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Dark Souls & other Souls-Likes
By Kalila 2014-12-14 20:31:12
Bloodborne collector’s editions and pre-order extras revealed
Bloodborne Collector’s Edition ($99.60)
Bloodborne Nightmare Edition ($149.45)
Bloodborne PS4 game
SteelBook case
Premium art book with exclusive concept art
Digital soundtrack of the game
Bloodborne gothic notebook
Quill & red ink set
“Top Hat” Messenger skin
Bell trinket
‘Fedora’ Messenger Skin
Messengers deliver unique messages left by fellow journeymen to aid you on your quest, or fool you into making a fatal mistake. This Messenger is wearing a Fedora Hat and appears to you and other users when you leave a message in-game.
‘Bandages’ Messenger Skin
Messengers deliver unique messages left by fellow journeymen to aid you on your quest, or fool you into making a fatal mistake. This Messenger is wearing Bandages over their heads and appears to you and other users when you leave a message in-game.
Bloodborne ‘Saw Cleaver’ SteelBook
The Bloodborne SteelBook features unique artwork by From Software on the inside and out, and is exclusively available as a pre-order incentive.
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By Kalila 2014-12-14 20:39:59
japanese collector's edition slipcase:
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By Asura.Ackeronll 2014-12-15 12:23:12
Bismarck.Josiahfk said: »New beta came out this morning.
For Steamed Dark Souls, finally abandoning GFWL for it's multiplayer.
Invasions are in ~2 seconds now
Ok so I never finished Dark Souls .... How hard is it to get started in there as a sword and board kinda guy? Also is there a Way of the Blue covenant? I hate the PVP but like to Coop >_>
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By Grumpy Cat 2014-12-15 12:45:51
Bismarck.Josiahfk said: »New beta came out this morning.
For Steamed Dark Souls, finally abandoning GFWL for it's multiplayer.
Invasions are in ~2 seconds now
I am not sure what you mean by this....
If you play on Steam it no longer uses Games For Windows Live anymore?
Invasions are more frequent?
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By Ragnarok.Raenil 2014-12-15 12:46:35
Bismarck.Josiahfk said: »New beta came out this morning.
For Steamed Dark Souls, finally abandoning GFWL for it's multiplayer.
Invasions are in ~2 seconds now Odd, I'm not getting anything.
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By Ragnarok.Raenil 2014-12-15 12:59:25
No, I mean invasions/summons. GFWL is gone.
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By Ragnarok.Raenil 2014-12-15 13:02:00
I think DSCFix was messing with it. Doing a clean reinstall.
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By Asura.Ackeronll 2014-12-15 13:51:19
Ragnarok.Josiahfk said: »Bismarck.Josiahfk said: »New beta came out this morning.
For Steamed Dark Souls, finally abandoning GFWL for it's multiplayer.
Invasions are in ~2 seconds now
Ok so I never finished Dark Souls .... How hard is it to get started in there as a sword and board kinda guy? Also is there a Way of the Blue covenant? I hate the PVP but like to Coop >_> depends on your skill and gaming experience really. always react, not act etc
Warrior of the sun and princess covenent are based on co-op yeah
I meant more so the fact that in the Way of the Blue you get a person who will defend you against invaders lol
By Kalila 2014-12-18 18:22:17
New Details on Bloodborne Chalice Dungeons
By Masaaki Yamagiwa // Producer, Sony Computer Entertainment Japan Studio Dec 17, 2014
Hello, PlayStation fans! We had a great time in Las Vegas earlier this month, attending the Game Awards to debut our brand new Bloodborne gameplay trailer, and presenting a brand new game feature, Chalice Dungeons, on-stage at the PlayStation Experience keynote in front of the many fans in the audience — and so many more watching online.
The new Chalice Dungeon feature takes players into the depths of ancient underground ruins located beneath the city of Yharnam. By using holy chalices, players can enter these dungeons and explore the vast structures and multiple levels. However, every time a portal is opened up, the structure of the dungeon itself changes. These dungeons are filled with traps, nightmarish creatures, and of course rewards for brave and skilled hunters to claim whether they complete them on their own, or with the help of other hunters online.
Chalice Dungeons add a ton of additional content and replay value to the depth and richness of the full game itself, and can even be uploaded for other people to try out. Share your dungeons with your friends, or go online to find new Chalice Dungeons to explore. Even after you master the game, discovering all of the secrets it has to offer, there will be new challenges awaiting you.
I’m excited to be able to share some brand new details and screenshots of some of the dark and dangerous locations, as well as some of the gruesome inhabitants of these vast subterranean ruins. Hunters brave enough to make their way into the ruins will have to navigate through places like dreadful oily swamps and intricate, gothic, grand halls. But beware, not everything is as it seems. Whoever, or whatever, created these ruins did not want visitors; deadly traps, like these giant guillotine blades caked in blood of hunters past, could be anywhere.
