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Waltzing Along posted:Other than the white palace, what was your hardest platforming challenge? I hated that one so much, I think I sat for like 30 mins bashing my head against the wall with that. Or, well, against a caterpillar, whatever
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Waltzing Along posted:Other than the white palace, what was your hardest platforming challenge? That one sucks for sure, but I honestly have a harder time with the Crystallized Mound, where you get the Descending Dark (and a Grub). For whatever reason, the Crystal Hunters give me the most trouble out of any enemy in the game.
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Nov 20, 2020 15:43
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Yeah, gently caress those guys. Easily my #1 worst enemy.
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Nov 20, 2020 19:43
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Those goddamn jellyfish that shoot homing missiles on death with a huge AoE and knock off two hearts a shot
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Nov 20, 2020 19:56
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DeathChicken posted:Those goddamn jellyfish that shoot homing missiles on death with a huge AoE and knock off two hearts a shot Yeah those guys still mess me up. I avoid killing them whenever possible.
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Nov 20, 2020 20:01
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DeathChicken posted:Those goddamn jellyfish that shoot homing missiles on death with a huge AoE and knock off two hearts a shot Counterpoint: You can jump over them and strike downward, and they make a super-satisfying splash noise when they hit the acid.
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Nov 20, 2020 22:51
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The best way to kill the giant jellyfish things is to Hadoken them, for some reason this pushes the projectile they make along with it where they explode against a wall. I have only had this backfire on me once.
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Nov 21, 2020 00:59
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the traitor lord is Vexing me. i have defeated them on two previous playthroughs and must regain the skills required for a third
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Nov 21, 2020 01:13
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Inexplicable Humblebrag posted:the traitor lord is Vexing me. i have defeated them on two previous playthroughs and must regain the skills required for a third I was also nervous going into this fight the second time and I was surprised how easily I won. It’s like a ballet - your dash gets you just out of attack range and into striking range. I had a ton of fun with it!
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Nov 21, 2020 01:24
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Inexplicable Humblebrag posted:the traitor lord is Vexing me. i have defeated them on two previous playthroughs and must regain the skills required for a third That's where I am headed next. TL > Flower > fight a couple dudes for 1800 > white palace. Or I will do TL before white palace just for the extra mask.
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Nov 21, 2020 01:42
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Progress Report: It took me 6 or 7 attempts, but I took down the Mantis Lords. After beating the first one, I figured "Well, the next one will probably have some different moves to throw me off". Boy was I surprised to have BOTH remaining Lords come at me. After I stopped panicking, I was able to get into the groove of dancing around the two of them. After that, I headed back to the City of Tears to do a bit more poking around. I had stopped exploring after finding the Stag station. I found my way into the Soul Sanctum, and started working my way upwards. It was a new challenge having flying enemies with fast projectiles, so that was a bit of an adjustment. Managed to get to the boss, and got myself killed. So that's my next hurdle, at least until I get tired of dying, and I go explore elsewhere.
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Nov 21, 2020 03:32
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Mantis Lords marks the point where I stopped liking Hollow Knight and started loving it.
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Nov 21, 2020 03:36
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SirSamVimes posted:Mantis Lords marks the point where I stopped liking Hollow Knight and started loving it. Yea it’s a brilliant fight. The Sisters of Battle fight is 
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Nov 21, 2020 03:40
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SirSamVimes posted:Mantis Lords marks the point where I stopped liking Hollow Knight and started loving it. Agreed - this is an all-time great boss fight. The Zombie Guy posted:Managed to get to the boss, and got myself killed. So that's my next hurdle, at least until I get tired of dying, and I go explore elsewhere. This boss is a roadblock for a lot of players but it’s definitely manageable at the point you’re at. You’ll be happy if you beat him before exploring too many other places. Also, if you’re getting tired of the long run back to him, I advice really thoroughly exploring the whole area around him. You may find something else you’ll be happy about.
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Nov 21, 2020 03:50
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I saw HK on sale and Humble and decided to play again on PC(first was Switch). I've been playing Blasphemous and drat, this game is such a master class platformer by comparison. In fact most games feel very bad because of this game.
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Nov 21, 2020 05:31
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Quick question: I found a charm that lets me dash more often, and also dash downwards. I didn't think this was very useful, then I remembered a few places where the ground felt "crumbly" when I walked on it. Jumping and slashing didn't break through. Is down-dashing the key to breaking these spots?
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Nov 21, 2020 06:14
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Nov 21, 2020 06:15
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NoMas posted:I saw HK on sale and Humble and decided to play again on PC(first was Switch). I've been playing Blasphemous and drat, this game is such a master class platformer by comparison. In fact most games feel very bad because of this game. While I do love Blasphemous, Hollow Knight is still so much better than it.
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Nov 21, 2020 06:17
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The Zombie Guy posted:Quick question: I found a charm that lets me dash more often, and also dash downwards. I didn't think this was very useful, then I remembered a few places where the ground felt "crumbly" when I walked on it. Jumping and slashing didn't break through. Is down-dashing the key to breaking these spots? Just do the soul master fight. You can progress without beating him, but it requires skipping things. He is really the one you should be fighting at this point. He's hard, but once you get his patterns down, not too bad. Especially compared to some of the stuff coming up. And once you beat him, if will open a lot more stuff up.
