You get dominating returns to how much a level up in a skill actually gives you, but you can still easily get pretty overpowered imo.
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You get dominating returns to how much a level up in a skill actually gives you, but you can still easily get pretty overpowered imo.
Not really IMO. Disminishing returns are a thing in this game, and affects all parameters. For example, STR have a first softcap at 25, and second at 50. Different stats have different softcaps but you get the idea.
Also, defense stat (raised with whatever parameter you level up) completely stops at BL 143 (OR 141, can't remember exactly lol).
So no, at endgame you can't just overlevel stuff, because it doesn't make much difference. You can do OP in mid-game if you get enough stones to level up the weapon further than usual.
Visceral is a no-go for second phase, but you can still do backstabs with some attacks (after hit slam combo or after some jumps). But honestly there's no much tips you can use other than learn his patterns and be on-point with the dodges.
I think I'll be fine...
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I will probably end up begging for help. Nah don't worry! I'll keep at it ;)
Yup. All weapons are viable options and I personally recommend going with what you like most but saw cleaver with fire/bolt paper is the most powerful option for the first half of the game.
Got invaded in Hemwick
The fuck? Man I can't wait to start a new invadey playthrough. I don't think I ever successfully invaded in Hemwick.
That is really neat. Thanks for the info and the link, I'm going to order one!
my take is that the first half of DS3 is easier than Bloodborne. The last half of DS3 is either on par or tougher than Bloodborne.
Central Yharnam is a tough intro for new players but Bloodborne suited my playstyle so that helped. I'm waiting for DSII and DS3 to go on sale sometime because I got through DS1 and loved it though Bloodborne is my favorite. What's a cool build to try out for a new character? I did your standard strength, vit, and const but that stopped me from using some of the more interesting weapons based off of arcane, agility, or bloodtinge. I'm thinking agility this time around but arcane is kinda speaking to me.
It feels good to be back...
...although the movement feels really sluggish now that I've played Let It Die for so long.
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Blood Starved Beast shows up as a regular enemy in the DLC!
I'm new to online, so sorry for noob question, but I need to know- why is this weird for you? You can't invade everywhere or what?Got invaded in Hemwick
Is anyone paying attention to trophy data as Bloodborne gets an influx of new players this week?
The Platinum Trophy has a 7.3% attainment rate as of this morning.
The Platinum Trophy has a 7.3% attainment rate as of this morning.
Then it hasn't gone up yet. If it's a plus free game it should up as free instead of 19.99
Oooooh boy that was some fun times. I went in early trying to score the Gattling Gun and the fucking dude baited BSB into me. I was not prepared XD
Haha nice. Honestly I found him a fucker to beat but when I finally did it the satisfaction was incredible. It's the moment when the game really clicked for me. Just a shame real life got in the way of playing!
I use "jemmjmpi" for chunks. All you need to kill is just a brainsucker guarding the lever, then the brainsucker boss. I get two chunks almost every time and it only take a couple minutes.
As for rocks, apparently you can only get one per glyph? I can't remember which code I used off the top of my head, but you should be able to google for some good ones.
Invaders usually stay in areas that invasions take less time to happen, like the nightmares, so with low player population it would be pretty rare in a lot of places. like Hemwick.
It's not a place that invasions usually occur, like there are about 2 maybe 3 places you expect to be invaded. But not Hemwick of all places. This is good news tho, this may mean that more invasions are going to happen out side of the usual places.
Can't wait to get back into this. Should I continue on in NG+ and invade? Or begin the hunt anew?
Enjoying it so far. Substituting a shield for a pistol is a welcome change and the transforming melee weapon is so badass. It makes for a cool combat dynamic.
I've lost a lot of blood echoes on 2 occasions though. First time, I went to reclaim them near a big brute with a saw but couldn't find them? and consequently died again. The second time, admittedly was funny: went down into these sewers, defeated a couple patrol monsters while knocking the other down accidentally in with the giant rats. Before I could make my way down the ladders into the muck, a rat leaps at me while I'm still climbing down and before I knew it I'm getting swarmed, so I end running to the far end being chased by an army of sewer mutants and I end up falling to my extremely repugnant death. Drew parallels with Snake's escape from Groznyj Grad haha.
I've lost a lot of blood echoes on 2 occasions though. First time, I went to reclaim them near a big brute with a saw but couldn't find them? and consequently died again. The second time, admittedly was funny: went down into these sewers, defeated a couple patrol monsters while knocking the other down accidentally in with the giant rats. Before I could make my way down the ladders into the muck, a rat leaps at me while I'm still climbing down and before I knew it I'm getting swarmed, so I end running to the far end being chased by an army of sewer mutants and I end up falling to my extremely repugnant death. Drew parallels with Snake's escape from Groznyj Grad haha.