Among the foul beasts and other creatures you’ll come across in the dungeons are the protectors and the protector ritual masters. Born in the depths of the dungeons and having never seen the light of day, these pale-skinned masters of the deep roam the halls, protecting the secrets held within. Despite their sunken, pitch-black eyes, be sure they will find you. Be especially mindful of the ritual masters, who perform a dark and ancient ceremony that few have lived to talk about.
If you caught our Chalice Dungeon live demo during the PlayStation Experience keynote a few weeks ago, you’ll recognize this final enemy, the ancient guard dog. With a rock-hard petrified exterior and clad in a dense cloak of flames, these ancient guard dogs are said to be the oldest creatures found in the ruins.
I hope you’re ready to hunt your nightmares starting on March 24th. |
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By Kalila 2014-12-18 18:27:40
The Ancient Watch Dog
A giant watch dog, with its withered stone-like body covered in a scorching hot flame, which watches over the underground ruins.
It is said that these unique guards cover themselves in a densely heated flame in order to fulfill their duties as guards of the ruins.
They are the most ancient of beings that reside within the ruins.
The Ritualist
Whether in a graveyard or in the bedroom, there will always be humans that are sleeping.
Among the the hunters survives the knowledge of individuals who prays for for those resting, a unique ritualist.
People who do not know of the ritualists will be terrified by their appearance and demeanor, labeling them as disgusting and repulsive, whereas that may just be pure prejudice… perhaps.
The Hunter of the Ancient Ruins
A large ancient ruin lies beneath the Ancient City of Yarnham.
It is said that within those ruins, the graves and rest places of those that are not human are laid, and there are wandering hunters who can be found protecting those silent ruins.
Born and bred in those damp ruins this Hunter lives on the flesh and blood of the dead. He has blue skin that has not seen the light of day and pupils that have reverted to a black color.
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By Cerberus.Maeldiar 2014-12-25 04:38:54
so my wife bought me a ps4 for christmas. I've never actually played a souls game but actually enjoyed watching play throughs on youtube of all 3 games by guys like epicnamebro. I haven't watched any content on bloodborne but it looks awesome and its a from software game.
So should I buy this and go in blind? I'd hate to spoiler myself on an rpg that I will play.
edit: im dumb with more research this game doesnt even come out til march lol. I'll definitely get it then, maybe get darksouls 2 for 360 in the meantime.
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By Asura.Ackeronll 2014-12-25 04:43:35
It seems like Souls games are hard to get spoiled tbh. Most of the lore in the games doesn't even seem to come from the actual characters but the item descriptions. Not sure if Bloodborne will be the same though.
You already got the hard part of the purchase over having a PS4. If you want to play Dark Souls II there is an enhanced version coming out in April for PS4 too. So Bloodborne and Dark Souls II away!
Oh and git gud and...
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By Kalila 2014-12-25 13:42:18
Cerberus.Maeldiar said: »so my wife bought me a ps4 for christmas. I've never actually played a souls game but actually enjoyed watching play throughs on youtube of all 3 games by guys like epicnamebro. I haven't watched any content on bloodborne but it looks awesome and its a from software game.
So should I buy this and go in blind? I'd hate to spoiler myself on an rpg that I will play.
edit: im dumb with more research this game doesnt even come out til march lol. I'll definitely get it then, maybe get darksouls 2 for 360 in the meantime. 1. Yes, go in blind and try to avoid spoilers / walkthroughs to get the most pure experience of the game.
2. I would wait it out on DS2 since you just got a PS4, they are releasing a PS4 edition that includes all the DLC, with an upgraded graphics engine to match the PS4. So if you don't mind the wait I would suggest waiting.
By Kalila 2014-12-25 13:43:43
It seems like Souls games are hard to get spoiled tbh. Most of the lore in the games doesn't even seem to come from the actual characters but the item descriptions. Not sure if Bloodborne will be the same though. The Souls games does have a lot of lore from item descriptions, but a lot of it comes from character dialog, as well as the environment.
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By Asura.Ackeronll 2014-12-25 15:40:54
It seems like Souls games are hard to get spoiled tbh. Most of the lore in the games doesn't even seem to come from the actual characters but the item descriptions. Not sure if Bloodborne will be the same though. The Souls games does have a lot of lore from item descriptions, but a lot of it comes from character dialog, as well as the environment. Dark Souls II doesn't >_> That's why they are releasing the Scholar of the First Sin to add a Narrator to help flesh out the hard to find story.
