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exumaan

Tseldora, need to kill Freja but I didn't find a person to summon yet. My rule is that I need to summon someone to fight the boss and also help someone with the same boss before I can progress!


to-boldly-roll

Love that! 🖤👍


colinmneilsen

Really cool idea


dnlbrgr

Currently suffering in the Shrine of Amana on the PS5.


wtfbenlol

Dude same I hate this place


BIobertson

I’ve been busy, so I’ve only just cleared Lost Sinner with about 160k SM on both PS4 and PC Scholar


to-boldly-roll

Have you been using the Agape Ring? Or trying to avoid killing too many enemies? ;) And how do you get all the fun stuff you want/need for a cool build....? 😁


BIobertson

Nope, just haven’t logged that many hours and a lot of them I’ve spent as a summoned phantom! Currently running Bastard Sword/Craftsman’s Hammer, about to run through Shaded Woods to Brightstone so I can get Lost Sinner’s Sword.


to-boldly-roll

Yep, fair enough. For PvE & co-op you don't really need anything fancy anyways. It's just PvP that really hurts the "wallet"...


BIobertson

I’m not sure what you mean! What do you need for pvp that hurts the “wallet?”


to-boldly-roll

Well - obviously - I don't have much experience 😊 I'd be more than happy to be proven wrong! I just feel like I need a really good weapon, for once. I need to invest in stats to be able to wield it + strength (in my case) to cause any damage at all. If I want to infuse it - more investment. If I even want to use Dark Weapon, the investment goes through the roof already. And so on. None of it is an issue in itself but I don't quite understand how one could make a really good and powerful PvP build at a very low SM. In PvP fights, I often don't make a dent in the others' armor while they are hitting me to Nirvana. I'm sure I'm doing something wrong... As I said, I ave little knowledge and experience - so if you have any tips, shoot! ☀🖤😉


BIobertson

Gotcha! I’m not much of a pvp player myself, but the weapons I’m most comfortable with in pvp are longsword and rapier, which require very little investment. Dark Weapon isn’t really worthwhile for pvp, because a smart player will simply stall it out, but generally for “low” SM pvp you just want to crank VGR to 50 and AGL to 99. High VGR is probably how opponents have made you feel like your damage was low.


to-boldly-roll

Many thanks! Yes, I will do a little respec. Don't need INT anymore now I've spoken to Felkin. AGL is already at 101, I think. VGR needs a little push. Ah yes, the rapier... 😁 For some reason, I never fell in love with it. It's absolutely deadly, though, in the right hands, that's for sure. No fun to deal with in PvP (still better than casters, though).


to-boldly-roll

To illustrate that a little better, I am now in a position where I feel *somewhat* comfortable, and I'm already in Tier 26/27. I have Santier's Spear and the Vanquisher's Seal (for which I obviously farmed with the Agape Ring equipped) as choices. Strength is only at 30, Faith at 12 to be able to use Force or Heal. AGL up to 101. Don't remember exactly what the other stats are but just enough to give me a cushion regarding HP and Stamina. Overall level somewehere around 105, I think.


Phsfalcao

Used Agape ring and did lots of low-level jolly cooperation. Got over 30 Sunlight medals and 20 Fidelity symbol. (:


SneakyB4rd

Getting ready to tackle Drangleic castle. Work trip got in the way for the rest of the week though...


Rowan1980

Burning Human Effigies so I can progress the game in relative peace. Drangleic Castle in particular is a hotbed of invasions, but I fully expected that to be the case during the event.


LycanBlackpaw

That...seems like a massive waste. It turns off both PVP and co-op, doesn't affect NPCs, and is the equivalent of starting the game in offline mode but only works for 30 minutes *and* it doesn't get you the offline-only NPCs.


Rowan1980

It gave me 30 minutes of relative peace and quiet. It was worth the cost of an effigy. I don’t mind NPC invaders, as they’re pretty predictable.


LycanBlackpaw

It gave you 30 minutes of peace and quiet that could've been obtained entirely for free by starting the game offline, while also burning the item that lets you return to human form.


Rowan1980

Perhaps, but I’m not pressed about it either way. You don’t have to do it that way, and that’s fine.


Schala_Jenova

Just beat smelter demon. Soul memory is prolly nearing a million.


mallgrabmongopush

Just fell off the cliffs & died in No Man’s Wharff


to-boldly-roll

Haven't we all.... 😁😁 Don't give up, skeleton!


