Dark Souls Discussion Thread

[Humabout]

You saw that too? Can you wait? I cannot, and I'm still working on ds1

[Hibou]

I cannot contain myself. The atmosphere. The improved graphics. The sound of the two-handed weapons when they smash into the ground. The way Darkwraiths seem to have a larger role as NPCs in the game. I can't wait.

[Humabout]

Made it to Anor Londo and got sucked into a random painting.  I really need to learn not to just click "OK!" on every offer in the game.  I really love the contrast between Anor Londo and the Burg.  I've been fighting my way through such cramped, decayed areas that the vastness and emptiness really hits home.  It's also a cool fusion of classical and gothic architecture.  Really cool and unique.

[Matt Larkin (author)]

Made it to Anor Londo and got sucked into a random painting.  I really need to learn not to just click "OK!" on every offer in the game.  I really love the contrast between Anor Londo and the Burg.  I've been fighting my way through such cramped, decayed areas that the vastness and emptiness really hits home.  It's also a cool fusion of classical and gothic architecture.  Really cool and unique.

The painting is one of the more interesting areas, I thought. Also a good soul farming spot, should that interest you.

[Humabout]

I have been farming souls mostly because I keep getting toxified.  Lol.  Either way, I'm going to end up with tons of Endurance and Dex before this is over, I can already see!

[Lmns Crn]

I really love the painting.

You can help protect yourself from toxicity if you switch to a spear for those particular enemies. Nice timing on a backward somersault helps, too.

I really love the contrast between Anor Londo and the Burg.  I've been fighting my way through such cramped, decayed areas that the vastness and emptiness really hits home.  It's also a cool fusion of classical and gothic architecture.  Really cool and unique.

Yes! Anor Londo is creepy for how sunset-bright and empty it is, particularly after you get there through Sen's Fortress (another of my favorite areas, aesthetically, and also a huge contrast.)

[Humabout]

I love the stark contrasts between areas.  From Sen's Fortress to Anor Londo, and now in the gothic painting.  Good tip with the spear; I'm going to try it out.  I just loooove my +10 Uchi, though.  Lol.  And yes, my timing needs improvement.  I still suck at parries, too.

[Matt Larkin (author)]

I love the stark contrasts between areas.  From Sen's Fortress to Anor Londo, and now in the gothic painting.  Good tip with the spear; I'm going to try it out.  I just loooove my +10 Uchi, though.  Lol.  And yes, my timing needs improvement.  I still suck at parries, too.

I did for most of the game, too. Then I found out it was pretty much the only way my melee guy was beating the final area, so I practiced it a bit.

[Humabout]

If I ever escape this painting, I may go back to the parish and practice a bit.

[Hibou]

The painting is one of my favorite areas. Also, I believe if you kill the toxic guys with fire they won't explode (KILL IT WITH FIRE).

There's a situation where Anor Londo becomes dark. Much fun.

[Humabout]

Um, I don't have much fire . . .  I have been making this entire game unnecessarily hard, I'm quickly learning.  I suppose it'll make me a better player, at least?

A random question:  Is there a way to transfer equipment between characters?

[Matt Larkin (author)]

The painting is one of my favorite areas. Also, I believe if you kill the toxic guys with fire they won't explode (KILL IT WITH FIRE).

Or you can also just jump back after killing them. If your weapon has a decent range, you should be fine.

[Humabout]

I plan on testing out the winged spear on some of these twerps tomorrow.  If it works, I will be pleased.  If not, I will pump my endurance more because I'm a total endurance whore.  Hmm....hoers mentioned fire.  Perhaps I should dust off some pyromancy?  I don't really use it much because it requires me to get too close without my uchi (i like my uchi, though I hear scythes are pretty wicked, too. I need to obtain one).

[Hibou]

I plan on testing out the winged spear on some of these twerps tomorrow.  If it works, I will be pleased.  If not, I will pump my endurance more because I'm a total endurance whore.  Hmm....hoers mentioned fire.  Perhaps I should dust off some pyromancy?  I don't really use it much because it requires me to get too close without my uchi (i like my uchi, though I hear scythes are pretty wicked, too. I need to obtain one).

An upgraded pyromancy flame should make fireball or fire orb ideal for them. But he's correct, a reach weapon is really all you need.

[Humabout]

How upgraded?.... >>