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Dark Souls 3: Ashes of Ariandel |OT|
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HalfBakedProphet
Member
So were all the new weapons, armors and spells included in the last patch (so all players could see them in multi) and the actual level is the separate download? I'm surprised it wasn't all included in a patch like Old Hunters
Dio Brando
Banned
would say it's probably the worst souls DLC. most dlc's in the series and bloodborne elevates the game to greater heights. this just feels like it maintained the status quo of the base game.
I just finished it:
I'm disappointed by the length and by one of the two bosses (wolf guy isn't difficult) but I generally like the new area even though the part with a lot of soldiers is kind of hard to navigate.
I'm waiting for someone to write up the lore and what this DLC has added to it. I'm hopeful that the next DLC is in Londor and much more substantial.
I'm waiting for someone to write up the lore and what this DLC has added to it. I'm hopeful that the next DLC is in Londor and much more substantial.
Wolves suck. I've honestly never understood why people have trouble with dogs in Souls games. Now I do. At one point I had at least 10 of them chasing me, they're just really annoying.
Those assholes with the claws are the worst enemy in any Souls game, I'd take a combination of the Fishing Hamlet shark giants and Winter Lanterns over those guys. They remind me of the red-eyed skeletons in Carthus with their ridiculously fast attacks. Just not fun to fight at all.
Other than that I've been enjoying the DLC. First area is kinda just there but the second area has been much better so far.
Those assholes with the claws are the worst enemy in any Souls game, I'd take a combination of the Fishing Hamlet shark giants and Winter Lanterns over those guys. They remind me of the red-eyed skeletons in Carthus with their ridiculously fast attacks. Just not fun to fight at all.
Other than that I've been enjoying the DLC. First area is kinda just there but the second area has been much better so far.
Conkerkid11
Member
Yeah, was expecting something more difficult than vanilla as well. This seems easier.
Dio Brando
Banned
i did hate the
padding on that final fight
I totally forgot I had to download the DLC... I thought this was like The Old Hunters and just installed on the last patch they made.. seems like not.
Now this sluggish PSN will last 6 hours to download 1.6GB... How did they managed to get out with making PS+ even more expensive??
Now this sluggish PSN will last 6 hours to download 1.6GB... How did they managed to get out with making PS+ even more expensive??
Just backstab the claw things and immediately follow up with a charged R2. It's super effective!
Mentosrock
Member
Got the DLC. I have just one thought
The level is absolutely beautiful, but those things are infuriating.
FUCK THOSE FUCKING ARCHERS. WHAT THE FUCK. AHHHHHHHHHHHH.
The level is absolutely beautiful, but those things are infuriating.
JudgmentJay
Member
Depends when you do it. I started at 65 with a +7 weapon. I had to go get a few chunks and kill a few bosses because I was getting annihilated. Now I'm watching Oroboro's playthrough and it's obvious that it's completely trivial at high level with a +10 weapon. I'd say the
Claw/rapier enemies
Testing out the C
against the first boss and enjoying it more than I thought. While I wish it borrowed more moves from the enemy that uses it, the weapon art is pretty handy. It broke through the shield of the enemy I was fighting and got 1 or 2 extra hits in. It's great for holding the enemy in place while a co-op buddy lands a heavy attack. Running L1 also does a mini leaping slash.
row Talons
Having just cleared the DLC, I gotta say this was really easy. The only place in the entire DLC where I died at all was against its main boss, which killed me four times or so before I took it down. The area itself is well designed with some interesting encounters though, it feels like Bloodborne's midgame (Chanel Road and the early parts of the Forest) in how it would put enemies out of your reach and you had to run around and kill them quickly.
Conkerkid11
Member
Yeah, I'm probably too high a level I guess. It's a shame though, because being too high a level was actually a problem I ran into my first time with The Old Hunters. Basic ass enemies right off the bat were wrecking me, and I loved it.
I did notice I was getting summoned more for any covenants that auto-summon you. Dunno if it's because of a peak in player population, they finally fixed matchmaking, or both, but it was happening so often I had to make myself a Sun Bro to just get through the rest of the DLC uninterrupted.
Didn't get too far tonight, will probably finish tomorrow though with as much free time as I'll have.