By Kalila 2014-12-25 16:22:57
It seems like Souls games are hard to get spoiled tbh. Most of the lore in the games doesn't even seem to come from the actual characters but the item descriptions. Not sure if Bloodborne will be the same though. The Souls games does have a lot of lore from item descriptions, but a lot of it comes from character dialog, as well as the environment. Dark Souls II doesn't >_> That's why they are releasing the Scholar of the First Sin to add a Narrator to help flesh out the hard to find story. Just look up Vaatividya and you'll know everything you need to about DS2 :P
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By Asura.Ackeronll 2014-12-25 17:02:56
Still think my Theory of the story is the best one.
Your guy could be an astronaut who lost his job and got 'cursed' while living homeless on the streets and then fell into a lake somewhere after meeting some blind old lady in the woods. Then gets told by complete strangers to go places and do stuff till he finally finds a chair to sit in.
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By Ragnarok.Raenil 2014-12-25 20:21:14
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By Kalila 2014-12-26 19:14:06
Durante:
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Quote: Good news: everything's ok guys!
I just called Volker Rieck from FDS File Defense Service. They were indeed hired by Bandai Namco, but not the germany division, but the Europe one, to take down all the debug mode patches.
Dutante's DSfix was not part of the plan!
Mr. Rieck is currently writing emails to Namco and dropbox to clear everything. Durante is allowed to reupload the patch, there is nothing wrong with it.
Mr. Rieck was nice and took the time to explain the situation to me. I am currently on the phone, so I might add a bit more information when I come home in a few hours.
edit: also shame on the guy who send him a mail full of threats. He was a bit disturbed by that.
edit2: It was Bamco Europe who was asked by Bamco Japan, not US. Misremembered that, sorry!
By Kalila 2015-01-07 16:45:23
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By Valefor.Prothescar 2015-01-15 22:23:07
Feb. 5 Patch
Brand New NPC
The Scholar of the First Sin character appears throughout the game and will reveal a new path through the Dark Souls II universe. What will this mysterious new character reveal to players?
Expanded Item Descriptions
Many items contain expanded descriptions to help deepen the lore in the Dark Souls II universe.
New Items
Players will gain access to a new item: the Agape Ring. When players equip the new Agape Ring, souls collected from kills during online play will be absorbed by the ring rather than the player. This allows players to control their online matchmaking experience by limiting their total souls collected.
Online Matching Improvements
The bonfire warp selection screen will now highlight the top three areas where players will have the best chance to connect with other players online.
White phantoms will remain in other players’ worlds for longer periods of time. Also, white phantoms will no longer return to their world if time runs out during a boss battle.
Other improvements to the matchmaking system will help players connect and enjoy Dark Souls II online.
New Enemy Behavior
The Imitation spell now affects normal enemies.
Covenant of Champions
Choosing to enter the Covenant of Champions will now allow enemies to continue to respawn after being defeated.
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By Asura.Alexandero 2015-01-15 23:08:11
God I wish this would come to PC. I miss my "Souls"-ish games!
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By Ragnarok.Raenil 2015-01-29 14:53:50
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By Kalila 2015-01-29 18:36:54
Just finished watching, I kinda knew he was. He was so quiet for so long, it just makes sense. I'm glad to see that he's getting to do what he wants to do. It would kinda suck not being able to experience the games like you use to, just a pure fan passion project that inspired so many people to not only play the game and learn about the story and lore, but inspire others to take the torch, in a way, and let others make creative lore content as well.
I'm sure Vaati was inspired but ENB, and he's only the most known for lore now when there are dozens more. It's people like ENB and Vaati that inspire us to think critically about what we're actually experiencing, and interpreting it in a way that we can connect the pieces together.
Miyazaki's work on Dark Souls and Demon's Souls was incredible, and I'm very excited to see his work on Bloodborne. I just wish he had more of a hand in making Dark Souls 2. I hear the DLC fixes a lot of major issues people had with the game, which I'm glad to hear, but first impressions are important too. I'm sure DS2 scared off a lot of potential fans.
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By Asura.Ackeronll 2015-02-03 11:32:57
New Trailer for Sins of the First Scholar.
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Pursuer being added to the very beginning of the game >_> Gluck on that new players lmao
By Kalila 2015-02-05 17:31:47
Dark Souls 2: Preview of the Scholar of the First Sin [PS4]
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I'm loving these changes, not having played the game for months this will be great for me.
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After you click the link, the only thing you'll need to do is click "EDIT IN BROWSER", then add your FORUM name, then the gamertag/username for the platform you play the game on. Please do not copy and paste a cell, this will cause borders to look weird and I'll have to open it up to fix it.
This thread was created, by request, to promote discussion of Dark Souls. I'll be updating the OP with various resources, video links, upcoming news, character builds, PvP matching, and so on as users post.
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Resources
Videos
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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