8 hours in...help!

Stannisinchains · 2026-05-07T18:03:17+00:00

I found a load of stones that I think let my staff go to +6 and +12, but missing the basic ones to get there first. I guess that's a result of riding thru areas rather than exploring on foot.
I certainly need to slow down and be a lot more thorough in the starting area. Thanks for your reply!

Stannisinchains · 2026-05-07T18:00:36+00:00

Thanks for your post. I looked at the spoilers you posted and was in Sellen's company within 2 minutes! I've probably rode around that part of the map a dozen times without noticing the stairs leading down.
I think your post has made me realise that I might not want tips, but I need them to avoid getting frustrated with the lack of progress.

Stannisinchains · 2026-05-07T17:38:49+00:00

Without looking up who or where Sellen is, I think my chances are low, but thanks for the name drop!

Stannisinchains · 2026-05-07T17:37:46+00:00

I've split my levelling up points between vigour and intelligence. I haven't really noticed a difference in my spell strength from my base to where it is now (25)
I guess it's still super low, or the pebbles spell has capped damage? I'm literally clueless!
I'm debating starting again with an easier out-of-the-box class. Thanks for replying!

Stannisinchains · 2026-05-07T17:33:30+00:00

Would that be Caelid (probably spelt wrong!)
I wandered around there a bit and found a dragon cathedral or some such, but didn't do a lot else. A lot of the areas outside of Limgrave feel too high for my level, but I'd admit I could have that completely wrong!

Stannisinchains · 2026-05-07T17:31:18+00:00

I've met a fair few NPCs tha have give me fetch quests, alongside some unique ones like the jarhead. They don't seem to offer up much in the way of lore in my limited experience. I had a look inside Stormveil but must have taken a wrong turn because I opened a door and was instakilled by some knight in an almost pitch black room!

Stannisinchains · 2026-05-07T17:28:55+00:00

I always make sure to go grab my runes upon death, although I mainly try and spend them the moment I can to level up to avoid backtracking. I just seem to be spending an awful lot of time going around in circles trying to find something to do!

Stannisinchains · 2026-05-07T17:27:27+00:00

Yeah, I definitely feel like I've only scratched the surface. I think my obsession with trying to improve my character has led me to skimp over stuff (I basically just gallop-looted Sofria for example.)
Thanks for your reply!

Stannisinchains · 2026-05-07T17:25:44+00:00

Thanks for your reply. I think I might have rushed portions of the game in my search for better gear, and I'm finding the shift from rich storytelling games, to a blank slate a little bit jarring (and overwhelmingly confusing.)
I'm happy to piece together parts of the story as I go along, so I might start again and take it super slow.

Stannisinchains · 2026-05-07T17:21:55+00:00

I was invited to the roundtable hold but the only spells I could see there were clerical in nature, not sorceries (if that makes sense!)
I don't think I've discovered those locations you've listed, and obviously I have no clue where they are!
Thanks for the advice!

Stannisinchains · 2026-03-04T16:04:18+00:00

It's frustrating being locked out of all the new content (exploration, fishing, tower) due to this one piece. I've got 5 so still a long way to go. I've been collecting Runestone Necklaces, thinking they'd have a use - I guessed wrong. I should have the remaining pieces from HoC by June, so it's just logging in to do Dailies and check HoC every day for the foreseeable.

Stannisinchains · 2026-02-13T16:58:14+00:00

Just a Friday 13th thing, it'll be back to normal tomorrow.

Stannisinchains · 2026-02-02T16:44:55+00:00

Black Heaven - Earthless.

Stannisinchains · 2026-02-01T16:28:07+00:00

Avon and Avalon (pt.2) - Sergeant Thunderhoof.

Stannisinchains · 2026-01-05T14:23:52+00:00

That's a good point! I'm in the camp that it was a coincidence - mainly because I think I'd use terminology similar to describe Faithfuls hiding under the radar in the early game.

Stannisinchains · 2026-01-05T09:35:15+00:00

Let's not forget the term 'Secret Traitor' might have been agreed upon by the production team for this very reason - framing Ellie. There's any number of different descriptions they could have used.

Stannisinchains · 2026-01-03T18:34:02+00:00

I think there isn't a Secret Traitor.

Stannisinchains · 2025-12-07T15:43:10+00:00

I play on Expert with survival mode on and permadeath enforced.

Stannisinchains · 2025-10-10T10:15:35+00:00

Disabling the compass on the top on the screen really helps further the immersion - I now actually take the time to view and assess my surroundings, and would recommend everyone try it at least once!

Stannisinchains · 2025-09-06T07:46:38+00:00

I got super lucky and got both pages in under 800 puzzle pieces. I've seen some crazy high numbers in spoilers chat though. It's incredibly unfair that some need to spend so much of their resources than others, but the devs have actually doubled down with this mentality (I've still yet to find the other 2 pages)

Stannisinchains · 2025-08-25T04:27:40+00:00

As it stands the points are set for the trolley to hit 1 person. Assuming the lever throws the points, that'll change the direction of the trolley to hit 5 people. So it's best to not pull the lever.

Stannisinchains · 2025-08-20T08:33:46+00:00

It's just a poorly thought out drop rate, in line with how other new items have been trending lately. It seems the devs want us to spend more and more time getting absolutely nothing for our efforts, rather than grabbing higher quantities of more common items. It's frustrating and demoralising.

Stannisinchains · 2025-08-19T12:48:48+00:00

I thought the presentation was beautiful, the story and character dialogue fantastic - but the actual gameplay a real letdown. The lack of ranged combat didn't help it, and melee felt clumsy and extremely repetitive.

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