MrOogieBoogie
BioShock Infinite is like playing some homeless guy's vivid imagination
So I just killed the Taurus Demon and died after, unable to recover my souls again.
Goddammit.
Goddammit.
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Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition |OT| Durante Does In 23 Minutes What From Can't
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xenoflux2113
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I happens but you can easily get the same amount of souls pretty quickly. Just keep killing things.
MrOogieBoogie
BioShock Infinite is like playing some homeless guy's vivid imagination
Yeah, I know. Still sucks, though. This game feels more difficult than Demon's Souls (at least so far).
Just managed to kill a Black Knight in the Undead Burg using nothing but parry/riposte. Feels good, man. (Of course, I died again after, losing all my souls... thankfully I kept the items: Titanite Chunk and Black Knight Sword).
Btw, any general tips I should be aware of? I'm still unsure how exactly the bonfire system works.
Just managed to kill a Black Knight in the Undead Burg using nothing but parry/riposte. Feels good, man. (Of course, I died again after, losing all my souls... thankfully I kept the items: Titanite Chunk and Black Knight Sword).
Btw, any general tips I should be aware of? I'm still unsure how exactly the bonfire system works.
Oh, that is much better. Can't believe I thought running through the ghost building was a good idea.
Those kings, though.
Yeah knights are perfect to riposte, the easiest enemies to do so on IMO.
Bonfires are pretty simple. When you die or use a Homeward Bone, you return to the one you last sat down at (only lighting it doesn't count). When you sit down at one, all enemies respawn and you get full health and Estus.
And spells!
It's kinda misleading that the game says a spell has "x uses" at the merchant/in the menu, yet they recharge per sitting at a bonfire.
The Anti-Monitor
Banned
Don't give up just because you lose a couple thousand souls and some humanity, as it's all very easy to get.
With a couple exceptions, all bosses are relatively easy to beat once you figure out their attack pattern. If you do, but they still kick your ass, you might need to go somewhere else first, or level up your equipment.
zephervack
Member
So I havent finished Dark Souls but my brother decided to get me Demon Souls for PS3, which I have never played and damn, it is so much easier to engage in jolly co-operation in the PS3.
Also, where is the Durante Fix for Demons souls?
Anyway, I should finish my play through of Dark Souls before I continue with Demon's, Im stuck in Dark trying to kill Manus and the damn
Also, where is the Durante Fix for Demons souls?
Anyway, I should finish my play through of Dark Souls before I continue with Demon's, Im stuck in Dark trying to kill Manus and the damn
dragon in the DLC
It's not just you. It really is almost dead. I've switched back over to PS3 -- community is flourishing there.
zephervack
Member
I dont think its the community thats dead, is just that Games For Windows Live sucks, their netcode is shit and combine that with the weird online implementation of this game(multi server in same region), its almost impossible to get games going.
I was surprised yesterday how many messages/invasions/coop stuff there are in Demon Souls for Ps3 compared to the PC version of Dark Souls
So I just.. beat.. the game?
It started over, so I guess I did. But.. uh?
Did I do something wrong, or did I miss some clue or skipped some cutscene? This is weird. I love the game and it's awesome but this ending.. it's weird. Can anyone help me out here?
Anyway I started playing a bit on NG+ because I didn't feel satisfied, and oh man, the shortcuts and open-world stuff just put a smile on my face. I just went straight to Queelag and rung the bell in maybe 15-20 minutes. That felt pretty nice.
It started over, so I guess I did. But.. uh?
I killed Gwyn who I assume turned Hollow, then touched the bonfire and burned and that's it.
Did I do something wrong, or did I miss some clue or skipped some cutscene? This is weird. I love the game and it's awesome but this ending.. it's weird. Can anyone help me out here?
Anyway I started playing a bit on NG+ because I didn't feel satisfied, and oh man, the shortcuts and open-world stuff just put a smile on my face. I just went straight to Queelag and rung the bell in maybe 15-20 minutes. That felt pretty nice.
The Anti-Monitor
Banned
Have you followed the plot? How can it be surprising that was the final boss?
That said, there is another ending.
You linked the fire, thus replacing Gwyn. If you had left without linking the fire, you'd have started the Age of Dark and you'd have seen a cutscene with the primordial serpents bowing down to you as their "Dark Lord"
Nope that's it. The story remains understated throughout the whole game including the ending.
That's probably everyone's reaction the first time they've beaten the game. The stories in the Souls game are primarily told through easily missable NPC dialogues and item descriptions, you really have to pay attention to all the details to be able to appreciate the stories. I would recommend everyone to watch EpicNameBro's lore videos on YT (of course only after the first playthough), be prepared to get your mind blown away by some of the discoveries.
The final boss himself was fine, but I guess the ending passed over my head in the moment. I did know all the stuff, but it was a bit fast man.
I'll watch those videos too later
MrOogieBoogie
BioShock Infinite is like playing some homeless guy's vivid imagination
btw, as a Warrior melee build, what stats should I focus on updating first and foremost? Vitality? Endurance? Strength? Dexterity?
Best stat is your weapon.
But really it does depend on your weapon choice and play style. Weapon damage scales from different stats, and your endurance goal should be based on what equipment you plan on wearing and how must stamina you'll need. Vitality also depends on how much HP you really need in your armor and play style to not get oneshotted.
So if you're early on, spend your souls on your weapon.
scissorfight
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just beat kalameet on my NG+ SL1 run. after doing a SL1 no upgrade run, and then a NG+ SL1 run, i think i might be done with the game other than helping some friends out with co-op.
zephervack
Member
So I have been playing the last 20 hours of the game with a Zwehainder Lightning + 5, its pretty awesome but im getting bored with it.
