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Dark Souls III |OT2| Welcome to NG+, Unkindled One
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Steve.1981
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Finished my playthrough. Took me 57 hours and I'm certain I'll have missed secret areas, so I'd disagree with anyone who says the game is short on content.
Overall I think 3 is a good game, at times very good, and well worth a playthrough. But I still think it drops off hard after Saint Aldritch.
. While I did enjoy my time with it, and grew very attached to my character build (Strength/Dex with a Bow as back-up) as I always do in these games, I'm definitely ready for a break from the Souls formula now.
As a final boss Soul of Cinder was alright. I understand it's basically everyone who linked the Flame, and at the end Gwyn. So it makes sense as the final boss. I gave the Firekeeper the eyes and summoned her for the End of the Fire. Again, it made sense to me as an ending. The world(s) are basically destroying themselves as a result of the First Flame being relit over and over all the way back to Gwyn? Then let's put the Flame out. I liked that she was sure she could see many tiny flames in the future, that said to me that first, there is a future and second, it's not a repeat of the destructive cycle. I'm pretty happy with that.
Overall I think 3 is a good game, at times very good, and well worth a playthrough. But I still think it drops off hard after Saint Aldritch.
Which is ironic, considering you fight him in Anor Londo, where everyone thinks part 1 peaked
Go to Firelink Shrine, talk with Anri.
Or, if you just want to know:
Farron's Keep. You reach it through the Road of Sacrifices.
Thanks!
Makes sense. When you're actually experienced at Souls games, your playthrough time shortens drastically.
Do either of you guys know if there are any invading NPCs in
the run from Pontiff Suliyvahn and Aldrich
ultraspank
Member
Thank you.
I don't PVP bit this weapon has become my favorite in the game.
Screaming Meat
Unconfirmed Member
Yuria question (quest line spoilers):
Is it possible to get her Black Set AND the Manikin Claws in one playthrough? I know you have to anger Yuria to get invaded by the Pale Shade with the claws, either by killing her spy or by curing the Sigil. However, I heard that killing Yuria (which would grant you her awesome armour set) stops these buggers invading. Problem is, I think she leaves after you anger her...
Any ideas?
Any ideas?
Oh I hate those. They require some serious dodging and have few attacks where you can safely heal. Are they even weak to a specific element or something?
test_account
XP-39C²
Only Mound Makers and Finger Of Rosaria. Technically Archild Faithful as well, if you're lucky to get auto summoned.
Night Hunter
Banned
Finally defeated
the Princes
Nameless King
I haven't touched DS3 for awhile, but today I continued.
Last time I got stuck against Po
and didn't want to use any more ember against him. So today I battled without and killed him on the second try.
I also killed Al
on the second try. Though that battle was more like a tie as I got killed at the same time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzBw7XbpjYk
Really don't know where to go now.
Last time I got stuck against Po
ntiff Sulyvahn
I also killed Al
drich, Devourer of Gods
Really don't know where to go now.
LlamaJohnson
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Does anyone feel that this game is rather.....easy? Not easy really, but not as difficult as the others? I don't know if I've finally got "gud", or if I just haven't reached the more challenging areas yet. In DS1, I would get my ass kicked by many bosses over and over again. Now? First try. Bosses are going down on one try, or two at most. I've beaten 8 bosses so far. I'm at the point when if I die, it's because I ran into a situation unprepared. I'm playing on a dex (melee only) build using a Sharp Uchigatana which I think is at +6 right now. 30 dex. Am I overpowered for where I am? I do love the game, and do find it challenging in that I need to be on my game so I don't die, but......I don't know.
Benzychenz
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Nah if you went back to DS1 the early game would be a cakewalk too. You're just good now.
I 1 shot a ton of bosses in DS2 and BB as well.
Don't worry, the later bosses will kick your ass.
Opus Angelorum
Member
I found that the environment was responsible for more deaths in DS2, either rolling off the side during combat or missing a jump. I find the levels in DS3 easier to traverse, outside of the obvious hazards (poison etc).
malboroking
Banned
Once you've beaten a souls game or three, they start to get much easier. The first through DS it took me 72 (cough) hours to beat. I went through it again right before 3 came out and it took me about 25 hours, plus I got a lot more of the secret areas and items the second time through.
Jimnymebob
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If I was to use Chameleon while summoned as a Mound Maker Phantom using a white soapstone, would other players be able to see me. Also, when I tried using Chameleon with a ring/buff active that gives my character those red glow lines, you could see that while I was transformed. Can other players see the glow?
ebullientprism
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Yeah by and large its not that difficult as long as you dont stupidly spread out your stats all over the place.
