The Dark Souls Discussion Thread

[Dukefrukem]

Good call.

[D_Davis]

I'm sure Bamco is hoping to cash in on the hype of Bloodborne's release - something "new" and Soulsy for the non-PS4 crowd.

[Dukefrukem]

I was looking at 2015 in general, and there's so little on the horizon that interests me. I may pick up both BB and DSII.

[D_Davis]

I was looking at 2015 in general, and there's so little on the horizon that interests me. I may pick up both BB and DSII.

I'm not really sure what else is coming in 2015. For me, it's all about BB.

The only other thing on my radar is No Man's Sky.

I'll be picking the new DS2 up for PS4. Even though I didn't love the original DS2, I'm interested in the changes and also the new graphics. From what I hear, the original lighting engine is (mostly) intact, so the game should play and look more like it did pre-release, which is how it should have been released in the first place. The version they ended up releasing was pretty much a joke compared to what they had shown, and the game suffered for it.


http://youtu.be/YOmWf4oSav8?t=1m57s

[Dukefrukem]

Batman. That's the only thing on my radar really.

[megladon8]

It's insane how easy Lords of the Fallen is on NG+.

I'm nearing the end of the game and I've been on this playthrough for about 3-1/2 hours.

[D_Davis]

Wow. Dark Souls 2 looks really good in 4k.

http://cloud-4.steamusercontent.com/ugc/532887012846732097/383B86FDD3498DB0B440E5953AD32B 222C535163/

[D_Davis]

http://cdn3.dualshockers.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/sec1-s1-img.jpg?eaa32f

[D_Davis]

http://cdn3.dualshockers.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Bloodborne.png?eaa32f

[D_Davis]

Some new info on co-op/PVP from the official JP website.

There is an NPC/enemy called The Bell Maiden. When she is present in your area, she can summon red phantoms to invade you. Sometimes she will appear when you use a Bell of Summoning to summon a white phantom, and sometimes she will be found in the area.

http://www.dualshockers.com/2015/03/06/ps4-exclusive-bloodbornes-screenshots-and-info-reveal-pvp-day-one-patch-and-ps-plus-requirements/

Also, that beast mode thing I mentioned earlier turned out to be just a rumor.

[D_Davis]

Holy shit.

http://i.imgur.com/ztwnnHZ.jpg

http://imgur.com/a/E3Wej

[megladon8]

Boss?

[D_Davis]

Boss?

Player - Gatling guns confirmed.

Calll of Duty Souls!

[D_Davis]

https://www.jp.playstation.com/blog/20150306_bloodborne_05.jpg

[megladon8]

Didn't look like a gun to me.

Looks like a giant adjustable wrench.

Seriously, tell me it doesn't look like Dark Souls - Plumbing Contractor Edition.

[D_Davis]

I'd wield the hell out of a giant pipe wrench.

[megladon8]

Me too.

It's for a tank build.

Water heater tank repairman build.

[megladon8]

Me too.

It's for a tank build.

Water heater tank repairman build.

[D_Davis]

I'm definitely going to be starting with the kirk hammer / long sword, if that's still a starting choice.

2 more weeks from next Tuesday!

[Dukefrukem]

Wow. Nice screens.

[D_Davis]

This is why I will choose the kirk hammer. Man, when he draws the long sword out form the handle....

http://gfycat.com/HappyRigidGoldenretriever#

[D_Davis]

Oh wow.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tbls92q0HVQ

You know, I always wanted a good sequel to Nightmare Creatures, and it looks like From is delivering. ;)

[D_Davis]

From MUST have been at least partially inspired by Nightmare Creatures.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jwlC1YuJCI

[megladon8]

I didn't watch it and I haven't watched a video of the game since the trailer.

I don't want everything spoiled. In the original DKS I loved the fear and intimidation when I came up against an enemy/boss for the first time. I think they're giving away too much with this one.

[D_Davis]

They're actually not giving away much at all. FAR less than DS1 and 2. All the videos that have been released are just re-cuts of the same 15-25 minutes of footage that has been shown over and over, with each one having a few seconds of something different.

[megladon8]

Any idea yet on length? Is it a "sink hundreds of hours into it" type like all the Souls games? Or is it a quicker experience?

I don't prefer either I am just curious.

[D_Davis]

Don't know. No one really knows anything yet.

Seeing as it's from From, and it is a Souls game, I would bet on sinking hundreds of hours into it. NG+s has been confirmed, there are an infinite number of Chalice Dungeons to explore and trade (pretty much making the game never ending if you want it to), and tons of secrets.

[megladon8]

Awesome.

I booked Wednesday and Thursday off as my weekend that week, so I know what I'll be doing.

[D_Davis]

I've got April 2 and 3 off.

We'll have to exchange passwords so we can co-op a bit.

[D_Davis]

According to the latest Edge preview/review, the differences between BB and Demon's Souls are more significant than the differences between Demon's Souls and Dark Souls. There are few weapons to find, but each weapon can be far more customized. The NPCs have more life to them. There are far fewer static enemies that simply wait for your approach. Now the enemies actively wander around and hunt you. The NG+ cycle is somewhat different, but the main post-game focus is on the Chalice Dungeons.

It sounds like it's a very different experience, that is just as good.

Also, Edge says it's the hardest one yet.

Scanned article:

http://i.imgur.com/DspQ0ea.jpg
http://imgur.com/QQrhCFN
http://imgur.com/ZE43arT
http://imgur.com/01YoPne
http://imgur.com/Bt0bZHj

[D_Davis]

Oh shit.

Now when you summon people, when they show up you don't know if they're there to help or hurt you.

No warning on invasions!

You ring a bell of summoning, a player - friend or foe - enters your world, and that's all you know.

[megladon8]

I cannot fucking wait for this game.

I am going to be utterly crushed if it's disapponting.

[D_Davis]

I'm just expecting it to be very different.

[Idioteque Stalker]

Now when you summon people, when they show up you don't know if they're there to help or hurt you.

That's fantastic! Before, I often had this nagging feeling that summoning was easy mode. This takes care of that. Love it.

[D_Davis]

That's fantastic! Before, I often had this nagging feeling that summoning was easy mode. This takes care of that. Love it.

http://community.eu.playstation.com/t5/PS4-Games/Bloodborne-Exclusive-Interview-with-Jun-Yoshino/td-p/23062300

How did you implement the cooperative mode in Bloodborne? Is it a classic, drop in drop out mode where none can lose its character progress or is it like the Demon/Dark Souls' one?



