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Post by suicida on Feb 28, 2022 10:42:24 GMT
I don't mind the messages etc, but the hilarious "try finger but hole" that are literally next to every corpse got boring fast
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Post by fonzie on Feb 28, 2022 10:42:40 GMT
I'm still unsure about all the co-op shenanigans. I've managed to get summoned to help with a boss but how do I get summons to help ME with a boss. Confused with all the fingering There is an item called Furcalling Finger Remedy. You use this by those summoning pool things and it should show any gold signs for you to summon.
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Post by Phattso on Feb 28, 2022 10:44:00 GMT
gibroonI got on with OG Demon's Souls, although the boss run of shame ultimately killed that for me. Put a couple of dozen hours into DS1, and probably a dozen more between DS2 and DS3 as they didn't grab me. Got maybe 60% through Sekiro though, which was amazing. Parked it at Owl Father as I'd burnt out. So definitely open to being hauled in by this - no massive boss approaches, open world (which is catnip to me), genuine RPG so you can over level, etc. etc - but just not feeling it so far. It's good but not great. But these games are measured in 100s of hours, not 10s, so there's a way to go yet. Definitely has me wanting to play Dragon's Dogma again though. :/
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Post by gibroon on Feb 28, 2022 10:44:34 GMT
Cheers for the replies regarding MP. I will need to do some crafting then.
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Post by FlexibleFeline on Feb 28, 2022 10:47:48 GMT
I was in a bugged dungeon last night (still there I guess), the Stake of Marika doesn't work. Instead of respawning outside the boss room it dumps you at the entrance. It only takes a minute or two to run it, but by God it's annoying now I'm used to quick respawn. Annoying boss fight as well it was the Minor Erd Tree Catacombs, you end up fighting two of those weird jerky statues at the same time. I've never lost to one on its own, or with adds, but two together I lose my shit. Even if I manage to split them all my timing just goes. Yeah, I was there recently. That glitch is annoying, though not as annoying as the fight itself. I'm going to come back to it. I did like the messages I saw by the Marika, which confirmed it was an issue for everyone: "bug" or better still "traitor!"
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Post by スコットランド on Feb 28, 2022 10:53:53 GMT
Cheers for the replies regarding MP. I will need to do some crafting then. You can repeatedly help defeat a boss and build up a pile of fingers to use to summon help with bosses.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2022 10:54:26 GMT
gibroon I got on with OG Demon's Souls, although the boss run of shame ultimately killed that for me. Put a couple of dozen hours into DS1, and probably a dozen more between DS2 and DS3 as they didn't grab me. Got maybe 60% through Sekiro though, which was amazing. Parked it at Owl Father as I'd burnt out. So definitely open to being hauled in by this - no massive boss approaches, open world (which is catnip to me), genuine RPG so you can over level, etc. etc - but just not feeling it so far. It's good but not great. But these games are measured in 100s of hours, not 10s, so there's a way to go yet. Definitely has me wanting to play Dragon's Dogma again though. :/ There's nothing wrong with it not grabbing you man. I would say give it a bit longer to see if it gets it's hooks in you but, well, if it doesn't, it doesn't. Remember you don't HAVE to like it. It does strike me that, whilst you enjoy the souls games, you're not crazy about them, and I don't think - open world aside - there's enough different here that's going to change your mind.
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Post by Phattso on Feb 28, 2022 10:56:55 GMT
Sekiro took over my life for 8 weeks last year, so I'm definitely on the look out to be hooked again. But yeah, for sure, I haven't drunk anywhere near as much of the Souls Kool Aid as some of you. In no way do I intend to drop it though. Just because I'm not frothing at the mouth in ecstasy doesn't mean I'm having a bad time. YET! There's so much in here that I can see me having it on the go for most of the next few months alongside other things.
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Post by neems on Feb 28, 2022 10:57:19 GMT
Personally I was looking for a thumbs down button. Burn the heretic!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2022 10:57:49 GMT
I've not just drank it, I think I've injected it.
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Post by スコットランド on Feb 28, 2022 10:59:55 GMT
Sekiro took over my life for 8 weeks last year, so I'm definitely on the look out to be hooked again. But yeah, for sure, I haven't drunk anywhere near as much of the Souls Kool Aid as some of you. In no way do I intend to drop it though. Just because I'm not frothing at the mouth in ecstasy doesn't mean I'm having a bad time. YET! There's so much in here that I can see me having it on the go for most of the next few months alongside other things. Samurai build might be your jam.
