Dark Souls

saidinmilamber · 16-01-2014 11:43pm

weiland79 wrote: »

Killed him but didn't join the covenant

Oh i am in that covenant

Yerra it doesn't matter. Worst comes to worst, you can always run down to the catacombs in NG+ and grab those miracles and the sword. I never had any fun in that covenant, I never got any invaders!

heebusjeebus · 16-01-2014 11:47pm

I've finished Sens Fortress for the first time since I got this game 2 years ago. So glad I managed to make it to Anor Londo.
I've made it past those bastard archers in Anor Londo. Took me at least 10 goes to get past them.
Think I need a drink after all that.

Digital Solitude · 17-01-2014 12:44am

Demon Ruins.... Wow... Killed 6 Capra Demons, naked, took about 4 hits. One-shotted by a Taurus. Suicide run to regain my souls, stopped at Green Fog door. One Shotted again.

I don't like this place

Zero-Cool · 17-01-2014 1:40am

Well f*ck this game! Don't take the shortcut they said, go down the depths, be grand they said! I found the bonfire, became human to summon some help for the boss and got insta invaded (1st time) Every time I got to attack the back of him, it turned into him backstabbing me, not sure how. Anyway, got killed fell down a hole into a pit of ugly fukkers, got cursed and now I can't go human without some stone or some placeI haven't been yet. Taking on the Gaping dragon with half a life bar is not one bit fun. Now I plan on spending the rest of my days sitting at this bon fire..

J. Marston · 17-01-2014 4:07am

sheehy83 wrote: »

Well f*ck this game! Don't take the shortcut they said, go down the depths, be grand they said! I found the bonfire, became human to summon some help for the boss and got insta invaded (1st time) Every time I got to attack the back of him, it turned into him backstabbing me, not sure how. Anyway, got killed fell down a hole into a pit of ugly fukkers, got cursed and now I can't go human without some stone or some placeI haven't been yet. Taking on the Gaping dragon with half a life bar is not one bit fun. Now I plan on spending the rest of my days sitting at this bon fire..

Been there, done that.

noodler · 17-01-2014 10:31am

sheehy83 wrote: »

Well f*ck this game! Don't take the shortcut they said, go down the depths, be grand they said! I found the bonfire, became human to summon some help for the boss and got insta invaded (1st time) Every time I got to attack the back of him, it turned into him backstabbing me, not sure how. Anyway, got killed fell down a hole into a pit of ugly fukkers, got cursed and now I can't go human without some stone or some placeI haven't been yet. Taking on the Gaping dragon with half a life bar is not one bit fun. Now I plan on spending the rest of my days sitting at this bon fire..

Lag.

I am still not sure how it can favour one person so much over the other.

I mean, sometimes to me we appear to be parrying, just facing off with each other, and then he just appears behind me. But I have to wonder what that person saw on their screen before I died? Did they actually just walk up behind me?

calex71 · 17-01-2014 10:32am

sheehy83 wrote: »

Well f*ck this game! Don't take the shortcut they said, go down the depths, be grand they said! I found the bonfire, became human to summon some help for the boss and got insta invaded (1st time) Every time I got to attack the back of him, it turned into him backstabbing me, not sure how. Anyway, got killed fell down a hole into a pit of ugly fukkers, got cursed and now I can't go human without some stone or some placeI haven't been yet. Taking on the Gaping dragon with half a life bar is not one bit fun. Now I plan on spending the rest of my days sitting at this bon fire..

They should have told you to buy purging stones before going down there least the googly eyed things curse you. The Merchent in the aqueduct between undead burg and firelink sells them, might be wise to buy some purple moss at that point too..... you will need it soon.

On the plus side the rats in that area are great for farming humanity, you know you can play off line if gankers are bothering you? and also you know you can summon Solaire for that boss fight???? So you can be human with impunity while offline but where is the fun in that :pac:

Zero-Cool · 17-01-2014 10:38am

Not enough souls to but one from the merchant, went back to snuggly the crow and swapped her red orbs for some. Back to human, I've seen enough of the depths, it's shortcut time. Still gonna go back through Blightown for that power within spell. That gives you magic armour does it?

calex71 · 17-01-2014 10:45am

sheehy83 wrote: »

Not enough souls to but one from the merchant, went back to snuggly the crow and swapped her red orbs for some. Back to human, I've seen enough of the depths, it's shortcut time. Still gonna go back through Blightown for that power within spell. That gives you magic armour does it?

It's a pyromancy , boosts stamina regen and increases damage but if i recall it leeches hp

F1ngers · 17-01-2014 11:17am

sheehy83 wrote: »

Well f*ck this game! Don't take the shortcut they said, go down the depths, be grand they said! I found the bonfire, became human to summon some help for the boss and got insta invaded (1st time) Every time I got to attack the back of him, it turned into him backstabbing me, not sure how. Anyway, got killed fell down a hole into a pit of ugly fukkers, got cursed and now I can't go human without some stone or some placeI haven't been yet. Taking on the Gaping dragon with half a life bar is not one bit fun. Now I plan on spending the rest of my days sitting at this bon fire..

