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[Fakeknowledge]

Should i forgive

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patches the hyena

?
What's in it for me?

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Don't forgive him and you get a gesture, it doesn't affect anything whether you do or not.

 

[f@luS]

Just played 1h. I hate the frame rate like in bloodborn it doesn't feel 30fps at all. I finished BB loved it though. I find Gfx at least beginning underwhelming. The ds2 remastered felt better with 60fps. Oh well will play more of course

 

[explodet]

MAN do I miss Bloodborne's pebbles for picking apart mobs.

Are throwing daggers any different?
I didn't use them in Dark Souls I or II but after Bloodborne & how useful pebbles were, I felt the need to use something for pulling and throwing daggers seemed to work okay the couple of times I used them.

 

[ultraspank]

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Don't forgive him and you get a gesture, it doesn't affect anything whether you do or not.

He doesn't sell anything if i forgive him?

 

[CHC]

Nude + Greataxe = da best

 

[Soulflarz]

thanks peeps. how far into the game would you say I am then, more or less?

According to area list, 40%
I'm not far ahead of you (50%)

 

[Mandelbo]

Holy shit, Ald

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ritch ate Darksun Gwyndolin!?

That was such a cool moment - I saw the boss' name, heard the music and saw it's head and it all clicked!

 

[Frillen]

Any tips on the blue hand of the tree boss?

 

[LiLSnorpSnorp]

What's the opinion on boss souls? Use some for leveling or save them all for items? I'm early in the game (just finished my third boss) and wondering what would be the best thing to do. I'm using an average build; started with warrior, have focused on strength/endurance with some dexterity, vitality, and vigor. Thanks!

Anyone?

 

[Fakeknowledge]

He doesn't sell anything if i forgive him?

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He'll still sell his stuff either way. Not forgiving him just leads to different dialogue and a gesture.

 

[BennyBlanco]

All of mobile GAF hates you now. Thanks for the spoiler.

Alright I took it down. I didn't know spoiler tags don't work on the mobile site because I always use the superior desktop version on my phone.

But if spoiler tags don't work aren't you all seeing a ton of spoilers in here anyway? lmao

 

[Rhaknar]

According to area list, 40%
I'm not far ahead of you (50%)

oh shit really? sweet

 

[LiLSnorpSnorp]

Are throwing daggers any different?
I didn't use them in Dark Souls I or II but after Bloodborne & how useful pebbles were, I felt the need to use something for pulling and throwing daggers seemed to work okay the couple of times I used them.

I just creep slowly forward or fire an arrow

 

[Ferrio]

Anyone?

Using boss souls for leveling makes me cry

 

[ultraspank]

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He'll still sell his stuff either way. Not forgiving him just leads to different dialogue and a gesture.

Thank you

 

[LiLSnorpSnorp]

Ok I'm stuck, just defeated the first boss and am now just running around the firelink shrine for the past 20 minutes looking for the next area. Help?

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Rest at the bonfire and teleport to the next area

 

[zma1013]

Alright I took it down. I didn't know spoiler tags don't work on the mobile site because I always use the superior desktop version on my phone.

But if spoiler tags don't work aren't you all seeing a ton of spoilers in here anyway? lmao

It's specifically images and video links. The text spoiler quotes work fine.

Don't fret, a darkly lit

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castle

area isn't exactly a surprise in a Souls game.

 

[explodet]

I just creep slowly forward or fire an arrow

Oh yeeeeeeeeah. Arrows!

 

[Fakeknowledge]

Patches didn't turn up for me until way after the point i needed him for a quest line on either the Japanese or EU version.

Fucking Patches..

 

[LiLSnorpSnorp]

Using boss souls for leveling makes me cry

Haha okay, so I won't do that then!

 

[Persona7]

This was on PC.

I might've just done it at a bad time against some laggers or something. Or else their servers are straining from the Soulsian hype. (some bloodstains still done trigger, for instance)

Yeah, it is probably server strain due to launch. I was lagging a bit and the connection would drop when I was trying to summon or invade yesterday night.

 

[Jobbs]

I put up another miracle test video.

Dark Blade

Against the test knight, damage from a single R1 went from 81 to 115. Considering the long duration of the buff, it seems pretty darn good.

Past miracle tests:

Gnaw
Greater Lightning Spear

 

[DoubleTake]

A

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byss

W

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atchers

doesnt seem to be that difficult of a fight.

My +4 Raw Astora's Straight Sword does pretty good damage. I'm liking the presentation though.

 

[Zocano]

Omg duh. Completely forgot about that meh thing. And thanks Z.

I should clarify, actually:

(sorta early game spoilers):

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You should have found the covenant *item* to be a sunbro but not the place to turn the medals in

 

[CountAntonius]

Day One:
17.6 hrs on record



This game is going to end me.

