Two quick questions about Dark Souls

So far the game is pretty dang good, but there are two things that are perplexing me. Right now I am stuck just past the massive metal boar boss, trying to get through all the Knights with the fur capes. It's a ton of fun making slow progress, but two things are plaguing me atm:

1) Do enemies have an aggro point? I mean, at some point will they give up on you and go elsewhere? I ask only because I am trying to slip past the giant black knight in the church just past the gate guarded by the metal boar, and he chased me pretty far before he and his buddies got me.

2) One BIG problem I had was that I opened the gate leading to the church, effectively cutting out a bit of out of the way backtracking, but when I died the gate closed! Why is that? Do passages not stay open when you die? Cuz I feel like that kind of eliminates the point...

3) When will I meet a blacksmith/arrow vendor? My items are starting to break down after 2 hours of not being repaired, and I want some bolts for my crossbow so I can get the Drake Sword. However, becuase this game lacks a central hub, I don't know where the hell I will find these guys.

It's such a good game, and even though I just spent the last 90 minutes making absolutely no progress, I was still having a great time! It's a tough slog, and if you guys also have any advice about where to go next for some good gear or where I might make better progress at my level (only lvl 16 with low lvl gear) I would very much appreciate the help.

So far the game is pretty dang good, but there are two things that are perplexing me. Right now I am stuck just past the massive metal boar boss, trying to get through all the Knights with the fur capes. It's a ton of fun making slow progress, but two things are plaguing me atm:

1) Do enemies have an aggro point? I mean, at some point will they give up on you and go elsewhere? I ask only because I am trying to slip past the giant black knight in the church just past the gate guarded by the metal boar, and he chased me pretty far before he and his buddies got me.

2) One BIG problem I had was that I opened the gate leading to the church, effectively cutting out a bit of out of the way backtracking, but when I died the gate closed! Why is that? Do passages not stay open when you die? Cuz I feel like that kind of eliminates the point...

3) When will I meet a blacksmith/arrow vendor? My items are starting to break down after 2 hours of not being repaired, and I want some bolts for my crossbow so I can get the Drake Sword. However, becuase this game lacks a central hub, I don't know where the hell I will find these guys.

It's such a good game, and even though I just spent the last 90 minutes making absolutely no progress, I was still having a great time! It's a tough slog, and if you guys also have any advice about where to go next for some good gear or where I might make better progress at my level (only lvl 16 with low lvl gear) I would very much appreciate the help.

Essian

as for arrow vendors, there's one near the last bonfire before you fight the first boss. if you're leaving the bonfire make the first right down a staircase, then a left where you'll find a staircase hidden beneath some boxes. Go down that staircase and I think it's the first doorway that leads you to a vendor. There you can purchase arrows/bolts and get some type of item that allows you to increase your right handed weapon stats back to high.

I was also wondering about the first question, as it seemed enemies really followed you a lot longer than in Demon's Souls. I know that climbing a ladder is an easy way to just stand above them and take them out, but of course this isn't always possible.

[QUOTE="Essian"]

So far the game is pretty dang good, but there are two things that are perplexing me. Right now I am stuck just past the massive metal boar boss, trying to get through all the Knights with the fur capes. It's a ton of fun making slow progress, but two things are plaguing me atm:

1) Do enemies have an aggro point? I mean, at some point will they give up on you and go elsewhere? I ask only because I am trying to slip past the giant black knight in the church just past the gate guarded by the metal boar, and he chased me pretty far before he and his buddies got me.

2) One BIG problem I had was that I opened the gate leading to the church, effectively cutting out a bit of out of the way backtracking, but when I died the gate closed! Why is that? Do passages not stay open when you die? Cuz I feel like that kind of eliminates the point...

3) When will I meet a blacksmith/arrow vendor? My items are starting to break down after 2 hours of not being repaired, and I want some bolts for my crossbow so I can get the Drake Sword. However, becuase this game lacks a central hub, I don't know where the hell I will find these guys.

It's such a good game, and even though I just spent the last 90 minutes making absolutely no progress, I was still having a great time! It's a tough slog, and if you guys also have any advice about where to go next for some good gear or where I might make better progress at my level (only lvl 16 with low lvl gear) I would very much appreciate the help.

blueboxdoctor

as for arrow vendors, there's one near the last bonfire before you fight the first boss. if you're leaving the bonfire make the first right down a staircase, then a left where you'll find a staircase hidden beneath some boxes. Go down that staircase and I think it's the first doorway that leads you to a vendor. There you can purchase arrows/bolts and get some type of item that allows you to increase your right handed weapon stats back to high.

I was also wondering about the first question, as it seemed enemies really followed you a lot longer than in Demon's Souls. I know that climbing a ladder is an easy way to just stand above them and take them out, but of course this isn't always possible.

i gave up on my character when i made it to the boar (magic is weak now).. spent like 2 hours trying to get through the catacombs at level 8 (possibly lower, first area i went to) damn graveyard got my ass kicked anyways i figured that was way to hard to be (but kept trying lol) and ran out of there back to the bonfire and the skeletons chased me for a while but gave up before i got there.. So pretty sure they don't chase you forever..

i gave up on my character when i made it to the boar (magic is weak now).. spent like 2 hours trying to get through the catacombs at level 8 (possibly lower, first area i went to) damn graveyard got my ass kicked anyways i figured that was way to hard to be (but kept trying lol) and ran out of there back to the bonfire and the skeletons chased me for a while but gave up before i got there.. So pretty sure they don't chase you forever..

NaughtyRag

the enemies in Dark Souls will follow you till you can successfully evade them or until you die

the enemies in Dark Souls will follow you till you can successfully evade them or until you die

spawnassasin

[QUOTE="spawnassasin"]

the enemies in Dark Souls will follow you till you can successfully evade them or until you die

Essian

manage to outrun them and find a good spot to hide

[QUOTE="Essian"][QUOTE="spawnassasin"]

the enemies in Dark Souls will follow you till you can successfully evade them or until you die

spawnassasin

manage to outrun them and find a good spot to hide

im pretty sure that enemies follow you until you rest at a bonfire. thats one of the things FS tweaked from demons souls so you couldnt just break their line of sight and then backstab them once they turn around. as for a blacksmith, the one i know of is at the very beginning of the ruins below your original camp. take the elevator down and look on the right side once the area opens up. there should be some deranged prisoner lounging at the top of a set of stairs. go down the stairs and there will be a happily caged blacksmith in the cliff wall.LoG-Sacrament

[QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"]im pretty sure that enemies follow you until you rest at a bonfire. thats one of the things FS tweaked from demons souls so you couldnt just break their line of sight and then backstab them once they turn around. as for a blacksmith, the one i know of is at the very beginning of the ruins below your original camp. take the elevator down and look on the right side once the area opens up. there should be some deranged prisoner lounging at the top of a set of stairs. go down the stairs and there will be a happily caged blacksmith in the cliff wall.Essian

[QUOTE="Essian"][QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"]im pretty sure that enemies follow you until you rest at a bonfire. thats one of the things FS tweaked from demons souls so you couldnt just break their line of sight and then backstab them once they turn around. as for a blacksmith, the one i know of is at the very beginning of the ruins below your original camp. take the elevator down and look on the right side once the area opens up. there should be some deranged prisoner lounging at the top of a set of stairs. go down the stairs and there will be a happily caged blacksmith in the cliff wall.LoG-Sacrament