Author Topic: Dark Souls (Read 260747 times)

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #1560 on:** August 09, 2012, 02:03:09 PM »

disappointmenton

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #1561 on:** August 09, 2012, 02:31:46 PM »

Quote from: bork laser on August 09, 2012, 01:17:02 PM

Quote from: pilonv1 on August 09, 2012, 07:55:24 AM

locked to 30fps
limited to console framebuffer res - 1024x720

Prepare to Die Edition

Clearly the title is referring to the PC version's expected sales numbers.

Dark Souls: We Couldn't Be Arsed Edition

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #1562 on:** August 09, 2012, 03:35:49 PM »

WTF how do you even do that

Who is the porting team responsible for this

Vizzys · « **Reply #1563 on:** August 09, 2012, 03:41:19 PM »

sent to die edition

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #1564 on:** August 09, 2012, 03:49:25 PM »

Quote from: Sho Nuff on August 09, 2012, 03:35:49 PM

WTF how do you even do that

Who is the porting team responsible for this

From Software is doing it themselves, and are all like OH GOD HOW DID THIS GET HERE I AM NOT GOOD WITH COMPUTER!

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-06-07-from-software-having-a-tough-time-porting-dark-souls-to-pc-frame-rate-issues-remain

brob · « **Reply #1565 on:** August 09, 2012, 03:53:07 PM »

Bebpo · « **Reply #1566 on:** August 09, 2012, 04:02:24 PM »

Yeah, From doesn't know how to program for PCs and they were pretty straightforward about that.

Though maybe in that case, someone else should have been the ones to port it, don't ya think?

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #1567 on:** August 09, 2012, 04:03:47 PM »

It actually looks really shit guys.

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I cant believe From Software is so stupid to do this.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1568 on:** August 09, 2012, 04:15:49 PM »

Some really dumb stuff going on with this port, but I'll still buy it.

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During the Steam Christmas sale, when it's 75% off.

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Joe Molotov · « **Reply #1569 on:** August 09, 2012, 04:15:55 PM »

Hard to believe Square-Enix is the one Japanese company with a damn bit of sense when it comes to PCs.

Takao · « **Reply #1570 on:** August 09, 2012, 07:40:05 PM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on August 09, 2012, 10:22:12 AM

I'm fine with the locked 30 fps, although that's still kinda dumb, but locking the resolution is just horrible. $:-\$

Hopefully .ini edits can sidestep all that.

Apparently there are still frame drops in the PC version. Not as bad as console though.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1571 on:** August 09, 2012, 08:32:27 PM »

Quote from: Joe Molotov® EDGE™ on August 09, 2012, 04:15:55 PM

Hard to believe Square-Enix is the one Japanese company with a damn bit of sense when it comes to PCs.

Capcom's been good about making sure most of the major games get PC ports, and not screwing them up.

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #1572 on:** August 09, 2012, 08:43:38 PM »

I'll wait and see if people can come up with solutions to this mess.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #1573 on:** August 09, 2012, 08:51:23 PM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on August 09, 2012, 08:32:27 PM

Quote from: Joe Molotov® EDGE™ on August 09, 2012, 04:15:55 PM
Hard to believe Square-Enix is the one Japanese company with a damn bit of sense when it comes to PCs.

Capcom's been good about making sure most of the major games get PC ports, and not screwing them up.

GFWL though. $:-\$

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #1574 on:** August 09, 2012, 09:05:46 PM »

That Eurogamer article is amazing. It's basically them saying "HERP DERP DERP"

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #1575 on:** August 10, 2012, 01:16:48 AM »

The game being GFWL means there's virtually zero-chance of them addressing any issues through patches as well.

chronovore · « **Reply #1576 on:** August 17, 2012, 12:11:41 PM »

Japan seems to not understand PC gaming at all. I mean, it didn't ever get the big "PC vs. console" gamer discussion that happened in the west. When I first went there in '93, PC games were relegated to shelves in some ghetto area of electronics stores. They were not present in gaming stores. That's still true today.

archnemesis · « **Reply #1577 on:** August 17, 2012, 12:15:42 PM »

Some Japanese ports, like The Last Remnant and Binary Domain, are perfectly fine though.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1578 on:** August 17, 2012, 02:31:16 PM »

Quote from: archnemesis on August 17, 2012, 12:15:42 PM

Some Japanese ports, like The Last Remnant and Binary Domain, are perfectly fine though.

