Video games...what ya playing? And what are you looking forward to? (4 Viewers)

[IvanKaramazov]

Finally got around to playing Demon's Souls this weekend.If you're easy to anger, avoid this game, heh. I just finally got thru 1-1 then got roasted by the Dragon, in what I assume is 1-2. Frustrating, but really fun. Started as a Wanderer, but decided to roll a Hunter and enjoying the bow much more.Anyone have any good hints/tips for a noob in DS? I've already checked out the wiki pages and such, but I'm definitely up for other help, esp. on what order to do this game in

Go to 4-1. The skeletons in that area a tough and will probably destroy you the first couple of times, but you'll get their attack pattern down. You'll want a decent shield and preferably a blunt weapon. In this area, you can get the Crescent Falchion +1, which is a nice early-game weapon (no need to fight the guy who guards it -- just run by him, grab the sword, and keep running until he quits chasing you). If you can clear this level, you'll open up 4-2, which has arguably the best soul-farming spot in the game for low- and mid-level characters.

 

[Buddy Ball 2K3]

Update on Dark Souls - Absolutely love this game. Never played Demon Souls and from everything I have read Dark Souls is much harder, but it is extremely fun. I really have not had a sense of any sort of accomplishment when beating a boss in a game since the 80's and this game has brought that feeling back.

 

[SlaX]

I am now on chapter 12 of Dead Space 2. God I love this game. I think it is even better than Dead Space One. I can't wait for DS3 which will be a day one purchase whenever it comes out.

As usual I caved and bought another game I have been dying to play. I found Mass effect 2 for PS3 for 19.99 new at Amazon. I could not pass it up. I also picked up Deus Ex Human Revolution for 30 bucks new as well.

Currently playing:

Dead Space 2 Chapter 12

Madden 12 Year 2 Miami Dolphins

NCAA 12 Year 4 Miami Hurricanes

NBA 2K11 Year Three Miami Heat

MLB The Show 11 Yankees Year One and 1987 Yankees Year Two

Borderlands Level 38

On deck:

Uncharted 2

Mass Effect 2

Deus Ex Human Revolution

Batman Arkum Asylum

Battlefield 3

I will get Skyrim.....when it drops to 20 bucks. No doubt it will be epic.

I highly recommend Arkham Asylum. It doesn't take too long to get through and is really enjoyable game.I also got Rage and the graphics are amazing and the gameplay is pretty good too. However the story is kind of bland (so far anyway) and isn't "addicting" to play.

Anyone get NBA 2k12 yet?

I will pick this up mid next year when it is much cheaper. I am still so into 2K11 and I have so many classic rosters from 2K share that I did not feel I needed the new shiny new car at full retail. But I am very much looking forward to getting 2K12 just for the legends mode. That alone is worth 25 bucks.

Legends mode is where the meat of the new game is. Although I still prefer the Jordan Challenges to it, I do like being able to unlock more legendary teams from NBA's past that wasn't available in 2k11. I still hate that they couldn't get Barkley to sign on. I was also a little disappointed that they didn't tie in challenges (like score this much with Wilt, this many asst with Magic, etc) to Legends mode like they did to the Jordan Challenge. All you have to do to unlock the teams is win. There are some minor tweaks to My Player/Create A Legend* and Association modes that I felt were really nice improvements. They also changed the graphical signs that showed where you need to be on the court when running plays, and I felt that they were harder to follow, and harder to see on most courts. I preferred 2k11 in that aspect. But My Player all in all from what I played felt more polished. *Create a Legend is a new mode where you can pick a current NBA star and make him a legend in a My Player-like atmosphere, similar to when you were given the keys to Michael Jordan after the Jordan Challenge was complete last season.

Oh, I do have to say that adding Steve Kerr to the announce team was a HUGE improvement. Commentary is phenomenal in 2k12 and I never felt like it was getting old. My only complaint is that when playing in the legendary games, they talked like they were commentating on a legendary game while watching the tape, so they already know that they were going to be stars and such, so they talked about what each player accomplishes in their careers before they happened compared to the game played. But that's probably a good thing, and they likely wanted to educate the gamer by letting him hear about the players he was playing with/against. It works, but it just was weird. But I did love that they talked more about the individual players more than the franchise in Association & My Player. I'm sure that as the season wears on, it'll start getting old, but I never reached that point during my playthrough.

