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Dark Souls |OT5| Definitely better than the sequel
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Got my first contact with these huge knights (black knights?). Well, yep, like the Red Eyed Knights in DeS they spank my ass with my early, momentary gear/lvl. Killed one with the hellikite dragon and the other fell off a cliff while i was luring him to the dragon again 
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Really like the Estus Flask system. No more managing hundreds of different herbs and stuff.
.Really like the Estus Flask system. No more managing hundreds of different herbs and stuff.
Spring-Loaded
Member
I made shrine of amana ng+7 with bonfire ascetics and kept using seed of the tree of giants to kill invaders.
Now I can't progress ( ≖‿≖
Was this from some DS DLC I never heard of? And what are "ascetics"? A DLC item?
Oh I thought it was just a Souls series OT (._. )
it's in the bottom section which is only accessible after draining the water.
Ah. That's why....
il Diavolo
Banned
Beat Quelaag and opened Sens Fortress. Not sure if I should just tackle that right away
or if I should just explore the world some more and grind a bit.
I hear it's a pain
Depends really it's quite an easy area and rather short compared to some of the others. Plus you can get some nice equipment whilst you are there.
As long as you do it as a Hollow and take it slow, it's not that bad. If you have good depth perception that is.
You need to drop down there to the boss fight you need covenant of Artorias ring to do so though.
SeventhSon
Member
Do you have the ring Covenant of Artorias?
mmm no. Where do I find that?
I remember that guy on the roof talking about it. This isn't part of the DLC is it?
SeventhSon
Member
Go to Darkroot Garden and explore. You need to find the grave of Artorias.
If you're stuck in the stairwell, you can jump down and die, homeward bone, or quit game from the menu, when you reload you will be outside the white light door.
Thanks, used Homeward Bone.
And thanks for the hint and not spoiling its exact location!
I can't muster up the motivation to play anymore Dark Souls 1.0 after seeing that the scaling bonus on Great Club is like 70 points lower than current DkS 1. Probably should have just made an elemental Claymore and played that way.
Soul payout on 1.0 is insanely low, 1500 for Gargoyles lol wut. I summoned Solaire and got 750 as Host because of the splitting the souls payout mechanic of 1.0
Gaping Dragon still gives 25K, but man do they really make the early game tough on new players with the terribly low soul payouts for bosses.
Aggro ranges on enemies is fun though, Drained New Londo is a totally different experience, Darkwraiths aggro from everywhere and cluster up to give you the BRAZZERS treatment. They also have stupid poise so I can't stagger them as easy.
Soul payout on 1.0 is insanely low, 1500 for Gargoyles lol wut. I summoned Solaire and got 750 as Host because of the splitting the souls payout mechanic of 1.0
Gaping Dragon still gives 25K, but man do they really make the early game tough on new players with the terribly low soul payouts for bosses.
Aggro ranges on enemies is fun though, Drained New Londo is a totally different experience, Darkwraiths aggro from everywhere and cluster up to give you the BRAZZERS treatment. They also have stupid poise so I can't stagger them as easy.
il Diavolo
Banned
If you go human you might even catch a summon sign right at the front door if that's your thing.
Tarkus
Member
After taking a break from O & S for a few days, I still can't beat them. Tried about 20 times by myself, rarely beat the skinny one then fat ass always destroys me. I can avoid all of his attacks but to hit him (melee), I have to get close then I can never get away when he jumps or rams. It's so frustrating.
I summoned Solaire, but he doesn't do much. I even summed Solaire and some co-op help several times and still can't beat them. I had the fat one down to about 20% hp once after everyone had been vanquished and then ran out of estus. I've got to be on try 50. I'm sl66 and almost always getting invaded on my way to the fog door. The invaders usually have ridiculous magic weapons that kill me with one hit or cartwheel all over the place and kill me by firebombing the floor. Ugh, about to give up.
I summoned Solaire, but he doesn't do much. I even summed Solaire and some co-op help several times and still can't beat them. I had the fat one down to about 20% hp once after everyone had been vanquished and then ran out of estus. I've got to be on try 50. I'm sl66 and almost always getting invaded on my way to the fog door. The invaders usually have ridiculous magic weapons that kill me with one hit or cartwheel all over the place and kill me by firebombing the floor. Ugh, about to give up.
What system? Maybe I could help you. I know I couldn't have done it my first time without help.
Two rolls gets you out of range for Smough's slam attack once he's powered up. What gear are you using/what are your stats?
Tarkus
Member
PS3. If I play again tonight, it will be in a few hours. Thanks for the offer though.
S. knight helm, elite knight armor +9, Havel's gauntlets, leggings, and ring as well as steel protection ring. Grass shield and bk sword +5.