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Nov 21, 2020 07:15
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Waltzing Along posted:Just do the soul master fight. You can progress without beating him, but it requires skipping things. He is really the one you should be fighting at this point. He's hard, but once you get his patterns down, not too bad. Especially compared to some of the stuff coming up. And once you beat him, if will open a lot more stuff up. Or maybe don't tell people where to specifically go to get things, unsolicited and untagged. The joy of Hollow Knight is exploring and stumbling upon things.
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Nov 21, 2020 07:22
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OK, I'm going to head back and concentrate on Soul Master. I just farmed up some Geo to buy another slot for Charms. My current loadout is Longnail, Steady Body, Quick Focus, and Grubsong. I thought about subbing out Grubsong and Steady Body for either Lifeblood Heart, or Stalwart Shell. Any Charm combo suggestions for Soul Master?
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Nov 21, 2020 07:25
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The Zombie Guy posted:OK, I'm going to head back and concentrate on Soul Master. I just farmed up some Geo to buy another slot for Charms. My current loadout is Longnail, Steady Body, Quick Focus, and Grubsong. Quick Focus, Shaman Stone, Grubsong.
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Nov 21, 2020 07:34
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Why isn’t anyone talking about Silksong? I get replaying Hollow Knight for continuity, but come on, I’m stuck on the Beetle Prince fight. Any tips?
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Nov 21, 2020 08:52
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RCarr posted:Why isn’t anyone talking about Silksong? I get replaying Hollow Knight for continuity, but come on, I’m stuck on the Beetle Prince fight. Any tips? You need to not get hit and hit him till he stops fighting. He will then give you the key to the bugsmot.
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Nov 21, 2020 09:27
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The Mantis Lords fight is absolutely fantastic as a set-piece and it really, really helps you as a player to... Is acclimate the right word? To the sort of things you have to learn to beat bosses, patterns, tells, all that. Which may not be nuclear science to people who lived their childhoods on NES platformers, but not all of us did! That said, the Soul Master is also a brilliant fight, because his taunts are amazing. He HEH! I really love this game, can we get Silksong soon please 
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I started my 2nd run in the game thanks to Zombie Guy. Very general, but spoilery question: The first time I played I mostly critical pathed it. This time I'd like to do more of the optional stuff. Is there any reason not to dream nail every ghost I find?
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SirSamVimes posted:Or maybe don't tell people where to specifically go to get things, unsolicited and untagged. The joy of Hollow Knight is exploring and stumbling upon things. nice job on quoting it unspoilered lol
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The Zombie Guy posted:Quick question: I found a charm that lets me dash more often, and also dash downwards. I didn't think this was very useful,
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ColdPie posted:I started my 2nd run in the game thanks to Zombie Guy. Very general, but spoilery question: The first time I played I mostly critical pathed it. This time I'd like to do more of the optional stuff. Is there any reason not to dream nail every ghost I find? This kills the ghost.
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ColdPie posted:I started my 2nd run in the game thanks to Zombie Guy. Very general, but spoilery question: The first time I played I mostly critical pathed it. This time I'd like to do more of the optional stuff. Is there any reason not to dream nail every ghost I find? it gives you like. literally nothing.
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you get the satisfaction of knowing you spared someone from a "lifetime" of eternal boredom hovering around a single spot forever
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I've grown to absolute hate the flower quest. 1st time I made it on my 1st try. This time...I'm 15+ and still going. Absolutely maddening. 5 times in that final little room. I put on shard shadow to make sure I'd get that first jump and now twice I've screwed up the 2nd jump. I'm wondering if the difference is 1st time was Switch handheld, this time it is PS5 on the tv. I think I'm at the point I'm so over it that I am just loving up because I'm getting too careful at the end. Ugh.
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grieving for Gandalf posted:you get one (1) essence So like, only the ones that explicitly pop up a Challenge dialog lead to fights and meaningful essence?
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Waltzing Along posted:I've grown to absolute hate the flower quest. 1st time I made it on my 1st try. the shadow charm makes it harder. extends your dash distance juuuuust enough so that you're near-guaranteed to faceplant into the thorns every time
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ColdPie posted:So like, only the ones that explicitly pop up a Challenge dialog lead to fights and meaningful essence? yes
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Oxxidation posted:the shadow charm makes it harder. extends your dash distance juuuuust enough so that you're near-guaranteed to faceplant into the thorns every time Well I finished. Twice. The first time I had forgotten the flower.  And then I couldn't get to the traitor guy cuz of the extra dash distance. But I set my dream gate at him so don't have to worry about it again. Next time he goes down. Then I'll start on the WP. Ugh.
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I just finished the White Palace on my second play through and it wasn’t nearly as bad as I remembered. The hallway with the spikes alternating from the ceiling and floor made me angry but the rest actually went super smoothly. Now I just have the flower quest, King Grimm, and the Trial of the Fool, then I’ll check be done with everything in the base game and ready to check out Godhome, which wasn’t out during my initial play through!
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dantheman650 posted:I just finished the White Palace on my second play through and it wasn’t nearly as bad as I remembered. The hallway with the spikes alternating from the ceiling and floor made me angry but the rest actually went super smoothly. Grimm wasn't in the game at launch. Also, you do need to do Path of Pain.
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Waltzing Along posted:Quick Focus, Shaman Stone, Grubsong. Thanks for the tip. Took a few tries, but I beat him! At least I thought I beat him. Motherfucker caught me off guard with the spooky ghost dive and killed me. Next round:  Booya. Off to do more exploring.
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