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[PapaJustify]

Just started. Still at the beginning. But already lots of fun.

Had my first crash on PS4 with that game. Not sure if the patch I downloaded already was the Day-1-patch but so far it runs smooth.

Can't see any trophies in my list which worries me a little as trophies might not get unlocked for me now

 

[woen]

Our SHQ videos are up, showing the PS4 build. It's only from the first 30 minutes of the game, I didn't have time to play any more.
http://www.gamersyde.com/news_the_witcher_3_our_ps4_videos-16541_en.html

Thanks for all the great work.

 

[RoboPlato]

Question for someone new to The Witcher games. I know steel swords are for human enemies and silver are for monsters but what do you use on regular animals?

 

[Tovarisc]

Question for someone new to The Witcher games. I know steel swords are for human enemies and silver are for monsters but what do you use on regular animals?

Steel.

Basically anything that is natural to our world is steel and anything magical/unnatural/supernatural is silver.

Edit: steel is too strong with this one

 

[RoboPlato]

Steel.

Basically anything that is natural to our world is steel and anything magical/unnatural/supernatural is steel.

That's what I thought. Just wanted to be sure. Geralt will autodraw the correct sword, right?

 

[Baldwin_the_First]

Steel.

Basically anything that is natural to our world is steel and anything magical/unnatural/supernatural is steel.

Steel it is!

 

[hemo memo]

That's what I thought. Just wanted to be sure. Geralt will autodraw the correct sword, right?

Yes.

 

[FunkyDealer]

Steel.

Basically anything that is natural to our world is steel and anything magical/unnatural/supernatural is steel.

Steel yourselves!

 

[Dommel]

I had the opportunity to buy it on PS4 today even though I have the steam version preloaded.

Yes, I'm weak I know

It's going to take me forever to finish this because I'm walking instead of running everywhere. Even on horse back I don't really go very fast.

This happens in games with an amazing open world and atmosphere and this is definitely one of them.

Loving it so far, about 5 hours in and no crashes, bugs or noticeable frame rate problems.

 

[woen]

I had the opportunity to buy it on PS4 today even though I have the steam version preloaded.

Yes, I'm weak I know

It's going to take me forever to finish this because I'm walking instead of running everywhere. Even on horse back I don't really go very fast.

This happens in games with an amazing open world and atmosphere and this is definitely one of them.

Loving it so far, about 5 hours in and no crashes, bugs or noticeable frame rate problems.

What did you hide on the UI ? (if you modified it)

 

[WordsintheWater]

I had the opportunity to buy it on PS4 today even though I have the steam version preloaded.

Yes, I'm weak I know

It's going to take me forever to finish this because I'm walking instead of running everywhere. Even on horse back I don't really go very fast.

This happens in games with an amazing open world and atmosphere and this is definitely one of them.

Loving it so far, about 5 hours in and no crashes, bugs or noticeable frame rate problems.

Thanks for the impressions. I ended up preloading yesterday on PSN despite having a store near me which breaks street dates a good amount of time. Talked to the guy yesterday and he told me Tuesday, but that's happened before and they released it early on Friday, too scared to call because I'm pretty weak with that stuff as well lol

Just started. Still at the beginning. But already lots of fun.

Had my first crash on PS4 with that game. Not sure if the patch I downloaded already was the Day-1-patch but so far it runs smooth.

Can't see any trophies in my list which worries me a little as trophies might not get unlocked for me now

Glad to hear it runs smooth, hope the trophy thing is sorted out for you

 

[Frillen]

Steel.

Basically anything that is natural to our world is steel and anything magical/unnatural/supernatural is steel.

You mean silver.

 

[Xaero Gravity]

My CE finally shipped. Hurry up Tuesday!

 

[BFIB]

When does the OT go up?

 

[Tovarisc]

You mean silver.

Yeah, fixed it already to original post. Words are hard

When does the OT go up?

Late-ish Sunday / early Monday.

 

[RoboPlato]

Looks like Amazon added that comic to my order without charging me extra. Neat.

 

[Mindman]

Those who have the PS4 version (and preferrably also played Bloodborne):

1. Does this game have any unexplained frame rate hitching in areas where the frame rate should be smooth, like in Bloodborne which was caused by the frame pacing issue?

2. Is the chromatic aberration effect as bad/noticeable as it was in BB? Can it be turned off in the options?

3. Are there any issues with AF?

 

[RoboPlato]

Those who have the PS4 version (and preferrably also played Bloodborne):

1. Does this game have any unexplained frame rate hitching in areas where the frame rate should be smooth, like in Bloodborne which was caused by the frame pacing issue?

