Dark Souls and Demon's Souls Megathread VI. Katana Gank Squad Edition - Games

[QUOTE=One Ear Ninja;47992097]Facepunch just hates popularity[/QUOTE] I don't hate him because he's popular, I just think a lot of his bogus theories make him look like an air head.

I'm really curious about the writing process that From uses to come up with their lore. Has anything been released on that?

[QUOTE=Confused111;47994751]I'm really curious about the writing process that From uses to come up with their lore. Has anything been released on that?[/QUOTE] I can 100% confirm that this is the exact process: -Sit at computer. -Write 5 words. -Remove blindfold. -Take cold shower. -Rewrite those last 5 words. -Repeat.

[QUOTE=Confused111;47994751]I'm really curious about the writing process that From uses to come up with their lore. Has anything been released on that?[/QUOTE] My guess is that [I]somebody[/I] over there has some sort of outline of the story, which is then broken down into how it relates to and/or affects certain characters, weapons, and whatever else you pick up, which is then broken down even further so you don't get the full story from one item. Case in point, the Dragonrider stuff. The shield, weapons, and armor all say something about the Dragonriders, but none of them say much and you have to have the full set for a full description. Either that or they just show the concept art to some writers who then write the first thing that pops to mind. Actually, that could probably produce some interesting results.

Three groups of writers are kept in separate rooms and given three different hallucinogens.

LobosJr is talking about DS3 on stream right now if anyone's interested: [url]http://www.twitch.tv/lobosjr[/url]

[QUOTE=archangel125;47992055]Well, Vaati shares his interpretation of things, but he does seem careful not to pass conjecture off as fact. When he does pass something off as fact, he shares evidence from the game that seems to support his assertion. If some people in the community do seem to 'parrot' what he says, that's because they like his interpretation and feel that it fits the evidence better than what they had come up with. Still can't see much wrong with that.[/QUOTE] I like Vaati tbh fuck the dislike, he's a good dude

Also Vaati's p. hot

I got two question for ya. First: Will the dark souls 3 be directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki? Second: Is dark souls 2 worth getting? I see something called "Scholar of the first sin" on steam sales for 20 bucks.

[QUOTE=Shakma;47996633]I got two question for ya. First: Will the dark souls 3 be directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki? Second: Is dark souls 2 worth getting? I see something called "Scholar of the first sin" on steam sales for 20 bucks.[/QUOTE] yes / yes, especially if you didn't play DS2 vanilla. playing scholar for your first playthrough is ideal, wish I could've had my first playthrough of DS2 be scholar

[QUOTE=BuDSpOoNce;47988678]everyone here seems to hate vaati no idea why[/QUOTE] dude just look at his clothes and hair [thumb]http://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda/images/f/f5/Vaati_Hylian_Form_(The_Minish_Cap).png/revision/latest?cb=20090316034238[/thumb] that's all the reason you need to hate

My main complaint with Vaati is when he starts talking about something sad he says it in a weird whisper that slowly gets quieter until you can't hear him anymore.

My complaint is just his Patreon otherwise i don't care about his videos, i only have laughs to joke about those Prepare to Cry videos (still waiting for that Maldron the assasin lore)

DaveControlLive and AGermanSpy are cooler anyway.

[QUOTE=RainbowStalin;47998352]My main complaint with Vaati is when he starts talking about something sad he says it in a weird whisper that slowly gets quieter until you can't hear him anymore.[/QUOTE] Judging by Lobos's stream, that's how he normally talks, believe it or not. [editline]18th June 2015[/editline] Also, they confirmed at E3 that it's 30fps. Sorry guys.

Anyone know what the stats and rings are for a John DarkSouls playthrough?

