Unless it's coming out on the Wii U or has DLC for tantric demon sex, it's pretty much assumed that it's an announcement for Dark Souls PC. I post this here because of that one clockfriend who ventured here not too long ago to make us sign his petition that everyone said wouldn't work. And lo, the hour draw nigh.
http://www.facebook.com/darksouls?sk=app_352678381442367
I want to cast lots that it's actually the DLC though.
If its PC then people will mod it to have tantric demon sex anyways.
Oh my god YES.
This is probably my second favorite game of all time. I had no hope it would actually come to PC, but I'm glad I was wrong.
Day one buy if it actually happens.
The developers said they don't plan to release DLC for the game, so my vote goes toward it being on PC, or unknown third option.
I can't really see it happening unless Gabe Newell himself bribes the developers.
http://files.myfrogbag.com/vsnkvh/pccover.jpg
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=469409
Confirmed to be coming to PC with additional content. The version released for PC will apparently be the same as the normal version with the addition of a few extra bosses.
Release date set for August.
edit: Evilore is the admin of NeoGAF btw, so he's a very reliable source
I hope we get Demon's Souls too.
Quote from: Buttplug;1902900I hope we get Demon's Souls too.
That's pretty unlikely. The game is too old now and nobody would buy it over Dark Souls. It wouldn't make any money.
Just wait a few years for a good PS3 emulator to come out if you really want to play it.
This may sound bad, but Dark Souls is a Games for Windows LIVE title.
Despite its issues, are we in any position to complain?
I've never had a problem with GFWL. That's what Super Street Fighter 4: AE uses and it works perfectly fine.
Being on GFWL does not exclude it from being on other platforms either. I got SSF4:AE on steam, after all.
http://www.neoseeker.com/news/18863-dark-souls-pc-will-be-straight-port/
>Fixed resolution
What.
Quote from: Thor;1903716I've never had a problem with GFWL. That's what Super Street Fighter 4: AE uses and it works perfectly fine.
Being on GFWL does not exclude it from being on other platforms either. I got SSF4:AE on steam, after all.
I've heard people say that GFWL ruined SF4AE due to rampant cheating and the leaderboards never being reset
Quote from: NintendoClock;1904244I've heard people say that GFWL ruined SF4AE due to rampant cheating and the leaderboards never being reset
I've never had a problem with it. There is cheating on the xbox version of Dark Souls though, so we may see some health cheats in the PC version. That would probably happen regardless of what web service they used, though.
Quote from: TimHortonsClock;1904235http://www.neoseeker.com/news/18863-dark-souls-pc-will-be-straight-port/
>Fixed resolution
What.
It's also locked at 30 fps. Sad. :(
It will still be better than the console version though. Blighttown would regularly drop as low as 5 fps in the PS3 version.
Pretty much the PC port of dark souls can be summarized as "better than the console version in every way, but not as good as it could be"
Quote from: Thor;1904498I've never had a problem with it.
Whose to say you won't in the future? There's a reason tons of people want this on steam and not GFWL. If they have yet to reset the PC leaderboards for SF4AE I could only imagine the neglect Dark Souls would suffer on such a service.
QuoteIt will still be better than the console version though. Blighttown would regularly drop as low as 5 fps in the PS3 version.
Did you even read the neoseeker article? It's a straight console port. If anything it's going to be the exact same.
QuotePretty much the PC port of dark souls can be summarized as "better than the console version in every way, but not as good as it could be"
Somehow I doubt this.
Arent Dark Souls and Demons Souls mainly about the single player mode anyways? I wasnt aware of a competitive multiplayer element where leaderboards were a huge deal. Or is this some sort of "who can beat the game the fastest" thing.
Quote from: FloundermanClock;1904505Arent Dark Souls and Demons Souls mainly about the single player mode anyways? I wasnt aware of a competitive multiplayer element where leaderboards were a huge deal. Or is this some sort of "who can beat the game the fastest" thing.
