Dark Souls: Initial Thoughts

[CODE-D]

Whats the actual plot because I dont understand after playing why im playing and gathering all these souls and fighting these monsters?

 

[Sleepy Sol]

Just bought it today. Any tips at all? I kinda just dived in with a Knight which basically means I lose 4 points of potential stats, I think, right? Anyway, I'm already enjoying having my ass kicked and trying to time the parry and riposte. Made it up to the Taurus Demon and I'll probably beat him when I start to play again tonight.

 

[Bat Vader]

I have a gift; it's my tolerance for the pathetic internet sarcasm that pervades this site. Honestly, get a fucking life.

Ta da! And he does it again! Addresses none of the counterpoints and responds with only insults! What a display ladies and gentlemen!

This needs to stop. If you don't like what the person is saying than just add them to your ignore list. There is no need to antagonize the person or risk getting into trouble with the moderators.

 

[Xyphon]

I desperately need a "STOP STANDING AROUND AND HELP ME WITH THIS INVADER YOU FUCKING MORONS!" gesture. Just lost my last humanity because the 2 fuckwits I summoned stood back and jerked each other off while an invader attacked me.

I'm at the Ornstein and Smough fight, so I have one fucking hell of a backtracking session ahead of me so I can get some more fucking humanity. -.-

 

[Itsthefuzz]

Just bought it today. Any tips at all? I kinda just dived in with a Knight which basically means I lose 4 points of potential stats, I think, right? Anyway, I'm already enjoying having my ass kicked and trying to time the parry and riposte. Made it up to the Taurus Demon and I'll probably beat him when I start to play again tonight.

Make sure to jump attack the Taurus demon, I didn't and it took me a while to beat him. My advice on parry/riposte: You can practice it if you want, but there are a lot of enemies you can't do that too, and it's too unreliable IMO...

Spoiler

Though, it might pay off to learn to parry most everything possible, the last boss himself is parry-able(OH GOD I HATED HIM, only because he LITERALLY swings and never stops, I only won by kiting him around a pillar.) Probably could have been easy if I could have parried all his moves, but I'm bad at it.

 

[Sleepy Sol]

Just bought it today. Any tips at all? I kinda just dived in with a Knight which basically means I lose 4 points of potential stats, I think, right? Anyway, I'm already enjoying having my ass kicked and trying to time the parry and riposte. Made it up to the Taurus Demon and I'll probably beat him when I start to play again tonight.

Make sure to jump attack the Taurus demon, I didn't and it took me a while to beat him. My advice on parry/riposte: You can practice it if you want, but there are a lot of enemies you can't do that too, and it's too unreliable IMO...

Spoiler

Though, it might pay off to learn to parry most everything possible, the last boss himself is parry-able(OH GOD I HATED HIM, only because he LITERALLY swings and never stops, I only won by kiting him around a pillar.) Probably could have been easy if I could have parried all his moves, but I'm bad at it.

I already beat the Taurus demon earlier tonight when I decided to play again (basically just did the plunge attack 3 or 4 times, yup. I can see myself playing the game in little chunks getting a bit further each time I play. Which kinda works for me right now since I'm busy often. I just reached the Undead Parish the last time I stopped playing, and I died at the beginning since I don't really have a good weapon right now (even backstabbing the boar 3 times didn't kill him) and don't have the dexterity to use a bow to obtain the Drake Sword.

 

[flangleelgnalf]

first time through wasn't horribly hard... the second time is.
stuck at the anor londo bosses for now...
Once I figured out where to go and how to parry it got a lot easier.
but yeah my only problem is the frame rate taking a dive when I least expect it. fairly rare for me though.

 

[QueenOliver]

I have a gift; it's my tolerance for the pathetic internet sarcasm that pervades this site. Honestly, get a fucking life.

Ta da! And he does it again! Addresses none of the counterpoints and responds with only insults! What a display ladies and gentlemen!

This needs to stop. If you don't like what the person is saying than just add them to your ignore list. There is no need to antagonize the person or risk getting into trouble with the moderators.

He is ignoring points. It is dishonest. I do not appreciate it. I am going to call him on it, especially since I predicted it. I do not simply "ignore" arguments I disagree with. I believe that invalidates the entire purpose of debate and discussion. I am perfectly capable of civil debate when the other party is, but even if that is not the case, I base the insults on the arguments and not the arguments on the insults.

I agree however that this thread is turning into a massive fail. Originally I took issue with him insulting the character of everyone in the thread having a good time with Dark Souls, and asserting that we all secretly agreed with him that the game is poorly made. I originally exercised great restraint and simply told him not to attack the rest of us in such a way. Which he did, for a while, simply criticizing the game and not the people who like it. And then he chose to go back to the same antics, and I progressively chose to respond with less and less reservation. If his shenanigans don't resume, I would be positively delighted to see this thread salvaged into something more constructive.