People will need to support each other at times, but what From Software always want to go for is that Players are able to come into your game seamlessly without any warning. Players have to figure out what their motives are. Are they there for PVP or for coop? After you fulfill a certain criteria, you can actively open up your game. We wanted to avoid situations where players get so frustrated, they’ll stop playing. Coop is really important, but not offering it in a traditional sense and rather keep it a little unknown.

[megladon8]

Yeah I definitely relied a little heavily on summoning in DS2, but after 6 full playthroughs the only boss I couldn't beat was the Darklurker.

[D_Davis]

I love summoning, but I also like the idea that if I summon, I will also open myself up more for invasions.

That's great balance.

[D_Davis]

Guys....

http://i.imgur.com/Ju3E9rL.jpg

[D_Davis]

“Yes,” Miyazaki confirms. “There will be a New Game Plus mode.” He laughs. “We’re having trouble beating it, though.”

http://www.mcvuk.com/special-features/read/the-big-game-bloodborne/0166

[D_Davis]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2d-upp0BrB4

[D_Davis]

http://game.watch.impress.co.jp/img/gmw/docs/692/523/bb06.jpg

[D_Davis]

New Chalice Dungeon footage.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnAvJIisVSw&t=29

[Winston*]

Started playing the first Dark Souls last night. I feel this is going to eat up my next month.

[D_Davis]

Started playing the first Dark Souls last night. I feel this is going to eat up my next month.

It ate up a whole year for me, so there's a good chance.

[Winston*]

Going to try complete it without looking at any guide. Cheated a few times in Demons Souls.

[Winston*]

My Playstation is out of range of our wifi so I can't play online for this one, which sucks.

[D_Davis]

I've used guides on all of them.

I have more fun with games like this with guides, just because I like to know about everything that I can.

#noshame

[megladon8]

There's no shame in using a guide, forums, and wikis for these games. It's practically required and really rnhances the experience to create something communal.

[D_Davis]

That's how I feel. I pretty much devour every last bit of information I can while playing.

And yet I still discover new stuff.

Just a few months ago I discovered something about Dark Souls that I never knew, even after over 500 hours in the game!

[Winston*]

I don't need a guide because I'm the best at video games. Better than all of you.

[D_Davis]

That's a fact.

[D_Davis]

Less than one week guys.

[megladon8]

Yep can't freaking wait.

Will wait for a price drop for the rerelease of DS2.

[D_Davis]

So, apparently, beast mode is back. Not a rumor after all.

From an item description:

Beast: Boosts effect from transformation. Temporary boost to transform (+20)

[D_Davis]

A bit of good news and bad news. It's good news for people with good internet speeds, bad news for people with poor internet speeds, and really really bad news for people without the internet.

So here it goes.

The game leaked early - stores are selling it now. There are people who have played for 20+ hours already. All of them have items and have seen mention the idea of beast mode, and of player transformations. But not a single one has been able to figure out how to transform, nor has anyone actually transformed.

And that's because there are entire mechanics and parts of the game not on the disc.

From has purposefully left bits out so that there are surprises for people who actually buy the game, surprises that will exist even after reviewers have reviewed the game.

This makes sense, if you remember what From did to those who got early copies of Dark Souls - they invaded the games of those players with unbeatable red phantoms. From likes messing with people who break the rules.

So now we know that there is a 3gb patch coming day-one. This patch is adding a TON of content. It's adding so much content that the strategy guide has been delayed for 3 weeks so that ENB and crew can go back and add 120 PAGES to it! That's how much new content is coming right off the bat.

Now, I like this because I don't have to worry about my internet. However, there might be people who get the game without the internet. Of course, the Souls games are fundamentally different experiences both on and off line, so maybe all the content being added is all about PVP and co-op, so maybe the beast mode stuff is all online. But I won't deny that it sucks for people who may have trouble downloading the patch.

Also, I watched a video last night of the 3rd boss in the game (it's been taken down already), and it was the single greatest thing I've ever seen and heard in a video game. The 3rd boss in the game looks and sounds more terrifying and deadly than any boss in any of the previous Souls games.

[D_Davis]

Oh yeah....also looks like world tendency is back!

In a recent Italian interview, Miyazaki confirmed that players will be able to revisit areas of the game during different times of the day and night. However, there is not a day-night cycle. He said there will be different and more powerful enemies at certain times of the day, but he wants players to figure out the system. Sounds like night will be black tendency, and day will be white tendency.

I'm wondering if the INSIGHT stat in the upper right-hand corner of the screen has anything to do with this?

[Idioteque Stalker]

I'm confused. Can games be leaked/pirated on PS4? What do you mean stores are selling it now?

I'm on spring break and would totally buy an incomplete edition today, play it this week, then return it next Tuesday for the real thing... But I doubt that's what you're saying.

[D_Davis]

Most stores have their copies already.

Some are breaking street date.

The additional stuff is coming on the day-one patch - to download.

http://i.imgur.com/Jx3VSPY.jpg?1

[Idioteque Stalker]

I called a bunch of places and they've already wised up. "Wal-Mart sold a few but are going to be fined $1000 per copy, and we would be too."

So of course I called Wal-Mart. No go. Oh well.

[D_Davis]

Haha.

I tried that with Dark Souls 2.

Also, form the Amazon page of the strategy guide:



IMPORTANT UPDATE
=> The page count is increased from 400 to 528 pages.
=> The Collector's Edition guide is delayed to include important game changes applied through the Day-One-Update, ensuring that it will be up-to-date and that online-only elements are covered.

Thanks for your patience and understanding.

Never seen anything like this before. It's some kind of unprecedented move. Form is keeping all kinds of material back from early players and reviewers.

That is so awesome.

[Idioteque Stalker]

I needed some Souls today from anticipating Bloodborne so much, then suddenly realized I no longer own a PS3. As a result, I'm giving Lords of the Fallen a chance. It's scratching the itch so far, but it's janky as hell (I at least know to stay away from the lanterns in Blighttown, but no hiding here) and this spider mom is pissing me off.

[Sycophant]

Man, I'm having to exercise a lot of self control right now in not getting a PS4.

[D_Davis]

Why not?

[Dukefrukem]

This patch is adding a TON of content. It's adding so much content that the strategy guide has been delayed for 3 weeks so that ENB and crew can go back and add 120 PAGES to it! That's how much new content is coming right off the bat.

Holy fuck!

[D_Davis]

83 goddamn hours to go.

[megladon8]

Cool since my internet is slow when it arrives on Tuesday I'll set up the download overnight and be ready to play Wednesday!

[D_Davis]

Cool since my internet is slow when it arrives on Tuesday I'll set up the download overnight and be ready to play Wednesday!

