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Dark Souls III |OT2| Welcome to NG+, Unkindled One
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hydrophilic attack
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O
D
K
is a Dark Souls boss alright. Just
This was the second boss in a row I beat on my first attempt (last one was A
W
).
Anyway, I'm glad I'm finished with exploring S
L
and D
. Both of those areas were a bit of a pain in the dick to be honest. At least I got some nice loot! Now to see whether those areas are fun to invade.
ld
emon
ing
hang out near its ballsack for easy win.
byss
atchers
Anyway, I'm glad I'm finished with exploring S
mouldering
ake
emon Ruins
prodystopian
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xxRONN1Nxx
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OniBarubary
Banned
Yeah for some reason I'm finding his play through insufferable. Dude basically spends hours looking at a rock on the ground and missing every single obvious thing around it. Keep watching my favorite streamers like NorthernLion walk past a door leading to a bonfire shortcut 40 times without exploring it then complain about not seeing a bonfire in ages and having to do such long boss runs.
For people like ENB that are so details oriented and take their time to be thorough it is insane how much obvious or even barely hidden stuff they're missing.
I love the dude but fuck. If I see one more person take the elevator up in the 2nd C of the D shortcut and just run off the edge REPEATEDLY I'm gonna throw my computer in a dumpster fire.
Thanks. Is there an invasion before an bonfire? If yes, I think I found it.
Elysium-777
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I still consider the Carthus Curved Sword to be THE best weapon in the game. It didn't fail me on my Dex build and it hasn't failed me on my Dark Pyro build.
Range is really good, the 2H R1 attack is very quick, almost faster than most straight swords. The running R1 is a really good opening attack because of how quick it is and the scaling very good in whatever you infuse it with.
Edit: The weapon art is also really good, but mostly for PvP.
One thing that's bugging me about ENB's playthrough (I've only watched up to where I am in the game), is that he's playing offline. I can see the fear of spoilers with messages and such, but I've never come across any, and you miss out on a ton of shit by not having the messages up, even the useless ones. It's all part of the experience, and to play offline seems to be a waste, IMO.
How else do you ever expect to find illusory walls and such? I can't go around banging on every wall I see, but if I see a message next to a wall, bullshit or not, whether I even read the damn thing or not, I'm still going to take a swing at it.
OniBarubary
Banned
I ended up my game with the Irtithyll Rapier and Arstor Spear. Both were very very solid Dex weapons, and I really hate going the "what is the easiest, safest weapon to use" route. Hell, I used a Ghru Curved Sword with Bleed on it for a long part of my playthrough. It made shit harder but I had a lot of fun using a weapon that isn't just "Going Dex, here's your default weapon. Yawn"
Relaxed Muscle
Member
I really want to make a claws run some day.
But yeah, I mostly went Katanas on DEX/QUALITY character, because IMO spears and similars are too boring.
lol indeed.
Blue summons are always people, just so you know.
But yeah, I mostly went Katanas on DEX/QUALITY character, because IMO spears and similars are too boring.
lol indeed.
Blue summons are always people, just so you know.
Sorry if this has already been asked as I have not followed these threads. But the HUD on the PC version at 1080p is huge. Is there anyway to reduce the size, especially inventory?
What is the AA solution for this as well? The IQ looks really muddy. Any aftermarket tips to sweeten the aesthetic would also be appreciated.
It is tough coming last from the speed of BB. I'm running a 2 blade Merc to try to get it as fast as possible.
What is the AA solution for this as well? The IQ looks really muddy. Any aftermarket tips to sweeten the aesthetic would also be appreciated.
It is tough coming last from the speed of BB. I'm running a 2 blade Merc to try to get it as fast as possible.
I'm in new game +, level 123 right now (going for 125). I got out of being a bluebro, got 4 tokens after killing a bunch of phantom. The moment i got out i got summoned again. And while typing this i got summoned again (all of this while being in undead settlement)
So yeah there's activity for me
Tarkus
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Same here. The BKG is an absolute beast. I can't even Bestoc these people.
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Deleted member 10571
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I just realized how From completely obuscated the [mid-late location spoiler, strong reference to older games]
Really well done, I only found out while actively searching for it.
signature spiral tower to be visible in Irithyll to keep players guessing if it is AL or not. Either there's stuff in front of it, or they just put a huge amount of fog over it, which you don't even realize the first time through.
Lux R7
Member
Yeah, he had to wait like another 1 second on that bridge XD
Snkfanatic
Banned
Yeah...about ready to tap out on Nameless. First phase is pretty easy but it hits hard and takes up some flask uses. Then he just stomps my face in on the second one. Think I am going to skip him and go finish the game for now. Even summoning isn't helping, if I can even be fast enough to summon on him. The two times someone did get in they die on the first phase.
