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Tasty! edition

>/drg/ OP pastebin (just copy it and paste previous thread link)
http://pastebin.com/XYa49a5Q

>DRV3 news pastebin - *Updated 7/13/2017*
http://pastebin.com/n83HpxJC

>New to DR
http://pastebin.com/mnduF4qj - Spoiler free guide to enjoy Danganronpa
http://pastebin.com/MUdQJedT - Indepth gameplay mechanics and infomation

>Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc Steam Page:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/413410

>Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair Steam Page:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/413420

>Danganronpa AE: Ultra Despair Girls Steam Page:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/555950/

>Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony for PS4, PS Vita, and Steam on September 26th (N. America), and September 29th (Europe)
http://store.steampowered.com/app/567640/Danganronpa_V3_Killing_Harmony/

>DR 1-2 Reload On PS4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DGuCuHurUk

>Kazutaka Kodaka Interviews and more
http://pastebin.com/QjVqihAm

>DR Manga Scanlations:
http://shslscans.tumblr.com/current
>DR Manga Collection (Eng): *You need an account to use Batoto*
http://bato.to/search?artist_name=Spike%20Chunsoft

>Download pastebin *contains downloads, art assets, sprites, manga, novels, music, anime, media, charts, and icons.*
http://pastebin.com/6UhFpa8W

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Worship The Moon

Old Thread: >>183959272

>Very Useful Links

Eyosongive.us
Counterplay.xyz
Lolnexus.com
Champion.gg
OP.gg
Triumph.gg
Legends.gg
Lolalytics.com
lolskill.net

>7.15 Patch Notes

http://na.leagueoflegends.com/en/news/game-updates/patch/patch-715-notes

>Champion and Skin Sales

http://na.leagueoflegends.com/en/news/store/sales/its-time-july-bundles

Join us in the /lolg/ Official Stream, find the link on Eyosongive.us

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Game released with Prologue (Fuyuki) and Chapters 1 (Orléans) and 2 (Septem)

>[FAQ]
http://pastebin.com/Hp918cqA
>[Mega Pastebin]
http://pastebin.com/HTrhq7Nk

>[Wiki]
http://fate-go.cirnopedia.org/
http://fgosimulator.webcrow.jp/ - Material, EXP & AP sims for game-planning
- Chaldea Gate: Daily Quests - http://fate-go.cirnopedia.org/quest_daily_us.php
- Drop rates (click on the NA tab): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_SlTjrVRTgHgfS7sRqx4CeJMqlz687HdSlYqiW-JvQA
- Check the schedule and drops before asking in the thread

>[Master Recruitment Campaign]
Campaign Period: June 26, 2017 (Mon) 4:00 ~ July 31, 2017 (Mon) 23:59 UTC
https://webview.fate-go.us/2017/master-recruitment-campaign/

>["Nero Fest ~Colosseum of Victory~"]
Event Period: July 25, 2017 (Tue) 4:00 ~ August 03, 2017 (Thu) 3:59 UTC
Fight through various Servants and rise to victory in this tournament!
Event Limited Rewards: 5* Nightless Rose CE
Nero Fest Pickup Summon - Rated up Servants include:
5* Altera
4* Nero Claudius
3*s Gaius Julius Caesar and Romulus
General info: http://fate-go.cirnopedia.org/quest_event_us_20170725.php
Event drop rates: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1engRPRdkuIDawaxKYxkKz47gY0xc0ql7dKH1ecFCPqk

>[Other Campaigns & Miscellaneous stuff]
- [ ! ] Emulation got blocked with the new update (1.2.0)
- The SR Voucher Distribution Campaign ended, but the pick up is active until August 03
- First Order Bluray Release Celebration Quest - July 06~31st
- Master Mission - Complete Mission objectives each week to gain Saint Quartz fragments
- Rate ups on JP FGO: https://img.fireden.net/vg/image/1499/27/1499273270406.jpg
- Friendlist: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1M8_ZNP-WinrDQvwckh6Q7DMK5Z8RSx7ZshXTLCaI4zo
- Add yourself to the list: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctk0n_OdMusCdkzQPQu8AHD-3Drc0kXqHOmKWJDpY-VkHVEg/viewform