Late game when it (rarely) gets difficult it feels cheap difficult (enemies that keep swinging giant weapons as if they have infinite stamina, dont get staggered no matter what, throwing 2-3 hard enemies in close proximity etc). Even with all that, its not particularly difficult. I had a tougher time with Dark Souls 2.
Opus Angelorum
Member
Even just going back to some of the earlier levels, shows how much your character has progressed. If some of the enemies get a single hit you're disappointed, whereas before you were worried about them killing you.
LlamaJohnson
Member
Thanks for the responses. I'm looking forward to a bigger challenge.
One other thing... When I'm in the middle of combo attack, I often get hit from the guy I'm attacking. For example, I get about 6 swings of my Uchi before I lose my stamina. There are times when I'm at swing 3 or 4 and I get crushed. I dont remember that happening as much in the other games. Is it my choice of weapon? Do I need to boost a certain stat?
One other thing... When I'm in the middle of combo attack, I often get hit from the guy I'm attacking. For example, I get about 6 swings of my Uchi before I lose my stamina. There are times when I'm at swing 3 or 4 and I get crushed. I dont remember that happening as much in the other games. Is it my choice of weapon? Do I need to boost a certain stat?
I only found a couple of bosses to be a major roadblock with my pyromancer, but I still struggled against many of them, I don't think I got past any on my first try.
Normal enemies are often much faster and more aggressive than anything in the previous two games. As a caster some parts were a real struggle, especially in encounters where you have to constantly roll and wait for a tiny opening to attack. There are generally a lot more enemies everywhere, especially compared to DS1.
More Fun To Compute
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Poise doesn't work in this game so there is no stat you can raise to make this work like other games. You have to play it by using your weapon to stun lock the mobs or if you can't do that you have to poke and retreat. I think there is supposed to be an anti stun lock mechanic where after the third hit of every combo they break stun for free. This might be the problem. The answer to that is to reset your attack chain and hit them with the first attack again.
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Steve.1981
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I really don't think any of the Souls games are easy. For me the difference with part 3 is that the difficulty curve is much smoother, with the toughest areas and bosses coming later in the game, and of course there are more Bonfires.
Remember when Salt and Sanctuary got criticized due to its Google Translate-level translation to other languages? Well, Dark Souls 3 does the same. At times.
The Spanish version of the game has some rather blatant stuff, like the "open" prompt on doors translated as "abiertos," which not only refers to something that's already open, but it's also plural.
Dancer of The Boreal Valley was translated as "Bailarín del Valle Boreal," which is male, but then her armor mentions she's a woman when inspected.
But this takes the cake:
When you look at the stats for any bow in the game, under weapon type you'll see it listed as "hacer reverencia," as in, the act of doing a bow.
What the fuck, localization team.
The Spanish version of the game has some rather blatant stuff, like the "open" prompt on doors translated as "abiertos," which not only refers to something that's already open, but it's also plural.
Dancer of The Boreal Valley was translated as "Bailarín del Valle Boreal," which is male, but then her armor mentions she's a woman when inspected.
But this takes the cake:
When you look at the stats for any bow in the game, under weapon type you'll see it listed as "hacer reverencia," as in, the act of doing a bow.
What the fuck, localization team.
This is one area where the game could have had clearer direction. Your next stop should be Irythill Dungeon. You basically need to go back to the lower area of the boreal valley (Irythill) where you run across the water. Instead of going into the sewer area, just go straight towards the large opening (man I wish I could describe this better). If you're still confused. You could always use a guide online that will probably have better directions.
Come on, poison is not a hazard.
MagicWithEarvin
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Poison is not a hazard, it's a way of life.
Opus Angelorum
Member
It is when you run out of moss
I always just tanked it and then chugged.
I've died of curse more than poison in Farron. In fact, I don't think poison has ever killed me in DS3. Maaaybe Toxic, but not poison.
In Italian translation there is some description text in Spanish.
LlamaJohnson
Member
Well that solves it. Thanks.
Dancer is translated correctly as Bailarina in my game (spanish PS4 version). Gotta check the bow thingy because it's hilarious if true lol
supermetfreud
Member
the dark souls of localizations
I assume there are two spanish localizations, the spaniard one and the latin american one
https://youtu.be/Ek-EI04M1j4?t=122
https://youtu.be/Mi8BQwPeeI0?t=93
obviously spoilers for dancer of the boreal valley
I think the wrong one is the latin american one.
https://youtu.be/Ek-EI04M1j4?t=122
https://youtu.be/Mi8BQwPeeI0?t=93
obviously spoilers for dancer of the boreal valley
I think the wrong one is the latin american one.
