299237, RE: not feeling the consumable healing/parrying items in this game Posted by bearfield, Wed Mar-16-16 12:41 PM
>Step 1: Accept that the game does want you to dodge like mad >and not parry as much >Step 2: Ditch the Cane (you probably picked up the badge that >unlocks all starting gear, so I recommend grabbing the Axe) >Step 3: Make sure you are using the various special items when >appropriate (this is the best pebbles have ever been in a >game)
1 and 3 i can do. i'm too stubborn to do 2 just yet. also i'm almost positive i didn't pick up that badge. apparently i missed something in central yarnham
>More than anything, I think you're just getting to realize why >Threaded Cane is not the ideal "learning to play Bloodborne" >weapon.
i am seeing that. i'm 4-5 levels from having the stats for the kirkhammer so when i meet that threshold i'm going to ditch the cane as my primary weapon
>Also, the "proper" route through Old Yarhnam is to enter the >building you are on-top when he starts shooting at you. Going >across the roof and dealing with the spear-hunter is more a >shortcut. > >And there are two shortcuts to unlock on the way to your >destination (which isn't the dude with the gatling gun).
ok. i'm going to do some more exploring. maybe i missed a door somewhere. thanks for the appropriately vague hints
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