MMaRsu
Banned
Not that it wasn't expected.
Hopefully there are decent NPC invasions. Just can't justify paying for online, even with PS+ deals.
But.. all dem free games
Ps+ pays for itself
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Bloodborne: PVP Details, New Screenshots, HDD Size
- Thread starter tcrunch
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But.. all dem free games
Ps+ pays for itself
Offline for first playthrough it is!
Though if finding the maiden isn't too difficult, it might be worth it to just play online. If this change works like I think it does, makes "getting out of an invasion" that much easier, while still being able to be online for Co-Op.
Though if finding the maiden isn't too difficult, it might be worth it to just play online. If this change works like I think it does, makes "getting out of an invasion" that much easier, while still being able to be online for Co-Op.
CMojicaAce
Member
I hope you can play PvP with friends. It's a pain in previous souls games to look for their red sign.
I saw it at Sony's booth at GDC. At quick glace thought someone was playing Dark Souls, but then I noticed the much better graphics. I think it draws a bit too much from DS: movement, combat and the overall "rhythm" is almost the same. However, the world needs more Dark Souls, so I don't think that's a bad thing at the moment.
It's not that hard. Name-engraved Ring in DS2 made things pretty easy.
The Last Wizard
Member
emperorspride188
Member
Hyped
Sounds like most of you didnt play Dark souls 2.
You have a PS4 and not PS+? The fuck?
Stone Ocean
Member
And here we go
Pound_lb003
Member
I think the idea that it's done within the game's fiction, still witholding an in-game chat option that people are over it.
It's not substantially different, and people were already finding ways of playing with each other.
Very few games that require PS+ to actually play, and those that do are kind of justified in it.
Now if co-op was a huge part of the appeal of this game for you - sure. However people who choose to play offline are still going to get a fully featured package with high replay value.
PulseONE
Member
It is PRECISELY what I am thinking
Yup it worked...similarly, if I'm reading it right, you can create the code yourself, which allows you to narrow down who'll connect with you quite significantly.
Netherscourge
Banned
This is all I care about. I don't care about PvP or Co-op.
Glad to see we don't need PS+ for the chalice dungeons.
DoubleTake
Member
I really really hope the invader doesnt have any sort of red hue that would give it away. Although I suppose locking on would be the same.
Either way I cant wait to stalk and hunt you all down on day 1. >:]
Kyleripman
Member
Yeah it's a good value for that reason, but I just don't have the time (or inclination, depending on selection) to enjoy all the games that I would have access to. And I'll admit that it's the principle of the thing, too. It makes me sad that we let companies charge us for simply connecting to play online when it's been free since the advent of multiplayer, MMOs excepted.
Not that strange. Lots of people find great value in it obviously, but there are a few of us out there!
Shadow_FFVI
Member
Yeah, that much is clear now.
By the way, are we speculating on the meaning and use of the Watchworld feature? I don't want to get my hopes up, because it sounds magnificent.
Xaero Gravity
NEXT LEVEL lame™
That's the best bit of news for me. Hot damn I can't wait.
It is PRECISELY what I am thinking
Yup it worked...similarly, if I'm reading it right, you can create the code yourself, which allows you to narrow down who'll connect with you quite significantly.
Name Engraved Ring let you choose a god; if both had the same god made it FAR more easier to co-op even with disproportionate level ranges.
This one makes it seem like you just choose a key code and send it to friends which is the far better option if you ask me.
In Dark Souls 2, they introduced a ring in DLC that made you appear "normal" even when invading. So there is hope this could happen in Bloodborne, even if requires special equip/etc.
Though, your name still appears above your character in PvP/etc, so they will still know your an invader, thus kinda giving away the "surprise" element. No idea how this might work for Bloodborne.
StrongBlackVine
Banned
Just ignore it.
I'm not paying for online. I'm standing by that. Unless i get it free or more than half the price.
I'll reserve full judgement until it's released, but i don't like the way those screens look.
I just don't like that those little co op features need PS+. I would have thought Sony wouldn't do that. Their stance was only full online games require PS+.
Zombie James
Banned
I really, really hope the image quality in the final game is as good as these screenshots. The aliasing in the alpha and all that IGN content was an abysmal eyesore.
SargerusBR
I love Pokken!
The PS+ requirements from the website:
Bloodborne & Playstation Plus Multiplayer Interaction Need PS+?
Online Multiplayer | YES
Asynchronous Network Play | YES
Online Dungeon Share | YES
Updates | NO
Dungeon Data | NO
Bloodborne & Playstation Plus Multiplayer Interaction Need PS+?
Online Multiplayer | YES
Asynchronous Network Play | YES
Online Dungeon Share | YES
Updates | NO
Dungeon Data | NO
And you explained why, doesn't occur to me, I have no time to play those free games either but I am not passing up those game just in case I get time lol.
this.
also, i expect final AA to be better than the alpha footage, but the screens today are obviously supersampled. will be a nice middle point between the two i think.
TetraGenesis
Member
I haven't played more than an hour of Dark Souls and 4-5 of Demon's Souls and I got the "tongue but hole" gag.
Had to stifle my laughter in the library.
Had to stifle my laughter in the library.
Sir Walter Taffy
Member
Amazing Chest Ahead...Gorgeous View!
Phat Michael
Banned
Are there character types in this game? Like Pyro, sorcerer etc?
Kenzodielocke
Banned
I hope that there's an offline mode built in the game so I don't have to put the whole console offline
Jimmyfenix
Member
Yet you are screaming and claiming a downgrade? Looks like you are not reserving your judgement here.
Stone Ocean
Member
It was possible to toggle online play in Dark Souls 2 from the main menu, If I recall correctly
QuantumZebra
Member
I respect your choice not to pay for PS+ but I couldn't fathom not using it. I mean why shell out $400 for a system and not get the most out of it? PS+ is probably the most value added subscription/feature I've seen on a console. So many discounts and free games its mind boggling - not to mention being able to play online. I just don't get complaining about losing out on features or accessibility when its such an important aspect of the system.
TheLostBigBoss
Banned
I personally can't wait to click mssengers to tongue but holes.
Booty eating really is becoming widespread!
Booty eating really is becoming widespread!
in all fairness he wasnt screaming
but in all fairness he did indeed come out and say downgrade.
it is what it is.
lets all stay reasonable and civil friends <3
Sir Walter Taffy
Member
I think so, there was an IGN video a week or two ago that was about character creation.
Yep, Go Online or Go Offline
Kyleripman
Member
That's fair! I catch myself doing the same thing with Steam sales.
super-famicom
Member
When you create a character, you can choose their "origin," which just determines starting stats. Some origins shown in an IGN video are "Lone Survivor" and "Waste of Skin." When you level up you can spec any way you like. Previous Souls games were similar: you'd choose a starting class, which determines starting stats and gear. But you were in no way locked into that class (I.e. In Dark Souls you could start start as a Knight, but put points into Intelligence and become a spell caster instead).
Jimmyfenix
Member
there are different character types but with stats like arcane in the game we might get a magic character
Primethius
Banned
Yes they are.