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Post by Confused Mark Wahlberg on May 13, 2022 12:23:56 GMT -5
So I'm tempted by trying out Dark Souls. But I'm old, tired, have little free time and even less patience. I played and enjoyed Fallen Order but gave up on all the optional bosses because ergh, effort. Is it worth getting on xbox or should I stick to deeply detailed YouTube analysis videos? If you've never played a Souls game before, then you might start with DS1. Just know it is slow as molasses compared to gameS these days, and you will probably fall from stuff and die more than the enemies (which, frankly, other than bosses you can run past a lot of stuff). But, you will learn the DS formula and eventually you will flip from being annihilated to kicking ass. I was scared to even move when I played DS1 and then it just kind of clicked and I started looking forward to fights rather than dreading them. There are some legit legendary boss fights. I still think the fight against Artorias is my favorite Souls boss fight ever.
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Post by Confused Mark Wahlberg on May 17, 2022 10:14:16 GMT -5
Uh, weird blacksmith dude? You don't have to tell me you thought I was dead every single time.
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Post by Zone Was Wrong on May 17, 2022 11:16:46 GMT -5
Uh, weird blacksmith dude? You don't to tell me you thought I was dead every single time. Dude has memory issues. Poor dude
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Post by Confused Mark Wahlberg on May 24, 2022 15:14:49 GMT -5
I've played this whole game without dual-wielding or power-stancing anything. Even though I never use a shield, I just feel more comfortable (this goes way back to DS1 when I was scared to do anything without my shield out).
I'm going to try using my cold and bleed longswords to see if I can break this habit.
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Post by Johnny B. Decent on May 24, 2022 20:13:53 GMT -5
So, in line with the game's homages to Norse and Celtic mythology, the Nightfolk are Dokkalfar/Unseelie and the Numen are Ljosalfar/Seelie?
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Post by Deleted on May 24, 2022 21:05:04 GMT -5
I've played this whole game without dual-wielding or power-stancing anything. Even though I never use a shield, I just feel more comfortable (this goes way back to DS1 when I was scared to do anything without my shield out). I'm going to try using my cold and bleed longswords to see if I can break this habit. Power-stanced colossal swords absolutely shredded the Bloody Finger invader at Mountaintops of the Giants (the asshole who drops Rivers of Blood). Wished I'd have thought to use them at the final boss or Malenia but my endurance was too damn low at that point and I didn't feel like grinding.
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Post by Confused Mark Wahlberg on May 26, 2022 9:25:19 GMT -5
So I'm just realizing that you can dual wield Radahn's swords for the weight of one. I put the sword in the chest because I didn't have the stats at the time and I just forgot it was even in there.
And the Ash just wipes the floor with mobs and gank squads.
Gah, just so many cool weapons in this game.
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Post by Confused Mark Wahlberg on Jun 10, 2022 9:46:50 GMT -5
I just realized that the Tarnished just goes around breaking into people's perfectly comfortable caves, houses, & castles stealing their shit and trying to murder everyone.
No wonder everything tries to kick our asses.
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Post by Confused Mark Wahlberg on Jun 12, 2022 15:00:11 GMT -5
Death-Rite Bird pls, I have a family
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Post by Zone Was Wrong on Feb 20, 2024 18:16:42 GMT -5
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Post by Zone Was Wrong on Feb 21, 2024 10:05:24 GMT -5
June 21st release date. Looks great already. The bosses in this game just amaze me, great designs.
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Post by Confused Mark Wahlberg on Feb 21, 2024 10:53:26 GMT -5
Fromsoft's trailers are always amazing.
I'm guessing Messmer is going to be Malenia on steroids.
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Post by Totorob101 on Feb 21, 2024 13:12:28 GMT -5
Just started this after finishing Baludrs gate 3 and it's a stunning looking game but I am getting my ass kicked in a regular basis, even the lesser enemies are bloody tough to beat, it's a very hard game isn't it? I'd played video games all my life but there's a reason I always select easy modes as I'm not skilled at all and without an easy mode I reckon I'm not going to ever beat this game, it's bloody hard isn't it?
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Post by "Trickster Dogg" James Jesse on Feb 21, 2024 13:22:52 GMT -5
Just started this after finishing Baludrs gate 3 and it's a stunning looking game but I am getting my ass kicked in a regular basis, even the lesser enemies are bloody tough to beat, it's a very hard game isn't it? I'd played video games all my life but there's a reason I always select easy modes as I'm not skilled at all and without an easy mode I reckon I'm not going to ever beat this game, it's bloody hard isn't it? The easy mode idea is something that pops up every time there's a new FromSoftware game. Here's an example for Elden Ring: www.newyorker.com/culture/persons-of-interest/hidetaka-miyazaki-sees-death-as-a-feature-not-a-bugAnd for Sekiro:
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Post by hashtagdaley/JudasDay on Feb 21, 2024 14:32:12 GMT -5
H Y P E IS BACK
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Post by Dr. T is an alien on Feb 22, 2024 0:27:25 GMT -5
Just started this after finishing Baludrs gate 3 and it's a stunning looking game but I am getting my ass kicked in a regular basis, even the lesser enemies are bloody tough to beat, it's a very hard game isn't it? I'd played video games all my life but there's a reason I always select easy modes as I'm not skilled at all and without an easy mode I reckon I'm not going to ever beat this game, it's bloody hard isn't it? Honestly? I think it’s the easiest of the FromSoft games I’ve played so far. Yes, I still get killed with some regularity, but there are so many tools the game offers that allows you to handle tougher moments. 1). Fighting things in the field using Torrent, your spectral mount, simplifies many challenges. I just took down two dragons outside and using the mount made the fights quite simple. 2) Unlike any of the Dark Souls games, you can easily change your weapons to fit your needs. No longer do you need to level up a weapon of each type. Instead, you can have a primary weapon that you’ve reinforced that you can add fire, holy, magic, bleed, etc as needed. 3) Weapon arts can be so powerful. 4) Spectral ashes can trivialize boss fights sometimes. You can even use one as well as summon help.
