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[Fine Ham Abounds]

Seriously, the combat is such a disaster, no parry feedback, geralt moves like a boat, the soft lock and hard lock are all over the place. The AI can even be exploited to the point where they can't hit you back reliably. Man the combat really is shit, but it's like endearing how shit it is.

But goddamn the rest of the game is so incredible it makes it hard to stay mad at the game.

I'm not yet completely sold on the combat in this being as bad as part 2, but to your point - first rate "B" movies are the ones that try in earnest to be great, but just aren't. You can't fake that shit, just manufacture a "B" experience, it has to come from an honest misstep. These guys keep falling on their face with the combat in these games, but damn if the overall experience doesn't come across about as far from a cynical cash-in as you could reasonably ask for.

 

[KingKong]

That's mainly a combat thing. Both running and signs use stamina, which regenerates much more slowly.

I mean yeah they could have done it separately in/out of combat I guess but whatever, that's what your horse is for.

well they can tell what mode you're in I believe, so no reason not to. Again, its not a big deal but that little 2 second hitch when you run out and have to stop is still dumb and annoying

 

[Granadier]

Are there LIVE issues, or is it just my shitty internet?

 

[Ghost23]

The PS4 framerate is so frustrating when exploring. If it rains it is a slideshow for me.

 

[Evolved1]

Getting pegged with arrows but can't block... instead the game thinks I want witcher sense.

lol... god.

There should be some way to force him into combat mode. Even if I charge the group I still get hit will arrows because it takes him forever to switch to combat. And lock-on is pos in this game.

 

[XANDER CAGE]

boy this mission where Geralt has to stay in a tiny circle to protect someone and if he steps out of the circle it hurts sure is fun

Whose bright idea was it to make this kind of mission in a game where the main character starts flipping the fuck out every time you touch an attack button?

 

[jpd1408]

Been playing for a couple of hours and was wondering if there is a way to quick save on the ps4? I don't like having to go to the menu after every small side quest I complete. Also should I sell weapons etc or just downgrade everything??

 

[ColonialRaptor]

I can't get used to having to select the sign I want when I press LB, I want it to select when I release the button like in w2... Does anyone know if you can toggle this? I can't find it in the options.

 

[Jolkien]

boy this mission where Geralt has to stay in a tiny circle to protect someone and if he steps out of the circle it hurts sure is fun

Whose bright idea was it to make this kind of mission in a game where the main character starts flipping the fuck out every time you touch an attack button?

Are you talking about Velen quest spoiler

Spoiler

the brother in law you gotta protect for the shady guy with a pass ? You can be near no need to be in the circle it's just to indicate who you need to protect and where they are

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

I don't get what I'm doing wrong here. I'm doing tons of side stuff but my level is still usually lower than the main quests I'm trying to do.

It cannot be mentioned enough how jank this game really is so let me say it again.

 

[Dany]

How do i know which bombs destroy nests.

 

[Sora_N]

Installing the patch, can't wait to play after I eat dinner!

 

[Jolkien]

How do i know which bombs destroy nests.

It says so in their description. I use Grapeshot myself.

 

[psychotron]

Did a bunch of side missions tonight and it's clicking for me much better. The stuttering on PS4 isn't horrible but it could be better. I slowed the camera movement speed down, which helped a lot. Geralt moves like a snail but the camera is lightning quick. Slowing it down makes things sync up better.

Text is way too small. I have a 60" TV and need to lean forward on my couch to read the shit!

Otherwise, loving it.

 

[jpd1408]

I don't get what I'm doing wrong here. I'm doing tons of side stuff but my level is still usually lower than the main quests I'm trying to do.

Agreed help?

 

[HeelPower]

Has anyone in the US gotten patch 1.02 yet? It's still telling me 1.01 is the latest version on PS4.

I am version 1.01 as well.Are we supposed to be at 1.02 ?

 

[fastmower]

I don't get what I'm doing wrong here. I'm doing tons of side stuff but my level is still usually lower than the main quests I'm trying to do.

