Dark Souls 3

[Overdriven]

http://steamcommunity.com/app/374320/discussions/0/361787186424251460/#p1

Looks like the banning thing is a major issue. You get moved to a separate server if you get soft banned where hacking is rife. Only way to 'unban' yourself is to move your game to a new account using the family share thing as reinstalling ect doesn't work. It's tied to your account. Seems like this in itself has it's own issues as you can copy your character data from a hacked character and keep playing it on a new account so soft banning does jack shit for those who want to cheat.

Looks like all sorts of reasons. Plenty of genuine hackers out there but one example are others have had hackers invade who then change your characters stats and this also results in a ban.

The whole '3rd party software' thing like the nvidia recording seems to be a major one as well.

At the moment sounds like people have had all kinds of problems with hackers.

Think From have kinda fucked up on this one in all sorts of ways so far.

[Vibe]

Not that its needed, might just make the game easier than it already is.

For PvP it is. Getting staggered by ever single dagger or thrusting sword hit in this game is annoying. There's a reason why thrusting swords are so good in this game (apart from absurd damage and ghost range on stabs).

But that's just the issue, PvE seems nicely balanced, balancing for PvP might just break PvE. It's the same for Estus chugging, how do you balance instant Estus chugging for PvP by not affecting PvE.

[Gravoth_iii]

For PvP it is. Getting staggered by ever single dagger or thrusting sword hit in this game is annoying. There's a reason why thrusting swords are so good in this game (apart from absurd damage and ghost range on stabs).

But that's just the issue, PvE seems nicely balanced, balancing for PvP might just break PvE. It's the same for Estus chugging, how do you balance instant Estus chugging for PvP by not affecting PvE.

While daggers seem absolute junk, its true on the thrusting sword part. I think estus part is fine in the game so far as invasions go. But then you have the chuggers in the duel area and you FailFish.

Seriously though, why do people host and start chugging estus during duels? I fought some guy who chugged like 4-5 times before i managed to kill him, while i didnt chug at all. I guess people get pissed off at magic users?

Also just found out about an offhand dagger to boost sorceries by another 20%, i might actually nuke super hard with my spells now.

[Vibe]

While daggers seem absolute junk, its true on the thrusting sword part. I think estus part is fine in the game so far as invasions go. But then you have the chuggers in the duel area and you FailFish.

Seriously though, why do people host and start chugging estus during duels? I fought some guy who chugged like 4-5 times before i managed to kill him, while i didnt chug at all. I guess people get pissed off at magic users?

Also just found out about an offhand dagger to boost sorceries by another 20%, i might actually nuke super hard with my spells now.

Yeah, I don't mind daggers since they're pretty shit (I guess that dash could be useful if backstab wasn't so shit in this game) and nobody uses them anyway, but then you have those thrusting swords... I haven't encountered many chuggers in the Pontiff duel area, maybe only one or two. The instant chugging is devastating in 1v3 scenarios though, you're trying to invade, you're already outnumbered and they can just roll away and instaheal back to full hp, the host and his phantoms. Even in 1v1 vs the host that has a lot more estus charges, it's so easy to just roll away and instaheal. Only way to win before they run out of estus flask is if they play stupid.

I'm thinking of what my next character build will be - possibly a bleed build or a fatty tank build when they fix (if) the poise.

[Banok]

While daggers seem absolute junk, its true on the thrusting sword part. I think estus part is fine in the game so far as invasions go. But then you have the chuggers in the duel area and you FailFish.

Seriously though, why do people host and start chugging estus during duels? I fought some guy who chugged like 4-5 times before i managed to kill him, while i didnt chug at all. I guess people get pissed off at magic users?

Also just found out about an offhand dagger to boost sorceries by another 20%, i might actually nuke super hard with my spells now.

all the rings and hat stack with each other, my tests was something like:

crown is like 10% (prob only worth it for pve due to penalty)
clutch is like 16%
young is like 16% (so better than clutch)
bellowing is like 25%

its kinda anoying because you kinda have to wear all the rings for magic damage to be good. lightning spear damage just seems terrible even with both rings on, I think fire orbs definitely best pve magics. pyros can be landed in pvp unlocked but fuck that bullshit, its way too fiddly and unreliable imo.

crystal magic weapon is best weapon buff due to catalysts being better than faith ones, but looks gay whereas faith buffs look cooler. pyro/dark weapon buffs are weaker but longer, basically like great magic weapon.

going dex/int would save you from needing the casting ring. I think a sharp infused washingpole/ugi/estoc, with a crystal magic weapon buff on a 40 dex, 40 int character would be the ugliest looking shit in the world, but very OP for invading vs 40/40 quality build.

