Dark Souls discussion (This topic is NOT about the quality of the port)

Here's one: I was tackling this incredibly hard knight with my two summoned allies when some dude invaded my world. as soon as he saw my allies well....he panicked and ran away............straight into a chasm.

we were like, "what just happened"

Haven't gotten very far or played a whole lot of it but so far it's a great game. I was dubious about it due to how much people worshipped it but so far the enemies have really surprised me, when a dragon swoops in out of nowhere and flies off again it's pretty sweet

Haven't gotten very far or played a whole lot of it but so far it's a great game. I was dubious about it due to how much people worshipped it but so far the enemies have really surprised me, when a dragon swoops in out of nowhere and flies off again it's pretty sweet

seanmcloughlin

Haven't gotten very far or played a whole lot of it but so far it's a great game. I was dubious about it due to how much people worshipped it but so far the enemies have really surprised me, when a dragon swoops in out of nowhere and flies off again it's pretty sweet

seanmcloughlin

[QUOTE="KHAndAnime"][QUOTE="ArchDemon123"]My thoughts on the game so far: I got the PC version, and the resolution fix makes it look WAY better i'm a huge fan of the series, Demon's Souls was my ps3 favorite game, and i had to try this one after becoming a pc gamer Droped like 7 hours so far, it's becoming really addictive I just feel sad about the lack of The Nexus, mainly because i fell in love with the place when i played Demon's Souls, i really felt safe in there, and there were teleports to the different areas. In Dark Souls, you have to move your @ss lol But it's an amazing game as well, already printed the list of unique weapons and gear and i'll get them all like in Demon's Souls Got the Drake Sword right now, it's a great sword for beginners so you guys keep that in mindAdvid-Gamer

Doesn't sound like you guys got the point behind the game :P At least you could find your own way to have fun with it.

[QUOTE="Advid-Gamer"][QUOTE="KHAndAnime"] Ew, do you really play the game that way? Do you really find it that fun butchering the game experience for yourself?

Drake sword is a secret reward for a reason. Removing the difficulty from the start of a difficult game is kind of pointless >_>

lrn2zweihander bros.

[QUOTE="Advid-Gamer"] Butchering it? Please the drake sword becomes useless after you ring the 2nd bell. It just helps the beginning not be so needlessly frustrating, I have gotten the drake sword on every character I have ever created.

[QUOTE="Advid-Gamer"][QUOTE="KHAndAnime"] Killing the elite knights around Undead bug in 3-4 hits aren't that much fun if you ask me, takes away a lot of the difficulty. Why not just download the trainers right away? oh well, whatever floats ones boat I guess. KHAndAnime

I like going into these kinds of games somewhat blind, but it is literally impossible to find all the amazing secrets, weapons and even factions without looking it up online. One faction is joined by talking to a cat on a windowsill, several areas are hidden behind false walls in hard to reach areas, and the Drake sword requires like 100 arrows on the tail of a dragon to get so I think its well worth knowing about it.

I have to admit it does make the beginning very easy, but now all I use is the +10 Lightning Spear, which is amazing, though I prefer longswords since they can't be parried as easily and work as well without the need for a lock on (and the game's finicky lock on system does make it easier sometimes to not use it).

Read the great console review. Can't wait to play it on PC.

[QUOTE="Advid-Gamer"][QUOTE="KHAndAnime"] Ew, do you really play the game that way? Do you really find it that fun butchering the game experience for yourself?KHAndAnime

Doesn't sound like you guys got the point behind the game :P At least you could find your own way to have fun with it.

Ok, I may just buy this game, should I buy on PC or PS3? I know the port isn't the greatest but still, how does the PS3 version compare? I DO have a wired 360 remote, does thegame work better with a 360 remote or Dualshock?dracolich55

get the pc version instead, install the hi-res mod and the game looks so much better than the console versions. plus you get to experience the artorias expansion earlier.

I like going into these kinds of games somewhat blind, but it is literally impossible to find all the amazing secrets, weapons and even factions without looking it up online. One faction is joined by talking to a cat on a windowsill, several areas are hidden behind false walls in hard to reach areas, and the Drake sword requires like 100 arrows on the tail of a dragon to get so I think its well worth knowing about it.