[QUOTE=Takuat;47998726]Anyone know what the stats and rings are for a John DarkSouls playthrough?[/QUOTE] no stat or ring requirements for a john darksouls run, but im working on a hardmode version

Also apparently DS2 was meant to be open-world and DS3 will be the last time they work with Bamco because of this [quote]Dark Souls III will be our last game made together with Bamco, because they're reluctant to change, while the future of the series, our ambitions, are verging towards open worlds. ... Dark Souls II should've already been open world, but a few months from release Bamco asked that the formula be changed and brought back to a more traditional one[/quote] [url]http://www.vg247.it/2015/06/17/dark-souls-iii-per-kadokawa-games-il-gioco-sara-lultimo-con-bandai-namco-e-il-futuro-e-open-world/[/url] Which coincides with what was said in the design works book about it getting overhauled half way through the game and a lot of the concept art looking more open. [url]http://peterbarnard1984.tumblr.com/post/113163062955/dark-souls-2-design-works-translation[/url] [editline]18th June 2015[/editline] And neat [img]http://i.imgur.com/j8PJ0Kh.jpg[/img]

Holy shit, sign me the fuck up

[QUOTE=Takuat;47998837]Also apparently DS2 was meant to be open-world and DS3 will be the last time they work with Bamco because of this [url]http://www.vg247.it/2015/06/17/dark-souls-iii-per-kadokawa-games-il-gioco-sara-lultimo-con-bandai-namco-e-il-futuro-e-open-world/[/url] Which coincides with what was said in the design works book about it getting overhauled half way through the game and a lot of the concept art looking more open. [url]http://peterbarnard1984.tumblr.com/post/113163062955/dark-souls-2-design-works-translation[/url] [editline]18th June 2015[/editline] And neat [img]http://i.imgur.com/j8PJ0Kh.jpg[/img][/QUOTE] even though I probably won't make it into this test; praise the sun I am signing up for that shit as soon as I can

[QUOTE=Takuat;47998837]Also apparently DS2 was meant to be open-world and DS3 will be the last time they work with Bamco because of this [url]http://www.vg247.it/2015/06/17/dark-souls-iii-per-kadokawa-games-il-gioco-sara-lultimo-con-bandai-namco-e-il-futuro-e-open-world/[/url] Which coincides with what was said in the design works book about it getting overhauled half way through the game and a lot of the concept art looking more open. [url]http://peterbarnard1984.tumblr.com/post/113163062955/dark-souls-2-design-works-translation[/url] [editline]18th June 2015[/editline] And neat [img]http://i.imgur.com/j8PJ0Kh.jpg[/img][/QUOTE] Before anyone else tries, the beta.darksouls3.com link doesn't work at all. [url=http://www.darksouls3.com/]darksouls3.com[/url] does though

I was able to make it into the PS3 beta of Dark Souls II and it was amazing as fuck, I hope I can make it into this one too You'll bet your ass I'll be recording everything, regardless if the test is on PC or PS4, I have a good HD capture card. (If it's on Xbone, however, then nevermind. :v: )

When will be able to sign up for the stress test, totally looking forward to that.

So is this network test for PC as well? If so then fuck yes I'm in.

Where is the limited network test picture from? I haven't seen it anywhere else. Not doubting it that much since it looks legit but I'd like a source. I'm gonna sign up for PC and PS4.

This also gotta be for PC as well since all 3 platforms are going to come together.

[QUOTE=Sweater;47999199]This also gotta be for PC as well since all 3 platforms are going to come together.[/QUOTE] Wait it's cross-platform?

[QUOTE=Zadrave;47999332]Wait it's cross-platform?[/QUOTE] I meant all 3 will be released at same time unlike previous Dark Souls.

[QUOTE=Sweater;47999350]I meant all 3 will be released at same time unlike previous Dark Souls.[/QUOTE] Darn, would be really cool if all 3 could play together. Still great news though.

[QUOTE=Sweater;47999350]I meant all 3 will be released at same time unlike previous Dark Souls.[/QUOTE] I'm not getting my hopes up after the DaS2 PC fiasco from last time.