376x1485 resolution in the menu. I've tried changing the resolution, changing from fullscreen to windowed, and setting height and width in Steam launch options to no avail. Nothing seems to work.
Problem has started for no reason and I don't know how to fix it. I checked my monitor's refresh rate and it's at the suggested 60Hz.
What the heck do I do?
Just beat the Twin Princes solo at SL40. I forgot how incredibly hype that fight is, my legs are still all tensed up.
I've been playing Dark Souls for a very long time and nothing comes close to the satisfaction of beating bosses in a lowish soul level run.
I miss being summoned into other worlds though
The PC community is either totally dead or my +10 weapon and low level has me not matching with anyone. I can't even see summon signs and I've been embered for 70% of the game now.
I've been playing Dark Souls for a very long time and nothing comes close to the satisfaction of beating bosses in a lowish soul level run.
I miss being summoned into other worlds though
The PC community is either totally dead or my +10 weapon and low level has me not matching with anyone. I can't even see summon signs and I've been embered for 70% of the game now.
Necromanti
Member
The weapon's the problem. I'm in the same situation at level 35. The only way I can get any kind of interaction with others is as an Aldrich Faithful. (And the occasional invasion by the Nameless King.) They really ruined co-op for me. It's worse than the Soul Memory system in DS2.Just beat the Twin Princes solo at SL40. I forgot how incredibly hype that fight is, my legs are still all tensed up.
I've been playing Dark Souls for a very long time and nothing comes close to the satisfaction of beating bosses in a lowish soul level run.
I miss being summoned into other worlds though
The PC community is either totally dead or my +10 weapon and low level has me not matching with anyone. I can't even see summon signs and I've been embered for 70% of the game now.
I think 20 hours of my 80 hour playtime have been me idling and waiting for something to happen.
No idea if this will work, but you could try it... Head to C:\Users\YOURUSERNAMEHERE\AppData\Roaming\DarkSoulsIII and there should be an xml document called GraphicsConfig. Right mouse > Edit, and check and change-if-required the resolution settings.
Might work for you, but since I don't have your problem, I don't know for sure.
Head of Vengarl
Banned
Oh man, that final blow was a beauty.
Lol, Evangelist with the kill steal.
Relaxed Muscle
Member
You're both too low level for those late areas of the game, not the weapons.
Cannon Goose
Member
I was glad the enemies had finally helped me! Always nice to see when invading.
And now for some more of those Classic Invasion Moments
We were having a great fight with lots of back and forth but as soon as things really started to go my way he pulled the ultimate power move...
https://giant.gfycat.com/NippySleepyCarpenterant.webm
And on the flip-side, I really could not be happier with how this little interaction went down.
https://giant.gfycat.com/BlandAliveBagworm.webm
Damn, that's a great video. There's just no defence against that, is there?
Relaxed Muscle
Member
Don't get caught on it.
I meant more the fact that there's two of them, especially with the Carthus bridge at the end.
Unless a full set of the heaviest armour in the game + hyperarmour on attacks can break them out of it, if they start spinning you're pretty much dead.
Imp the Dimp
Member
Archdragon Peak at 1440p on max details blew my mind. Cannot believe how good this game looks.
Yeah, that was clearly my highlight, too. But the icy Irithyll was very pretty, too.
Relaxed Muscle
Member
Outrange them with good spacing, armor won't do shit considering how poise works on DS3, this is something only very good player may manage. Oroboro is good so that adds to the difficulty, but yeah, the result in most matches would end like that.