5 to 7 hours.
Conkerkid11
Member
Most other people are comparing it to previous From Software DLC though, which has built a reputation of being higher quality than the vanilla game that it's for. This is the first exception, and it's disappointing because of that.
Thats fair but I'd say this is better than Dark Souls 2 DLC
Freezasaurus
Member
Do I get anything decent for killing
the giant wolf? Because fuck that asshole. I found another way to go.
Hooks
Member
Took me around 3 hours
brandonh83
Banned
What the fuck is up with
dear fucking god he's ridiculous.
the dude with the greatsword in the chapel just after the enemy that comes down and attacks the multiple bird like humans
SlasherJPC
Banned
About the same here. 3 hours ish. Was surprised.
Spend a good 2-3 hours in the DLC, found quite a bunch of new stuff in the game. Lots of different type of environments and enemies within those few hours. Haven't fought a single boss yet.
The atmosphere and visuals are breathtaking. Level layout and design is pretty good too though not outstanding.
Some of the areas give a very Bloodborne feel to them and the creep factor is definitely dialed up.
It's not particularly difficult though. I am playing on NG+4 with a 130 level character and am generally breezing through it. The hardest part for me so far was the
Also there should've been at least one extra boss in this DLC.
Item distribution is kinda wack too.
From Software at maximum levels of trolls.
I feel like if this DLC was priced lower no one would really complain about it but at the current price it's definitely steep. I can see the criticism but I am enjoying my time, can't wait to dig into it again tomorrow.
The atmosphere and visuals are breathtaking. Level layout and design is pretty good too though not outstanding.
Some of the areas give a very Bloodborne feel to them and the creep factor is definitely dialed up.
It's not particularly difficult though. I am playing on NG+4 with a 130 level character and am generally breezing through it. The hardest part for me so far was the
Crow looking dude with the Rapier and throwing daggers.
Also there should've been at least one extra boss in this DLC.
Preferably something creepy or weird like a Crow style enemy or a boss based on those fly/maggot enemies.
Item distribution is kinda wack too.
Beat a hard ass red eye Viking looking dude on top of a tower and get a Titanite Shard for your troubles.
I feel like if this DLC was priced lower no one would really complain about it but at the current price it's definitely steep. I can see the criticism but I am enjoying my time, can't wait to dig into it again tomorrow.
Benzychenz
Member
But the Dark Souls 3 base game was better than the past DLCs.
mcwizardry
Member
I played the opening section on a NG+ Lvl 105 character and the enemies seemed mostly managable so far.
Dio Brando
Banned
So, im not sure if anyone tried this, but what happens if
you attack friede before the final fight? is the boss fight negated, or the game doesnt really care you killed her?A friend of mine mistakenly killed her, and is afraid it fucked his save.
I was discussing the shitty loot with a freind of mine and he says that you have to keep in mind how some new folks might play the dlc very early so getting titanite shard might explain that.
Then again there is a message right in the begining where it says that this is the road of the tough/conqueror lothric first etc.
2 and a half hours and still haven't encountered the first boss. It's a bit on the easy side, but I don't get the complaint about it being too short. Are people rushing through the game or something?
Gotta go to work now, today's going to be a painful work day.
EDIT: Item placement is kinda crap though, why hide homeward bones behind 3 knights and their wolves?
Gotta go to work now, today's going to be a painful work day.
EDIT: Item placement is kinda crap though, why hide homeward bones behind 3 knights and their wolves?
Beck
Member
She just magically disappears and will reappear when you travel back to the area via bonfire
Dio Brando
Banned
PHEW. thanks for clarifying that. will confirm that to my friend!
really enjoying the DLC (except the loot, wtf?)
well if you count dark souls 2 that's not true, iron king was nice but not much and ivory king is the worst thing in the entire series, especially that gimmick shitty final boss. Fuck that.
Sunken King is amazing, tho
well if you count dark souls 2 that's not true, iron king was nice but not much and ivory king is the worst thing in the entire series, especially that gimmick shitty final boss. Fuck that.
Sunken King is amazing, tho
Movalpolos
Banned
There's going to be more DLC coming, right?
Dio Brando
Banned
one more, early 2017.
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