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Dark Souls & other Souls-Likes
Cerberus.Tidis
Server: Cerberus
Game: FFXI
Posts: 3927
By Cerberus.Tidis 2014-03-08 19:19:21
I've killed everything in Dark Souls now, doing the DLC before I finish up and kill Gwyn.
Debating whether to NG+ or just jump straight into Dark Souls 2.
Server: Bahamut
Game: FFXI
Posts: 3620
By Bahamut.Rulerofdarkness 2014-03-09 01:23:10
100% Dark Souls before Dark Souls 2 duh.
Only need up to 3 playthroughs to get 100% Really more like 2 1/2 to get all rare weapons.
By Kalila 2014-03-09 01:26:01
seen this before, still love it :P
Server: Fairy
Game: FFXI
Posts: 2742
By Fairy.Ghaleon 2014-03-09 03:08:41
I'm so torn on what system to buy this for, i honestly think that i'll wait for the pc release, mostly because there's too many god damn great games to play atm, and it's probably just an excuse for when i'll actually have more freetime to dedicate myself to it lol.
Server: Sargatanas
Game: FFXIV
Posts: 232
By Ravant Lehnsherr 2014-03-09 09:18:35
So for some reason using a Playstation shaped controller on PC swaps buttons around for Dark Souls. I decided to boot up the PS3 and get all the system updates etc out of the way in prep for Tuesday and figured I would throw in my Ps3 copy and see where I left off ages ago and play a bit. On PC my sprint was Triangle and my accept/pickup items etc was circle not X. Also my start select were swapped with R3 and L3 I guess because locking on was start on PC and is now R3 on Ps3. Now I kinda gotta learn to play again on PS3 :/ I just went to grab the Glass Crest Shield and was trying to quickly pick it up before the Black Knight reached me and I spammed circle (PC pick up button) and rolled off the edge >.>
By Kalila 2014-03-09 09:57:48
Do you use DS3 Tool for your PS3 controller on PC? You basically remap any button on the controller to do what you want.
By Kalila 2014-03-09 10:28:22
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Server: Bahamut
Game: FFXI
Posts: 3620
By Bahamut.Rulerofdarkness 2014-03-09 10:32:38
That Wal-Mart dun goofed. Some people definitely got lucky. Honestly, I hope someone says something to the right people and it has to be taken off the shelf till the 11th.
Also, wasn't the black armor edition supposed to be more expensive than the standard?
Ragnarok.Rezeak
Server: Ragnarok
Game: FFXI
Posts: 162
By Ragnarok.Rezeak 2014-03-09 10:40:10
Black armor is like the limited quantity addition it gives you a the soundtrack free... kinda like a pre-order bonus (that doesn't mess with the game).
Dark souls 1 had one too when it first came on and you got an art book for free which was pretty epic and cool but the art book for 2 is packed the expensive set which made me ;;.
One cool playthrough that's worth doing is one were you read all the text for the items you pick up to get a deeper taste of the lore ooooor watch one of the many lore vids on youtube.
By Kalila 2014-03-09 10:53:17
Bahamut.Rulerofdarkness said: »That Wal-Mart dun goofed. Some people definitely got lucky. Honestly, I hope someone says something to the right people and it has to be taken off the shelf till the 11th.
Also, wasn't the black armor edition supposed to be more expensive than the standard? Actually no, they are suppose to be the same price.
I believe the black armored edition is simply a "bonus" for preordering [plus] the limited stock left over.
Server: Bahamut
Game: FFXI
Posts: 3620
By Bahamut.Rulerofdarkness 2014-03-09 11:16:14
Oh, I didn't really read what the black armor was. I just saw the collector's edition option and what came with it and instantly wanted it. Can't wait for the 11th to pick it up either.
2204 minutes to go!
One cool playthrough that's worth doing is one were you read all the text for the items you pick up to get a deeper taste of the lore ooooor watch one of the many lore vids on youtube.
I do that anyway on any RPG I play for the first time. I read all the books in-game in both Oblivion and Skyrim.
Server: Sargatanas
Game: FFXIV
Posts: 232
By Ravant Lehnsherr 2014-03-09 20:47:37
Dark souls 1 had one too when it first came on and you got an art book for free which was pretty epic and cool but the art book for 2 is packed the expensive set which made me ;;.
I actually have the Black Armor edition of DS1 for PS3. Big metal case with art book, game and a card to download bonus stuff (soundtrack, behind the scenes and mini strategy guide).
I only reserved the basic edition of DS2 though since I only plan on playing it until PC release. I would have considered staying on PS3 but I noticed a big difference in loading times and weird lagging.
Do you use DS3 Tool for your PS3 controller on PC? You basically remap any button on the controller to do what you want.
I dont. I just had a controller that I used for XI, XIV and steam games. I didn't know I was playing wrong on PC until this morning and that was after 3 playthroughs of DS1.
