toastyToast
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The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings |OT| Plough 'Em All
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Lord Fruity said:
that's just their opinion, it can't be valid or invalid, but 7/10 for DA2 shows that their opinion doesn't matter to me.
Game reviews are in the same state of movie reviews now. Completely non-relevant for the general public. Why should I trust an opinion of a man/woman/transgender person who plays 100 games a year and therefore can't appreciate them fully? They have a different perspective because they are forced to do it. If I had to play TW2 just because I need to write a review I would hate it too.
edit: Edge will also give it 6/10 or 7/10.
Sword of the Dun Banner is a sexy piece of work. Anyone snag it? It's part of the Death Symbolized quest.
And as far as that review, it's just another opinion, but what I do find quite amusing and interesting is this notion the reviewer puts forth that the lack of quest markers for many objectives is somehow a glitch, as opposed to a purposeful design decision. Says a lot of about the capacity of gamers these days to function with no hand-holding, I think. He literally thinks it's a glitch or a bug when the game isn't pointing you in the exact direction to go.
The fact that many quests don't tell you exactly where to go, combined with no fast travel option, means you actually have to explore the game world. I'd much rather things start trending towards that direction again than what games like Bioshock have helped to popularize. Consider how stupid devs must think gamers are for Irrational to feel the need to stick what is literally a gigantic golden arrow at the top of the screen constantly nudging you in the right direction; it might as well have been a sign with an arrow that read "This Way, Stupid."
You get it from the wraith if you manage to fool him into thinking you took part in the battle. I guessed on a couple questions and somehow still got it the first try, heh.
And as far as that review, it's just another opinion, but what I do find quite amusing and interesting is this notion the reviewer puts forth that the lack of quest markers for many objectives is somehow a glitch, as opposed to a purposeful design decision. Says a lot of about the capacity of gamers these days to function with no hand-holding, I think. He literally thinks it's a glitch or a bug when the game isn't pointing you in the exact direction to go.
The fact that many quests don't tell you exactly where to go, combined with no fast travel option, means you actually have to explore the game world. I'd much rather things start trending towards that direction again than what games like Bioshock have helped to popularize. Consider how stupid devs must think gamers are for Irrational to feel the need to stick what is literally a gigantic golden arrow at the top of the screen constantly nudging you in the right direction; it might as well have been a sign with an arrow that read "This Way, Stupid."
MickeyKnox
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Finished 2nd playthrough, this time with Roach I'm kind of blown away by how much decisions impact the game especially compared to the Witcher 1.
As far as plot I think Iorveth's path is my favorite.
As far as plot I think Iorveth's path is my favorite.
VisanidethDM
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Tokubetsu said:
There's quite a few issues with the combat. I've argued and still would argue that a "6" for the overall game is insane, but a "6" to gameplay is possibly fair. The combat of TW2 is the exact opposite of the presentation and technical values: unambitious and outdated.
Discotheque
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Snuggler said:
just give him voice actor of the year award already. lol, love that guy.
Discotheque
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Hmm I wanna know that too. I'm attempting the pitiful Iorveth side (lol) on my playthrough now but I'm only on Chapter 1 so I got a long ways to go.
Also fuuuck I gave up on the Operator staff quest. He kicked my ass way too much. I found it lame that you get some really really cool loot late in chapter 3 (when there's so little game left after that) but I guess it was a smart decision since the stuff makes fights easier due to how powerful they are.
Also fuuuck I gave up on the Operator staff quest. He kicked my ass way too much. I found it lame that you get some really really cool loot late in chapter 3 (when there's so little game left after that) but I guess it was a smart decision since the stuff makes fights easier due to how powerful they are.
VisanidethDM
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Kyaw said:
Them textures.
What will we do between this and the next PC exclusive.
Discotheque
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Yeah I should have dropped to easy for that fight, don't know why I didn't think of that. I just got frustrated and left the place lol
So far I am preferring Chapter 1 to Chapter 2. Flotsam just had this lovely ethereal atmosphere to it, especially out in the forest, while the (Roche path) military camp doesn't have that same allure. So far the quests from Flotsam seemed a bit more varied too, although I think some major shit is about to go down for me in Chapter 2.
He lives!?
DennisK4 said:
He lives!?
I think you'd enjoy the Iorvath path more, Solo. Vergen is a nice setting and that side of the cast is probably more enjoyable. Does
Plus the situation with Stennis. Just crazy. I'll say no more.
Zoltan tag along if you go with Roche? I assume not given his link to the Squirrels.
Plus the situation with Stennis. Just crazy. I'll say no more.
toastyToast
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Oh wow, lol. There's a reference to Paul the octopus in the Fight Club quest in Flotsam.
If you throw the last fight Dandelion wakes you up as you lie sprawled outside Loredo's estate.
He says something along the lines of "I bet on you. Everyone bet on you. Even the little kayran that they keep around here predicted that you'd win
He says something along the lines of "I bet on you. Everyone bet on you. Even the little kayran that they keep around here predicted that you'd win
ColonialRaptor
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Kyaw said:
You only get to go there if you go with Iorveth though don't you?
Man... I totally took the wrong direction if that's the case
ColonialRaptor
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Zeliard said:
He does, but he's not happy with you.
Lostconfused
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You people need to relax. The military camp is great.
Domcorleone
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What difficulty setting do you guys recommend? I started out on normal and the first 30 min we hellish, but now it isn't that hard. Should I go to hard or will the game become more challenging in the later chapters?
3chopl0x said:
Itll be released this evening, Polish time. I think midnight in Poland is 5:00 EST US so Id say expect it anytime between now and 5:00 EST.
WOW @ the 5-30% performance increase. Game runs great for me but Ill take any extra fps they want to give. Thats GREAT news for those who have spent the past week exe swapping and ini tweaking to try and get the game to run better.
Salaadin said:
Corky said:For the sake of experiment I tried Flotsam with the fix. I don't have the before screen but it was like usual, which was around 15 fps with uber enabled in the gallows area.
New result :
Again, ultra + uber + tweaks ( ssao/bloom/dof = off ), a staggering 3X increase in performance.
What does a factor of 3 translate into percentage increase? 200%?
ColonialRaptor
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Corky said:
What fix are you talking about?
Lostconfused said:
I'm relaxed... and it's all good, I don't mind because I'm going to play the game through again (I hope - it's just a long way away, but I can always re-load a previous save a little bit back and do it all again from there - but I won't I'll just start again).
Has anyone used the magic skill tree yet? Don't see many people saying they went that path.
On my second play through I'm going to go alchemy and mainly not even use my swords, just fight everything from a distance with bombs traps and daggers.
Oh, I bought the two Witcher books today too
Got the good quality cover versions with the embossing on the covers. Knew the guy working at the store so got store discount and got both books for the price of one Discotheque
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The real question is do the elves have Odrin? Oooooodrin?!
ColonialRaptor said:What fix are you talking about?
I'm relaxed... and it's all good, I don't mind because I'm going to play the game through again (I hope - it's just a long way away, but I can always re-load a previous save a little bit back and do it all again from there - but I won't I'll just start again).
Has anyone used the magic skill tree yet? Don't see many people saying they went that path.
On my second play through I'm going to go alchemy and mainly not even use my swords, just fight everything from a distance with bombs traps and daggers.
Oh, I bought the two Witcher books today too
Ive been mostly swords with some magic thrown in. I will say that fully upgraded Aard and Igni are too useful for crowd control. The ability to knock several enemies onto their ass at once and then ingite them a second later...badass.
ColonialRaptor
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Stahsky said:
they can be had
ColonialRaptor
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Corky said:
Ahhh... you must have a pretty beef system then heh
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