paizo.com Recent Posts in Dark Souls. Anyone else playing?paizo.com Recent Posts in Dark Souls. Anyone else playing?2011-10-12T00:24:24Z2011-10-12T00:24:24ZRe: Forums: Video Games: Dark Souls. Anyone else playing?Jam412https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mz2h&page=2?Dark-Souls-Anyone-else-playing#972015-03-17T17:08:39Z2015-03-17T17:08:39Z<p>Anyone seen this map of <a href="http://www.tettix.net/files/lordran.png" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Lordran?</a> It is ginormus.</p>Anyone seen this map of Lordran? It is ginormus.Jam4122015-03-17T17:08:39ZRe: Forums: Video Games: Dark Souls. Anyone else playing?w01fe01https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mz2h&page=2?Dark-Souls-Anyone-else-playing#962013-07-18T02:33:15Z2013-07-18T02:33:15Z<p>does this game still need mods to fix some of its issues on pc?</p>does this game still need mods to fix some of its issues on pc?w01fe012013-07-18T02:33:15ZRe: Forums: Video Games: Dark Souls. Anyone else playing?Umbral Reaverhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mz2h&page=2?Dark-Souls-Anyone-else-playing#952013-07-17T13:34:44Z2013-07-17T13:34:44Z<p>I am up to Sen's Fortress. Curently SL 41. Wearing full elite knight and toting a dark knight sword and dark knight shield. :3</p>
<p>I'm not sure when I should start working on vitality. I've been prioritising endurance so far. My strength is only 21, too.</p>I am up to Sen's Fortress. Curently SL 41. Wearing full elite knight and toting a dark knight sword and dark knight shield. :3
I'm not sure when I should start working on vitality. I've been prioritising endurance so far. My strength is only 21, too.Umbral Reaver2013-07-17T13:34:44ZRe: Forums: Video Games: Dark Souls. Anyone else playing?Jam412https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mz2h&page=2?Dark-Souls-Anyone-else-playing#942013-07-17T12:32:36Z2013-07-17T12:32:36Z<p><a href="http://www.redbubble.com/people/helloashwee/works/9749851-dark-souls-anor-londo-archers?body_color=asphalt&p=t-shirt&print_location=front&ref=shop_grid&style=mens" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">This shirt.</a></p>This shirt.Jam4122013-07-17T12:32:36ZRe: Forums: Video Games: Dark Souls. Anyone else playing?Sebastrdhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mz2h&page=2?Dark-Souls-Anyone-else-playing#932013-06-29T09:56:07Z2013-06-28T17:04:19Z<p>If you're looking for some help with this game, I highly recommend <a href="http://darksoulswiki.wikispaces.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">the wiki.</a> There's a lot of good information, and the forumites there are very helpful.</p>If you're looking for some help with this game, I highly recommend the wiki. There's a lot of good information, and the forumites there are very helpful.Sebastrd2013-06-28T17:04:19ZRe: Forums: Video Games: Dark Souls. Anyone else playing?nidhohttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mz2h&page=2?Dark-Souls-Anyone-else-playing#922013-06-28T15:06:14Z2013-06-28T15:06:14Z<p>Nice thead you have going on here guys! :D</p>
<p>I was told about dark souls by a friend some months ago and it's been my favourite game since. Even with more than 500 hours of gameplay on my back the game keeps me hooked.</p>
<p>I begun, like many of us, clueless. I had no experience with demon souls either. This game is harsh man! I choose a wanderer with the master key on my first playthrough. I was dying to skeletons on the graveyard and to ghosts in New Londo before I learnt the basics of leveling. I ground my way through the burg, got crushed by taurus, then patted on the back by solaire to be swiftly burnt to a crisp by the hellkite dragon...</p>
<p>It feels like it was a long time ago. Today, after several playthroughs with diferent builds I can say I enjoy this game even more. Even if player vs environment can be overcome (relatively) easily player vs player or cooperative are still an infinite source of enjoyment.</p>
<p>Having spent the last months darkwraithing as a SL1 I think I'm over it for now. My plan is to build characters at diferent soul levels to coop at any range. Currently from sl1 to sl36 and from 60 to 130.</p>
<p>Hit me on the XBOX360 BROs gamertag is UriOld. Praise the sun!!! \o/</p>Nice thead you have going on here guys! :D
I was told about dark souls by a friend some months ago and it's been my favourite game since. Even with more than 500 hours of gameplay on my back the game keeps me hooked.