That's a short write-up after a week of renting it. I don't think I'll purchase it (at least, not just yet) since I loved 2k11 so much. I may change my mind when the price drops to around $20, though.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

@$%0, I have been telling meself not to buy anything until Skyrim comes out, but I know Ill love Dark Souls and I really want the new batman game.

 

[AcerFC]

I'm about to fire up Oblivion for the first time in an hour or so. But I got the game of the year edition with knights of 9 and shivering isles also. Which game do I start with

Just re-installed this myself over the weekend and am finding mods for it this week because there are some pretty cool ones out there, are you on PC or console?I originally didn't recommend Oblivion because it has a pretty complicated leveling system that you need to pay attention to when you are building your character and playing the game. When you level up, the game levels up also, if you don't get enough bonuses when you level, you don't keep up with the game and it starts to get really hard. You can stay on top of that by "correctly" working the leveling system, or by just turning the difficulty slider in the menu down when you think things are getting impossible.Basically, when you level up you get to up I think 3 of your stats. When you choose a stat to increase, it will increase between 1 and 5 points depending on how many skill levels of that stat's associated skills you increased. To get the 5 you need to increase 10 points in any of the 3 associated skills. If you aren't at least getting a +3 bonus almost every time you increase a stat, eventually you will start to see things get difficult. If you want a detailed explanation, I believe there is still a full oblivion thread that talks about it in more depth, or it's all over the web.Hope you enjoy the game because besides the quirks with leveling up, I think it's a GREAT game and I’m excited to get one more play though before Skirim.

I played thru getting out of the dungeons and saved it as I am going to begin my quest. I have not had a chance to play since then. This is my first RPG so Im a little confused as to what I should pick for my player and birth sign and that stuff but Im rolling with it.

 

[IvanKaramazov]

Update on Dark Souls - Absolutely love this game. Never played Demon Souls and from everything I have read Dark Souls is much harder, but it is extremely fun. I really have not had a sense of any sort of accomplishment when beating a boss in a game since the 80's and this game has brought that feeling back.

This is basically Demon's Souls 2.0. so if you liked the first, you're going to like the second. The way the various areas of the game link together is pretty awesome. I wasn't sure that not having a "Nexus" would work, but they did a really good job creating a big world while still providing enough shortcuts that it isn't laborious to travel around.

 

[Instinctive]

Update on Dark Souls - Absolutely love this game. Never played Demon Souls and from everything I have read Dark Souls is much harder, but it is extremely fun. I really have not had a sense of any sort of accomplishment when beating a boss in a game since the 80's and this game has brought that feeling back.

This is basically Demon's Souls 2.0. so if you liked the first, you're going to like the second. The way the various areas of the game link together is pretty awesome. I wasn't sure that not having a "Nexus" would work, but they did a really good job creating a big world while still providing enough shortcuts that it isn't laborious to travel around.

Do you need to have played the first in order to know where you;re at in the new one?

 

[NewlyRetired]

Update on Dark Souls - Absolutely love this game. Never played Demon Souls and from everything I have read Dark Souls is much harder, but it is extremely fun. I really have not had a sense of any sort of accomplishment when beating a boss in a game since the 80's and this game has brought that feeling back.

This is basically Demon's Souls 2.0. so if you liked the first, you're going to like the second. The way the various areas of the game link together is pretty awesome. I wasn't sure that not having a "Nexus" would work, but they did a really good job creating a big world while still providing enough shortcuts that it isn't laborious to travel around.

Do you need to have played the first in order to know where you;re at in the new one?

No, it is not a sequel.

 

[Buddy Ball 2K3]

Update on Dark Souls - Absolutely love this game. Never played Demon Souls and from everything I have read Dark Souls is much harder, but it is extremely fun. I really have not had a sense of any sort of accomplishment when beating a boss in a game since the 80's and this game has brought that feeling back.