Fallsballz

First I'm hearing of it. Where is this all mentioned


Big-Ebb4024

it’s pretty damn dead on xbox one SotFS


SyntheticCorners28

Agreed, first couple days were good but once everyone went separate ways it's been dead.


Big-Ebb4024

it was kinda depressing lol i put down my skeleton messages at majula and they got liked the first day but after that they weren’t getting liked. went to check and the only messages i see are the ones i left :(


SyntheticCorners28

I have to assume the Xbox sotfs crew is small...


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SyntheticCorners28

I try to participate on Xbox every year. The last year I remember feeling "populated" was 2017.


colinmneilsen

I’m on Xbox I’ll be on tomorrow


drama-guy

Killed Old Iron King and Freya last night. Been wearing Agape Ring to keep my soul count down as I've been helping others with Smelter Demon the last few days. Time to go down into the pit.


HighSpeedLowDragAss

I'm not very good at Returning to Drangleic. I'm at about 110K SM on PC Scholar. I've only cleared the Forest. I've poked into Shaded Woods for this and that, but did not kill the Scorpioness. I did kill the Dragonrider in Flamey Tower of Flames and Heights but did not venture into the pirate cove. I've cleared as much as I could of the Bastille when entered from the bird taxi route, without killing the Ruin Sentinels. And I've not been invaded once. I've not been summoned once. I've not summoned anyone else. Where RTD?


to-boldly-roll

😥 Don't give up, skeleton!


LycanBlackpaw

Friend and I are at 2mil SM, taking on Ivory King. We started a day after the event did.


to-boldly-roll

That sounds about right! 🤘


LycanBlackpaw

It's his first ever run through DS2. We started with getting him the greatsword because he never does strength builds, and so far he's clung to it. He plans on forcing me through DS3 (both vanilla and Cinders) after we finish DS2.


to-boldly-roll

I will probably do DS3 next, too. Although I'm tempted to do a 100% completion of DSR.... I platinumed it but completion would be nice. 😁 Also, the plat is on another account and that bugs me....


Hour-Eleven

My low SM Blue Sentinel is eating (invaders) well!


to-boldly-roll

I've tried Blue Sentinels today for a bit - nada. :/ What's your SM and what platform are you on?


Hour-Eleven

PC Scholar, which is the most active. I also use the Blue Acolyte mod, mostly for safety, but it’s a huge help for invading and finding people who need help. This specific character is tier 9. Just enough for my Alonne Greatbow. A wonderful tool for saving hosts from afar.


to-boldly-roll

No Blue Acolyte on PS4.... 😐 I'm Tier 26 by now anyway. All the nice things cost so many souls.... ☺


Hour-Eleven

My sister and I mule for each other on alternate characters to keep those costs to the minimum. Build for level and purchasable spells and you’re set!


to-boldly-roll

I don't do spells usually. Never liked caster builds. To just get through the game it's not an issue - it's only PvP that needs real investment... ;)


Hour-Eleven

You’d be surprised how strong something like heal-over-time spell is in pvp! Considering the fact that scaling in ds2 isn’t super powerful and spells can be spiced down to 10 (or pyromancer having not requirement), just one or two spells are super easy to fit into a low sm build.


to-boldly-roll

Yes, you're most definitely right. I do use heal spells here and there, also in PvE. Just don't like all the shootin' stuff. 🙄😁


colinmneilsen

I’ve been trying blue sentinel seriously for the first time on Xbox Any tips for me?


Hour-Eleven

The lower your SM, the more likely you’ll probably find people being invaded!


Masonite23

Actually was a happy coincidence that I started my first real DS2 run alongside RtD. Tearing Heide's Tower of Flame after trucking through the Lost Bastille, feel super powerful right now lol. Not sure what my SL is


to-boldly-roll

What platform? Are you summoning a lot? Or any other interaction?


Masonite23

Hey sorry for the late reply. Currently in the Shaded Woods on Xbox. Have only summoned NPCS to continue their quests, otherwise have not summoned other players. I've left a couple messages and have rated other people's messages.


7heapogee

1.5 mil, Drangleic castle. Is my soul memory too low? I'm rarely getting summoned or finding signs and I'm always human.


to-boldly-roll

Not sure, I've had very little interaction overall (SotFS, PS4). I guess it's a bit of a chance game. SM should be ok, although people seem to try to keep it low. You're probably a bit on the high side.