Figured as much when I searched for the topic and came up empty. Thanks. Your screenshot is a breathe of fresh air. Why From feels to slap a huge part of the screen with icons 5x the necessary size is beyond me.
Anyone know about the AA solution? It doesn't look fuzzy like FXAA but damn if the game doesn't look really IDK, grimey? I don't just mean the aesthetic. Should I be overriding with CP or anything we have yet to pretty the game up?
Been using the Dark Sword for a bit. Looking to switch it up. I have a quality build. What weapons would you guys recommend or should I be on the look out for. I'm about halfway through the game, I think. Just beat
and finished Smouldering Lake area including killing
Wolnir
Old Demon King.
HF2014
Member
Just wondering something. Is new game + supposed to make this harder? Im on my second playthrew, im at Anor Londo atm, and im clocking like about 8 hours more than what it took me to beat the game the first time. I only encounter a tougher challenge, Pontiff. Ok only 8 hours, im trying to speedtun it, but still, remove about an hours ( i seriously died i think 30 time vs Pontiff ), all the other bosses went down farely easy. Im now guessing i can beat the game in less than 20 hours... Sure i havent went all threw things to get and discover..but still...
One thing that make me think this game is easier, is the dodge roll cap at 70% gear. Was it not like 50% in Dark Souls? I mean i roll fast, use the ring to make you invincible in rolls, in Lothric plate( ok im at 40 in vitality , but was using other plate that were less heavy before Lothric )
Im hoping they will patch that up. They wanted to make it faster like Booodborne, but i think its not the best call imo. Maybe put it down to 60%.
One thing that make me think this game is easier, is the dodge roll cap at 70% gear. Was it not like 50% in Dark Souls? I mean i roll fast, use the ring to make you invincible in rolls, in Lothric plate( ok im at 40 in vitality , but was using other plate that were less heavy before Lothric )
Im hoping they will patch that up. They wanted to make it faster like Booodborne, but i think its not the best call imo. Maybe put it down to 60%.
HF2014
Member
Did you Heavy Gem on it? Its my weapon of choice for New Game plus atm, it does amazing damage, and u can buff it.
Ah, man, I need to let Seigward take a seat for that one next time.
test_account
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My problem is more about being able to dodge the attack. Not really that bothered with the camera, i also dont lock on. Its really not that hard, but more annoying.
You can find a
Black Knight Greatsword
Smouldering Lake
One of the things I miss from dsfix is the customization of the UI elements.
And yeah steam, even the uncompressed copies don't do the game justice. It doesn't even look like that in-game. If I go through my screenshots I see that grass looks completely different. In game it looks like grass, take a screenshot and it looks like the lowest setting. I can't help you with AA as I am not picky (well lazy more like it, I fought with it in other games like GTAV).
I'm on Xbox. My app ver is 1.06, but my ref version is 1.04. I'm online but I can't see any notes or summon requests and I think it's due to the mismatch between app and ref version. Anyone know how to fix this?
Edit: summons just appeared. Keep getting the message can't summon anyone though. Is he Xbox still having a bunch of connectivity issues?
Edit: summons just appeared. Keep getting the message can't summon anyone though. Is he Xbox still having a bunch of connectivity issues?
Falchion is a great quality weapon all-around. Only way to get it is to farm the skeles that use them, unfortunately.
OniBarubary
Banned
I used two thrusting weapons so I needed to lock onto the first phase of NK. That being said, the only attack I ever had trouble with was the stupid Fire AOE, and you avoid that as long as you stay in front of him. Never had a problem staying locked on, once he takes off none of his attacks come out fast enough where you can't get him in your sights. Seriously didn't have any trouble keeping the camera where I needed it in that phase.
lol, Watching ENB's playthrough and he finds
And it's like "Nah, that's what happened." Oh, he just mentioned that it might be because he
Good show.
lol, Watching ENB's playthrough and he finds
the Londor dude dead and is like "He didn't just die on his own! I smell bullshit!"
never leveled up using him.
NG+ just gives everything more health and higher damage output. The boost is pretty small and is the same throughout so you will steamroll early game if you have fully upgraded equipment and high stats. Difficulty picks up once you get back to Lothric Castle but even then I don't it is that noticeable.
Red Liquorice
Member
After I got the hang of the fight, I thought
was a really cool boss fight. Very frenetic, always doing something but recognisable and dodgable patterns - That's a good Souls boss afaik.
Now
is like the opposite end of the scale. The first couple of times I fought him the first phase was no problem but since then I seem to keep getting killed by the fire because I just can't see where the hell it's gone in order to follow/run away. Not fun, but I have atypical taste in boss fights I think - I'll take a gimmick boss like
any day to something like this.
the two Princes
Now
Nameless King
Wolnir or Deacons of the Deep
It never even occured to me to lock on during that fight. It's a little like Ancient Dragon in DS2 when it flies up, except in that fight you could follow the tail, here it doesn't seem to give a hint of where it's gone and then it's insta-kill flames before you even get to rotate the camera in order to see where it is. I'm sure with a bit more experience I'll get the hang of it, but it's frustrating as hell right now!
