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I'm about 1/3 through NG+ on Bloodborne, currently level 150 or so. I'm taking my time on this second playthrough since I missed a few optional areas and I still don't have all of the weapons and armor sets. I somehow screwed up an and missed an entire quest line for the second time so I guess I'll have to do that on NG++.
I spent a few hours last weekend camping outside the
Grand Cathedral / Vicar Amelia boss fight entrance,
ringing my Small Resonant Bell to help other hunters with that and the NPCs in the area. Just doing that over and over was really fun and can net you over half a million bloodechoes in a relatively short time.
Even as a newb to the Souls series, I'll (blood)echo what Rob said and proclaim this as one of my favorite games of all time. Literally everything about it -- the eldritch / Lovecraftian mythos, the combat system, the weapons, enemies, bosses, level design, and most of all, the atmosphere -- is so intricately detailed and fascinating. It is the sum of a whole lot of incredibly well done parts. I've read a bunch of theories about the lore concerning certain aspects of the game (pregnancy, the moon, insight and insanity) and can't get enough. I sincerely cannot wait to check out the DLC that will undoubtedly be coming.
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Wed May 06, 2015 4:54 pm
RudeBeast
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bansheebot wrote:
I spent a few hours last weekend camping outside the
Grand Cathedral / Vicar Amelia boss fight entrance,
ringing my Small Resonant Bell to help other hunters with that and the NPCs in the area. Just doing that over and over was really fun and can net you over half a million bloodechoes in a relatively short time.
I need to start doing this, was thinking about it yesterday and glad to read it can lead to a lot of blood echoes! Also I totally agree, can't wait for DLC, this is truly Miyazaki's finest!
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(I won't drop huge dime on this toy, but) fuck if I'm not brain washed to like the SVHC version more.
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Sounds like Miyazaki will be back to directing a Souls
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Rich wrote:
(I won't drop huge dime on this toy, but) fuck if I'm not brain washed to like the SVHC version more.
Severen wrote:
We're all brothers here people. We are pinnacle of toy nerddom. Band together, support each other, someone might hook you up because "you're not an asshole".
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Re: Which Video Games Are You Currently Playing?
Is anyone else playing Splatoon on WiiU? It's incredible - just hits so many of the right notes for me. Very rewarding and enjoyable multiplayer that retains a pick-up-and-play mentality, as opposed to the more 'serious' shooters than seem to favour those who plough the most time into a title. Also, very reminiscent of the golden age of Dreamcast. Ingenuity and hyper-colour throughout.
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RudeBeast wrote:
Sounds like Miyazaki will be back to directing a Souls
That is good news. Though I really love Bloodborne for the lore, setting, creature design and overall creepyness it really left me a little dissappointed. It is just not RPG enough for me. Your character is defined by the choice of weapon only (one of what, 10 weapons? Most of which you will not get until your almost through your first playthrough.). I missed playing around with different weapons of the same type and debating which upgrade path to go for or whether to invest another point to raise my equip burden so I can fastroll with the heavier armor or go all dex. Or a little magic? Stuff like that. The multiplayer features did not convince me either.
So yeah, looking forward to a Miyazaki RPG
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I just picked up an Xbox One with Halo pack. Also picked up Destiny and Titanfall. I know I'm late to everything I just noted. That said, I'm really enjoying all of it. Took a couple years off from gaming and this has all been a nice homecoming. Despite all the criticism around Destiny (lack of story, etc.), I'm all in! Preordered the new Taken King just announced as well.
I purachased the Xbox One pretty much because of the Star Wars Battleground announcement a while back. After seeing the in-game play video from E3 yesterday... :shock: I can't wait!
Tue Jun 16, 2015 11:48 am
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The destiny franchise just keeps getting better and better. Despite all the early and continued criticism, I am a true fan! Can't wait for The Taken King!
Tried Bloodborne, couldn't really get into it. It's my first from the series and I guess I am having a hard time getting adjusted. Will try and push on hopefully I can get a hang of it.
Finally picked up Shadows of Mordor as well. About to have a go at it.
And the FFVII remake!! Yes please!
