Not played much yet, but wondering, the dragon rot. Easily fixed or just accept that NPCs will die until later runs when you might play better and not die so much?
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Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (From Software)
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So far the tells have been pretty good. My problem is button spamming or getting locked into a sword animation when I need to jump to avoid a sweep attack. That’s pretty much the only reason I haven’t gotten past Lady Butterfly. When I think about the fight, it’s super simple, but the second half just makes me spaz and takes me out of my flow. I can do the first half and take no damage at all.
I’ve been trying to farm some pellets but can’t get them to drop. I don’t want to google too much and risk spoilers so if any of you bros happen to know what mobs drop them, I’d really appreciate it ❤
Edit: Looks like the big guys (sumo wrestler lookin dude at the castle gate fortress) can drop pellets uncommonly. I used an item boost balloon and got 4 within 6-7 kills I think? They conveniently also drop more item boost balloons but rarely.
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Dandai
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Not sure if the NPCs will die if you die too much, but there is a cure and you get access to it pretty early (first few hours).
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TJT
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I would say my biggest problem is I deflect some shit then go in to attack and then the enemy goes into an attack and I miss the tiny window to deflect it because I was being too aggressive. I am thinking you need to deflect deflect deflect step dodge then go into an attack.
This game is way fucking harder than Bloodborne though.
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Noodleface
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I'm definitely finding it tough to adjust to the combat style coming from dark souls. I'm not sure if you can even deflect mini bosses in a good way or it's just better to dodge.
One things for sure. Every boss and miniboss so far I've found it's better to be ultra aggressive
One things for sure. Every boss and miniboss so far I've found it's better to be ultra aggressive
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Dandai
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I've found at least one merchant that sells the consumable needed to cure the dragon rot so I imagine you'll find more as you continue to play.
Finally beat Lady Butterfly and then went to the mounted boss at the gates. Not sure if it's all the practice I had with LB or what, but that guy was suuuuper easy. Like, I thought maybe there were several phases or something...
Since I was feeling myself, I decided to take a couple stabs at The Headless. Feeling quite humble again. I'll try him later when I figure out how to get more confetti.
Finally beat Lady Butterfly and then went to the mounted boss at the gates. Not sure if it's all the practice I had with LB or what, but that guy was suuuuper easy. Like, I thought maybe there were several phases or something...
Since I was feeling myself, I decided to take a couple stabs at The Headless. Feeling quite humble again. I'll try him later when I figure out how to get more confetti.
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From is expecting most players to reach that guy as their first boss.
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Noodleface
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Popped on the steamlink just to check and it runs flawlessly. I am wired with gigabit internet though
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Feanor
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Saw the game in action for a couple hours hanging out last night and played some. Although I don't have a strong interest in feudal chinky shit, particularly in certain video games, my initial meh impression was incomplete. Combat looks a bit punishing yet meaty, new crouching and jumping, stealth and swordplay. FromSoft's architecture, Ashina, the landscape, character design and everything else is pretty fucking awesome.
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Took me a while not be scared of guarding... was only trying for the deflects and dodges/counters... you have these big ass dudes who you think no way am I gonna block that and yet it's all about a dance with your posture and theirs. Pretty fun to play.
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Fucking Blazing Bull shit, I am still waffling between liking and not liking this game for a variety of reasons. There are many little things about this game that are starting to add up and the lack of alternative combat options is wearing on me.
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TJT
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I kept being irritated that some attacks would stagger me even if I deflected it. But I believe this is me not paying attention to my own posture meter and the, "heavy" attacks like Jozu's sword can be deflected but do a ton of posture damage.
I'm getting better at noticing sweep attacks and dodging red kanjis. The one armed bandit's air kanji attack thing is some bullshit though and super fucking annoying.
Have any of you found real use for the Raven Mist prosthetic? I want to like it but it ain't working for me. It's kind of like the Old Hunter Bone in Bloodborne which was my favorite hunter tool. But this one requires a lot more work to use.
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I have gigabit internet and noticed significant input lag every time I tried to use Steamlink. What is your secret Noodle-sama?