*Real Dark Souls starts now*

Harps · 17-01-2014 11:17am

sheehy83 wrote: »

Not enough souls to but one from the merchant, went back to snuggly the crow and swapped her red orbs for some. Back to human, I've seen enough of the depths, it's shortcut time. Still gonna go back through Blightown for that power within spell. That gives you magic armour does it?

Power Within gives a huge damage boost but eats away at your health, I never used it much but it does come in really handy for certain bosses

The Depths boss really isn't that hard, get Solaire to help you and only attack it after it does the body slam thing, hit it in the nose 3 or 4 times then run away to one side. Rinse and repeat and you shouldn't even take a hit. One you beat it you've got the key to Blighttown

OdgeXD · 17-01-2014 11:17am

sheehy83 wrote: »

Not enough souls to but one from the merchant, went back to snuggly the crow and swapped her red orbs for some. Back to human, I've seen enough of the depths, it's shortcut time. Still gonna go back through Blightown for that power within spell. That gives you magic armour does it?

Gives a massive increase to damage and boosts stamina regen. It's great for some fights, Four Kings and Nito in particular.

Use it along with my glass cannon Chaos Blade build. Power Within, Chaos Blade, 10 Soft Humanity and high Dexterity makes my damage output absolutely insane, but I die really fast too.

krudler · 17-01-2014 11:24am

sheehy83 wrote: »

Not enough souls to but one from the merchant, went back to snuggly the crow and swapped her red orbs for some. Back to human, I've seen enough of the depths, it's shortcut time. Still gonna go back through Blightown for that power within spell. That gives you magic armour does it?

It's worth having for later boss fights when you need to deal huge damage. What are you bumping up stat wise? dexterity/strength etc?

noodler · 17-01-2014 12:28pm

The Dark Souls Design Works Art Book arrived today. Will have a proper look at it at lunchtime!

Cravez · 17-01-2014 5:26pm

sheehy83 wrote: »

Well f*ck this game! Don't take the shortcut they said, go down the depths, be grand they said! I found the bonfire, became human to summon some help for the boss and got insta invaded (1st time) Every time I got to attack the back of him, it turned into him backstabbing me, not sure how. Anyway, got killed fell down a hole into a pit of ugly fukkers, got cursed and now I can't go human without some stone or some placeI haven't been yet. Taking on the Gaping dragon with half a life bar is not one bit fun. Now I plan on spending the rest of my days sitting at this bon fire..

The Depths is notorious for invaders. There are a few area's in particular that people always try invade. Oolacile Township in the DLC pretty much has an Insta Chance of being invaded if you're human.

krudler · 17-01-2014 5:35pm

Michael Cravez wrote: »

The Depths is notorious for invaders. There are a few area's in particular that people always try invade. Oolacile Township in the DLC pretty much has an Insta Chance of being invaded if you're human.

Yup, I usually throw a summon sign outside Artorias's area (although that kinda backfired when someone summoned me to fight Kalameet instead and I hadn't fought him myself yet and had no idea about attack patterns) but down the stairs past the Oolacile bonfire is invasion central.

Cravez · 17-01-2014 6:08pm

krudler wrote: »

Yup, I usually throw a summon sign outside Artorias's area (although that kinda backfired when someone summoned me to fight Kalameet instead and I hadn't fought him myself yet and had no idea about attack patterns) but down the stairs past the Oolacile bonfire is invasion central.

Honestly in Oolacile Township once you turn human it's only a matter of seconds before you see fog appearing to indicate you're about to invaded!

krudler · 17-01-2014 6:13pm

Michael Cravez wrote: »

Honestly in Oolacile Township once you turn human it's only a matter of seconds before you see fog appearing to indicate you're about to invaded!

Totally, trying to get to Manus is a challenge in itself with the amount of invasions, thank fook for that elevator

Zero-Cool · 18-01-2014 2:03am

So the ceaseless discharge is kicking my ass. That cheap trick doesnt work so I'm fighting him near the alter dodging attacks. I can get his energy half down but then comes my inevitable death.

Any tips?

Never mind, got the b@stard

Edit. Demons ruins....seriously wtf

Icaras · 18-01-2014 2:38pm

noodler wrote: »

The Dark Souls Design Works Art Book arrived today. Will have a proper look at it at lunchtime!

Whats it like?

krudler · 18-01-2014 8:26pm

sheehy83 wrote: »

So the ceaseless discharge is kicking my ass. That cheap trick doesnt work so I'm fighting him near the alter dodging attacks. I can get his energy half down but then comes my inevitable death.

