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[biosnake20]

So I just got to Blighttown, how much am I going to hate this game?

 

[Mistel]

So I just got to Blighttown, how much am I going to hate this game?

If your on 360 like me frame rate is an added adversary. I just wen't the shortcut from drakes route instead. Get's you there and near some stuff with no trouble...

 

[Seanspeed]

So I just got to Blighttown, how much am I going to hate this game?

Blighttown is awesome.

You wont think that as you go through it. But when you're older, you'll look back and appreciate it.

 

[Chitown B]

Blighttown is awesome.

You wont think that as you go through it. But when you're older, you'll look back and appreciate it.

LOL

 

[Randam]

They always drop a twinkling titanite but their other drops (such as slabs) are affected by item discovery.

This does not increase the chance that a specific item will drop, only the probability that an item in general will drop. Rare items are still rare items, the enemy is still more likely to drop its common items, but there is a better chance per kill that it at least drops something. As such, it has no effect on enemies that have a 100% drop rate.

http://darksouls.wikidot.com/covetous-gold-serpent-ring

 

[NinjaBoiX]

I just killed O&S. I eventually gave up on the Leo Ring and just killed Ornstein first.

Super Smough is a pussy.

Blighttown is awesome.

You wont think that as you go through it. But when you're older, you'll look back and appreciate it.

I like you man, but don't tell lies.

 

[Mindlog]

I would rather bump up attunement than put points into INT past the requirement for Crystal Soul Spear (44?), I never bother with Dragon's Breathe and by the time I get to Duke's I like to have 5 spell slots if not 6.

Dusk crown / bellowing ring are a must (or at least easily switchable, I always arrange my go to gear together for quick switching) and I also have Power Within so pyro glove in off hand.

My Sorcerer went all the way to defeating NG++ O&S.
I didn't use it at first, but I really grew to like Dragon's Breath in PvE. It's very strong and quick with lots of casts. I like 50 INT, but more attunement early can work as well. The usk Crown and /Bellowing Ring will definitely make your life easier. Power Within vs bosses... You are the boss.

My favorite weapons were Moonlight Butterfly Horn and then Moonlight Greatsword. Obsidian Greatsword for the magic resistant enemies.

 

[Mistel]

I must have gone past the bonfire at Sens I've got to the small little bridge with the pendulum axes, I mucked up and got flung off.

 

[Chitown B]

I must have gone past the bonfire at Sens I've got to the small little bridge with the pendulum axes, I mucked up and got flung off.

nope. the bonfire is outside. you're not there yet.

I think I'm a rarity in that I got to the bonfire first try without dying.

 

[Alo81]

Since we're posting super high-res screenshots I thought I'd share some of my own.

Rendered at 5760x3240

 

[Thursday War]

nope. the bonfire is outside. you're not there yet.

I think I'm a rarity in that I got to the bonfire first try without dying.

-______-

 

[Mistel]

nope. the bonfire is outside. you're not there yet.

I think I'm a rarity in that I got to the bonfire first try without dying.

Yep I found it now, I've killed the heavy knight and the guy in the tower. I'm just trying to figure out where to go now.

 

[Evolved1]

With the new game upon us... I would just like to take a moment and give a shoutout to all the long-time (and new) Souls gaffers who've made these threads a real joy to read.

There is a notion that Souls-folks are dickish and such, but in my experience over the last few years is that Souls community is super friendly and helpful, especially on gaf, so everyone pat yourselves on the back heartily, from me... you earned it.

See you guys in the next chapter.

 

[Divius]

Great shots, Alo81.

 

[SeventhSon]

With the new game upon us... I would just like to take a moment and give a shoutout to all the long-time (and new) Souls gaffers who've made these threads a real joy to read.

There is a notion that Souls-folks are dickish and such, but in my experience over the last few years is that Souls community is super friendly and helpful, especially on gaf, so everyone pat yourselves on the back heartily, from me... you earned it.

See you guys in the next chapter.

It seems to be the case that the OT for these games are great communities, but often other threads become populated by the sort of negative people you allude to. There was one such in the DSII first review thread, but he's banned now it seems.