I begun, like many of us, clueless. I had no experience with demon souls either. This game is harsh man! I choose a wanderer with the master key on my first playthrough. I was dying to skeletons on the graveyard and to ghosts in New Londo before I learnt the basics of leveling....nidho2013-06-28T15:06:14ZRe: Forums: Video Games: Dark Souls. Anyone else playing?Jam412https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mz2h&page=2?Dark-Souls-Anyone-else-playing#912013-06-20T13:08:01Z2013-06-20T13:08:01Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">James Keegan wrote:</div><blockquote> Favorite bosses so far? </blockquote><p>A flip side to this. I fought the Stray Demon last night and while the fight itself was fun, during the five or six times that I fought it, I never really saw the thing's head. During the battle, the camera stays so low that my field of vision was pretty much constantly locked onto it's butt and crotch. I only ever saw from it's chest down.James Keegan wrote:Favorite bosses so far?
A flip side to this. I fought the Stray Demon last night and while the fight itself was fun, during the five or six times that I fought it, I never really saw the thing's head. During the battle, the camera stays so low that my field of vision was pretty much constantly locked onto it's butt and crotch. I only ever saw from it's chest down.Jam4122013-06-20T13:08:01ZRe: Forums: Video Games: Dark Souls. Anyone else playing?Icyshadowhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mz2h&page=2?Dark-Souls-Anyone-else-playing#902013-06-12T07:56:08Z2013-06-12T07:56:08Z<p>I wonder why I haven't posted here, considering I do have the game. My characters are...</p>
<p>1st = Pure Strength character. Just need to clear Ash Lake and get some Fire Keeper souls before saying hello to Gwyn.</p>
<p>2nd = Strength / Faith hybrid. Killed Manus last night with a friends, still need to gather the Lord Souls and kill Kalameet with him.</p>
<p>3rd = Dexterity / Faith hybrid. Have been stuck in the Depths for quite a while. I should learn how to wield the Uchigatana properly so I can move forward.</p>
<p>4th = Pure Intelligence character. Beaten everything except Ash Lake. And I realized I forgot to make her a Gravelord servant for the Miracles, which is frustrating...</p>I wonder why I haven't posted here, considering I do have the game. My characters are...
1st = Pure Strength character. Just need to clear Ash Lake and get some Fire Keeper souls before saying hello to Gwyn.
2nd = Strength / Faith hybrid. Killed Manus last night with a friends, still need to gather the Lord Souls and kill Kalameet with him.
3rd = Dexterity / Faith hybrid. Have been stuck in the Depths for quite a while. I should learn how to wield the Uchigatana properly so I can move...Icyshadow2013-06-12T07:56:08ZRe: Forums: Video Games: Dark Souls. Anyone else playing?Jam412https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mz2h&page=2?Dark-Souls-Anyone-else-playing#892013-06-11T12:13:07Z2013-06-11T12:13:07Z<p>Beat Ornstein and Smough last night! Huzzah! </p>
<p>Being able to warp between bonfires is the best thing ever.</p>Beat Ornstein and Smough last night! Huzzah!
