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[JimPanzer]

woah guys, I better keep quiet. just keep in mind that this wouldn't be the first souls game with serious framerate issues.

"not an expert on that stuff", yet this won't stop you from doomsaying on room for improvent six months out from release. OK.

damn, I would love to see them fix it. I'm a huge souls fan, just a bit worried. btw. it's 4 months till release,

 

[Vitor711]

Who says that the game is running constant 15 fps?

A few people have claimed it dips that low but there's no way to know for sure until someone like DF does an analysis and I don't think they're invited to the Alpha, nor would they be allowed to do so.

 

[John Bender]

damn, I would love to see them fix it. I'm a huge souls fan, just a bit worried. btw. it's 4 months till release,

Well then you should stop watching early alpha builds of unfinished games.

 

[Nesther]

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General gameplay seems to be around mid-20s.

Yeah, no. Been mostly messing around a bit and didn't get far, and even at the bonfire area with a lot of enemies gathering around, the framerate is incredible. Coming from Dark Souls 2 on PS3 to this is so refreshing.

I'm not going to put an exact number to it, but it's above 30fps.

 

[Ferr986]

Yeah, no. Been mostly messing around a bit and didn't get far, and even at the bonfire area with a lot of enemies gathering around, the framerate is incredible. Coming from Dark Souls 2 on PS3 to this is so refreshing.

I'm not going to put an exact number to it, but it's above 30fps.

Game is capped at 30. (unless this alpha has unlocked framerate, final build was announced to be capped at 30 though).

 

[CaptainTiptop]

The framerate can get pretty rough but it is just an alpha so that can be fixed before release. I do worry that stupid people will see it and it will never lose the "lol shit fps" stigma, though...

 

[Nesther]

Game is capped at 30. (unless this alpha has unlocked framerate, final build was announced to be capped at 30 though).

If this is 30fps then Dark Souls 2 was running at 15 or something. It's a lot more responsive.

 

[Vitor711]

As mentioned before, optimisation work happens at the end of development, so not much to worry about (I hope).

 

[Primeau31]

but guys

much concern

such worry

 

[Ferr986]

If this is 30fps then Dark Souls 2 was running at 15 or something. It's a lot more responsive.

I guess it was because Dark Souls 2 had unlocked framerate, so it was constantly moving up and down the 30s, making it feel more jarring (especially on PS3, 360 framerate seemed better).

Sepi stream is awesome. He is taking his time running around, so you can hear a lot of the sound ambience. Surprised on the variety of sounds the enemies does when they're not aggroed.

 

[plasmawave]

but guys

much concern

such worry

wow

 

[Nibel]

Died 7 times already

This must be heaven

 

[Lifejumper]

I guess it was because Dark Souls 2 had unlocked framerate, so it was constantly moving up and down the 30s, making it feel more jarring (especially on PS3, 360 framerate seemed better).

Sepi stream is awesome. He is taking his time running around, so you can hear a lot of the sound ambience. Surprised on the variety of sounds the enemies does when they're not aggroed.

Link to stream please?

 

[Rurunaki]

Concerns already? All I want to know is, does the Alpha have multiplayer aspects on?

 

[Vitor711]

Sepi stream is awesome. He is taking his time running around, so you can hear a lot of the sound ambience. Surprised on the variety of sounds the enemies does when they're not aggroed.

It's real nice that it feels like some of the enemies in the world have a purpose, and are not just there to be killed. Seeing them patrol, check on locked doors and stuff, is pretty cool.

Multiplayer confuses me. Apparently you just ring one of two bells? And then are chosen/have a companion summoned instantly? It's cool, but it's quite a departure from the signs previously.

 

[Primeau31]

Concerns already? All I want to know is, does the Alpha have multiplayer aspects on?

that's the entire purpose of the Alpha? to test the MP settings

 

[vilmer_]

Link to stream please?

http://www.twitch.tv/sepisova

 

[silva1991]

So far not a single streamer perform jumping attack

there is jumping attack right?

 

[AllGamer]

Concerns already? All I want to know is, does the Alpha have multiplayer aspects on?

Yeah. 3 Player coop is possible.

 

[Mafro]

So far not a single streamer perform jumping attack

there is jumping attack right?

There is indeed. Same as the Souls games.

 

[MoogleWizard]

How do you summon or get summoned for MP?

 

[Nesther]

So far not a single streamer perform jumping attack

there is jumping attack right?

Yes, same as previous Souls games.

 

[Nesther]

How do you summon or get summoned for MP?

Two different bells, one for being summoned and the other one to summon others it seems.