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Groose edition

>The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Infobin<
http://www.zeldadungeon.net/breath-of-the-wild-interactive-map/ (Full map)
https://mrcheeze.github.io/botw-object-map/ (Map to find NPCs and weapons)
http://imgur.com/r/zelda/QWNvr (Amiibo drops)
http://imgur.com/gallery/eMX7h (Cooking guide)

>News/Developments<
E3 2017 BotW DLC trailer:
[YouTube] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Expansion Pass - Nintendo E3 2017

Details on DLC and new Champion amiibo:
https://e3.nintendo.com/games/the-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-expansion-pass-switch/

>Art Collection<
https://www.flickr.com/photos/historyofhyrule/

>Soundtrack<
Breath of the Wild
https://mega.nz/#!K0NTxBZJ!X-A_xWkLikV2aZYHXf0nM6j5wYWFZVjSvvfnodFDA5k

Wind Waker
https://mega.nz/#!EFsgSSYI!5jhFz7TOxpKO4JjQItd_X3s1UNpXLKUPew-7FZsfylI

Twilight Princess
https://mega.nz/#!tAtVgDTI!ts9xkkXqmRF48GPPlrd5IOMmyaOD9L-LdlKKbcBUOoM

Skyward Sword
https://mega.nz/#!QNlTVSaI!GvZ0UcZxSex83rkMK8IRAO5y90ivj5lA5r5eYvZD-Ro

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>[Chaldea Heat Odyssey ~Progress of Civilization~ Lite rerun]
http://fategrandorder.wikia.com/wiki/FGO_2016_Summer_Event_Re-Run
>5* Artoria, 4* Marie, 4* Martha
Artoria is always on rate up
20/7 to 22/7 Everyone
23/7 to 24/7 Marie
25/7 to 26/7 Martha
27/7 to 29/7 Everyone

>[Chaldea Summer Memory ~White Beach of Healing~ Lite rerun]
http://fategrandorder.wikia.com/wiki/FGO_2016_Summer_Event_Re-Run
>5* Tamamo, 4*Anne and Mary, 4* Mordred and 4* Kiyohime
Tamamo is always on rate up
21/7 to 22/7 Kiyohime
23/7 to 24/7 Mordred
25/7 to 29/7 everyone

>Summer event farming dropmaps
http://imgur.com/a/rMyit

>News
http://view.fate-go.jp/
>English FGO has its own general for now, search /fgoalter/ in the catalog
>There are now costume options, Mashu is the only one available now
>Skill interludes for Astolfo and Arjuna, NP interlude for Geronimo, quartz interludes for Cu Alter, Jeanne Alter, David, Billy the Kid and Li Shuwen.

>Dropmaps
http://imgur.com/a/6nXq9

>Farming Guide
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_SlTjrVRTgHgfS7sRqx4CeJMqlz687HdSlYqiW-JvQA/htmlview?sle=true#

>FAQ
http://pastebin.com/Hp918cqA

>Mega Pastebin
http://pastebin.com/HTrhq7Nk

>TLs Pastebin
http://pastebin.com/RA8Px5jz

>Friendlist Spreadsheet (last reset: June 29)
Add yourself https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCq3eZgh3zlUtZ3G6Y-zzv1kaXt4GHuWVBRlV__V3Q3rC2Pg/viewform
View list https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FSN1kmzso2itgjWzaGfysZ5WhEjiL5EcyjGr4k6DffA

>Materials, experience and event AP simulators
http://fgosimulator.webcrow.jp/

>Alternate Servant/CE DB
http://kazemai.github.io/fgo-vz/servant.html

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>What's EVE Online?
A space-based sci-fi MMORPG known for its steep learning curve, massive scale, and unique depth.

