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Harsh. It was indispensible when I was playing.

I'd love to start afresh now just so I can play it with the knowledge of the story and lore I've just gained from that blog so I can follow it up for myself like a Dark Souls detective.

Ian Fairies wrote:

I'd love to start afresh now just so I can play it with the knowledge of the story and lore I've just gained from that blog so I can follow it up for myself like a Dark Souls detective.

If only your disk hadn't shattered into a thousand crystal pieces when you completed it...

WAIT!

I don't think I ever had that either, Dave.

I just was awesome, like I am being again but moreso.

I've seen both endings now but didn't really understand what was going on.

Did anyone give the big pot to Kaath instead of the snake dog near the shrine? I don't think I've ever met Kaath.

Whereabouts is Kaath then, ghost town?

You meet him if you kill the 4 kings without placing tye lordvessel

Casting is awesome when you get to a level to use Homing Soul Mass. It acts like a pre-cast spell / sheild that fires off when enemies get in range (causes big damage too). It also means you can fight hand to hand as normal too.

Hnnngh, Sens Fortress is such a bitch!

Got half way in though and after picking up a few items and turning the stone wheel thing a few times to open up some of the walls I got hit by a rolling rock that had no right being there. Who the frig resets the machine?!

I'll be back tonight/tomorrow to crack this.

Right, I'll be more cautious next time.

Author:	Mr Dave [ Wed Nov 14, 2012 14:17 ]
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Craster wrote: Harsh. It was indispensible when I was playing. It was by all accounts rather overpowered - basically 3 rings in one. Dont know as I never got it.

Author:	Zardoz [ Wed Nov 14, 2012 14:17 ]
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Craster wrote: Harsh. It was indispensible when I was playing. Poof

Author:	Zardoz [ Wed Nov 14, 2012 14:18 ]
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I don't think I ever had that either, Dave. I just was awesome, like I am being again but moreso.

Author:	Zardoz [ Wed Nov 14, 2012 14:20 ]
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Ian Fairies wrote: I'd love to start afresh now just so I can play it with the knowledge of the story and lore I've just gained from that blog so I can follow it up for myself like a Dark Souls detective. If only your disk hadn't shattered into a thousand crystal pieces when you completed it... WAIT!

Author:	Grim... [ Wed Nov 14, 2012 14:21 ]
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Zardoz wrote: Ian Fairies wrote: I'd love to start afresh now just so I can play it with the knowledge of the story and lore I've just gained from that blog so I can follow it up for myself like a Dark Souls detective. If only your disk hadn't shattered into a thousand crystal pieces when you completed it... WAIT! Mine did. Did you get the "bad" ending?

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Author:	Zardoz [ Wed Nov 14, 2012 14:22 ]
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I'm guessing so. I'm aiming for a Happy Ending this time.

Author:	Mr Dave [ Wed Nov 14, 2012 14:23 ]
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Zardoz wrote: I don't think I ever had that either, Dave. I just was awesome, like I am being again but moreso. I didnt even know abiutbit on my first play. After that, I was unwilling to do the things required to get it.

Author:	Satsuma [ Wed Nov 14, 2012 14:25 ]
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I've seen both endings now but didn't really understand what was going on. Did anyone give the big pot to Kaath instead of the snake dog near the shrine? I don't think I've ever met Kaath.

Author:	Zardoz [ Wed Nov 14, 2012 14:29 ]
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Neverheardofher.

Author:	Mr Dave [ Wed Nov 14, 2012 14:36 ]
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Ian Fairies wrote: I've seen both endings now but didn't really understand what was going on. Did anyone give the big pot to Kaath instead of the snake dog near the shrine? I don't think I've ever met Kaath. Yes. You need to do that to get one of the covenants and the red eye orb. Means losing out on chunk munching though.

Author:	Satsuma [ Wed Nov 14, 2012 14:46 ]
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Whereabouts is Kaath then, ghost town?

Author:	Mr Dave [ Wed Nov 14, 2012 14:58 ]
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Ian Fairies wrote: Whereabouts is Kaath then, ghost town? ZOMG Spoiler! Click here to view! You meet him if you kill the 4 kings without placing tye lordvessel

Author:	Satsuma [ Wed Nov 14, 2012 15:29 ]
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Ooh, really? That last spoiler wasn't really a spoiler by the way. If anyone wants to try it they should take a peak inside.

Author:	Zardoz [ Thu Nov 15, 2012 10:46 ]
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Hmm, need to toughen up before getting stuck into Sen's Gaff. Those Snake men were taking far too long to clobber last night. Hydra dead, and the three cat things too. Can't believe the speed of my progress compared to the first play. Really liking the Claymore now, don't think I used my Halberd at all last night.

Author:	MaliA [ Thu Nov 15, 2012 22:11 ]
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I reversed hollowing and used a cracked red eye orb to invade. I got speared ti death. Awesome. I've not gotten any further yet apart from trying out the different weapons the merchant has. Apologies for my slow progress.

Author:	MaliA [ Thu Nov 15, 2012 22:52 ]
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I'm unimpressed with my short bow. But there we go. I'm liking my Estos sword (check spelling) and shield cimbo, although you have to be oatient as it uses a three thrust attack. Will go around wherei am a few more times then get more firebombs, kill the black knight, check that out and then kill the taurus demon. And buy the key to that area, too. It's a winderful game, even for half an hour.

Author:	Zardoz [ Fri Nov 16, 2012 10:50 ]
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Cheezo unlocked: Joined the Sunbros! Didn't manage this on my first playthrough as I'd ramped up my Intelligence rather than Faith-a-faith-a-faith-ah, baby. Had a crack at Sif and died due to my big fire spell being so slow to cast. Forgot how pouncy he was.

