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Post by Aunt Alison on Oct 13, 2023 22:47:19 GMT
Are the shadows alright on the version you're playing? I looked at a video review and they looked really blocky and flickery
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Post by JuniorFE on Oct 13, 2023 22:52:05 GMT
Are the shadows alright on the version you're playing? I looked at a video review and they looked really blocky and flickery Seems to me like somebody is trying to find an excuse not to buy this...  (kidding, I mostly wanted an excuse to use this PA somewhere  ) |
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Post by Aunt Alison on Oct 14, 2023 2:13:02 GMT
heh, I'm more deciding whether to agonise over playing this or Elden Ring
These shadows caught my attention for how bad they look though
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Post by wunty on Oct 14, 2023 7:01:07 GMT
I haven’t noticed anything about shadows tbh. In fact the lighting is stunning most of the time. Every area I’ve gone into so far has been a bit of a wow moment.
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Post by kernowgaz on Oct 14, 2023 7:15:22 GMT
Fucking hell , I don’t need another game but how does the co-op work in this? If I’m struggling on a boss, I can get someone to help me?
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Post by Danno on Oct 14, 2023 7:22:49 GMT
Have been tempted to try ER again but then look in the ER thread and see that even people who love it and think it's the best game ever haven't even finsished it (but are also weirdly clamouring for DLC) Don't let that miscreant Danno speak for us all. Most of us most definitely did finish it. Multiple times (I platinumed it before stopping - touch me). Hey! I'll cut you 🤌 |
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Post by addyb on Oct 14, 2023 7:25:10 GMT
The environments look great. Must resist.
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Post by FlexibleFeline on Oct 14, 2023 7:53:11 GMT
Fucking hell , I don’t need another game but how does the co-op work in this? If I’m struggling on a boss, I can get someone to help me? Yep. You can summon a random or friend at any of the bonfires, no cost, and they'll play through with you - I think they might disappear at the end of a boss fight if it's a random, but it's full coop in general. |
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Post by FlexibleFeline on Oct 14, 2023 8:00:39 GMT
Blimey, talk about squeaky bum time - that run from Scourged Sister Disco to the next Vestige (Blind Agatha) was a hell of a gauntlet. Hops, skips, jumps, spellcasters on platforms, deranged penitents charging you with their spiked head cages, blindly hoping I'm going the right way...
Still, a productive morning - did Sister Delyth (the kind of boss fight I can totally get on board with), explored, got the Skyrest Bridge Key, opened everything up, unlocked the pyromancy merchant, and am now just doodling around raising my Radiance (13) closer to my Inferno (20) so I can use some lovely looking umbral spells that require both to be about 15.
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Post by FlexibleFeline on Oct 14, 2023 8:01:20 GMT
The environments look great. Must resist. Take a look at the xbox version, that'll put you off. "Textures? Who needs textures!" |
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Post by addyb on Oct 14, 2023 8:16:11 GMT
The environments look great. Must resist. Take a look at the xbox version, that'll put you off. "Textures? Who needs textures!" I'm already watching videos on classes, so this doesn't bode well. |
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Post by wunty on Oct 14, 2023 8:16:31 GMT
Anyone found a blacksmith or a way to upgrade weapons?
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Post by wunty on Oct 14, 2023 8:17:08 GMT
Blimey, talk about squeaky bum time - that run from Scourged Sister Disco to the next Vestige (Blind Agatha) was a hell of a gauntlet. Hops, skips, jumps, spellcasters on platforms, deranged penitents charging you with their spiked head cages, blindly hoping I'm going the right way... Still, a productive morning - did Sister Delyth (the kind of boss fight I can totally get on board with), explored, got the Skyrest Bridge Key, opened everything up, unlocked the pyromancy merchant, and am now just doodling around raising my Radiance (13) closer to my Inferno (20) so I can use some lovely looking umbral spells that require both to be about 15. I met the spiked head people last night. Brutal. |
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Post by FlexibleFeline on Oct 14, 2023 8:31:49 GMT
Take a look at the xbox version, that'll put you off. "Textures? Who needs textures!" I'm already watching videos on classes, so this doesn't bode well. The good news is it's really, really good. I'm thoroughly enjoying it and completely addicted - warts and all (not just shoddy shit and jank, but cheap stuff like surprise mobs appearing from nowhere - the developers never tire of that). |
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Post by FlexibleFeline on Oct 14, 2023 8:32:59 GMT
Anyone found a blacksmith or a way to upgrade weapons? I've just noticed I'm occasionally picking up weapon upgrade material. No further than that though, I'm afraid. |
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Post by addyb on Oct 14, 2023 8:43:32 GMT
What class did people go for?