I'm not sure about Dark Souls but I know in Demon's souls there was a leaderboard of sorts. There's also events that are controlled by the server and what not and of course you can raid players games and beat the fuck out of them if you want.
Quote from: NintendoClock;1904504Did you even read the neoseeker article? It's a straight console port. If anything it's going to be the exact same.
The framerate drop was PURELY a hardware problem. It had nothing to do with the software. The reason why it lagged was because the game was being played on crappy 5 year old hardware; aka a PS3. If the exact same code was played on a decent computer there would be no framerate drop at all. I'm sure I could play Dark Souls as is on my computer without ever dropping below the locked in 30 fps.
QuoteSomehow I doubt this.
Can you name even one thing that is better on consoles than on the PC version? And before you say netcode, I'll remind you that Games for Windows Live uses the same netcode as the xbox 360 (that's why they're using it in the first place). The only difference is that it will be harder to purchase the game on PC in some regions.
Quote from: FloundermanClock;1904505Arent Dark Souls and Demons Souls mainly about the single player mode anyways? I wasnt aware of a competitive multiplayer element where leaderboards were a huge deal. Or is this some sort of "who can beat the game the fastest" thing.
The multiplayer aspect of the Souls games is a fundamental aspect of its quality. The multiplayer is seamlessly integrated into the one player experience to a degree that I've never seen in another game. The system is brilliant IMO. Individuals are rewarded for helping out other players, but are equally rewarded for going out of your way to dick over another player. PvP is also a pretty high stakes game; at low level you have to use a limited availability consumable item to invade at all, and later on there's a risk of being invaded back by a special player covenant that has the power to invade anybody who has invaded other peoples worlds for personal gain. On the other hand, anybody who chooses to stay online (which has many benefits, such as getting help from other players) runs the risk at all times of being invaded by another player and having to fight for their lives. So in the end, the multiplayer consists of helpful bros, assholes who ruin your day, and vigilantes who hunt down assholes. And that's not even getting into the Gravelords and the Forest Protectors who have their own deal...
game is shit and thor clock is still and idiot
Quote from: Thor;1904517The multiplayer aspect of the Souls games is a fundamental aspect of its quality. The multiplayer is seamlessly integrated into the one player experience to a degree that I've never seen in another game. The system is brilliant IMO. Individuals are rewarded for helping out other players, but are equally rewarded for going out of your way to dick over another player. PvP is also a pretty high stakes game; at low level you have to use a limited availability consumable item to invade at all, and later on there's a risk of being invaded back by a special player covenant that has the power to invade anybody who has invaded other peoples worlds for personal gain. On the other hand, anybody who chooses to stay online (which has many benefits, such as getting help from other players) runs the risk at all times of being invaded by another player and having to fight for their lives. So in the end, the multiplayer consists of helpful bros, assholes who ruin your day, and vigilantes who hunt down assholes. And that's not even getting into the Gravelords and the Forest Protectors who have their own deal...
This sounds really awesome, I knew there was a form of multiplayer but I was told it was rudimentary.
Quote from: FloundermanClock;1904523This sounds really awesome, I knew there was a form of multiplayer but I was told it was rudimentary.
It is a very simple system, but it's brilliance is in it's simplicity. While most games partition off the multiplayer experience in its own separate section with various gamemodes and such, Demon's and Dark Souls instead seamlessly implement it into the single player game. You just go along playing by yourself, decide you need help or could do some company, and a short time later you have an ally. No special mode, no exiting to menu, no lobbies. The PvP is also unique in that you don't get to choose when it happens. Rather than being a fair match of player vs player with agreed upon rules at an appointed time like a fighting game or FPS, you're just suddenly being stalked by a malevolent enemy in the middle of your single player game without warning. While there is some honor in the game (players tend to bow before starting PvP to show respect and that they'll fight fairly), it is often NOT a fair fight because the invader is usually outnumbered (2 summons and a host vs. 1 invader) and very willing to play dirty.