Being able to warp between bonfires is the best thing ever.Jam4122013-06-11T12:13:07ZRe: Forums: Video Games: Dark Souls. Anyone else playing?Jam412https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mz2h&page=2?Dark-Souls-Anyone-else-playing#882013-06-10T17:59:55Z2013-06-10T17:59:55Z<p>New Dark Souls 2 trailer, fresh off the E3 presses: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ecITYi40tA&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> Linky </a></p>New Dark Souls 2 trailer, fresh off the E3 presses: LinkyJam4122013-06-10T17:59:55ZRe: Forums: Video Games: Dark Souls. Anyone else playing?James Keeganhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mz2h&page=2?Dark-Souls-Anyone-else-playing#872013-06-11T12:11:07Z2013-06-10T14:50:27Z<p>The oddest thing is that in my mind I thought,"All right, done with Dark Souls! Now I can finish my other games!", and then I played something else for a little while and thought,"Hmm. I'd rather play Dark Souls."</p>The oddest thing is that in my mind I thought,"All right, done with Dark Souls! Now I can finish my other games!", and then I played something else for a little while and thought,"Hmm. I'd rather play Dark Souls."James Keegan2013-06-10T14:50:27ZRe: Forums: Video Games: Dark Souls. Anyone else playing?James Keeganhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mz2h&page=2?Dark-Souls-Anyone-else-playing#862013-06-10T14:20:57Z2013-06-10T14:20:57Z<p>I think I started him new after putting the game down for a while. Mostly what I did was focus- getting my strength up to about 30, a nice high endurance so I can wear heavy armor without Havel's Ring, enough vitality to take some swings and then just ignore faith/intelligence so I'm not being too general. The other thing that helped was the lightning stoneplate ring the merchant in Sen's Fortress sells. </p>
<p>For me, I summoned Solaire to take some of the initial heat off and then eliminated Smough first. Once Smough goes down, it's a matter of learning Super Ornstein's move set and knowing how to anticipate what's coming. With the exception of his butt slam attack, you can stay right up against him (like, literally in his crotch) and chip away safely. His spear will go right over you, especially that cattle-prod impale move.</p>I think I started him new after putting the game down for a while. Mostly what I did was focus- getting my strength up to about 30, a nice high endurance so I can wear heavy armor without Havel's Ring, enough vitality to take some swings and then just ignore faith/intelligence so I'm not being too general. The other thing that helped was the lightning stoneplate ring the merchant in Sen's Fortress sells.
For me, I summoned Solaire to take some of the initial heat off and then eliminated...James Keegan2013-06-10T14:20:57ZRe: Forums: Video Games: Dark Souls. Anyone else playing?Jam412https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mz2h&page=2?Dark-Souls-Anyone-else-playing#852013-06-10T14:03:20Z2013-06-10T14:03:20Z<p>Also, was this the character that you abandoned in Anor Londo or your new play through? If it was your new one, what sort of changes did you make that allowed you to get over the O&S hump?</p>Also, was this the character that you abandoned in Anor Londo or your new play through? If it was your new one, what sort of changes did you make that allowed you to get over the O&S hump?Jam4122013-06-10T14:03:20ZRe: Forums: Video Games: Dark Souls. Anyone else playing?Jam412https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mz2h&page=2?Dark-Souls-Anyone-else-playing#842013-06-10T13:18:11Z2013-06-10T13:18:11Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">James Keegan wrote:</div><blockquote> I was a Knight, cranked up my strength to 34, dex to 18, vitality to somewhere in the 20s, endurance 40, faith 12 (just for Heal). Stuck with the elite knight armor the whole way, upgraded the chest piece to +9, the rest around +7. +15 longsword was my go-to weapon with a +5 black knight shield. For rings, I went with favor and protection after dealing with Lautrec in Anor Londo and the cloranthy ring from the Great Hollow to keep my stamina regenerating quickly. I also made the Greatshield of Artorias, but it's resistances aren't as good as the Black Knight shield, so the latter won out. </blockquote><p>Cool. Sounds pretty similar to my character, though I focused on Dex instead of Str. I'm using the Sliver Knight straight sword at +5 and the Silver knight's shield +3, also using the elite knight set.