Tue Jun 16, 2015 9:53 pm
RudeBeast
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a.tom wrote:
RudeBeast wrote:
Sounds like Miyazaki will be back to directing a Souls
That is good news. Though I really love Bloodborne for the lore, setting, creature design and overall creepyness it really left me a little dissappointed. It is just not RPG enough for me. Your character is defined by the choice of weapon only (one of what, 10 weapons? Most of which you will not get until your almost through your first playthrough.). I missed playing around with different weapons of the same type and debating which upgrade path to go for or whether to invest another point to raise my equip burden so I can fastroll with the heavier armor or go all dex. Or a little magic? Stuff like that. The multiplayer features did not convince me either.
So yeah, looking forward to a Miyazaki RPG
Wow, I'm loving every minute of Bloodborne... but I welcome a new Souls!
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(I won't drop huge dime on this toy, but) fuck if I'm not brain washed to like the SVHC version more.
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We're all brothers here people. We are pinnacle of toy nerddom. Band together, support each other, someone might hook you up because "you're not an asshole".
Heroes of the Storm, and no I will not play DOTA (you know who you are )
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Tue Jun 30, 2015 10:46 am
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Re: Which Video Games Are You Currently Playing?
HoTS is pretty good, but I burned out on it pretty quickly during beta. I can't really do the games where it is more or less the same every match. I mean the different maps and of course players make a big difference, but when I am into a game I tend to play a lot and burn out rather than just a game or 2 a night, which I think it is more set up for. Also they kept nerfing every character I liked, Tychus especially. It's typical Blizzard quality for sure though.
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come back when new content is released. The Butcher seems like he will be pretty OP and the new map looks like it will be interesting. I'm pretty terrible at HotS The Butcher
Battlefield of Eternity
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Tue Jun 30, 2015 1:13 pm
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I'll likely pop in here and there at some point, new content definitely being an incentive. There is a learning curve for sure, honestly I think most players' early games should more or less just focusing on not dying, rather than actually trying to contribute much. It is so easy to chase someone down for a kill and die yourself, instead of playing smart and defensively.
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Tue Jun 30, 2015 1:38 pm
GoldenArmKid
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Finally made it through Bloodborne! Beautiful game that easily ranks up there with my favourite games ever. I've just started playing The Witcher 3 which is a nice change of pace, Had to up the difficulty though coming off of Bloodborne, I think I'm more comfortable dying
Finally made it through Bloodborne! Beautiful game that easily ranks up there with my favourite games ever. I've just started playing The Witcher 3 which is a nice change of pace, Had to up the difficulty though coming off of Bloodborne, I think I'm more comfortable dying
Congrats! I'm trying to complete the trophies, almost there but still need to wipe the dungeons clean
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Rich wrote:
(I won't drop huge dime on this toy, but) fuck if I'm not brain washed to like the SVHC version more.
Severen wrote:
We're all brothers here people. We are pinnacle of toy nerddom. Band together, support each other, someone might hook you up because "you're not an asshole".
Mountain Goat Mountain is what I play when I only have a couple of minutes to spare (like waiting for my ride or something like that). I'm terrible at it.
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It seems like it will be good. The controls are not as fluid as I would like, so the reaction times of directional control and button response are slightly off. Also, there is really no in game tutorial for a lot of stuff which leaves you searching the web for tons of info. But for a free and ever expanding massive game, it is well worth the minor flaws!
It gets an 8/10.
Wed Jul 29, 2015 7:49 am
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just got a ps4.. going to try this Destiny game..
what_the_funks is my PSN. Sadly wtfunks was taken...
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I am so late to the party but I finally sat down to play "The Last of Us" and wow, what an incredible game.
The story sucks you right in and the art and graphics make you feel like you are playing a film.
Sat Sep 19, 2015 2:16 am
thefauxbot
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Playing so much Metal Gear Solid 5 at the moment. As a fan of the series it's been hard playing through the enormous dump that they've taken on the overall story and I think they missed a huge opportunity to make it bridge the gap between the prequels and the original Metal Gear games. However, the gameplay is absolutely flawless: genuinely like nothing else I have ever played. Inventive; varied; downright refreshing stuff. Can't put it down.
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