Dark Souls Thread

I think Dietrich's one got locked so let's get another one going.

Anyone played recently/playing it at the moment?


Also, the new DLC releases soon. I'll have to wait a while till I get paid though.

I need to get back into it.

I was playing a lot of Dark Souls 2, but I've been kinda sidetracked with Borderlands 2, Overwatch and the new DOOM.

Started a third playthrough of DkS3 but it got kind of boring because of how easy it was.

Not sure how interested I am in Frozen 2, though.

I was gonna start DS3 again but... meh

Weird thing is I did so many replays of DS2 simply because of how diverse the PvP/builds were. For some reason DS3 doesn't have the same appeal to me in terms of replayability. Same with DS1, or BB.

I spent hours trying to beat Darklurker yesterday and today I beat him on my first attempt. Fantastic.

I used a mix of Pyromancy/Greatsword

i have ds1 sitting on my shelf but between my job and my social life i havent had any time to sit down and get fucked

and that goes for the forseeable future too

It's sad how quickly ds3 became irrelevant.

What went wrong?

my shiternet made me not enjoy it since every invasion was guaranteed death
and it was kinda boring to play solo compared to the other 2

What went wrong?

The fact that it just sucked the original Dark Souls dick with "DUDE REFERENCES LMAO" and blended it with some aspects of Bloodborne instead of trying something new like Dark Souls 2.

Really, Dark Souls 1 or Bloodborne are infinitely better choices over Dark Souls 3. Hell, Dark Souls 2 is more fun.

What went wrong?

The fact that it just sucked the original Dark Souls dick with "DUDE REFERENCES LMAO" and blended it with some aspects of Bloodborne instead of trying something new like Dark Souls 2.

Really, Dark Souls 1 or Bloodborne are infinitely better choices over Dark Souls 3. Hell, Dark Souls 2 is more fun.

I've yet to play 2 or 3, but it's uncanny how this model mirrors the original Castlevania trilogy on the NES.

Castlevania & Dark Souls--beloved games generally regarded as benchmarks for their era.
Castlevania 2 & Dark Souls 2--disappointing installments that failed to capture what made the original so good.
Castlevania 3 & Dark Souls 3--great games that went back to the franchise's roots, but sacrificing some innovation.

That seems to be the general impression I get from people, anyway.

What went wrong?

The fact that it just sucked the original Dark Souls dick with "DUDE REFERENCES LMAO" and blended it with some aspects of Bloodborne instead of trying something new like Dark Souls 2.

Really, Dark Souls 1 or Bloodborne are infinitely better choices over Dark Souls 3. Hell, Dark Souls 2 is more fun.

I've yet to play 2 or 3, but it's uncanny how this model mirrors the original Castlevania trilogy on the NES.

Castlevania & Dark Souls--beloved games generally regarded as benchmarks for their era.
Castlevania 2 & Dark Souls 2--disappointing installments that failed to capture what made the original so good.
Castlevania 3 & Dark Souls 3--great games that went back to the franchise's roots, but sacrificing some innovation.

That seems to be the general impression I get from people, anyway.

That's interesting, especially when you consider Dark Souls takes inspiration from Castlevania.

Honestly, Dark Souls 2 isn't that bad of a game, but if you're looking for the experience the original gave, you might be disappointed.

Burned out on it.


Will try to get back into it with the DLC

DS2 had the most variety with viable builds and it feels like From just didn't acknowledge that (seemingly due to the hate for the game) and threw out some of the best improvements they made with the second game. Also, whatever they did to poise is ridiculous.

>maximum possible poise
>still smacked around by weakest enemies in the game

Nearly platinumed DS2 again

Okay I'm finally fucking done. After 6 playthroughs I'm officially done with DS2.

I've been playing Souls for about 5 years now and on the way back up from Blighttown, that waterwheel. STILL fucks me over. fml.
What bits of the games still give you trouble?

Have you tried Demon's Souls?

I like how Dark Souls 2 had more original content in it in terms of armor than DS3, yet no one will hate on DS3 with that because it's Big M's game. A huge issue with me in DS3 was just how much crap from DS1/2 was in it. I like the occasional appearance, but not when it dictates so much of your items.

I like how Dark Souls 2 had more original content in it in terms of armor than DS3, yet no one will hate on DS3 with that because it's Big M's game. A huge issue with me in DS3 was just how much crap from DS1/2 was in it. I like the occasional appearance, but not when it dictates so much of your items.

Yeah DS2 has more original stuff than 3. Dark Souls 3 felt like the equivalent of Gamefreak pandering to Gen 1 Pokemon fans.

Can anyone trade me some rings?

Fucking

Finally

So the DLC is pretty standard

Just beat NG+, now onto NG++ for the rings. God help me...

So the DLC is pretty standard

Dunno if I want to get it

Fucking hell,  Smough's hammer OBLITERATES the first 2 bosses.

So the DLC is pretty standard

Dunno if I want to get it

Not worth it imo
Decent bosses in a bland and boring world with weak lore

Only got about an hour into it last night due to season pass fuckery, but I'm enjoying it so far, minus the wave after wave after wave of Wolf spam to give off the impression that it's challenging.

And since I finished my current NG+4 playthrough with the Lord of Hollows ending, you get special dialogue.  Thought that was interesting.  Also noticed that knight at the castle/church door (don't attack me, I didn't get to play much last night) is wearing Fallen Knight armor without the worn and ragged look.  I'm guessing that Farron and the Abyss Watchers will have some history with Ariandel.

I just beat Nameless King solo on NG++


My buttcheeks are clenched SO HARD.

Only got about an hour into it last night due to season pass fuckery, but I'm enjoying it so far, minus the wave after wave after wave of Wolf spam to give off the impression that it's challenging.

And since I finished my current NG+4 playthrough with the Lord of Hollows ending, you get special dialogue.  Thought that was interesting.  Also noticed that knight at the castle/church door (don't attack me, I didn't get to play much last night) is wearing Fallen Knight armor without the worn and ragged look.  I'm guessing that Farron and the Abyss Watchers will have some history with Ariandel.

Are the wolves as annoying as dogs? I fucking HATE dogs in DS.