Thanks for the tips. =)
On a side note, I just moved on to NG+2 and cleared Central Yharnam aside from the bosses. I'm getting back to the groove again.
On summoning NPCs in the first area...
I stumbled onto Gascoigne's summon sigil, and I recall there was a way to fight Cleric Beast with him and Eileen by your side, which I've never done before. The only question is, where can I summon Eileen?
I wanna get home to join you all already. I started a new character Yougee Elwhy last night and I'm hankering for some invasions.
Enjoying it so far. Substituting a shield for a pistol is a welcome change and the transforming melee weapon is so badass. It makes for a cool combat dynamic.
I've lost a lot of blood echoes on 2 occasions though. First time, I went to reclaim them near a big brute with a saw but couldn't find them? and consequently died again. The second time, admittedly was funny: went down into these sewers, defeated a couple patrol monsters while knocking the other down accidentally in with the giant rats. Before I could make my way down the ladders into the muck, a rat leaps at me while I'm still climbing down and before I knew it I'm getting swarmed, so I end running to the far end being chased by an army of sewer mutants and I end up falling to my extremely repugnant death. Drew parallels with Snake's escape from Groznyj Grad haha.
In this game if an enemy kills you then you have to kill them to reclaim your echoes. You'll know which enemy has them by looking to see if they have glowing eyes.
Gonna start my third playthrough with the cane.
Will try to play it with a friend in co-op as much as possible.
Will try to play it with a friend in co-op as much as possible.
I lost 170,000 Blood Echoes to those goddamn Whale Sharks down the well in the Fishing Hamlet. I actually missed the well the first time through so I wanted to check it out. It's hard with one of them, but manageable. When the second one comes? Fuck me. And I still have to beat Orphan of Kos. It's the last thing I need to do to be able to say I conquered all bosses.
Use a Shaman Bone Blade on the one without the anchor.
My first 45 minutes of Bloodborne
- Spend 20 minutes customizing the character of course.
- Get killed by the wolf. Aight, to be expected on my first go-around.
- Get my weapons from Hunter's Dream. Kill the wolf on the second try. Nice.
- Go around Central Yarham killing some thugs. This is pretty good so far.
- Encounter the fat dude with the cleaver. Died.
- Go back to the fat dude with the cleaver. Died again.
- Face the same fat dude with the cleaver again. Died again.
- One more time. Died again.
I understand now.
- Spend 20 minutes customizing the character of course.
- Get killed by the wolf. Aight, to be expected on my first go-around.
- Get my weapons from Hunter's Dream. Kill the wolf on the second try. Nice.
- Go around Central Yarham killing some thugs. This is pretty good so far.
- Encounter the fat dude with the cleaver. Died.
- Go back to the fat dude with the cleaver. Died again.
- Face the same fat dude with the cleaver again. Died again.
- One more time. Died again.
I understand now.
Be a little pansy baby and use Amygdalan Arm from the ledge.
Like I did.
My first 45 minutes of Bloodborne
- Spend 20 minutes customizing the character of course.
- Get killed by the wolf. Aight, to be expected on my first go-around.
- Get my weapons from Hunter's Dream. Kill the wolf on the second try. Nice.
- Go around Central Yarham killing some thugs. This is pretty good so far.
- Encounter the fat dude with the cleaver. Died.
- Go back to the fat dude with the cleaver. Died again.
- Face the same fat dude with the cleaver again. Died again.
- One more time. Died again.
I understand now.
Fat dudes are great for getting the hang of parries.
Just sayin.
It would have been epic though. ;)
My first 45 minutes of Bloodborne
- Spend 20 minutes customizing the character of course.
- Get killed by the wolf. Aight, to be expected on my first go-around.
- Get my weapons from Hunter's Dream. Kill the wolf on the second try. Nice.
- Go around Central Yarham killing some thugs. This is pretty good so far.
- Encounter the fat dude with the cleaver. Died.
- Go back to the fat dude with the cleaver. Died again.
- Face the same fat dude with the cleaver again. Died again.
- One more time. Died again.
I understand now.
Wanna know a secret?
The cleaver guy is there just to troll you. There's no point in trying to beat him, as it's just a dead end.
Yeah, was trying that with the guy too. Just need to get the timing right.
BUT I NEED THE VALIDATION DAMMIT lol