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[Minsc]

I'll be doing the CDPR/GOG thread here on GAF. Got my images/gifs all ready for it.

Sweet! Pictures gifs and all. Just put some warning about lowering your expectations as GOG over-hypes everything.

 

[iNvid02]

i was on 275.27 drivers, didnt think i needed to upgrade to the new .37. then i read the release notes and it said the old beta drivers had performance issues in the witcher 2. =O

will update later and see what happens

 

[Solo]

I stuck with the latest official drivers. Never tried the beta drivers. Seems that was smart.

 

[markot]

Sweet! Pictures gifs and all. Just put some warning about lowering your expectations as GOG over-hypes everything.

At least theyre not pretending to shut down gog.com this time >_<

What the hell was that even for?

 

[Solo]

Dramatic effect!

 

[Discotheque]

*falls through bridge*

"FUCK!"

*gets up and kills motherfuckers, like a boss*

so boss. I hope he returns (along with fellow Witchers) in the inevitable expansion pack/sequel.

 

[subversus]

At least theyre not pretending to shut down gog.com this time >_<

What the hell was that even for?

trolling people is fun.

 

[Salaadin]

At least theyre not pretending to shut down gog.com this time >_<

What the hell was that even for?

Wasnt that for a site relaunch or some lame shit? A bunch of us thought they were gone for good and I think I even saw some people question whether or not CDPR would have the cash to finish The Witcher 2 because of it. And here we are, months later. We love GOG again and The Witcher 2 is released and awesome.

What a dumb idea.

 

[Solo]

CDPR be trawlin'

 

[subversus]

I feel that my build is really weak. I survive only due to alchemy but it's hard to expect anything else since I decided to do alchemy build. I'll invest in swordsmanship a bit more.

 

[Salaadin]

I feel that my build is really weak. I survive only due to alchemy but it's hard to expect anything else since I decided to do alchemy build. I'll invest in swordsmanship a bit more.

Theres a respec you can do later on but thats not until much later in the game, probably in the last 3 hours or so.

 

[toastyToast]

I feel that my build is really weak. I survive only due to alchemy but it's hard to expect anything else since I decided to do alchemy build. I'll invest in swordsmanship a bit more.

It's hard early on (you'll have to rely on bombs) but soon your buffs will get buffs and you'll have buffs for having buffs active.

By mid chapter two you can be running around with over 100% boost to damage and it gets even crazier.

 

[DietRob]

I contained myself as long as possible. I have a massive backlog of other games and still haven't completed the first Witcher game. But I'm pretty sure I'm pulling the trigger on the 39.99 sale price.

Is it recommended that I finish the first game before starting the second? If so maybe I should wait even longer for a better sale price.

 

[Solo]

Plough the first game!

 

[sflufan]

Looks like Geralt will be ploughing the 360 on November 15:

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-06-02-witcher-2-on-xbox-360-in-november

 

[1stStrike]

Looks like Geralt will be ploughing the 360 on November 15:

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-06-02-witcher-2-on-xbox-360-in-november

Oh retailers, always spoiling all the surprises.

 

[Salaadin]

I contained myself as long as possible. I have a massive backlog of other games and still haven't completed the first Witcher game. But I'm pretty sure I'm pulling the trigger on the 39.99 sale price.

Is it recommended that I finish the first game before starting the second? If so maybe I should wait even longer for a better sale price.

Playing the first game will definitely help you understand some of the story and characters. If youre willing to drop 10 bucks on the first game, do it.

 

[subversus]

Oh retailers, always spoiling all the surprises.

Surprises?

 

[DietRob]

Playing the first game will definitely help you understand some of the story and characters. If youre willing to drop 10 bucks on the first game, do it.

I already have the first game. It's a part of that massive backlog I was talking about in my first post.

I've put about 15 hours into it according to Steam. I have no idea how longer I have to go. If I remember correctly I'm just now at the

Spoiler

swamp area

. I'm pretty sure I have a really long way to go.

 

[Kyaw]

Looks like Geralt will be ploughing the 360 on November 15:

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-06-02-witcher-2-on-xbox-360-in-november

No PS3 version? Damn.

Well, we'll see how good it looks on consoles.

 

[1stStrike]

Playing the first game will definitely help you understand some of the story and characters. If youre willing to drop 10 bucks on the first game, do it.

Also, to expand on that, it's worth it IMO. The first chapter is a little dull, but chapter 2 is awesome (you have to do an investigation that can end in multiple ways). Then, there's a kick ass swamp to go into, and later a field of flowers which is unlike anything else I've seen in a game before - I really loved that section. Definitely worth it IMO.

 

[Salaadin]

Looks like Geralt will be ploughing the 360 on November 15:

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-06-02-witcher-2-on-xbox-360-in-november

Man, Ill be upset if theres no PS3 version. My brother wants to play this but his PC cant run it.
Maybe itll be a timed exclusive or something

 

[subversus]

No PS3 version? Damn.

Well, we'll see how good it looks on consoles.

I wonder if they partner with MS on this.