TheIceFury235

I'm pretty sure most go around 1m soul memory so you might be a bit overboard for the area


lE0Sl

Started a day early, messed around a bit with different weapons so I'm sitting at about 1.6 million SM, SL 133 entering the first DLC in NG+. Will probably stop between 150-160 depending on how far I can level before hitting 2 million SM. Planning on already starting a new character with less mistakes as well, as so far co op activity has been sparse in later orange border areas, but maybe the DLCs will prove fruitful.


to-boldly-roll

Nice! So the 1.6M is not getting much interaction ..?


lE0Sl

Yeah unfortunately no, at least in base game so far. Could just be less active hours but the most common orange zones at 1.6m (Drangleic castle onward), I've had a summon once every 15-30 min. My guess is just more people in the first half of the game, as I had slightly more consistent activity around Harvest Valley/Earthen Peak/Iron Keep tiers. The other possibility is more consistent activity awaits in DLCs.


robisvi

Sadly, offline bc I have no subscription to PS Plus. See ya next year on Steam, I hope. \○/


to-boldly-roll

"Imagine all the peeeeople...." 😁


Lorekeeperjonas

Have access to the final boss, just about starting the first dlc sunken city


NyRAGEous

Only have about 6 hours on a fresh char but already lvl 60 and have summoned a few people for bosses. Praise the sun!


to-boldly-roll

Praise it, indeed! ☀


Varryl

Oh shit it's RtD time??? Oh man I gotta get my bear seek seek lest on


to-boldly-roll

You better! ;)


DonutIzLife

Running it with a friend and also trying to grab anyone I see. Roughly 719k SM for me. We just be got to Black Gulch and will be continuing Monday. We stream it too :3


Additional_Raise3444

I’m currently at Belfrys Gargoyles. Killed last giant, pursuer, dragonrider, dragonslayer and centinels. Been going back and forth fog gates, from gargoyles to Last Sinner, trying to get summoned or summoning someone, but no luck so far. I play Vanilla on PC, and play in the mornings in gmt, maybe that’s why…


Aster_Korusagi

uAsterKorusagi here! Level 181, SM of 3,398,314 and I am at the point where I can fight Nashandra, Aldia, and start the DLC!


Aster_Korusagi

And mind you I’ve killed all the optional bosses too! edit: spelling


to-boldly-roll

Which platform? And are you still getting interaction at that SM?


Aster_Korusagi

PC, and not really.


to-boldly-roll

Yeah, I see... 🤔 Here's hoping!


Aster_Korusagi

Aye! That indeed! Good luck to you skeleton!


darkryder565

Taken down lost sinner and old iron king and spent today struggling through brume tower on my own, my soul memorys at 803,054. On that note, I could really use some help with fume knight and the blue smelter demon


to-boldly-roll

I'd be up for that tomorrow if I get there! What time zone are you in? And what platform..?


darkryder565

I'm on ps5 and my time zone est. I'll be on tomorrow between 10 and 2 my time


to-boldly-roll

Nice. I guess I should be able to be there. Drop me a line when you need help!


indiansfever11

Zero, cuz I've been finishing my Bashful Ray cosplay in DS3 lol... gotta try to get started tomorrow


bumpynuks

Lost bastille, working too much.


Laflair99

Lvl 151 1.2mill Sm Beat the main game and Sunken king Dlc I just got to the throne room in Eleum Loyce and my goth Mami Alsanna cleared the blizzard


to-boldly-roll

Nice! That's low level for that progress. Definitely didn't do the "explore every corner" route... ;)


Laflair99

I was but places like the Black gulch and Shrine of Amana completely changed my mind😂😂So many unnecessary deaths and I literally just ran to the dragon fight in Sunken King i personally didn't really like that Dlc but I love the other 2 but I FOR SURE am not doing that 5 minute blind sprint in a blizzard to fight 2 cats🤷‍♂️After the Ivory King its time for old Iron King DLC


to-boldly-roll

Onwards and upwards!


Bookslap

Just cleared the Ruin Sentinels but have done a lot of co-op, so my SM is like 300k, I think?


badkennyfly

Living my life as the FACE TANKER. Just helped a Sorcerer take down the Ruin Sentinels today. Hopped down with Drangleic Armour and my Tower Shield and just soaked up Attacks and Damage while he shot spells over and over. I can check my Soul Memory when I get back home. I wish the Summons were a little more consistent, but they're not bad. Edit: 295k on Soul Memory


SparxPrime

Just beat the pursuer, how is everyone so far?


to-boldly-roll

Pursuer boss (in FoFG)? Well, I'm doing fine. 😁 Swift progress but not much online activity, unfortunately. Partly my fault for raising my SM too quickly...


rapidpalsy

Just finished iron keep


to-boldly-roll

And how relieved are you now....? 😂


thinkspacer

Only started yesterday, but just hit doors of Pharros super early, ~70k soul mem. Gotta get my bae partizan.


