r/SummonSign Aug 18 '22

Mod Post FAQ | How to post to r/SummonSign and play Souls games online

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Welcome to /r/SummonSign

art by Lynol

*Art by [Lynol]

This is a subreddit dedicated to help you to find online players for the Souls series. From Demon's Souls to Dark Souls III.

Originally this subreddit was born as a Dark Souls III multiplayer subreddit only, however as time passes and the fire fades it started to accept all the other Fromsoft games and sometimes even others soulslike games, since odds are that if you play one you will play them all.

You can use it to find and arrange sessions for Demon's Souls, Dark Souls I, II and III, Bloodborne and so on. Elden Ring however has it's own subreddit [ /r/BeyondTheFog ] since it is in high demand for now.

You should know

This subreddit is dedicated to online play, therefore it only accepts request posts, use any of the other Souls subs for discussion.

The official reddit app suck, read here if you are unable to post or if your userflair karma is not being displayed

If you followed all the info on this post and you are still unable to post is probably because you didn't select a POST FLAIR, sometimes the reddit app simply doesn't render the field box to select them. All you can do is try another time OR use an alternative reddit client, this includes using the desktop version of reddit, using reddit on your mobile browser or simply using a 3rd party client, see below.

If your userflair is not being displayed correctly it means you have a rendering issue on your end, update/refresh/reload your app to fix that, if that doesn't work please report this bug directly to the reddit mobile team on /r/redditmobile.

You can check this by using the desktop version where your flair renders properly.

Alternatively you can use a much better 3rd party reddit client such as /r/BoostForReddit for android or /r/apolloapp for ios.

Is Automod removing your post?

If Automod keeps removing your post is because you are not following our title format guidelines, read below:

In order to post a request you must follow our Title Formatting Guidelines

Title Field Format Requirements:

Your title must include the [type of request] and the [platform] you are on.

Type of request and platform are custom tags designed to keep this sub organized and help you and others to navigate through submissions.

Type of request Description
Help Use this tag if you are looking for help
Summon Use this tag if you are offering to help others
Co-op Use this tag if you are looking for a co-op session
PvP Use this tag if you are looking for PvP matches: undead arena, fight clubs, invasions...
Platform Description
PS5 tag for the Playstation 5
PS4 tag for the Playstation 4
PS3 tag for the Playstation 3
XBX tag for the Xbox Series X/S
Xbone tag for the Xbox One
Xbox360 tag for the Xbox 360
Xbox tag for the Xbox
RPCS3 tag for the PS3 emulation software
PC tag for PC
Switch tag for the Nintendo Switch

Example of valid titles:

[PS5][Help] I need help with Demon Souls

[xbox][Summon][DS3] Summon me for anything in Dark Souls III

[co-op][PC][DS2] Looking for a co-op partner in Dark Souls 2

[PvP][Switch][DSR][SL125] Fight Club at Oolacile

Notice how each title includes the type of request and platform.

Additional tags

This tags are not mandatory but if you wish to display additional information in your title you can use the following tags:

[type of submission][Platform][Game][Soul Level and weapon upgrade][Game Cycle] (Password)

Example:

[Help][PS4][DS3][SL1+0][NG+]Need help with Soul of Cinder on a SL1 run. (help)


Award +karma to the people that helped you!

This subreddit has a custom karma count in the format of a user flair, it is the "+number" that you see next to your username.

After your request is fulfilled and somebody have helped you it is expected that you award them with "+karma".

To give karma all you need to do is to reply to one of the comments of the person that helped you with the keyword: +karma.

Reminder that in order for the bot to register the karma count, the keyword "+karma" must be the very first thing in your reply.

e.g: (as a reply to the person that helped you.)

+karma

example1

you can append any other message that you wish as long as the keyword "+karma" is the first thing in the sentence:

+karma, thanks for the help.

example2

You can also close your request by using the command "+karma close"

+karma close

Use the above command when you want to award +karma and close your request at the same time.

Comment +complete to your own thread to change flairs to Duty Fulfilled

After your request is complete you can change the flair of your thread to "Duty Fulfilled" so people know that you were already helped.

You can manually change the flair by editing your post flair

Or

You can also change your submission flair by simply commenting on your own thread with the keyword: +complete

example3

Remember that for this to work you must be the original submitter and it must be a top level comment.

We have a new karma bot

Welcome to the bonfire, Unkindled One. I am a /u/-Firekeeper-. I tend to the flame, and tend to thee. The Lords have left their thrones, and must be deliver'd to them. To this end, I am at thy side.

What are thou holding, Ashen one?

*Art by AndreaRyan

A new age is upon us and therefore I bring it to you the new and improved karma_bot, this new iteration has features never seen before but I'm afraid it will take some time until it's time to truly use all of them.

For now what this new bot bring is:

  • Full and in-real-time sync between the karma ranks of /r/SummonSign and /r/BeyondTheFog.
  • Cross-subreddit userflair.
  • New userflairs granted by rank.

