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[Salaadin]

Chapter 4.

You guys are making this decision hard. But I simply am not enjoying myself. I don't want to end up hating the game..

Dont force it and end up hating the game. Youre pretty close to the end (8-10 hours left tops) but if you arent enjoying it now, you wont enjoy anything else thats coming.

 

[darkpaladinmfc]

Just in case it wasn't clear, I was referring to Witcher 1's combat, not Witcher 2's amazing combat.

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I know you know what I meant, how can you like Witcher 1's combat!?

 

[Dries]

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?

 

[Jay Shadow]

- 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?

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.

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

The bit where

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you get your weapons taken away and shit is supposed to happen. And BROche saves your ass!

Ah right. It seemed like that could've gone another way.

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...

 

[Mikeside]

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

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saved Dandelion and the dwarf from being hanged

, 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

 

[Dries]

Hmm I'm experiencing some micro-stuttering. Is there a decent FPS limiter out there I can use? Other solutions are also welcome of course.

 

[Solo]

Have you tried forcing v-sync or triple buffering?

 

[Dries]

Have you tried forcing v-sync or triple buffering?

Yes. I have both turned on in CCC and d3doverrider.

 

[Solo]

Hmmm..... different games, so probably no relation, but I know Rage induced some stuttering with forced AF. Might want to play around with that.

 

[Solo]

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.

 

[Dries]

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.

Thanks.. let's see if those frame rate limiters in that thread work.

Also, how do I know if I have the latest patch? There isn't a version nr. anywhere. I did get tutorial menus popping up, but I just want to know for sure.

 

[ACE 1991]

Any tips for

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killing lethos? I can't tell if I'm under-geared or if he just has a whole lot of HP.

 

[Solo]

Thanks.. let's see if those frame rate limiters in that thread work.

Also, how do I know if I have the latest patch? There isn't a version nr. anywhere. I did get tutorial menus popping up, but I just want to know for sure.

Are you playing on Steam? It will automatically update for you.

Any tips for

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killing lethos? I can't tell if I'm under-geared or if he just has a whole lot of HP.

Quen, roll, and bombs/Yrden to drop his Quen.

 

[Minsc]

Thanks.. let's see if those frame rate limiters in that thread work.

Also, how do I know if I have the latest patch? There isn't a version nr. anywhere. I did get tutorial menus popping up, but I just want to know for sure.

Seeing a separate "Tutorial" and "Arena" option in the main menu (apart from new game / load game etc) is new to 2.0.

 

[Serialxp]

From TW1 thread:

Now I'm realizing I am literally forcing myself to complete The Witcher 1. The only reason I keep on playing is just so that I won't miss anything story related in The Witcher 2. But I'm not enjoying the game really anymore. Thinking I'll just read the story on wiki or something and watch the cut scenes on YouTube.

Tell me GAF, should I soldier on with the game or not? And what harm will it do if I don't complete TW1? I know I won't have a save file to import.. and that kinda sucks.

Same thing with me, the witcher 1 is a boring game with shitty combat, I gave up the game at the end of chapter 3.

 

[Dries]

Seeing a separate "Tutorial" and "Arena" option in the main menu (apart from new game / load game etc) is new to 2.0.

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.

 

[Solo]

The Witcher 2 quite frankly CAN be played without playing the original anyways.

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

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.

 

[Gvaz]

The end of Act 2... holyyyy shit!

It really came together in the end.

I told you!

Just in case it wasn't clear, I was referring to Witcher 1's combat, not Witcher 2's amazing combat.

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I know you know what I meant, how can you like Witcher 1's combat!?

TW1 combat owns, fuck the haters.

 

[Solo]

What was the ending of Act 2 again?

 

[Gully State]

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.

 

[Gvaz]

What was the ending of Act 2 again?

You kill or let henslet live and on roche's side you go into vergen and fight the mage dude amongst other things.

 

[Kyaw]

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.

Which path?

 

[Solo]

Oh. dat BALLS STUFF? YES.

 

[subversus]

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Oh. dat castration? YES.

Damn, spoilers people. And that was act 3.

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

Which path?

Iorveth

And.. I haven't seen a castration. I hope that's not a spoiler.

Edit: Oh, it is. Great. :\

 

[subversus]

Iorveth

And.. I haven't seen a castration. I hope that's not a spoiler.

Edit: Oh, it is. Great. :\

You don't know when it happens and with whom, so you are fine. It's all about context.

 

[Kyaw]

Iorveth

And.. I haven't seen a castration. I hope that's not a spoiler.

Edit: Oh, it is. Great. :\

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Saskia the dragon eh?

Go do Roche path ASAP after Iorveth.

 

[Solo]

My apologies for the spoiler, but you aren't going to see it anyways

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

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Saskia the dragon eh?

Go do Roche path ASAP after Iorveth.

Yeah that was pretty bad ass. I wish we had more Saskia in the chapter, she's a great character.

And if it doesn't happen on my path then it's cool. If not, I'm going to fucking gut you.

 

[Solo]

You won't be gutting me then

 

[subversus]

Also my recommendation is to try and not get caught at the beginning of act 3. It's tought on Iorveth path but there are some sidequests to do. Act 3 is beefier (and just better!) for Roche.

 

[Smokey]

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?

 

[Solo]

Just double click on the quest you want active.

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

Also my recommendation is to try and not get caught at the beginning of act 3. It's tought on Iorveth path but there are some sidequests to do. Act 3 is beefier (and just better!) for Roche.

I'm going to re-load the save just before the choice and do the Roche path after I finish it, sometime.

 

[Wallach]

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?

The icon for a parry/riposte comes up before the strike ever hits you - usually just a moment before the blow would connect. If you are playing on hard or above though it won't appear at all.

 

[Smokey]

The icon for a parry/riposte comes up before the strike ever hits you - usually just a moment before the blow would connect. If you are playing on hard or above though it won't appear at all.

While holding still holding E (block) correct?

 

[Red]

While holding still holding E (block) correct?

Have you unlocked it yet?

 

[Wallach]

While holding still holding E (block) correct?

Yes. Remember that to perform a riposte at all you need the talent in the swordsman tree.

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

Finished it.

1 > 2 > Prologue > 3 > Epilogue.

Disappointing end to a great game, really.

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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.

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!

 

[Kyaw]

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.

 

[jim-jam bongs]

Just in case it wasn't clear, I was referring to Witcher 1's combat, not Witcher 2's amazing combat.

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I know you know what I meant, how can you like Witcher 1's combat!?

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]

Is anyone like me, playing it twice is kind of cheating and kind of ruins your definitive playthrough as the real story. It's neat to know what would of changed, but it lessons the impact of your decisions more so.

 

[Gvaz]

Seems I broke the tutorial by upgrading my thing with a mutagen too soon

Also why does it not have voice acting?

 

[subversus]

Is anyone like me, playing it twice is kind of cheating and kind of ruins your definitive playthrough as the real story. It's neat to know what would of changed, but it lessons the impact of your decisions more so.

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.

 

[Wallach]

Seems I broke the tutorial by upgrading my thing with a mutagen too soon

Also why does it not have voice acting?

I'm pretty sure the tutorial had voice acting when I tried it. It's definitely pretty poorly polished, though.

 

[Gvaz]

I had the game set to polish since I beat the game in english, maybe that's why.

 

[jim-jam bongs]

Doesn't sound very polished to me.

 

[Gvaz]

Doesn't sound very polished to me.