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[Salaadin]

I'm ignorant about timezones outside of the US, when will this be plopping in the EST?

Midnight GMT+2 should be 6:00 EDT, Right?

6:00 PM Eastern tonight, yes.
3:00 PM Pacific

 

[thetrin]

How much extra content is in EE? I think I heard someone say it was like, 4 hours of content? IS that 4 hours including the DLC quest that was added in 1.3, or is it 4 hours of entirely new content?

 

[Salaadin]

How much extra content is in EE? I think I heard someone say it was like, 4 hours of content? IS that 4 hours including the DLC quest that was added in 1.3, or is it 4 hours of entirely new content?

They released a "Whats new" video a while back that says "All previous DLCs + new content" so Im assuming the 3-4 extra hours theyve been saying is new stuff aside from what we already got.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5D2xFwzWx8

 

[LiquidMetal14]

OH YES YES YES

Shall be ready to play when I get home tonight around 8:30 then! I'm beyond excited.

I played with pad in my first run. Would everyone recommend kb/m on the 2nd?

Don't forget to buy this 360 owners. Hopefully a future PS3 port may happen as everyone needs to play this.

 

[Salaadin]

OH YES YES YES

Shall be ready to play when I get home tonight around 8:30 then! I'm beyond excited.

I played with pad in my first run. Would everyone recommend kb/m on the 2nd?

I never played with a pad but most people I know that tried both ended up preferring kb/m overall.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Sounds like a plan. I loved the pad controls though so I like to basically sit back and relax while playing. Decisions. We shall see!

 

[Dr. Kitty Muffins]

Toys R Us has The Witcher 2 available for pre-order at 45 bucks.

 

[thetrin]

Sounds like a plan. I loved the pad controls though so I like to basically sit back and relax while playing. Decisions. We shall see!

I much prefer the KBM. You have to go through the pause menu to reach the map and the journal with a pad, which I didn't like.

If you played through the game once with a pad, I would totally recommend trying your second run with the KBM.

They released a "Whats new" video a while back that says "All previous DLCs + new content" so Im assuming the 3-4 extra hours theyve been saying is new stuff aside from what we already got.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5D2xFwzWx8

Sweet. Weren't there some graphical enhancements made?

 

[Salaadin]

I much prefer the KBM. You have to go through the pause menu to reach the map and the journal with a pad, which I didn't like.

If you played through the game once with a pad, I would totally recommend trying your second run with the KBM.



Sweet. Weren't there some graphical enhancements made?

The 360 version supposedly has better lightiing but no word on if that made it to the PC version. They did list a bunch of fixes:

1. Launcher now includes an option to toggle DLCs off and on.
2. Assorted animals have been added to the game.
3. New werewolf trophy has been added in Chapter 3.
4. New, randomly dispersed swords have been added.
5. Fixed error in potions_time_bonus value at level 2 of ‘Specialization: Potions’ ability.
6. Fixed description of ‘Control over the Power’ ability.
7. Fixed incorrect description of ‘Alchemist’ ability.
8. Fixed incorrect description of ‘Amplification’ ability at level 2.
9. Fixed incorrect description of ‘Energy Flow’ ability at level 2.
10. Fixed incorrect description of ‘Control over the Power’ ability at level 2.
11. Fixed incorrect description of ‘Synthesis’ ability at level 2.
12. Fixed incorrect description of ‘Combat Acumen’ ability.
13. Fixed incorrect description of Gadwall potion.
14. ‘Position’ ability at level 2 now multiplies damage dealt to back by zero.
15. Fixed incorrect damage calculation for ‘Whirl’ ability.
16. Fixed spark FX and no damage taken when rolling while being attacked by foe.
17. Fixed incorrect notification when using Axii Sign on golems.
18. Mahakam Rune Sihil sword is now imported from TW1 game saves to New Game.
19. Parry and Signs are now improved when Geralt has increased Vigor.
20. Parry bug has been fixed. Players can no longer parry for 0 damage.
21. Quen Sign has been significantly nerfed. It now wears off after one or two hits.
22. Adrenaline no longer loads during boss fights.
23. Fixed bug that caused Igni to deal no damage when used right after a sword hit.
24. Fixed incorrect game behavior when saving game while casting bombs.
25. Kayran now casts fewer stones at end of fight.
26. Fixed bug allowing potions to be consumed with Toxicity at 100%.
27. Finisher performed on rotfiends no longer adds additional weapon.
28. Redanian soldiers in Chapter 3 now spawn correctly.
29. Fire now removes Quen Sign during dragon boss fight in Chapter 3.
30. Fixed targeting on dragon in Chapter 3.
31. Added new statistics for NPCs to correct game balance in Chapter 3.
32. Cat potion effect now disappears during dialogue sequences and cut scenes.
33. Target marker and enemy names have been removed from fist fights.
34. Fixed display name for wraiths.
35. Small fixes introduced in NPC taunt behavior during fights.
36. Fixed NPC behavior after combat.
37. All critical effects dealt to player are canceled before any scene starts.
38. Fixed unusual behavior of clothing when using Heliotrope Sign.
39. Small fixes introduced in Dice Poker mini-game.
40. Several fixes introduced in mini-maps.
41. Fixed several camera shots in dialogue sequences.
42. Fixed dialogue camera in ‘Blood Curse’ quest.
43. Walkmesh fixed in Roche’s tent.
44. Walkmesh fixed in Chapter 3 sewers.
45. Walkmesh fixed when following Roche on Chapter 3.
46. Walkmesh fixed in central square of Loc Muinne.
47. Walkmesh fixed near Nilfgaardian camp in Chapter 3.
48. Fixed several camera collisions.
49. Fixed tent roof collisions in Chapter 3.
50. Fixed collisions in butcher’s house in Flotsam.
51. Fixed collisions on Roche's ship.
52. Fixed chest collision on ship in Chapter 2.
53. Fixed broken poster at Flotsam gate.
54. Fixed Temerian flag collision.
55. Fixed several locations, decorations, walkmeshes and occluders.
56. Small fixes made in environment blending.
57. Assorted fixes made in character lighting.
58. Fixed flying meshes in Prologue.
59. Fixed blinking trees in Chapter 3.
60. Fixed blinking grass on Draug location.
61. Fixed low detail texture on rock in camp of the Order of the Flaming Rose.
62. Fixed Wild Hunt graphics in Chapter 3.
63. Fixed clock in Meditation panel.
64. Fixed broken texture during Meditation in UI.
65. Fixed spyglass icon in Inventory.
66. Added mages' banner to Epilogue in Loc Muinne.
67. Added Nilfgaardian flags in Chapter 3.
68. Added new FX for magic in Epilogue.
69. Fixed trade stalls in Flotsam so they close at night.
70. Fixed Geralt's head on cut scene in Prologue.
71. Fixed Golem's facial expressions.
72. Fixed ragdoll effect on Golem's body.
73. Fixed ragdoll effect on nekkers.
74. Fixed distortions on Saskia's voice in cut scene in Chapter 2.
75. 'Sneak' mode music is now saved and reappears when a game is loaded.
76. Several fixes introduced in cut scene audio.
77. Fixed cut-scene sound synchronization.
78. Missing sounds supplemented in Chapter 3 cut scenes.
79. Balance of sound and music fixed in Epilogue.
80. Fixed problems with music playback in Epilogue.
81. Fixed reverb in sewers in Chapter 3.
82. Fixed mage teleport sound effect.
83. Fixed crowd in amphitheatre in Chapter 3.
84. Fixed waypoint for Geralt's death cut scene in Loc Muinne.
85. Fixed situation whereby Geralt could tell Dethmold that he had a spearhead when this was not present in the Inventory.
86. Triss now always casts spell when interviewing wounded elf in Chapter 1.
87. Shilard now holds the Triss figurine when showing it to Assire.
88. Fixed block on Roche's movement during fight against soldiers on the walls in Chapter 3.
89. Fixed blocker in 'Conspiracy' quest in Chapter 2.
90. Items collected in Prologue now appear in correct slots at the opening of Chapter 1.
91. Fixed interaction with Síle's megascope in Chapter 3.
92. Fixed highlight effect on doors when using Medallion in Chapter 3.
93. Chest can now be looted after fight with Letho in Chapter 1.
94. Added loot to Dethmold's chest.
95. Fixed loot in containers in Chapter 3.
96. Fixed Letho's gestures in dialogue sequence in Chapter 3.
97. Fixed a number of inconsistent Journal entries.
98. Fixed Dethmold's grimoire so it appears in 'Quest Item' category in Inventory.
99. Fixed instances where 'Esc Menu' could not be accessed.
100. Game can now be saved while walking through the forest with Anezka.
101. Assorted fixes made in game saving functionality and associated menus.
102. Assorted localization improvements have been made.

Some of those could be graphics related but Im not familiar enough with the lingo to know.

 

[injurai]

So we really can register a Steam copy of the game to our GoG account to get it DRM free right?

 

[Salaadin]

So we really can register a Steam copy of the game to our GoG account to get it DRM free right?

I dont know if the backup copy works for steam versions or if its retail only. I guess we find out tomorrow.

 

[thetrin]

The 360 version supposedly has better lightiing but no word on if that made it to the PC version. They did list a bunch of fixes:



Some of those could be graphics related but Im not familiar enough with the lingo to know.

These are all bug fixes. I swear they had talked about adding some additional DX11 support to the game, like improved tesselation.

