Urban Scholar
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Mortrialus said:
I'm confused, Gwyndolin is a he? I thought Seath & Gwyndolin got down & dirty to have Pricilla?
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Mortrialus
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web01 said:
I didn't find out the easy way until after I killed him. He was still a joke.
Mortrialus
Banned
K' Dash said:
The Female Undead Merchant sells a limited supply of them. There are a variety of them scattered around the area. If you use the Covetous Gold Serpent Ring, I guarantee you the ghosts will drop Transient Curse enough to keep you with a surplus.
The_Darkest_Red
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Yeah, I should mention that I had that ring equipped as well.Mortrialus said:
Mortrialus
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The_Darkest_Red said:
Speaking of the New Londo Ruins, I swear that in NG+ they doubled the amount of ghosts in there. In my first play through, I didn't have too much trouble there. In NG+ however, I was getting jumped by 6-10 of them at a time, it was insane.
DuendeSmoker
Neo Member
Are those slugs really the best farming method to get green titanite shards?
They only drop large shards for me, I've already helped 3 people kill Queelag and every time in between I had time to sit at the bonfire, get up and kill at least 8 slugs. I thought about the crestfallen merchant but 5000 for one shard, and considering I plan to hava a fire weapon, just to get to +5 will cost me 45k, no way...
They only drop large shards for me, I've already helped 3 people kill Queelag and every time in between I had time to sit at the bonfire, get up and kill at least 8 slugs. I thought about the crestfallen merchant but 5000 for one shard, and considering I plan to hava a fire weapon, just to get to +5 will cost me 45k, no way...
Mortrialus
Banned
DuendeSmoker said:
The fastest way of getting those shards is to farm in the Blackroot forest grinding spot and buy them from the Crestfallen Merchant. It isn't that bad and at least its predictable.
Mr.Squirrel
Tom
I FINALLY GOT IT!
I'm gonna make sweet sweet man love to this game all weekend long ( >'v')>
I have a question regarding an Achievement.
1. Is there any way to trade weapons with another player?
2. If so, if a player acquires a "Rare Weapon" from another player will it be counted or do you have to earn it?
I know you can drop items on the ground... but as a Phantom can I pick them up?
Can a Phantom drop an item when he's in another person's game?
You have to make 3 different items with a certain boss soul... does this mean I have to play through at least 3 times?
1. Is there any way to trade weapons with another player?
2. If so, if a player acquires a "Rare Weapon" from another player will it be counted or do you have to earn it?
I know you can drop items on the ground... but as a Phantom can I pick them up?
Can a Phantom drop an item when he's in another person's game?
You have to make 3 different items with a certain boss soul... does this mean I have to play through at least 3 times?
Mortrialus
Banned
rayner said:
Yep, 3 different playthroughs.
Sir Garbageman
Member
Just cleared out Anor Londo and the Forest. Thinking of heading to the Ruins next. How do you guys recommend I deal with the ghosts down there? Does the curse item last long enough where I should be ok if I pick up a few of them and head out?
EDIT: Seeing as we're discussing out character over the past few pages, might be slightly off on the stats, working from memory.
Pyro: SL 58
VIT 20
ATUN 20
STR 24
END 30
DEX 12
INT, FAI, RES base levels
Equipment
Lightning Halberd + 5, Pyro Glove +13
Silver Knight Shield
Black Iron Chest piece
Black Iron Helmet
Havel Gloves
Havel Leggings
Ring of Favor & Protection
Havel Ring
Basically a walking pyro tank. Plan on dropping an extra or point two into DEX to be able to wield the fury sword and putting the rest into VIT, END, and ATN most likely.
EDIT: Seeing as we're discussing out character over the past few pages, might be slightly off on the stats, working from memory.