I was thinking about you re: the bad news for people with slow internet.

[D_Davis]

New Miyazaki interview.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2015/03/20/a-conversation-with-bloodborne-creator-hidetaka-miyazaki/

[Sycophant]

Why not?

With as little time and as little money as I have right now, I may not be able to justify purchasing any new consoles for quite a few years yet. Alas.

[D_Davis]

Ah, bummer.

Well, something to look forward to. :)

[Winston*]

I know you're all on Bloodbourne now, but Dark Souls has invaded my brain.

Finding not using a guide really helps with the atmosphere of the game for me. At Darkroot Garden atm. I'm sure I've missed a bunch of stuff, have no idea if this is where I'm supposed to be at this point, and am probably completely screwing up my character's stats. That's fun.

Still early days though. Will probably get stuck later on.

[D_Davis]

There are a few things about Dark Souls that I will never forget. One was meeting that first black smith and then discovering that sad strange creature through the room on the way to Darkroot Forest. I've never experienced that much atmosphere in any other medium.

I still think that parts of Dark Souls are the best thing ever, and I really doubt that anything will ever give me a similar feeling, but I keep hoping and chasing.

I still watch let's plays of Dark Souls on a weekly basis. While I'm a little tired of playing it, I still love watching it being played and seeing that incredible world in motion.

[megladon8]

Lack of reviews for Bloodborne is starting to worry me a bit.

[D_Davis]

Dude - you say that with every game. LOL.

Embargoes aren't a bad thing, and they are an industry standard.

Nothing to worry about.

Also - reviews on BB really shouldn't be done until the end of this week because of all the stuff being added with the day-one patch. Even all the people who have already beaten the game haven't experienced any PVP or Co-op at all, because the servers aren't up. So even if reviews were out right now, they wouldn't even be able to review some of the most crucial parts of the game.

So far, the only major complaint people have is the main load time. Every time you die, there is a 30-45 second load. That really sucks, because I'll be dying a lot! To think that I could en up seeing the loading screen for over an hour on my first day is pretty crappy. Oh well.

Hopefully that's something that can be optimized and fixed soon.

there are hundreds of youtube videos from streamers of early copies - go watch those and you'll get a very good idea if you'll like the game or not.

The importance of professional reviews really are a thing of the past with all the streaming footage we have now.

[megladon8]

I'm very used to movies, where review embargoes are the ultimate warning sign.

[D_Davis]

For games it's different. They do it so that all of the outlets - no matter how big or small - get a chance to review the game for the same length of time.

But again - professional reviews really don't mean anything any more with our ability to go online and watch people actually playing the entire game for hours and hours.

You can go on Twitch right now and watch people playing BB. A few minutes doing this will tell and show you far more than a dozen written reviews.

[Idioteque Stalker]

I agree somewhat, but let's play videos can't form opinions. I watch them for an idea of the minute-to-minute gameplay and I watch/read reviews for an idea of the whole game.

[D_Davis]

I agree somewhat, but let's play videos can't form opinions. I watch them for an idea of the minute-to-minute gameplay and I watch/read reviews for an idea of the whole game.

I can tell if I'm going to like something more if I'm watching it in action, rather than reading about someone's experience with it. At least that's how it works for me.

[D_Davis]

That's how I know that the loading times are really going to bother me.

If had just read how long they were, my mind might have downplayed that part of the review. However, seeing it in action, over and over, I get to experience just how bad it is.

Honestly, I can believe that the game has come this far with those load times.


https://youtu.be/GPKFHWmi-q0?t=1m42s

If this is really how it is, I'm going to have some trouble, that's for sure. I guess it's another incentive to not die!

[megladon8]

So D with you being our resident DS authority how are you thinking it looks? Is it amazing? Is it a Souls game or does it go to lengths to separate itself?

[D_Davis]

I don't want to be known as an expert. :)

I think it looks great. I've only seen about an hour of footage total. My main concer, beyond the load times, is that there appears to be a lack of setting diversity. Can't say for certain, but a lot of the areas I've seen look mostly the same. It looks like a Souls game to its very core, but there are also some changes.

[megladon8]

I didn't say expert, I said authority.

Damnit.

[D_Davis]

Wait. Your the one with the platinum trophy. If anything you're the authority!

[megladon8]

I don't have a platinum trophy?

[Idioteque Stalker]

I can tell if I'm going to like something more if I'm watching it in action, rather than reading about someone's experience with it. At least that's how it works for me.

I mean, I pretty much agree. For instance, I watch let's plays of every game before I make a purchase. But I really appreciated the Edge "review", however, because it could speak to aspects of the game that are hard/impossible to capture in gameplay snippets (late-game content, world-building, lore, level design, etc.), not to mention offer a unique perspective that I respect.

[Idioteque Stalker]

And of course there's the souls fanatic in me that just wants to see the 10s pour in.

[Idioteque Stalker]

I've been watching the "prepare to cry" walkthrough on youtube, and the interconnectedness of the first area is making me really happy. He's progressing quickly, but there's plenty of skipped pathways (sewer pig!), taking me back to the wealth of options available after first arriving in Firelink Shrine.

Still not a huge fan of the hub-world idea from Demon's Souls, but this seems like a fair compromise between the two. I'd rather map out the quickest way to a destination in Dark Souls than wait through load screens going both in and out of a hub world--even if the former takes longer.

[D_Davis]

Is the Prepare to Cry one from Vaati?

[D_Davis]

I mean, I pretty much agree. For instance, I watch let's plays of every game before I make a purchase. But I really appreciated the Edge "review", however, because it could speak to aspects of the game that are hard/impossible to capture in gameplay snippets (late-game content, world-building, lore, level design, etc.), not to mention offer a unique perspective that I respect.

Yeah - I see what you're saying and I agree. You're right in that there are certain qualities that a well written review can detail that a let's play cannot.

[D_Davis]

I don't have a platinum trophy?

I thought you platinumed DaS2?

[D_Davis]

One thing I hope is that there is actually some distance, and therefor tension, in between checkpoints/bonfires/lanterns or whatever.

That's one things that really killed the tension for me in DaS2. It seemed like every 100 feet or so there was a new bonfire, and I never even once had the feeling of finally getting to that first Blighttown bonfire. Nothing in DaS2 came close to that experience, because there were too many bonfires, and it was too easy to warp every where.

[Idioteque Stalker]

Not Vaati, but rabid retrospect games.

He's pretty good but keeps spamming this greataxe double swing. Can't say I blame him, though.

[megladon8]

I thought you platinumed DaS2?


No, 94%. I couldn't get two.

[Idioteque Stalker]

Ack! I'm going digital!