>Can I play the full game without paying for it?
Yes. Eve is F2P, with some restrictions, and you can earn enough in-game money to get a subscription ("PLEX").

>I want to play EVE, what should I do?
Get 250,000 free Skillpoints by using a referral link (chaining them with friends works best). If you have no friends you can easily create two accounts and refer yourself - you'll need an alt anyway:
https://secure.eveonline.com/recruit/

If you buy a subscription on the referred account, then the account used to create the referral link will receive in-game money. Therefore some people will ask you to click their referral links, with the promise of monetary returns. There is no guarantee that you will actually get your share, if you click other people's referral links.

>Now what?
Do the Tutorial then the Career Agent missions; they give you ISK, ships, skillbooks and teach you basics. Talk to players and consider finding a corp. Corporations are a great way to connect with people and learn the game properly. The game is only as boring as you are.

For career suggestions, see this graphic:
https://eve-guides.fr/images/wtd.jpg

>Read the /eog/ pastebin:
https://pastebin.com/cqJUuVT9

>Game information
Eve University UniWiki: https://wiki.eveuniversity.org/Main_Page

>Maps and regions
http://evemaps.dotlan.net/
http://www.ellatha.com/eve/wormholelist.asp

>PvP information
https://zkillboard.com/
https://evewho.com/

>Fitting, structure, and skill planning tools
https://github.com/pyfa-org/Pyfa
https://wiki.eveuniversity.org/Third-party_tools

>Updates
https://updates.eveonline.com/

>Markets
https://eve-central.com/
https://eve-marketdata.com/
http://evepraisal.com/

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>What the fuck is this
/indie/ is the general for all indie games, such as LISA, Yume Nikki, OFF, Middens, Underrail, OneShot, Rimworld, Age of Decadence, VA-11 HALL-A, Subnautica, Machinarium, DashBored, Vampire of the Sands, Braid, ((Grimoire)), Limbo, Axiom Verge, Guacamelee, The Desolate Hope, Burrito Galaxy, Gone Home, Stardew Valley, etc. as well as other games that just don't fit in any other general such as Atelier, Rayman, Pillars Of Eternity, Rise Of Nations, and Valkyria Chronicles. Absorbed the /lite/ general some time ago.

Mobile or consoles, flash or unity, freeware or early access. This place is a home for the indie game community and indie and obscure games that don't have a home. So be free to talk and share all your hidden gems, forgotten games and starving devs here.

>Can I talk about games that already have a general?
We mostly discuss games that are not popular enough for their own threads (since they have no other home in /vg/), however, all indie games are allowed. So talk about them if you want, but don't overdo it since you already have other generals for that.

>How can I contribute?
All we need right now is people to talk about their loved indie and miscellaneous games, so don't be afraid to post, bump and reply your fellow anons. Also we're looking for anons to make new pastebins/wikis/images and update the ones already made. And please give lots of feel, love, kind and nice to everyone, except namefags. And be sure to make a new thread if nobody else does.

>Recommendations
http://pastebin.com/ZbG0JPSn

>Booru
http://indiegame.booru.org

>Steam Group
http://steamcommunity.com/groups/indiegamesgeneral

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HK op leaks never edition

DO NOT BUY THE STARTER EDITION
(To find out why, read OP FAQ right below this, under "Which edition should I buy?" section)

>/r6g/ FAQ, Guide, and Links (Newfriends, read this first before asking questions)
http://pastebin.com/Wi0PwtYw

>Stat Checking
http://r6stats.com/
https://r6db.com
https://game-rainbow6.ubi.com/en-us//player-statistics//multiplayer

>/r6g/ OP Pastebin & Groups
http://pastebin.com/gWcgwQyJ
Steam: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/R6GO
PS4: Add dazint8
Xbone: Add IMadSpykeI

>/r6g/ Drawfriend Gallery
http://r6gdrawfriends.booru.org

>Teamspeak for /r6g/ operations
OperatorOperations.teamspeak.host
The password is: Operations
IP address: 159.203.29.41:9988

