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.

24 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 1m ago

Help Me! COOP][DS3][PS4]Anyone want to play?

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Need help with profaned capitol boss


r/SummonSign 14m ago

Help Me! Cinder boss fight ps5

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Kiln of the First Flame bonfire
Password:help991


r/SummonSign 15m ago

Help Me! DS3 PS5 crystal sage

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PW 1234


r/SummonSign 4h ago

Summon Me! DS3 PS5----- Can help with co-op or bosses

2 Upvotes

Just give me the name of a bonfire and a password and I'll be there 😎


r/SummonSign 1h ago

Duty Fulfilled! PC DS3 Aldrich

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Need help with Aldrich!

At the bonfire, password is: 1234


r/SummonSign 1h ago

Help Me! Help soul of cinders pc

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Password:1234


r/SummonSign 1h ago

Duty Fulfilled! PC DS3 Oceiros, the Consumed King boss help

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write here if you can help, pw 1234

put sign at start so i dont have to run all the way alone


r/SummonSign 2h ago

Help Me! PC, dark souls 2 sotfs. Sunken City dlc

1 Upvotes

Looking for others to get through the dlc with me. Usually fine dealing with multiple enemies but something in my brain ain't clicking and I could use some help.

Soul Memory: 2.2m


r/SummonSign 2h ago

Help Me! PS5 Bloodborne help with the one reborn

1 Upvotes

r/SummonSign 2h ago

Help Me! Pc twin Prince plz

1 Upvotes

Password:1234


r/SummonSign 2h ago

Co-op with Me! [PC][DS3] ARCHTHRONES?? 👀

1 Upvotes

heyo ! recently have been playing the ds3 mod archthrones, wondering if theres any interest in some jolly co-op?? (just putting out a general feeler for vibes)


r/SummonSign 6h ago

Help Me! DS2 DLC Ruin Sentinel PC

2 Upvotes

Soullevel 250k


r/SummonSign 3h ago

Summon Me! vertebrae shackle farm ps5

1 Upvotes

i’m on ps5 and i’m looking for someone to help me get these vertebrae shackles for the covenant. all you have to do is summon me as a mad dark spirit and let me kill you about 27 times. i’m doing it for the platinum. lmk if you want to help me.


r/SummonSign 7h ago

Co-op with Me! [DS3] Need help to get items for the covenant. (ps5/ps4)

2 Upvotes

Need help to get the itens to rank up in the covenants of Blade of the Darkmoon, Rosaria's Fingers and Mound-makers.


r/SummonSign 3h ago

Help Me! PS5 [DS3] Soul of Cinder

1 Upvotes

Hey guys, I need help with Soul of Cinder
Password ds03
Fog gate waiting 🙏🏾


r/SummonSign 4h ago

Co-op with Me! SEAMLESS COOP PC

1 Upvotes

I already downloaded seamless coop mode for dark souls 3,in pc (steam)

password:12345.

anyone is welcome to enter.


r/SummonSign 5h ago

Help Me! Pc, sister friede where’s the pc players at? I neeeeeed help!

1 Upvotes

Need some assistance taking her down , new game plus 4.


r/SummonSign 5h ago

Duty Fulfilled! [Xbox][ds3] wanna co-op bosses I need 3 sun light medallions

1 Upvotes

r/SummonSign 5h ago

Summon Me! DS3 PS5----- Can help with co-op or bosses

1 Upvotes

Just give me the name of a bonfire and a password and I'll be there 😎


r/SummonSign 5h ago

Summon Me! Helping hand for summoning ps5

1 Upvotes

Lv 260 dlc and main game beat to dust looking to help anyone anyway I can in dark souls 3 ps5


r/SummonSign 9h ago

Help Me! Need help with irithyll dungeon (PC) (DS3)

2 Upvotes

Need someone to go through irithyll dungeon with. I need to grab orbeck’s scrolls and talk to onion head.


r/SummonSign 6h ago

Summon Me! DS3 PS5----- Can help with co-op or bosses

1 Upvotes

Just give me the name of a bonfire and a password and I'll be there 😎


r/SummonSign 7h ago

Duty Fulfilled! [DS3]Need help with Nameless King. Ps5

1 Upvotes

I need help defeating the Nameless King, i defeat the dragon but the second fase i don't have the time to recover my HP a MP.