<p>The ring of favor and protection has been great. I was so happy when I killed that murderous jerk. We actually double ko'ed each other! It was a super intense moment waiting to see if the game would give me credit for the kill, but it did.</p>James Keegan wrote:I was a Knight, cranked up my strength to 34, dex to 18, vitality to somewhere in the 20s, endurance 40, faith 12 (just for Heal). Stuck with the elite knight armor the whole way, upgraded the chest piece to +9, the rest around +7. +15 longsword was my go-to weapon with a +5 black knight shield. For rings, I went with favor and protection after dealing with Lautrec in Anor Londo and the cloranthy ring from the Great Hollow to keep my stamina regenerating quickly. I also...Jam4122013-06-10T13:18:11ZRe: Forums: Video Games: Dark Souls. Anyone else playing?James Keeganhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mz2h&page=2?Dark-Souls-Anyone-else-playing#832013-06-10T02:41:19Z2013-06-10T02:41:19Z<p>I was a Knight, cranked up my strength to 34, dex to 18, vitality to somewhere in the 20s, endurance 40, faith 12 (just for Heal). Stuck with the elite knight armor the whole way, upgraded the chest piece to +9, the rest around +7. +15 longsword was my go-to weapon with a +5 black knight shield. For rings, I went with favor and protection after dealing with Lautrec in Anor Londo and the cloranthy ring from the Great Hollow to keep my stamina regenerating quickly. I also made the Greatshield of Artorias, but it's resistances aren't as good as the Black Knight shield, so the latter won out.</p>I was a Knight, cranked up my strength to 34, dex to 18, vitality to somewhere in the 20s, endurance 40, faith 12 (just for Heal). Stuck with the elite knight armor the whole way, upgraded the chest piece to +9, the rest around +7. +15 longsword was my go-to weapon with a +5 black knight shield. For rings, I went with favor and protection after dealing with Lautrec in Anor Londo and the cloranthy ring from the Great Hollow to keep my stamina regenerating quickly. I also made the Greatshield...James Keegan2013-06-10T02:41:19ZRe: Forums: Video Games: Dark Souls. Anyone else playing?Jam412https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mz2h&page=2?Dark-Souls-Anyone-else-playing#822013-06-09T23:31:18Z2013-06-09T23:31:18Z<p>Out of curiosity, which build did you end up finishing the game with?</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">James Keegan wrote:</div><blockquote> I actually just started over with another knight after getting stuck on Ornstein and Smough in Anor Londo. Also decided not to go for the drake sword in the early going on this playthrough- the early sections are a lot more challenging without it. </blockquote><p>Out of curiosity, which build did you end up finishing the game with?
James Keegan wrote:I actually just started over with another knight after getting stuck on Ornstein and Smough in Anor Londo. Also decided not to go for the drake sword in the early going on this playthrough- the early sections are a lot more challenging without it.Jam4122013-06-09T23:31:18ZRe: Forums: Video Games: Dark Souls. Anyone else playing?Jam412https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mz2h&page=2?Dark-Souls-Anyone-else-playing#812013-06-08T20:32:32Z2013-06-08T20:32:32Z<p>Oh boy. They sure are. just got my butt kicked by them a couple times.</p>Oh boy. They sure are. just got my butt kicked by them a couple times.Jam4122013-06-08T20:32:32ZRe: Forums: Video Games: Dark Souls. Anyone else playing?James Keeganhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mz2h&page=2?Dark-Souls-Anyone-else-playing#802013-06-08T18:36:08Z2013-06-08T18:36:08Z<p>Awesome! Good luck with the rest of Anor Londo! Ornstein and Smough are easily one of the tougher boss fights, at least the first few attempts.</p>Awesome! Good luck with the rest of Anor Londo! Ornstein and Smough are easily one of the tougher boss fights, at least the first few attempts.James Keegan2013-06-08T18:36:08ZRe: Forums: Video Games: Dark Souls. Anyone else playing?Jam412https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mz2h&page=2?Dark-Souls-Anyone-else-playing#792013-06-08T18:12:03Z2013-06-08T18:12:03Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">James Keegan wrote:</div><blockquote><p> I beat it finally, then tore through Artorias of the Abyss. This weekend I'm hoping to beat the game- or get really close. Then I just have to beat Demon's Souls and I'll have a clear slate for Dark Souls 2 in March.</p>
<p>Anor Londo advice: •• spoiler omitted •• </blockquote><p>I used your advice and beat that part! Thanks!James Keegan wrote:I beat it finally, then tore through Artorias of the Abyss. This weekend I'm hoping to beat the game- or get really close. Then I just have to beat Demon's Souls and I'll have a clear slate for Dark Souls 2 in March.
