by morte Thu Feb 21, 2013 10:01 pmTitle says it all. What's your favorite challenge run and why? Also, which is the hardest one, in your opinion? My personal favorite run is the boxing run, but that's because it's the only one I've done so far.
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What is your favorite challenge run?
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A "Do everything" Speedrun. Going from Start to finish having killed all bosses, attaining all lootable objects, killing all non-respawnable mobs, and killing all NPC's.
My fastest time right now is 3:41 min for that.
My fastest time right now is 3:41 min for that.
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Rynn wrote:A "Do everything" Speedrun. Going from Start to finish having killed all bosses, attaining all lootable objects, killing all non-respawnable mobs, and killing all NPC's.
My fastest time right now is 3:41 min for that.
3 hours and 41 minutes? Damn! :affraid: It takes me that long to get into Blighttown!
You, sir, have my respect!
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I don't really do challenge runs, but my new favorite thing to do is to make a whole new build I haven't done before. I just made a pure castor.. more or less. *shrug*
Next one I make will probably be a dragon build.
Next one I make will probably be a dragon build.
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I'm not really much for challenge runs to be honest. I generally just stick with roleplaying and having fun. I did do an archer(bow only) run for a while though. Although i eventually got tired of it and quit.
Edit: I suppose in its own way, you could say that my Artorias build is a challenge run. I started the build off with Artorias cursed greatsword and his greatshield with the Dark set before the DLC was released. Once it was released i got his armour, dark hand and abyss greatsword. I use the dark hand as a shield, although i rarely even rely on it, and only use it for the parry more or less. So i suppose, depending on how you look at it, you could say i did half a challenge run without ever using a shield to protect myself.
Edit: I suppose in its own way, you could say that my Artorias build is a challenge run. I started the build off with Artorias cursed greatsword and his greatshield with the Dark set before the DLC was released. Once it was released i got his armour, dark hand and abyss greatsword. I use the dark hand as a shield, although i rarely even rely on it, and only use it for the parry more or less. So i suppose, depending on how you look at it, you could say i did half a challenge run without ever using a shield to protect myself.
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Fat roll while always alive to face vaders has to be the most fun.
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I could not do a fat roll play through..
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Gambs_the_Grey wrote:I could not do a fat roll play through..
I did once. I didn't realize the glory of the fast role. It was a nightmare, fighting the bosses.
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Tank and spank. Easiest way to play Dark Souls. I know, it's what my sister is doing.morte wrote:Gambs_the_Grey wrote:I could not do a fat roll play through..
I did once. I didn't realize the glory of the fast role. It was a nightmare, fighting the bosses.
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Yeah tanking Is pretty easy but the hard part is facing invaders.
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Yeah... I just hid in the smallest room, and spammed R1. I usually got lucky haha! It only takes 2 hits.RantFromRant wrote:Yeah tanking Is pretty easy but the hard part is facing invaders.
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My favorite run was my naked human run, it took around 11 hours to do but it wasn't that bad. The funny thing about it was that Nito was the boss that gave me the hardest time, while every other boss took 2-3 attempts before I beat them aside from BoC.
The run that I had the most trouble with though was my SL 1 playthrough it took around 18:30 min to do. The worst boss I had to deal with in that was obviously the four kings it took two tries but the second time I was dealing with all four of them and rolling around like a madman on speed.
The run that I had the most trouble with though was my SL 1 playthrough it took around 18:30 min to do. The worst boss I had to deal with in that was obviously the four kings it took two tries but the second time I was dealing with all four of them and rolling around like a madman on speed.
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JoeBroski09 wrote:Tank and spank. Easiest way to play Dark Souls. I know, it's what my sister is doing.morte wrote:Gambs_the_Grey wrote:I could not do a fat roll play through..
I did once. I didn't realize the glory of the fast role. It was a nightmare, fighting the bosses.
I actually disagree. I tend to get **** when I tank, so I go for light armor and just avoid attacks. I don't even have to block a good portion of the time now.
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Anyone tried a COMPLETELY (no weapon, shield, magic etc) naked, lvl 1, collect everything speed run?
... Blindfolded...
... Blindfolded...
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No.
But I have done an item only playthrough.
Defeat Gwynn with Black Firebombs.
I *** dare you.
But I have done an item only playthrough.
Defeat Gwynn with Black Firebombs.
I *** dare you.
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Rynn wrote:No.
But I have done an item only playthrough.
Defeat Gwynn with Black Firebombs.
I *** dare you.
Were you allowed to level up your vitality and armor?
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Did you see ENB play his tank? I mean, jeez! Just get the rite of kindling, get a good, low stat weapon (zwei cough cough) , and end/vit gauge with some pyromancies to go with it. Upgraded heavy armor. Ring of steel protection, FaP. Boom. My sister, whose only played Kingdom Hearts, can kill S&O solo with that set up.morte wrote:JoeBroski09 wrote:Tank and spank. Easiest way to play Dark Souls. I know, it's what my sister is doing.morte wrote:Gambs_the_Grey wrote:I could not do a fat roll play through..
I did once. I didn't realize the glory of the fast role. It was a nightmare, fighting the bosses.
I actually disagree. I tend to get **** when I tank, so I go for light armor and just avoid attacks. I don't even have to block a good portion of the time now.
What did you do? Cause my set up only requires R2 and chugging estate flasks. Though, I did build it with a beginner in mind. Tested stuff out and did research on all the weapons and armors before my sister started playing so I could help her the best I could.
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JoeBroski09 wrote:Did you see ENB play his tank? I mean, jeez! Just get the rite of kindling, get a good, low stat weapon (zwei cough cough) , and end/vit gauge with some pyromancies to go with it. Upgraded heavy armor. Ring of steel protection, FaP. Boom. My sister, whose only played Kingdom Hearts, can kill S&O solo with that set up.morte wrote:JoeBroski09 wrote:Tank and spank. Easiest way to play Dark Souls. I know, it's what my sister is doing.morte wrote:Gambs_the_Grey wrote:I could not do a fat roll play through..
I did once. I didn't realize the glory of the fast role. It was a nightmare, fighting the bosses.
I actually disagree. I tend to get **** when I tank, so I go for light armor and just avoid attacks. I don't even have to block a good portion of the time now.
What did you do? Cause my set up only requires R2 and chugging estate flasks. Though, I did build it with a beginner in mind. Tested stuff out and did research on all the weapons and armors before my sister started playing so I could help her the best I could.
Don't get me wrong, I did most of that, although I did go for more of dex for higher attacks between using my shield and didn't focus as much on vit as I should have, still had ~35. I made it through pretty easily, but I find it easier to go for a light armor.