 

[AlternatePFG]

I'm wondering, what's so bad about Blighttown? I made it through and killed Queelag with little fuss. Not nearly as annoying as the Valley of Defilement from Demon's Souls, in my opinion.

 

[Tallim]

I'm wondering, what's so bad about Blighttown? I made it through and killed Queelag with little fuss. Not nearly as annoying as the Valley of Defilement from Demon's Souls, in my opinion.

Probably depends on how you are set up. I found Blighttown pretty challenging but I agree it is not a patch on the Valley Of Defilement in terms of annoyance. Most of my deaths were me instinctively rolling out the way of an attack and off a cliff.

 

[AlternatePFG]

I'm wondering, what's so bad about Blighttown? I made it through and killed Queelag with little fuss. Not nearly as annoying as the Valley of Defilement from Demon's Souls, in my opinion.

Probably depends on how you are set up. I found Blighttown pretty challenging but I agree it is not a patch on the Valley Of Defilement in terms of annoyance. Most of my deaths were me instinctively rolling out the way of an attack and off a cliff.

Yeah, I had a couple deaths from falling there, but didn't have any issue with the toxin dart guys or being poisoned.

You're not supposed to fight Ceaseless Discharge right after Queelag, right? Cause I went over there and got pounded into a fine paste. Ah well, I least I got a set of kickass armor out of it.

 

[ramboondiea]

I'm wondering, what's so bad about Blighttown? I made it through and killed Queelag with little fuss. Not nearly as annoying as the Valley of Defilement from Demon's Souls, in my opinion.

Probably depends on how you are set up. I found Blighttown pretty challenging but I agree it is not a patch on the Valley Of Defilement in terms of annoyance. Most of my deaths were me instinctively rolling out the way of an attack and off a cliff.

Yeah, I had a couple deaths from falling there, but didn't have any issue with the toxin dart guys or being poisoned.

You're not supposed to fight Ceaseless Discharge right after Queelag, right? Cause I went over there and got pounded into a fine paste. Ah well, I least I got a set of kickass armor out of it.

is the ceaseless discharge the giant lava thing near the gold hemmed armour? because you can kill him unarmed if you want, just aggro him untill he starts chasing you then run to the fog gate, when he lunges at you attack his fist(?) a few times and he falls off into the bottomless pit, easy kill, but dont continue on unless you think you can kill 4-6b taures demons

 

[Tallim]

I'm wondering, what's so bad about Blighttown? I made it through and killed Queelag with little fuss. Not nearly as annoying as the Valley of Defilement from Demon's Souls, in my opinion.

Probably depends on how you are set up. I found Blighttown pretty challenging but I agree it is not a patch on the Valley Of Defilement in terms of annoyance. Most of my deaths were me instinctively rolling out the way of an attack and off a cliff.

Yeah, I had a couple deaths from falling there, but didn't have any issue with the toxin dart guys or being poisoned.

You're not supposed to fight Ceaseless Discharge right after Queelag, right? Cause I went over there and got pounded into a fine paste. Ah well, I least I got a set of kickass armor out of it.

Wouldn't actually know, haven't been able to play as much as I wanted to. So I only got to Queelag last night. Although I do next to no damage to her (about 35-40 with strong attacks) Only had 1 crack at the fight though as it was 2am when I got there and I was exhausted. Can't wait to play tonight.

 

[RedEyesBlackGamer]

I'm wondering, what's so bad about Blighttown? I made it through and killed Queelag with little fuss. Not nearly as annoying as the Valley of Defilement from Demon's Souls, in my opinion.

Probably depends on how you are set up. I found Blighttown pretty challenging but I agree it is not a patch on the Valley Of Defilement in terms of annoyance. Most of my deaths were me instinctively rolling out the way of an attack and off a cliff.

Yeah, I had a couple deaths from falling there, but didn't have any issue with the toxin dart guys or being poisoned.

You're not supposed to fight Ceaseless Discharge right after Queelag, right? Cause I went over there and got pounded into a fine paste. Ah well, I least I got a set of kickass armor out of it.

is the ceaseless discharge the giant lava thing near the gold hemmed armour? because you can kill him unarmed if you want, just aggro him untill he starts chasing you then run to the fog gate, when he lunges at you attack his fist(?) a few times and he falls off into the bottomless pit, easy kill, but dont continue on unless you think you can kill 4-6b taures demons

And 7 Capra Demons. Seriously, fuck Demons Ruins. That place was insane.

