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invalid: Aug 1, 2005; by I Ozma Myself

So Amazon says they estimate my game to arrive today but still has the status "not shipped yet.

I'm about to click cancel and head into town to pick it up. Bastards!

# ¿ Oct 4, 2011 16:58

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# ¿ May 25, 2013 01:57

invalid: Aug 1, 2005; by I Ozma Myself

Utnayan posted:

I bought mine at Gamestop, and also didn't preorder my game.

Same. My Amazon preorder still said was expected to be here by today but haven't even left their HUB as of noon. I cancled and walked into Gamestop no problem.

I'm sorry, but gently caress Amazon for new games.

# ¿ Oct 4, 2011 18:30

invalid: Aug 1, 2005; by I Ozma Myself

What is it with RPGs and their counterparts?

I can't pick a character for the life of me. You'd think Knight vs Cleric would be of such little consiquence, but not for this man! It's like or death!

# ¿ Oct 4, 2011 18:52

invalid: Aug 1, 2005; by I Ozma Myself

Samurai Sanders posted:

Now, which gift you picked, THAT will make a difference.

That's right, I remember from the first game that in was all moot by the end anyway.

But starting gifts? Why are they doing this to me?! I refuse to look at the wiki this time! Is this what a junkie's relapse is like?

# ¿ Oct 4, 2011 18:58

invalid: Aug 1, 2005; by I Ozma Myself

Finally beat the first boss. Spent way too much time thinking I could get it to topple the roof on itself. Figure it out, walk out feeling like a complete badass only to find a the real Demon's Souls starts here moment.

This is what I signed up for.

# ¿ Oct 4, 2011 21:31

invalid: Aug 1, 2005; by I Ozma Myself

How the hell can I do Longo is I am out of the 'interact this ghosts' itens?

# ¿ Oct 5, 2011 00:47

invalid: Aug 1, 2005; by I Ozma Myself

Demtor posted:

Glad I wasn't the only one, good Christ I was kicking those guys around for a really.... really, long time. Thought I had explored the "up" part already. Time to start paying more attention.

I'm stuck here as well. Can't go down because of the ghosts and the skeletons aren't even giving me souls. Buncha jerks!

# ¿ Oct 5, 2011 02:20

invalid: Aug 1, 2005; by I Ozma Myself

I knew I wasn't crazy about the whole Amazon preorders. My intention is not to get all "I told you so", but it did seem like every release had multiple people complaining about not getting their copies within the first week.

I'm just glad I was able to cancel my copy and find a new one locally while driving around.

# ¿ Oct 5, 2011 02:30

invalid: Aug 1, 2005; by I Ozma Myself

Comrade Flynn posted:

Oh god, what gift do I take? So many decisions.

What if you took nothing like I did?

I DON'T NEED YOUR HANDOUT!

# ¿ Oct 5, 2011 02:57

invalid: Aug 1, 2005; by I Ozma Myself

Professor Latency posted:

I really hope you get jack poo poo for choosing nothing. It'd just be perfect. "Hey rear end in a top hat you're the one who didn't pick a gift. What, do you expect some sort of reward for how you are?"

But I am an rear end in a top hat

# ¿ Oct 5, 2011 03:04

invalid: Aug 1, 2005; by I Ozma Myself

WebDO posted:

I know people said it's cheap, but holy poo poo dive bombing the Taurus Demon with a battle axe is perhaps the most satisfying moment ever. I wish I could use the same technique on the Tower Knight or Adjudicator in Demon's Souls now...

I don't think it's cheap at all. I've spent almost three hours giving this ago thinking, "Hey, what's the longest, most pointy thing I could stick down this jerk's face?" I went with all my long thrusting weapons, a spear, now all I had left was a battle axe. I did more damage than anything, but I'm still stuck in front of those steps while he bashes me to death.