Vit - 12
End - 26 or 28
Str - 36
Dex - 26
Everything else is baseline and the stats listed are +/- 1. I'm right at the upper limit of the mid roll.
I'm on PC, unfortunately!
As for advice, I'd try wearing some lighter armor. Mobility is key for that fight. Give fast roll a shot, maybe.
Your equipment is fine two hand if you aren't and use the pillars to keep them separated. Summon Solarie you and him can take out Ornstein quickly then Smough is the easier second stage after that.
Jamesways
Member
Keep hugging his body! Counter intuitive, but it works. Roll away from the big slam. When he charges/does the ramming attack roll into him/over off to his side.
il Diavolo
Banned
Got fairly deep into Sen's Fortress (I think) and came to a narrower then usual bridge with those pendulum axes swinging ahead. There was a lizard guy to my left and his shooting lightning bolts at me threw me off and led to my getting fucked by one of the axes. And I was doing so well too
Orochinagis
Member
Got fairly deep into Sen's Fortress (I think) and came to a narrower then usual bridge with those pendulum axes swinging ahead. There was a lizard guy to my left and his shooting lightning bolts at me threw me off and led to my getting fucked by one of the axes. And I was doing so well too
Well, its called sen fortress for something.
Morrigan Stark
Arrogant Smirk
Dark Souls 1.0 was the truest Souls. XD It got nerfed into casualness </GAF hyperbole>
Why are you playing 1.0 anyway?
Cuz its the free version that MS gave Gold members. They are also selling the DLC on the Games with Gold page even though the 1.0 version cant access it.
Typical MS, really well thought out.
Morrigan Stark
Arrogant Smirk
I don't get it. Once you download the free game, can't you just patch it?
Got fairly deep into Sen's Fortress (I think) and came to a narrower then usual bridge with those pendulum axes swinging ahead. There was a lizard guy to my left and his shooting lightning bolts at me threw me off and led to my getting fucked by one of the axes. And I was doing so well too
lol Sen's Fortress turned me into the man I am today.
Good luck.
It's a fort of fun...
Got fairly deep into Sen's Fortress (I think) and came to a narrower then usual bridge with those pendulum axes swinging ahead. There was a lizard guy to my left and his shooting lightning bolts at me threw me off and led to my getting fucked by one of the axes. And I was doing so well too
So, if it makes you feel better, the same exact thing happened to me. And the best advice I can give is, don't give up. You're so close to the "breather" part of Sen's. Keep at it!
I feel like his wide swing attack is much easier to avoid while hugging pillars. In general doing so is really low risk.
daninthemix
Member
Agreed. Helps if you have a reasonably long weapon though, as you only have a short window to sprint in and attack during his vulnerable moments.
No, the game doesnt prompt to update. I can play Dark Souls 1.0 with the Games with Gold Download, or put the disc in and play the current patched version of Dark Souls.
SeventhSon
Member
The Games with Gold Dark Souls doesn't patch???
Nope it's just the 1.0 version nothing happens when you play no update prompts or anything.
Orochinagis
Member
So I cant play the DLC?
gaming_noob
Member
I restarted the game for the 2nd time, using a Knight. The bosses in this game are way too hard, but good thing Youtube is helping me beat them. I've only gone as far as beating the Bell Demons. I just got Drake's sword.. where do I find the best armor and weapon for a knight?
Orochinagis
Member
what armor are you using right now? Elite Knight set is in the asylum on you second visit where you meet Oscar getting hammered by a rock, the black Iron set and the Havel are a little late in the game.
You're already wearing it, Knight starter gear is good, the shield is excellent too. Just upgrade them.
Be careful with that Drake sword, don't rely on it for too long. Find a normal weapon and take it to a blacksmith, upgrades are very important in this game.
SeventhSon
Member
Ditch the Drake Sword (the Noob Sword), stop looking at guides, they'll do you more harm than good.
There's no best armor for a class, it's all in how you want to play. If you want knighly looking armor that has a good weight/defense ratio, that's the Elite Knight set. Explore Darkroot Garden to find it. As for weapon, you can upgrade a simple longsword and use it for the whole game. The Claymore is a greatsword that is one of the best weapons in the game. The Halberd or Gargoyle Halberd is also fantastic. There are many options, all of which are better than the Drake Sword in the long term.
SeventhSon
Member
BUT DOES IT LOOK COOLER????
Tarkus
Member
The Elite Knight set is in Darkroot Garden at the large area just before Moonlight's tower. It's on a corpse and near several giants. I think you're talking about the Crest Shield.
I'm preparing for my O & S attempt again, using the suggestions on here of going light and two-handing. I think I will try sticking to pillars instead of staying up close. I've really had enough of these fuckers. It sucks that I used all my humanity last night. Now I have to go to the Depths and do some farming. Wish me luck.