Yeah. I'm in the same boat. I guess I'll just explore and do the easiest quests I can.

 

[Gunslinger]

Playing on ps4 is patch 1.02 out yet? My game still days v 1.01.

 

[Pattycakes]

Where do you get saltpeter and calcium equum for grapeshot from? I'm level 5, and I still haven't found more than 2 saltpeter and 1 calcium equum.

Yeah. I'm in the same boat. I guess I'll just explore and do the easiest quests I can.

I am in this boat too. All my missions are for level 6, and I just only hit level 5.

 

[Kagoshima_Luke]

Is it just me, or is the soundtrack to this game SotY worthy?

 

[Jolkien]

Yeah. I'm in the same boat. I guess I'll just explore and do the easiest quests I can.

It's not the end of the world if you are a few level behind the ennemies, I killed with relative ease a monster lvl 7 when I was level 2. When they get a skull next to their level that's when you should run.

Main quest gives a lot of xp, killing monsters gives a bit. It's not a game where you level fast, I'm about aat 13 hours played and I'm almost level 5.

 

[III-V]

The game is great. Really happy with this title. Feels huge, I am still in the first area.

Could be better: Whoa motion blur on PS4 is insane, camera speed had to be slowed down, framerate, frame pacing can all be improved.

 

[Akiyama_AE]

Guys anyone know if sidequests can be done after the story or not because there is a lot of them out here and i wanna do more story and don't wanna miss out on any of them

 

[GavinGT]

Is there no way to pause during cutscenes in the PC version?

 

[Phased]

How are you guys healing without meditation? I'm out of food and money and have no idea how to progress.

I made a Swallow potion ASAP. It helps a ton, and auto refilling your potions if you have alcohol (which is plentiful pretty much everywhere) is a godsend. That feature alone takes away one of my biggest frustrations from Witcher 2.

 

[Jolkien]

Is it just me, or is the soundtrack to this game SotY worthy?

Not just you it's sublime.

 

[HeelPower]

Is it just me, or is the soundtrack to this game SotY worthy?

Of course it is.

Feels a lot like an extension of TW1's soundtrack.It creates a strangely somber yet soothing atmosphere as well.

 

[Jolkien]

Is there no way to pause during cutscenes in the PC version?

No pause, when you reach a dialog choice it's like a pause (unless it's one of those with a bar ticking down)

 

[Salsa]

viper swords get

 

[thatJohann]

Do yourself a favor and turn down the Right stick sensitivity for camera. World of difference.

Go to options, control settings, right stick sensitivity - camera, turn left till you reach .80

 

[bbd23]

alright, just crafted some armor and got me a nice silver sword

time to go in.

 

[callmeJackz]

Got the game on my lunch break and was wondering why the hell the case felt so heavy. I figured it must be the folded map because I figured the soundtrack was digital. Just opened it finally and wow! Thank you note right from the start, and a PHYSICAL soundtrack inside? That's some Atlus level shit right there. Haven't even installed yet and already impressed lol

 

[M.W.]

For new page...

PS4 version: slide up or down on the touch pad to open map. Click on touchpad to return to game without having to hit circle twice. Hold the touchpad down to access inventory.

 

[Finaj]

Damn, this game is hard. I'm on the easiest difficulty and I can't even get the griffon down to half health before it kills me.

 

[anothertech]

So been following this thread a bit, but what is with the racism title? lol

I must have missed something.

 

[Xaero Gravity]

For new page...

PS4 version: slide up or down on the touch pad to open map. Click on touchpad to return to game without having to hit circle twice. Hold the touchpad down to access inventory.

Holy shit that's awesome. I never would have known. Thanks!

 

[MarkusRJR]

I'm in the mood for an RPG and I own an Xbox One. So far my options are The Witcher 3 or Dragon Age Inquisition. I have no prior knowledge in either series, but I like the whole idea of creating a custom character more than getting stuck with a character.