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Post by Vandelay on Feb 28, 2022 11:00:32 GMT
As ever, I find myself wondering how to get myself as excited by this as you lot. I fear it might be a game that only/mainly works if you plough disgusting amounts of time into it. I saw someone mention a Vigor of 25 above. Mine is 14. My highest stat is 16. And I pretty much mainlined the game over the weekend. :-D Shit that other games get pilloried for just seem to get a pass here. Bad clipping. Pre-2010 era 3D models and textures in a lot of places. Framerate that's all over the fucking shop, etc. etc. etc. My fault on that last one for playing on Series X, obvs. It's definitely beautiful in places, but even amongst you fans it's "good looking for a From game" which is telling. But I do loves me an open world, and exploration. The fact that pissing off is an option elevates this above any of the Souls games I've played, but thus far I think I preferred the Sekiro combat. But then, that wasn't really an RPG so the comparison isn't fair. So yeah - looking forward to unwrapping its secrets (or about 20% of them compared to you lot) and grinding levels to get through the bosses. Still waiting for it to get its claws in. My overriding thought right now is that Dragon's Dogma got there first (ish) and in some ways better, it had the same Japanese weird take on Western fantasy, the oddness, the imagination, and so on. I think I'm going to enjoy taking on some of the smaller bits of content more than the hero storyline in Elden Ring. Found a keep last night that's well guarded, and clearing that is going to take a couple of evenings at least. It's for sure not boring! Plenty of entertainment then, but not yet the second coming for me. #DebbieDowner Anyway, PRAISE THE NUN or whatever you people say. I do think that ER is very much in the vogue of previous SoulsBorne games. If you are tired with the formula, the open world could inject life into that for you, but for many it isn't going to win them over. In terms of the game's look, yeah it is technically not great. As you say, plenty of bits lack polish that we would expect. I've seen plenty of characters posed in a particular way that causes clothing to clip through them, even though that is the only pose you see them in. But, I wouldn't use any "... for a From Software game" caveat when talking about how good the game looks, despite the technical shortcomings. I think From always make beautiful games, even if the engine they use isn't the best and they sometimes lack polish. The images you see on a macro scale are works of art and the use of set dressing to tell stories is second to none.
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Post by askew on Feb 28, 2022 11:03:12 GMT
Sekiro took over my life for 8 weeks last year, so I'm definitely on the look out to be hooked again. But yeah, for sure, I haven't drunk anywhere near as much of the Souls Kool Aid as some of you. In no way do I intend to drop it though. Just because I'm not frothing at the mouth in ecstasy doesn't mean I'm having a bad time. YET! There's so much in here that I can see me having it on the go for most of the next few months alongside other things. Samurai build might be your jam. If you can figure a way to toggle quickly between bow and sword. Still struggling with this. But I bloody love chopping people down from Torrent, and the Unsheathe ability is very satisfying when timed correctly.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2022 11:04:03 GMT
It's a weird one, and I do think it's a case of art direction winning over technical prowess. I know there are shortcomings too numerous to mention with the engine, and I also know there are games - even on PS4 - that have greater graphical fidelity, and play far smoother. Yet, as I said, I have never spammed the screen shot button so much for a game before, and genuinely think it's one of the best looking games I've played, even though it isn't. I did wonder how their engine was going to stand up to going open world, and it's probably much as I expected.
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Post by snackplissken on Feb 28, 2022 11:06:12 GMT
The problem I see with ER over DS for example. I don't know how new players will ever learn to grasp the basics as quick as playing through DS. I spent ages in Demon's trying to make my way through the castle, to stumble, then repeat. I don't think it has the same level or trial and error because if something fucks you up.. you just get on the horse and go somewhere else. Where's in Demon's I'd be trying again and again...
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Post by askew on Feb 28, 2022 11:11:53 GMT
That's what I prefer about it, tbh!
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Post by monkman5000 on Feb 28, 2022 11:17:29 GMT
I fear it might be a game that only/mainly works if you plough disgusting amounts of time into it. I saw someone mention a Vigor of 25 above. Mine is 14. My highest stat is 16. I'm really digging this so far, and generally I love Soulsborne games, but yeah I definitely get that feeling. It's hard to participate in this thread just because everyone gets so far ahead of me - and I started on NZ time on Thursday!
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Post by alcachofa on Feb 28, 2022 11:20:12 GMT
Anyone else turned off all the online stuff? Couldn't get on all weekend and then when I finally did I found all the signs, phantoms and bloodstains broke the immersion (and ended up turning them off). Never bothered be in a previous Souls game but with this I want as 'clean' a run as possible for the first one. Yeah, it's a bit much. Also, I went online for the first time yesterday and it booted me offline and out of the session - just as I was about to beat a mid boss. Thinking about going offline for at least a while.
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Post by suicida on Feb 28, 2022 11:28:44 GMT
I had to put my PS5 in my router's DMZ to get multiplayer working. I could be summoned fine but was unable to summon any other players. Just kept failing over and over.
DMZ sorted it. Bloodstains are still not working for me though.
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Post by Rodderz on Feb 28, 2022 11:29:50 GMT
Whilst exploring last night, I met a character out on the road called Kenneth Haight. Russell Grant had a chat with Kenneth Haight (😂) and we agreed Russell would go clear out Fort Haight for him as he's some Aristocrat who's in line for being the Limgrave ruler . I went to that location and it was pretty funky, mission accomplished! Now Kenneth has offered to make me a Knight ! So Russell will be heading there to see what's up with that.