 

[Salaadin]

I already have the first game. It's a part of that massive backlog I was talking about in my first post.

I've put about 15 hours into it according to Steam. I have no idea how longer I have to go. If I remember correctly I'm just now at the

Spoiler

swamp area

. I'm pretty sure I have a really long way to go.

It took me 38 hours. Ive seen it take others up to 60-70...it all depends on your play style, I guess.

The game is split up into chapters. Id say that Chapter 2 and 3 are the longest and, from the sounds of it, youre only on 2. You do have a ways to go yet.

 

[Nezabyte]

I'll be disappointed if console W2 is all there is to announce at the conference. It almost seems like there's something more according to the latest news on the official site. Do we really need a full blown CG video for a port?

 

[Kyaw]

I wonder if they partner with MS on this.

We'll hear about this today @ 19:00 GMT probably.

Maybe the CG trailer at E3 is for The Witcher 3? :O

Hype rising...

Spoiler

probably shouldn't

 

[Minsc]

[rimshot]Hopefully the analog sticks work when they port it to the 360.[/rimshot]

And man will 360 players feel the pain of the inventory weight limit when you're stuck with only a "take all" for looting that atleast PC users can mod away.

 

[Archie]

Releasing it 4 days after Skyrim sounds suicidal.

 

[subversus]

they have a lot of time to improve.

 

[Van Buren]

[rimshot]Hopefully the analog sticks work when they port it to the 360.[/rimshot]

And man will 360 players feel the pain of the inventory weight limit when you're stuck with only a "take all" for looting that atleast PC users can mod away.

I'd be surprised if the inventory and prologue made it to the consoles without tweaks and an added tutorial, respectively.

 

[Kyaw]

they have a lot of time to improve.

Yeah it should be something like Enhanced Edition level of polish/improvement.
And then release Enhanced Edition on PC.

 

[Salaadin]

I'll be disappointed if console W2 is all there is to announce at the conference. It almost seems like there's something more according to the latest news on the official site. Do we really need a full blown CG video for a port?

The email says this:
"CD Projekt RED will be making a big announcement, and will also have some other exciting things to share during their Summer Conference livecast. CDP RED will discuss some of the successes of the recent launch of The Witcher 2, and will also map out a plan for continued support for the new title."

Im assuming the big announcement is TW2 for consoles but they also go on to say that they will map out continued support for TW2. That sounds like DLC/expansion/patches to me.
Im curious about the launch successes too. I hope it sold well and I hope they give us some numbers today.

They last worked with Plastique on the first game according to your link. I wonder if that lends any credibility to the thought that theyll be redoing TW1 on the RED engine. Thats a huge stretch but still exciting to think about. Though theyre probably better off lending their talents to new games and TW2 expansions rather than a 2007 game that they kinda re-did once already.

 

[Nezabyte]

Mmm I wouldn't mind an EE despite already have 2 copies of W2. They need amazing work for the W1EE, so I'd be willing to re-buy. Mo' money for an awesome dev team!

I wonder if that lends any credibility to the thought that theyll be redoing TW1 on the RED engine.

That would be a dream come true.

 

[Yurt]

Is it recommended that I finish the first game before starting the second? If so maybe I should wait even longer for a better sale price.

Yes, it's highly recommended. You won't understand/care about the story in TW2 if you skip TW1.

 

[Kyaw]

The email says this:
"CD Projekt RED will be making a big announcement, and will also have some other exciting things to share during their Summer Conference livecast. CDP RED will discuss some of the successes of the recent launch of The Witcher 2, and will also map out a plan for continued support for the new title."

Im assuming the big announcement is TW2 for consoles but they also go on to say that they will map out continued support for TW2. That sounds like DLC/expansion/patches to me.
Im curious about the launch successes too. I hope it sold well and I hope they give us some numbers today.

They last worked with Plastique on the first game according to your link. I wonder if that lends any credibility to the thought that theyll be redoing TW1 on the RED engine. Thats a huge stretch but still exciting to think about. Though theyre probably better off lending their talents to new games and TW2 expansions rather than a 2007 game that they kinda re-did once already.

Oh man, if they do TW1 on RED Engine, i'll be all over that.

 

[subversus]

I'd be surprised if the inventory and prologue made it to the consoles without tweaks and an added tutorial, respectively.

yeah, they'll tweak it a lot, I'm sure.

My prediction: 300 000 copies sold by the end of the year.

 

[Salaadin]

Oh man, if they do TW1 on RED Engine, i'll be all over that.

I would be too. Improved combat + better engine. Id be thrilled but I really dont think itll happen.

My prediction: 300 000 copies sold by the end of the year.

I saw an article yesterday claiming that it topped UK sales charts for the 2nd week in a row so it sounds like its doing good overseas at least. Didnt they first game sell over 1.5 million with most of that coming from Europe?