DA: I is on-sale for only $35 right now so I kind of want to go for it instead of The Witcher 3. I thought I'd ask for some opinions here first though, since I'm assuming a lot of people here have played both games and NeoGAF tends to have good opinions on games.

 

[TheExecutive]

For new page...

PS4 version: slide up or down on the touch pad to open map. Click on touchpad to return to game without having to hit circle twice. Hold the touchpad down to access inventory.

Cool. Thanks

 

[texhnolyze]

I'm still struggling at fighting drowners, especially when they attacked at the same time. Igni doesn't help that much. I had to lure them one by one if possible.
2nd hardest difficulty, by the way.

 

[Brandon F]

it feels like they wrote down a big list of things open world games had that people disliked and decided to implement them poorly

- equipment degradation
- equip burden (I know you can upgrade it easily, so why even have it)
- huge fall damage
- stamina when running (which replenishes extremely quickly so seems especially pointless)

I'm still enjoying the actual game but all these things make it less fun to play and don't add anything to the experience

Wow. It's like gamers don't want an economy, preparation, risk, or any real semblance of decision-making in their RPG's anymore. Just give me the best sword and whack my way through the cutscenes and occasional sidequests?

I love that shit you people hate!

 

[Jolkien]

I'm still struggling at fighting drowners, especially when they attacked at the same time. Igni doesn't help that much. I had to lure them one by one if possible.
2nd hardest difficulty, by the way.

They are probably the monster type that killed me the most so far. A huge pack of Nekkers is quite hard too.

 

[BabyFaceKillah]

it cost 1000 to respec and i cant even get up to 500 coins maaaaan lol

 

[Obliterator]

I'm in the mood for an RPG and I own an Xbox One. So far my options are The Witcher 3 or Dragon Age Inquisition. I have no prior knowledge in either series, but I like the whole idea of creating a custom character more than getting stuck with a character.

DA: I is on-sale for only $35 right now so I kind of want to go for it instead of The Witcher 3. I thought I'd ask for some opinions here first though, since I'm assuming a lot of people here have played both games and NeoGAF tends to have good opinions on games.

Witcher 3 is a far superior game in almost every metric.

I still enjoyed DA:I quite a bit but if you can only get one, get Witcher

 

[Audioboxer]

For new page...

PS4 version: slide up or down on the touch pad to open map. Click on touchpad to return to game without having to hit circle twice. Hold the touchpad down to access inventory.

That map tip, game changer. Was getting fed up going to the map via 2 clicks only a few hours in lol. Even looked on the options screen for a map shortcut.

Amount of content on the map is OCD hell. I get anxious looking at it every time.

 

[HP_Wuvcraft]

So, uh, is the GMG thing resolved?

 

[Kosh]

Do yourself a favor and turn down the Right stick sensitivity for camera. World of difference.

Go to options, control settings, right stick sensitivity - camera, turn left till you reach .80

This. Feels so much better after doing this.

 

[Corpekata]

The fall damage threshold is pretty silly. I climbed a slightly high fallen arch segment and walking off nearly killed me. Couldn't have been much more than 10 feet in the air. Even I can do that Geralt.

 

[Jolkien]

it cost 1000 to respec and i cant even get up to 500 coins maaaaan lol

Where did you find the potion for it ?

 

[Soriku]

Just wondering, does this game allow you to skip any cutscene, or just some? How do they balance this with the choices you make?

 

[Xaero Gravity]

I'm in the mood for an RPG and I own an Xbox One. So far my options are The Witcher 3 or Dragon Age Inquisition. I have no prior knowledge in either series, but I like the whole idea of creating a custom character more than getting stuck with a character.

DA: I is on-sale for only $35 right now so I kind of want to go for it instead of The Witcher 3. I thought I'd ask for some opinions here first though, since I'm assuming a lot of people here have played both games and NeoGAF tends to have good opinions on games.

If I was forced to pick one, I'd go with The Witcher. So far, the side content is far more meaningful and I prefer the combat in a bit more despite most people hating it. That being said, if making your own character means a lot to you, then maybe DA:I is better for you.