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Post by neems on Oct 14, 2023 8:47:13 GMT
FlexibleFeline must be close to a blacksmith, maybe.
Put it this way, you'll hear it first.
I went Orian Preacher, but I've discovered that heavier armour is very helpful.
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Post by JonFE on Oct 14, 2023 9:37:26 GMT
The environments look great. Must resist. Take a look at the xbox version, that'll put you off. "Textures? Who needs textures!"
Other than that, you seem to be killing it!!!
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Post by FlexibleFeline on Oct 14, 2023 9:54:36 GMT
Take a look at the xbox version, that'll put you off. "Textures? Who needs textures!"
Other than that, you seem to be killing it!!!
You don't really notice it unless you look kind of thing....but when you do it's genuinely genuinely like textures are missing / have forgot to load in. This is in performance mode, quality is currently completely unplayable. It's really annoying. You really are better off waiting and not being an idiot like me. My excuse is I have today to play it and then pretty much won't be able to for three weeks. And for some reason I'm doing okay :-D I'm sure a brick wall is coming. It hasn't been that hard so far, especially compared to P. |
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Post by FlexibleFeline on Oct 14, 2023 9:55:29 GMT
FlexibleFeline must be close to a blacksmith, maybe. Put it this way, you'll hear it first. I went Orian Preacher, but I've discovered that heavier armour is very helpful. Yes indeed! Just rescued them, now I need to work out where they've gone, presumably somewhere in the hub? |
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Post by FlexibleFeline on Oct 14, 2023 9:59:00 GMT
Ah yes, there she is :-)
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Post by neems on Oct 14, 2023 9:59:08 GMT
Yup, upstairs.
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Post by kernowgaz on Oct 14, 2023 10:01:01 GMT
Fucking hell , I don’t need another game but how does the co-op work in this? If I’m struggling on a boss, I can get someone to help me? Yep. You can summon a random or friend at any of the bonfires, no cost, and they'll play through with you - I think they might disappear at the end of a boss fight if it's a random, but it's full coop in general. Ideal, thanks for the reply. There’s no need to get the deluxe version is there? You can get the standard version for £38 and deluxe for £44 on the Icland Xbox store. |
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Post by FlexibleFeline on Oct 14, 2023 10:05:53 GMT
I don't believe so - I think it gives you an armour set early and some useful starter items. It doesn't seem worth it.
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Post by FlexibleFeline on Oct 14, 2023 10:06:44 GMT
Now to put my dual Raw Mangler Axes +3 to the test! |
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Post by kernowgaz on Oct 14, 2023 10:27:48 GMT
I don't believe so - I think it gives you an armour set early and some useful starter items. It doesn't seem worth it. Thanks again, just bought it. On a boozy weekend in Glasgow at the moment and hopefully get to play it tomorrow. |
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Post by neems on Oct 14, 2023 16:30:25 GMT
Well, I just met my first mimic...
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Post by wunty on Oct 14, 2023 17:10:14 GMT
Whoop. Blacksmith got and Hallowed Praise shortsword up to +4. Come at me!
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Post by wunty on Oct 14, 2023 17:32:08 GMT
Another boss does the dead dance. A sweet lady who keeps dogs.
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Post by addyb on Oct 14, 2023 17:46:24 GMT
Bought, downloading now. I hate myself.
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