Same with most of Capcom's ports.

[Binary Domain PC was handled by Devil's Details, by the way.]

Third · « **Reply #1579 on:** August 17, 2012, 07:43:46 PM »

Do I have to beat the final boss in DS to use the DLC?

Because I still haven't beat him

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1580 on:** August 17, 2012, 08:01:05 PM »

Quote from: Third on August 17, 2012, 07:43:46 PM

Do I have to beat the final boss in DS to use the DLC?

Because I still haven't beat him

I don't think so, the DLC just adds on a new section to explore.

iconoclast · « **Reply #1581 on:** August 18, 2012, 12:12:16 AM »

Quote from: Third on August 17, 2012, 07:43:46 PM

Do I have to beat the final boss in DS to use the DLC?

Because I still haven't beat him

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You can kill him in a minute or two just by parrying his attacks

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Third · « **Reply #1582 on:** August 18, 2012, 12:29:42 PM »

Already tried that. Still can't beat him. My timing sucks. And there are no exploits $:-\$

archnemesis · « **Reply #1583 on:** August 18, 2012, 01:20:11 PM »

Yeah, the final boss was pretty tough.

iconoclast · « **Reply #1584 on:** August 24, 2012, 06:53:38 AM »

So did anyone else get the PC version? I played up to the Taurus demon, and it looks great with Durante's resolution fix. I might wait until he fixes the depth of field issues before playing more though, unless it gives him a lot of trouble.

archie4208 · « **Reply #1585 on:** August 24, 2012, 08:45:27 AM »

I did. First time playing a Souls game and I got absolutely wrecked (and loved every minute of it). I kept on trying to brute force my way into the skeleton graveyard for about 2 hours. :'(

iconoclast · « **Reply #1586 on:** August 24, 2012, 09:18:50 AM »

Yeah, the graveyard at Firelink is the ultimate trap for beginners. At least you can find the Zweihander down there, which is one of the best weapons in the game.

archie4208 · « **Reply #1587 on:** August 24, 2012, 09:21:09 AM »

Annnnndddd I just lost 5k souls after beating the Taurus Demon due to some stupid death.

I fucking love this game.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #1588 on:** August 24, 2012, 10:06:18 AM »

aaaaand 5k souls is complete chump change. Buck up scrub and get your ass back in there

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Great to see another Borian enjoying GOTY 2011, have a blast! And ask us vets for tips. icono is right in saying Zweihander is one of the top weapons, that thing is amazing.

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D3RANG3D · « **Reply #1589 on:** August 24, 2012, 04:55:31 PM »

Quote from: iconoclast on August 24, 2012, 09:18:50 AM

Yeah, the graveyard at Firelink is the ultimate trap for beginners. At least you can find the Zweihander down there, which is one of the best weapons in the game.

Yay way to go not spoiler tagging that :/

iconoclast · « **Reply #1590 on:** August 25, 2012, 12:56:58 AM »

Well, it's not really a "trap", it's just an area that you're not supposed to visit until much later. I think new players are more likely to find the path to the graveyard than the path to low level zone, so whenever someone asks for advice, I always see someone say to avoid the skeletons at the start.

I don't really think that's a spoiler, but I guess I'll be more careful.

Robo · « **Reply #1591 on:** August 25, 2012, 01:53:12 AM »

My advice to new players is to jump down that hole at the beginning.

Raban · « **Reply #1592 on:** August 25, 2012, 01:26:23 PM »

So I picked this game up while at a LAN with my buddies. It wasn't my original intention but seeing it on his PC, it reminded me of the "good ol' times" I had playing it on 360, so I scooped it up and got back into the groove.

This game is truly amazing. Even though it's balls-achingly difficult, the way the difficulty scales up and up as you progress is devilishly brilliant, and the combat never seems to get old. On 360 I made it past the Bell Gargoyles, but this time I got the Tail Axe and the Gargoyle Halberd which I hadn't done before. I took the time to grab the Drake Sword early on again, and late last night got to the Capra Demon... Fuck that guy. Normally I can take out anyone with ample space, but being crammed into that tiny courtyard against that beefy motherfucker stopped my progress in its tracks for a good half hour.

