DaxMedFlax
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Do we know with absolute certainty that the Japanese version of the game won't include english text?
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Dark Souls III Press Event Discussion: Embargo - 8am CST (03/01/)
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Sanctuary
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edit: Actually, if you've ever played any of the Diablo games in Hardcore mode, then you'd know about how I approached Dark Souls.
Cheers for the response. I only watched his first vid and then decided to draw the line there, so yeah, I think I'll skip this then.
JudgmentJay
Member
You should re-read my post carefully. Specifically the fourth word.
No English text.
What about the trophies ?
I used to approach Hardcore Diablo by being a huge coward and overlevelling myself.
"Oh, I should be level 20 for this area."
*grinds to 30-40*
test_account
XP-39C²
Is the PS4 collector's edition completely sold out? Any words on that? I see that some stores have the Xbox One version up for pre-order, but not anything on PS4 (or PC either for that matter).
Killer Queen
Banned
Try GameStop. They still have some it seems.
totally done and done
I intend to stream it on wednesday. Since I can't understand menus and item descriptions, it may be nice to have people around.
So how are people planning on dealing with the menus/item descriptions/status effects/ring properties etc if they don't know Japanese? I don't know if I can wait another 3+ weeks...
I'm currently on the fence about it.. If I do jump in with the Jp version I'm sure there'll be a wiki for translations and people in the import OT will likely be able to help.
Sanctuary
Member
Pretty much what I did, although that was in regards to leveling up the Pyromancy Flame. Otherwise it was just taking things rather slowly.
Is there really anything that actually requires reading in these games though (not talking about for "lore" reasons) aside from equipment requirements? Not knowing what you need to use an item would get annoying, but you can still get around it by simply dumping points in a non optimal spread until it works.
test_account
XP-39C²
There is one Gamestop near where i live, so i will try that
Hopefully i wont miss out. I kinda forgot that the game was coming out now. Really hope that i wont miss out on the collector's edition dryuriev7777
Member
I'll probably grab the Japanese version tonight or tomorrow and then double dip in April. Forgive me Velka, for I have sinned.
Also anyone importing and worried about not understanding Japanese, there's already quite a few guides in the making for DS3. And thus, I shall provide:
The Wiki!
Items!
Menus and such!
These will all be updated as people progress in the game. If worse comes to worse, there's trial and error. I've imported quite a few games with little knowledge of the language and I don't have too much an issue.
Edit: Should probably mention that those links may or may not have spoilers! Click at your own risk!
Also anyone importing and worried about not understanding Japanese, there's already quite a few guides in the making for DS3. And thus, I shall provide:
The Wiki!
Items!
Menus and such!
These will all be updated as people progress in the game. If worse comes to worse, there's trial and error. I've imported quite a few games with little knowledge of the language and I don't have too much an issue.
Edit: Should probably mention that those links may or may not have spoilers! Click at your own risk!
SonicXtreme
Member
So i see you can get the REO early through a questline, how do you get it? Link to the video that explains it, or a text explanation?
Killer Queen
Banned
I checked the online store for you, so you should have some luck!, if not you could try importing from the Canadian GameStop (ebgames)There is one Gamestop near where i live, so i will try that
FreeQuebec86
Member
Lol dammmn, way better then i though it would be!
The "Live Camera/Augmented Reality" translation is goooooooooood.
Thx, i though u had to take photo then wait them to "process". But it's really instant!
edit : Dont work with jap
you need to take photo, still good a bit xD.
Sanctuary
Member
That's what they've been discussing. Some that are, are also doing so because they can actually read Japanese.
I'd probably consider doing that as well, if I had not just spent a ton on a PC upgrade early to play this. Not going to go from the console experience to PC like I did with Dark Souls 2.
FreeQuebec86
Member
Many, https://www.reddit.com/r/DarkSouls3JPN/ all info are there...
I'm sooooo near to pay 25$ more just for having this in 3day xD
I'm a huge Souls/Bloodborne fan (I actually bought a PS4 just for Bloodborne) but I have no interest in buying the Japanese version...I can wait 3 weeks...but cheers to those who need to play it sooner
Killer Queen
Banned
I'm in the same boat man. I just hope I can keep myself distracted instead of spoiling the rest of the game for myself.