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Post by Totorob101 on Feb 22, 2024 6:04:33 GMT -5
Just started this after finishing Baludrs gate 3 and it's a stunning looking game but I am getting my ass kicked in a regular basis, even the lesser enemies are bloody tough to beat, it's a very hard game isn't it? I'd played video games all my life but there's a reason I always select easy modes as I'm not skilled at all and without an easy mode I reckon I'm not going to ever beat this game, it's bloody hard isn't it? Honestly? I think it’s the easiest of the FromSoft games I’ve played so far. Yes, I still get killed with some regularity, but there are so many tools the game offers that allows you to handle tougher moments. 1). Fighting things in the field using Torrent, your spectral mount, simplifies many challenges. I just took down two dragons outside and using the mount made the fights quite simple. 2) Unlike any of the Dark Souls games, you can easily change your weapons to fit your needs. No longer do you need to level up a weapon of each type. Instead, you can have a primary weapon that you’ve reinforced that you can add fire, holy, magic, bleed, etc as needed. 3) Weapon arts can be so powerful. 4) Spectral ashes can trivialize boss fights sometimes. You can even use one as well as summon help. Thanks for the tips, i have noticed it is a bit easier riding on my mount but the problem is my character randomly leaps off plus im having problems with delayed input, i press the attack button several times only for nothing to happen, the enemy hits me then it starts attacking usually missing to. And i completely forgot about the spectral ashes, im to busy getting mad at the game i forget to look at the menu inventory screen to check what items i have. Will keep giving it a go, but i do suck at this kind of game without an easy mode so ill still probably get my butt kicked!
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Post by Dr. T is an alien on Feb 22, 2024 12:40:02 GMT -5
Honestly? I think it’s the easiest of the FromSoft games I’ve played so far. Yes, I still get killed with some regularity, but there are so many tools the game offers that allows you to handle tougher moments. 1). Fighting things in the field using Torrent, your spectral mount, simplifies many challenges. I just took down two dragons outside and using the mount made the fights quite simple. 2) Unlike any of the Dark Souls games, you can easily change your weapons to fit your needs. No longer do you need to level up a weapon of each type. Instead, you can have a primary weapon that you’ve reinforced that you can add fire, holy, magic, bleed, etc as needed. 3) Weapon arts can be so powerful. 4) Spectral ashes can trivialize boss fights sometimes. You can even use one as well as summon help. Thanks for the tips, i have noticed it is a bit easier riding on my mount but the problem is my character randomly leaps off plus im having problems with delayed input, i press the attack button several times only for nothing to happen, the enemy hits me then it starts attacking usually missing to. And i completely forgot about the spectral ashes, im to busy getting mad at the game i forget to look at the menu inventory screen to check what items i have. Will keep giving it a go, but i do suck at this kind of game without an easy mode so ill still probably get my butt kicked! So, you don’t randomly jump off. You accidentally hit the dismount prompt (L3 on the PS, for example). I do it too, especially when fighting mounted enemies. As far as getting your butt kicked, it happens to everyone. I recommend spending a little time grinding in an area you can handle to raise your vigor (HP and resistances) so you can better survive your impending mistakes. Don’t worry, we all make them. I’d also recommend visiting the various mines to get smithing stones. Leveling up your weapons really helps. Oh, and do not be afraid o use your bow. You can separate groups of enemies that way and often get perfectly safe kills.
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Post by Zone Was Wrong on Feb 22, 2024 13:13:35 GMT -5
Thanks for the tips, i have noticed it is a bit easier riding on my mount but the problem is my character randomly leaps off plus im having problems with delayed input, i press the attack button several times only for nothing to happen, the enemy hits me then it starts attacking usually missing to. And i completely forgot about the spectral ashes, im to busy getting mad at the game i forget to look at the menu inventory screen to check what items i have. Will keep giving it a go, but i do suck at this kind of game without an easy mode so ill still probably get my butt kicked! So, you don’t randomly jump off. You accidentally hit the dismount prompt (L3 on the PS, for example). I do it too, especially when fighting mounted enemies. As far as getting your butt kicked, it happens to everyone. I recommend spending a little time grinding in an area you can handle to raise your vigor (HP and resistances) so you can better survive your impending mistakes. Don’t worry, we all make them. I’d also recommend visiting the various mines to get smithing stones. Leveling up your weapons really helps. Oh, and do not be afraid o use your bow. You can separate groups of enemies that way and often get perfectly safe kills. To add to this, stealthing is a viable option as well when picking off groups too at times. Elden Ring was honestly my first Fromsoftware game I've been any good at. The ability to go and grind and come back stronger is a huge asset to the game. There's also a big sleeping dragon out North East to kill if you have the patience that'll net a ton of early runes. Bleed weapons are a huge help there.
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Post by hashtagdaley/JudasDay on Feb 22, 2024 13:29:34 GMT -5
The ability to not hit a stonewall and be stuck there like in any other linear souls game is so huge. Are you stuck somewhere? Go anywhere else in the open world, explore, net runes, stumble into another boss you can beat.
Like in Lies of P, I’m stuck on the Puppet King. I have no choice but to grind it out and GIT GUD. I’m Elden Ring, I’d pivot off to something else and level up and be better prepared in the future.
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