Cerberus.Tidis
Server: Cerberus
Game: FFXI
Posts: 3927
By Cerberus.Tidis 2014-03-10 06:29:15
Just beat the DLC yesterday, summoned two people to help, one fell down a hole on the way to Manus so I summoned Sif in his place, always seems funner with others.
Gonna clear up some loose ends, kindle bonfires, upgrade weapons/armour and then beat Gwyn, ready for new game +.
By Kalila 2014-03-10 08:36:38
I'd like to remind everyone that all Dark Souls II spoilers need to be kept to this topic.
If you're posting anything critical that's spoiler'ish period keep it in a spoiler tag, if it's not that big of a deal I don't mind if you don't.
This rule will be in effect for the first week or so, after that I don't really care. We can decide when it's appropriate to not enforce it.
Preferably I'd like to keep all DS2 spoiler talk away from other topics until PC release.
Dark Souls I discussion is fine outside of the topic~
15.5 hours away :)
Server: Ragnarok
Game: FFXI
Posts: 23
By Ragnarok.Unalteredbeast 2014-03-10 12:55:54
my Xbox360 is PAL and i ordered Dark Souls 2 NTSC ver. so does anyone know if it's region locked or not?
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Server: Excalibur
Game: FFXIV
Posts: 200
By Ivan Blackdale 2014-03-10 13:03:59
Yeah, Xboxes are region locked.
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Server: Excalibur
Game: FFXIV
Posts: 200
By Ivan Blackdale 2014-03-10 13:24:52
Instead of retaining any useful knowledge my mind just collects random junk facts. Its my super power.
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By Vyrerus 2014-03-10 14:20:29
So I've decided that tonight I'm just going to sleep for 3 hours or so when I get off work, then get DS2 at midnight, maybe go back to sleep or I might play it till I go to work in the early morning lol.
Server: Carbuncle
Game: FFXI
Posts: 481
By Carbuncle.Scarmiglione 2014-03-10 15:22:48
My Gamestop isn't doing a midnight release, boooo.
Server: Sargatanas
Game: FFXIV
Posts: 232
By Ravant Lehnsherr 2014-03-10 17:02:23
Carbuncle.Scarmiglione said: »My Gamestop isn't doing a midnight release, boooo.
:( Just called mine and they aren't either. Sucks
By Kalila 2014-03-10 17:24:18
Mine will be :3
336 minutes away!!
Server: Shiva
Game: FFXI
Posts: 8022
By Shiva.Viciousss 2014-03-10 20:09:07
My gamestop is doing a midnight release for Titanfall, and Dark Souls 2! But I will just be getting TF (<_<). It looks like early copies weren't sent out to reviewers, because there are no reviews out for DS2.
Cerberus.Draupnir
Server: Cerberus
Game: FFXI
Posts: 2119
By Cerberus.Draupnir 2014-03-10 20:10:06
I only ordered TF, I still have yet to finish dark souls myself but slowly getting there.
By Kalila 2014-03-10 20:15:52
My gamestop is doing a midnight release for Titanfall, and Dark Souls 2! But I will just be getting TF (<_<). It looks like early copies weren't sent out to reviewers, because there are no reviews out for DS2. There are currently 2 reviews out.
By Kalila 2014-03-10 22:39:57
We're off to go pick up Dark Souls II :3
Server: Sargatanas
Game: FFXIV
Posts: 232
By Ravant Lehnsherr 2014-03-10 23:06:29
We're off to go pick up Dark Souls II :3
Hate.You.
11 more hours!
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Resources
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News
| July 14, 2012 - Dark Souls for PC Will Use GFWL After All
June 20, 2012 - Dark Souls discounted to under $30 on Playstation 3 and Xbox 360
June 12, 2012 - Localising Dark Souls
June 7, 2012 - Dark Souls: PC version will have "minimal mouse and keyboard support," uses Games for Windows Live "to provide game as soon as possible."
June 7, 2012 - From Software "having a tough time" porting Dark Souls to PC, frame rate issues remain
May 31, 2012 - Dark Souls PC coming to Steam, consoles to get PC content
April 12, 2012 - Gamers rallying against Dark Souls PC using Games for Windows Live
April 7, 2012 - Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition coming to PC in August
January 13, 2012 - Dark Souls PC petition at nearly 70,000 signatures, Namco listening
Jan 8th, 2012 - Dark Souls admin suggests PC could happen with a petition |
Character Builds
Character builds can be either PvP, PvE, or both. You can specify which if you wish, but I'll be listing any builds posted in this topic here. Use the Dark Souls Character Planner linked above to create a link to your build for others to view.
Dark Souls Map
New ContentNew Bosses - Including Artorias of Abyss, Chimera of Tomb, and more
PVP Online Matchmaking System - Quick matching for co-op or PVP
New Areas – Including Oolacile Tomb, Old Ruins and more
New Enemies – Including Abyss Guard, Chained Prisoner and more
New NPCs – Including Hawkeye Gough and more
New Weapons and Armor – Equip some from the new bosses, enemies, and NPCs
I'll try my best to update the OP with any information posted in this topic.
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