I know people are saying not to roll a thief as their first character, but that's what I went with for Demon's Souls, and I really, really miss dodging around and getting insta kills from behind.

I'm rerolling my knight to do this ASAP.

and any tips for that drat Taurus

# ¿ Oct 5, 2011 22:19

invalid: Aug 1, 2005; by I Ozma Myself

Emron posted:

There's really no other tips than what people have been saying over and over again. Do the thing you did to the tutorial boss. Wait until he steps away, run back up immediately, and repeat. It takes three hits from doing it this way to get him dead.

I guess my problem is that he never backs off me even for a second, so I never make it back to the ladder for a second try

# ¿ Oct 5, 2011 22:55

invalid: Aug 1, 2005; by I Ozma Myself

I thought I was hot poo poo when finally got past the dragon and assumed the level was over

loving rats

# ¿ Oct 6, 2011 04:56

invalid: Aug 1, 2005; by I Ozma Myself

I'm having a bit of a problem. Well, I guess it's typical for this game.

I started off in Londo. Left a lot of souls on the table, but that never bothers me too much, especially when you're under level 20 anyway.

I finally kill Taurus ManBearPig thinking this level was about to be finished. How wrong I was. Now having a lot of trouble with this next section.

This wouldn't be just a case of leaving around 10k in souls in the toilet, but when I sat my controller in my lap I accidently attacked the shop keeper and now all my stuff is falling apart.

Suggestions? Start over?

# ¿ Oct 6, 2011 14:47

invalid: Aug 1, 2005; by I Ozma Myself

Kweh posted:

If you just started and you want to buy ammo for ranged weapons (basic ammo like normal bolts and arrows) you are going to want him alive. Now would be a good time to experiment with the other classes I suppose?

Perfect advice, thanks! I don't want to roll a thief since that's what I used in the first game (and loved!), but something a little faster than the knight.

And some arrows would be a lifesaver right now. I WILL SHOOT THAT DRAGON'S TAIL NOW, DAMNIT!

# ¿ Oct 6, 2011 15:03

invalid: Aug 1, 2005; by I Ozma Myself

Is there any advantages to joining covs or is it just for squabbling drama?

# ¿ Oct 6, 2011 17:15

invalid: Aug 1, 2005; by I Ozma Myself

DeathSandwich posted:

Unique equipment and spells mostly.

But you can't join them all?

# ¿ Oct 6, 2011 17:18

invalid: Aug 1, 2005; by I Ozma Myself

So, I, uh, can't seem to fire my crossbow. The right ammo is loaded (I bought all just in case), but my guy just stands there.

I swear only 81% stupid.

# ¿ Oct 7, 2011 02:24

invalid: Aug 1, 2005; by I Ozma Myself

Well here I sit with my level 18 Knight completely unsure which direction to take him.

My stats so far:

code:

Vitality 14
Attunement 10
Endurance 14
Strength 15
Dexteriy 14
Resistance 11
Intelligence 9
Faith 12

In Demon's Souls I played a Thief that rolled around guys and one shotted them in the back. I decided to go the other route but am finding that I'm missing it. I also put a point in faith so I could get a basic heal later and maybe build up a faith based weapon user. Oh, and the point in Res was because gently caress RATS. I've been stuck near that underground dragon bridge for far too long and have way too many poison headaches already.

Rolling with this guy has been very painful this early, so I doubt I'll do any dodging unless I really must, so do you think a STR, ENDURO, VITAL with the odd faith and dex thrown in is a terrible idea for this guy?

# ¿ Oct 8, 2011 18:50

invalid: Aug 1, 2005; by I Ozma Myself

Guliani is HOT posted:

I've been doing that but also wearing lighter armor + helpful rings to make sure I can roll fast. I can't imagine tanking some of the bosses in this game.

This is probably for the best. What Dex should I be aiming for (I was going to stay around 18 once I got there for a while

# ¿ Oct 8, 2011 19:00

invalid: Aug 1, 2005; by I Ozma Myself

SUPER NEAT TOY posted:

The story is almost nonexistent and sort of occurs in the background. You will not mind.