2. Is the chromatic aberration effect as bad/noticeable as it was in BB? Can it be turned off in the options?

3. Are there any issues with AF?

These are my observations from watching footage. Don't have the game yet.

1. Has some hitches due to streaming but it's not constant or anything like Bloodborne. Looks noticeably smoother to me.

2. If it's even on, it's extremely subtle. I don't notice it at all.

3. Seems like it's using 4x AF

 

[His Majesty]

And there should be an option in the game to toggle CA on or off according to the devs.

 

[Mindman]

And there should be an option in the game to toggle CA on or off according to the devs.

Yes, but is this only for PC? I think it is, but if someone who the PS4 version can confirm this or any other questions I posted above I'd be in your debt...

(Thanks to RoboPlato for the stream observations, now just need some non-stream observations as well)

 

[psychotron]

Anybody else got some heavy micro stutter when they slowly turn the camera? It also happens while riding, really distracting!

Oh fuck. This is my nightmare!! Killed infamous second son for me. Not this too, please!!!

 

[valkyre]

Can Gaf explain to me the reason why the game has to release officially on a tuesday instead of a convenient thrusday or friday so we get to sit back and enjoy the weekend?

 

[RoboPlato]

Can Gaf explain to me the reason why the game has to release officially on a tuesday instead of a convenient thrusday or friday so we get to sit back and enjoy the weekend?

Usually shipments arrive during the day on Monday to be stocked overnight.

 

[Kwansu Dudes]

Can anyone confirm if we can now spam L3/Pendant? I have an awful tendency of collecting things cause I'm afraid I'll need it later.

 

[Flandy]

Can Gaf explain to me the reason why the game has to release officially on a tuesday instead of a convenient thrusday or friday so we get to sit back and enjoy the weekend?

Because I work weekends, duh!

Spoiler

Tuesday pls

 

[Tovarisc]

Can anyone confirm if we can now spam L3/Pendant? I have an awful tendency of collecting things cause I'm afraid I'll need it later.

That spam is gone now and replaced with "Witcher senses". You just hold button down and it highlights loot, points of interest in environment, sounds made by animals etc. No cooldown.

 

[RoboPlato]

That spam is gone now and replaced with "Witcher senses". You just hold button down and it highlights loot, points of interest in environment, sounds made by animals etc. No cooldown.

Can you just tap Witcher senses to tag stuff and it'll stay highlighted or do you need to stay in that mode?

 

[Hyphen]

I had the opportunity to buy it on PS4 today even though I have the steam version preloaded.

Yes, I'm weak I know

It's going to take me forever to finish this because I'm walking instead of running everywhere. Even on horse back I don't really go very fast.

This happens in games with an amazing open world and atmosphere and this is definitely one of them.

Loving it so far, about 5 hours in and no crashes, bugs or noticeable frame rate problems.

I'm going to be the same - I love taking everything all in very slowly, especially in 3rd person adventure or open world games (I never even road a horse in Skyrim).

 

[LProtag]

Man, I've never played a Witcher game but I'm really temped to pick this up.

 

[Parmadillo Marshmallow]

Can Gaf explain to me the reason why the game has to release officially on a tuesday instead of a convenient thrusday or friday so we get to sit back and enjoy the weekend?

You could always wait until Thursday or Friday to pickup a copy... ;-p

 

[valkyre]

You could always wait until Thursday or Friday to pickup a copy... ;-p

well you do understand that my frustration and question, are the byproduct of me sitting here on a perfect weekend watching other people stream the damn game while i have to wait for tuesday!

 

[Wolvesinthebathroom]

That's what I thought. Just wanted to be sure. Geralt will autodraw the correct sword, right?

Enemies that you use steel on have a red health bar, ones you use silver on have a silver health bar.

 

[Parmadillo Marshmallow]

well you do understand that my frustration and question, are the byproduct of me sitting here on a perfect weekend watching other people stream the damn game while i have to wait for tuesday!

Yes of course, it was a joke... I will be watching the countdown timer on my PSN preload with as much anticipation as anyone else!

 

[Dommel]

What did you hide on the UI ? (if you modified it)

I hid the active quests, current buffs to make it look less cluttered.

On the minimap I disabled the dotted line which shows your route (yes really) and I wish I could turn off the herbs popping up all the time.