>Official News & Known Issues
Operation Health - Patch 2.21 is live.
https://rainbow6.ubisoft.com/siege/en-GB/updates/health/title-update-2-1.aspx
https://rainbow6.ubisoft.com/siege/en-US/news/152-289775-16/year-2-season-2-operation-health
https://rainbow6.ubisoft.com/siege/en-us/news/152-290265-16/operation-health-qa
Hong Kong season has been delayed. Poland map has been canceled. GROM operators will be released together with HK and SK operators.

previously on foot fetish general: >>183801093

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>General Info on Final Fantasy
The Wiki: finalfantasy.wikia.com
"What version should I play?" Information: http://pastebin.com/nDC7j5bn

>FF Lost Stranger
http://www.crunchyroll.com/comics_read/manga?volume_id=1871

>FF XI
July update: http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxi/threads/52835
https://wiki.dspt.info/index.php/DarkStar_Servers

>FF XIV Stormblood
https://youtu.be/Acf6lPBNXOU [Embed]

>FFXV
KING’S KNIGHT announced for Mobile & Fishing game for PSVR
FFXV manga incoming
Episode Ignis Trailer: https://youtu.be/_sRPZzWeric [Embed]
Brotherhood episodes: http://pastebin.com/Q7Efb9F2

>Final Fantasy Record Keeper
Game Mechanics PDF: http://happypluto.com/~misterp/r/ffrk.pdf
Upcoming Banners List: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1e1xUGHH-OBdlM0QzWoME4GRJt9v3ocQmdmylI62hwFk/edit#gid=1211382974
http://bantha.org/~dscotton/ffrk.html
Friend Codes: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11vnPui7vWmEcky7XK5XFMf6TWCIDWIOBJykStFwR5KE
FAQ Pastebin: https://pastebin.com/TKKGu1qB

>Final Fantasy Brave Exvius
How to JP: http://pastebin.com/91MEQ6wW
GL FAQ: http://pastebin.com/c43qGvi6
Friend Codes: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vqMFkPjm0cbnxR37U8ATXZEgRPspHSR8UyeCFkTEq10

>MOBIUS Final Fantasy
FAQ Pastebin: http://pastebin.com/nGC6BJ84

>Other game information
http://pastebin.com/xMVaH4Hv

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Babby's First Quad Edition

Previous: >>183941930

Direct Link to current thread: splatoon.ink/ink/
Current Maps Rotation: http://splatoon.ink/
- Booru: https://booru.splatoon.ink/

> News
- The next NA/EU Splatfest is Mayo vs Ketchup, to be held in the first weekend of August.
- The first Switch My Nintendo rewards are Splatoon 2 equipment (Japan exclusive so far) - The Inkbrush is out now!
- New updating patching exploit and tweaking special costs: http://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/27028/p/897

> Splatoon 2 Information (links + translated tweets)
- http://pastebin.com/h04p6aqy

> FAQ
- http://pastebin.com/1wPYkZc9

> Splatoon 2 Weapon Stats
- http://imgur.com/a/eV8p0
>S2 New weapon stats
-https://imgur.com/a/NFzgv

>S2 Headgear
-http://imgur.com/a/9w8lx
>S2 Shirts
-http://imgur.com/a/gUexS
>S2 Shoes
-http://imgur.com/a/Cq7La

> Resources
- http://pastebin.com/6UaR6zHL

> Discord
- Nope.