Pyro: SL 58
VIT 20
ATUN 20
STR 24
END 30
DEX 12
INT, FAI, RES base levels
Equipment
Lightning Halberd + 5, Pyro Glove +13
Silver Knight Shield
Black Iron Chest piece
Black Iron Helmet
Havel Gloves
Havel Leggings
Ring of Favor & Protection
Havel Ring
Basically a walking pyro tank. Plan on dropping an extra or point two into DEX to be able to wield the fury sword and putting the rest into VIT, END, and ATN most likely.
Risk Breaker
Member
bdizzle said:
Urban Scholar said:
There's a
Gwyndolin and a Gwynyvere. The latter is the one you're thinking of.
DuendeSmoker said:
They drop 5 at a time when they do drop any. If you don't have any +Item Discovery, I'd just come back later. They're better than the Depths despite the lower drop rate due to higher density of them and the sheer amount they drop, though the Depths can at least net you some Humanity in the process.
So in a bit or irony, I got my Faith character to Anor Lando and then flounder vs
Ornstein and Smough for a good two hours. I did this fight at SL1 but I can't on my SL70 character? Oh come on, son
prodystopian
Member
Sir Garbageman said:
Transient Curse item. If you have the gold serpent ring, you should get enough in the first few rooms to last you through the whole place.
Mortrialus
Banned
Sir Garbageman said:
Transient curse is the way you want to go. You can buy a limited supply of them from the Female Undead Merchant. After the ghosts will drop enough to keep you with a surplus if you use the Covetous Gold Serpent Ring. There are also a lot scattered around the level. Transient Curses last 300 seconds.
Urban Scholar
Member
scy said:
Oh wait there is a real Gwynevere. She left ages ago.
DigitalDevil
Member
Okay, this is really bugging me so I'm asking for help.
I'm a thief build, still using my bandit's knife +5, and have become very very good at the art of the backstab. What I am NOT good at, however, is the parry riposte. I know I'm using a shield that can parry (hollow shield) but no matter how many times I try it just does a normal block when I try to parry. What am I doing wrong? How does this work? I really want to get as good with the parry/riposte as I am with the backstab.
Halp?
I'm a thief build, still using my bandit's knife +5, and have become very very good at the art of the backstab. What I am NOT good at, however, is the parry riposte. I know I'm using a shield that can parry (hollow shield) but no matter how many times I try it just does a normal block when I try to parry. What am I doing wrong? How does this work? I really want to get as good with the parry/riposte as I am with the backstab.
Halp?
Been listening to my soundtrack CD today, and while there is some outstanding stuff on there (Taurus Demon, Pinwheel, Gwyn), i liked Kida's Demon's Souls score better. Most of the stuff on the soundtrack besides the ones i just mentioned sounds way too samey. It's not a problem ingame because you probably aren't running from one bossfight to the next all the time, but it's too boring to listen to outside of the game for me. Oh well, at least i got it for free 
archnemesis
Member
All you have to do is to press L2 and time it right. If you're parrying the attack you're pressing the wrong button.DigitalDevil said:
Confidence Man
Member
DuendeSmoker said:
The slimes in the depths have always worked best for me. The drop rate is probably lower but it's just steps away from the bonfire and they can be killed instantly with pyromancy. Usually with the ring on I find at least one shard per run (which takes only a couple minutes if that) with some large shards mixed in.
Sir Garbageman
Member
Mortrialus said:
Don't have the Gold Ring, It's in the Great Hollow right? Maybe I'll just fire off a few humanities to get my drop rate up.
Mortrialus
Banned
Label said:
The Dark Sword, from the Darkwraith covenant. I personally don't like it. The other guy has the Black Knight Axe.
Clear
CliffyB's Cock Holster
I found doing Londo Ruins cursed was actually easier than doing it with transients, the reduced health makes you play more cautiously and caution is all you need to get through the area.
Also, people should be aware that the undead merchant only has a certain number of transient curses for sale.
PS. I don't get why people are so intent on comparing zones on an equal footing. Some are clearly designed to be explored while others are connective areas typically with a gauntlet of foes or a gimmick to be overcome in order to get to the next proper area.