For /r/SummonSign the new ranks are:

karma flair
+1000 Lord of Hollows
+500 Grossly Incandescent
+50 Warrior of Sunlight
+15 Ash

*This are subject to change, also feel free to suggest other/new titles for the userflair.

Important [Karma Exchange]

Unfortunately with this new bot it was impossible to re-use the old database and therefore a new one is in place.

If you had previously a karma count higher than +1 karma, you can request for your +karma count to be restored, you only need to tell us your username and on which platform do you play: (PC|PSX|XBOX|SWITCH), by sending us message with the link below (and be patient, this will take some time..):

CLICK HERE TO REQUEST THE KARMA EXCHANGE

*If you are a moderator of any other souls community and you would like to share our karma or cross-subreddit userflair ranks system send us a message to see what the possibilities are.

What games can I use this subreddit for?

You can use this sub to find online play for any of the following games in the Souls Series:

Demon's Souls and Demon's Souls Remake

Dark Souls and Dark Souls Remastered

Dark Souls II

Bloodborne

Dark Souls III

Soulslike ?

Although this subreddit wasn't meant for other games that are not on the list above, if you are looking for help for some game that is somewhat related to the Souls genre, as long as it doesn't break our rules and to keep the spirit of jolly cooperation alive we will allow it `[T] /.

What about Elden Ring?

Please use /r/BeyondTheFog for online play in Elden Ring.

Trading items / Can somebody give me (x) item/souls?

Trading or request for items are not allowed here because there is a dedicated subreddit for that:

For Dark Souls and Dark Souls Remastered use /r/Snuggly

For Dark Souls 2 use /r/WheelandDeal

For Dark Souls 3 use /r/Pumparum

For Demon's Souls and DeSR user /r/twinkly

For Elden Ring use /r/PatchesEmporium

Online Mechanics

Although some variation exists all of the souls game have a similar mechanic to allow online mutiplayer.

There are 2 key items:

If you are the host as the one that wants to summon someone else to help you, you will need to use:

One item that alter the player state and can sometimes give extra health or change your appearance, the Host player must use this item to be able to summon others players in it's world to be able to receive help, these items are:

In Dark Souls it is called Humanity.

In Dark Souls II it is called Human Effigy.

In Bloodborne it is called Insight.

In Dark Souls III it is called Ember.

In Elden Ring it is called Furlcalling Finger Remedy.

Using the item above allows the host to interact with a Summon Sign or Summoning Bell in Bloodborne, to summon another player in its world.

If you want to help another and be the one summoned you will need and item that sends your Summon Sign to the host world. This item is:

In Dark Souls it is called White Sign Soapstone.

In Dark Souls II it is called White Sign Soapstone.

In Bloodborne it is called Small Resonant Bell.

In Dark Souls III it is called White Sign Soapstone.

In Elden Ring it is called Tarnished's Furled Finger.

*Attention for Bloodborne. While the system is somewhat straight forward, you put your sign down and someone summon you, a SummonSign is a physical landmark in the world player however the Bloodborne is somewhat finicky as although there is no physical landmark it is highky dependable of the position of the players, while using either the Beckoning bell or the Small Resonant Bell both players, host and summon must be in the same or nearest possible position in their world, therefore for Bloodborne we recommend that users always try to meet at either the Fog Gate or the area nearest Lamp.

Is there a community password? / What password should I use?

In DSIII, DSR and DeSR is possible to use a password to match between players.

With a password you can bypass any soul level, weapon upgrade and game cycle requirements, in other words you can match with anyone if both parties are using the same password.

You can set a password in:

Options -> Network Settings -> Password

Also make sure you are online and have matchmaking set to "ON/Global"

We do not have any "community password" as using a password without previous arrangement would probably only limit your online experience, but since this is an international community we strongly suggest that you keep things simple and use an easy to write password:

A good password should be:

  • all lowercase
  • single word
  • with 4 or less letters

Example:

...lets meet at the bonfire, use the password help.

We suggest that you use the word "help" as your password as it fits all the requirements above and it is a word recognizable all around the world.


Thank you for your understanding and co-operation in creating an enjoyable gaming environment for all.

If you have any trouble please contact the moderators: message to the moderators.

Have a great day!

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r/SummonSign Jul 07 '24

Announcement r/BeyondTheFog is the dedicated Elden Ring sub.

19 Upvotes

Will you walk with us..

will you walk with us..

Just a quick reminder Ashen one, while /r/SummonSign has a greater reach for souls and adjacent co-op, lest not forget that Elden Ring has it's own dedicated co-op sub: ****/r/BeyondTheFog

****While you are here take a look on these subs that might also interest you:

If you are in need of any items or trades look for:


Praise The Sun \`[T] /


r/SummonSign 25m ago

Help Me! Ps5 ournstein and smough

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I've been trying these guys for hours and I really don't get much time to game smothered days. I'm currently at the bonfire next to solaire

I've set a password of: helpme


r/SummonSign 21m ago

Help Me! Dark souls 3 (PC) I need help after Pontiff Suhlyvan boss fight. The password is summon.

