[DJ]

I got summoned twice to help people kill the Capra Demon successfully. I managed to summon someone myself for my first real attempt, but I foolishly got destroyed by the dogs right away and my summoned companion was banished. Wound up humping it back there and killing him solo.

Killing the dogs first is pretty important.

Also, go up the stairs at the back-left of the room and push right at the top until you're on a very narrow outcropping. Capra Demon can't follow/hit you when you're up there, so it's handy for luring the dogs to attack you one by one.

Note that he CAN go up the stairs themselves, so don't just perch on the top of the stairs thinking you're safe.
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[thestage]

so the interwebs are telling me I'm missing some entire "lower" section of the undead burg or some shit. I guess I need to find that so I can attack things that I can actually kill

[dmauro]

[CubaLibre]

[Flylighter]

Anor Londo is the most tediously boring shit, which is a bummer because it's a really beautiful area.
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[Riff Rex]

It's thrilling and terrifying exploring new territory in this game. I find myself racking up a lot of souls as I go, whilst hesitating to go back and cash them at the bonfire and reset all the enemies...I'm always holding out for that next bonfire...and stressing about each new class baddie I cross paths with.

This time, my fetish for forward momentum got the best of me. Started with trying to find the bonfire in Blight Town, ended up going deep down the Great Hollow. I assumed those bug-eyed bastards only poisoned and dropped a solid 400 souls, but goddammit, they cursed me!

I THINK I remember the covenant guy in the 1st bell tower having a cure for curses. If I am wrong about this or anyone has a better solution, I'm all ears. Otherwise, time to begin the long trudge back -__-
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[DJ]

[DJ]

[Lasakon]

[A New Duck]

Yeah, my roommate is threatening to never play again after his second curse.

Capra Demon is pretty demoralizing in how whether you even get a chance is all decided in those first six seconds. I almost killed him once, and then on my subsequent three tries got killed before I even figured out where the dogs were. I'll try again in the morning.

Was loving my Drake Sword's insane superpower (R2 when double-handed), and then realized it took down 1/12 of its durability each time I used that. Helped me through that miniboss near the blacksmith, though.
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[remote]

I finally realized earlier today that I should stop asking questions in this thread because the game almost always ends up answering them not long after.

Making some progress in Blighttown. Finally got enough dexterity to wield the black knight's halberd, too.

Been looking a bit like this:



Since I found the shadow armor and spider shield, though, I think I might switch to this for faster rolls:


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[CubaLibre]

How do people play with the heavy armor and slow rolls? I only keep under 50% for the medium speed, but that roll is such a vital part of my playstyle.
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[remote]

I've been getting by just fine with medium speed rolls, myself. The chest piece you see there is really the only heavy armor I have on.

That ninja mask is making me feel like Ryu Hayabusa vs. Demons circa 1990.
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[spectralsound]

did... did i just get Solaire and Lautrec killed?

if only i'd been a little faster killing that dragon
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[remote]

Don't worry, the same thing happened to me. They'll be around.
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[spectralsound]

i dunno remote, i went back to Firelink and couldn't find them

i guess i have the bottomless box now though, that frees my inventory up a bit

i think i'll learn some pyromancy and take on that black knight in the burg

the sewers are seriously something else
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[thestage]

[spectralsound]

that same thing kept happening to me stage, going in with a phantom definitely helps though

i do agree that they could've set up the arena for that a bit better
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[DJ]

For anyone having Capra Demon problems, this is actually a pretty good strategy:


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[Schwere Viper]

I had a long battle with Gaping Dragon last night, and a really tense fight with Capra Demon as well. If you're having trouble with Capra Demon, might I suggest using the stairway to your advantage. The dogs will stay hot on your heels and if you're quick enough you can take at least one of them out each time you do it while Capra is trying to make his way up to you. Once they're dead the stairway is still useful, as Capra really is relentless in his attacks and it's more than likely you'll need to break off of combat to catch your breath or take a swig of estus. As for openings for attack, I faced him with a Longsword +2, and the best opportunities I could see were when he's recovering from either falling off the stairs or after his double-overhead slam, both of which give you just enough time for one or two heavy attacks.

I'll either be heading into Blighttown, or having a go at that mini-boss near the blacksmith in the parish next time I play. This game is just getting better and better.

edit: DJ! DDDDD:
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[DJ]

>:D
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[TXTSWORD]

God dang it DJ why didn't you tell me that being alive = getting b/w tendency earlier! Time to restart... Actually... please go ahead and explain these rules to me. Okay no I'll finish this playthrough the way it's going and then when I go around a second time I'm gunna do everything perfect. I don't want to know right now I don't need another little detail nagging at me saying "you fucked up just start over". BUT WHEN I START AGAIN DJ YOU BETTER BE READY TO TALK!

[CubaLibre]

[Chef Boyardee]

What kind of shield is the IGN guy using so that the Capra Demon's attacks don't immediately knock him down, take down his entire endurance bar and half his health bar? I did it with a shield I got in the Valley of Drakes and pretty much gave up on blocking after the first attack. Also I'm pretty sure I was in my upper 20s when I fought the Capra Demon too, so that's definitely not it.
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[Teflon]

[DJ]

[klj5j6li]

[TXTSWORD]

[Lasakon]

So this entire soundtrack is Sakuraba's work?
Just when you think he would be stuck in self parody mode forever he delivers easily the best stuff he has done in the last five years.
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[DJ]

[Wilkes]

How greatis the entrance to The Depths?

Just simple door in the middle of nowhere.

[thestage]

[TXTSWORD]

Lol I never use a shield ever. Light armor for mobility and 2 handed powerful weapons. Monster Hunter style dodge and strike.

[thestage]

to be fair I only used a shield in Demon's at the beginning(ish). then it was meat cleaver time.

but in this game I am sticking with big tanky guy whether it works or not god fucking damn it

[TXTSWORD]

[thestage]

to be honest the meat cleaver was kind of overpowered and I hope there's nothing like it in Dark

[Teflon]

Jus' chillin' with my bro

[TXTSWORD]

accidentally attacked the onion knight. Going to cry.

[remote]

[8128]

[gooktime]

yeah, I got cursed in the depths and had to backtrack all the way to the parish to grind the 3000 souls and cure it - a brief 'this isn't as good as demons hnnng fuck this' moment