I'm going into lockdown mode once it gets released...even now I'm just skimming through videos as I don't want to be spoiled...even then I regret watching those few seconds as I saw a few things I didn't want to know about...
the last video showed that Mimic Cry chests would be back for DS3
Killer Queen
Banned
I don't even know how. I want to since its the last souls game and I might not have this chance again since I fully spoiled DS1 and Bloodborne for myself. But uh.it's a struggle
I've spoiled the first 3 bosses, areas and some quests and NPC's so I feel like I've seen way more than enough. But I crave more.
FreeQuebec86
Member
That's why i'm going for the jap version.
I even search for early jap stream to watch how the game is right nowwww ( Japan seem better at "keep their game secret" lol, every major game have early streamer normally... Now 2-3 day from the release and still nothing..
)I might wait to see the stream on 23 at 11h am eastern ( release date/time for japan ).... But i'm too hype... When i will see some people pre-loading the game for the 23.... i will surely go and buy it.. xD
And i still believe they will patch english in, they did it with BB. But that would mean i had to buy the DLC on the Jap store later too.. lol
I got spoiled on a bunch of Bloodborne stuff by watching streams when it was released and it was still one of my favourite games in recent memory. I'd like to know less this time around but if I get spoiled then I don't feel like it'll detract from my enjoyment in any significant way at least.
I did that for Dark Souls 2 and I'm never doing it again...the Souls game for me are about exploration and combat and I don't want to cheat myself out of 3-4 hours of the game...I do wonder how long the game will be though and if it'll be longer then DS2
Sanctuary
Member
Once the Japanese version goes live, I'm out completely. Even though there will be an OT specifically for it, that won't stop some from posting spoilers in more general threads.
I am doing a complete blackout regarding screenshots and gameplay. The few segments I've seen so far are more than enough. I'm not overly optimistic with the way the game is going to look (yeah, graphically it's a step up, but enough about that) and want to go in with the expectation that not much will change; hopefully being wrong as hell, as well as surprised.
Killer Queen
Banned
I think it'll probably be a decent length, then we're getting two expansions, hopefully AOTA size or bigger so overall we're in for a pretty large game with dense areas and plenty of combat.
william_557
Member
I don't have the will power to hold off from spoilers but i don't mind as i will still enjoy the game regardless
Spoilers can't ruin any piece of media for me. So I'll probably watch streams.
Sanctuary
Member
And because not many people enjoy knowing the ending of a movie or book, or a major plot spoiler before seeing it for themselves?
Have you seen The Force Awakens yet?
BTW:
gotcha!
You take no enjoyment from figuring out how to beat a boss on your own? I didn't have a console back when DS2 released and watched the first half of the game on streams while I waited for the PC version, regretted it a whole lot.
Screw it, got $100 worth of PSN gift cards from people for my birthday, going to use that to drown the guilt of double dipping with the JP version.
not true.
FreeQuebec86
Member
The game is out 23rd at 11 am eastern. So i guess + or - 8hours of that time.
Not really that hard so nah. This is how I played DS2 and only died 7-9 times (normal not SOFTS)
I came into a boss room, then I dodged/blocked for a minute or two and then I just saw how all it's moves worked and I killed it. It's pretty brainless with a sword and board/fast roll.
Sanctuary
Member
What's not true; that another reason to not look at spoilers is because most people would rather see an ending or plot point on their own? Or are you talking about the dumb "spoiler"?
JudgmentJay
Member
Like I said to Sanctuary, you should stream your first Dark Souls III playthrough. I'd love to see how brainless your playstyle makes the game.
all those reviews will probably only be Japanese review sites
Yeah, I'm more interested in reviews of the English version. Did a bit of digging and it doesn't look like the embargo date has been publicised.
FreeQuebec86
Member
There is a guy on reddit, with a PC review copy ( he post photo and ask for what people want to see in future video )
The way he talked, the embargo was "soon". People asking about the review for april, and he was like "sonner then that".
With the IGN "live stream" and seeing "revivewers", like the PS4 debug one, getting the english copy. Make me think it will be 23 march for all around the world review.
Maybe Bamco wish for stellar review and use it for the marketing + people would just translate the review/video from the asia.
Streaming will be allow to Twitch too, same with Youtube. lol DsK3 footage/video will be allllll around the web.
( I'm french btw, that's why my english suck
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