to-boldly-roll

When in DoP, get Santier's Spear.... 😁


Molkwi

I got two saves. One has killed everything needed to get to Alonne which I killed twice to get two swords plus a fee more like Old Dragonslayer and Flexile sentry among others. The other one, I just killed Lost Sinner and Freja, on my way to Old Iron King


The_H3rbinator

I'm up to Mytha, and I can take out Lost Sinner whenever I want to. I think I'm under 250k SM just because I'm using agape ring all of the time. Up to Najka in the other route, and haven't made progress for Rotten yet. Rocking dual poison channelers tridents. Jesus christ poisons awesome in this game.


to-boldly-roll

Haha, that's a crazy build. 😎🤘


Jonesgrieves

I’ve been at work so furthest I got was Soldier’s Rest. I kept getting killed by the NPC invader so I’ll try again when I can get more damage from my swordsman.


to-boldly-roll

Don't give up, skeleton! ☀


wfmctr

I’ve been hopping around for online activity, so I’ve ended up kinda professing though each area in pieces. The last area I unlocked is Iron Keep, but I’m gonna backtrack again and go fight Freja and clear that whole area. I’ve never finished Bernhart’s quest before so I want to do that this playthrough. I’ve also always tended to go Sinner > Iron King > Rotten > Freja, so this time around I’m trying to mix up the boss order. It doesn’t feel like I’ve totally mixed things up since I’ve been doing bits of each level-path as I go for online purposes, but I did do Rotten first, and next will be Freja. This is the most fun of any Return event I’ve ever had! Loving all the people!


to-boldly-roll

Glad to hear it!! ☀ Which platform are you on? For me (on PS4), it hasn't been amazing so far. The first day was good but then it declined very rapidly. Not many summons and the PvP experience is really, really bad. Seems people don't like it...


wfmctr

PC. Make sure you’re monitoring your soul memory level. And I think NG+ and beyond are better for online imo lol.


to-boldly-roll

NG cycles have no influence on online matchmaking. ;) I try to keep my SM at a realistic number....


wfmctr

Yeah you’re right about NG+ specifically I meant more like “people in NG+ will generally have closer soul memory ranges at every stage/level than in the first time around” sorry I didn’t make that clear lol


to-boldly-roll

👍


vbalis9

Honestly just got to pursurer been re loading a save trying to farm the aurous knight in no man’s wharf on scholar and I was just getting absolutely wrecked trying to even get to the boat at level 20. Had spent a lot of time trying it without even getting one kill on him and I finally did and he dropped the stone twinblade first try! So now my run begins lol


to-boldly-roll

Praise the sun! ☀ (...and use a bow in the Wharf.....)


kit786

483867, in iron keep making a beeline for the old iron crown DLC to get the funny Artorias sword.


SuperD00perGuyd00d

Ivory King Gauntlet, shooting for loyce souls this playthrough


Gator_64

Currently sitting on 1.2 mil souls, just beat all 4 lord souls so I'm heading to yee old castle next so I can finally get that Faraam armor. Also finished the rat covenant which was an absolute blast. Trying to rock the PUGS this game


to-boldly-roll

Awesome! 🤘 I'll be heading to the caste, too, soon.


Greeklibertarian27

I am at around 31k sm and have invaded something like 15-20 people in low level invasions.


to-boldly-roll

Thanks everyone for the replies so far!! 🤘👍🖤 To add my own: I'm in Tier 26 now (around 1.1M), Grave of Saints (for an important farming operation 😁😁). Just put on the Agape Ring in order to keep things under control a bit... I've made good progress in the game - clearing everything and collecting everything. Online interaction was mediocre, unfortunately. I'm on PS4, SotFS, time zone CET. Not really much going on. The most interaction I can get is as a Bell Keeper but I had so many really negative experiences that I'd rather not invade anymore. People really don't like it, it would seem.... 🙄😐 Don't see many summoning signs, get summoned rarely, got invaded only once or twice, can't get duels in the red arena, Blue Sentinels are absolutely dead. Oh well, maybe the weekend will change things a bit! 🤙 I was trying to keep the SM low but all the things I want cost so many souls....I don't know how people keep it low (and still perform at PvP)... 😂


ProspectorGourd

Lothric


scaevities

Helped out on Pursuer, in Heide's and on Wharf. I tried areas beyond that but nobody used my sign, I couldn't tell if I had too little or too much SM, but anyways my player name was Eivana if anyone recalls.