Anyways, eventually decked his shit, went down to the Depths, fell into traps multiple times and managed to avoid being cursed by those stupid frogs, lit the bonfire down there and got the fuck out.

Time to show that big rat my dick.

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #1593 on:** August 26, 2012, 01:16:13 AM »

I caved and installed DS PC. With the resolution patch I can't get a decent framerate, without it this game is UGLY AS SIN.

Uggggggggggggggh

archie4208 · « **Reply #1594 on:** August 26, 2012, 10:50:23 AM »

The

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Gaping Dragon

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HOLY SHIT

D3RANG3D · « **Reply #1595 on:** August 26, 2012, 10:52:40 AM »

Quote from: BobFromPikeCreek on August 26, 2012, 01:16:13 AM

I caved and installed DS PC. With the resolution patch I can't get a decent framerate, without it this game is UGLY AS SIN.

Uggggggggggggggh

The DOF tweak in the 0.4 fix tanks your framerate, try lowering that.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #1596 on:** August 26, 2012, 11:58:22 AM »

with the resolution fix in place i get a grey box in the left corner of the screen and black everything else when i actually start my game. all the UI is fine and the audio is fine. i've tried changing the settings around and it doesnt seem to matter.

tried to use the full screen option in the .4 fix and the screen just flickers. wtf.

D3RANG3D · « **Reply #1597 on:** August 26, 2012, 12:16:13 PM »

Quote from: fistfulofmetal on August 26, 2012, 11:58:22 AM

with the resolution fix in place i get a grey box in the left corner of the screen and black everything else when i actually start my game. all the UI is fine and the audio is fine. i've tried changing the settings around and it doesnt seem to matter.

tried to use the full screen option in the .4 fix and the screen just flickers. wtf.

You have to turn off the in game AA and motion blur.

iconoclast · « **Reply #1598 on:** August 26, 2012, 12:28:16 PM »

You can actually leave motion blur on, he just worded it poorly. The "AA" in the game only blurs the image, so when he says "turn OFF the in-game AA/blur option", he's only talking about the AA.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #1599 on:** August 26, 2012, 01:40:04 PM »

thanks. did that and it's working now. haven't tried but i bet i could set FXAA in the nvidia drivers to make up for the lack of in-game AA.

it's like playing an entirely new game

and it's amazing how far you get when you know what you're doing. in Undead Asylum, those tougher guys that protect the church? it took me hours to successfully take them all on without losing health when i first played. this time i managed to kill them all on the first try.

D3RANG3D · « **Reply #1600 on:** August 26, 2012, 01:48:27 PM »

Quote from: fistfulofmetal on August 26, 2012, 01:40:04 PM

thanks. did that and it's working now. haven't tried but i bet i could set FXAA in the nvidia drivers to make up for the lack of in-game AA.

it's like playing an entirely new game

and it's amazing how far you get when you know what you're doing. in Undead Asylum, those tougher guys that protect the church? it took me hours to successfully take them all on without losing health when i first played. this time i managed to kill them all on the first try.

Someone figured out that you can force SSAO using the Skyrim profile, but seemingly it works for some but not all.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #1601 on:** August 26, 2012, 03:36:16 PM »

I wonder if From Software will make a statement about how a kid from the street fixed their game but their paid staff couldn't.

archnemesis · « **Reply #1602 on:** August 26, 2012, 03:42:55 PM »

To be fair, Durante is an expert.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #1603 on:** August 26, 2012, 03:46:53 PM »

Is he? Didn't know. Still you know what I mean right?

archnemesis · « **Reply #1604 on:** August 26, 2012, 03:49:32 PM »

I get your point. From Software said right from the start that they didn't really know what they're doing. They should have reached out and hired someone with more experience.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #1605 on:** August 26, 2012, 03:53:33 PM »

Yeah, hope the game sells well and they will do it next time.

archie4208 · « **Reply #1606 on:** August 26, 2012, 05:36:46 PM »

Quote from: Premium Lager on August 26, 2012, 03:53:33 PM

Yeah, hope the game sells well and they will do it next time.

