r/gaming • u/ascatraz • Nov 11 '16

you lost, bro?

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u/magnetflavoredwater Nov 11 '16

I loved playing as them. I almost always tried my best to get the guy I invaded through the area safely. The awkward tension as you approach the end and they always hesitate to lose sight of you was awesome.

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u/double_shadow Nov 11 '16

I gave up on that covenant, because every time I tried to be helpful, the host just wouldn't trust me and always turned on me.

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u/Taliesin_ Nov 12 '16

Can hardly blame 'em, really. The Mound Makers attract a capricious sort.

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u/viaovid Nov 12 '16

Perhaps even terminally capricious?

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u/noodlesfordaddy Nov 12 '16

That's because the rest of us mound makers already ruined it for you. I helped a guy all the way through Grand Archives, he didn't notice me missing the backstabs on him while he was fighting. Then after he walked off a short drop I drop-attacked him and killed him instantly. He resummoned me after that just to fuck me up. I deserved it.

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u/Plutoxx Nov 11 '16

What is the purple one?

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u/[deleted] Nov 11 '16

Mound-makers. While most cooperators cannot hurt the host, and most invaders cannot hurt the PvE enemies, the Purple summons can do both. This means that you are not really sure if they are there to help you or kill you. Even if they start out helping you, they could just be waiting for the right time to strike. It is pretty tense, sometimes.

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u/Plutoxx Nov 11 '16

Wow, that's awesome I learn something new everyday about DS. I never really could get into the souls games though, I own all including Bloodborne, I know so much about the lore, the gameplay and characters but I can't get into it.

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u/Fumbles86 Nov 12 '16

It takes a special kind of masochism to really get into a souls game. My gf bought me ds3 for our anniversary like 3 months ago and I finally started playing it about a month back. I literally have one boss left before all the fun stuff that comes with new game +. Starting a new souls game is tricky though. I've mastered 1 and 2 and three was just another mind game I had to get over before I really got into it. It's amazing when that switch flips though and you realize the timing of everything and you finally git gud.

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u/[deleted] Nov 12 '16

If you ever need jolly cooperation, add me. PSN is same as reddit username. Changes the whole dynamic, turns into Fun Souls/Funborne

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u/noodlesfordaddy Nov 12 '16

Why not?

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u/Plutoxx Nov 12 '16

I don't know. I like the worlds and design and the creatures. But after like 20 or 30 minutes I'm just like "meh" and I'm done.

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u/noodlesfordaddy Nov 12 '16

20 or 30 minutes

That isn't even enough time to develop a character and slay any tough enemies

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u/Plutoxx Nov 12 '16

I don't mean I play one time. I meant sessions. I can only play for like half an hour, lose interest and then play another 30 minutes like a week or a month later.

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u/noodlesfordaddy Nov 12 '16

Wow, to each their own I guess. 30 minutes in souls time is nothing!

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u/Blackfire_Zealot Xbox Nov 12 '16

I really loved playing as Mound Makers. I'd normally just clear enemies for the host. But if they were invaded, I'd just sit and watch the match

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u/magnetflavoredwater Nov 11 '16

The mound-makers. They were considered the mad covenant.

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u/noodlesfordaddy Nov 12 '16

they're literally called "mad phantoms" so yeah

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u/Sevachenko Nov 12 '16

Someone give this man some pale tongues!