 

[ramboondiea]

I'm wondering, what's so bad about Blighttown? I made it through and killed Queelag with little fuss. Not nearly as annoying as the Valley of Defilement from Demon's Souls, in my opinion.

Probably depends on how you are set up. I found Blighttown pretty challenging but I agree it is not a patch on the Valley Of Defilement in terms of annoyance. Most of my deaths were me instinctively rolling out the way of an attack and off a cliff.

Yeah, I had a couple deaths from falling there, but didn't have any issue with the toxin dart guys or being poisoned.

You're not supposed to fight Ceaseless Discharge right after Queelag, right? Cause I went over there and got pounded into a fine paste. Ah well, I least I got a set of kickass armor out of it.

is the ceaseless discharge the giant lava thing near the gold hemmed armour? because you can kill him unarmed if you want, just aggro him untill he starts chasing you then run to the fog gate, when he lunges at you attack his fist(?) a few times and he falls off into the bottomless pit, easy kill, but dont continue on unless you think you can kill 4-6b taures demons

And 7 Capra Demons. Seriously, fuck Demons Ruins. That place was insane.

AND Capra Demons!? i can honestly say i legged it after seeing all the taure guys, well i aint ever going back in there, one is enough to send me into a rage haha

 

[RedEyesBlackGamer]

I'm wondering, what's so bad about Blighttown? I made it through and killed Queelag with little fuss. Not nearly as annoying as the Valley of Defilement from Demon's Souls, in my opinion.

Probably depends on how you are set up. I found Blighttown pretty challenging but I agree it is not a patch on the Valley Of Defilement in terms of annoyance. Most of my deaths were me instinctively rolling out the way of an attack and off a cliff.

Yeah, I had a couple deaths from falling there, but didn't have any issue with the toxin dart guys or being poisoned.

You're not supposed to fight Ceaseless Discharge right after Queelag, right? Cause I went over there and got pounded into a fine paste. Ah well, I least I got a set of kickass armor out of it.

is the ceaseless discharge the giant lava thing near the gold hemmed armour? because you can kill him unarmed if you want, just aggro him untill he starts chasing you then run to the fog gate, when he lunges at you attack his fist(?) a few times and he falls off into the bottomless pit, easy kill, but dont continue on unless you think you can kill 4-6b taures demons

And 7 Capra Demons. Seriously, fuck Demons Ruins. That place was insane.

AND Capra Demons!? i can honestly say i legged it after seeing all the taure guys, well i aint ever going back in there, one is enough to send me into a rage haha

You have to for the story. Oh, and the Capra Demons respawn. And you fight another version of the Stray Demon before your next bonfire. Have fun.

 

[Doclector]

I've just purchased dark souls, and it's kicking my ass. Not since doom 2 have I got the feeling so instantly that a game truly, and utterly hates me.

And just like dark souls, I love it even whilst it shuts a door on my head repetedly.

 

[AlternatePFG]

You have to for the story. Oh, and the Capra Demons respawn. And you fight another version of the Stray Demon before your next bonfire. Have fun.

Speaking of the Stray Demon, when do you think it's a good time to revisit the Asylum and kill it?

Edit: Also, does anyone know what you forge with Queelag's soul?

 

[Daystar Clarion]

You have to for the story. Oh, and the Capra Demons respawn. And you fight another version of the Stray Demon before your next bonfire. Have fun.

Speaking of the Stray Demon, when do you think it's a good time to revisit the Asylum and kill it?

Edit: Also, does anyone know what you forge with Queelag's soul?

http://darksoulswiki.wikispaces.com/

The wiki is the best place to find out things that you would never figure out on your own.

It's still incomplete due to the game still be relatively new, but most of the equipment in the game is already mapped so that you know which Boss Souls do what.

As for Queelag's souls.

It lets you upgrade either a +10 curved sword, or +10 katana.

Queelag's Furysword for the former, and Chaos Blade for the latter.

You can upgrade using boss souls at the blacksmith in Anor Londo.

 

[guise709]

You have to for the story. Oh, and the Capra Demons respawn. And you fight another version of the Stray Demon before your next bonfire. Have fun.

Speaking of the Stray Demon, when do you think it's a good time to revisit the Asylum and kill it?

Edit: Also, does anyone know what you forge with Queelag's soul?

http://darksoulswiki.wikispaces.com/

The wiki is the best place to find out things that you would never figure out on your own.

It's still incomplete due to the game still be relatively new, but most of the equipment in the game is already mapped so that you know which Boss Souls do what.

As for Queelag's souls.

It let you upgrade either a +10 curved sword, or +10 katana.

Queelag's Furysword for the former, and Chaos Blade for the latter.

Use this wiki instead http://darksouls.wikidot.com/ its more complete and better written in most parts.