Ok, I'm also thinking about get this, but I don't have online (don't wanna pay for gold) so is it worth if I'm just gonna play offline?
1. The difficulty of the game is retardedly exaggerated. It is no more difficult than your typical game from the NES/SNES era. Stop being a pussy. Put the game in your console and start playing now.
2. Do not play offline. The online component is a big part of what makes the Souls games what they are.
3. Be careful what class you start out with. The most difficult part of the game is the first 5-6 hours or so. Your starting class will affect this.
4. Do not listen to the masochists who are telling you that the game will be more enjoyable if you intentionally make things more difficult for yourself. Nothing wrong with using the Drake Sword or checking the wiki from time to time, especially when trying to decide what weapons to upgrade. Though the less you use it, the better.
5. Learn to watch your stamina bar and manage your stamina. This is a big part of the combat.
6. Learn and upgrade pyromancy as quickly as possible.
7. Take back the rental and buy the damn game. This is a game that deserves your money. And buy Demon's Souls while you are at it and play that first.
My only advice is; try to stay human.
Ohh, why?
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OP: Just try and enjoy this game. It's a decent one.
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I have a quick question: Hows the level of exploration in Dark Souls. I wasnt a big fan of the hub world in Demons Souls. I read that in Dark Souls, its one seamless world with lots to explore. Is this true? And are there parts where you can explore at your leasure without the fear of being mauled, tortured or killed?
I have a quick question: Hows the level of exploration in Dark Souls. I wasnt a big fan of the hub world in Demons Souls. I read that in Dark Souls, its one seamless world with lots to explore. Is this true? And are there parts where you can explore at your leasure without the fear of being mauled, tortured or killed?
Everything is connected and fully seamless. I haven't encountered anything like a "zone" except for. Finding shortcuts from one area to another is always a good feeling.sen's to anor londo
As long as you're well equipped, you can explore any place you want whenever, even if you're not "supposed" to be there. It comes down to your own skill and confidence. It's amazing how much this game levels you up in that regard.
Less than half.Here's a question: I'm a Blighttown now, how far into the game am I?
I have a quick question: Hows the level of exploration in Dark Souls. I wasnt a big fan of the hub world in Demons Souls. I read that in Dark Souls, its one seamless world with lots to explore. Is this true? And are there parts where you can explore at your leasure without the fear of being mauled, tortured or killed?
Less than half.
How're the diversity of the environments? Other than ruined castles, is there a nice variety of places to explore? And are there some NPC's to interact with, and lore to learn?
How're the diversity of the environments? Other than ruined castles, is there a nice variety of places to explore? And are there some NPC's to interact with, and lore to learn?
There's one point at which the 'main' game world is split into two - other than that, everything is connected, often in multiple ways, and discovering all the different shortcuts between areas really lends itself to a feeling that you're "mastering" the game world. There are also a couple of areas that are separate from the 'world', and they're both completely optional areas that you need to explore to find the entrances to (there are two more optional areas that are connected to the game world but still require exploration to find).
For my money, it's definitely the best exploration game of this generation - not in the sense that there are hundreds of mostly-identical, mostly-forgettable locations, like in a Bethesda game, but in the sense that everything you find has a purpose, and when you find something new, it's either going to be extremely useful to you, or feature a bunch of things that you've never seen before. The environments are incredibly varied - it'd really be a shame to spoil them by listing them off, but you go from snow-covered, mountainous castles to underground volcanic hellscapes, and pretty much everything in between.
As for being able to wander around without fear of being killed... Not exactly. But most of the game's really tough enemies don't respawn once you've killed them, and once you've cleared the tough enemies, lit the bonfires, etc, the normal enemies that are left behind never seem particularly scary.
Agreed with everything except for the Drake Sword bit. If you compare that thing to the other weapons you could reasonably have at the point in the game, it is so much better by such a huge margin that I think it's hard to argue that the sword should be used at that point.
It's cool that it's in the game, but it should really only be used as a last resort if you are really struggling with the game. The first half of that game just isn't balanced against the Drake Sword in the hands of a competent player. You really shouldn't be killing enemies in one hit like that.