 

[Cetra]

Since we're posting super high-res screenshots I thought I'd share some of my own.

Rendered at 5760x3240

What processor and graphics card are you running? I really wanna try the rendering resolution that high if my specs are up to snuff.

i52500k @4.2Ghz
EVGA GTX780 Superclocked

 

[Randam]

Yep I found it now, I've killed the heavy knight and the guy in the tower. I'm just trying to figure out where to go now.

up.
found the merchant yet?

What processor and graphics card are you running? I really wanna try the rendering resolution that high if my specs are up to snuff.

i52500k @4.2Ghz
EVGA GTX780 Superclocked

your system should be able to do that.
framerate is an other question. ^^

 

[soontroll]

I was bored so I made a polyptych of all the bosses in Dark Souls. Sadly had to compress it a bit to get Flickr to let me upload it.

Warning! 50MB image! (and spoilers, obviously)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7403/12780083175_769ed6fc92_o.jpg

 

[Mistel]

up.found the merchant yet?

Iron golem down first try, without any difficulty Tarkus distracted him and I just hit him in the legs, it died pretty much after it fell over, I love my +9 claymore. Should I explore anor londo or backtrack?

 

[soontroll]

Iron golem down first try, without any difficulty Tarkus distracted him and I just hit him in the legs, it died pretty much after it fell over, I love my +9 claymore. Should I explore anor londo or backtrack?

If your gear is good enough, head straight to Anor Londo. Also Tarkus can actually just solo him. You can just stand near the fog gate

 

[Thursday War]

stormtrooper: I will pay you to get me to through sens

I cant take this anymore

 

[SeventhSon]

stormtrooper: I will pay you to get me to through sens

I cant take this anymore

Jeff Green did it; so can you.

 

[Alo81]

What processor and graphics card are you running? I really wanna try the rendering resolution that high if my specs are up to snuff.

i52500k @4.2Ghz
EVGA GTX780 Superclocked

You could try it, but I'd recommend if you do to turn off SSAO.

With SSAO on I get about ~5fps framerates and with it off about ~15.

I have a GTX570 and an i5 2400k @ 3.8Ghz.

If you want something nice and playable, 3840x2160 with SMAA could probably hold 60fps for you.

Great shots, Alo81.

Thanks duder!

 

[Thursday War]

I hate guillotines

I can't get past the set after you pull the lever

 

[sublimit]

Jesus Christ Alo81 those are fucking amazing.

 

[M.D]

I hate guillotines

I can't get past the set after you pull the lever

What lever? They all really easy, you just need to get through them with no enemies around

 

[SeventhSon]

I hate guillotines

I can't get past the set after you pull the lever

 

[Soriku]

I hate guillotines

I can't get past the set after you pull the lever

Take your armor off to run faster (not necessary but helps) --> run as soon as see an opening --> win.

I kinda wonder if the DWGR would help a lot.

 

[Divius]

Best estus ever

 

[Mistel]

stormtrooper: I will pay you to get me to through sens

I cant take this anymore

What armor are you using I've got stone helm and torso with base elite knight legs and arms with havel ring. I'm using a claymore +9, grass crest +3 shield and I've got a blader knight one somewhere :/.

As for those guillotines I just sprinted at them whilst wearing my armor I just watched them to get the timing right and I was through for the first attempt and the second attempt of the last set.

 

[Thursday War]

What armor are you using I've got stone helm and torso with base elite knight legs and arms with havel ring. I'm using a claymore +9, grass crest +3 shield and I've got a blader knight one somewhere :/.

As for those guillotines I just sprinted at them whilst wearing my armor I just watched them to get the timing right and I was through for the first attempt and the second attempt of the last set.

its not hard just annoying. I can take out the serpents in 3 hits but its the guillotines that drive me crazy.

 

[Soriku]

its not hard just annoying. I can take out the serpents in 3 hits but its the guillotines that drive me crazy.

Having someone to help you won't make getting past the guillotines easier lol.

Just follow what I said.