 

[Salaadin]

These are all bug fixes. I swear they had talked about adding some additional DX11 support to the game, like improved tesselation.

There was a rumor about that but no actualy confirmation as far as I know.
You might be thinking of this comparison shot:
EE:

Original:

 

[thetrin]

I was indeed. I guess we'll see when the patch installs. I'm glad I preloaded it.

Someone said the patch should go live 3pm pacific today? That should be 4pm MNT for me. *pumped*

 

[Minsc]

Free comic is out now (for iOS). Might be NSFW:

Frequent/Intense Cartoon or Fantasy Violence
Frequent/Intense Realistic Violence
Infrequent/Mild Sexual Content or Nudity
Infrequent/Mild Alcohol, Tobacco, or Drug Use or References
Frequent/Intense Profanity or Crude Humor
Infrequent/Mild Horror/Fear Themes
Frequent/Intense Mature/Suggestive Themes

People posted some pics on the official forums, showing the lighting (and dithering) to be the same on the PC as it was before the EE patch. It would seem the 360's lighting style is unique to the 360, but we'll know for sure soon.

 

[Complistic]

As long as they fixed the shadow dithering I won't really care.

 

[thetrin]

As long as they fixed the shadow dithering I won't really care.

This was definitely my biggest complaint with the original PC version. Hopefully that's been fixed.

 

[Complistic]

This was definitely my biggest complaint with the original PC version. Hopefully that's been fixed.

hopefully one of these three covers it
55. Fixed several locations, decorations, walkmeshes and occluders.
56. Small fixes made in environment blending.
57. Assorted fixes made in character lighting.

 

[Arnie]

Dispatched via Prime. Will be sliding through my letter box before 10am tomorrow.

we so excited

 

[thetrin]

I ordered a GameCom 780 for my birthday, and it was originally for BF3, but it's going to be absolutely perfect for my EE playthrough. Can't wait!

 

[Fjordson]

360 copy on its way from Amazon. So excited.

 

[Riggs]

The 360 version supposedly has better lightiing but no word on if that made it to the PC version. They did list a bunch of fixes:



Some of those could be graphics related but Im not familiar enough with the lingo to know.

I thought this was definitely coming to pc version with the EE? So confused.

 

[Truant]

According to several users on the CPR forums, the PC version doesn't look any different in terms of lighting. That's a shame, because I think the relit stuff looks great.

 

[Riggs]

Well guess I am going to start a Kickstarter to have the lighting changes ported to PC. Thanks for the info guys.

 

[Truant]

Well guess I am going to start a Kickstarter to have the lighting changes ported to PC. Thanks for the info guys.

Mind you, a lot of people on the CPR forums are hardcore PC guys who will defend whatever PC stuff there is, so don't take my word for it. Eurogamer reported it would be in the PC version, and they're a lot more reliable than any of my Master Race bretheren.

 

[Complistic]

Mind you, a lot of people on the CPR forums are hardcore PC guys who will defend whatever PC stuff there is, so don't take my word for it. Eurogamer reported it would be in the PC version, and they're a lot more reliable than any of my Master Race bretheren.

It seems quite a few of them were disappointed with TW2. iirc there was an enormous thread accusing TW2 of being a console port. Which I got a kick out of.

 

[Thrakier]

According to several users on the CPR forums, the PC version doesn't look any different in terms of lighting. That's a shame, because I think the relit stuff looks great.

Was it really a change in technology though or just a change of the colors/contrast? Maybe it's even a lack of tech in the 360 version? They probably made it "punchier" to cater to the 360 fanbase who are used to stark contrasts thanks to a wrong gamma output (one of the reasons I barely played the 360 this gen). I'd have to see more than just two screens to say that it's an improvement. PC version may end up looking much more natural in the end.

 

[Salaadin]

This thread is where the PC EE shots are (1st post, click the spoiler text):
http://en.thewitcher.com/forum/inde...lighting-seen-in-the-360-screens/page__st__40


Im split on the new lighting. I thing it looks better in some parts, worse in others.

 

[EatChildren]

This thread is where the PC EE shots are (1st post, click the spoiler text):
http://en.thewitcher.com/forum/inde...lighting-seen-in-the-360-screens/page__st__40

Im split on the new lighting. I thing it looks better in some parts, worse in others.

Same lighting as the original, by the looks of it.

 

[Perkel]

These are all bug fixes. I swear they had talked about adding some additional DX11 support to the game, like improved tesselation.

there is no tesselation in witcher 2. It's DX9 game.

Also their art is so good that they don't need tesselation.

 

[Chinner]

maybe if a enough fuss is made they'll incorporate the lighting changes to the pc version. cdpr are pretty open to the community.

 

[Truant]

maybe if a enough fuss is made they'll incorporate the lighting changes to the pc version. cdpr are pretty open to the community.