As someone else already stated, it retards your development in the game, and once you get to Sen's Fortress, if you've just been plowing through the game with the Drake Sword, you are going to be in for a fucking rude awakening if you haven't learned to really function within that combat system.
Wow, thanks dude. You've really sold me on this. I was looking for an RPG, with a big world to explore, epic lore and story and unique enemies to overcome.
Don't be disheartened by the seeming lack of story at the beginning, it all comes together if you care to pay attention; it's all in the details.
Go get it, immediately
Any suggestions on what class of character to create for a beginner?
Beginning Class really doesn't matter that much. Generally people suggest Wanderer/Warrior/Bandit/Cleric. Those classes will make you comfortable with the melee combat, which is the absolute most important thing in the game.
Unless you have your heart set on some specific build like dex or magic, then you could pick a class that starts you off in the direction wanderer or magician. No starting class will really screw you off the bat except Deprived.
I'd say focus on Vitality/Endurance. Those are the two most important stats in the game, and will let you get away with more mistakes than you would with a low vit/end build.
Game can be rewarding but is a bitch to play sometimes. If you want a game with a fantasy setting may I humbly suggest Skyrim. Combat isn't nearly as fleshed out and balanced, but overall there is a lot more content and it's hella fun
Yeah, read the item descriptions if you want lore.Wow, thanks dude. You've really sold me on this. I was looking for an RPG, with a big world to explore, epic lore and story and unique enemies to overcome.
You can still learn spells with those classes, right? Someone suggested earlier in the thread to learn pyromance asap.
Yep, you can eventually use magic with any class. Certain classes just start you closer to get there.You can still learn spells with those classes, right? Someone suggested earlier in the thread to learn pyromance asap.
Any suggestions on what class of character to create for a beginner?
As someone else already stated, it retards your development in the game, and once you get to Sen's Fortress, if you've just been plowing through the game with the Drake Sword, you are going to be in for a fucking rude awakening if you haven't learned to really function within that combat system.
You won't be missing anything, but I feel the developers deserve your money for this.One more question, is there any hindrance to buying this used? I mean, is there any cool DLC ill be missing, or an online voucher pass?
One more question, is there any hindrance to buying this used? I mean, is there any cool DLC ill be missing, or an online voucher pass?
One more question, is there any hindrance to buying this used? I mean, is there any cool DLC ill be missing, or an online voucher pass?
Game can be rewarding but is a bitch to play sometimes. If you want a game with a fantasy setting may I humbly suggest Skyrim. Combat isn't nearly as fleshed out and balanced, but overall there is a lot more content and it's hella fun
Any suggestions on what class of character to create for a beginner?
Honestly, Skyrim has "more content" in terms of, like, the sheer amount of space in the world and the number of marked locations, but compared to Dark Souls, most of it feels like it was basically randomly generated, despite Bethesda "hand crafting" everything. It's like 20 McDonald's hamburgers compared with one really nice steak.
This sums up my experience with both games quite nicely. I would also add that the steak is cooked to a perfectly tender medium-rare and is supplemented with a bottle of your favorite steak sauce.Honestly, Skyrim has "more content" in terms of, like, the sheer amount of space in the world and the number of marked locations, but compared to Dark Souls, most of it feels like it was basically randomly generated, despite Bethesda "hand crafting" everything. It's like 20 McDonald's hamburgers compared with one really nice steak.
I love farming in Dark Souls and I don't care if it breaks the game. Since post patch, the dragons in Valley of the Drakes now drop dragon scales more regularly. My Drake Sword is about to be a +5. I kill most average enemies in 2-3 hits
Honestly, Skyrim has "more content" in terms of, like, the sheer amount of space in the world and the number of marked locations, but compared to Dark Souls, most of it feels like it was basically randomly generated, despite Bethesda "hand crafting" everything. It's like 20 McDonald's hamburgers compared with one really nice steak.
More like Skyrim is 20 awesome burgers made at home on a charcoal grill, and Dark Souls is a well-marbled, 1.5 inch thick, aged cut of ribeye with glass shards in it.