Dark Souls

[black orb]

>>> I was going to get this game today but it exceeded my budget by 2 dollars..

I went home empty handed .

[Pete for President]

Hehe, got the school to get me a new one. It's beautiful, man.

I like the look of those builds, Pete. Why the Knight Gauntlets, though?

Gotta say, already loving the Swag Sword + buff combo.

Knight Gauntlets are purely functional Together with the Hollow Soldier Waistcloth and the Wolf Ring they give the one of the lightest combinations of 53 poise - enough to not get stunned by a greatsword!

Nice progress my friend! Did it take long to get the Balder Sword to drop?

Also, guys, prepare you bodies. I'm starting my Lv.1 playthrough of Dark Souls this weekend~!
Dark Souls Character Planner
I am prepared to die.

Good luck on that! The build looks solid, but I do wonder; why the fire crossbow instead of lightning + lightning bolts? Funny to see such a difference in playstyles, how's that East West Shield? I don't believe I ever equipped that thing

>>> I was going to get this game today but it exceeded my budget by 2 dollars..

I went home empty handed .

That is the most tragic Dark Souls story I've ever heard Hope you'll still get it sometime, you won't be disappointed!

[Quindiana Jones]

Ah yeah, that sounds familiar. Bloody Hollow Soldier, though. That thing is ugly.

My equipment for the first, maybe second playthrough, will be focused on practicality, as I'll need the protection while I get used to the game again. Once my dodging and parrying improves, I'll start equipping things based on looks!

Took about a dozen runs to get the sword to drop, and another few for the shield. I was so pleased!

Just got through the Depths. Going to explore Darkroot Garden and Basin and take out the bosses there before heading to Blighttown. I really don't want to make the run down. Genuinely thinking of taking the shortcut haha. But I want to collect all the items!

[TrollHunter]

Hehe, got the school to get me a new one. It's beautiful, man.

I like the look of those builds, Pete. Why the Knight Gauntlets, though?

Gotta say, already loving the Swag Sword + buff combo.

Knight Gauntlets are purely functional Together with the Hollow Soldier Waistcloth and the Wolf Ring they give the one of the lightest combinations of 53 poise - enough to not get stunned by a greatsword!

Nice progress my friend! Did it take long to get the Balder Sword to drop?

Also, guys, prepare you bodies. I'm starting my Lv.1 playthrough of Dark Souls this weekend~!
Dark Souls Character Planner
I am prepared to die.

Good luck on that! The build looks solid, but I do wonder; why the fire crossbow instead of lightning + lightning bolts? Funny to see such a difference in playstyles, how's that East West Shield? I don't believe I ever equipped that thing

>>> I was going to get this game today but it exceeded my budget by 2 dollars..

I went home empty handed .

That is the most tragic Dark Souls story I've ever heard Hope you'll still get it sometime, you won't be disappointed!

Because i know nothing about xbows
Most of my gear will be fire till londo though, so theres that as well
Also, whats cool about lv. 1 is you still have quite a ton of options up your sleeve, so ill have a lot of variety with weapons, pyro, etc.

But yes, knights gloves kick ass
Low weight and decent poise
What more could you ask for?

[Quindiana Jones]

Stray Demon.

Go smurf yourself.

[TrollHunter]

The stray is a bit of a douche xD
Alright. Gargoyles down on Lv.1
Thank you solaire... that is the hardest boss in the game for me.

NEXT UP! Capra so I can get the large ember so I can venture into the catacombs.

Bosses down thus far
Taurus
Gargoyles
Capra Demon
Gaping Dragon

This Lv.1 stuff isnt nearly as bad as I thought it would be. Granted, I haven't reached Anor Londo yet, but still. I'm actually having a great time doing this run.
Next up: Blighttown, and no, not the shortcut. I much prefer the full way through it, it's more fun for me. Not to mention I want to grab the shadow garb ^^

EDIT: 3 attempts trying to get to the first bonfire later: DAMMIT BLIGHTTOWN I THOUGHT WE WERE FRIENDS

[Quindiana Jones]

Hey, we're in the same place now!

[TrollHunter]

You'll probably pass me up. I'm going to take a trek through the shortcut to farm up 10-15 green titanite, go through the catacombs to upgrade my hatchet to fire, and then go through it again xD
I'm mostly just annoyed with it currently~

[Quindiana Jones]

I just finished a green titanite run, myself. Well, it was a large shard run, but those slimes are very generous.

Wish me luck!

[TrollHunter]

I'd wish you luck, but luck won't save you in lordran.
Have fun~ ^^'

[Quindiana Jones]

Yeeey! My first time through Blighttown! This is the furthest I've ever gone in Dark Souls.

Blighttown wasn't too bad, actually. Balder swag +10 was awfully effective in there. Got through the whole thing in one life. Then, once I'd gotten to the bottom, I got a little reckless. I knew the bonfire was just around the corner, so I wanted to get there quick, in case I died. There was a blowdart guy to my left, who I decided to charge him to finish him off quickly. It worked, but I was poisoned. So, I decided to just blast it through to the bonfire, because I only had two Estus' remaining. I sprint past the enemies and round the corner, and there it is! Bonfire ahoy!

Unfortunately, I'd forgotten to keep an eye on my health, and the toxic got me. Right in front of the fire.

Now that I'm in Blighttown proper, I have found a new nemesis. Waterwheel.

[TrollHunter]

Blighttown is actually about 3 times as long as that, with a ton of enemies you have yet to see. Judging by the fact you had to take a waterwheel I assume you took the shortcut.
I mean, it's no valley of defilement, but it's still quite tricky.

Though, that toxic guy in the shortcut always gets me. Thank god they never respawn.

[Quindiana Jones]

No, I went in through the Depths. I decided against the shortcut, since it was my first time. Quelana is dead, as is Ceaseless Discharge. Accidentally spent the points I got, meaning I can't afford the Lingering Dragoncrest Ring, so I may go back to the Asylum and try taking out the Stray Bastard again. I've got Power Within now, so my build is coming together. Wish I had Great Magic Weapon, though.

Shadow Garb looks mighty cool with the Gold Hemmed Hood, but I'm not willing to sacrifice my poise just yet. One day, cool outfit. One day.

[TrollHunter]

I must have forgotten about the waterwheel in the normal route of BT, I apologize.
I say avoid the stray demon for now, even +10 weapons will result in pure frustration from that guy. I'd say put it off till at least after Sens fun-house.

So, I got off earlier tonight, but here's my progress for the day.
Taurus Demon - Dead
Gargoyles - Dead
Capra Demon - Dead
Gaping Dragon - Dead
Pinwheel - Dead

Not bad for 1 day pm a Lv.1 character if I do say so myself.
Tomorrow will be Kellogs, then I'll take on the fun-house. After that.... well, I'll get my lightning upgrades and go farm titanite chunks.... ^^"
Not looking forward to Pikachu and Snorlax for obvious reasons.

[Jowy]

Stray Demon is cake with a +10 bleed capable weapon; I did it with both the Uchigatana and Bandit's Knife before Blighttown. Just stay on his ass at all times and avoid his huge area of effect fire spell.

Mostly done with the game again on my faith guy. Just don't wanna trek through Lost Izalith.