My area isn't doing midnight release, and I want to play tonight dammit. Weird because I picked up Dark Souls II at midnight. Titanfall was released the same day, mind you, but the majority of people at my store picked up DkSII anyway.

A part of me thinks it has to do with the PS4's lackluster exclusives, which would be understandable, if unjust.

[D_Davis]

Yep. Bought it yesterday, and it's all preloaded, ready to fire up tonight @ 9.

PSN: carlsagansghost

We'll need to come up with a password so we can all co-op.

Maybe just matchcut?

[D_Davis]

I was reading some of the names of the areas, and it sounds like this game is going to be straight up Lovecraftian in nature.

One of the areas is called: Yahar'gul Unseen Village

[D_Davis]

Nice little first impressions video.

Nothing too spoilery - basic info and the area shown is the very first area of the game.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_NBzRUmebw

[Idioteque Stalker]

Dex builds have always been the least-common for me in souls, but with all the changes to combat I'm really feeling it (now called Skill) for my first character.

Plus the Threaded Cane looks sweet.

http://bloodborne.wiki.fextralife.com/file/view/threaded_cane.gif/541069770/threaded_cane.gif

[D_Davis]

I'm probably going to stick with the big slow weapons. Still have my eyes set on the Kirkhammer. Although I hear it's only available after the first boss is beat, so I'm not sure which of the 3 starting weapons I'll choose.

Arrghghgh....8 more hours.

I'll be playing ALL DAY tomorrow...

[Idioteque Stalker]

Uh-oh. Looks like From Software is trying to pull one over on us again.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yn6-pxyjlWg

[D_Davis]

Glad I'm not the only one to see the NC connection

[D_Davis]

The digital manual is live !!!!! :)

[megladon8]

I'm unable to see the video.

Is the game going to look significantly worse while playing than in the demo videos, like DS2?

Man that's frustrating.

[Idioteque Stalker]

Just a joke, fortunately.

[megladon8]

Thank god.

DS2 had some PS2 textures.

[D_Davis]

Well the reviews are live. Mostly 9s and 10s right now.

[Idioteque Stalker]

To my surprise, many of the reviews I've fully read are citing the Chalice Dungeons as a weak spot.

[D_Davis]

That could be because people haven't fully explored there capabilities. Don't know.

What i do know is that this game is pretty damn good. Hard as fuck for me, because I was always a defensive souls player.

[Dukefrukem]

DD I was expecting a full review this morning as you've been playing all night I assume?

I think I'm going to wait for Bloodborne and start with DS2 Remastered on PS4.

[D_Davis]

Just played a bit last night.

Took today off from work.

So fat, it's pretty great. Really freaking intense. And hard. Like really hard. For me it's easily the hardest of the series so far.

[megladon8]

Do the load times have you wanting to dive into a wood chipper? Or were they exaggerated?

[D_Davis]

They're bad. From is working to fix it.

However, everything else about it is masterful. My god, so tense.

[D_Davis]

One thing I hope is that there is actually some distance, and therefor tension, in between checkpoints/bonfires/lanterns or whatever.

That's one things that really killed the tension for me in DaS2. It seemed like every 100 feet or so there was a new bonfire, and I never even once had the feeling of finally getting to that first Blighttown bonfire. Nothing in DaS2 came close to that experience, because there were too many bonfires, and it was too easy to warp every where.

So all of this is there, and then some. I'm already lost and filled with dread. Two things that never happened to me in DaS2. First boss down.

[megladon8]

Update only has an hour to go.

This is painful.

[megladon8]

Holy crap this game is hard. And incredible.

Oh and the 45 second load times are a huge exaggeration. I timed them. I have yet to have one exceed 15 seconds.

It's still a nuisance and I hope it gets fixed, but the reports are hyperbolic.

[D_Davis]

I've had a couple 40 second loads. Once I went to the bathroom, came out and it was still loading. Not all the time though.

[megladon8]

Stuck on a bridge with two lycanthropes.

[Scar]

Trying to decide if I want to invest myself in a game like this....

[megladon8]

Didn't you platinum Demons Souls?

[Scar]

One or two farming trophies away. I'll probably wait for a used copy to show up at Gamestop. Guessing there'll be some trade ins within a week.

[Idioteque Stalker]

I still haven't beaten the two lycanthropes on the bridge. I could never pull just one, so I lured them away and then ran through and opened a shortcut.

Cleric Beast was such an awesome battle. Tough as nails for me, but I still got him on my fourth or fifth try. Now I'm stuck on the second boss, trying to find new areas and items to get. I think I may have everything, so I guess it's time to man up.

[megladon8]

Cleric Beast down.

This game is incredible.

[D_Davis]

I'm on the 3rd boss right now, although i think I've skipped over a whole encounter, so I'm trying to go back and see if I missed anything.

If the game keeps up on this level, I'm pretty sure I'm going to end up liking it more than Dark and Demon's Souls. As a matter of fact, I don't know if I can go back to the slow pace of the Souls games. It'll be interesting to try in a month or so when I get the new version of DaS2.

This game is just awesome. The sound design alone is enough to scare the living hell out of me. There's no way i can play this at night by myself.

[megladon8]

Just got my ass handed to be by a boss called Father something.

[megladon8]

I love that feeling of being completely lost. You've ventured so far away from safety, every moment grows more and more tense as you get hounded by enemies of increasing difficulty. Your health is getting lower. You cannot turn back. Every moment you get closer to death. You are completely lost and there is no hope.

I've never had that feeling (or at least, in such an intense way) as with the Souls games.

I just ventured through miles of rat infested sewers and finally came up to the surface only to be beaten by a boss of unimaginable speed.

Instead of wanting to crush my controller, I felt relief that the struggle was over, and I could try again, smarter and with a better idea of what to expect.

[Idioteque Stalker]

Second boss finally went down! Hardly even used the music box. Can't wait to explore some more. This game fucking rocks.

[Idioteque Stalker]

Best bit of NPC interaction so far, following second boss:

Before fighting Father Gio-whatever, a little girl who'd lost her mom and dad gave me a music box. The boss must be her father because when you use the item during the fight he becomes "stunned" (a pretty genius and emotional twist on gaming tropes). The girl said I'd recognize her mother by her red brooch. Well, I found a dead body with a red brooch near the boss (presumably her husband, driven insane by the hunt or whatever), took it back eagerly anticipating some kind of "reward." Game mentions red brooch, I find red brooch, now the game should give me something sweet, right? Nope. The little girl just begins to cry because her mom and dad are dead. Now she just cries every time I try to talk to her.

