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[theRizzle]

Finally, a game that will scratch my tongue but hole itch.

 

[Colbert]

Thanks for sharing!

 

[73V3N]

here we go

I just think it looks ugly but i dont really care if it runs smoothly and its fun.

no need to be so defensive


(when i say ugly i dont mean the artstyle btw)

 

[Lionheart1827]

So has anyone who knows Japanese figured out what tongue but hole actually refers to? Lol

I guess a lot of you in here either didn't play DS2 or didn't read a lot of the messages

In DS2 you could combine hint phrases to write "tongue but hole." Somebody posted an image above of it here

Its not a mistranslation, its a joke haha

 

[JawzPause]

Is anyone else slightly disappointed by the graphics? It just doesn't look that different from Dark Souls. I mean if it was 1080/60 I wouldn't be complaining but it isn't so I'm slightly disappointed.
Don't get me wrong I'm still going to get this as soon as I can, but I guess I was expecting more of a leap from last gen.

 

[Dinda]

For those with experience on playing co op in souls games.
Will it be more difficult to play coop with people on your friends list, or easier?

Sounds like a lot easier because of the Watchword.

 

[Netherscourge]

You can click someone's Messenger notes to tongue but hole

 

[SteamyPunk]

Awesome, but what is the Parting Shot? If it can evict invaders is it some kind of bullet? Interesting twist if so.

This is a mistranslation. The invader can use the Parting Shot and return to their world. Just like with the Black Crystal.

 

[Deified Data]

It's going to be annoying subbing to PS+ for this one game and remembering to cancel. Can you sub a month at a time? I've never done it before.

 

[Dsyndrome]

For co-op, does it just update the progress for the host world's game like DSII? Be awesome if you could both update progress at the same time, no idea how that would work though.

 

[GulAtiCa]

I hope something like this has limited uses, or a cooldown. Being forced to face an invader was one of the most tense parts of the Souls games.

Man up and fight.

You could evict invaders in Dark Souls 2. But use it too many times and I think it would ban you from server til u used an item to reconnect.

Prob be something like that

 

[tcrunch]

"You invaded _____"

...

"_____ sent you home"

Say it ain't so.

Yeah I am kind of hoping it's a mistranslation or the Parting Shot is very limited (or it takes so long to use it is worthless).

Are we sure about this?

This pic is new, and shows an illusion in the city area

The translation says "in Chalice Dungeon" which suggests not anywhere else, but the translation might be weird and you are correct. I will update it.

 

[loaf of bread]

-Players can create a "Watchword" of 8 characters that will allow them to co-op with only people who have the same Watchword. This does not work for PVP.

Does this mean we can create a NeoGAF club "watchword" and have our own community for co-op with other gaffers!

 

[Audioboxer]

It's going to be annoying subbing to PS+ for this one game and remembering to cancel. Can you sub a month at a time? I've never done it before.

Yeah, and since you've never done it before a 14 or 30 day trial should be quite easy to find (trials can only be redeemed once on an account). Even ask on here.

 

[dugdug]

This is a mistranslation. The invader can use the Parting Shot and return to their world. Just like with the Black Crystal.

OK, that's much better.

 

[Despera]

Playing the game solo the first time of course (except for the chalice dungeon).

But definitely will coop the 2nd time through. So here's my question: If I do some coop using the watchword, will players other than the host disappear when a boss is defeated/host is dead? Will the boss be considered defeated for all players involved or just the host?

Basically I'm asking if it's proper coop.

 

[-MD-]

It's going to be annoying subbing to PS+ for this one game and remembering to cancel. Can you sub a month at a time? I've never done it before.

Yeah but I think it's cheaper to buy a longer duration. You could probably buy a 3-month and just cancel it right away so it doesn't renew.

 

[Deified Data]

Does this mean we can create a NeoGAF club "watchword" and have our own community for co-op with other gaffers!

Awesome if true.