This is basically Demon's Souls 2.0. so if you liked the first, you're going to like the second. The way the various areas of the game link together is pretty awesome. I wasn't sure that not having a "Nexus" would work, but they did a really good job creating a big world while still providing enough shortcuts that it isn't laborious to travel around.

No idea what the Nexus is, however finding the shortcuts and what not back to the main bonfire have been great surprises. This is the first game in a long time that I have been excited about getting to play each evening. Now I just got to get the wife to be quiet during boss fights.

 

[fasteddie_21]

Finally got around to playing Demon's Souls this weekend.

If you're easy to anger, avoid this game, heh. I just finally got thru 1-1 then got roasted by the Dragon, in what I assume is 1-2. Frustrating, but really fun. Started as a Wanderer, but decided to roll a Hunter and enjoying the bow much more.

Anyone have any good hints/tips for a noob in DS? I've already checked out the wiki pages and such, but I'm definitely up for other help, esp. on what order to do this game in

You picked one of the hardest classes to start the game with as a newbie.

Most recommend starting with Royalty (starts with a decent ranged spell), or Temple Knight which starts with some decent armor if you want to tank it. Learn to parry/riposte. 90% of all enemies will need you to learn this technique. In many games the shield is nothing more than an adornment. In DS it is imperative to learn how to use it well. It will save your life more times than you can imagine.

Do not get too concerned about lost souls. Yes it sucks hard but you can always get them back.

Upgrade like a maniac. Do not worry about wasting stones, you can always find more. Even if it feels wasted, get every last point you can out of all items via upgrades, even if you will throw them out shortly after.

What makes the Hunter such a hard class to start with? I've definitely learned how to parry/reposte, although I'm still working on the timing some of the time with that. I have already upgraded to the 100% block shield (Heater Shield) that you can buy from the vendor in the Nexus. Also, I've already upgraded my battle axe to battle axe +1 and just found out how to 'level' up.I do have a question, which I hope is right...when you die, obv. you are sent back to the Nexus and then have to go touch your blood stain to get the lost souls. But since I died just past the dragon swooping bridge, in what I think is 1-2, to get back there, do I just go thru where the Demon Boss VANGUARD was and that begins 1-2? Also, if you quit while in the Nexus, before going back to get my lost souls, when you load the game, is your bloodstain still where you last died?

And noted re: upgrades. I'm usually a pretty bad hoarder in these type games, so it's good to know that I shouldn't here.

 

[fasteddie_21]

Finally got around to playing Demon's Souls this weekend.If you're easy to anger, avoid this game, heh. I just finally got thru 1-1 then got roasted by the Dragon, in what I assume is 1-2. Frustrating, but really fun. Started as a Wanderer, but decided to roll a Hunter and enjoying the bow much more.Anyone have any good hints/tips for a noob in DS? I've already checked out the wiki pages and such, but I'm definitely up for other help, esp. on what order to do this game in

Go to 4-1. The skeletons in that area a tough and will probably destroy you the first couple of times, but you'll get their attack pattern down. You'll want a decent shield and preferably a blunt weapon. In this area, you can get the Crescent Falchion +1, which is a nice early-game weapon (no need to fight the guy who guards it -- just run by him, grab the sword, and keep running until he quits chasing you). If you can clear this level, you'll open up 4-2, which has arguably the best soul-farming spot in the game for low- and mid-level characters.

As mentioned in my previous post, I already have the Heater Shield w/ 100% damage reduction (if the guard isn't broken) and my Hunter started w/ the Battle Axe (which I've upgraded to +1). Would I be better off getting just, like, a basic club for use w/ the skellies? And Crescent Falchion +1 >>> Battle Axe +1?And as far as farming goes, I assume that you mean kill all the baddies, back to the Nexus, rinse, repeat? And what spot is that?TIA fellas!

 

[Ballstein]

Just want to say.....some of you need A girlfriend.

 

[Buddy Ball 2K3]

Is there a correct or wrong way to build a Warrior in Dark Souls?