I really do think it's a brilliant system. People who play the games in offline mode are missing out on a lot.
BUMP. Game comes out in exactly one month. Windows live has, sadly, been confirmed. It's retailing for only $40 though, so that's cool.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/211420/
Quote from: Thor;1913726BUMP. Game comes out in exactly one month. Windows live has, sadly, been confirmed. It's retailing for only $40 though, so that's cool.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/211420/
Ugh, really hope the port isn't shitty. I'm definitively going to watch this one.
Quote from: Thor;1913726BUMP. Game comes out in exactly one month. Windows live has, sadly, been confirmed. It's retailing for only $40 though, so that's cool.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/211420/
Hope they have a demo.
Got some bad news to report from a NeoGAF thread (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=486141).
Quote from: TimHortonsClock;1916461Got some bad news to report from a NeoGAF thread.
Pretty disapointing, but it was worth the $60 on consoles with these exact same limitations, so it's definately worth $40 on PC with the extra content and the improved framerate in the swamp. Nothing on the PC version is
worse than what's on the console version.
So, the 3 Knights of Gwyn that didn't appear in Dark Souls are going to be appearing as bosses in this game, which takes place in the past. I assume there will be a time portal of some kind used to access the area that game takes place in.
You may remember references to the 4 knights on the four animal rings. The Leo ring, representing Ornstein (who appeared in the Dark Souls), the Wolf Ring representing Artorias of the Abyss (who's pet wolf appeared in Dark Souls as a boss), the Hawk ring representing Hawkeye Gough (who is apparently a giant archer, perhaps a relative of the giant blacksmith), and the hornet ring representing Ciaran (who in trailers appears to be a large fellow wielding two daggers). It's kind of interesting how the knight represent the four classic warrior archtypes from RPGs. I was also kind of curious about those guys since there was very little information given about them originally and it was a pretty interesting bit of lore. Maybe they intended this DLC from the beginning.
ALSO: Game comes out next week. Get pumped.
gfwl and that resolution is too much of a turn off for me to get pumped.
Quote from: NintendoClock;1918366gfwl and that resolution is too much of a turn off for me to get pumped.
I'll still buy it since it's only $40, but not if it somehow ends up on Origin.
Somebody on neogaf made a mod that fixes the resolution scaling already. Even though the game isn't even out yet. Well, I mean, it's not LEGALLY out yet anyway.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=488240
is it still 30 fps max?
Quote from: Thor;1919308Somebody on neogaf made a mod that fixes the resolution scaling already. Even though the game isn't even out yet. Well, I mean, it's not LEGALLY out yet anyway.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=488240
That's what I figured would happen.
Quote from: NintendoClock;1919311is it still 30 fps max?
No one has unlocked the FPS yet.
It's my understanding that the actual physics engine works at the speed of the frame rate so it's not possible to change the frame rate. If you change it to 60 for example it would make everything go too fast like a tape on fast forward.
That's what I heard, anyway. I don't know if it's true.
I beat every boss in the DLC and got every new item, with the exception of the soul upgrade items
The DLC is really long and well made.
I'm working on beating the game at level 1.
I already beat Quelaag and I'm on my way to kill Sif.
I already beat the game with a level 1 on the PS3, but it should be much more difficult on the PC version because they nerfed a lot of the overpowered stuff and glitches I used on the PC version to pull it off.
I died in Blight town and stopped playing for a while, will probably start again today.
new mod increases the games FPS.
It now can run at 60 FPS, and it works online. I honestly didn't think it was possible.
http://darksouls.nexusmods.com/mods/26/
If anyone has this game I'd love to help you out. I'm trying to join the sunbros but I need to white phantom before I can, but I'm overleveled so no one can see my sign.
message me when I'm online and i'd love to do some jolly cooperation.
Keep in mind though that intentionally getting into a game with somebody is a pain in the ass in this game. It will probably take us like half an hour to get into the same game as each other the first time.
