EPTDark Souls - Prepare to Die (PC) - Page 105
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FromShouri
United States862 Posts
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crms
United States11933 Posts
The combat is way more responsive and much better than skyrims. It's not an MMO in the slightest. You can only run into people if you are in 'human' form and you are invaded by enemies OR you purposefully summon an ally using their summon signs. Players can drop summon signs in various areas but it's on you to summon them if you want. The only way you will see another player unwillingly is if you're playing the game in human form. If you never want to summon an ally OR be invaded you can play the entire game hollow at no disadvantage. | ||
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Duka08
3391 Posts
On January 12 2013 02:49 FromShouri wrote: im so very on the fence about this game,on the 1 hand it looks like its pretty similar to skyrim combat but with other people and on the other hand however, is it more of an instanced online rpg(as in is it like an mmo where I can wander around and randomly bump into people or do I have to specifically invite them and phase to them?) It's nothing like Skyrim (restated for emphasis). It's not like an mmo, and while you can "bump into people randomly" (depending on how you play the game), there is also invitational play (coop and pvp) | ||
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PassiveAce
United States18076 Posts
Yes, it does need to be said a third time. | ||
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Kazeyonoma
United States2912 Posts
for the final emphasis, this is NOTHING like skyrim. It is one of my favorite games, and watching the speed run yesterday made me want to play again. so gud. | ||
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sc4k
United Kingdom5454 Posts
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PassiveAce
United States18076 Posts
I mean seriously what the fuck lol they are nothing alike. | ||
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Maxyim
430 Posts
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solidbebe
Netherlands4921 Posts
On January 12 2013 04:22 PassiveAce wrote: How are people comparing this game to things like Skyrim and Shadow of the Colossus lmao I mean seriously what the fuck lol they are nothing alike. The combat in DS is NOTHING like skyrim (honestly can't be said enough) but I can definitely see how the gloomy grimdark atmosphere reminds people of SoTC, which has a similar atmosphere. | ||
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sc4k
United Kingdom5454 Posts
On January 12 2013 04:22 PassiveAce wrote: How are people comparing this game to Shadow of the Colossus lmao I mean seriously what the fuck lol they are nothing alike. 3 things: a) the atmosphere and 'mistiness', b) the fact that you have to take on some giant motherfuckers, c) the whole 'Japanese take on western medievalness' thing it has going on. But I agree there is very little comparison to Skyrim. Plus maybe you didn't play SotC much, it was all about exploring and experiencing the loneliness in haunting rolling landscapes. I get that in DS in places like the Valley of Drakes. And the place where there are loads of irritating fly things that shoot poison at you reminds me loads of Resi 4. Resident Evil also being a Japanese game has a similar atmosphere in many places. I like it. | ||
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Duka08
3391 Posts
On January 12 2013 04:22 PassiveAce wrote: How are people comparing this game to things like Skyrim and Shadow of the Colossus lmao I mean seriously what the fuck lol they are nothing alike. Actually, funnily enough, I just picked up Shadow because I was craving a playthrough and it's been so long. While the gameplay and combat are quite different, it's surprisingly similar to Dark Souls in my opinion as far as the overall atmosphere, feel, and mindset (figuring the shit out, little hand holding, etc) | ||
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FlamingForce
Netherlands701 Posts
On January 12 2013 02:49 FromShouri wrote: im so very on the fence about this game,on the 1 hand it looks like its pretty similar to skyrim combat but with other people and on the other hand however, is it more of an instanced online rpg(as in is it like an mmo where I can wander around and randomly bump into people or do I have to specifically invite them and phase to them?) I would really, really like to know how one could come to the conclusion that combat in this game "looks" similar to Skyrim. This game is not Skyrim, they are hardly comparable. And no, this game does not work with specific invitations, one's character can be in "human" or "undead" form, human form means that you can be invaded ("Bump" into other players) while undead keeps most people out of your game unless you specifically go through the motions to play with others. | ||
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Vaelone
Finland4400 Posts
On January 12 2013 04:19 sc4k wrote: So I was pissed off with DS but I have been playing a bit more. It still annoys me that you have to fight a bunch of douches in order to get to bosses. If you manage to die several times on a boss by that time you should have figured out the path to him and can just run past all/most enemies in most scenarios. Unless if you mean your first time through the enemies. And this isn't anything like Skyrim. | ||
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sc4k
United Kingdom5454 Posts
On January 12 2013 06:25 Vaelone wrote: If you manage to die several times on a boss by that time you should have figured out the path to him and can just run past all/most enemies in most scenarios. Unless if you mean your first time through the enemies. And this isn't anything like Skyrim. I would get a lot more enjoyment if the bonfires were located literally outside of white lights. So, you journey to reach the boss, then you get to focus on your strategy to beat them. I get what you are saying but it's just an added distraction that puts 30s to 2 minutes of travelling on your time before you get to the boss. Getting to the moonlight butterfly was a complete bitch when I had to do it 3 times (didn't know about beatrice). | ||
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crms
United States11933 Posts
On January 12 2013 07:37 sc4k wrote: I would get a lot more enjoyment if the bonfires were located literally outside of white lights. So, you journey to reach the boss, then you get to focus on your strategy to beat them. I get what you are saying but it's just an added distraction that puts 30s to 2 minutes of travelling on your time before you get to the boss. Getting to the moonlight butterfly was a complete bitch when I had to do it 3 times (didn't know about beatrice). + Show Spoiler + There is a hidden wall bonfire that is pretty damn close to butterfly for the future. That way you don't have to runback from UD parish. | ||
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sc4k
United Kingdom5454 Posts
On January 12 2013 07:40 crms wrote: + Show Spoiler + There is a hidden wall bonfire that is pretty damn close to butterfly for the future. That way you don't have to runback from UD parish. fffffuuuuuuu!!!!!!!! But thanks for the knowledge  | ||
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crms
United States11933 Posts
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Southlight
United States11768 Posts
The bonfire that pissed me off the most is the one in Sen's Fortress after you get out. Fuck. | ||
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nbaker
United States1341 Posts
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Southlight
United States11768 Posts
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