 

[aspiegamer]

I know this is hardly a new thing, but 3-player co-op where the session ends with anyone dying is going to make for very few sessions that actually come to completion. Was hoping there'd be some kind of spectator mode for the dead. Wonder if the summonable NPCs for boss battles are back since those were insanely helpful.

Curious to know about the Parting Shot. You can evict invaders at any time? That's fantastic(!) but wouldn't a setting or universal item for "no invasions" be easier? No one should ever be forced to play PvP in a game that has a single-player mode. Perhaps have a setting for making your online interactions be for co-op only and not invasions? Please tell me I'm not going to have to play this while manually logged out.

Watchword seems fascinating. Basically a shortcut to get the same co-op partners I guess?

Does this mean we can create a NeoGAF club "watchword" and have our own community for co-op with other gaffers!

This is an AWESOME idea.

 

[GulAtiCa]

I'm hoping that is a mistranslation. A guest dieing ending the entire co-op for all is a bad idea

 

[Shadow_FFVI]

So watchwords are so you can co-op with friends specifically instead of forced randoms?

I really hope this is the case. The only reason why I didn't coop the game with my friends was because of how convoluted it was.

 

[BRocknRolla]

I am so goddamn excited at the prospect of getting to choose your coop partners. Seriously. That's s game changer.

Also, I love that "tongue but hole" thing. This series is amazing.

 

[WhiskerFrisker]

It's going to be annoying subbing to PS+ for this one game and remembering to cancel. Can you sub a month at a time? I've never done it before.

Just buy a 3 month subscription card. It's $18 if you're in the states. Buying the card won't auto renew.

 

[Radec]

those screenshots are sharp as fuck!

 

[Deified Data]

Just buy a 3 month subscription card. It's $18 if you're in the states. Buying the card won't auto renew.

Thanks, I'll just do this.

 

[tcrunch]

This is a mistranslation. The invader can use the Parting Shot and return to their world. Just like with the Black Crystal.

Thank you!!! Updated.

 

[Aces&Eights]

It's going to be annoying subbing to PS+ for this one game and remembering to cancel. Can you sub a month at a time? I've never done it before.

You can also turn off auto renew in settings. Or, do what I do and buy a prepaid card so when it expires you don't worry because your cc is not on file (it really shouldn't be, anyway)

Edit: beaten by a tongue but hole.

 

[WhiskerFrisker]

I'm hoping that is a mistranslation. A guest during ending the entire co-op for all is a bad idea

? I don't understand.

 

[SDCowboy]

Are we going to be able to see illusions of other players in the regular parts of the game or just CD's?

 

[viveks86]

I guess a lot of you in here either didn't play DS2 or didn't read a lot of the messages

In DS2 you could combine hint phrases to write "tongue but hole." Somebody posted an image above of it here

Its not a mistranslation, its a joke haha

Ahhh… No I haven't played any souls game. This one is gonna be my first. Thanks!

 

[WhiskerFrisker]

Are we going to be able to see illusions of other players in the regular parts of the game or just CD's?

During the alpha illusions were visible so they should be in the full game as well.

 

[Violater]

Does this mean we can create a NeoGAF club "watchword" and have our own community for co-op with other gaffers!

I vote for "tongue but hole"

 

[GulAtiCa]

? I don't understand.

Sorry, auto-correct fail.

In OP says co-op will end if any co-op guest dies. I'm hoping that is not correct, as that wouldn't lead to good co-op sessions.

Just imagine if you summon 2 people. If 1 dies, it ends the co-op session sending back the other guy. In boss battles, that would be stupid.

 

[Deified Data]

Watchwords are such a better idea than wasting a ring slot. I'm getting sick of From putting a band-aid on a problem by making a ring for it.

Sorry, auto-correct fail.

In OP says co-op will end if any co-op guest dies. I'm hoping that is not correct, as that wouldn't lead to good co-op sessions.

Just imagine if you summon 2 people. If 1 dies, it ends the co-op session sending back the other guy. In boss battles, that would be stupid.

I'm assuming it was a clumsy way of saying if all of your guests die, naturally co-op ends. I agree that it wouldn't make any sense otherwise.