 

[Thursday War]

Having someone to help you won't make getting past the guillotines easier lol.

Just follow what I said.

yeah I made the first set but of course as soon as i stepped out to do the set in the gif above a serpent mage had to shoot lightning at me and cause me to fall -_-

 

[NinjaBoiX]

Don't stop, keep moving. Just walk, then run, then walk, run, etc.

Don't stop!

 

[Thursday War]

YASSSSSSSSSSS

I MADE IT TO THA BONFIAAAAAAAA

 

[xenist]

Is Gaping Dragon supposed to be this easy? I mean, he has a billion hitpoints but other than that he's a piece of cake. If I hadn't fallen off that stupid cliff I'd have killed him in my second try.

 

[Seance]

Nothing I have seen of Dark Souls 2 looks visually on par with the original. Why don't From just released super sampled shots of the PC version and be done with it? I'm getting anxious...

 

[soontroll]

Is Gaping Dragon supposed to be this easy? I mean, he has a billion hitpoints but other than that he's a piece of cake. If I hadn't fallen off that stupid cliff I'd have killed him in my second try.

Yeah he's one of the easiest bosses but hits quite hard if you stay too close.

 

[super-famicom]

Best estus ever

Bestus.

Spooks was so lucky he wasn't in the center of the pressure plate.

 

[NinjaBoiX]

Is Gaping Dragon supposed to be this easy? I mean, he has a billion hitpoints but other than that he's a piece of cake. If I hadn't fallen off that stupid cliff I'd have killed him in my second try.

Pinwheel is ludicrous, I just walked up to him, slapped him in the face a few times and then he fell over. I was waiting for the game to fuck me over but no, he's just a chump.

 

[Thursday War]

:lol :lol :lol :lol

 

[Divius]

Lookin' good Thursday War!

 

[ZenaxPure]

Is Gaping Dragon supposed to be this easy? I mean, he has a billion hitpoints but other than that he's a piece of cake. If I hadn't fallen off that stupid cliff I'd have killed him in my second try.

Yeah. There doesn't appear to be any real upward slope of boss difficulty in the game, it's entirely random. Then again Demon's Souls was the same way, you had to actively try to die on most of the level 3 bosses.

 

[Mistel]

:lol :lol :lol :lol

You look like a onion in a dress , I look like moss covered stone with sliver arms and legs.

Got to the second anor londo bonfire already.

 

[Thursday War]

haha thanks guys. I just beat the iron golem

omw to anor as we speak

I JUST WANT MY FURYSWORD D:

 

[Seance]

Aural Decoy OP spell. Such scrub.

 

[SatansReverence]

what do you mean split damage? Like C/C/x/x?

As in split between physical and elemental damage types on a single weapon.

Your attack rating shows the total increase of the damage but in reality, when you hit an enemy it has to go through 2 defenses and thus you end up doing a lot less.

Playing a pure sorceror, what stats do you folks recommend? I shot my Int. to 40, should I got to 50? What about other stats? What do you like to kit your sorceror with? I have only put a couple points in the physical stats. I'm using a Bandit Knife +5 and I'm building a spear to become that Moonlight Butterfly thing.

I would only go to 44int for crystal soul spear, white dragon breath (the only spell needing 50int afaik) isn't exactly worth it due to cast time.

Sorry if I am just completely ignorant, but what is the advantage to playing with a soul level higher than one or whatever? I know it helps raise your item discovery rate, but why would you want to risk losing all that humanity?

Or is soul level something else?

I do believe you're referring to soft/active humanity.

Up to 10 it increases item find and also some weapon damage scales (chaos types mostly but I think one of Artorias' swords scales with it aswell) and all the way up to 99 it increases defenses.

Later in the game there are easy ways to farm humanity sprites which means running around with active humanity is hardly a problem. Also, not losing your shitstain is a good idea.

 

[sublimit]

Is that Jeff Green?lol

 

[Chitown B]

-______-

I know. But I took my sweet ass time.

 

[Thursday War]

Is that Jeff Green?lol

only jeff green would use an estus in front of a arrow trap :lol