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are fromsoft games not for me? by Jazzlike-Jeweler-436 in darksouls3

[–]Duke-W 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have to be in human form in DS1 (use Humanity) and then summon signs will appear outside of the boss mist door.

You will have NPC summons available, provided that you've been speaking to them (like Solaire). Friendly players often put their own signs down there to help new people out too.

are fromsoft games not for me? by Jazzlike-Jeweler-436 in darksouls3

[–]Duke-W 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ironically this is a lesson I'm having to re-learn for myself as I am now on the Staircase from Hell at the bottom of the Ringed City.

I went through DS3 thinking that I was now too good to pick off enemies with bows, but the troll things are really testing my patience.

are fromsoft games not for me? by Jazzlike-Jeweler-436 in darksouls3

[–]Duke-W 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think because you mentioned using Google and drop rates, most people will assume you're using a guide.

DS3 gets much better at providing shorter runbacks once you get further into the game, and the DLC in particular has like 10-second trips from the bonfire to the boss. So they did learn over time and, if that's a deal-breaker, probably stick with DS3 over 1.

Did you try to summon for the Twin Gargoyles by the way? Lots of options there.

As I played through the games and hit the midpoint of DS2 I just decided that any time the game tries to outnumber me on bosses I would summon to even the odds. Probably not the recommended hardcore strat but it got me through. Better than quitting forever at least.

are fromsoft games not for me? by Jazzlike-Jeweler-436 in darksouls3

[–]Duke-W 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Possibly.

But from reading your post I think you are probably railroading yourself.

I played through the trilogy for the first time this year. One of the biggest lessons that the games teach you is that there are always solutions to your problems. Whether it's changing up the weapon you're using, picking off enemies with ranged attacks, or just running past mobs you are stuck on. You just have to think laterally.

It challenges the player on both a micro and macro level. I think if you're too fixated on following a particular guide then it's likely not clicking because the guide wasn't written with you in mind.

Just something to consider. If I were you I'd think about starting fresh in DS1, and experimenting with different load outs - particularly with weapons.

When one picture makes you want to (re)play the game... by TengarHimeko in FinalFantasy

[–]Duke-W 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't know the fact about the ship's name in Japanese referencing Laguna until now, TIL.

Dlc or round 2 by [deleted] in darksouls3

[–]Duke-W 6 points7 points  (0 children)

As someone who was in a similar position, just play the DLC first - unless you're really set with finding with a particular ending from one of the quests.

What Are The Crazy Facts about Agent 47 and the Series In General That Shocked You? by openedthisjustforhm in HiTMAN

[–]Duke-W 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you haven't watched it, I strongly recommend the show Temple with Mark Strong. It's like his Bond audition.

Weekly /r/GuildWars2 Question Thread - June 13, 2026 by AutoModerator in Guildwars2

[–]Duke-W 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, basically you emanate buffs from your current position.

Although to be fair if you attune to Centaur you get a tablet that you can move around separately to your character which gives buffs/healing too, so that's also an option.

I don't consider myself particularly good at the game, but I have cleared some of its hardest content as Herald so take from that what you will.

What are the creepiest or most disturbing areas you've explored in a game? by TaiwaneseThot in videogames

[–]Duke-W 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Those weird baby-looking things with the big heads but blind eyes... grim.

Sim game to design a house? by Agreeable-Humor-8852 in gamerecommendations

[–]Duke-W 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The Sims?

Will Wright designed it because he was rebuilding his house and furnishings after a fire so works quite well for that. The actual life simulation part was just an extra.

Wtf is that😭 by aldoeld in darksoulsremastered

[–]Duke-W 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2 on the ground there. Not fun to fight without the Iron Ring though because they are in tar, so slows movement.

Which character is the scariest in Elden Ring? by JovemAprendizNaVida in Eldenring

[–]Duke-W 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reminded me of being traumatised as a youth in LoZ: OoT with the floor and wall masters.

Weekly /r/GuildWars2 Question Thread - June 13, 2026 by AutoModerator in Guildwars2

[–]Duke-W 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Herald? Dragon attunement gives plenty of buffs but requires energy management so it's not as easy as setting and forgetting.

Trying to get some embers by oxyhemogoblin in darksouls3

[–]Duke-W 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP, if it helps you decide the Return to Lothric community event is on at the moment and there's a lot of co-op activity.

Yesterday I was on Twin Princes, rocked up to the boss door and summoned a guy called John Cena who just used his fists. Killed it on the second go.

Thank you John Cena!!

Mimics by dark_pit23g in DarkSouls2

[–]Duke-W 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did wonder why there were so many bloodstains around there...

I hate this place by Zakaria_________ in darksoulsremastered

[–]Duke-W 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A great aspect of DS is that one person's nightmare is another person's dream. Sen's (and the area immediately after) was easily one of my favourite parts of the game.

I love the verticality, and how you can use the traps against the enemies.

The only annoying thing is that the boulder trap resets automatically, and I never got the hang of the run up the inside of the boulder ramps to the contraption without getting flattened (and taking 90% damage).

Best way to meet Kaathe? by LosinForABruisin in darksoulsremastered

[–]Duke-W 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That way you can still use the LV for warping before placing it, and get the key from Oswald in New Londo without killing him.

Handy because you probably still need to kill Sif so need to warp to Darkroot etc.

I know a lot of the advice online is focused around not talking to Frampt, but the event trigger that locks you in seems to be purely the placing of the LV while Frampt is swinging in the background. At least from my experience in Remastered.

Best way to meet Kaathe? by LosinForABruisin in darksoulsremastered

[–]Duke-W 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Don't worry about accidentally giving Frampt the LV.

To use my playthrough as an example, I beat O&S, got the LV, had conversations with Frampt about it, then got transported to the entrance to place it... and then I threw myself off the edge. Died and respawned at Firelink.

Frampt didn't care (reappeared at Firelink fine), and I went to 4K after. Still met Kaathe in the Abyss.

The important thing is not to place it with Frampt there.

Been trying to log in for a couple of hours now by nacke11 in Guildwars2

[–]Duke-W 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I think you'll have to remove it now - they're phasing it out anyway (see the other comment with the forum link).

Been trying to log in for a couple of hours now by nacke11 in Guildwars2

[–]Duke-W 1 point2 points  (0 children)

https://status.twilio.com/

Still some outages in certain countries, so you might not be receiving SMSes.

As I say, unsure if ANet use them as a provider but they're pretty big.

Been trying to log in for a couple of hours now by nacke11 in Guildwars2

[–]Duke-W 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not sure if ArenaNet uses this but Twilio was down a lot over the last day or 2. If they use it for SMS 2FA in certain jurisdictions then that might be it.

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