Any tips?

Never mind, got the b@stard

Edit. Demons ruins....seriously wtf

the ruins is a pain of an area, it was meant to be much bigger I read parts of it are unfinished. Battering taurus demons is fun though

calex71 · 18-01-2014 10:53pm

sheehy83 wrote: »

So the ceaseless discharge is kicking my ass. That cheap trick doesnt work so I'm fighting him near the alter dodging attacks. I can get his energy half down but then comes my inevitable death.

Any tips?

Never mind, got the b@stard

Edit. Demons ruins....seriously wtf

I normally don't like to take the easy way out but with this game I'll hold my hand up and say a seriously enjoyed my cheap win over the ceaseless discharge......... on all 3 play thoughs :pac:

I remember I was summoned by a pal and just forgot to tell him the story, I legged it to the altar and passed my pal on the way back and was like oh balls dude turn around and follow me quick, just about made it to the fog to have the discharge commit suicide

My pal was like wtf was that :pac:

Harps · 18-01-2014 11:23pm

Ive always found Ceasless Discharge to be one of the easiest bosses in the game, don't think I've ever once been killed by it. I've never had to check strategies for it but all I do is stand in front of it and when you see it about to slam down a tenticle just move to the left then attack the tenticle. Thats basically it, keep doing that and you'll kill it soon enough

Zero-Cool · 18-01-2014 11:49pm

Feck.demons ruins anyway, legged it back to firelink shrine to find I can't use the bonfire. Excellent! Legged it to the bonfire near the black smith then and onto sens fortress next.

weiland79 · 18-01-2014 11:58pm

So i've just killed Nito whats my next move? Warp back to firelink shrine and start killing all NPC's, before i place the lordvessal and moving on to Kiln of the first flame?

calex71 · 19-01-2014 12:25am

sheehy83 wrote: »

Feck.demons ruins anyway, legged it back to firelink shrine to find I can't use the bonfire. Excellent! Legged it to the bonfire near the black smith then and onto sens fortress next.

Wait what????? What kind of back arseways route are you taking through the game

I would have though the game naturally leads you to sens then anor londo long before you ever set foot in the demon ruins

Edit: Wait sure you can venture down there after spider biyatch can't you but get stopped at some point from progressing further.

Harps · 19-01-2014 12:35am

Yeah bit of a strange route there! You'd want to be making your way to Anor Londo to get the Lordvessel

weiland79 wrote: »

So i've just killed Nito whats my next move? Warp back to firelink shrine and start killing all NPC's, before i place the lordvessal and moving on to Kiln of the first flame?

That your last boss? If so then yeah you're as well to finish up sidequests then kill everyone and kindle all the useful bonfires to 20 estus. Make sure you've explored all the secret areas as well - Great Hollow, Ash Lake and Darkmoon Tomb being the main ones. You can place the last soul and go to the Kiln whenever you want though as long as you dont kill Gwyn, its a good titanite farming area

calex71 · 19-01-2014 12:48am

Harps wrote: »

Yeah bit of a strange route there! You'd want to be making your way to Anor Londo to get the Lordvessel

That your last boss? If so then yeah you're as well to finish up sidequests then kill everyone and kindle all the useful bonfires to 20 estus. Make sure you've explored all the secret areas as well - Great Hollow, Ash Lake and Darkmoon Tomb being the main ones. You can place the last soul and go to the Kiln whenever you want though as long as you dont kill Gwyn, its a good titanite farming area

You left out the best area of the game (imo) there .... Painted World of Ariamis

Edit: Miss calex is still bending my ear about the lack of furry armour from Priscilla, they should have had that she says

Zero-Cool · 19-01-2014 2:12am

calex71 wrote: »

Edit: Wait sure you can venture down there after spider biyatch can't you but get stopped at some point from progressing further.

Yupp, after Spider Biatch found her sister through an illusory wall. Then went on the only door from there leading to demons ruins. Gave one mad run and got to the big door leading to the next area only for a huge demon to jump on me at the door. Had to google after that as no way could I have to get through that. Turns out I shouldn't be anywhere near that so back tracked.

I read I can get the firekeeper back by invading goldie's world but can only do it near the end of the game. Really don't want to miss that, what are can I do that in?

OdgeXD · 19-01-2014 10:29am

Harps wrote: »

Yeah bit of a strange route there! You'd want to be making your way to Anor Londo to get the Lordvessel

That your last boss? If so then yeah you're as well to finish up sidequests then kill everyone and kindle all the useful bonfires to 20 estus. Make sure you've explored all the secret areas as well - Great Hollow, Ash Lake and Darkmoon Tomb being the main ones. You can place the last soul and go to the Kiln whenever you want though as long as you dont kill Gwyn, its a good titanite farming area

Don't forget the Painted World

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