 

[fasteddie_21]

Just want to say.....some of you need A girlfriend.

Happily married to a gamer

 

[Mad Cow]

Just want to say.....some of you need A girlfriend.

What if we are already married?

 

[Ballstein]

Just want to say.....some of you need A girlfriend.

What if we are already married?

then I feel sorry for her....

 

[Buddy Ball 2K3]

Just want to say.....some of you need A girlfriend.

My wife limits to me to one GF.

 

[IvanKaramazov]

Finally got around to playing Demon's Souls this weekend.If you're easy to anger, avoid this game, heh. I just finally got thru 1-1 then got roasted by the Dragon, in what I assume is 1-2. Frustrating, but really fun. Started as a Wanderer, but decided to roll a Hunter and enjoying the bow much more.Anyone have any good hints/tips for a noob in DS? I've already checked out the wiki pages and such, but I'm definitely up for other help, esp. on what order to do this game in

Go to 4-1. The skeletons in that area a tough and will probably destroy you the first couple of times, but you'll get their attack pattern down. You'll want a decent shield and preferably a blunt weapon. In this area, you can get the Crescent Falchion +1, which is a nice early-game weapon (no need to fight the guy who guards it -- just run by him, grab the sword, and keep running until he quits chasing you). If you can clear this level, you'll open up 4-2, which has arguably the best soul-farming spot in the game for low- and mid-level characters.

As mentioned in my previous post, I already have the Heater Shield w/ 100% damage reduction (if the guard isn't broken) and my Hunter started w/ the Battle Axe (which I've upgraded to +1). Would I be better off getting just, like, a basic club for use w/ the skellies? And Crescent Falchion +1 >>> Battle Axe +1?And as far as farming goes, I assume that you mean kill all the baddies, back to the Nexus, rinse, repeat? And what spot is that?TIA fellas!

The battle axe will be okay for the skeletons. It's not optimal, but it will do for now. Yes, the crescent falchion +1 is significantly better than a battle axe +1. The "crescent" path is an upgrade line that you can only start by getting a regular weapon up to +5 IIRC, so really it's like picking up a +6 weapon right off the bat. It deals magic damage along with regular physical damage. Your understanding of farming is right. In 4-2, the first "real" enemy you encounter is a guy who will give you a few thousand souls each time you kill him. After practicing a few times, you can enter the level, kill him with a decent bow, and then suicide off a nearby cliff. Then you respawn at the archstone, repeat, pick up the souls you dropped, and do it again. Until you get the hang of it, you might find a suicide spot somewhere that allows you to pick up your souls before you engage an enemy, just in case you screw up and he kills you before you touch your bloodstain, but it's a very safe farming location once you gain a little practice.

 

[IvanKaramazov]

I do have a question, which I hope is right...when you die, obv. you are sent back to the Nexus and then have to go touch your blood stain to get the lost souls. But since I died just past the dragon swooping bridge, in what I think is 1-2, to get back there, do I just go thru where the Demon Boss VANGUARD was and that begins 1-2?

Yes. When you touch the portal in the nexus, you'll be given the option of which archstone you want to warp to. You can go directly to the one where you beat Phalanx. (Vanguard was the guy in the tutorial. You'll get a chance to catch up on old times with him later on though).

Also, if you quit while in the Nexus, before going back to get my lost souls, when you load the game, is your bloodstain still where you last died?

I'm about 99% sure the answer to this is "yes."

 

[SlaX]

Just want to say.....some of you need A girlfriend.

My wife won't let me have one.

 

[Mad Cow]

All 10,000 points still sitting there. I suppose I just wait for them to be taken, or do you suppose they might just stay there?

UPDATE: All points are still there.

 

[SkyRattlers]

All 10,000 points still sitting there. I suppose I just wait for them to be taken, or do you suppose they might just stay there?

UPDATE: All points are still there.

Are you are regular purchaser of MS Points anyway? ie. do you buy and spend points on DLC often? If yes, then just go ahead and spent those points. If they ever come looking for them then you'll simply be paying a "bill" you would have paid anyway.

