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SoulsERA |OT| So the world might be mended
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It has arrived.
This thing is heavy.
Argh! Mine should have arrived by now - very jealous!
Edit - and after writing that it has arrived. It is nice.
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So I've been revisiting the trilogy after playing Remastered on the Switch. I've been a pretty vocal critic of 2 and I bought the DLC for 3 since it was on sale but I haven't played either in a long time. So between just enjoying Dark Souls again and the Elden Ring hype, I decided I owed it to myself to revisit 2 and 3.
So I'm currently working on 2 (Scholar version) and instead of starting over, I just picked up where I left off. Turns out I was on the Giant's Memories portion, so I was pretty close to the end of the base game. I've actually been enjoying myself so far but I do have a few questions.
I'm not exactly sure where my head was as I was leveling this character, but I apparently opted for a 40/40 str/dex build. I don't normally go quality...so maybe that's the reason. Anyways, I got the Curved Dragon Greatsword and I feel like I've stumbled upon a legit ass weapon for my setup. Is this thing as good as it looks?
Also does anyone have any good soul farming spots that aren't the Memory of Jeigh/giant lord infinite thing? Maybe something that utilizes that covenant that makes stuff never stop spawning?
So I'm currently working on 2 (Scholar version) and instead of starting over, I just picked up where I left off. Turns out I was on the Giant's Memories portion, so I was pretty close to the end of the base game. I've actually been enjoying myself so far but I do have a few questions.
I'm not exactly sure where my head was as I was leveling this character, but I apparently opted for a 40/40 str/dex build. I don't normally go quality...so maybe that's the reason. Anyways, I got the Curved Dragon Greatsword and I feel like I've stumbled upon a legit ass weapon for my setup. Is this thing as good as it looks?
Also does anyone have any good soul farming spots that aren't the Memory of Jeigh/giant lord infinite thing? Maybe something that utilizes that covenant that makes stuff never stop spawning?
These are the art prints
Niceeeee. I got this preordered on Amazon, do all copies come with the art prints?
I opened my wishlist to add this... only to find out I already had wishlisted it lolIt has arrived.
This thing is heavy.
I seem to recall doing a good bit of farming outside the door to the Throne of Want, where the Ruin Sentinels are in Drangelic Castle. Honestly don't remember if that was still viable into the late game.
It has arrived.
This thing is heavy.
Looks amazing! Future press still doing great things.
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Looks awesome. I ordered back in January from Amazon and I just checked status.It has arrived.
This thing is heavy.
It says releasing June 30th. How did you get so lucky ;)
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Yes, thats the spot! did a lot of souls bring there as well, as you can fight 2 or three bosses and there is a ton of enemies that can be killed over and over.
Good call on this spot guys. Each Ruin Sentinel nets 4k+ souls and there's 5 plus a few little guys. For the time being that is more than sufficient.
Feels good.
Just attempted Manus after reading he was the hardest boss in the series on like 5-6 websites. Didn't watch any vids nor did I summon anyone.
Beat him on my first try. Crazy.
Just attempted Manus after reading he was the hardest boss in the series on like 5-6 websites. Didn't watch any vids nor did I summon anyone.
Beat him on my first try. Crazy.
Not sure, I pre-ordered about the same time IIRC.
It's so cool though
Soooo nobody told me that vanilla DS2 is no longer sold standalone, and you basically get a "bundle" with all the DLCs which are still sold, and the base game, which is a HUGE improvement over paying SOTFS' price AND the price for the three DLCs, before.
75% off now too, temporarily
75% off now too, temporarily
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And it's even the better version! What a bang for your buck :)
(imo, I know that's not the common opinion, BUT IT SHOULD BE)
I really wish they'd included vanilla DS2 in the Scholar edition and made it an OoT/MQ type deal. If someone's the type of person to play Souls games many times though, it's super worth ten bucks imo
I mean even as it stands the "bundle"'s regular total price is 120₺ in my region which is a bit more than 5% of a month's minimum wage, so it's still expensive (and on par with the price of SOTFS).
Dark Souls Remaster is on sale for $28
store.steampowered.com
Worth it? I can't help but feel like $28 is still a lot for a game that came out in 2011 (and according to a lot of the reviews, is a mediocre remaster job).
DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED on Steam
Then, there was fire. Re-experience the critically acclaimed, genre-defining game that started it all. Beautifully remastered, return to Lordran in stunning high-definition detail running at 60fps.
Worth it? I can't help but feel like $28 is still a lot for a game that came out in 2011 (and according to a lot of the reviews, is a mediocre remaster job).
UK, ordered from Amazon.
Dark Souls Remaster is on sale for $28
DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED on Steam
Then, there was fire. Re-experience the critically acclaimed, genre-defining game that started it all. Beautifully remastered, return to Lordran in stunning high-definition detail running at 60fps.
Worth it? I can't help but feel like $28 is still a lot for a game that came out in 2011 (and according to a lot of the reviews, is a mediocre remaster job).
I'd say its worth it if you dont own the PTDE
Discount goes up to 80% if you already own the older release on your accountDark Souls Remaster is on sale for $28
DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED on Steam
Then, there was fire. Re-experience the critically acclaimed, genre-defining game that started it all. Beautifully remastered, return to Lordran in stunning high-definition detail running at 60fps.
Worth it? I can't help but feel like $28 is still a lot for a game that came out in 2011 (and according to a lot of the reviews, is a mediocre remaster job).
Might be cheaper in the Summer Sale which is like 10 days away.
He's not even the hardest boss in DS1 :P
Good job beating him on your first try, though. He's not easy by any means.
So, a question.
I've got vanilla DS2 downloaded, are there any mods I need? Particularly I'm open to a 60fps mod although I also plan to play online so that might not work out
I've got vanilla DS2 downloaded, are there any mods I need? Particularly I'm open to a 60fps mod although I also plan to play online so that might not work out
Then I beat Kalameet on my first real try too. I was on fire, basically.
O&S is the hardest. I platinumed the game back in 2012 but nevertheless did the DLC. I would've never considered myself great at the game. I mean I'm sporting a DEX build with a +15 schimtar so I'm not doing anything fancy.
Er, all the DLCs are already included with Scholar...
You are
I don't think it's a mediocre job. A lot of people wanted more from it, when really it was only a spit and polish job and never claimed it was going to be anything else. It's the definitve version of a modern classic imo.
I meant that vanilla DS2 used to cost as much as SotFS on its own
Yea, a lot of those reviews say things like it's no better than the original with DS Fix and that's outright lying. There were issues with glitching through floors coming down ladders in the original and Blighttown still ran like shit, there's none of that in the remaster. It's the definitive version.
It should be native 60fps. I never used any mods but yea it sounded like not a great idea because I thought they could ban you from online for that? I've kinda veered away from that stuff for that reason but someone correct me if I'm wrong. You don't need any though.
The only mod you need is called SotFS and can be accessed by refunding the vanilla version!
I'm half-kidding. The game runs natively at 60fps though so you're good to go there.
Curious to hear your impressions.
Brought Dark Souls Remastered for the switch last week, any good advice besides rolling alot? I'm at the first boss (I think?), kinda wrestling with the controls but will get used to it I hope. I'm surprised, I like the world and the atmosphere more than I thought. I'm a wanderer btw.
Find a weapon type you like and level up your stats according to those which it gains stat scaling from (this info is on each weapons info page in your inventory). You increase your damage output 2 ways: weapon upgrading (makes a big difference early on) and bonus stat scaling (makes a bigger difference in the long term).
Example: The Wanderer stats with the Scimitar and it scales E with strength and B with dexterity. So it's largely a DEX weapon. When you level up your character at a bonfire, leveling up dexterity will increase the damage you do with that, or any other weapon, that scales well with DEX.
All weapons are viable in Souls games, so don't worry you're locked in to a specific playstyle or weapon because of your starting class - All starting class come down to really are the different starting gears (all of which are found as loot in game). Any class can use any weapon, armour set or spell as long as you have the stats for it.
Leveling up Vitality (more HP), Endurance (more stamina) are always a good idea. Ignore the Resistance stat and then concentrate on leveling up what your weapon scales with.
Get a 100% physical block shield as soon as you can, so blocking negates all physical damage.
Obligatory: Kill the dogs first (you'll know what it means when you get there!)