Author:	Zardoz [ Fri Nov 16, 2012 10:59 ]
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Think of what you want to be. Spell caster (with smashy): On my frst playthough I liked the halberds reach and the spells took my fancy so I pilled most of my souls into Attunement (for more spell slots), Intelligence (so I could cast stronger spells), Dexterity & Strength (for smashy smashy). Big Holy Bertha: This time I've been going for Faith (so I can use miracles), much more Dexterity & Strength (for big smashy smashy) and other bits.

Author:	Mr Dave [ Thu Nov 15, 2012 12:10 ]
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The claymore also got minorly nerfed. It used to be a bit better at keeping things stunned.

Author:	Zardoz [ Thu Nov 15, 2012 12:20 ]
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Well it's new to me so I don't know any different. I love how you can smack a Spear hollow with it and get them to stagger back leaving themselves open.

Author:	Zardoz [ Thu Nov 15, 2012 22:47 ]
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It's all progress.

Author:	MaliA [ Fri Nov 16, 2012 10:53 ]
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What should I be increasing when I level up?

Author:	MaliA [ Fri Nov 16, 2012 11:05 ]
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I rememebred the wiki and I think strength, dexterity, endurance and vitality are going to be important for aaargh. Although as it is early, I am tempted to make him a holy warrior aargh and do some faith or something.

Author:	Cras [ Fri Nov 16, 2012 11:08 ]
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Endurance, endurance, endurance, endurance, and endurance.

Author:	Zardoz [ Fri Nov 16, 2012 11:13 ]
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Yes, Endurance is good. Choose Faith OR Intelligence to get to the big Miracles or Spells later on. Best to think of what you want to do now and stick to it rather than spending souls across the board and end up with a Jack of all treades Master of non build. So yeah, try the Holy Whacker approach like me I can always guide you a little more then later on with what I've discovered with my character.

Author:	Mr Dave [ Fri Nov 16, 2012 11:35 ]
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I ignored both faith and intelligence on my first go, and used pyromancy only. I didnt find faith all that useful when I did level it. I found casting too slow.

Author:	Zardoz [ Fri Nov 16, 2012 11:51 ]
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Casting is awesome when you get to a level to use Homing Soul Mass. It acts like a pre-cast spell / sheild that fires off when enemies get in range (causes big damage too). It also means you can fight hand to hand as normal too.

Author:	Mr Dave [ Fri Nov 16, 2012 11:54 ]
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Zardoz wrote: Casting is awesome when you get to a level to use Homing Soul Mass. It acts like a pre-cast spell / sheild that fires off when enemies get in range (causes big damage too). It also means you can fight hand to hand as normal too. I used that on the pc. Well, until NG+,when I used pursuers instead.

Author:	Satsuma [ Fri Nov 16, 2012 13:55 ]
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Bloody hell people, stop making me want to turn this on again. Hasn't it consumed enough of my life!?

Author:	Zardoz [ Fri Nov 16, 2012 13:57 ]
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I think it's got its claws in deeper this time. Oh, hang on... is that you MrDave?

Author:	Zardoz [ Thu Nov 22, 2012 11:02 ]
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Hnnngh, Sens Fortress is such a bitch! Got half way in though and after picking up a few items and turning the stone wheel thing a few times to open up some of the walls I got hit by a rolling rock that had no right being there. Who the frig resets the machine?! I'll be back tonight/tomorrow to crack this.

Author:	Grim... [ Thu Nov 22, 2012 11:08 ]
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It took me so long to get through the fortress that I reckon I could do it blindfolded by now.

Author:	Zardoz [ Thu Nov 22, 2012 11:17 ]
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Heh, yeah it certainly got commited to memory the first time round. At least this time I know where I'm going and what to expect but that boulder SHOULDN'T HAVE BEEN THERE Had another crack at Wolfy Sif last night and died. My technique worked well but my sword was only taking slivers off him (my great balls of fire missed half the time too, it shook my nerves and it rattled my brain).

Author:	Mr Dave [ Thu Nov 22, 2012 13:43 ]
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Zardoz wrote: Hnnngh, Sens Fortress is such a bitch! Got half way in though and after picking up a few items and turning the stone wheel thing a few times to open up some of the walls I got hit by a rolling rock that had no right being there. Who the frig resets the machine?! I'll be back tonight/tomorrow to crack this. There are places that reset the firing direction. Most notable is one that leads down to the gold serpent ring.

Author:	Zardoz [ Thu Nov 22, 2012 16:32 ]
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Right, I'll be more cautious next time.

Author:	Mr Dave [ Thu Nov 22, 2012 17:04 ]
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Zardoz wrote: Right, I'll be more cautious next time. Listen out for the sound of the firing mechanism being rotated, should warn you.

Author:	Zardoz [ Thu Nov 22, 2012 17:17 ]
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I was too busy listening to the cries of the snake men begging me for mercy. ZOMG Spoiler! Click here to view! OK

Author:	Zardoz [ Fri Nov 23, 2012 16:53 ]
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Got further into Sens Gaff last night, but got squished by a boulder again (completely my fault this time). Decided a change of scene was in order so I went into the Catacombs. Made excellent progress down there getting rid of loads of Necromancers and the Iron Golumn before purposfully falling down a thin floor but forgetting a Black Knight was there. At least I've grabbed some booty and I'll soon be able to fix me up a Fire Claymoor when I meet the next Smith.