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Dark Souls III |OT| Thy path has been tested, now fight unkindled ash
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Was I not supposed to go into the
area? I decided to go down and explore
because I thought that was going to be a side area. Turns out that is the main area, but I go back and decide to go fight
. So was that the boss to the area? Did I somehow end up going the wrong way and got to the boss first before the rest of the level?
And is there anything I absolutely need from that area? Because I loathe
like that one. If there isn't anything interesting down there, I may as well go to the Ithysomething area.
Smoultering Lake
the dungeon
the Old Demon King
And is there anything I absolutely need from that area? Because I loathe
dungeon crawls
Optional area. Boss is accessible off the bat but there's more down there to explore.
lol the Lothric GS knights destroying my ass on my first run is specifically why I went STR this time >.>
And the revenge was oh so sweet
They barely do any more than the straight swords at notably more stamina and time
no thanks
And I mained them in DS
Broadsword is a seriously stout early game weapon. I mauled the first half of the game using it exclusively. If I hadn't gotten lucky and picked up the Dark Sword when I did I think I would have had no problems rocking it until I leveled into greatsword vit and edr.
Brian_FETO
Banned
Disappointed in two (non-gameplay) things thus far:
1. I hate that I've been playing for 20+ hours (taking it slow lol), have killed 7 or 8 bosses yet NPCs have yet to give me any new dialogue. Like really, level up lady still can only tell me what is means to be unkindled? The sad guy on the steps hasn't said anything like "oh, you're failing aren't you?" and just repeats introduction line. Dumb
2. Boss intro cutscenes are LACKING. Especially after Bloodborne. I'm only just getting into the meat of the game but come on y'all. AW was the closest to what I'm looking for. I get that "big" bosses will prolly get better cutscenes but every cutscene in Bloodborne was baller as fuck
1. I hate that I've been playing for 20+ hours (taking it slow lol), have killed 7 or 8 bosses yet NPCs have yet to give me any new dialogue. Like really, level up lady still can only tell me what is means to be unkindled? The sad guy on the steps hasn't said anything like "oh, you're failing aren't you?" and just repeats introduction line. Dumb
2. Boss intro cutscenes are LACKING. Especially after Bloodborne. I'm only just getting into the meat of the game but come on y'all. AW was the closest to what I'm looking for. I get that "big" bosses will prolly get better cutscenes but every cutscene in Bloodborne was baller as fuck
Later Alligator
Member
i got lucky and hit the "summoned phantoms cannot pass through the fog gate" bug 3 times in a row
nice use of embers!
nice use of embers!
I know. I actually made it a pretty good length down there before I realized how deep I was getting into.
I was just wondering if this was going to be worth it in the end, because if the boss is right there, then why I am going through this lengthy, hard to navigate, visually displeasing dungeon that seems to only have one enemy.
I've never been one to complain about the ganking in ds2, heck I even enjoy most of it, but is there anything in DS3 as annoying at the squad near the ruin sentinels? I think that's the one most people hate (I'm kinda fond of it myself but I get the complaints.)
I've really enjoyed most of the many v 1 fights in DS3. There's usually not more than two Knights at a time and when there's a bunch of enemies they usually have low poise or in the early game can be roll-stunned.
There's at least 10 different enemies in that section, including a few unique ones but also a bunch you'll recognize from elsewhere.
If you're a pyromancer, it's essential.
- Awesome introduction
- Untold story that's interesting
- Diversity
- Setpieces
- Estus Soup
- Surprises in all forms
- Awesome optional side stuff
- GREAT local enemies
- Pretty good boss although its 'sacs' good be better defined.
- Great early game GRIND area is the
Dilapidated Bridge
Top 3 Souls area ever tbh.
Killer Queen
Banned
Made it to the Capital. But do I have to kill the
to progress or am I going the wrong way?.
Stone hands
Veggy
Member
Lots of large titanite, some weapons, some spells, an estus shard.
DoubleTake
Member
Thank you kind sir.
Most people? Whaa. I don't remember hearing many complaints about it.
Area is fucking awesome, it's huge and has cool enemies.
I'm a viomancer. My magic art is to hit things with my giant sword until they die. It works in mysterious ways. .
I think I saw 6 or 7 of them, probably. I got as far as the
Black Swordsman
do I get to kill the fuckers with teh giant crossbow shooting at me
Hm....that's not bad actually, but just got a ton from the lake area. I'll probably come back to it later.
The Broken Ska Record
Member
Fucking hell. I'm about to give up. I'm at A
W
and I keep dying without doing very much damage. I got
byss
atchers
him down to Phase 2 twice and was instantly wrecked. Is there anything I can do? I've gone from Hollow 6 to Hollow 34 in the amount of times I've fought him. I feel like if I can corner him towards the entrance I can get him down to about half health, but the other Watchers just stunlock me until I die.
toastyToast
Member
I thought my stats just sucked when I tried the curved greatsword from the watchdog covenant. At least thought the damage would be good specced properly. Jeez
As far as the time taken, that seems like the deal breaker. Some of the openings in this game are super small compared to DS. I used to play that the god damn Zweihander. When the hell would you be able to hit C
hampion
undyr
straight swords seem like the best class for pve imo
Augemitbutter
Member
i'm 20+ hours in and still loving this game. i'm surprised how quick i get invaded. i don't remember getting invaded so much in all the other games.
yea that fucked me up too
but watching videos of that fight after I beat it...it's really telegraphed
just run away once he starts it
I learned the hard way in my first run that once he goes second form, best to back the fuck up. It's an easy attack to dodge when you have enough spacing to roll backwards after the first hit, then punish once he's done slashing air, but it's an easy 1/2+ health bar gone thing if he catches you in it early enough.
Brian_FETO
Banned
Third one is your ally (sort of). Stay away and he will attack the others. Try to keep it a 1v1 fight for him so you don't have the other two ganging up on him.
For phase 2. Stay away and wait for the right time to strike. The second you start getting caught in his dumb flame trails it's pretty much over. Backstabs are the best way to deal with this fight, when he does his smash down move you have a window to get him. Backstab, then immediately charge R2, then either wail on him further or get another backstab if possible. If your weapons are doing the proper damage it shouldn't be an issue
For phase 2. Stay away and wait for the right time to strike. The second you start getting caught in his dumb flame trails it's pretty much over. Backstabs are the best way to deal with this fight, when he does his smash down move you have a window to get him. Backstab, then immediately charge R2, then either wail on him further or get another backstab if possible. If your weapons are doing the proper damage it shouldn't be an issue
After the final boss
All these years of Souls games has ingrained rolling through the attack my first choice. Remembering to back roll takes me that extra second and its pissing me off.
Brian_FETO
Banned
It's not like Bloodborne where you get a little chime but yeah, you can hold to charge
Was it not in DS2? (Didn't play) Weird exclusion if so
I have a lot of the greats words and ultras but find myself sticking with my broadsword.
brandonh83
Banned
That sure sounds close to something from Bloodborne.
It makes sense. We wouldn't want hunter's dream like loading screens to firelink.
D
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Not that most people will care, but they finally added in the Japanese language option they advertised on the store page of Steam! It wasn't present at launch, but you can choose it now. Much rejoicing for me, not that the English version is insufficient in any way or anything.
toastyToast
Member
Backrolling is mostly a bad idea except for that one instance. I don't blame you
TheTylerRob
Member
How many bosses in the game make you fight multiple enemies at once, I've counted about 4 so far.....
Hikami
Member
Oh sweet, I just got there.
Brian_FETO
Banned
WOW god damn FROM.....the first glimpse of I
. Outdoing yourselves here
But the enemies so mean
thyll
But the enemies
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