 

[hooter311]

All 10,000 points still sitting there. I suppose I just wait for them to be taken, or do you suppose they might just stay there?

UPDATE: All points are still there.

Nobody is ever coming for those points.

 

[GTBilly]

http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/26/rumor-dead-space-3-plot-details-leaked/There's not much surprise to be found in the rumored existence of another Dead Space sequel, is there? According to purported plot details published by Siliconera, however, you're in for less of a shock and more of a creeping, unshakeable chill. (Dead Space 3 has not been announced, so beware of potential spoilers beyond this point.)According to the site's mole, Dead Space 3 dumps perennially imperiled engineer Isaac Clarke on Tau Volantis, a frigid planet blanketed in snowstorms. Donning a snowsuit (with temperature indicated inconveniently on the back?), he attempts to locate lost friends and other signs of humanity. And we can't imagine a bit of unpleasant weather deterring those despicable necromorphs.The change of location (if accurately reported) sounds intriguing, though we won't hear more until EA decides to announce Dead Space 3 officially. Last we heard, Dead Space 2 had shipped over 2 million copies -- enough to be deemed one of EA's "strong, growingfranchises."

I've been reading about this. Huge news.

Forget what I quoted I just wanted to get your attention: Deus Ex Human Revolution, give it whirl and thank me later.

 

[Mad Cow]

All 10,000 points still sitting there. I suppose I just wait for them to be taken, or do you suppose they might just stay there?

UPDATE: All points are still there.

Are you are regular purchaser of MS Points anyway? ie. do you buy and spend points on DLC often? If yes, then just go ahead and spent those points. If they ever come looking for them then you'll simply be paying a "bill" you would have paid anyway.

Rarely at all. Now, I believe I can use MS points to purchase PC games, as well, which is much more interesting to me. . .

 

[fasteddie_21]

Finally got around to playing Demon's Souls this weekend.If you're easy to anger, avoid this game, heh. I just finally got thru 1-1 then got roasted by the Dragon, in what I assume is 1-2. Frustrating, but really fun. Started as a Wanderer, but decided to roll a Hunter and enjoying the bow much more.Anyone have any good hints/tips for a noob in DS? I've already checked out the wiki pages and such, but I'm definitely up for other help, esp. on what order to do this game in

Go to 4-1. The skeletons in that area a tough and will probably destroy you the first couple of times, but you'll get their attack pattern down. You'll want a decent shield and preferably a blunt weapon. In this area, you can get the Crescent Falchion +1, which is a nice early-game weapon (no need to fight the guy who guards it -- just run by him, grab the sword, and keep running until he quits chasing you). If you can clear this level, you'll open up 4-2, which has arguably the best soul-farming spot in the game for low- and mid-level characters.

Got the Crescent Falchion +1 and made it, multiple times, thru to the boss (Adjucator or whatnot). Jesus Mary Mother of God, HTF do you kill that guy?!? I've read how, but much, much easier said than done. How do you call in others to help with him?Thx again!

 

[fasteddie_21]

Finally got around to playing Demon's Souls this weekend.If you're easy to anger, avoid this game, heh. I just finally got thru 1-1 then got roasted by the Dragon, in what I assume is 1-2. Frustrating, but really fun. Started as a Wanderer, but decided to roll a Hunter and enjoying the bow much more.Anyone have any good hints/tips for a noob in DS? I've already checked out the wiki pages and such, but I'm definitely up for other help, esp. on what order to do this game in

Go to 4-1. The skeletons in that area a tough and will probably destroy you the first couple of times, but you'll get their attack pattern down. You'll want a decent shield and preferably a blunt weapon. In this area, you can get the Crescent Falchion +1, which is a nice early-game weapon (no need to fight the guy who guards it -- just run by him, grab the sword, and keep running until he quits chasing you). If you can clear this level, you'll open up 4-2, which has arguably the best soul-farming spot in the game for low- and mid-level characters.