[megladon8]

Where was this NPC?

I'm stuck at the Father right now and I never ran into her. I haven't encountered any NPC's outside of the hub world.

[D_Davis]

Look for the red lamps.

[megladon8]

Look for the red lamps.


I was talking to Idioteque Stalker.

[Idioteque Stalker]

Nearly all of the NPCs I've encountered so far are indoors. You can knock on doors or talk through windows, and even though they're lit up with red lamps or light peeking through under doors, they are still easy to miss. This one in particular is right outside the gate that connects the fountain area of Central Yarnham (where the brick ogre is beating on the door) to... well shit I forgot. I think it's the first statue ogre. Maybe sewers? Yarnham folds in on itself in a disorienting way.

[megladon8]

Ah yeah I've spoken to plenty of people behind doors. Just haven't SEEN any.

Will go searching for the music box girl tomorrow.

Oh and D I was obviously joking I hope that was apparent - a little drunk :)

[D_Davis]

Haha. Figured as much.

[D_Davis]

Just discovered that there a a few pretty cool things that I've totally skipped over. And I feel like I'm going really slow. Also, people have been doing a lot of things in a very different order than I have. Crazy.

[D_Davis]

Last night I was trying really hard to get through this super tough area. Hadn't had a lamp in ages, no shortcuts back, and had accumulated about 12,000 blood echoes (OK, from now on I'm going to call them souls - easier to type), by far the most I've had in the game. I finally see a chance to take a ladder back to the initial lamp in the area. I make a dash for and face off against a very tough enemy. I beat it. But then I'm killed from behind! Arrghghg. Oh well, I know where my souls will be. I respawn and make a dash back, only to find my souls are gone! Some enemy has stolen them. But which one? Where is it? Then BAM! Killed again! And then slowly, as the YOU DIED screen fades away, one of those fat-ass, POS crows saunters in from the side of the screen, turns and looks at the camera, his eyes glowing brightly, and then he starts flapping his dumb wings trying to fly. I swear to god he was actually mocking me.

#justbloodbornethings

[D_Davis]

This game has consumed me the same way that Dark Souls did.

I was afraid that I'd never experience this feeling with a video game again.

So glad to be proven wrong.

[megladon8]

I hope that the pacing evens out. I'm at the second boss (as stated earlier) and am at about 3-12 hours of playtime, and there are apparently 7 bosses in the game.

These two felt fairly close together.

But yeah, I am adoring this experience. That they went for all-out horror, it's like my brain is a tree and they're those little cookie elves.

[D_Davis]

17 regular game bosses.

12 regular bosses, 5 Great Old Ones.

Plus 9 known chalice dungeon bosses.

[D_Davis]

Best bit of NPC interaction so far, following second boss:

Before fighting Father Gio-whatever, a little girl who'd lost her mom and dad gave me a music box. The boss must be her father because when you use the item during the fight he becomes "stunned" (a pretty genius and emotional twist on gaming tropes). The girl said I'd recognize her mother by her red brooch. Well, I found a dead body with a red brooch near the boss (presumably her husband, driven insane by the hunt or whatever), took it back eagerly anticipating some kind of "reward." Game mentions red brooch, I find red brooch, now the game should give me something sweet, right? Nope. The little girl just begins to cry because her mom and dad are dead. Now she just cries every time I try to talk to her.

Did you find the plague mask NPC in the opening area?

I've missed so much in this game! I just heard that the NPC is somewhere around Central Yarnahm, but I have no idea where.

I think I'm going to go through this first time without guides and stuff. I'll just miss lots of stuff, and then I'll dive into the Wikis and Guides on the next time.

For instance, I fought this one guy last night, but apparently I've heard that if you wear a certain outfit he won't attack you, and then he becomes an ally! WOW! All kinds of stuff to discover.

[D_Davis]

Either of you find any crows to trade items with?

[megladon8]

I am kind of in awe at how gorgeous this game is. Freaking STUNNING.

[D_Davis]

While I was afraid that the areas looked to similar, not it just feels like the game is depicting a singular vision. It's not a bunch of disjointed areas bunched together for the sake of diversity, but is, instead, a grand location that makes a logical and architectural sense.

[megladon8]

So the hub world takes you to different areas of Yarnaham rather than completely different worlds?

Very cool.

[D_Davis]

So the hub world takes you to different areas of Yarnaham rather than completely different worlds?

Very cool.

Well, from I know so far, everything is connected - that is, you should be able to walk everywhere.

But there are different "worlds" in the sense that there are areas outside of Yarn-town, so the hub world will allow you instance access to these distant locations.

[megladon8]

I am loving the lore.

[D_Davis]

Did you notice how Lovecraftian the Knowledge of a Madman item is, and the implications of Insight?

[megladon8]

Yes the entire thing has a Lovecrafy vibe. I feel like I'm in Innsmouth, with all the mutated townsfolk coming after me.

I have yet to use the Madman item. I only have 2 and I don't want to misuse them.

[D_Davis]

Yes the entire thing has a Lovecrafy vibe. I feel like I'm in Innsmouth, with all the mutated townsfolk coming after me.

I have yet to use the Madman item. I only have 2 and I don't want to misuse them.

I totally feel like I'm in some Lovecraft town.

BTW - I don't think you can misuse the Madman items. You actually should use them, because things progress in the game as you gain them, and then you can spend them in the Hunter's Dream and you can spend them to summon people. It's a really interesting system. For instance, the doll in the Hunter's Dream doesn't come to life until you have 1 insight. So you can get that be either encountering a boss, or by finding a Madman item and using it. I think the next point level for something to happen is 10.

[D_Davis]

Basically, the more Insight you have, the more things will happen, and the more things you'll have access to.

But, knowing how Lovecraftian it is, I'm sure there is some crazy thing that'll happen if you learn too much!

[megladon8]

But the Madman item is a consumable, no?

If I have them should I just use them immediately? Or is there a time/place to use them properly?

Like I said I don't want to waste the two I currently have.

[megladon8]

Woo-hoo! Beat the father!!

[megladon8]

A few pieces of weirdness in tonight's play...

After beating the father I returned the brooch to the crying girl. I also went to the old lady and mentioned that I found a safe place for her (the Cathedral). After doing so I was rewarded by the Cathedral NPC with an item called "Triumph", however this item does not show in my inventory nor do I know what it actually was.

Next up immediately after leaving the cathedral I fought two enemies that looked like the Engineers from Prometheus of they were dressed in cloaks and top hats, and fought with canes.

