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Demon's Souls |OT2| Soulsuckingly brilliant RPG full of Demon's Crack
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TheExplodingHead
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4-1 is actually a fun level, just make sure to dodge or make the skeletons rebound off your shield before attacking. The Manta Ray's are what pisses me off in general about World 4, it's just constant cheap shots while I'm stuck fighting the gold skeletons. At least in 4-3 it's payback time on the Manta Ray's with the Stormruler!!!
My advice early on is go after the Cresent Falcon +1 at the first black skeleton, if you upgrade that it will come in handy.
Mad African
Banned
Just ordered this game from Amazon for $20.00.
My friend and I will both be playing it together, and we're looking forward to investing hours into this epic adventure.
My friend and I will both be playing it together, and we're looking forward to investing hours into this epic adventure.
archnemesis
Member
You can, but you get booted back to the main menu when you get disconnected. If you want to make sure you're playing offline you can simply sign out from your PSN account.darkvir said:
Johnlenham
Member
Had some bastard Black phantom appear and wreck all my shit in 1-3.
Thankfully I was trying out black leather over kings armour so it wasnt as expensive to fix but I litrally spent 15misn fighting this guy, even after he broke all my shit Magic weapon let me hit for 200-300.
Somehow though we would run at each other attack and such and then as I would hit him it would then give him the backstab?! happend a good 15 times but only on the last one did it actually take all my hp.
Alot of fun fighting him but the game fucked me over with his teleporting backstaberry
Thankfully I was trying out black leather over kings armour so it wasnt as expensive to fix but I litrally spent 15misn fighting this guy, even after he broke all my shit Magic weapon let me hit for 200-300.
Somehow though we would run at each other attack and such and then as I would hit him it would then give him the backstab?! happend a good 15 times but only on the last one did it actually take all my hp.
Alot of fun fighting him but the game fucked me over with his teleporting backstaberry
Metalmurphy
Member
*edit*
Sorry, wrong thread.
Sorry, wrong thread.
I managed to kill all five of the main Black Phantoms for PWCT. Now I need to stack up on supplies before I start killing vendors for PBCT.
I've cleared all stages now except for 1-4. Would it better to finish it first before starting the Mephistopheles quests?
I'm so close to getting a bunch of trophies but will need to wait until NG++ before I can unlock them. I just need three more unique weapons, two rings (I could probably have gotten both of these in this playthrough if Ostrava didn't disappear/die on me) and three spells.
I've cleared all stages now except for 1-4. Would it better to finish it first before starting the Mephistopheles quests?
I'm so close to getting a bunch of trophies but will need to wait until NG++ before I can unlock them. I just need three more unique weapons, two rings (I could probably have gotten both of these in this playthrough if Ostrava didn't disappear/die on me) and three spells.
So it is possible for someone that doesn't consider himself that good at games (I'm not bad, just not great - I'm very patient and methodical though which I think might help me out here...) to just ignore the guides and play the game though the first time as I would if the internet didn't exist?
sixteen-bit
Member
Sounds cool, I got to boot that up again after I beat Dark SoulsWario64 said:
Zombie James
Banned
Unlock the gates!
electroshockwave
Member
I think I'll be able to take a break from Dark Souls for the black world tendency event. That should make invasions and co-op pretty fun.
electroshockwave
Member
They probably mean the kingdom of Boletaria, as in all worlds, not just the Boletarian Palace.Zoe said:Only Boletaria?
I've been playing offline since the beginning of the year to keep PWWT anyway, but I still need to get the Black events in all the worlds.
And met Miralda? lol if so.Zoe said:
Took down the red dragon in 1-2 with Soul Arrow and 3-4 spices, without a single death. Then turn around and visit 2-1 for Blacksmith Ed...and die repeatedly to dogs and laughing fat officials. Switch from magic to spears for the dogs. And once I got the timing down, roasting fat officials was fun.
Got Water Veil and Protection from Freke's apprentice.
Then went to 4-1, and died in seconds to the damned rolling skeletons, lol. I died once each at each of the starting three skellies, before I figured out to block and use Fire Toss instead of Soul Arrow. Cheesed the Vanguard with Soul Arrow, ashamed to admit, but the guy's drops are useless. Then went in and took down Samurai Skeleton to get the Crescent Falchion and god this weapon rocks for royals. I've been pumping magic, and it's inhuman damage for a non-melee character. Brilliant from From
I've been playing Demon's Souls little by little for a couple weeks and haven't had any stretches that were TOO insanely difficult, but I'm kinda stuck at 4-2 now. I can make it past the first grim reaper. Two heavy arrows from my +4 Composite Long Bow and goodbye! I started getting owned by the rolling skeletons and manta rays outside the next area until I swapped the Cling Ring for the Thief's Ring. Golden armor dudes are easy to bait and take out.
But it's the next dark cave area that gets me every time. I'm not even sure what's killing me! But I'm pretty sure it's some kind of invisible ghost that backstabs me I'm not sure how to combat that...
But it's the next dark cave area that gets me every time. I'm not even sure what's killing me! But I'm pretty sure it's some kind of invisible ghost that backstabs me
I'm not sure how to combat that...Wolf Akela
Member
Heck yeah. Time to loot places like the dragon nest in 1-2.
Grinchy
Banned
When I finally got back into this game last year, it was during a pure black event. I had kinda forgotten about the world tendencies, and I just thought it was normal for black phantoms to appear in the levels. It was a great way to die and get good at the game.
When I got back to making my worlds pure white, it was like easy mode.
When I got back to making my worlds pure white, it was like easy mode.