As mentioned in my previous post, I already have the Heater Shield w/ 100% damage reduction (if the guard isn't broken) and my Hunter started w/ the Battle Axe (which I've upgraded to +1). Would I be better off getting just, like, a basic club for use w/ the skellies? And Crescent Falchion +1 >>> Battle Axe +1?And as far as farming goes, I assume that you mean kill all the baddies, back to the Nexus, rinse, repeat? And what spot is that?TIA fellas!

The battle axe will be okay for the skeletons. It's not optimal, but it will do for now. Yes, the crescent falchion +1 is significantly better than a battle axe +1. The "crescent" path is an upgrade line that you can only start by getting a regular weapon up to +5 IIRC, so really it's like picking up a +6 weapon right off the bat. It deals magic damage along with regular physical damage. Your understanding of farming is right. In 4-2, the first "real" enemy you encounter is a guy who will give you a few thousand souls each time you kill him. After practicing a few times, you can enter the level, kill him with a decent bow, and then suicide off a nearby cliff. Then you respawn at the archstone, repeat, pick up the souls you dropped, and do it again. Until you get the hang of it, you might find a suicide spot somewhere that allows you to pick up your souls before you engage an enemy, just in case you screw up and he kills you before you touch your bloodstain, but it's a very safe farming location once you gain a little practice.

Yeah the CF +1 is worlds better than my axe (didn't notice the magic damage previously when I looked it up). And those skellies whooped me early on, but I figured out how to beat them easily. The flying manta rays are a PITA, but I learned where to snipe them as well. But the boss just owns my soul (pun intended). Halp?

 

[BigRedNole]

Playing a HEAVILY modded Oblivion as a filler for Skyrim.

 

[IvanKaramazov]

Got the Crescent Falchion +1 and made it, multiple times, thru to the boss (Adjucator or whatnot). Jesus Mary Mother of God, HTF do you kill that guy?!? I've read how, but much, much easier said than done. How do you call in others to help with him?Thx again!

When you enter the boss area, make your way to the bottom as quickly as possible -- he'll hit you with his tongue if you stay on the stairs. The guy only has one attack (a left-to-right cleaver swing) and he telegraphs it by giggling like a little sissy before he does it (hee-hee). When you hear him laugh like that, prepare to roll to your left. You can completely dodge his attack just by rolling under it. Once you get the hang of it -- and the timing doesn't have to be perfect because you can roll 2-3 times if you have to -- you'll get through the fight without ever being touched. He has a cleaver wound on his left side (your right). That's the only spot that takes damage. Hack away at that wound and you'll whittle down his life bar. Eventually, he'll keel over and you can go to down on that little bird on his head. Do that 2-3 times and he's dead. Note that rolling is important here. If you're wearing heavy armor that doesn't allow you to roll, you should probably switch to something light.

 

[fasteddie_21]

Got the Crescent Falchion +1 and made it, multiple times, thru to the boss (Adjucator or whatnot). Jesus Mary Mother of God, HTF do you kill that guy?!? I've read how, but much, much easier said than done. How do you call in others to help with him?Thx again!

When you enter the boss area, make your way to the bottom as quickly as possible -- he'll hit you with his tongue if you stay on the stairs. The guy only has one attack (a left-to-right cleaver swing) and he telegraphs it by giggling like a little sissy before he does it (hee-hee). When you hear him laugh like that, prepare to roll to your left. You can completely dodge his attack just by rolling under it. Once you get the hang of it -- and the timing doesn't have to be perfect because you can roll 2-3 times if you have to -- you'll get through the fight without ever being touched. He has a cleaver wound on his left side (your right). That's the only spot that takes damage. Hack away at that wound and you'll whittle down his life bar. Eventually, he'll keel over and you can go to down on that little bird on his head. Do that 2-3 times and he's dead. Note that rolling is important here. If you're wearing heavy armor that doesn't allow you to roll, you should probably switch to something light.

I'll give this a shot when I get home. I was soooo frustrated yesterday, heh.So after, in theory, being able to kill this little #####, I get that I can farm 4-2, but is there a 'proper' order in which to play the rest of the levels? And I got a kick out of the 'Shiny, Sparkly Bird' spot in 4-1 too.

 

[Hoos First]

TRU will be having a B2G1 free sale next week

 

[Nick Vermeil]

Just want to say.....some of you need A girlfriend.