After defeating them I found a new armor set, then this strange black hole appeared. I stepped into it, at which point a giant ethereal hand picked me up and lifted me into the sky. It said "Frenzy" on the screen, then I was thrown down to the ground and left with 1/4 health.

Man, this game.

[megladon8]

And I just saw one of the most incredible enemies I have ever seen in a game. This absolutely enormous, white grim reaper type thing. My jaw dropped for rizzle.

[Idioteque Stalker]

In case y'all were wondering if it's worth it to buy that 10,000 echo key... it is. Who knows if there's another way in, but this is easily one of my favorite areas so far and the loot is awesome.

[D_Davis]

Have either of you had the sack monsters appear?

A black hole? This game has way more weird shit than any of the Souls games.

[D_Davis]

The madman items are basically this games humanity. But you can't lose them when you die. The world changes the more you have used, and once you use one you can then spend them like a currency on certain things.

[D_Davis]

Holy fuck. I just died to a regular enemy and revived in a prison in a totally different world.

[D_Davis]

Goddamn you guys. This game is better than Dark Souls.

[Idioteque Stalker]

I can't say yet if it's better than Dark Souls, but I already prefer it to Demon's Souls and most certainly Dark Souls II. I spent last night in Old Yarnham (made it to the boss but haven't beaten it yet), the Cathedral Ward (maybe my favorite area), and helping other players beat Father G.

There was this moment in the Cathedral Ward that, for a reason I can't really put my finger on, totally blew me away. I was walking down a long, foggy alleyway, surrounded by awesome indoor NPCs, and through the dank fog I spotted two enemies. One of those tall guys with the saws came strutting toward me while the other rifleman shot from a distance. With the fog and those specific enemies and the light creeping from under the doors... The atmosphere was just tangible and perfect. It was an unassuming moment, but the gameplay told a kind of story that I'll never forget and will likely be searching for in games far into the future.

[Idioteque Stalker]

Oh yeah, I also beat three hunters, two of which were friends I suppose. They were hard as hell, but what I really want is just to kill this one fucker on top of a Big Ben-esque building.

[D_Davis]

In case y'all were wondering if it's worth it to buy that 10,000 echo key... it is. Who knows if there's another way in, but this is easily one of my favorite areas so far and the loot is awesome.

Ended my play session last night going to this area.
So great.

Although still nothing beats the Kung Fu Sack Monsters and what happens when you die to one. Holy fuck. Greatest thing that has ever happened to me in a video game.

[D_Davis]

Oh yeah, I also beat three hunters, two of which were friends I suppose. They were hard as hell, but what I really want is just to kill this one fucker on top of a Big Ben-esque building.

The other hunters are hard as nails. A well placed bullet sent the tower sniper falling to his death. No way I could be him straight up. That whole section is mind blowing. For a few minutes, the game is kind of a cover based shooter! :)

[D_Davis]

Oh - and the crystal lizards in this game are creepy as fuck!

[megladon8]

This dude with the gattling gun is driving me bonkers.

[D_Davis]

Call of Duty Borne

[megladon8]

I think this is the first Souls game that didn't have an achievement/trophy for your first death.

[megladon8]

The bullet counter system is freaking brilliant. I was very skeptical about the integration of guns, but man, it's handled beautifully.

[D_Davis]

The bullet counter system is freaking brilliant. I was very skeptical about the integration of guns, but man, it's handled beautifully.

Isn't it? It's such a cool way to use these kinds of old style guns.

Oh, BTW, tried my first Chalice Dungeon last night, and got TOTALLY wrecked.

[megladon8]

I still can't get past this damn gattling gun dude.

[D_Davis]

I had to cheese him.

Also, if you care to search I hear there is a way to make him friendly.

[megladon8]

How are there so many spectres in the Hunters Dream?

I thought it seemed pretty much impossible to die there.

[D_Davis]

Yeah, I have no idea.

Although in one of the trailers they showed a very brief shot of the Hunter's Dream on fire.

Without context, it just looked like a building burning. But with context now, who knows?

[megladon8]

This damned gattling gun hunter! Gah!

[megladon8]

What are everyones current stats and weapons?

Level 23
Insight 14
Vitality 15
Endurance 12
Strength 18
Skill 13
Bloodtinge 9
Arcane

Right hand - Hunter Axe +3
Left hand - Hunter pistol +1

[D_Davis]

Don't know off hand.

I think I'm level 24.

Mainly using the Kirkhammer +3 and Hunter Pistol +3.

[megladon8]

Decided to bypass the gattling gun dude until I am higher level or have better weapons.

Just bought the Kirk hammer and the 10,000 key.

[Idioteque Stalker]

Level 29
Insight 11
Vitality 17
Endurance 16
Strength 10
Skill 20
Bloodtinge 8
Arcane 8

Right hand - Threaded Cane +4, Saw Spear +3
Left hand - Hunter pistol +3, Flamesprayer +2

Still wearing Hunter set. My DPS feels really solid right now.

[D_Davis]

There was this moment in the Cathedral Ward that, for a reason I can't really put my finger on, totally blew me away. I was walking down a long, foggy alleyway, surrounded by awesome indoor NPCs, and through the dank fog I spotted two enemies. One of those tall guys with the saws came strutting toward me while the other rifleman shot from a distance. With the fog and those specific enemies and the light creeping from under the doors... The atmosphere was just tangible and perfect. It was an unassuming moment, but the gameplay told a kind of story that I'll never forget and will likely be searching for in games far into the future.

This game excels at environmental story telling like no other.

[Idioteque Stalker]

Holy fuck. I just died to a regular enemy and revived in a prison in a totally different world.

Just happened to me too... I'm kinda freaked out. Apparently this is a late-game area. If so, that's pretty ruthless.

[megladon8]

I wish that when looking at new armor, you could compare stats to what you currently have equipped.

[Winston*]

Played Dark Souls for 3 hours straight last night. Long time since I've done that with a game. I want to be playing it now. Stupid work.

[megladon8]

Holy shit I beat the Blood-starved Beast on my first try.

Incredible battle. That thing was creepy as hell.

[D_Davis]

I had a lot of trouble with that guy.

Ended up summoning for it.

Also found out, after we beat it, that I could have summoned an NPC that I had met earlier. Now I know what to look for.

[D_Davis]

Played Dark Souls for 3 hours straight last night. Long time since I've done that with a game. I want to be playing it now. Stupid work.

You've got the bug.

That's how these games work. You play all night, and think about them all day when you're not playing them.

I used to make lists at work of things to do in Dark Souls that night. Now, I'm doing the same thing with BB.

[D_Davis]

Just happened to me too... I'm kinda freaked out. Apparently this is a late-game area. If so, that's pretty ruthless.