 

[Kwansu Dudes]

That spam is gone now and replaced with "Witcher senses". You just hold button down and it highlights loot, points of interest in environment, sounds made by animals etc. No cooldown.

Ah cool. Thanks!

 

[Frillen]

I had the opportunity to buy it on PS4 today even though I have the steam version preloaded.

Yes, I'm weak I know

It's going to take me forever to finish this because I'm walking instead of running everywhere. Even on horse back I don't really go very fast.

This happens in games with an amazing open world and atmosphere and this is definitely one of them.

Loving it so far, about 5 hours in and no crashes, bugs or noticeable frame rate problems.

What difficulty are you playing on?

 

[Liquidsnake]

These are my observations from watching footage. Don't have the game yet.

1. Has some hitches due to streaming but it's not constant or anything like Bloodborne. Looks noticeably smoother to me.

2. If it's even on, it's extremely subtle. I don't notice it at all.

3. Seems like it's using 4x AF

Is that a good thing?

 

[Dictator93]

Is that a good thing?

It is like having a half empty glass of beer, but you didn't drink the first half.

It is OK.

 

[Tovarisc]

Can you just tap Witcher senses to tag stuff and it'll stay highlighted or do you need to stay in that mode?

afaik you need hold button down for senses mode to stay on.

It is like having a half empty glass of beer, but you didn't drink the first half.

It is OK.

Can you give TLDR why consoles have hard time with AF? On PC it has been "If game has it, max it out for basically no performance cost" option for years now.

 

[benzy]

Is that a good thing?

It's not good AF, but falls in line with most other current-gen console games.

 

[Mathieran]

Does anyone know if this game can be paused during cinematics? Or if there are any other situations when you are unable to pause?

 

[Dictator93]

Can you give TLDR why consoles have hard time with AF? On PC it has been "If game has it, max it out for basically no performance cost" option for years now.

I have no idea at this point. I think it is just dev priorities and how ththey are eir trying to squeeze out more performance for "obvious" effects.

 

[SRTtoZ]

Wow. Just downloaded the first Gamersyde video and am blown away. Looks quite a bit better than the XB1 version.

 

[Krappadizzle]

It is like having a half empty glass of beer, but you didn't drink the first half.

It is OK.

This is as perfect of a comparison as there ever was.

 

[Black Hat]

Wow. Just downloaded the first Gamersyde video and am blown away. Looks quite a bit better than the XB1 version.

I'm getting it on PS4 but maybe wait until Gamersyde upload their XB1 footage for a fair comparison.

 

[Krappadizzle]

Wow. Just downloaded the first Gamersyde video and am blown away. Looks quite a bit better than the XB1 version.

I would say saying "quite a bit better" is a bit of a reach. The game itself just has a great art style and looks fantastic on pretty much everything we've seen.

 

[SRTtoZ]

I'm getting it on PS4 but maybe wait until Gamersyde upload their XB1 footage for a fair comparison.

I have an XB1 video from Gamersyde on my computer. Thats the only reason I'm comparing.

I would say saying "quite a bit better" is a bit of a reach. The game itself just has a great art style and looks fantastic on pretty much everything we've seen.

Well from the video with similar lightning between both versions I notice quite a difference in resolution (at least thats what I think it is, because there is some sort of Vaseline filter on the XB1 version), and it runs better. Maybe not "quite" better, but a bit better...I was surprised is all. I've been staying away from videos of this game and was crossing my fingers for the console versions to turn out OK. Looks like they did a good job there.

 

[hemo memo]

Can you just tap Witcher senses to tag stuff and it'll stay highlighted or do you need to stay in that mode?

It will stay highlighted for a short time after you exit the mode.

Does anyone know if this game can be paused during cinematics? Or if there are any other situations when you are unable to pause?

You can't pause during cutscenes but you can press the PS button to the PS menu and it will pause it. That's what I do.

 

[mgs2master2]

plugging it here too

Swiftor is playing Xbox one Version on twitch right now. Just so people can see the gameplay and footage.

Twitch.tv/swiftor

 

[Codiox]

So I'm 5 hours in and loving it. The world feels really atmospheric and huge. The first 2h I was only exploring the world, didn't do any quest. The fights are really difficult.Playing on hard though because I don't want to recover while meditation. So I'm thinking twice about every confrontation with monsters lol.

What I'm really hating is that it screwed my game time counter. As I said I'm only 5h in but the game says 13h. This game really needs a couple of patches.