Probably, but it may just be that there was some tech limitation on the 360, and they had to redo most of it to make it work without looking bad.

 

[Chinner]

playing ios comic now

 

[subversus]

Probably, but it may just be that there was some tech limitation on the 360, and they had to redo most of it to make it work without looking bad.

I think it's the case.

 

[Cels]

Another bug I found, wonder if anyone else is encountering this, since this is much more troubling than the two other bugs I found above:

No vibration, ever. I would have thought there would be vibration on hitting the enemy with your sword, casting a sign, or getting hit yourself. At least one of those three, anyway.

Haven't noticed any vibration at all. I checked the Xbox Guide settings to make sure my Controller Vibration was checked. I checked Witcher 2's Start Menu and made sure there was a check to the left of the Controller Vibration. I started up Halo: Reach and fired a gun to make sure it wasn't my controller malfunctioning (it wasn't, vibrated perfectly fine when I shot a gun).

 

[subversus]

Another bug I found, wonder if anyone else is encountering this, since this is much more troubling than the two other bugs I found above:

I'm just curious but have you installed the game?

 

[thetrin]

there is no tesselation in witcher 2. It's DX9 game.

Also their art is so good that they don't need tesselation.

That was the point. Maybe I shouldn't have used the word "improved". There were rumors that EE would bring DX11 support.

 

[i-Lo]

I had a few questions about TW2:

1. Is there a regular day and night cycle?

As a plasma tv user:

2. Is there a way to reduce the opacity of the HUD or can be made to disappear to completely when not in combat?

 

[Ragus]

A question about the beginning of act 2:

Spoiler

King Helset was fighting with that girl. While he was going to finish her, a hodded man tried to stop him, but king killed him. Was it someone important

? Sorry for this stupid question, but during this scene a phone rang and I forgot to pause.

 

[subversus]

I had a few questions about TW2:

1. Is there a regular day and night cycle?

As a plasma tv user:

2. Is there a way to reduce the opacity of the HUD or can be made to disappear to completely when not in combat?

1. yes
2. no

 

[Elsolar]

I had a few questions about TW2:

1. Is there a regular day and night cycle?

As a plasma tv user:

2. Is there a way to reduce the opacity of the HUD or can be made to disappear to completely when not in combat?

1) Yes
2) Not automatically, although you can press the 'H' key to disable the HUD at any time during gameplay.

 

[i-Lo]

1. yes
2. no

With regards to "no" for the second one, I assume it's a "no" on both counts. Sh!te.

Thanks btw.

1) Yes
2) Not automatically, although you can press the 'H' key to disable the HUD at any time during gameplay.

I wonder if there is a console counter part to that. Thanks.

 

[indigo-cyclops]

The 360 version supposedly has better lightiing but no word on if that made it to the PC version. They did list a bunch of fixes:



Some of those could be graphics related but Im not familiar enough with the lingo to know.

Wasn't there word that it did carry over?

 

[Cels]

I'm just curious but have you installed the game?

Yes I did.

 

[subversus]

A question about the beginning of act 2:

Spoiler

King Helset was fighting with that girl. While he was going to finish her, a hodded man tried to stop him, but king killed him. Was it someone important

? Sorry for this stupid question, but during this scene a phone rang and I forgot to pause.

Spoiler

It wasn't someone important but by doing this Henselt started some important shit. Anger bouts gonna cost him a lot

I wonder if there is a console counter part to that. Thanks.

I doubt that there is such option on a console because it was made for screenshots.

Yes I did.

well, not many people have the game now so you probably have to wait and see if there are people with the same problems.

 

[SCHUEY F1]

I'm in Canada and ordered the Dark Edition for Amazon.com so I think I will be waiting a few weeks to play it

 

[Salaadin]

Wasn't there word that it did carry over?

CDPR said that any additions and enhancements made to the 360 version will make it to the PC version but It looks like this new lighting wasnt added if you judge the screens. I have no idea why but it is what it is. I guess they dont consider it an "enhancement" despite it looking better in some parts.

 

[thetrin]

CDPR said that any additions and enhancements made to the 360 version will make it to the PC version but It looks like this new lighting wasnt added if you judge the screens. I have no idea why but it is what it is. I guess they dont consider it an "enhancement" despite it looking better in some parts.

The lighting also looks TOTALLY different in some scenes, especially in the intro. Not sure I'm a big fan of how they did it on 360.

 

[bluedeviltron]

This question may have been answered already, but does anyone know of a thread similar to this one, only with non megaupload links? Trying to find a semi-similar to my own Witcher 1 save without having to replay it.

 

[Elsolar]

This question may have been answered already, but does anyone know of a thread similar to this one, only with non megaupload links? Trying to find a semi-similar to my own Witcher 1 save without having to replay it.

http://witcher.nexusmods.com/mods/180