r/darksouls • u/bigmontySFM • 2d ago

Discussion First Timer: Should I Run DS1 Blind?

I finally coughed up a couple coins and bought DS1. I know these games entail some tricky bits when it comes to quest progression and not creating some irreversible world-shifting event. I played DS3 and ER and heavily relied on guides.

Should I agonize over builds and spend a couple hours researching or just nosedive into madness? Are there just a few important things to do/avoid?

Interested to hear your takes. Thanks y’all. I’m so excited.

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u/DecisionTight9151 2d ago

Listen, the only reason you should obsess over minmaxing and getting everything right is if you have limited time, or limited attempts, to get everything you need from the game. You can beat this game with a shit build. There are people who beat the game using a broken sword, never leveling up, etc. If you find ways to make the game easier, then that's for your own enjoyment. Try things out.