Confirmed: Dark Souls 2!

[Pete for President]

Hah, an even more absurd difference. Got myself confused with the souls they give when you beat them as a summon I guess.

[black orb]

did you know Dark Souls used to be a lot harder when it first came out? (this is version 1.03)

>>> I dont have internet so thats the only version I`ll ever play.
I noticed the monsters became harder after I beat the game..

[nirojan]

12 MINUTE VIDEO GAMEPLAY OF DARK SOULS II!!!
Dark Souls 2 Gameplay Reveal - 12 Minute Demo - IGN Video

[Pete for President]

HYPED. I like what I'm seeing and hearing, though haven't had the time to catch all the details. On the other hand I don't think I want to see any more of this so I can explore the new world without any expectations or spoilers. And die a lot.

[TrollHunter]

12 MINUTE VIDEO GAMEPLAY OF DARK SOULS II!!!
Dark Souls 2 Gameplay Reveal - 12 Minute Demo - IGN Video

-squee-
I'd write my analysis of it but putting it into a ton of words would be hard right now.

[Jowy]

at least they didn't put wheel skeletons on The Silver Chariot. wheel skeletons that will break off and kill you.

[TrollHunter]

And then the wheel skeletons breed and make dog skeletons
And the dog skeletons are on fire and all of their teeth are additional wheel skeletons.

[Pete for President]

That axe to the head... so glorious.

[Pete for President]

There's another shield design contest for DkSII, just like for the first DkS. It's a Japanese contest, but I might try to enter anyway. See if it works.

DARK SOULS II ????????????? - FROM SOFTWARE

For those who don't know; the Sanctus, Blood Shield, Effigy Shield and Black Iron Greatshield from DkS1 all came from contests. Note that all of these had something pretty unique to them. The Sanctus has HP regeneration, the Blood Shield boosts resistances, the Effigy shield is the only truly lightning resistant shield and of course the Black Iron is Tarkus' trademark. I guess I should come up with a special ability or role for my entries, no? Let's see if I can cook something up they like.

Any other participants?

[Jowy]

it is the least likely thing to have happen, but given how much we're going to die, it seems like an appropriate way of attempting to reason with whatever's brandishing swords, axes, arrows, bones, spikes, lightning bolts, fire, bombs, toxic darts, crystal balls, wheel skeletons, and soul arrows!

[krissy]

in the name, of love

[black orb]

12 MINUTE VIDEO GAMEPLAY OF DARK SOULS II!!!
Dark Souls 2 Gameplay Reveal - 12 Minute Demo - IGN Video

>>> Im a little worried, it need more blood..

[Pete for President]

Found more concept art;

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As a painter I really find those different views in the second one really fascinating. Note how the ocean was scrapped completely in the final image.

And some more screens too, finally showing off different armor and stuff:

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There's some more here: Dark Souls 2 - Page 2

It seems the Knight and Elite Knight set are making their return. Could be interesting timeline-wise.

[Pete for President]

Boys and girls, hollows and undead, I need your help! As posted before there is a shield design competition for Dark Souls 2. Each region has their own type of shield template. For me (being from Europe) it will be a round shield.

Every now and then I will post a few sketches of possible shield designs and I would like your feedback. So help me out will ya?

Enjoy scoping the competition while I commence the sketching:
https://apps.facebook.com/darksoulsi...AdpLLvSrcb#_=_

[black orb]

>>> HellYeah, show them!!!..