 

[bidguy]

i cant get summoned like. ... ever. no matter where i go

im sl 86 could that be it ?

cant even invade anyone because it searches and searches without ever finding anything

 

[Hagi]

ugh I think I fucked something up because I have a

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dead NPC

at Firelink shrine...

 

[Shredderi]

Goddammit. I'm now at the

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Swamp area with the giant enemy crabs

and I'm still unwilling to upgrade weapons because I keep holding out for something good. I just want a Zweihander or something already

 

[Orthogonal]

i cant get summoned like. ... ever. no matter where i go

im sl 86 could that be it ?

cant even invade anyone because it searches and searches without ever finding anything

Possibly, not a lot of people that high yet, but should be some.

 

[keltickennedy]

Still waiting to get the whip. Going to play through this Castlevania style!

 

[DoubleTake]

Okay I lied about A

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byss

W

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atchers

. That

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phase two

damage is real haha.

Day One:
17.6 hrs on record



This game is going to end me.

Same here im 16.5 haha. I dont see how people finished this in 24 hours. Im not even half way through.

I should clarify, actually:

(sorta early game spoilers):

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You should have found the covenant *item* to be a sunbro but not the place to turn the medals in

Yea I got that thanks!

 

[Hagi]

Goddammit. I'm now at the

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Swamp area with the giant enemy crabs

and I'm still unwilling to upgrade weapons because I keep holding out for something good. I just want a Zweihander or something already

You can buy one of those post undead settlement I think

 

[bidguy]

ugh I think I fucked something up because I have a

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dead NPC

at Firelink shrine...

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is it the turtle guy ?

 

[Derpot]

Btw, does the game automatically go in NG+ when you finish it? Or is it like in DSII and you activate the NG+ yourself?

 

[keltickennedy]

Btw, does the game automatically go in NG+ when you finish it? Or is it like in DSII and you activate the NG+ yourself?

I would also like to know this. If expansions are planned, I don't want to run into a huge spike in difficultly like the Old Hunters was with a fresh New Game + save.

 

[CrazyHal]

Where in the sun's name can I find the lightning spear miracle?

 

[W Hudson]

What item do you use to increase the healing powers of the estus flask? I've gotten a few shards to increase charges but don't know what I need to get more healing out of each use

 

[JuiceboxD]

After Curse-Rotted Greatwood, I don't know where to go. The girl who we have to give the ring is in this map?

 

[vladdamad]

Damn, the boss A

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ldritch

has some ridiculously annoying attacks. Every time he

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(she?) enters the animation to fire arrows I know that I am basically dead, especially in the second phase where the arrow rain is combined with the giant magic ball projectiles.

 

[Jobbs]

Where in the sun's name can I find the lightning spear miracle?

in farrons keep swamp area there's a ladder that leads somewhere and it's off the path of some broken bridge or something.

I wouldn't bother though, it's completely useless (unless they buffed it recently)

 

[Mupod]

Still waiting to get the whip. Going to play through this Castlevania style!

shouldn't have to wait long, I found one fairly early on.

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I think I found it in undead settlement...in a side building near where the fat cleric is up on a bridge shooting at you

 

[Manu]

[Story Spoilers]

Jesus christ that room in I

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hyrill

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The paintings of Gwynevere and Nashandra. Smough's Hammer. Ornstein's ring. The Silver Knights.

That was an amazing moment.

 

[Lemonheap]

After Curse-Rotted Greatwood, I don't know where to go. The girl who we have to give the ring is in this map?

I skipped Greatwood initially, he is optional. Explore the sewers.

As for the ring, you are supposed to loot bones in town and give them to the thief in Shrine. You may already have the bones.

 

[Hystzen]

Goddammit. I'm now at the

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Swamp area with the giant enemy crabs

and I'm still unwilling to upgrade weapons because I keep holding out for something good. I just want a Zweihander or something already

I got my Zweilhander and I'm at same area it can be unlocked to buy with a quest line.


Zweilhander with Soliare armour is crazy looking but loving it

 

[Lemonheap]

Just killed Mr Tree and used his soul. Then I googled what soul disposition is.

 

[Hagi]

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is it the turtle guy ?

yeah no idea what happened

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I only used him to level up 3 times and after I killed the abyss walkers and came back he was dead

 

[LostMyNarbles]

What's the secret to beating (Late Game Boss)

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The Nameless King. When the Dragon jumps in the air and breaths fire on the ground it strikes me twice and completely kills me.

 

[KAOz]

Btw, does the game automatically go in NG+ when you finish it? Or is it like in DSII and you activate the NG+ yourself?

Like DS2. You get a choice right after the Credits. (And those Credits are skippable. Booooyah.)

So guys! Anyone of you up for some Vertebrae Shackle farming tomorrow through password?

 

[Lemonheap]

If anyone is finding the limited sword usage frustrating, invest in a rapier. You can actually hack n slash your way through most enemies at least early game. It is very very good.

 

[Jyrii]

Is anyone else having huge lag in PS4 version when someone invades you or you invade?