What if we are already married?

then I feel sorry for her....

Don't ever feel sorry for a woman who has sex with a level 70 Mage.

 

[EYLive]

Just want to say.....some of you need A girlfriend.

What if we are already married?

then I feel sorry for her....

Don't ever feel sorry for a woman who has sex with a level 70 Mage.

Everyone has a sleeve like wizard.

 

[The Tick]

Playing a HEAVILY modded Oblivion as a filler for Skyrim.

What mods are you using? I'm reading up on modding my setup with a few of them. Mainly looking at some of the graphics ones, like the quarl's texture pack, unique landscapes, natural enviros, and one of the UI adjustments. Considering others, but i'm not sure if i really want to alter gameplay or just up the look/feel of it.

 

[dharmapunk]

Just want to say.....some of you need A girlfriend.

What if we are already married?

then I feel sorry for her....

Don't ever feel sorry for a woman who has sex with a level 70 Mage.

 

[Mad Cow]

Just want to say.....some of you need A girlfriend.

What if we are already married?

then I feel sorry for her....

Don't ever feel sorry for a woman who has sex with a level 70 Mage.

 

[Buddy Ball 2K3]

Just want to say.....some of you need A girlfriend.

What if we are already married?

then I feel sorry for her....

Don't ever feel sorry for a woman who has sex with a level 70 Mage.

Gonna have to tell the wife about this one.

 

[wazoo11]

pretty good piece on catherine from grantland of all places

game that's on my bucket list but will have to wait a while. Heard it's difficulty level is on par with Demon Souls.

 

[wazoo11]

had no idea but team bondi of la noire went bankrupt

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-07-05-la-noire-the-team-bondi-emails-article

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

Playing a HEAVILY modded Oblivion as a filler for Skyrim.

Mind walking me through this or posting the links to the mods you got?I tried this awhile ago and it appeared that a majority of the links to the mods were dead or they simply didn't work.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

Just want to say.....some of you need A girlfriend.

What if we are already married?

then I feel sorry for her....

Don't ever feel sorry for a woman who has sex with a level 70 Mage.

Awesome.

 

[EYLive]

pretty good piece on catherine from grantland of all places

game that's on my bucket list but will have to wait a while. Heard it's difficulty level is on par with Demon Souls.

Haven't read the article yet but I loved Persona 3 & 4. I'm kinda bummed that Atlus went a completely different route with this new game. But I heard it's both addictive and challenging. I hope they make Persona 5 with fewer dungeons/towers and more open world adventuring.

 

[Premier]

The new Batman game is supposed to be phenomenal. Looking forward to it.

 

[fasteddie_21]

Got the Crescent Falchion +1 and made it, multiple times, thru to the boss (Adjucator or whatnot). Jesus Mary Mother of God, HTF do you kill that guy?!? I've read how, but much, much easier said than done. How do you call in others to help with him?Thx again!

When you enter the boss area, make your way to the bottom as quickly as possible -- he'll hit you with his tongue if you stay on the stairs. The guy only has one attack (a left-to-right cleaver swing) and he telegraphs it by giggling like a little sissy before he does it (hee-hee). When you hear him laugh like that, prepare to roll to your left. You can completely dodge his attack just by rolling under it. Once you get the hang of it -- and the timing doesn't have to be perfect because you can roll 2-3 times if you have to -- you'll get through the fight without ever being touched. He has a cleaver wound on his left side (your right). That's the only spot that takes damage. Hack away at that wound and you'll whittle down his life bar. Eventually, he'll keel over and you can go to down on that little bird on his head. Do that 2-3 times and he's dead. Note that rolling is important here. If you're wearing heavy armor that doesn't allow you to roll, you should probably switch to something light.

I'll give this a shot when I get home. I was soooo frustrated yesterday, heh.So after, in theory, being able to kill this little #####, I get that I can farm 4-2, but is there a 'proper' order in which to play the rest of the levels? And I got a kick out of the 'Shiny, Sparkly Bird' spot in 4-1 too.