DS actually has a higher Steam peak CCU (10k) count than Darksiders 2 and Sleeping Dogs (both had about 8k CCU peak at launch). Those games had huge logos plastered on the front page of Steam when they launched (and are Steam exclusive. DS isn't Steam exclusive so the user count isn't totally accurate).

I don't think the PC version of DS will sell a million copies or anything, but it'll push a few hundred thousand units by the end of the year (especially after the Steam holiday sale)

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #1607 on:** August 26, 2012, 07:13:18 PM »

I managed to get the Boar Helm on 360... unfortunately I didn't get it on PC.

But I did get both the Gargoyle Helm and Halberg!

naff · « **Reply #1608 on:** August 26, 2012, 07:53:43 PM »

Seems crazy they don't track down Durante and get some of these fixes added in a more official capacity.

archie4208 · « **Reply #1609 on:** August 26, 2012, 08:07:28 PM »

Quote from: quietID on August 26, 2012, 07:53:43 PM

Seems crazy they don't track down Durante and get some of these fixes added in a more official capacity.

Microsoft's patching policies are so ass-backwards that it would be economically stupid for FROM to even bother.

Maybe the next Souls game will use Steamworks.

chronovore · « **Reply #1610 on:** August 27, 2012, 12:34:40 AM »

Quote from: D3RANG3D on August 24, 2012, 04:55:31 PM

Quote from: iconoclast on August 24, 2012, 09:18:50 AM
Yeah, the graveyard at Firelink is the ultimate trap for beginners. At least you can find the Zweihander down there, which is one of the best weapons in the game.

Yay way to go not spoiler tagging that :/

That's not much of a spoiler, but I got another for you since you're feeling sensitive. Ready?

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You're going to die repeatedly.

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naff · « **Reply #1611 on:** August 27, 2012, 12:50:21 AM »

What sort of requirements does this have with the res patch? Got a vostro from work with a core i7-3612QM and a 7670m. Can't really afford a new gaming PC atm :'( Was hoping to play this on either my TV or monitor (Native 1080p) with the patch

D3RANG3D · « **Reply #1612 on:** August 27, 2012, 02:12:54 PM »

Quote from: chronovore on August 27, 2012, 12:34:40 AM

Quote from: D3RANG3D on August 24, 2012, 04:55:31 PM
Quote from: iconoclast on August 24, 2012, 09:18:50 AM
Yeah, the graveyard at Firelink is the ultimate trap for beginners. At least you can find the Zweihander down there, which is one of the best weapons in the game.

Yay way to go not spoiler tagging that :/

That's not much of a spoiler, but I got another for you since you're feeling sensitive. Ready?
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You're going to die repeatedly.
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This game is not hard lol.

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BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #1613 on:** August 27, 2012, 02:45:26 PM »

Man, fuck this game. It's excellent, I love it, but REALLY? I rang the first bell and spent 3 hours wandering through areas I was obviously not meant to go to yet because the right path is a fucking wooden door I passed without a thought like 4 hours ago.

Whatever, I got some cool items and I'll probably be over-leveled, so that's cool.

D3RANG3D · « **Reply #1614 on:** August 27, 2012, 02:49:43 PM »

Quote from: quietID on August 27, 2012, 12:50:21 AM

What sort of requirements does this have with the res patch? Got a vostro from work with a core i7-3612QM and a 7670m. Can't really afford a new gaming PC atm :'( Was hoping to play this on either my TV or monitor (Native 1080p) with the patch

It should be good for it, my PC is pretty shit I run it at 30fps and the specs that you posted blow mine out of the water.

naff · « **Reply #1615 on:** August 27, 2012, 05:09:20 PM »

Sweet. Thanks, I never know with these mobile processors and GPUs. So down to play this again.

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #1616 on:** August 28, 2012, 12:47:19 AM »

This toothy vagina dragon is really reaming me.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #1617 on:** August 28, 2012, 01:47:44 AM »

its pattern is pretty simple and it only has a couple of moves. Just stay out its way when he does his 4 legged charge thing then wail on his tail

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #1618 on:** August 28, 2012, 02:25:23 AM »

I know. I'm just impatient. Maybe I should go to the blacksmith and reinforce my halberd more.

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #1619 on:** August 28, 2012, 02:45:33 AM »

Welp, just got cursed...

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Author Topic: Dark Souls (Read 260747 times)