[quote=Jorick]
I think first run is only chump difficulty if you're smart about gear choices and make sure to upgrade your stuff when possible. I would have had a horrible time in Anor Londo and places after it if I had stuck to the Drake Sword instead of spending some souls to make a better weapon, for instance.

Ah, well, that's kind of disappointing. I hate it when the end boss of a game is easier than most of the other bosses. I didn't bother at all with parrying because I'm shit at it, I use a greatshield and smack people with it instead of parrying, just blocked his hits and took the fire damage that pushed through the shield. It probably helped that I had 40 Endurance and the Cloranthy Ring to have beastly Stamina for frequent blocking. 
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Yeah, I plan on keeping track of everything, if I can. So, it probably wouldn't be that bad.