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Dark Souls |OT3| This thread moves faster than the Blighttown framerate
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Ooccoo
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This game is SO frustrating. And yes, I played Demon's Soul too. It keeps kicking my ass even if I grinded a bit near the bridge. I seriously need to get better with combat. It took me a while to realize how to beat the first two bosses. I've played like 3 hours and I'm still at the beginning at least that's my feeling. I like the gorgeous scenery and the fact you can go anywhere (or almost). The game is BIG and rewards exploration / skill, something most developers forgot these days. I was about to throw my controller at the wall though because death comes quick - I fell so many times it's not even funny. Oh and fuck poison.
bj00rn_ said:
whats wrong with the camera? it's your typical 3rd person camera where you can rotate around yourself? if anything's wrong you pretty much have to blame yourself for it.
it's not unfair, punishing maybe, but definitely not unfair. I believe From wants to form a community for the game and want to encourage players helping each other, sharing information and strats. If it's your first time through, just play it as normal. I screwed myself over by using the fire keeper soul instead of reinforcing it, but i got over and am looking forward to doing more stuff in NG+.
The last two nights I have been trying to
. The battle itself does not seem too be to difficult but it seems to be impossible to get his tail because most of the time it is stuck in a wall.
I figured in NG+ it will be even more difficult so it's now or never...
cut off the tail of Seath The Scaleless
I figured in NG+ it will be even more difficult so it's now or never...
Cloudius12
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Hawkian said:
If you want to join the Darkwraith Covenant, you have to defeat the Four Kings before you place the Lordvessel
I think most lay signs on the wooden bridge at the beginning.Pumpkins said:
The 4 Kings are hard on NG+. Kick my ass many times. I barely beat them with 1/2 life and 0/20 flask. Went all out 2 hand them with Washing Pole Fire +10. Was easy using hat strategy the first time.
What sucks afterward
What sucks afterward
I realized couldn't join the Darkwraith Convenant since I didn't go in order (wanted to farm humanity in Tomb of Giants) and put the vessel with Frampt which makes the convenient NPC not appear. Damn, wanted to get the Dark armor set. No way, I am playing NG++ for it.
QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
Seath's tail is the hardest boss in the game
Oh this "tranquil walk of peace" in combination with the fog ring is just too good in PvP. I can walk up all slow like a boss and slaughter them like a pig.
Also up to SL 97, anybody else up around there? I've got a good handful of areas still to do, and would like to try some co-op with a little more organization than usual.
Also up to SL 97, anybody else up around there? I've got a good handful of areas still to do, and would like to try some co-op with a little more organization than usual.
GhostWriter24
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Okay so I solo'd the Bell Gargoyles and they didnt drop shit for me save for a few souls...is that normal?
Maffis said:
You actually need Large Titanite Shards to do the Large Ember upgrades. Titanite Chunks are used for one tier beyond those. Just hold on to it for now, they're used in some very useful upgrade trees and they're a bit of a pain to farm until extremely late in the game. You'll be glad to have it when you can start upgrading items to the final upgrade tiers.
GhostWriter24
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I'm a sorc, combined 6 or 7 shotted both of em with Heavy Soul Arow. SL 27.54-46! said:
GhostRidah
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fuck the ghosts in the ruins, corner me every damn time
QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
Ok I really hate doing tail cutting runs sitting on 70 humanity and 800k souls
Phat Michael
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You sound like a complete idiot.GodlyPerfection said:
QisTopTier
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More like a completely awesome person. Why the fuck would you write to the dude that invaded you LOLPhat Michael said:
sotodefonk
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What happens if someone down vote your messages?
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
Hawkian said:
1. Ok, but I'm sure I've never done the kindle thing since I was told I couldn't in hollow form
2. Nice! Kinda like Demon's then, I was getting worried
3. Yeah, know they are from the players but I didn't know they could leave those symbols or if there was a meaning. Bought the orange soapstone or what is called so I'll rate the good ones from now as you told me to
4. Ok. But why should I want to turn human? I mean, in Demon's for example you had more HP while alive, but if you died it turned the world's tendency more neutral/black/etc for example. What are the pro/cons here? Should I be super careful at how I use it? It can only be found as an item and there's a finite number in the world or it can also be bought or acquired from other means?
2. Nice! Kinda like Demon's then, I was getting worried
3. Yeah, know they are from the players but I didn't know they could leave those symbols or if there was a meaning. Bought the orange soapstone or what is called so I'll rate the good ones from now as you told me to
4. Ok. But why should I want to turn human? I mean, in Demon's for example you had more HP while alive, but if you died it turned the world's tendency more neutral/black/etc for example. What are the pro/cons here? Should I be super careful at how I use it? It can only be found as an item and there's a finite number in the world or it can also be bought or acquired from other means?