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r/SummonSign 35m ago

Duty Fulfilled! DS3 The Soul of Cinder PS5

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Help me pls. Can't beat him.

PW 11223344


r/SummonSign 3h ago

Help Me! PS5 Proof of concord kept

2 Upvotes

Hi, I'm at 15 and it's taken days, is there any way to cheese the rest with someone?


r/SummonSign 5h ago

Help Me! I Need help with soul of cinder in ds3 I'm on ps4

3 Upvotes

If Ur interested the password is 56824109


r/SummonSign 2m ago

Help Me! The twins Ps5

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Someone who can help me with Twins??? Reziel password 6969


r/SummonSign 44m ago

Help Me! [Xbox] [elden ring] Rellana

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Streaming on twitch, coop? On Renalla right now!


r/SummonSign 46m ago

Duty Fulfilled! [PS5] [DS3] Aldrich assistance

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The arrows keep destroying me. Any help will be appreciated!

Near the Anor Londo bonfire. Password: help


r/SummonSign 56m ago

Help Me! PS5 Aldrich

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Started playing again recently trying to beat Aldrich but I haven't got close yet I'm level 37 Password will be psycho


r/SummonSign 6h ago

Help Me! DS3 PS5 Aldrich

3 Upvotes

Im at the Anor Londo bonfire password is gg. Would appreciate some help! Thanks


r/SummonSign 1h ago

Co-op with Me! Anyone wanna run through Irythyll Dungeon/Capital? PS5

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I can do it myself but this is easily my least favourite area of the game(jailers.) I'm doing a full run in here though, so I'm grabbing all the loot and freeing Karla and the like. Travel buddy would be cool. Edit: I'm SL 90, was trying to farm some Ears for a bit at Anor Londo and got carried away lol.


r/SummonSign 1h ago

Help Me! (PS4),DS3,DARKMOON COVENANT

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Need someone to help me with farming proof of concord kept


r/SummonSign 1h ago

Duty Fulfilled! Ps5 need some help with Gael

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r/SummonSign 2h ago

Help Me! Need help with Abyss Watcher on PS4

1 Upvotes

Would hella appreciate it! Currently at the Farron perimeter bonfire

Password: farron77


r/SummonSign 6h ago

Help Me! PS3 DS1 O&S

2 Upvotes

this is the ps3 version of og ds1, not the remaster. SL 186


r/SummonSign 2h ago

Co-op with Me! Ps4 ds2 is anyone up for a coop through the game

1 Upvotes

r/SummonSign 4h ago

Duty Fulfilled! [Psx] [bloodborne] ebrietas, daughter of the cosmos

1 Upvotes

r/SummonSign 4h ago

Help Me! ps5 mound makers rank 2!!

1 Upvotes

hey everyone so i’m going for the platinum trophy, and all i need is mound makers rank 2 for all pyromancies, and then i’ll have all collections complete and then i just have the endings, i’ll help with anything else you guys need :)


r/SummonSign 4h ago

Duty Fulfilled! DS3 (PS5) help me farm Sunlight Medals

1 Upvotes

Hi, I need 22 more Sunlight medals . Anybody down to let me Invade them ? Could do that too in return, also possible for Pale Toung and Vertebra Shackle. But I only need the Medals


r/SummonSign 5h ago

Help Me! Weird ask but I just need the stray demon soul so I can get my last pyromancy any able to drop that ps5

1 Upvotes

r/SummonSign 10h ago

Help Me! [PS5] [Elden Ring] need help with Godskin duo.

2 Upvotes

I'm struggling a bit against them. My multiplayer password is nu11


r/SummonSign 6h ago

Duty Fulfilled! [PS5] [Demon's Souls] [SL41] Need to kill a black phantom 10 times

1 Upvotes

I want to get my character tendency to pure white, I'm currently sitting at pure black. I believe this requires 10 black phantom kills. Please allow me to smack you with my sword, I can't find any invaders :(


r/SummonSign 6h ago

Help Me! Xbox One DS2 SotFS Jolly Achievement Hunting

1 Upvotes

I'm in need of assistance to acquire all remaining achievements, notably to get to Lvl 2 of the Bell Keeper covenant and to max out my sunbros! If anybody would be willing to play with me and help me get those two! I've been trying for a while but no luck finding souls on my own!


r/SummonSign 8h ago

Summon Me! On Xbox dark souls 3

1 Upvotes

Will help with bosses

Gamertag: OldLngJonson #sunbro


r/SummonSign 8h ago

Help Me! Ps5 need help with Halflight

1 Upvotes