 

[Navid]

• Players can create a "Watchword" of 8 characters that will allow them to co-op with only people who have the same Watchword. This does not work for PVP.

Great to hear, will make setting up co-op sessions with friends much easier... This was the one thing I really wanted added from the network alpha. Can't wait!

 

[sheepishlord]

This is a mistranslation. The invader can use the Parting Shot and return to their world. Just like with the Black Crystal.

Yes! You don't know how happy this makes me, invasions are why I still play Dark Souls now. Leave them be.

 

[SDCowboy]

During the alpha illusions were visible so they should be in the full game as well.

Thank you.

 

[Primeau31]

Sorry, auto-correct fail.

In OP says co-op will end if any co-op guest dies. I'm hoping that is not correct, as that wouldn't lead to good co-op sessions.

Just imagine if you summon 2 people. If 1 dies, it ends the co-op session sending back the other guy. In boss battles, that would be stupid.

cant be correct, 1 summoned char died while i was in alpha and it didnt end the session. only if the host player dies would it end.

 

[EasyMode]

The watchword thing sounds awesome. NeoGAF blood bros!

 

[Sami+]

Sounds god damn amazing

 

[viveks86]

Does this mean we can create a NeoGAF club "watchword" and have our own community for co-op with other gaffers!

Brilliant

those screenshots are sharp as fuck!

I'll take those with a grain of salt. Clearly in-engine, but they've been releasing bullshots for a while now.

 

[Zaventem]

Fuck yes. Password makes a whole lot of sense and having automated bells make the world look cleaner.. though I will miss that graffiti. I fucking love fromsoft.

 

[Primethius]

So close, yet so far.

At least the 15 or days give me time to finish Demon Souls.

Though, my run isn't going so well...

Brilliant



I'll take those with a grain of salt. Clearly in-engine, but they've been releasing bullshots for a while now.

Yea, those are clearly bullshots. The game's not going to go from having aliasing issues to being pristine.

 

[HTVfanatic]

Curious to know about the Parting Shot. You can evict invaders at any time? That's fantastic(!) but wouldn't a setting or universal item for "no invasions" be easier? No one should ever be forced to play PvP in a game that has a single-player mode. Perhaps have a setting for making your online interactions be for co-op only and not invasions? Please tell me I'm not going to have to play this while manually logged out.

I think Parting Shot is for the invaders/guests to return to their world. Like the Black crystal in the previous games.

 

[HTVfanatic]

So close, yet so far.

At least the 15 or days give me time to finish Demon Souls.

Though, my run isn't going so well...



Yea, those are clearly bullshots. The game's not going to go from having aliasing issues to being pristine.

You can do it!! If you want help there is always coop, I have a newer character that I can get on to help if you need it.

 

[Namikaze1]

Does this mean we can create a NeoGAF club "watchword" and have our own community for co-op with other gaffers!

I love this idea a lot!

 

[lazer_bean]

Finally, a game that will scratch my tongue but hole itch.

you can do that in DS2 alreazdy. Not that I did.

 

[WhiskerFrisker]

Sorry, auto-correct fail.

In OP says co-op will end if any co-op guest dies. I'm hoping that is not correct, as that wouldn't lead to good co-op sessions.

Just imagine if you summon 2 people. If 1 dies, it ends the co-op session sending back the other guy. In boss battles, that would be stupid.

I think it's more akin to the way it is in DkS1 and 2. If the summoned player dies, the host continues playing alone.

 

[Doomshroom]

So whats the point of Chalice Dungeon , anyone know? Rare loot, crafting material or is it just for grinding souls?

 

[aspiegamer]

I think Parting Shot is for the invaders/guests to return to their world. Like the Black crystal in the previous games.

Yeah, that mis-translation is fixed now. Thanks.

So forced into PvP again? Sigh.

So whats the point of Chalice Dungeon , anyone know? Rare loot, crafting material or is it just for grinding souls?

Adds post-game content and replay value, procedural generation of areas and bosses (supposedly) and I assume there's loot related.