 

[Rurunaki]

Yeah. 3 Player coop is possible.

Same mechanics? Summoning? Or was the rumour of being able to pull friends from your friend's list true?

 

[aravuus]

Two different bells, one for being summoned and the other one to summon others it seems.

So it's just a bit more straightforward than in the Souls games but otherwise the exact same? I'm perfectly fine with that

 

[MoogleWizard]

Two different bells, one for being summoned and the other one to summon others it seems.

OK, guess I haven't found those yet. The bridge boss destroyed me, I used up all my blood vials and couldn't heal because I kept pressing triangle trying to two hand my weapon like in Souls but that's the heal button in this game lol.

 

[Nesther]

OK, guess I haven't found those yet. The bridge boss destroyed me, I used up all my blood vials and couldn't heal because I kept pressing triangle trying to two hand my weapon like in Souls but that's the heal button in this game lol.

Touchpad right should let you view your "inventory". Then choose between lulling or or small resonant bell.

 

[Mafusto]

Instead of getting an Alpha invite for Bloodborne I signed up for, I get a beta invite for DB:Xenoverse I did not sign up for. Bless the Sony Overlords and their unfathomable knowledge.

 

[fedexpeon]

Nice, the level design is of DS1 where everything is interconnected with key shortcuts.

 

[R_thanatos]

Impressions from the ALPHA

very beautifull
Steady framerate ( i really don't know what problem others had ) .
Very surprised by how smooth co-op was

Got a littleproblem with some physics on defeated corpses but nothin unnatural.
Difficulty is fun . defintly NOt a walk in the park
IA behavior was simple atr times but very intresting when you meet groups
Overall Great for what i played... Much MUCH easier to clear groups on ennemies in co-op rather than alone.

Loving the animation where you check your cape ... LOVING IT

 

[Bravo123]

Is there an ending to the alpha?
I've killed every enemy including the boss on the bridge and I can't find where to go next.
There's multiple locked doors and items you cant pickup.

Is there more you can do?

 

[fedexpeon]

I can't believe I am saying this but they need to tone down the blood on the armor.
The blood is covering everything.

 

[Jimmyfenix]

I can't believe I am saying this but they need to tone down the blood on the armor.
The blood is covering everything.

It is the name of the game !

 

[Sn4ke_911]

This guy just beat the boss.

http://www.twitch.tv/exserv

 

[V-Gief]

Is there an ending to the alpha?
I've killed every enemy including the boss on the bridge and I can't find where to go next.
There's multiple locked doors and items you cant pickup.

Is there more you can do?

I was in the same position, so I started as one of the other 'classes' and tried out the different weapons. No idea if there is anything else to do after you beat the cleric beast.

 

[Ostinatto]

so the final build will be 1080p30 probably?

 

[kamorra]

How do I join a coop game?

 

[Katana_Strikes]

Umm what do you do to get past the gates at the start lol

I killed a monster and now don't know what to do

 

[kamorra]

Umm what do you do to get past the gates at the start lol

I killed a monster and now don't know what to do

There's a ladder.

 

[Nesther]

How do I join a coop game?

Bells in inventory.

 

[Katana_Strikes]

There's a ladder.

Oops haha

 

[Nattan]

Damn, game crashed in the middle of the boss fight. Music in the boss fight was superb.

Seems very promising overall. Framerate dips a lot in certain places, but it didn't bother me as much as I feared. Good-looking environment and lighting. Combat is satisfying and the bloodstains are looking good. Still need to experience the co-op.

 

[aravuus]

Oh christ, I wish there was a way to disable all chats by default on twitch. Sepi's streams chat is full of "neogay" comments, bitter and immature but I just can't help but read every one lmao

Anyway, the game is looking fucking incredible

e: the spider is fucking terrifying

 

[kamorra]

Bells in inventory.

Oh, I tried both of them but nothing happened.

 

[Percy]

Just spent an hour playing the Alpha, and uh... I assume we're okay to talk about it, yeah?

 

[R_thanatos]

Oh, I tried both of them but nothing happened.

you need to wait a little . the process is automatic but it isn't instant.

 

[BronsonLee]

Just spent an hour playing the Alpha, and uh... I assume we're okay to talk about it, yeah?

TELL ME YOUR SECRETS *tackles*

 

[Nesther]

Just spent an hour playing the Alpha, and uh... I assume we're okay to talk about it, yeah?

Technically we're allowed to discuss it with other alpha testers, so I guess so.

 

[Canis lupus]

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[kamorra]

you need to wait a little . the process is automatic but it isn't instant.

Oh, ok.