EDIT: Heres the link Im referring to. It was just the UK:
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/303750/news/pc-chart-the-witcher-2-conjures-second-no1/

 

[Minsc]

I saw an article yesterday claiming that it topped Europes sales charts for the 2nd week in a row (or was it just UK, I cant remember) but it sounds like its doing good overseas at least. Did they first game sell over 1.5 million with most of that coming from Europe?

Yes, and there's a research firm that was predicting TW2's 1st year sales to be around 1 million, which CDP said they found aggressive but reachable I believe. Very few sales of the original game came from NA.

300,000 seems a bit low, given there were over 110,000 pre-orders.

 

[subversus]

I saw an article yesterday claiming that it topped Europes sales charts for the 2nd week in a row (or was it just UK, I cant remember) but it sounds like its doing good overseas at least. Did they first game sell over 1.5 million with most of that coming from Europe?

yes, most sales were coming from Russia, Germany and Poland. 150 000 copies sold in NA.

Also I just tried 360 pad again - no thanks. Browsing inventory with shoulder buttons (there are like 10 tabs?!) and totally unresponsive blocking should be fixed asap. I mean when I roll out, stand up with right the trigger already pressed Geralt SHOULD block. Same goes for keyboard block.

Yes, and there's a research firm that was predicting TW2's 1st year sales to be around 2 million, which CDP said they found aggressive but reachable I believe. Very few sales of the original game came from NA.

300,000 seems a bit low, given there were over 110,000 pre-orders.

No, I meant 300 000 for 360 version.

 

[Polk]

http://www.gram.pl/sklep/x360/wiedzmin-2-zabojcy-krolow

Polish store (previously owned by CDP) put X360 version for preorder.
release date 15th November 2011

 

[Salaadin]

Yes, and there's a research firm that was predicting TW2's 1st year sales to be around 1 million, which CDP said they found aggressive but reachable I believe. Very few sales of the original game came from NA.

300,000 seems a bit low, given there were over 110,000 pre-orders.

Id love for them to pull off 2 million. If the first did 1.5mil in its lifetime, its definitely possible for TW2 but I hope its done before the game hits bargain bin prices. As corny as it sounds, I want CDPR to make a killing off this game so their next games can be even better.

 

[Minsc]

No, I meant 300 000 for 360 version.

Oh ok. The translated article I was referring too earlier is here. 300,000 seems reasonable for less than two months w/ a 360 version, I'm hoping a little higher though!

 

[subversus]

Id love for them to pull off 2 million. If the first did 1.5mil in its lifetime, its definitely possible for TW2 but I hope its done before the game hits bargain bin prices. As corny as it sounds, I want CDPR to make a killing off this game so their next games can be even better.

I wonder how it did in Russia this time. The first game sold like 465 000 copies according to 2010 data and it started selling before the financial crisis. And while TW2 had a big advertising campaign (billboards, posters in the subway, countdown clocks in stores) I wonder if people are willing to part with their money since the savings mindset hasn't really changed since 2008. Also the russian version had Starforce which had the same problems as Securom version but also introduced some new bugs. You can't do this shit in a country where buying the game is an act of extreme loyalty to the product. So if they lost a lot of sales in Russia they have to recuperate somewhere else...

 

[Catshade]

http://www.gram.pl/sklep/x360/wiedzmin-2-zabojcy-krolow

Polish store (previously owned by CDP) put X360 version for preorder.
release date 15th November 2011

Four days after Skyrim? That thing's dead on arrival.

 

[Sir Garbageman]

Releasing it 4 days after Skyrim sounds suicidal.

I agree. Bethesda should push back Skyrim to avoid getting destroyed.

Spoiler

 

[Salaadin]

I wonder how it did in Russia this time. The first game sold like 465 000 copies according to 2010 data and it started selling before the financial crisis. And while TW2 had a big advertising campaign (billboards, posters in the subway, countdown clocks in stores) I wonder if people are willing to part with their money since the savings mindset hasn't really changed since 2008. Also the russian version had Starforce which had the same problems as Securom version but also introduced some new bugs. You can't do this shit in a country where buying the game is an act of extreme loyalty to the product. So if they lost a lot of sales in Russia they have to recuperate somewhere else...

There were a few issues with the Russian version too. I think the last patch broke some things that they had to fix. Some of that is outlined here:
http://www.en.thewitcher.com/community/entry/43/

 

[subversus]

There were a few issues with the Russian version too. I think the last patch broke some things that they had to fix. Some of that is outlined here:
http://www.en.thewitcher.com/community/entry/43/

they can apologize all the way. When people have to download a pirated version because it's more stable and works better sales will suffer. 1C are stupid asses and don't deserve any money. I root for CD Project because some asshole's decisions from 1C could cost them one of their largest markets.

 

[Locke562]

Whoa, it looks like the game is $39.99 on Steam.

 

[Nezabyte]

Wow, the game has barely been out the door. I assume they'll explain this at the conference. Definitely getting an amazing deal for that.

 

[Refreshment.01]

Whoa, it looks like the game is $39.99 on Steam.

What's going on? Game got cold after the hot presales? CDProjekt was glowing with excitement. Now we got popping 40's everywhere.