The way the server system works though, once we're on the same server we'll be able to easily find each other after that
DARK SOULS
http://vimeo.com/37570243
nailed this for $20 on an amazon flash sale, BITCHAZZZ
yo this game is fuckin hard guys.
Can anyone tell me the benefit of becoming human? I just end up dying anyways, but besides being able to look at my cleric lady's smokin hot bod, I don't see the point to spending humanity on it.
Also kindling? Wtf does that shit do. And did I fuck up by not choosing the master key?
Quote from: AnimeClock;1929162yo this game is fuckin hard guys.
Can anyone tell me the benefit of becoming human? I just end up dying anyways, but besides being able to look at my cleric lady's smokin hot bod, I don't see the point to spending humanity on it.
Also kindling? Wtf does that shit do. And did I fuck up by not choosing the master key?
Going human makes you look nice, and makes it so you can summon people for help from their white or yellow signs on the ground. Being human also makes it so people can invade you as red spirits and try to kill you.
Also, being human lets you kindle. When you kindle a bonfire, it makes it so that bonfire gives you 5 extra estus when you rest at it. Right now you can only kindle fires once so you get up to 10 instead of 5 estus. Save your humanities for when you are having trouble and need extra estus for an area.
So basically to kindle, you need 2 humanities. One to become human and another to use on the kindling. Firelink Shrine is already pre-kindled.
What kind of character are you using? Never invest in Resistance, and don't take a stat past 30 for now.
Quote from: Buttplug;1929233Going human makes you look nice, and makes it so you can summon people for help from their white or yellow signs on the ground. Being human also makes it so people can invade you as red spirits and try to kill you.
Also, being human lets you kindle. When you kindle a bonfire, it makes it so that bonfire gives you 5 extra estus when you rest at it. Right now you can only kindle fires once so you get up to 10 instead of 5 estus. Save your humanities for when you are having trouble and need extra estus for an area.
So basically to kindle, you need 2 humanities. One to become human and another to use on the kindling. Firelink Shrine is already pre-kindled.
What kind of character are you using? Never invest in Resistance, and don't take a stat past 30 for now.
I'm a cleric lady. Had to get that easy heal spell, and I'm a sucker for maces. I'm building up my endurance strength and dexterity. Have a shortbow already, but I mostly just used it to shoot that dragons tail and to lure enemies out of crowds. Is there any benefit to having several humanities active? I know as long as you do a successful corpse run you can recover those. But I was wondering if being more human makes you stronger or anything.
Nice, I'm a faith/strength person too, I use a club
(https://clockcrew.net/talk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FDGiIc.jpg&hash=994e9ecd46c78af97373b51ab7ab41827fc430f8)
Having extra humanities while you are human gives you negligigible resistances and defense, and makes you find items easier. it's mostly for people who are doing PVP and win lots of humanities. Item humanities are a pain in the butt to get so I'd save them for kindling and when you need help with a boss. I wouldn't use them for item finding unless I knew exactly what I needed and knew that it was dropped from an enemy that doesn't respawn.
If I were you I'd focus on getting strength and endurance with some HP, and enough faith to use the miracles you want.
Don't raise any stats above 40 because they stop having much affect after that point. I'd only get enough dexterity to use the shortbow because the manual aim comes in handy at a lot of parts like with the dragon tail. Don't put much in faith till later because there aren't a whole lot of useful miracles, but there are good ones later you will want to get. In my opinion basic heal is the best heal because you get the most casts out of it and it still heals me for a lot of HP.
DARK SOULS II ANNOUNCED (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LRGzoe_mio#t=2m18s)
Quote from: Buttplug;1932566DARK SOULS II ANNOUNCED
You're fucking with me
Quotehttp://kotaku.com/5966786/here-is-dark-souls-iis-debut-trailer
YOU'RE NOT FUCKING WITH ME
HOLY SHIT
:gl:
edit: right now the launch date is set for december of 2013 though. That's a long way off...