Dark Souls

[Liam]

Did anybody else end up picking this up? Been playing for an hour and already died about 10 times. Forgot how hard this game was gonna be. Still, so satisying when you make progress.

[The Future]

Some of the designs are terrific, I haven't really played properly yet but it seems like a fun game and I can't wait till my workload drops so i can start playing.

[Maxx]

It's owned my life since Tuesday. I'm up to level 53 now, so I'm not dying quite as often, but bosses still don't have any problem killing me.

[Liam]

Level 53. Wow. Only started playing today, so am at like...level 3, admittedly. Might have another bosh on it later.

[EWB's Best Poster.]

Im about level 23. Warrior.

Ive beaten about 6 bosses, but I still have a lot of difficulty. Slow and steady wins it though, just try practice dodges and shield blocks. Once you can counterstrike, most fodder is easy. Then worry on bosses.

[Maxx]

It's easy to get to a high level if you know the special grinding spot. Special grinding spot that is currently not working for me since I joined a stupid covenant.

Also, if you want a great sword early

That giant dragon on the bridge that breathes fire and kills everything? When you get under the bridge, shoot his tail with arrows until it falls off. You get the Drake sword, which has 200 attack, which I've now got up to 240. It doesn't take a lot of strength to wield it with one hand. The tail should fall off after 20 or so arrows, definitely worth the time.

[Liam]

It's easy to get to a high level if you know the special grinding spot. Special grinding spot that is currently not working for me since I joined a stupid covenant.

Also, if you want a great sword early

That giant dragon on the bridge that breathes fire and kills everything? When you get under the bridge, shoot his tail with arrows until it falls off. You get the Drake sword, which has 200 attack, which I've now got up to 240. It doesn't take a lot of strength to wield it with one hand. The tail should fall off after 20 or so arrows, definitely worth the time.

Is that the one with the archers on it, who also get fucked up by the dragon? If so, how do I even get past that bit? Plus, I have no arrows for a start >_>

[Maxx]

It's easy to get to a high level if you know the special grinding spot. Special grinding spot that is currently not working for me since I joined a stupid covenant.

Also, if you want a great sword early

That giant dragon on the bridge that breathes fire and kills everything? When you get under the bridge, shoot his tail with arrows until it falls off. You get the Drake sword, which has 200 attack, which I've now got up to 240. It doesn't take a lot of strength to wield it with one hand. The tail should fall off after 20 or so arrows, definitely worth the time.

Is that the one with the archers on it, who also get fucked up by the dragon? If so, how do I even get past that bit? Plus, I have no arrows for a start >_>

Yeah, that's the one. There's a merchant hidden in Undead Burg that you can buy a bow and arrows from. He's to the right, the entrance is guarded by two spearmen and hidden under boxes. To get past the dragon, you have to run up to where the archers are and there are stairs to the underside of the bridge. You'll get lit on fire, there's no way around that, but if you're defending, you'll survive.

If you want a good shield to begin with:

You have to have the master key, but if you go down the stairs at Firelink Shrine (the first bonfire you're dropped at) You'll eventually find a lift that will take you down to the ruins of New Londo. You can find a blacksmith down there, and a bunch of zombies that won't attack you. In the second little tower area, there's some stairs up to a gate, unlock it with the master key and you can go into The Valley of Drakes. Cross the little bridge, take a left and cross a second bridge. You'll see a sleeping dragon with 3 items in front of him. If you steal one, he'll wake up and kill you. Repeat the process to get all 3, but after he's awakened he'll spit poison sludge, so just avoid that and grab the stuff. The Dragon Shield that's down there is fire resistant and has much better defense than anything you'll find for awhile.

[Ruckus]

It's easy to get to a high level if you know the special grinding spot. Special grinding spot that is currently not working for me since I joined a stupid covenant.

Also, if you want a great sword early

That giant dragon on the bridge that breathes fire and kills everything? When you get under the bridge, shoot his tail with arrows until it falls off. You get the Drake sword, which has 200 attack, which I've now got up to 240. It doesn't take a lot of strength to wield it with one hand. The tail should fall off after 20 or so arrows, definitely worth the time.

Is that the one with the archers on it, who also get fucked up by the dragon? If so, how do I even get past that bit? Plus, I have no arrows for a start >_>

Yeah, that's the one. There's a merchant hidden in Undead Burg that you can buy a bow and arrows from. He's to the right, the entrance is guarded by two spearmen and hidden under boxes. To get past the dragon, you have to run up to where the archers are and there are stairs to the underside of the bridge. You'll get lit on fire, there's no way around that, but if you're defending, you'll survive.

If you want a good shield to begin with:

You have to have the master key, but if you go down the stairs at Firelink Shrine (the first bonfire you're dropped at) You'll eventually find a lift that will take you down to the ruins of New Londo. You can find a blacksmith down there, and a bunch of zombies that won't attack you. In the second little tower area, there's some stairs up to a gate, unlock it with the master key and you can go into The Valley of Drakes. Cross the little bridge, take a left and cross a second bridge. You'll see a sleeping dragon with 3 items in front of him. If you steal one, he'll wake up and kill you. Repeat the process to get all 3, but after he's awakened he'll spit poison sludge, so just avoid that and grab the stuff. The Dragon Shield that's down there is fire resistant and has much better defense than anything you'll find for awhile.

Make sure you are running along the sides. Running through the center of the bridge = instant death, but to the left or right you will just survive.

[Maxx]

I'm pretty sure I glitched that Dragon out of existence. I climbed up to a tower, shot him in the back with an arrow, he got pissed, flew down to the bridge and then disappeared. A few minutes later I got 10,000 souls.

[EWB's Best Poster.]

You missed out on a dragon scale then Maxx.

[Maxx]

Eh, for all I know he'll be back.

[apsham]

http://darksouls.wikidot.com/havel-the-rock

Whoever did this is god damn amazing. The picture wasn't even there last night, bwaha.

[SRN]

Looking this game up on the internet reminded me that I still need to play Demon's Souls. I haven't even attempted playing that game once and I have no idea why.

[Gongsun Zan]

Ceaseless Discharge is the best name for a boss, ever.

[Maxx]

Sounds more like a personal problem :/

[Hajjhowe]

[LittleDaniel]

This has been owning my video game life. I'm up around level 25, mainly because I found an easy soul farming spot. Those fucking gargoyles are kicking my ass though. Fuck 'em. I'd definitely recommend following Maxx's advice, it seems to be one of the best items in the game so far.

[Maxx]

Reverse hollowing and summon that knight of the sun right before you go onto the roof, he'll distract at one for a bit.

[apsham]

The Knight can basically do pretty much all the work for you actually - only time I really had to step in is when the second one activated.