Well ####, that easy now. And the farming is almost embarassingly easy as well.Since I'm still only 10-ish hours into this and still wearing my orignal armor, I'm wondering what stats I should be focusing on leveling up. And magic...yet to find any way to use that either. This game sure can be an enigma at times....

 

[NewlyRetired]

Got the Crescent Falchion +1 and made it, multiple times, thru to the boss (Adjucator or whatnot). Jesus Mary Mother of God, HTF do you kill that guy?!? I've read how, but much, much easier said than done. How do you call in others to help with him?Thx again!

When you enter the boss area, make your way to the bottom as quickly as possible -- he'll hit you with his tongue if you stay on the stairs. The guy only has one attack (a left-to-right cleaver swing) and he telegraphs it by giggling like a little sissy before he does it (hee-hee). When you hear him laugh like that, prepare to roll to your left. You can completely dodge his attack just by rolling under it. Once you get the hang of it -- and the timing doesn't have to be perfect because you can roll 2-3 times if you have to -- you'll get through the fight without ever being touched. He has a cleaver wound on his left side (your right). That's the only spot that takes damage. Hack away at that wound and you'll whittle down his life bar. Eventually, he'll keel over and you can go to down on that little bird on his head. Do that 2-3 times and he's dead. Note that rolling is important here. If you're wearing heavy armor that doesn't allow you to roll, you should probably switch to something light.

I'll give this a shot when I get home. I was soooo frustrated yesterday, heh.So after, in theory, being able to kill this little #####, I get that I can farm 4-2, but is there a 'proper' order in which to play the rest of the levels? And I got a kick out of the 'Shiny, Sparkly Bird' spot in 4-1 too.

Well ####, that easy now. And the farming is almost embarassingly easy as well.Since I'm still only 10-ish hours into this and still wearing my orignal armor, I'm wondering what stats I should be focusing on leveling up. And magic...yet to find any way to use that either. This game sure can be an enigma at times....

Treat it as an RPG. Build the character how ever you want. The game has excellent replay ability. I think I replayed it 5 times in getting to 100% completion for the trophies. Since you can replay it many times, you can build totally different characters which will give you different game play.

 

[Skylord]

Before Skryrim comes out, I'm going to try to play through Oblivion a second time.

Did anyone here create an alchemist? (My first playthrough was as a stealthy wood elf with some basic magic and minimal melee.)

I got crazy into alchemy. Using the ingredients found on Shivering Isles, you can create potions so strong you can pretty much kill almost any opponent after one hit.

 

[Skylord]

I can't play Dark Souls. Playing Demon Souls was the closest I've ever come to throwing my controller at the tv.

The game deserves a special place in hell.

 

[IvanKaramazov]

Since I'm still only 10-ish hours into this and still wearing my orignal armor, I'm wondering what stats I should be focusing on leveling up. And magic...yet to find any way to use that either. This game sure can be an enigma at times....

Have you looked at any of the wikis out there? This one is good.

 

[Jobber]

I can't play Dark Souls. Playing Demon Souls was the closest I've ever come to throwing my controller at the tv. The game deserves a special place in hell.

Seriously. Though in reading this thread, I'm close to going downstairs over lunch to popping it in to give it another spin. Even as a Royal, I'm getting creamed on some pair of dragon bosses. Like I die in 10 seconds it's so bad.

 

[NewlyRetired]

I can't play Dark Souls. Playing Demon Souls was the closest I've ever come to throwing my controller at the tv. The game deserves a special place in hell.

Seriously. Though in reading this thread, I'm close to going downstairs over lunch to popping it in to give it another spin. Even as a Royal, I'm getting creamed on some pair of dragon bosses. Like I die in 10 seconds it's so bad.

What level are you on? If you are going after the two dragons resting in a field near the castle, I think on 1-2, you are going to get creamed. They are not meant to be ####ed with at that location early or even mid way through the game. They are almost unbeatable in that location. But they also are not bosses, you don't need to fight them in that location. Just go in another direction. One will fly over you and there is a safe place to stand where his fire won't hit you and then you attacked with a ranged spell or weapon.