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Subject: I got Dark Souls for Christmas...

... and I'm about to fire it up. Any friendly advice, Flood, or words of encouragement before I plunge feet-first into hell?

Also, general Dark Souls discussion.

  • 12.29.2012 2:52 PM PDT
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''Misanthropes have some admirable if paradoxical virtues. It is no exaggeration to say that we are among the nicest people you are likely to meet. Because good manners build sturdy walls, our distaste for intimacy makes us exceedingly cordial "ships that pass in the night." As long as you remain a stranger we will be your friend forever.''

''I want people to be sincere; a man of honor shouldn't speak a single word that doesn't come straight from his heart. ''

Go to Dark Souls nexus.
NOW.

(unless you got it for console...)

[Edited on 12.29.2012 2:52 PM PST]

  • 12.29.2012 2:52 PM PDT
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Shields.

  • 12.29.2012 2:52 PM PDT


Posted by: ossku
Go to Dark Souls nexus.
NOW.

(unless you got it for console...)

Console plebeian race here, sadly. Although everyone says the PC version is difficult to play because of the controls, so I guess it's not all bad.

  • 12.29.2012 2:54 PM PDT

Learn to pace yourself in combat.
When you go to firelink Shrine, don't go to the graveyard.
Endurance is pretty nice if you're a melee character.

  • 12.29.2012 2:54 PM PDT

Be wary of gorgeous view.
Be wary of Darkwraith.
Be wary of fatty.
Praise the Sun!

  • 12.29.2012 2:54 PM PDT

"The point of war is not to die for your country but to make the other son of a -blam!- die for his." George S. Patton

Posted by: Achronos
Every post whining about the weekly update delays it by 5 minutes.

get the ds fix, and a xbox controller or you will not have fun on the pc.....

anyway im stuck at the 4 kings....

every time i get to the 4th king and that mother-blam!- kills me...

im using a +4 lightning bastard sword...

wat do

im souls level 72

  • 12.29.2012 2:55 PM PDT

On the Left

Godshatter: I can go all the way with someone without being attracted to them.
CamCamm: How does that work?
Godshatter: I'm easily aroused by anything that moves. It's a curse.
Brain says 'No, that's ugly', body says 'ugly is fine with me'.


Posted by: DethB2U
Be wary of gorgeous view.
Be wary of Darkwraith.
Be wary of fatty.
Praise the Sun!

  • 12.29.2012 3:00 PM PDT


Posted by: DethB2U
Be wary of gorgeous view.
Be wary of Darkwraith.
Be wary of fatty.
Praise the Sun!


Posted by: Hylebos
Learn to pace yourself in combat.
When you go to firelink Shrine, don't go to the graveyard.
Endurance is pretty nice if you're a melee character.

I'll try and keep these in mind haha.

The Pyromancer looks pretty interesting, an alright class for a beginner? I'd like to use something with magic, but I don't want to be biting off more than I can chew at first lol.

  • 12.29.2012 3:01 PM PDT

On the Left

Godshatter: I can go all the way with someone without being attracted to them.
CamCamm: How does that work?
Godshatter: I'm easily aroused by anything that moves. It's a curse.
Brain says 'No, that's ugly', body says 'ugly is fine with me'.


Posted by: King Leopold789
get the ds fix, and a xbox controller or you will not have fun on the pc.....

anyway im stuck at the 4 kings....

every time i get to the 4th king and that mother-blam!- kills me...

im using a +4 lightning bastard sword...

wat do

im souls level 72

Level 72 and you cant beat it!? lol I kicked their butts with a Katana lightning+9 i believe. And I was Close to your level.

  • 12.29.2012 3:01 PM PDT

Respect skill, Not rank.

http://fcwars.net/

learn how to dodge.
learn how to block.

after that you should be fine, really.


Posted by: Bradyizdabomb

The Pyromancer looks pretty interesting, an alright class for a beginner? I'd like to use something with magic, but I don't want to be biting off more than I can chew at first lol.


pyromancy and sorceries are very powerful, but they have limited uses before you have to rest. You can get pyromancies and sorceries at a later time as well. I'd recommend a melee character to start.

[Edited on 12.29.2012 3:04 PM PST]

  • 12.29.2012 3:02 PM PDT
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Maybe do a bit of research into character builds so you at least have some what of a fighting chance, but don't look at any guides your first time through, it is much better and more rewarding playing like that.

  • 12.29.2012 3:03 PM PDT


Posted by: King Leopold789

Use a faster weapon, and dear god use something that's better than Lightning.

  • 12.29.2012 3:03 PM PDT


Posted by: Elite Mouse
Maybe do a bit of research into character builds so you at least have some what of a fighting chance, but don't look at any guides your first time through, it is much better and more rewarding playing like that.


I did this, and I'm glad. I wanted to pick the Tiny Being's Ring as my starting gift because I thought HP regeneration would be the most helpful. Now I see that it only gives me +30 HP, which doesn't sound like too much. I'll probably go with the Master Key now.

  • 12.29.2012 3:46 PM PDT
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be ready to rage quit. A LOT.

  • 12.29.2012 3:48 PM PDT

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Im a anime fan. If you every need a anime recommendation just PM me. Currently watched over 280 anime.

Everything you need to know about Dark Souls.

  • 12.29.2012 3:48 PM PDT


Posted by: jacobwseibers
Everything you need to know about Dark Souls.


I lol'ed at the part with the ghosts, because my friend told me the exact same thing happened to him.

  • 12.29.2012 3:57 PM PDT

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Posted by: Bradyizdabomb

Posted by: jacobwseibers
Everything you need to know about Dark Souls.


I lol'ed at the part with the ghosts, because my friend told me the exact same thing happened to him.

Its happened to us all.

  • 12.29.2012 3:58 PM PDT

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That's right. I just dropped some AOL IM protocol.

Some people say to play it blind your first time (no walkthrough, FAQ, wiki, etc), but I totally used them and found it to be amazing.

It's kinda like going to New York City for the first time. You can have a lot of fun with someone who knows their way around. But some would prefer to eat at all the crappy restaurants they discover for themselves.

  • 12.29.2012 4:13 PM PDT


Posted by: xxMayDay31xx
Some people say to play it blind your first time (no walkthrough, FAQ, wiki, etc), but I totally used them and found it to be amazing.

It's kinda like going to New York City for the first time. You can have a lot of fun with someone who knows their way around. But some would prefer to eat at all the crappy restaurants they discover for themselves.

I like that analogy. I probably won't use a complete walkthrough, though. I think that's sort of defeating the purpose.

  • 12.29.2012 4:17 PM PDT
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It is very dark, and you are likely to be eaten by a Grue.

Get the resolution fix first for it. It looks great afterwards in full 1080 HD.

It's really not very hard at all. Don't worry about that. Don't use a guide on your first playthrough. You have unlimited NG+ and that's where you should go after all the secrets and whatnot.

[Edited on 12.29.2012 5:12 PM PST]

  • 12.29.2012 5:10 PM PDT