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Post by RobEG on Feb 28, 2022 11:30:17 GMT
Samurai build might be your jam. If you can figure a way to toggle quickly between bow and sword. Still struggling with this. But I bloody love chopping people down from Torrent, and the Unsheathe ability is very satisfying when timed correctly. Unsheathe ability you say? Can you actually switch weapons while on Torrent? With bow and sword, I have the bow equipped in my left hand and just toggle using the left button.
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Post by hedben on Feb 28, 2022 11:32:54 GMT
I fear it might be a game that only/mainly works if you plough disgusting amounts of time into it. I saw someone mention a Vigor of 25 above. Mine is 14. My highest stat is 16. I'm really digging this so far, and generally I love Soulsborne games, but yeah I definitely get that feeling. It's hard to participate in this thread just because everyone gets so far ahead of me - and I started on NZ time on Thursday! I doubt you’ll get that far behind, there are plenty of us getting by on 2 or 3 hours a night and still loving it. Plus I imagine a trickle of new players for the next couple of months. Plus the open world element, meaning even the ones who sound really far ahead might have skipped the main quests and gone off in that direction. If it’s anything like the Dark Souls thread there will be a mix of seasoned veterans and relative newbies for years to come!
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Post by neems on Feb 28, 2022 11:34:06 GMT
Samurai build might be your jam. If you can figure a way to toggle quickly between bow and sword. Still struggling with this. But I bloody love chopping people down from Torrent, and the Unsheathe ability is very satisfying when timed correctly. I find the easiest way to switch between the two is to change my equipped weapon. Select bow in my left hand, tap L1 (aim mode automatically switches to 2 hands). Switch to sword or shield in left hand, right hand reverts back to what it was before.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2022 11:38:59 GMT
I'm really digging this so far, and generally I love Soulsborne games, but yeah I definitely get that feeling. It's hard to participate in this thread just because everyone gets so far ahead of me - and I started on NZ time on Thursday! I doubt you’ll get that far behind, there are plenty of us getting by on 2 or 3 hours a night and still loving it. Plus I imagine a trickle of new players for the next couple of months. Plus the open world element, meaning even the ones who sound really far ahead might have skipped the main quests and gone off in that direction. If it’s anything like the Dark Souls thread there will be a mix of seasoned veterans and relative newbies for years to come! After my weekend of excess I'm back to pleb hours so my progress will now slow considerably!! These games are always for the long term anyway, there's no rush. I just can't wait to see the final map once I've opened everything up. If anything is begging to be printed off and stuck in a frame, it's the map. I love it. Making sure I don't accidentally look up online how big it is as it's great just being constantly surprised.
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Post by suicida on Feb 28, 2022 11:44:32 GMT
I got next week off work. Supposedly to give GT7 a good go (plus, something about my mum's 80th birthday) but I can see myself ignoring that and just playing Elden Ring all week instead
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Post by monkman5000 on Feb 28, 2022 11:47:32 GMT
I'm really digging this so far, and generally I love Soulsborne games, but yeah I definitely get that feeling. It's hard to participate in this thread just because everyone gets so far ahead of me - and I started on NZ time on Thursday! I doubt you’ll get that far behind, there are plenty of us getting by on 2 or 3 hours a night and still loving it. Plus I imagine a trickle of new players for the next couple of months. Plus the open world element, meaning even the ones who sound really far ahead might have skipped the main quests and gone off in that direction. If it’s anything like the Dark Souls thread there will be a mix of seasoned veterans and relative newbies for years to come! Heh, this kind of underlines my point. 2-3 hours a night is not playing it much! I wish I had the time and energy for 2-3 hours a night.
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Post by RobEG on Feb 28, 2022 11:48:16 GMT
RodderzRe your first spoiler, I actually cleared that area without meeting that individual. I guess I'll have to go do it again after I meet him. It wasn't too difficult fortunately.
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Post by hedben on Feb 28, 2022 12:02:08 GMT
I doubt you’ll get that far behind, there are plenty of us getting by on 2 or 3 hours a night and still loving it. Plus I imagine a trickle of new players for the next couple of months. Plus the open world element, meaning even the ones who sound really far ahead might have skipped the main quests and gone off in that direction. If it’s anything like the Dark Souls thread there will be a mix of seasoned veterans and relative newbies for years to come! Heh, this kind of underlines my point. 2-3 hours a night is not playing it much! I wish I had the time and energy for 2-3 hours a night. Haha ok I might have misjudged slightly! But my point is *I* feel like I might “fall behind” even on that much… but there’s going to be a massive range of different people playing at different paces. If you’re still enjoying it even on just an hour or two a week, that’s fine!
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Post by kal on Feb 28, 2022 12:21:29 GMT
I’m playing offline but there’s still messages and bloodstains everywhere. I even got invaded. What am I doing wrong?
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Post by hedben on Feb 28, 2022 12:23:12 GMT
This Twitter thread is a really good summary of tips for anyone struggling with the difficulty and/or new to Souls games:
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