Yep,same thing for me...unable to summom over and over and one time there was like 2 signs on top of each other,I didnt read and summoned a dark Spirit lol...he was cool though,kinda waited to see if I was going to fight him or head to the Boss since I had a partner but I said you goofed(me) you fight him lol...I died.
The NG+ and beyond scaling is definitely too low at least for the first couple of runs. I'm on NG+3 and the game is just starting to get about as difficult as NG.
The 70% cap is ridiculous. A few points in vitality and you'll be mid-rolling in full Havel's in no time. The jump from 30 to 70 is also absurd. It's really difficult to get down to 30 (and most light armor sets are fugly in this game) and the benefits aren't really worth the difference in defense.
OniBarubary
Banned
Jesus, seeing ENB get romperstomped two feet away from Anri is fucking hilarious, especially afterwards when he doesn't realize you're supposed to
Oh there he goes.
cut the fucking bridge to kill all those skeletons.
Oh there he goes.
Zombegoast
Member
I think the thing that kills me the most in that fight was the hitbox.
DieNgamers
Member
You can even see the buildings on the beginning after you beat Vordt. Just look to the left from the ledge with the binoculars.
Aw yea made it to the soulsmillionaire club.
I guess you must have a specific build to make proper use of it. But as accessory to my melee guy all that stuff serves little purpose, except for the Carthus Fire Sword thingy which I did use a lot in my first journey. I actually put some points into intelligence and then realized I don't really care much about sorcery.
I guess you must have a specific build to make proper use of it. But as accessory to my melee guy all that stuff serves little purpose, except for the Carthus Fire Sword thingy which I did use a lot in my first journey. I actually put some points into intelligence and then realized I don't really care much about sorcery.
OniBarubary
Banned
First phase of NK, just don't stand under him. The only time he uses that flame attack is if you attack the legs or crotch or whatever. Just stand in front of him and he'll never use it ever.
You guys aren't under it, are you?
I'm always right in front of it, ready to dodge and smack its head a couple of times. All the attacks are easy to see coming (and quite trivial to dodge) and it's immediately obvious which way you should run to avoid the flying fire attack.
Exactly. Although he still does the flying attack occasionally, but maybe I'm just getting a bit too close.
I think they solved the "just stay near his feet and he can't touch you" problem that large enemies tend to have really well with NK.
I've been running my luck build now in NG+ with some bleed buff in addition to a fully upgraded twin warden swords.
Seeing bosses susceptible to bleed just melt after an L2+R2 is hilarious. I decided this time around to go through
early in the gameand it's just funny to grind the bosses into a bloody mess.
Also to answer my own question from a few pages ago, but it seems that going through these zones early does not mess up NPC progression in the rest of the game so at least that's nice
Really wish there was something like a chalice dungeon where I could go back and fight bosses after the game is done tho
Seeing bosses susceptible to bleed just melt after an L2+R2 is hilarious. I decided this time around to go through
Lothric castle and Oceiros's Garden + untented graves
Also to answer my own question from a few pages ago, but it seems that going through these zones early does not mess up NPC progression in the rest of the game so at least that's nice
Really wish there was something like a chalice dungeon where I could go back and fight bosses after the game is done tho
that shield you are using, is not for blocking.
BroodShadow
Member
Got all the achievements and man what a grind that was,no nowhere near as fun as bloodborne's plat.
I'm such an asshole. lol. I'm being a mad summon in G
. I co-op for most part. But once the host reaches the 1st major short-cut that drops down the big long ladder. I then get behind them with my Hornet ring on and backstab them. Usually halfs their HP and the force of it pushes them off the ledge too. So they either fall from the fall or from me then landing on them.
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UmbraeCruxis
Banned
I'm such an asshole. lol. I'm being a mad summon in G. I co-op for most part. But once the host reaches the 1st major short-cut that drops down the big long ladder. I then get behind them with my Hornet ring on and backstab them. Usually halfs their HP and the force of it pushes them off the ledge too. So they either fall from the fall or from me then landing on them.rand Archives
Aw man you're almost As bad as the guy I heard who would backstab people as a mad phantom just as the bonfire got into view.
Fantastapotamus
Wrong about commas, wrong about everything
I CAN'T fucking beat
. I walk in with two other people and I still can't get that fucker down to even half health. How is that even possible? On top it's super hard to find people for him. Geez, I think I might just give up.
The Nameless King
I spent 1.3 million to make my character pretty again the other day.
I'm just afraid to level up at this point since I'm already kinda fucked trying to PvP and there's fuck-all to spend your souls on if not levels.
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