I have to admit it does make the beginning very easy, but now all I use is the +10 Lightning Spear, which is amazing, though I prefer longswords since they can't be parried as easily and work as well without the need for a lock on (and the game's finicky lock on system does make it easier sometimes to not use it).

SPYDER0416

[QUOTE="KHAndAnime"]

[QUOTE="Advid-Gamer"] Butchering it? Please the drake sword becomes useless after you ring the 2nd bell. It just helps the beginning not be so needlessly frustrating, I have gotten the drake sword on every character I have ever created. ArchDemon123

Doesn't sound like you guys got the point behind the game :P At least you could find your own way to have fun with it.

[QUOTE="ArchDemon123"][QUOTE="KHAndAnime"] The beginning isn't frustrating at all w/o the Drake Sword unless you're an uber noob. I'm sure you played the game the same way - printed out a list of all the best items so you could grab them the first time through. It's just soooo much fun being geared enough to beat nearly the entirety of the game without the first few hours. :roll:

Doesn't sound like you guys got the point behind the game :P At least you could find your own way to have fun with it.

KHAndAnime

I was making my way through The Depths last night with a co-op buddy. We killed the Channeler at the top of the Depths and he dropped a Channelers Trident! I couldn't believe it. The Trident is supposed to be one of the hardest weapons in the game to find! I guess I got lucky. Very happy.x-2tha-z

Anyone have issues with fps drops to 15 at certain times when using the resolution and dof fixed with it set to 2560x1600 for resolution and 1920x1080 for DoF?

So far I noticed it in this particular spot when these enemies start throwing fire bombs and I am staring in the direction shown in my screenshot.

The only noticead it in a few other spots.

My CPU and GPU are not being stressed at all so it seems like an engine issue.

[QUOTE="x-2tha-z"]I was making my way through The Depths last night with a co-op buddy. We killed the Channeler at the top of the Depths and he dropped a Channelers Trident! I couldn't believe it. The Trident is supposed to be one of the hardest weapons in the game to find! I guess I got lucky. Very happy.KHAndAnime

Anyone have issues with fps drops to 15 at certain times when using the resolution and dof fixed with it set to 2560x1600 for resolution and 1920x1080 for DoF?

RyviusARC

I had those issues even when I was on vanilla settings. I'm pretty much used to it but hoping there will be a fix eventually. My friend says he doesnt have the problem so its probably random. I'm running an Athlon II x4 and a 560ti.

[QUOTE="RyviusARC"]

Anyone have issues with fps drops to 15 at certain times when using the resolution and dof fixed with it set to 2560x1600 for resolution and 1920x1080 for DoF?

agpickle

I had those issues even when I was on vanilla settings. I'm pretty much used to it but hoping there will be a fix eventually. My friend says he doesnt have the problem so its probably random. I'm running an Athlon II x4 and a 560ti.

I wouldn't say it's random as the problem always occurs in the same exact spots.

What cpu does your friend have btw?

I wouldn't say it's random as the problem always occurs in the same exact spots.

What cpu does your friend have btw?

RyviusARC

I mean itsrandom on who it effects as far as I can tell. My friend has an i5 and a 5850 I think, I'll double check tomorrow.

Anyone have issues with fps drops to 15 at certain times when using the resolution and dof fixed with it set to 2560x1600 for resolution and 1920x1080 for DoF?

So far I noticed it in this particular spot when these enemies start throwing fire bombs and I am staring in the direction shown in my screenshot.

The only noticead it in a few other spots.

My CPU and GPU are not being stressed at all so it seems like an engine issue.

RyviusARC

NOt me so far. I've been playing for 20 hours and not a single drop in fps for me. Then again, my dof setting is on default so..........I suggest you tone down dof in the mod ini. It's pretty heavy

No FPS drops? That's a surprise. I have yet to see any footage of Dark Souls PC running smoothly for period of time. Could anyone show me some?KHAndAnime

[QUOTE="SPYDER0416"]

I like going into these kinds of games somewhat blind, but it is literally impossible to find all the amazing secrets, weapons and even factions without looking it up online. One faction is joined by talking to a cat on a windowsill, several areas are hidden behind false walls in hard to reach areas, and the Drake sword requires like 100 arrows on the tail of a dragon to get so I think its well worth knowing about it.