Anor Londo advice: ** spoiler omitted **
I used your advice and beat that part! Thanks!Jam4122013-06-08T18:12:03ZRe: Forums: Video Games: Dark Souls. Anyone else playing?James Keeganhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mz2h&page=2?Dark-Souls-Anyone-else-playing#782013-06-07T14:54:53Z2013-06-07T14:54:53Z<p>I beat it finally, then tore through Artorias of the Abyss. This weekend I'm hoping to beat the game- or get really close. Then I just have to beat Demon's Souls and I'll have a clear slate for Dark Souls 2 in March.</p>
<p>Anor Londo advice: [Spoiler omitted]</p>I beat it finally, then tore through Artorias of the Abyss. This weekend I'm hoping to beat the game- or get really close. Then I just have to beat Demon's Souls and I'll have a clear slate for Dark Souls 2 in March.
Anor Londo advice: [Spoiler omitted]James Keegan2013-06-07T14:54:53ZRe: Forums: Video Games: Dark Souls. Anyone else playing?Jam412https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mz2h&page=2?Dark-Souls-Anyone-else-playing#772013-06-07T13:59:25Z2013-06-07T13:59:25Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">James Keegan wrote:</div><blockquote> The Crystal Caves can die in a fire. That's all I have to say about that. </blockquote><p>I look forward to the day that I can loathe the place. I'm still getting shot off of the exterior of Anor Londo by those stupid crossbowman.James Keegan wrote:The Crystal Caves can die in a fire. That's all I have to say about that.
I look forward to the day that I can loathe the place. I'm still getting shot off of the exterior of Anor Londo by those stupid crossbowman.Jam4122013-06-07T13:59:25ZRe: Forums: Video Games: Dark Souls. Anyone else playing?James Keeganhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mz2h&page=2?Dark-Souls-Anyone-else-playing#762013-06-01T03:19:16Z2013-06-01T03:19:16Z<p>The Crystal Caves can die in a fire. That's all I have to say about that.</p>The Crystal Caves can die in a fire. That's all I have to say about that.James Keegan2013-06-01T03:19:16ZRe: Forums: Video Games: Dark Souls. Anyone else playing?Jam412https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mz2h&page=2?Dark-Souls-Anyone-else-playing#752013-05-31T18:22:56Z2013-05-31T18:22:56Z<p>Artorias of the abyss is half price on xbox live this week.</p>Artorias of the abyss is half price on xbox live this week.Jam4122013-05-31T18:22:56ZRe: Forums: Video Games: Dark Souls. Anyone else playing?Jack Rifthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mz2h&page=2?Dark-Souls-Anyone-else-playing#742013-04-20T11:02:28Z2013-04-20T11:02:28Z<p>Not bad at all, finally at the point I can kill the giant skellies in to hits with the black knight sword. But doing that is not as fast at all.</p>Not bad at all, finally at the point I can kill the giant skellies in to hits with the black knight sword. But doing that is not as fast at all.Jack Rift2013-04-20T11:02:28ZRe: Forums: Video Games: Dark Souls. Anyone else playing?havoc xiiihttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mz2h&page=2?Dark-Souls-Anyone-else-playing#732013-04-20T03:54:34Z2013-04-20T03:54:34Z<p>Well if your within 10 lvls of 45 unlikely at that point but if you are I'll drop a summon sign it'd be studioxiiicomic. </p>
<p>Oh also a quick and completely painless way to farm souls is the dragon bridge. Pop up just long enough to get the dragons attention run back down stairs. He toasts all the undead. Go down the ladder to the bonfire. Rinse and repeat. Roughly 500 souls per run.</p>Well if your within 10 lvls of 45 unlikely at that point but if you are I'll drop a summon sign it'd be studioxiiicomic.
Oh also a quick and completely painless way to farm souls is the dragon bridge. Pop up just long enough to get the dragons attention run back down stairs. He toasts all the undead. Go down the ladder to the bonfire. Rinse and repeat. Roughly 500 souls per run.havoc xiii2013-04-20T03:54:34Z