OK, so, I was watching YouTube, and then I came across a video made by “feeble king” abt why ds2 is good and ds2:SotFS sucks. I didn’t watch it, but I knew that SotFS was the version that I bought.

I got it because I heard that it was the definitive experience of ds2, and I was under the impression that the original was not on Steam (similar to Dark Souls: Prepare to Die)

Fast-forward to right now, I was scrolling through the store and then I saw that I was able to buy the original ds2

So, did I completely buy an inferior version of ds2? And should I buy the original or no?

I reinstalled it, BUT, I think I’ve only played it just to get the greatsword

Only reinstalled the game once I realized how close I actually was to getting it, so now that I actually have it, I MIGHT play it

However, right now, I’m focused on getting every single achievement in dark souls 1 so I’m probably gonna play if I’m ever bored or something

I don’t think I’m being hyperbolic when I say that I think I hate this game. 

I know that it’s probably something I just have to get used to, And that I’m not giving it a fair chance or whatever, but I don’t want to.

Dark Souls 1 is probably one of the greatest games I’ve ever played in my life, even including all its flaws plus the second half. And I’ve only played 30 minutes of Dark Souls 3 and it feels fantastic, and I can’t wait to play it. But there’s just something about Dark Souls 2 that actually makes me angry and idk what. Like I have played 5.8 hours of this game and it feels like I’ve played too much, and I’ve also seen how long this game is.

I know this is probably some peoples favorite game and that I’m probably being harsh, but this game is just kind of weird.

I started dark souls 2, and I’m honestly pretty mad that I have not found an ultra great sword so far. The closest thing I found was a battle axe that I got after finding the key for that blacksmith in Majula. As a berserk fan, I would really like an ultra greatsword, or just any giant weapon, so does anyone know where to find one?

I was thinking earlier about the elevator connecting Earthen Peak to the Iron Keep, about how nonsensical it is. Well, I think I understand it now.

In the introduction of Dark Souls II our main character falls down into a whirlpool and wakes on a dry bit of land in (essentially) Ash Lake. Eventually our character wanders out into Majula through a rocky crevice, but he doesn't move up very much on his way out, it is a very gradual incline. Thinking on these things, I have come to theorize that the whole of Dark Souls II may take place at roughly the elevation level of Ash Lake, with one exception, the Iron Keep. I believe the Iron Keep rests upon the surface of the Earth that is supported by the many outstretched branches of the Ash trees; whereas the Earthen Peak, and everything else, reside below the great branches of the Ash trees.

As for the elevator shaft itself, it is in plain sight but we just can't see it due to magic. It is obscured by illusion, the same kind of power responsible for the surface Earth's illusory sun, which was formed by Gwyndolin and tethered to the presence of Gwynevere. I do not believe, however, that Gwyndolin is responsible for this underworld sun & sky; I believe the one responsible to be the Nameless King. He likely possesses the same sun-like illusory power as Gwyndolin. The Nameless King, or Faraam (as he is named in Dark Souls II), left Anor Londo to form his own kingdom, and his faithful followed him, some of whom likely built the kingdom of Drangleic (a land dedicated to dragons) and its surrounding lands (such as Forossa). The Nameless King, being a sun god, would welcome its sight, even if it is illusory, and would establish its presence for the people as well (similar in some respects to Gwyndolin, though I think Gwyndolin did it more for control rather than the magnanimity shown by the Nameless King).

These illusory powers would also explain the sky at Archdragon Peak in Dark Souls III. In Dark Souls III once the sun becomes black and ringed with red, as if it's bleeding towards the Earth, the sun takes on that appearance everywhere, except at Archdragon Peak.

Thoughts?

This guy invaded my world dropped a bunch of stuff and left. What caught my eye was this red caestus he gave. I looked on both this and fextralife on this thing and I find anything on it . Is this some rare item? A special reward from a covenant? Also this is on ps5.

I am currently on New Game++ going for platinum when a thought occurred to me concerning the crowns and their blessings.

I know that with each New Game Plus cycle that the blessings for the crowns need to be re-earned. I also know that it is possible to obtain multiple copies of the same crown, one per playthrough (or at least it is for Vendrick's; I skipped the DLC in New Game+).

So here's my situation and question. I obtained and fully upgraded King Vendrick's crown in New Game. After completing all the DLC in New Game++ to re-receive the blessing, will I need to fully upgrade Vendrick's crown from that playthrough and wear it to receive the blessing, or will I only need his New Game++ crown to receive the blessing while the blessing will then bless all kings crowns from EVERY playthrough, including my fully upgraded Vendrick crown from New Game?

I beat "Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin" this past Saturday night. While not perfect, this game is a MASTERPIECE. Between "Demon's Souls," "Dark Souls: Remastered," and this game, "Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin" is my favorite in the Souls series so far. Nearly every aspect of this game feels flawlessly executed: a more meaningful personalized story, beautiful music, some breathtaking set pieces, more lore, more NPC dialog to endear the characters to you, great voice acting, fun more realistic melee combat than in the previous game (in terms of exiting evasion rolls & slower action queuing), certain quality-of-life upgrades over the previous game (immediate fast-travel to ALL bonfires upon lighting them, instant FREE gear repairs at all bonfires, farming enemies into extinction to make boss runs & exploration easier, and remaining unhollowed upon death thanks to the DLC), and cool new cosmetic weapons & armors. After 425 hours with this game, I still can't stop playing! And so I shan't; I'll be replaying this game two more times for its platinum trophy (all achievements). :)

I know that 2-handing a weapon applies more damage per hit than 1-handing it. What I'm curious about is status application. If I 2-hand a poison weapon, will each hit apply more poison than if I 1-hand the weapon?

"Demon's Souls (2009)" was my first Souls experience, and it will always hold a special place in my gamer heart. :) I feel that "Dark Souls: Remastered" is better than "Demon's Souls," but I prefer "Demon's Souls." Some of that is definitely because it's my first Souls experience, but "Demon's Souls" also feels more mystical to me, like a dark adventurous dream. "Dark Souls: Remastered," in contrast, feels to me like a harsh, scary, and fun battle through a fantastical reality. With "Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin," I can't completely say yet as we haven't finished it.

So far, I'm having more fun with "Dark Souls II" than I had with either "Demon's Souls" or "Dark Souls: Remastered." The graphics are great and no hub world from the previous game is as breathtaking as Majula. The world of "Dark Souls II" feels wider, more vast. I think it's a great mashing together of concepts from the previous 2 games, along with some unique ideas of its own. If my experience continues along this trek then this might become my new favorite Souls game. :)

The servers

I’m really looking into purchasing Dark Souls 2 for either my computer or PS5 right now, but I’m not sure which is the better one to play it on. I would be playing with a controller regardless, but I was curious what the general consensus is.

Does one of them give a higher item discovery bonus or are they all the same?

The enemies don't drop it, and I don't know its name

His soul is just a fragment of Gwyn's. Why not make the Pigmy, or alternatively the Four Kings an old one? Am I missing some lore?

I see a bunch of people saying sotfs is good but a video by feeble king says that sotfs ruined dark souls 2 so just asking should I just get ds2 with dlc or sotfs

I just started new run, I'm not that far yet, but I wanted to see if anyone is willing to play coop with me in the near future. It feels impossible to summon or get summoned these days. Xbox 1, I'll update my soul memory status as needed. Please someone respond, I'm so tired of single player mode.

So is the smelter demon. Literally killed fume knight solo faster than to clear blue smelter demon. It took me like, 2 hours. What was your experience with iron passage?