What are other weapons that I can max out which would deal more damage with the same or faster speed of attack?
What are other weapons that I can max out which would deal more damage with the same or faster speed of attack?
zephervack
Member
Thank you good sir, I will start farming to get stuff to upgrade it lol
I'm more of a fan of the Lifehunt Sycthe+5 but it requires kind of a specific build and whatnot.
It'll kill half the bosses in NG+ in about 6 hits.
swordfishtrombones
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I am watching this speed run again and I wish I could see the person while he's doing it. Who is he/she by the way? I was literally gasping at some of the jumps he made and the fact that we was running into boss fights with minimal health. I kept thinking "don't take so much risk!", but then again, I looked at the clock and he was only 15 minutes in or so...
What weapon is he using up to / around the 21 minute mark (e.g. during the Golem fight)? Is that the DT axe? It's doing so much damage.
I believe it is the Blackknight Halberd
Edit: Holy shit at Lost Izalith in that speed run.
DT = dragon tail? Couldn't be, he skipped the Depths.
He went low health so he could activate the red tearstone ring's hyper mode-- everything else was just dodging and sheer memorization.
swordfishtrombones
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Sorry, I meant Gargoyle. It's probably the Black Knight Halberd as mentioned above, which would also explain why he's venturing into the Darkroot Basin.
But is all goes so fast it blows my mind. I'm progressing (on my third playthrough, now with DLC) a few areas per week, and I can only memorize small parts of the game. My jaw is on the floor seeing this level of dedication.
Doesn't he say in the description that he didn't use the Red tearstone ring for the run?
And yeah it's definitely the Black Knight Halberd.
Well he's using something that triggers on low health, why else is he deliberately getting hit before going into boss fights? You can see too where he equips the plank shield and tanks some hits early on just to trigger it.
Halberd drop was sheer luck. Wonder what weapon he would have used if it hadnt dropped.
None, he would've just started a new run until he gets it because the entire run was based on the BKH + Red Tearstone Ring combo.
dummydecoy
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Guys, a friend of mine is planning to buy the ps3 version tomorrow. Is that Blythe town framerate problem I read about fixed in this new Prepare to Die version?
No, but he can push through it.
I think we've been pretty good about not spoiling stuff. But welcome!
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Deleted member 21120
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Is there anyone on the 360 who's around level 155-170 and would be willing to trade away their Xanthous Overcoat and Xanthous Gloves? I'm trying to find them without having to do another playthrough. I might have some stuff I could trade (Symbol of Avarice, Dark Wood Grain Ring).
maybe ill go back and read some more, and thank you. im running the game with no gfx card at the moment. im planning on getting the GTX 660 later this month. so far its playable.
Oh crap oh shit, I totally forgot about the DLC.
Is it okay if I go for it in NG+ (I'm level ~82 right now)? Or should I make a new character? What level is the DLC balanced to in NG+?
I never ever tried anything connected to sorcery/miracles, so I could try a new character for that, if it's a better idea..
Is it okay if I go for it in NG+ (I'm level ~82 right now)? Or should I make a new character? What level is the DLC balanced to in NG+?
I never ever tried anything connected to sorcery/miracles, so I could try a new character for that, if it's a better idea..
Somewhere between 90-100 with decent gears should be totally fine for NG+. But it's not a bad idea to play with an INT build either because the new sorcery spells, which can be found in the DLC are pretty awesome. It's your choice which way to go first.
Imp the Dimp
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Aren't the saves on some GFWL cloud? Do I really have to back them manually? I'm about to reformat my PC which is why I'm asking.
Hm...It is about time to replay this beauty honoring the announcement of Dark Souls 2.
Anyone has a quick summary of what are the most big changes? I have not played it since 1.0.3, so not even the first big patch affected me.
Also, are bows viable in the long run? I am thinking of starting either someone relying on faith+maces, or a hunter... Hm.
Anyone has a quick summary of what are the most big changes? I have not played it since 1.0.3, so not even the first big patch affected me.
Also, are bows viable in the long run? I am thinking of starting either someone relying on faith+maces, or a hunter... Hm.
Okay so I saw the other ending (I watched my friend playing and he got it accidentally, after we tried to backtrack to not finish the game).
The dark ending is way, way better. I like this. That was pretty neat. Why didn't he have that badass walk in the first ending?! Then everything would've been dandy!
Anyway that was pretty great. Guess I know which ending I'm doing every time from now on.
The dark ending is way, way better. I like this. That was pretty neat. Why didn't he have that badass walk in the first ending?! Then everything would've been dandy!
Anyway that was pretty great. Guess I know which ending I'm doing every time from now on.
Hmm alright, if I can go with my normal dude comfortably, that's that. I'm nowhere near ready to let him go yet.
http://darksouls.wikidot.com/game-patches
I'm considering making a bow/crossbow only run, no shields, weapons or magic. I can imagine that many of the regular enemies are much harder than the bosses that way.
just beat kalameet on my NG+ SL1 run. after doing a SL1 no upgrade run, and then a NG+ SL1 run, i think i might be done with the game other than helping some friends out with co-op.
YOU DEFEATED!
Congratulations sir. Now you can do a SL1 NG+2 with Calamity Ring equipped lol
Thanks for the link. Yeah, sounds like a challenge, especially at some places... *blighttown, hell yeah*