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The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings |OT| Plough 'Em All
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darkpaladinmfc
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Just in case it wasn't clear, I was referring to Witcher 1's combat, not Witcher 2's amazing combat.jim-jam bongs said:
I know you know what I meant, how can you like Witcher 1's combat!?
Dries
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Yeah, made the desiscion to read the story on wikia and whatnot. So therefore, two questions!
- Can I just install the 2.0 patch over vanilla? Never installed the game or any kind of patch.
- When I start a new game will I get some kind of choice generator? If not, what choices are made for me when I start a new game?
- Can I just install the 2.0 patch over vanilla? Never installed the game or any kind of patch.
- When I start a new game will I get some kind of choice generator? If not, what choices are made for me when I start a new game?
Jay Shadow
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No, but you're not really missing much. In most cases it's just some slightly different dialog. Nothing that impacts the game. The loot you carry over would probably be more important then the choices, and even that is gonna be replaced by the end of Act 1.Dries said:
Foliorum Viridum
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Ah right. It seemed like that could've gone another way.Kyaw said:The bit whereyou get your weapons taken away and shit is supposed to happen. And BROche saves your ass!
Can't wait to get back from uni and keep playing tonight. I THINK I can finish it by tomorrow in time for Dark Souls...
OK, so I've finally actually started playing this - when it first came out I found the combat too difficult and I gave up, but I thought now that the 2.0 patch is out, I might as well give it another shot.
Have to say, I'm really enjoying it - I've just finished the introduction part and have just
, then started the Troll Trouble side-quest.
Still finding the combat somewhat tricky, and I haven't quite got the hang of parry/reposte, but yeah - this is a fine game indeed. Can't wait to get into the meat of it
Have to say, I'm really enjoying it - I've just finished the introduction part and have just
saved Dandelion and the dwarf from being hanged
Still finding the combat somewhat tricky, and I haven't quite got the hang of parry/reposte, but yeah - this is a fine game indeed. Can't wait to get into the meat of it
You should really take these concerns here:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=430456
Surely someone in there has experienced the same issue.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=430456
Surely someone in there has experienced the same issue.
Dries
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Minsc said:
Welp! I don't see those.. I was under the impression that the game updated itself (not playing on Steam btw) Uhm, can I just install 2.0 over vanilla? Edit: Never mind, found the instructions on the site.
Btw, downloaded a FPS limiter and put it to 45 FPS. Silky smooooooth now. Bye bye stutters. Thanks for the link, Solo.
Foliorum Viridum
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The end of Act 2... holyyyy shit!
It really came together in the end.
The narrative is getting a little bit complex (or maybe convoluted is the better word) but I'm still lovinggg this game. Need a quick break but I'll be jumping straight back in soon.
It really came together in the end.
The narrative is getting a little bit complex (or maybe convoluted is the better word) but I'm still lovinggg this game. Need a quick break but I'll be jumping straight back in soon.
Gully State
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As someone who played through the original Witcher, you can absolutely skip the first one and just go straight into the sequel. There's very little reference to the first one. I would still recommend playing the first one though because the overall story just felt way more satisfying with an ending that actually is good (rarity this gen apparently). Witcher is one of those games that requires a large initial investment but pays off handsomely in the end.
Foliorum Viridum
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IorvethKyaw said:
And.. I haven't seen a castration. I hope that's not a spoiler.
Edit: Oh, it is. Great. :\
Foliorum Viridum
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Yeah that was pretty bad ass. I wish we had more Saskia in the chapter, she's a great character.Kyaw said:Saskia the dragon eh?
Go do Roche path ASAP after Iorveth.
And if it doesn't happen on my path then it's cool. If not, I'm going to fucking gut you.
Couple of questions.
For the sidequests (got to Floatsam yesterday, got few off the board) is there any way to activate these and get them to show up on your map? I picked up 2 side quests as I mentioned above yet only the main quest shows on the compass. I went into Journal and didn't see a way to activate them?
And parrying...how do I do this? I hold E to block but I've never got that icon to pop up and parry after the attack. Am I doing it wrong?
For the sidequests (got to Floatsam yesterday, got few off the board) is there any way to activate these and get them to show up on your map? I picked up 2 side quests as I mentioned above yet only the main quest shows on the compass. I went into Journal and didn't see a way to activate them?
And parrying...how do I do this? I hold E to block but I've never got that icon to pop up and parry after the attack. Am I doing it wrong?
Foliorum Viridum
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I'm going to re-load the save just before the choice and do the Roche path after I finish it, sometime.subversus said:
Foliorum Viridum
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Finished it.
1 > 2 > Prologue > 3 > Epilogue.
Disappointing end to a great game, really.
So next time I'm going to side with Roche and do quite a few decisions differently.
On the whole it was better in every single way than the first game. It's a shame that it didn't maintain the quality that was present in the first ten or so hours, but I always had fun, even if I was wishing the game would be a bit more exciting in places.
Dark Souls tomorrow, then. God what a good time for RPGs!
1 > 2 > Prologue > 3 > Epilogue.
Disappointing end to a great game, really.
Fighting a fucking dragon was pretty awesome. I went for Triss instead of Saskia, so I'm really sad about that at the same time I didn't slay her though so hopefully we'll be able to save her in Witcher 3. I also killed Letho which was a tough choice, as I liked him a lot, but it kinda felt like the right thing to do. Then again letting him go also felt like the right thing to do.
I didn't slay her though so hopefully we'll be able to save her in Witcher 3. I also killed Letho which was a tough choice, as I liked him a lot, but it kinda felt like the right thing to do. Then again letting him go also felt like the right thing to do.So next time I'm going to side with Roche and do quite a few decisions differently.
On the whole it was better in every single way than the first game. It's a shame that it didn't maintain the quality that was present in the first ten or so hours, but I always had fun, even if I was wishing the game would be a bit more exciting in places.
Dark Souls tomorrow, then. God what a good time for RPGs!
Just started my third playthrough on Dark Mode.
Passed through the first hard fight in the courtyard with relative ease.
Yrden + Igni = best combo!
My mind is still getting blown by how good this game looks...
Probably will be going with Iorveth's path just because of the stuff i get to find out compared to Roche's flat out badassery.
Passed through the first hard fight in the courtyard with relative ease.
Yrden + Igni = best combo!
My mind is still getting blown by how good this game looks...
Probably will be going with Iorveth's path just because of the stuff i get to find out compared to Roche's flat out badassery.
jim-jam bongs
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darkpaladinmfc said:
Combat in the first game is unlike anything I've encountered in an RPG, I have a real fondness for it. It features one of the most interesting blends of stats, timing and precision clicking I've ever played, I really enjoyed it.
I enjoy it so much actually that I add mods to make it insanely unforgiving when I play through it these days.
gillFTR said:
It was like this for me for the first game. I played only once because it was sort of personal for me. But this time I didn't feel lke that. But I have to admit that if I played Roche's path first I would delay my second playthrough for 2-3 years because Roche's path was personal to me.
jim-jam bongs
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Doesn't sound very polished to me.
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