Kudo
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It'll be fine, combat against normal mobster could feel like a drag but bosses are very exciting in Souls-games too, and the sense of adventure/discovery is unmatched.
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Dark Souls III: The Ringed City - Launch Trailer
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It'll be fine, combat against normal mobster could feel like a drag but bosses are very exciting in Souls-games too, and the sense of adventure/discovery is unmatched.
The same as it ever felt before Nioh? With vastly superior level design/atmosphere.
kaos.
Member
He means combat
Level design can make a difference in combat, too.
The Capra Demon is a memorable and difficult boss fight entirely because of the arena and enemy placement, not the boss' moveset.
I personally don't get this "can't play Souls after Nioh" mentality at all. Did Souls/Nioh fans never play Ninja Gaiden or DMC? Maybe they should.
There's no more arenas that what we got today so far.
yeah, I have no problem going back and forth between Nioh and DS3 (well, other than adjusting for half the framerate lol).
Which level design impacts, atmosphere however does not so I'll give you that?
Kudo
Member
They're different type of genres for me, Nioh is clearly Action Adventure JRPG whilst Souls is Adventure JRPG, and I play them in different mindsets.
So yeah, I have no problem playing both either and I run both at their max fps too.
Polioliolio
Member
Is this out?? It's downloading now!
That's a balance/PS Pro/new arenas patch. The actual Ringed City DLC is out the 28th.
SargerusBR
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This is by far is the most interesting thing in the trailer:
Gywn and...the Pygmy?
And a nice view of the world:
You can see the Ringed City, Lothric and Irithyll
Gywn and...the Pygmy?
And a nice view of the world:
You can see the Ringed City, Lothric and Irithyll
This is by far is the most interesting thing in the trailer:
Gywn and...the Pygmy?
And a nice view of the world:
You can see the Ringed City, Lothric and Irithyll
The world looks apocalyptically barren in that shot. I love it. I want to play this DLC for the lore implications alone but I don't have the time to drag my character from fucking tree boss to where you have to enter the dlc area ;_;
clockworkinyou
Banned
And a nice view of the world:
You can see the Ringed City, Lothric and Irithyll
Where do you see these?
I see clouds, dust, and looks like Anor Londo in the back right.
AnonymousTipster
Neo Member
I played a little of Dark Souls 3 the other day for the first time since Nioh came out. Biggest issue I had was just getting used to the control scheme again. I kept pressing square when I wanted to attack. The dodging and movement speed felt a little on the slow side, too. I will say though that I think DS3 has better designed environments.
_Aaron_
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Slick Butter
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And a nice view of the world:
You can see the Ringed City, Lothric and Irithyll
Neat. we actually get to see this place from the intro, which I was hoping to see in the game when it released. No-one knew what it was but most suspected it was an old, broken Anor Londo.
god, I love the aesthetic here, the grey ash and clouds with the golden yellow light pouring down. So good.
SargerusBR
I love Pokken!
Killer Queen
Banned
Mind blowing stuff. Wonder if I can complete the game solo by Sunday.
Iva Demilcol
Member
Yeah, I thought the same.
The only way that could be the pygmy would be if he takes the crown from him, but it doesn't look that way.
Killer Queen
Banned
It's pretty spoilery so I'd suggest that you don't watch it.
BossDarkseid
Member
And a nice view of the world:
You can see the Ringed City, Lothric and Irithyll
So, I'm not the only one who thinks the sand/ash-swept dunes etc remind them of the Kiln of the First Flame from DS1? With the way Lapp mentions how it gives credence to the old rumours that the Ringed City sits "beneath it all", kinda like the idea of the world being:
Lothric/Drangleic/Lordran etc = Ground Floor
Ringed City = Basement
Abyss = B2 and so on...
Well, it's probably been speculated but I wonder if it means more like the Kiln exists outside of spacetime, at least in the way Lothric etc exist, and instead it's a separate plane of reality.
Also considering the bonfire icon for *no name*
the final boss
BossDarkseid
Member
From the sounds of the leaks there will be plenty of food for thought, in as much as we will be left to draw our own conclusions (as ever), but it feels like wayyyy more significant and bigger lore stuff than the base game. Items, weapons, bosses etc all suggest its a big deal.
If you want to know about the Pygmy or the Dark Soul for instance...
_Aaron_
Member
If he is decrowning, then I think his firstborn (Nameless King) would be more reasonable than pygmy.
SargerusBR
I love Pokken!
Freeman76
Member
only a day late lol
Considering the Ringed City wasThis is by far is the most interesting thing in the trailer:
Gywn and...the Pygmy?
given to the Pygmies by Gwyn,
If it were the Four Kings, I feel like you'd see four of them.
I mean, there's also the possibility the giant donkey snake who lives in the Abyss and leads a covenant of life-draining murderers clad in skeleton armor is not 100% trustworthy.
BossDarkseid
Member
RE your first point...
Apparently that's another translation gaffe.
Iirc, in the japanese dialogue it says the Ringed City was
built to contain the Pygmies
Gods built walls to contain it
Huh. Yeah, that definitely rules out my idea of the statue then.
Maybe the statue is propaganda designed to make
Gwyn containing the people of the city
gift
prison
Or alternatively, maybe this is a legitimate "Depends on your point of view" thing. The dialogue you mention is one POV of the event, and the statue would be the other. From loves that sort of thing.
BossDarkseid
Member
Yeah. On a certain level the player characters throughout the entire series have been victims of information manipulation. A thematic element is repeated in line with past characters such as
Maiden Astraea and Quelaag's Sister
Filianore
JonnyDBrit
Member
See two posts above yours.
As to the discussion immediately above this post, it is an interesting point that the statue could represent a much more embellished history than the reality. Especially with the statues of the silver knights in the background - that feels more like something the citizens of Anor Londo would make than anyone else.
Curiously as well, one of the voices in the trailer mentions that the city is 'below it all'. As in... on the same level as the arch-trees and ash lake? Or perhaps lower still?
Aarglefarg
Member
A 'Launch Trailer' should drop on the day of release. Otherwise it's just a trailer. Disappointing after thinking it means the expansion is out.
UMadCuzUBad
Banned
Can someone tell me exactly what I need to play this game on today the 24th instead of the 28th please? Thank you.
mickcenary
Member
I dunno. I took a squiz at the leaks and all I'm seeing are naff armour sets and weapons that are cOoL, rather than cool.
I think I've just hit saturation point something shocking. I think the fact that I so readily spoiled myself says it all.
That being said, I'll definitely jump in for the final rodeo of a series that redefined video games in my eyes.
I think I've just hit saturation point something shocking. I think the fact that I so readily spoiled myself says it all.
That being said, I'll definitely jump in for the final rodeo of a series that redefined video games in my eyes.
BossDarkseid
Member
You can't.
The early release only applies to the new PvP arena(s?) for season pass owners.
That's unavoidable with a PC release, it happens as soon as the patch gets released on PC.
Audioboxer
Member
Yoshi 1st post in Dark Souls topic, justice delivered.
I've still to play the first DLC still! Kind of happy I waited to get all the extra content at once and do a new playthrough on a fresh character.
MetalGearZed
Member
lol