Also its not always apparent but certain enemies have interesting properties that makes them more challenging to get past; for example the wyverns in Valley Of The Drakes can see right through Fog Ring's invisibilty.
Also, people should be aware that the undead merchant only has a certain number of transient curses for sale.
PS. I don't get why people are so intent on comparing zones on an equal footing. Some are clearly designed to be explored while others are connective areas typically with a gauntlet of foes or a gimmick to be overcome in order to get to the next proper area.
Also its not always apparent but certain enemies have interesting properties that makes them more challenging to get past; for example the wyverns in Valley Of The Drakes can see right through Fog Ring's invisibilty.
DigitalDevil said:
It's purely timing and I have little to say on tangible advice but, damn it, I'll try. I practice vs the Assassin beyond the Crest door in the Forest; you're aiming for after he swings but before it connects. Basically, the L2 motion should be sweeping as their attack comes in. The Assassin is a good practice dummy since it swings randomly (sometimes it'll approach and do nothing, for instance) and fast. Gets your reaction ready. Plus, it's an easier way to kill it than to swing and hope.
Sir Garbageman said:
It's in Sen's Fortress; should be down the long corridor with the
Boulder (before the room with the elevator and Mimic). There's a wall that the boulder will eventually barrel through and the ring is back there.
Mortrialus
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Clear said:
Because there is a difference between a good linear level like Ash Lake, and a bad boring one like the Valley of Drakes. There is also a difference between a good wide open zone like Darkroot Garden and Darkroot basin, and a bad one like Lost Izalith.
toastyToast
Member
SUCK MY DICK CARPA DEMON
That was such an annoying fight solely due to the inclusion of those
. I dropped the Drake Sword for the Partizan and got it to +5 (funny because I named my character Hilde). Despite the damage difference I much prefer it over the sword. Really made it much easier to deal with said spoilers.
To think I had no idea about where that dude was for the last 5 hours and spent it wandering around in the forest and attempting to go for the second bell (couldn't make it past The Catacombs)
I'm getting the hang of this now, still can't parry for shit though.
That was such an annoying fight solely due to the inclusion of those
dogs
To think I had no idea about where that dude was for the last 5 hours and spent it wandering around in the forest and attempting to go for the second bell (couldn't make it past The Catacombs)
I'm getting the hang of this now, still can't parry for shit though.
Mortrialus
Banned
This.Label said:I kindle them all!
Aeana said:
Summon her (she's on the shoreline) and then return to where you freed her. There will be a dead body there with her equipment on her.
For the record, I don't think you can kill Dusk. You're locked into the merchant menu when you speak to her and she should disappear when you leave it.
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MoxManiac said:
Sen's Fortress but they're pretty expensive (5000 per). Just farm them from the Depths or Blighttown; you'll get what you need pretty fast.
Sir Garbageman
Member
MoxManiac said:
The vendor at Sens Fortress sells them for like 4K or 5K a pop.
toastyToast
Member
When would be a good time to take on the Hydra anyway?
Those big water jets scared the bejesus out of me the first time I went into the basin.
Those big water jets scared the bejesus out of me the first time I went into the basin.
corrosivefrost
Member
prodystopian said:
I started with 1 transient curse and went in there with gold serpent ring -- by the time I got to Ingward (after several deaths learning where the ghosts sneak attack from and exploring on the way), I had 20+. I healed my curse and started using the item instead. I was occasionally farming for ghost blade afterwards and now I'm upwards of 35. (With like 7 jagged ghost blades, and finally a regular ghost blade... :lol)
DigitalDevil
Member
archnemesis said:
L2? I've been trying to do it with L1! Thank you based god!
Felix Lighter
Member
I just started playing NG+ last night. So far I'm flying through the game. I already defeated the
after playing for about 2 hrs and I didn't feel like I was rushing things either.
Gaping Dragon and Stray Demon
rockman zx
Member
I can't believe how easy is the game when you get this fire spell that makes you hard like a rock but slow. Beat the game today, final boss and ending was disappointing, the rest of the game is awesome.
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