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Full patch notes are up: https://www.dragonsdogma.com/2/en-us/topics/update/

God bless capcom for adding Casual mode.

Will be good for future replays of the game.

 

[MagiusNecros]

Ill get to 40 then. Why is normal mode turning into Casual mode again?

Enemies don't scale. So as you get stronger everything gets easier. So tough enemies become a cakewalk eventually. And you keep gaining stats until Lvl 200.

The toughest enemies were big mob packs. Boss monsters are easier to deal with.

Right now I can get one shot by a Griffin but later with high level and gear and the defensive augments attacks will only tickle.

 

[TintoConCasera]

Wait... they patched in an easy mode instead of a hard mode?

wtf?

 

[MagiusNecros]

muh muh muh

 

[Raven117]

Enemies don't scale. So as you get stronger everything gets easier. So tough enemies become a cakewalk eventually. And you keep gaining stats until Lvl 200.

The toughest enemies were big mob packs. Boss monsters are easier to deal with.

Right now I can get one shot by a Griffin but later with high level and gear and the defensive augments attacks will only tickle.

Gotcha. So… I’m a level 35 thief… can I beat the dragon? No interest in the post-game.

 

[MagiusNecros]

Probably.

 

[SkylineRKR]

I maxed the Sovran helmet and pants with Dwarf path for my Fighter and looks to be worse than the Blazing Soul helmet and Vanguarder greaves as far as I could see. The plate I couldn't max, but it already eclipses the knockdown res of the Knightly Brigandine at level 2 (my Knightly is 333 I think).

The game runs really well on PS5 since the 120hz mode. Its a fantastic game full of missed potential.

 

[GymWolf]

Wait... they patched in an easy mode instead of a hard mode?

wtf?

Next update is gonna reduce enemy variety even more if this patch is anything to go by

 

[Embearded]

I haven't played since i finished it months ago.
Any idea of they will remove the timer at the end of the game so we can play as long as we want in that world?

 

[KiteGr]

Basically I'm waiting for an expansion or something to add more monster variety... and perhaps more vocations.
The game has a bigger map than the unfinished first game, but roughly the same number of enemies.

 

[SkylineRKR]

I haven't played since i finished it months ago.
Any idea of they will remove the timer at the end of the game so we can play as long as we want in that world?

You can play as long as you want though. Just do the beams first, and heal with Allheal elixirs, or die and use wakestones and replace your weakened pawns. But its easy enough as is.

If you cleared those beams, you have infinite time to wrap up the evacuations. The only caveat is that after 12 or so days, enemies won't respawn anymore.

 

[Lux R7]

after my first playthrough now i only play with my main pawn (both melee only), and the game is harder. It's not an official hard mode but it works for me.

 

[DavidGzz]

Thank god the PC version exists. I've already modded it 3 times over to make it WAY better than this patch. Custom difficulty, no stamina use outside of combat, wear any armor/weapon, etc. Wake me up when the DLC comes out.

 

[MagiusNecros]

You can play as long as you want though. Just do the beams first, and heal with Allheal elixirs, or die and use wakestones and replace your weakened pawns. But its easy enough as is.

If you cleared those beams, you have infinite time to wrap up the evacuations. The only caveat is that after 12 or so days, enemies won't respawn anymore.

This is correct. Liberal use of Riftstones and Allheal Elixirs and Wakestones mean you never once have to use an Inn to rest at all. And once you kill all the Beam bosses you can explore however you want. The time limit is artificial and isn't real.

 

[Roman Empire]

Possible leak from 4CHAN, but we never know

 

[MagiusNecros]

Guess we can confirm if it's fake on the 24th.

 

[Scary_Larry]

This sale today has been what I was looking for price point wise. Was gonna wait and see on Dragon Age: Veilguard, but it just doesn't seem to be quite right in my eyes.

 

[22:22:22]

Nvm have my awnser.

 

[N30RYU]

muh muh muh

Easy... then don't need ppl to replay the game... they need new ppl to buy the game

 

[MagiusNecros]

How great is the difference in the difficulty spectrum between Casual and Normal?

Are the enemies just more tanky or does the AI change regarding their behavior etc??

Casual mode is just system changes. Enemy difficulty is actually the same. Nothing about their behavior is changed. Just accessibility like less Stamina used for sprinting, carry more stuff, reduced prices on things like Inns and Ferrystones. No HP loss on reloading a save. Some mechanics are watered down to make things less stressful but as I feel you should discover it for yourself I won't talk about it.

 

[22:22:22]

Casual mode is just system changes. Enemy difficulty is actually the same. Nothing about their behavior is changed. Just accessibility like less Stamina used for sprinting, carry more stuff, reduced prices on things like Inns and Ferrystones. No HP loss on reloading a save. Some mechanics are watered down to make things less stressful but as I feel you should discover it for yourself I won't talk about it.

Great response.

Just found an article which I haven't read yet but it seems from what you said normal is fine.

Thanks!

 

[Roufianos]

Just finished it. I found it really frustrating in parts but the sense of wonder in the open world coupled with incredibly strong combat by RPG standards made it hard to drop. I have no fucking idea what the story was about in any case.

 

[MagiusNecros]

I think the exploration, caves not withstanding, is probably the best part of DD2. Paired with the DD1 music collection of course.

I'd comment more but anything interesting regarding DD2 steers right into spoiler territory for those that care about the lore once you unpack what is really going on.

The story isn't good but there is something there.

 

[Senua]

Got a day off and bought the game for £20 on cdkeys. Hope it's a goodun as I loved the first

 

[adamsapple]

Got a day off and bought the game for £20 on cdkeys. Hope it's a goodun as I loved the first

I loved it, fantastic world and the new engine really makes it shine.

Will be there day 1 if they announce a Dark Arisen style expansion.

 

[Senua]

Something is definitely wrong with DLSS in this game, the IQ is poor even on quality mode at 4k. Not like In any other game I've played.

 

[jshackles]

Picked up a used PS5 copy on Gamefly for $25

Debating on just waiting for the Pro update