They say that games are made for our entertainment, and personally I agree. Then there are those who play DarkSouls. I’ve been gaming for as long as I can remember. My first game was Suikoden II and oh boy was it good. As I grew older I’ve tried different genre and platforms as well but ultimately, I’ve settled for PC gaming and came back to my 1st love which is fantasy RPG. I can still remember how it happened, A friend told me that he knew a guy whose girlfriend’s boss recommended this really great game (Yes, I ripped that one off from Ant-Mant) according to him it was quite challenging, it piqued my interest and decided to play, and thus the cycle begins.
1. YOU DON’T TRUST TREASURE CHESTS
Every fan knows, it is an unspoken rule. All chest must be tested first, one does not open chests immediately, because it is proven to be fatal. The Mimics are in our midst.
2. YOU BELIEVE THAT ROLLING IS THE KEY
Games usually boasts different move sets that you can use to defeat the enemies and take down bosses. But a true DarkSouls fan knows that rolling and dodging is key to victory. The precise execution of these controls will help you conquer the unforgiving world of DarkSouls.
3. YOU BOW WHEN INVADING AND GREETING YOUR SUMMON
This is like an unwritten rule. Even when you are about to perform some vile acts upon your fellow Undead, always bow and pay some respect, even a Dark Spirit such as yourself should retain some kind of honor. This is also true when summoning someone to help you, a simple courtesy goes a long way in this community.
4. YOU WATCH DARKSOULS VIDEO LORE AND GETS EMOTIONAL
A true fan know these YouTubers such as VaatiVidya, KazzArmA, ENB's From the Dark and Terramantis among others. Who doesn't get emotional after knowing the story of Sif and Artorias. (Gwyn you jerk!)
5. YOU KNOW THAT THE DEADLIEST ENEMIES ARE LEDGES AND CLIFFS
Everyone goes thru this unfathomable pain. You just cleared an area and you kind of rolled a little bit harder to the left, and poof you plunged to your death, or this all too familiar scenario you fell then re spawned, and as you are about to pick up your soul you fell again and there goes your hard-earned souls. Nah I need to buy a new controller/keyboard anyway.
6. YOU ALWAYS PRAISE THE SUN
The one and only gesture that binds the community together, the happiness of praising the sun. Who cares if you looked a little silly? We SunBros definitely approve.
7.SEEING A BONFIRE IN REAL LIFE AND PRETENDING TO LIGHT IT
The tedious journey of the Undead is not complete without the lighting of a bonfire. Bonus if you sit on it and pretend to be in deep thought.
8. YOU KNOW DOORS CAN ONLY BE OPENED BY PUSHING THEM
The three main character of the DarkSouls franchise, which is The Chosen Undead, Bearer of the Curse and The Ashen One have one thing in common. No matter how strong they are, no matter how awesome their stats are they still cannot open doors by pulling them.
9. YOU HIT WALLS THAT ARE SUSPICIOUS
A DarkSouls veteran will always hit walls that are strategically placed at unusual places, heck even the normal looking ones will be tested. Because in this game, hidden doors, passages and loot are everywhere, but if you are unsure checking up on Fextralife never hurt anyone.
10. YOU KNOW THE PHRASE “GIT GUD” BY HEART
Ah, the mantra of a true fan. DarkSouls is hard, but playable. The painful death of dying each time is nobody's fault but yours. You just gotta "Git Gud" Playing the game is akin to trial by fire. Upon completion you will know that those poisonous swamp that you crawled into is well worth it.
Three great titles under its belt is no easy feat. The DarkSouls franchise have made its mark on the gaming industry and I ‘am proud to be part of this community. After all, there are only two types of Gamers in the world, those who play DarkSouls and The “Filthy Casuals” wink* wink*
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