Also don't waste resources upgrading armor and shields, especially in the early game. It's not uncommon to be switching armor well into the late game.
Use the materials to upgrade weapons, not armor.
So the more time I spend with Scholar, the more I kind of rethink my eviscerating of 2 as a whole. I still dislike a lot of things they did here, but it bothers me way less than it did when 2 was new.
Between that and enjoying the original again, I think I'm going to go through and plat 1&2 just to have the plats for the entire trilogy.
Between that and enjoying the original again, I think I'm going to go through and plat 1&2 just to have the plats for the entire trilogy.
Continuing my playthrough of 2 and making decent-ish progress. Wrapped up some quest lines and got most of the achievements squared away. Also did some grinding for all the covenant exclusive spells and went through Pilgrims of the Dark. I think all that's left is the spell ones, Nashandra and the NPCs in Majula one which I apparently fucked up at some point.
Just took out Vendrick which was a disappointing fight, but of well. Question though, the soul rewards seem rather underwhelming for him. Is there any reason to not eat it and just pocket the 50k?
Just took out Vendrick which was a disappointing fight, but of well. Question though, the soul rewards seem rather underwhelming for him. Is there any reason to not eat it and just pocket the 50k?
Hey guys, need a little help with my build (decided to post here since it seems more active than the OT):
I finally bought the DS3 DLC last week when it was on sale but I hadn't touched a souls game since my second playthrough near launch, so I was a little lost at what I was going for with this character, I think I went with the Sunlight Sword build thanks to that early lothric castle glitch, but now I feel like my stats are all over the place and I don't know if I should stick to that or if I should respec.
Already beat Ariandel (last boss was bs but somehow I managed), now I'm about to start Ringed City. Gained about 4 levels doing the first dlc that went straight to faith.
Not really in the mood to start a new character and I play offline, so no PVP or SL120 cap, just wanna have some fun with the DLC and if possible try a new weapon (preferred style is sword/great sword and shield, that Onyx Blade looks sweet btw). Also tips for a new armor are appreciated, using the Fallen Knight set rn.
I finally bought the DS3 DLC last week when it was on sale but I hadn't touched a souls game since my second playthrough near launch, so I was a little lost at what I was going for with this character, I think I went with the Sunlight Sword build thanks to that early lothric castle glitch, but now I feel like my stats are all over the place and I don't know if I should stick to that or if I should respec.
Already beat Ariandel (last boss was bs but somehow I managed), now I'm about to start Ringed City. Gained about 4 levels doing the first dlc that went straight to faith.
Not really in the mood to start a new character and I play offline, so no PVP or SL120 cap, just wanna have some fun with the DLC and if possible try a new weapon (preferred style is sword/great sword and shield, that Onyx Blade looks sweet btw). Also tips for a new armor are appreciated, using the Fallen Knight set rn.
The Sunless Set is absolutely gorgeous.
You might go for a Dragonslayer build if you're playing on NG+ or above.
So I wrapped up all the DLC and finished Nashandra and Aldi's off this weekend. Some of my criticism of 2 still stands, some of it doesn't, I think I'd like to post more of my thoughts after the plat.
Question for the vets of 2, my recollection is there is a fair amount of optional stuff in 2. If I basically need the extra souls from Sinner/Rotten and that group and to get to NG++ to buy my final spells...is there any really reason not to just power through as quickly as I can?
Question for the vets of 2, my recollection is there is a fair amount of optional stuff in 2. If I basically need the extra souls from Sinner/Rotten and that group and to get to NG++ to buy my final spells...is there any really reason not to just power through as quickly as I can?
iirc you can just power through. I think the last thing would be the spells from the NPC in the castle?
Yeah that will be the last thing I'll need and the reason I have to make it through to NG++. Not that I'm not enjoying my time with the game now that I'm playing it again, but powering through is by far the most attractive option. I'll have to see about bypassing a lot of the extra stuff.
In NG++ you can get through the Shrine of Winter straight to the castle if you get 3m Souls - has to be all got in that NG cycle but consumable souls count. So if you have a stack of consumable souls, pop them all to get to 3m and then head straight through the Shrine without fighting all the old lord soul bosses.