"The president has been kidnapped by ninjas! Are you a bad enough dude to save him?"

# ¿ Oct 8, 2011 19:03

invalid: Aug 1, 2005; by I Ozma Myself

It's not just me, but this sequel is quite a bit harder. I spent all morning getting the whole "Burb" area situation all the way to the Church - even got the the prisoner. Then proceed to give it a go at the boss and was insta-raped It's not the death (it wasn't even that many lost souls, around 1500. It's the fact that I have to run all the way from the blacksmith area, hope that knight on the stairs doesn't surprise sex me considering i've been pretty spotty with those guys then hope I can make those latters.

I remember leaving around 30k in lost souls multiple times the first time around, but things seem to just hurt more a personal level.

Maybe I'm just old.

# ¿ Oct 9, 2011 18:34

invalid: Aug 1, 2005; by I Ozma Myself

Let me ask for your opinions. I'm about to hit level 21 and am not sure if I should just go pumping more stats into my knight (I block too much, so probably stamina).

But that first level heal is looking kind of juicy. Is that pretty much having 5 extra bonefire drinks or whatever?

# ¿ Oct 10, 2011 18:17

invalid: Aug 1, 2005; by I Ozma Myself

I'm starting to think I'm the worst player on here. Level 21, basic knight stats, all the same gear I started with and a few weapons depending on situations.

Slow and steady wins the race.

# ¿ Oct 10, 2011 19:55

invalid: Aug 1, 2005; by I Ozma Myself

Elysiume posted:

Taurus demon is pretty easy if you have an okay weapon. A plunge attack will take off a massive chunk of his HP. Careful, though, because he will jump up onto that tower.

Yeah, but I feel pretty ripped off: I thought you got a helmet off him - I have no special items yet

# ¿ Oct 10, 2011 20:54

invalid: Aug 1, 2005; by I Ozma Myself

Meliv posted:

Edit: Did I make some kind of mistake by choosing the anomaly guy at the beginning of the game. The naked one with all stats set to 11?

YOU ALWAYS CHOOSE NAKED!

# ¿ Oct 10, 2011 21:02

invalid: Aug 1, 2005; by I Ozma Myself

Please tell me I'm not the only one staying away from the wiki this time around - I used that thing way too much for the first game.

# ¿ Oct 10, 2011 21:31

invalid: Aug 1, 2005; by I Ozma Myself

Erdos posted:

Jesus this thread moves fast.

No poo poo!

Is my mic even on?

# ¿ Oct 10, 2011 22:17

invalid: Aug 1, 2005; by I Ozma Myself

Meliv posted:

gently caress it. The Capra Demon is just luck and I don't care what anyone says

I get insta killed as soon as I go in. I really need to find a new area to level up and get some better gear. This level 21 stuff isn't cutting it.

# ¿ Oct 11, 2011 00:39

invalid: Aug 1, 2005; by I Ozma Myself

I honestly feel like people are playing a different game than me.

# ¿ Oct 11, 2011 01:03

invalid: Aug 1, 2005; by I Ozma Myself

Samurai Sanders posted:

It's a different game once you know what you're doing, that's the issue I think. A lot of us came in after finishing Demon's Souls multiple times and it felt like we were home again.

I'm getting this vibe completely. The non-linear setup, which I love FWIW, is making me pretty lose and confused. I'm really not sure what areas people are talking about, nor am I sure where I should be going. I am happy that I've kept away from reading too much, but right now? I think I need to grind - something I didn't want to do.

# ¿ Oct 11, 2011 01:25

invalid: Aug 1, 2005; by I Ozma Myself

Viash posted:

You never, EVER have to grind in this game. If you feel like you are needing to grind then you are doing something wrong.