Btw, kinda disappointed From hasn't "improved" on the bloodstain death's replays, I'd like checking out other players' deaths but it is still useless imo since you can't gather a thing from it. Do you guys think differently and can point me out a couple of instances where that it may be true?
THANKS A LOT mate for helping me out (regardless of these other questions, seriously)
hteng said:
Oh. I thought Firekeeper's bonfire was the name of "hub" the place? I do remember seeing the "ghost" of a player resting there at Firekeeper's bonfire just before me, is that why I got the 10 flasks? If players use a bonfire while I'm connected it'll get kindled? Not sure I caught what you mean there, damn.
I do remember seeing the "ghost" of a player resting there at Firekeeper's bonfire just before me, is that why I got the 10 flasks? If players use a bonfire while I'm connected it'll get kindled? Not sure I caught what you mean there, damn.Dash Kappei said:4. Ok. But why should I want to turn human? I mean, in Demon's for example you had more HP while alive, but if you died it turned the world's tendency more neutral/black/etc for example. What are the pro/cons here? Should I be super careful at how I use it? It can only be found as an item and there's a finite number in the world or it can also be bought or acquired from other means?
Oh. I thought Firekeeper's bonfire was the name of "hub" the place?
You must be human to kindle a fire, you can only summon help as a human, and stockpiling humanity improves your drop rates in the entire game. There's no world tendency this time around- instead (in my opinion) there are a lot of pretty interesting NPC "plotlines" that you can pursue, leave early to your advantage, or screw up, which change things considerably. You may have heard of covenants- a lot of this has to do with them.
The name of the hub is Firelink Shrine. The girl at its heart (go down the stairs) is a firekeeper.
That bonfire if I remember right starts you out with 10 flasks to begin with.
edit: Hah yeah, I don't know why I spoilered all of my answer, it's helpful information for all new players really. Minor developments later in the game are revealed I guess.
Got
armor, some dude helped me, along with Solaire. I was able to Crystal Ring cheese and throw some fireballs from afar, then go in with my Axe when he was weak.
I put on all his gear and my Skirt, and now I look like someone shopping at Wal-Mart. At least the skirt hides my FUPA.
The armor has amazing stats though.
Smough's
I put on all his gear and my Skirt, and now I look like someone shopping at Wal-Mart. At least the skirt hides my FUPA.
The armor has amazing stats though.
pedr0theli0n
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So for you guys wearing the huge crazy heavy armor... Do you have insane carryload or do you take the hit in agility? I'm trying to stay at <50% because every time I go above that I just feel so slow and clunky. Guess its just a preference?
Dash Kappei said:Oh. I thought Firekeeper's bonfire was the name of "hub" the place?
you will find several bonfires that are managed by a firekeeper in the game when you progress further.
pedr0theli0n
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is that the dude that gives you the ring? If so, yes, and it's helped considerably. But I'm still wondering if people play the game at >50% carryload (or whatever the term is).mujun said:
zerokoolpsx
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50% or less equip load or bust. I can't stand the slow row.pedr0theli0n said:
revolverjgw
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pedr0theli0n said:
I used a complete Stone Armor set with shield, practically maxed out load (like 75 out of 76?), no Havel's Ring, couldn't roll worth a damn. I actually liked feeling like an immobile tank, made me feel powerful. There's not a boss in the game that can stand up to a Iron Fleshed pyro for more than 15 seconds, anyway. I have no fighting skills so thank god for pyro.
Dash Kappei
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Thanks a buch Hawkian.
Last thing: kinda bummed I chose the Ring that slowly repleneshes your HP as my starting item... I equipped it but my health never seem to regenerate?? Can't remember its name, will check that.
Off to play now, only good thing about being sick is that I don't have to go to work
Last thing: kinda bummed I chose the Ring that slowly repleneshes your HP as my starting item... I equipped it but my health never seem to regenerate?? Can't remember its name, will check that.
Off to play now, only good thing about being sick is that I don't have to go to work
Dash Kappei said:Thanks a buch Hawkian.
Last thing: kinda bummed I chose the Ring that slowly repleneshes your HP as my starting item... I equipped it but my health never seem to regenerate?? Can't remember its name, will check that.
Off to play now, only good thing about being sick is that I don't have to go to work
It gives a flat 30 HP lolz.
tetrisgrammaton
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Ah, so this thread pops up just as I get to blighttown....
Seriously, this game should not have shipped like this.
Seriously, this game should not have shipped like this.
QisTopTier
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If you think it's unplayable you are just using it for an excuse. I've RAN through the zone, and I've done the zone the normal way. Take your time and just go slow til you learn the lay out.tetrisgrammaton said:
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