> Wiki
- http://splatoonwiki.org/

> User Stats
- http://splatoon.nintendo.net/

> if you want to add your friend code before splatoon goes out use this:
https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/e/1FAIpQLSfrpLqYcIcxHjNbeVoBql4HDGqUseArmbUePz71gXqBgHlHtA/viewform?usp=sf_link

> list of FC:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1y-zt8u4va5GuDYnX_ToKfRUFRHu-1izMtE6ifaRK4II/edit?usp=sharing

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#1255 - Fast food edition

Previous thread: >>183469817

>The Basics
ACNL basics guide - http://www.thonky.com/animal-crossing-new-leaf/
AC wiki - http://animalcrossing.wikia.com or https://nookipedia.com
The "pthhhpth" pastebin (FAQ) - http://pastebin.com/jU4CeWhu
Brand New Catch - http://www.thonky.com/animal-crossing-new-leaf/today

>Furniture & Collectibles
Item database - http://moridb.com/
Museum checklist - http://www.mediafire.com/download/0p18zy41jkxsy8a/ACNL_Fossil_%26_Art_Checklist_RC2.xlsx

>Customization Guide
Image/Pattern Converter - http://www.thulinma.com/acnl/
All Furniture Customizations - http://customnewleaf.tumblr.com/ http://imgur.com/a/mfGqi
Image2QR code - http://www.mediafire.com/download/d0g3vj88g0gk1pf/Version+0.4.zip
Pro Designs Android App - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.nefastudio.android.dmoridesigner
QR Paths - http://pathmagic.tumblr.com http://acnlpaths.tumblr.com/ http://acpath.tumblr.com

>Happy Home Designer
All villagers & items - http://happyhomedesigner.wikia.com
FAQ - http://pastebin.com/f8pnU0wr
Amiibo cards - https://www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/edhj/amiibocard/index.html

>How to play ACNL online with /acg/
People need to add each other's FCs in order to visit faraway towns.
Put your name and FC in the name field to save time.

>Current DLC
None

>Upcoming Birthdays
28th - Truffles
29th - Lionel
30th - Frank
31st - Grizzly and Julia

>Upcoming Holidays & Events
None.

>Misc.
Neighbor move in/Camper Reset trick - https://i.imgur.com/meQutqI.png
What is the void? - http://pastebin.com/9KPbdnSY
Preventing moveouts - http://pastebin.com/avaKnPPc
Welcome Amiibo FAQ - http://pastebin.com/aAbMZwmM
ACNL OST - http://pastebin.com/bPyY03LK
Upload to Imgur via 3DS browser - http://webrender.net/imgur/
Dream codes - http://pastebin.com/PCmJZ5WA

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Fujo edition

>Recent News
New Rose Queen Weapons (Bow, Harp, Fist, Axe) - Medium Boost to Allies' Attack and max HP + Reduce damage from off-element.
New Tier 2 (Gilgamesh, Hector, Prometheus, Anubis, Morrigna, Ca Ong) Weapons added.
Tier 2 Raids hosting requirement changed (1 True Anima).

>READ THE FAQ before posting! - it will answer most of your questions if you are new or learning
https://gbf.wiki/FAQ

>Schedule for July:
6/30 - 7/8 - Ranger Sign: Bravo!
7/9 - 7/14 - A Slice of Summer (Rerun)
7/12 - 7/17 - Cerberus and Fenrir Showdowns
7/18 - 7/24 - Xeno Vohu Manah Clash
7/25 - 7/30 - Rise of the Beasts
7/31 - ?/?? - Poacher's Day

8/2 - Summer Livestream @20:00 JST

>How to Start
Go to http://game.granbluefantasy.jp in Chrome. Set language to English.

>Mega Pastebin - This pastebin has lots of useful things like important guides and other stuff so don't be a shitter and read these before asking something.
http://pastebin.com/8xELSDu4

>Guild Pastebin
http://pastebin.com/EgJBF9xi

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Game released with Prologue (Fuyuki) and Chapters 1 (Orléans) and 2 (Septem)

>[FAQ]
http://pastebin.com/Hp918cqA
>[Mega Pastebin]
http://pastebin.com/HTrhq7Nk

>[Wiki]
http://fate-go.cirnopedia.org/
- Chaldea Gate: Daily Quests - http://fate-go.cirnopedia.org/quest_daily_us.php
- Drop rates (click on the NA tab): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_SlTjrVRTgHgfS7sRqx4CeJMqlz687HdSlYqiW-JvQA
- Check the schedule and drops before asking in the thread