[Gravoth_iii]

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all the rings and hat stack with each other, my tests was something like:

crown is like 10% (prob only worth it for pve due to penalty)
clutch is like 16%
young is like 16% (so better than clutch)
bellowing is like 25%

its kinda anoying because you kinda have to wear all the rings for magic damage to be good. lightning spear damage just seems terrible even with both rings on, I think fire orbs definitely best pve magics. pyros can be landed in pvp unlocked but fuck that bullshit, its way too fiddly and unreliable imo.

crystal magic weapon is best weapon buff due to catalysts being better than faith ones, but looks gay whereas faith buffs look cooler. pyro/dark weapon buffs are weaker but longer, basically like great magic weapon.

going dex/int would save you from needing the casting ring. I think a sharp infused washingpole/ugi/estoc, with a crystal magic weapon buff on a 40 dex, 40 int character would be the ugliest looking shit in the world, but very OP for invading vs 40/40 quality build.

Going for 40-50 dex seems like a waste, id rather have the casting ring tbh and just focus on vig and endurance/attunement. I think the wiki has som deeper stats on all the rings etc, but yeah stacking it all actually makes magic pretty good. Unlocked soul spears are not too that hard to land but deal a crapton of damage.

[Kafein]

Also everyone co-opping all the time making invasions almost guaranteed 2vs1 is pretty damn annoying. I've managed to kill quite a few with those odds but still it seems half the time that people are clearing areas together right from the start rather than just summoning for bosses.

I think 2v1 is fair considering that the Darkwraith is supposed to use the mobs to his advantage. 3v1 is really pushing it though.

[Vibe]

the Darkwraith is supposed to use the mobs to his advantage.

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goddamn coop scum

[Gravoth_iii]

I just enjoy messing about in their world, 3v1 as long as i aint chainstunned to death instantly ill have a good time just running around reducing their estus etc. Then if you start actually winning its all the better. They are invasions after all, fighitng at a disadvantage is to be expected.

[Mr_Oujamaflip]

I hate the Old Demon King. I've beaten every boss in the game so far in 3-4 tries or less but not this guy. So far I've had every bullshit event in the book happen, getting 1 shot by things that didn't hit you, camera getting stuck on him while the player is still running off, being unable to dodge because you get stuck on his legs and his movement stops your roll. I even got him to so little HP I couldn't see the bar and then he kills me. To make matters worse he's at the end of the only part of the game I've genuinely disliked which is the catacombs/smouldering lake area. I even bailed out half-way through to do the Boreal Valley which is much more fun but I've got to finish it off now.

[Golem]

After getting so hyped, I lost interest in the game. The hitboxes are wonky due to shitty animations. Levels are empty(with the exception of the first two areas(not counting tutorial). No weapon variety, atleast not in a way that makes sense. Weapon arts are a joke, especially the Abyss watchers greatsword or whatever it's called. No poise? Srsly.
Maybe in a year, when I feel like cutting myself, I will play this horror instead.

[Gravoth_iii]

After getting so hyped, I lost interest in the game. The hitboxes are wonky due to shitty animations. Levels are empty(with the exception of the first two areas(not counting tutorial). No weapon variety, atleast not in a way that makes sense. Weapon arts are a joke, especially the Abyss watchers greatsword or whatever it's called. No poise? Srsly.
Maybe in a year, when I feel like cutting myself, I will play this horror instead.

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[Vibe]

I hate the Old Demon King. I've beaten every boss in the game so far in 3-4 tries or less but not this guy.

What's so far? Which other bosses have you killed

[Kadeth]

what are you recording with? bandicam doesn't seem to be working for me.

btw kadeth, astora is cool but not top tier imo. profaned greatsword is way better damage with same moveset, and better special imo. if you really want a charge special consider the gyndyr halberd its charge looks much better than regular.

I'm using my legally acquired copy of Fraps, seems to work well enough. Thanks, I'll try those weapons next. That charging attack can be pretty hilarious.

I just started NG+ anyway and was thinking of trying out PvP again at lvl 125.

All I can say to anyone struggling with the demon king is do NOT go to Archdragon Peak

[Banok]

armour of thorns is actually extremely cheesy and OP.

I just invaded and was 1 vs 3, ok I was super cheesy and camped monsters, used traps in catacombs to kill 1 and kept harassing them. but I got the killing blow on 2 guys by just rolling with he armour. so funny.