I have to admit it does make the beginning very easy, but now all I use is the +10 Lightning Spear, which is amazing, though I prefer longswords since they can't be parried as easily and work as well without the need for a lock on (and the game's finicky lock on system does make it easier sometimes to not use it).

KHAndAnime

Yeah I feel the same way, but I kind of compromise.

Basically, I got the game day one for PS3 and jumped right in, but tried to make a character with abilities that matched my playstyle. The Thief class came with a Masterkey, and since I liked story options I chose the Pendant. I had a blast exploring, and even now I make sure not too look too deep into some areas. I have found a few places by accident (like a bonfire behind a false wall in the Darkroot Garden).

I do talk to people about the game and go to the wiki on occasion, though I don't outright seek secrets there are some really well known ones I just want to be able to access (like the Chaos Witch Covenant, which is hidden behind a wall, as well as the Drake Sword and ability to reach certain locations). The game is unforgiving on mistakes, so making a decision that affects a faction on me is something I also make sure to look up since I want to get the most out of the game my first time through.

I actually haven't beaten the game yet even though I've had it almost a year. I beat Demon's Souls twice and still want the Platinum Trophy for it eventually, but with Dark Souls I guess I kind of held off when I heard about the DLC. I am going to start playing again though now that my stupid GPU had to crap out on me and get RMA'd.

[QUOTE="KHAndAnime"]No FPS drops? That's a surprise. I have yet to see any footage of Dark Souls PC running smoothly for period of time. Could anyone show me some?SAGE_OF_FIRE

I've learned that ghosts are bad and got ambushed by a dragon...

This game tells you nothing.

Sexy!

Say I pick to start as a Pyromancer. Is there a practical way to level him up to be great with a sword and shield, and pretty good at magic too?

No FPS drops? That's a surprise. I have yet to see any footage of Dark Souls PC running smoothly for period of time. Could anyone show me some?KHAndAnime

Dark Souls hates recording programs.

I got a lot of fps drops in areas when recording.

It would drop straight to 15 fps then when turning off therecording it went back to 30.

I had plenty of CPU and GPU power unused too.

[QUOTE="SAGE_OF_FIRE"][QUOTE="KHAndAnime"]No FPS drops? That's a surprise. I have yet to see any footage of Dark Souls PC running smoothly for period of time. Could anyone show me some?KHAndAnime

Say I pick to start as a Pyromancer. Is there a practical way to level him up to be great with a sword and shield, and pretty good at magic too?

xLittlekillx

Anyone here getting terrible fps? I've got used to the camera and controls now but the fps is making it really tough.

[QUOTE="xLittlekillx"]

Say I pick to start as a Pyromancer. Is there a practical way to level him up to be great with a sword and shield, and pretty good at magic too?

SAGE_OF_FIRE

STR - 25 is okay

DEX - for pyromancy casting speed / and if you're using shield & sword. Yes, go for dex as most of the weapons scale with DEX

ATTUNEMENT - get upgrade until you reach 5 slots of pyromancy

END - upgrade! you'll be blocking a lot!

VIT - 40 should be enough

As for your equips, go with light armor and a large shield!

Don't worry about STR because some weapons really scale with DEX especially if you're going for sword/shield.

I've learned that ghosts are bad and got ambushed by a dragon...

This game tells you nothing.

Sexy!

MlauTheDaft

That half naked smiling guy is hilarious.

I have to admit, I stick to incredibly light armor myself, or I used to until I beefed up my strength and used a strength ring. Now I can use Havel's Armor and its like I'm a juggernaut. Well, as far as you can be a juggernaut in Dark Souls (some OHK's are still possible, but not all are when Vitality is so high and my armor is so great).

Say I pick to start as a Pyromancer. Is there a practical way to level him up to be great with a sword and shield, and pretty good at magic too?

xLittlekillx

Didn't have any real problem so far, beaten the Asylum Demon, the Taurus Demon, and the Ball Gargoyle. I would expect more from a game that flaunts difficulty as its selling point, a lot of deaths feel more like cheap shots rather than actual difficult situations. How the **** was I supposed to know a freaking dragon would fry me alive right before entering the undead parish?