AwesomeSauce
MagsMoonshine
I manhandled someone who invaded my game as the old monk. I straight up wrecked him with like 3 or 4 hits. I was so amped up after, that I went back and got summoned to be the old monk and destroyed the poor fellow.
i'm going to give this game one more serious try, but i'm having some problems getting into it:
1. started off as a soldier. pretty much cleared all of 1-1 aside from phalanx, who is giving me issues
2. i still have standard soldier weapons, a bastard sword, and two mail breakers
so aside from stocking up on turpentine and firebombs, i'm kinda at a loss of what to do. running around in a circle and occasionally dealing damage isn't my idea of fun either. i'm getting flashbacks of mh3 (or at least its demo).
1. started off as a soldier. pretty much cleared all of 1-1 aside from phalanx, who is giving me issues
2. i still have standard soldier weapons, a bastard sword, and two mail breakers
so aside from stocking up on turpentine and firebombs, i'm kinda at a loss of what to do. running around in a circle and occasionally dealing damage isn't my idea of fun either. i'm getting flashbacks of mh3 (or at least its demo).
cj_iwakura
Member
I'll be there for PBWT. I've done all the PWWT stuff multiple times.
zerokoolpsx
Member
So it's PWWT again? I'll check on my characters to see if I miss anything and be back again for PBWT.
AwesomeSauce
MagsMoonshine
Just demolished Miralda.
Went down the ladder and found armor, but I couldn't pick up the whole set, so I dropped what I grabbed (big mistake) and went back to Thomas to deposit items. I come back after destroying the black phantoms, and poof armor is gone. I wasn't going to use it since I like my quick roll, but was the armor special or something?
Went down the ladder and found armor, but I couldn't pick up the whole set, so I dropped what I grabbed (big mistake) and went back to Thomas to deposit items. I come back after destroying the black phantoms, and poof armor is gone. I wasn't going to use it since I like my quick roll, but was the armor special or something?
zerokoolpsx
Member
Just Brushwood Armor. No big deal. Biorr wears that armor set and can be killed for it.AwesomeSauce said:
ArachosiA 78
Member
How many hours need to be put into this before it starts to click?
I tried getting into it about 6 months ago. Played about 20 hours worth, but it just never really felt that fun to me.
But I want to like it because everyone else seems to think it's the greatest game this generation. And I would hate to miss out on a masterpiece.
Do I need to try again and put more time into it, or should I just accept that it's not for me?
I tried getting into it about 6 months ago. Played about 20 hours worth, but it just never really felt that fun to me.
But I want to like it because everyone else seems to think it's the greatest game this generation. And I would hate to miss out on a masterpiece.
Do I need to try again and put more time into it, or should I just accept that it's not for me?
arglebargle
Member
man, i was hoping for world tendency event this month.
i first started the game during the PBWT event last year. neutral, the game is basically easy when you grow accustomed to playing it in PB. for a beginner (as i was), 1-2 on PB has to be basically impossible
my suggestion is to use the pillars in that room to your advantage. if you keep them between you and the phalanx you should be able to restore health when you need it. other than that, just use the turpentine and take your time. really, "take your time" is important advice for the whole game.
i first started the game during the PBWT event last year. neutral, the game is basically easy when you grow accustomed to playing it in PB. for a beginner (as i was), 1-2 on PB has to be basically impossible
two red knights immediately after the last run away from the dragon? are you kidding me?
AniHawk said:
my suggestion is to use the pillars in that room to your advantage. if you keep them between you and the phalanx you should be able to restore health when you need it. other than that, just use the turpentine and take your time. really, "take your time" is important advice for the whole game.
TheExplodingHead
Banned
irriadin said:I've been playing Demon's Souls little by little for a couple weeks and haven't had any stretches that were TOO insanely difficult, but I'm kinda stuck at 4-2 now. I can make it past the first grim reaper. Two heavy arrows from my +4 Composite Long Bow and goodbye! I started getting owned by the rolling skeletons and manta rays outside the next area until I swapped the Cling Ring for the Thief's Ring. Golden armor dudes are easy to bait and take out.
But it's the next dark cave area that gets me every time. I'm not even sure what's killing me! But I'm pretty sure it's some kind of invisible ghost that backstabs me
Inside that area are basically sort of invisible ghosts, just lock-on and you'll get them every time. I'd recommend a fire-based weapon or Sticky White Stuff for dealing with them if they are too much trouble. Kill the Grim Reaper at the next little area and they all disappear.
The next enemies that will come out will laugh before they appear. They are basically little invisible enemies, just stand against a wall and hold block until they appear and you can lock-on. The next area down there will also be two more. After this is done all of the difficulty of the level is over, get ready for
Old Hero
Edit: When coming down the walkway towards a locked-on ghost ALWAYS have your shield up because they will shoot a beam at you that will carve your health. Even with a decent shield you might still take a bit of damage but just keep your shield up when approaching each locked-on ghost.
Tylahedras
Banned
ArachosiA 78 said:
Much as I love the game I'd say if you've already really put in more then 10 hours and it hasn't clicked you can probably safely drop it. It's hard with this game because I don't think it clicks right away for anyone, it certainly didn't for me.
I suppose a better question would be have you beaten a boss or two yet? It's about the time that I beat second boss that I knew I was in it to go the distance.
BlewHedgehog
Member
Trying to knock out all the PWWT events and there are some NPCs running around that I haven't seen before. The wiki has a bunch of info on how to approach fights against Satsuki and Scirvir, but doesn't really mention why to bother.
Do I want to kill these guys? Does it cause any problems later on or affect whether or not I get their black phantoms to spawn during PBWT?
Do I want to kill these guys? Does it cause any problems later on or affect whether or not I get their black phantoms to spawn during PBWT?