by argotthar Thu Oct 04, 2012 7:34 am
White Sign Soapstone
Use
An online play item. It creates a white soul sign that another player can use to summon you into their world for cooperative play.
To cast a sign using the White Sign Soapstone:
You must be connected online.
It does not matter if you're human or hollowed, or if the area boss is alive or defeated.
To see signs cast by other players:
The player must be in human form.
The area boss must still be alive.
If a member of the Warrior of Sunlight covenant uses the white sign soapstone, their soul sign will appear as golden or yellow instead of white. This is the only covenant to have an effect on the color of the white sign soapstone.
The white sign soapstone can also warn players of impending invasions. If you meet the conditions for being invaded, online-use items like the soapstone will become temporarily disabled a few moments before an invasion occurs. The item will appear 'grayed-out' in the HUD, indicating that it cannot be used.
Availability
Available from Solaire of Astora in Undead Burg, when you answer "Yes" to both his questions.
Online Matchmaking
The player who casts a sign can only have their sign seen by others who are within "co-op range" of their level.
Co-op range calculation: Your Level, +/- (10 + ~10% of Your Level). This means a level 100 player using the White Sign Soapstone can be summoned by others who are between the levels of ~80 to ~120.
Red Sign Soapstone
Use
The Red Sign Soapstone is an online play item that allows players in human form to lay down a red soul sign.
Another player may interact with their sign to summon them as an invading red phantom. The winner of the battle will receive souls and a single humanity point.
To cast a sign using the Red Sign Soapstone:
The player must be in human form.
To see signs cast by other players:
The player must be in human form.
The area boss must still be alive.
Availability
Found at the highest point of the Painted World of Ariamis at the very top of the spiral staircase in one of the buildings near the Undead Dragon.
Online Matchmaking
The player who casts a sign can be summoned by others who are within co-op range below their level ( - (10 + 10% of the player's level)), and any level higher. This means a level 100 character using the Red Sign Soapstone can be summoned by others between the levels of 80 to 713.
It is believed that higher priority matchmaking is given to players of closer levels. While it is possible for the red sign to appear for other players of a much higher level, it is more likely to be seen and activated by players closer to your level.
More info:
http://darksoulswiki.wikispaces.com/Items#Multiplayer
http://darksouls.wikidot.com/multiplayer-items