Yeah, in Demon's Souls it was never problem? This game where I've already lost more souls on the table than 2 and NG+ the first time around?

Kind of feel like I juice. Everybody's doing it!

# ¿ Oct 11, 2011 01:38

invalid: Aug 1, 2005; by I Ozma Myself

Ok, I've come to terms with the fact that I am grinding.

Basically there are 2 bosses I can get to any time I want, but I am always getting my rear end handed to me in a way that I'm happy when they're down to half health.

Because of this I've started going out of my way to take as few souls in as possible.

My build is Faith Knight since it seemed unique at the time.

I pumped my VIT, STR, DEX, to 15 and END to 16.

My faith is stuck at 12 because I didn't think I would be using it for quite a while. Now I'm kicking myself for not looking for a faith based weapon to start to build around.

drat this game. I'm finding it harder than the first by a lot, and yes, I still love it for it!

e for spelling

# ¿ Oct 11, 2011 04:19

invalid: Aug 1, 2005; by I Ozma Myself

NESguerilla posted:

Gotta say. this game really pushes "tough but fair" rep of Demon's Souls into the total bullshit category more than I'd like. Demon's Souls was never tedious. This game however might be one of the most tedious games I have ever played.

I love it, and it's almost every way it's superior to Demon's. But I think I had more fun playing demons and that's the real kicker.

I agree with your points here. They improved the game but I'm finding parts of it so drat frustating that the "tough but fair" can be called into question. I remember boss fights you could cheese if you really couldn't hack it, but here they just took it the other way. Another complaint, if you'd call it that, is that I find it easier to get to those boss areas compared to the first. Seems like they didn't balance that.

Oh well, I'll get there (somehow)

# ¿ Oct 11, 2011 04:31

invalid: Aug 1, 2005; by I Ozma Myself

skywalker6705 posted:

I ask all this because I started as a Knight with normal knight armor and did okay, then picked up the Elite Knight armor in Darkwood when I found it, and have been rocking that ever since. I still get two shotted sometimes, but generally I hold up okay.

This is written for me. You can update armor?!

# ¿ Oct 11, 2011 08:09

invalid: Aug 1, 2005; by I Ozma Myself

Is Blighttown full of those poison ninjas and dogs?

# ¿ Oct 11, 2011 08:16

invalid: Aug 1, 2005; by I Ozma Myself

Sanzuo posted:

You will miss those poison ninjas and dogs when you get there.

I don't know what that means. I've done ok until the boss

# ¿ Oct 11, 2011 08:43

invalid: Aug 1, 2005; by I Ozma Myself

It's like a wall went down for me in this game today. I had pretty much no chance against any boss, but I was doing ok getting to the places I wanted.

Then I learn of the Drake Sword?

Kind of kicking myself for trying to go it alone so much in this game. I had been stuck on the belltower for two days, never got the first garg to half level. Put on the Drake, my Knight Gear and good protection shield and I had them both dead in about 30 seconds.

Already starting to pump my faith up because I like the fluff and spells, plus I can't wait to see what kind of beastie weapon I can upgrade - which still eludes me a little: do you have to get each weapon you want to take in a certain directio, faith in my case, to +5 basic first?

I think it's time for some sweet revenge in the lower burbs.

# ¿ Oct 11, 2011 21:51

invalid: Aug 1, 2005; by I Ozma Myself

YorexTheMad posted:

Yes. The armorer will sell infinite Shards, so at least you don't have to farm them all. There's a vendor you'll unlock later on who will sell Green Shards (needed for Faith stuff) but they're a tad more expensive.

Thank you kindly!

# ¿ Oct 11, 2011 21:54

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# ¿ May 25, 2013 01:57

invalid: Aug 1, 2005; by I Ozma Myself

Hey, my ReqSouls stat is stuck at 0, yet I can't level up. Is this thing glitched because I swear it's happened to me before.

# ¿ Oct 11, 2011 22:51

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