Yeah - and that note!

I escaped post-haste, and haven't returned.

What a way to spring a surprise on the player.

[megladon8]

I had a lot of trouble with that guy.

Ended up summoning for it.

Also found out, after we beat it, that I could have summoned an NPC that I had met earlier. Now I know what to look for.


Yeah, before entering the boss arena that big area full of burning crosses was littered with mesages advising that I summon.

So I tried (was my first time attempting to summon) but no one showed up.

Decided to tackle it on my own just to see what I was in for. I found the tried-and-true Souls strategy of "stay behind the boss" worked beautifully. I just took my time and hit once or twice when I got a chance.

[D_Davis]

Awesome. For some reason I just couldn't get him down once he hit his final form.

I LOVE the beast designs in this. So gruesome.

I'm really glad that games can't produce smells, because BB would reek!

[Winston*]

You've got the bug.

That's how these games work. You play all night, and think about them all day when you're not playing them.

I used to make lists at work of things to do in Dark Souls that night. Now, I'm doing the same thing with BB.

I beat one boss only dying twice and another only dying once. Was very proud.

Going back and forth about different areas at the moment. Tried to fight that big wolf in the Darkroot Garden a few times, but I think I need to level up first. In the Depths atm, trying to beat the Gaping Dragon.

[megladon8]

Could be a bit of overly excited hyperbole, but I'm almost feeling like all of From's games have been a warm up to Bloodborne.

[D_Davis]

Could be a bit of overly excited hyperbole, but I'm almost feeling like all of From's games have been a warm up to Bloodborne.

I feel the same way.

I think it's also because this game really connects with our love of weird fiction. For me, it especially connects because of its religious themes. I love religious-based fiction, and there is a ton of cool stuff in this.

BB is like a game made by Clive Barker, Lovecraft, and Thomas Ligotti.

[megladon8]

Gonna try levelling up some more before taking on Vicar Amelia again.

Just not doing enough damage.

[D_Davis]

I'm going to spend some time tonight helping people with BSB.

[megladon8]

The Death Dealers are freaking vicious.

[D_Davis]

Kung fu sack man?

[megladon8]

D check your PS messages :)

[megladon8]

Jeez I am having a LOT of trouble with Vicar Amelia.

I'm at my 7th or 8th attempt. I just can't get her much past 2/3 health. She hits me once then I don't have enough time to get away before she lays into me again and takes me out.

I'm also running out of fire paper.

[Idioteque Stalker]

I haven't fought her yet, but I hear she only attacks in the front.

First minor complaint: although I do like the blood vial healing system, farming for vials seemed like somewhat of a chore. Sure, you could argue that if I'd played better I wouldn't have to farm for vials, but I simply found myself stuck and then had to do a couple runs through earlier areas. Never happened in Dark Souls.

[megladon8]

It's true she only attacks in front, but staying in front of her is very difficult. She is constantly moving and spinning, and her long hair can make it difficult to tell whether you are in front or behind.

She also hits very, very hard. And her hit point count must be ridiculous.

[Idioteque Stalker]

I must've inadvertently missed her by going right rather than straight up the stairs a few times in the Cathedral Ward. Faced off against a couple of NPC hunters there and got some good loot. I'll go back soon and check her out because I think she may be next on my list.

[D_Davis]

She's next on my list but I'm still exploring some other areas. I found my first couple of runes last night, but no way to equip them. I hear tale of some abandon workshop I'm trying to find. Feeling a little overwhelmed at the moment. It's great. I did some bullet and blood vial farming last night. That's pretty much how I spend the last few minutes of each session, so that I'm all stocked up for the next time.

[Spun Lepton]

Man, you people are still playing Dark Souls? Dunno if you heard about this new game called ... uh ... BlardBarn or something ... but, apparently it's right up all of your alleys. YOU'RE WELCOME, NERDS.

And now, I'm off to read this thread.

Edit: I've made a terrible mistake.

[Idioteque Stalker]

Went left instead of right at the top of the cathedral stairs and discovered an awesome-looking new area. It's nice to not hear stone under my feet for a change. Quickly killed one enemy. Got cocky. Died soon after. So it goes.

Edit: Holy shit that's a lot of guns.

[D_Davis]

Apparently it's been confirmed that the number of Insight you have changes the behavior and abilities of enemies.

Haven't seen proof yet, but everyone is talking now.

[D_Davis]

Man, you people are still playing Dark Souls? Dunno if you heard about this new game called ... uh ... BlardBarn or something ... but, apparently it's right up all of your alleys. YOU'RE WELCOME, NERDS.

And now, I'm off to read this thread.

Edit: I've made a terrible mistake.

Thanks for the pro-tip. I'll check it out.

[D_Davis]

Went left instead of right at the top of the cathedral stairs and discovered an awesome-looking new area. It's nice to not hear stone under my feet for a change. Quickly killed one enemy. Got cocky. Died soon after. So it goes.

Edit: Holy shit that's a lot of guns.

Cathedral Stairs? Is that past the 10,000 door?

I need to make a map tonight.

I've found some door that I need a pass word for, and some tower I can drop down into with a fireball-throwing goat man at the bottom.

[megladon8]

Yeah you need to kill Vicar Amelia in order to progress to the point where you can equip runes.

I am going to be spending the entire day at work thinking about this game.

[D_Davis]

Haha. That's what I'm doing!

I already have a few post it notes filled out with things to do.

Can't wait for this weekend. Two solid days of BB.

[megladon8]

Honestly I'm finding there is enough visual variety to tell what area you are in at any given time, while maintaining unity to keep it all feeling like you're in this enormous Victorian/steampunk city.

I was worried that it was all going to feel so samey that you couldn't tell where you were.

If it takes me all weekend to beat Vicar Amelia, but I do succeed, I will consider it a successful weekend!

Oh! Forgot to mention I got killed by a Death Dealer which resulted in me being transported to that end area. Talk about a nightmarish place - the music and the sounds of crying and wailing in pain. Felt like I had gone to hell.

[megladon8]

And websites are still reporting that there are only 7 bosses in the game?

[D_Davis]

And websites are still reporting that there are only 7 bosses in the game?

From a few pages back:


17 regular game bosses.

12 regular bosses (beasts hand hunters), 5 Great Old Ones.

Plus 9 known chalice dungeon bosses.

[Idioteque Stalker]

Cathedral Stairs? Is that past the 10,000 door?
Through that door, through the graveyard with two big dudes, all the way up the next staircase. Straight is boss, right is hunters (and twin blood shards btw), left leads out of yarnham.