So I started NG++ I believe I am SL151. I realize for some purist here they would have stopped leveling but I like being to be able to get over powered and just steam roll the game. What I have noticed though is it is going to be almost impossible to level much further. I really expected the bosses to at least give you enough to level. It seems like damage wise NG++ is a lot closer to how the original game started off. In NG+ I could one shot enemies more but going up to the first boss people take about the same amount 3-4 hits to really die.
Do the bosses start giving out a crap ton more souls or is SL150 pretty much a soft cap for leveling without hours and hours of grinding. I believe I finished the first game at SL100 (without much grinding at all really) and so should I expect to only get to SL175 at the end of this run as I made it about 50 levels last time"?
Do the bosses start giving out a crap ton more souls or is SL150 pretty much a soft cap for leveling without hours and hours of grinding. I believe I finished the first game at SL100 (without much grinding at all really) and so should I expect to only get to SL175 at the end of this run as I made it about 50 levels last time"?
Two things really strike me when playing through NG+
1. Just how quickly I'm moving through areas that took me hours to complete the first time through (and how bizarre some of my initial routes were)
2. How incredibly well put together the world is, and how you can recognise each level from vantage points in each level. Once you know what you're looking at it is absolutely stunning to behold.
Also, I never got invaded (by a player, that is) in my first run. This time it's been much more active. In Crucifixion Woods I had two Watchdogs on my ass at all times, lol. It was starting to become an issue. Luckily NG+ is so damn easy (at lvl 90 atm) I wasn't bothered by a couple of PvP deaths.
Incredible game, to be fair. Grinding for covenant items has been my only complaint.
1. Just how quickly I'm moving through areas that took me hours to complete the first time through (and how bizarre some of my initial routes were)
2. How incredibly well put together the world is, and how you can recognise each level from vantage points in each level. Once you know what you're looking at it is absolutely stunning to behold.
Also, I never got invaded (by a player, that is) in my first run. This time it's been much more active. In Crucifixion Woods I had two Watchdogs on my ass at all times, lol. It was starting to become an issue. Luckily NG+ is so damn easy (at lvl 90 atm) I wasn't bothered by a couple of PvP deaths.
Incredible game, to be fair. Grinding for covenant items has been my only complaint.
Yes, this seems to be the case.
Coming back at the end of the game and staring at the view from Bordt's gate was impressive, I was able to piece out the map from there. Also,
Anor Londo
No invading NPC's in that stretch. Plenty of PC invaders though...
astroturfing
Member
yay i found
on my own.
was much easier than i first thought.. tried helping others beat him for a dozen times, but every host just dies. many times when the boss only had 0.5% health left, so frustrating. why do people take idiotic risks when the fight is pretty much won already? sigh.
oh and fuck those
, took me like 45 minutes to pick them off one by one. the last one was ridiculously agressive, not giving me a window to attack at all, so i was just running away from it in circles with no estus left just desperately hoping for it to change attack patterns and just chill the fuck out for half a second lol. sheesh. and there were no other items besides a damn
that they were guarding? lame had one already anyway.
Smouldering Lake
Old Demon King
oh and fuck those
crabs
Chaos Gem
had one already anyway.Have this already been posted?
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diYRsPEVNQU
Well fuck my life
1HKO Challenge -
Pontiff Sulyvahn
Well fuck my life
LegalEagleMike
Member
lol damn.
Red Liquorice
Member
People only stop leveling for PvP - if you're not bothered about going outside the PvP level meta ranges there's no reason to ever stop leveling really, other than personal choice or challenge.
Leveling seems really expensive in DS3. I'd like to see some comparisons to the other games, it's probably a similar incrimental cost to Demon's or Bloodborne, it just seems really expensive. I know DS2 leveling was dirt cheap, obviously inflation was low in Drangleic!
J-Roderton
Member
Anor Londo
Who make the guide worth buying for this game anyway?
It costs the same as Demon, Dark 1 or Bloodborne. Illusory wall blog says it may cost +/- 1 soul due to rounding differences, but it seems the formula is the same in all those four games.
Dark 2 made leveling really cheap. Maybe the Emerald Herald was just better at levelling up peeps.
The power of Seek Seek Lest.
I was lvl 200+ when I started NG+ on my last character in DS2.
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