Worst mistake ever? Why, why did I take binoculars as a starting item, what is WRONG with me?
Not much worse a decision than I made, I took the Tiny Being's Ring, which does not do what it advertizes. It claims to cause minor health regeneration. It actually gives you a very small health bar increase when worn. I still haven't found something to replace it with.
Strangely so far I've found it a bit easier than Demon souls, but I'm probably not that far in yet.
You aren't, trust me. There are around 15-20 secret achievements, which appear to be the storyline ones. After playing for 30 hours, I have
two of them unlocked. Usually I've finished a game by this point. Worth way more than 60$ already, would buy again even though I'm nowhere near finished.
Has anyone been to the sewers yet? I don't think I'll be going back anytime soon, that kind of environment freaks me the hell out.
It's certainly one of the more disturbing environments, but I think you will find that you don't have much choice about going back there if you are where I think you are. That's a good thing though, the boss of the area and the area after it are both very interesting.
Get some curse cures and watch out for holes in the floor and bug-eyed geckos.