[megladon8]

From a few pages back:

Yes I read your post I am just saying that is what review sites are still saying - that the game has 7 bosses.

[Scar]

Picking up my copy tonight.

[D_Davis]

Through that door, through the graveyard with two big dudes, all the way up the next staircase. Straight is boss, right is hunters (and twin blood shards btw), left leads out of yarnham.

Got it. Just started exploring that area last night.

I love those masked monk dudes, especially the ones with the super wide-brimmed hats and the flame throwers.

Also, what about those dudes in the wheelchairs with the machine guns? So bad ass.

[D_Davis]

Yes I read your post I am just saying that is what review sites are still saying - that the game has 7 bosses.


Ah, I see. The game has far more than 7 bosses.

http://bloodborne.wiki.fextralife.com/Bosses

[D_Davis]

Yes I read your post I am just saying that is what review sites are still saying - that the game has 7 bosses.

Maybe 7 bosses on the critical path?

I know that people are beating the game without even discovering all of the areas, and even the first area, the Cleric Beast is entirely optional.

[D_Davis]

Someone one Reddit who claims to have Platinumed BB claims that he has spent over 30 hours in the Chalice Dungeons and has discovered more than 20 unique bosses and a ton of random loot. Couple this with the discovery of covenants in the Chalice Dungeons, and it looks like those people complaining about lack of build diversity and PVP options will have to put their time into this portion of the game. Pretty amazing if true. It's almost like getting a complete game as an extra.

[Spun Lepton]

"I Have Created a Bloodborne Drinking Game"
http://kotaku.com/i-have-created-a-bloodborne-drinking-game-1694145267
Enjoy.
Prepare for an image of two very punchable faces.

[D_Davis]

Patrick Klepek is a hella cool! I'd never punch him. Super smart, and very talented writer.

One of the gems of the gaming blog world.

[D_Davis]

I'm pretty sure everyone in the room would be dead from alcohol poisoning in about 1 hour. :D

[megladon8]

Yeah Klepek is awesome.

So anyone beaten Amelia yet?

[D_Davis]

Beat the Vicor. Took about 4 hours.

[Idioteque Stalker]

Forbidden Forest is awesome. Having a really hard time making progress though. Reminding me a lot of Resident Evil 4, especially right after the cannon bit.

[Scar]

Played a couple hours with the axe as the starting weapon. Got frustrated. Restarted with the Cleaver. Happy Happy Happy.

[megladon8]

Beat the Vicor. Took about 4 hours.

Any tips?

Inb4 "git gud".

[D_Davis]

Yeah. Stay in front. Mid range. Bait the double hand smash with the shockwaves. Dodge and punish with charge attack. Repeat until she heals. Wail on her while she's healing. When she drops do a visceral attack on her head. Repeat.

Staying behind is is too unpredictable with all her cloth. You can't see her telegraph her moves. Staying front allows you to react to everything and her stacks are pretty slow.

[megladon8]

What do you mean by visceral attack? Charged attack?

[Winston*]

I'm cursed. :(

[Scar]

Killed sewer pig, 'cause, well, it's sewer pig.

[megladon8]

Killed sewer pig, 'cause, well, it's sewer pig.


That thing weirded the hell out of me.

[Scar]

That thing weirded the hell out of me.

Yeah, 'hmmm, what's down this tunnel? What. The. Fuck?! Runaway!'

[D_Davis]

What do you mean by visceral attack? Charged attack?
Visceral attacks are like the reposte or backstabs. They work after a charge attack lands or if a boss has a week spot. The Vicors week spot is her head.

[megladon8]

I've been out and about all day and all I can think of is getting home to play!!

[Morris Schæffer]

I've been out and about all day and all I can think of is getting home to play!!

Love that feeling! Been missing it for the last 2 months.

edit: so yeah duke, resi 6 isn't doing it for me. It might have been solid had i persevered, but i wasn't hopeful. Went to the store today and traded in nearly all my old gen games for current gen stuff.

[megladon8]

D did you notice that the staircase leading up to Amelia is lined with statues of Cthulhu?

[megladon8]

Starting to go a little nuts trying to beat Amelia.

I'm on my 17th attempt.

[Ezee E]

Reading this thread makes me wanna try it out, but I remember I couldn't even get 90 mins into Dark Souls without having to shut it down.

[megladon8]

Hemwick Charnel Lane is fucking terrifying.

At one point a woman laughed and Jen (who is sitting beside me on her computer not paying attention to the game) got so creeped out she asked me to turn the volume down.

[Morris Schæffer]

Reading this thread makes me wanna try it out, but I remember I couldn't even get 90 mins into Dark Souls without having to shut it down.

Ha! I bought the limited edition version of dark souls because of what was said in this thread. Way too hard for me, and yet, yesterday i returned all my 360 games for a rebate and could not part with dark souls. That, and the orange box.

[D_Davis]

The Forbidden Woods is freaky and massive. What the hell is up with those floppy blue head dudes? Cosmic magic?

Anyone else been to the Lecture Hall yet?

This game.

[D_Davis]

Hemwick Charnel Lane is fucking terrifying.

At one point a woman laughed and Jen (who is sitting beside me on her computer not paying attention to the game) got so creeped out she asked me to turn the volume down.

the sound design in this game is unparalleled. The Vicors screams are blood curdling.

[Idioteque Stalker]

No lecture hall, but I beat the last two bosses on my first try. I'm getting the hang of the game and am really happy with my build, but those two bosses definitely seemed easier than the first four.

[D_Davis]

All the people complaining about how there isn't any magic in the game have only demonstrated that they haven't played enough. Full on soul spear and homing soul mass. Also, some kind of summoning powers now.

Also. ENB just went from the beginning of the game to beating BSB in 15 minutes without going to Hunters Dream at all.

My my build is feeling a little OP. +6 Fire Ludwigs Holy Sword destroys.

[D_Davis]

Just discovered the most mind blowing shortcut in video game history.

[D_Davis]

Holy shit. Lore bomb. Starting to connect some major dots.

[megladon8]

D did you notice that the staircase leading up to Amelia is lined with statues of Cthulhu?


Don't know if you saw this post, D.

I definitely nerdgasm'd when I took a good look at the statues.

[D_Davis]

Oh yeah. Seen those things all around. This game gets crazy cosmic. Yeah. Just wait.

[megladon8]

Beat the Witch of Hemwick. One of the creepier encounters I've had. Those freaky voices...they get under my skin.

[megladon8]

Oh shit! My mind just got blown.

Just found "The Source of the Dream".

[Winston*]

I'm cursed. :(

Okay, this was easy to fix. Died a lot of times before figuring that out.