>[Master Recruitment Campaign]
Campaign Period: June 26, 2017 (Mon) 4:00 ~ July 31, 2017 (Mon) 23:59 UTC
https://webview.fate-go.us/2017/master-recruitment-campaign/

>["Nero Fest ~Colosseum of Victory~"]
Event Period: July 25, 2017 (Tue) 4:00 ~ August 03, 2017 (Thu) 3:59 UTC
Fight through various Servants and rise to victory in this tournament!
Event Limited Rewards: 5* Nightless Rose CE
Nero Fest Pickup Summon - Rated up Servants include:
5* Altera
4* Nero Claudius
3*s Gaius Julius Caesar and Romulus
General info: http://fate-go.cirnopedia.org/quest_event_us_20170725.php
Event drop rates: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1engRPRdkuIDawaxKYxkKz47gY0xc0ql7dKH1ecFCPqk

> [ ! ] [Nintendo Switch ver. "Fate/EXTELLA" Release Celebration Campaign]
Campaign Period: July 20, 2017 (Thu) 07:00 ~ July 27, 2017 (Thu) 3:59 UTC
http://fate-go.us/news/?article_id=44369

>[Other Campaigns & Miscellaneous stuff]
- [ ! ] Emulation got blocked with the new update (1.2.0)
- [ ! ] SR Voucher Distribution ends on the 27th. Pick up ends on August 03
- First Order Bluray Release Celebration Quest - July 06~31st
- Master Mission - Complete Mission objectives each week to gain Saint Quartz fragments
- Rate ups on JP FGO: https://img.fireden.net/vg/image/1499/27/1499273270406.jpg
- Friendlist: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1M8_ZNP-WinrDQvwckh6Q7DMK5Z8RSx7ZshXTLCaI4zo
- Add yourself to the list: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctk0n_OdMusCdkzQPQu8AHD-3Drc0kXqHOmKWJDpY-VkHVEg/viewform

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>Fire Emblem Heroes FAQ and links
http://pastebin.com/sCR1qRtB

>Links and Resources
http://pastebin.com/DSnHZ3EC

>Fire Emblem Echoes Links
http://pastebin.com/qwVAhNkb

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Defiant Honour Edition

DLC information
>http://nioh.wiki.fextralife.com/Dragon+of+the+North
>http://nioh.wiki.fextralife.com/Defiant+Honor

>Nothing on Fextralife yet
>http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017-07-10-niohs-second-expansion-is-coming-this-month

Latest Patch Notes
>http://nioh.wiki.fextralife.com/Patches

>What does each element do?
http://nioh.wiki.fextralife.com/Status+Effects

>What should I do with the armour/weapons I don't want/use?
Purple/Blue = Disassemble (Then use the blue mats to forge a purple if you have enough)
Yellow/White = Sell or you can give it to the kodamas for amrita and the odd free item.

>What does the summoning candle do?
It returns your guardian spirit to you when you die along with the amrita you collected.

>Should I use soul match?
Honestly, no, not unless you have basically finished the game and have a weapon with some really great stats. As you progress you will get a steady flow of new weapons and armour that is better than what you have. Don't waste your money on soul matching until later.

>Why do people keep mentioning "smithing texts"?
Bosses tend to drop pieces of their armour and weapons when you defeat them. Very rarely they will drop a smithing text which allows you to forge their armour/weapon.

>Which clan should I join? (clan unlocked through progression)
Whichever one has a bonus that you think will benefit your build the most.

Beta guide:
http://pastebin.com/VEHby7kd

Smithing text list:
https://pastebin.com/d4gaLiHk

Ton of new shit has happened whilst you faggots were gone
>Umbracite is now a thing. Use it to pick the Reforges you want
>Silabar ingots are also now a thing. Forge them at the blacksmith with Patronage points for a makeshift soulstone
>Can now use patronage to Soul match. You can now use those extra levels Old man or Waifu wouldn't accept
>Clans have improved stats across the board. Equipment can now be traded for Honour using the 'Donations' function