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[Vitor711]

Haha, didn't realise that you had to slot the night/day regen skill in order for it to work. I'm an idiot.

That explains a lo - mostly why I've been having to spam my food all the time and have nothing left now.

 

[0.1.1.2.3.5.8.13.21.34.55]

Where is this skull thing? How close to the beg? I am in WO and going to fight Griffen tonight so would like to go try and find it.

The bird skull will not be available once the Griffin quest is complete.
I missed it... oh well.

 

[superseohyun]

so does anybody know how does finishers work?

 

[Aces&Eights]

LITERALLY the beginning, after the into cinematic. Where you talk to your mentor about Yen and get jumped by the mobs

Ahh, I think I grabbed it then. Whew. Thought you guys meant after you kill first foul pack in WO. It was laying on the table or something, right?

 

[Interfectum]

How badly did I screw up if I didn't pick up

Spoiler

the crystal bird skull

at the beginning of the game? I didn't even notice it but checking online apparently it's a thing you can find.

Here's the location if people want to go check for it: http://i.imgur.com/cjZiP1V.jpg

 

[Gr1mLock]

To force you to do something, and shove the "perfect dodge" mechanic down your throat.

Sometimes I feel like attacks are automated instead of being individual pokes that you can freely control; it is like a damn rhythm game. Sometimes I am near an enemy and press nothing, and I don't get hit, but when I press dodge (not perfectly timed), they somehow get extended range or automatically hit me. I have to confirm it though.

I mean..the combat isn't terrible but its certainly not great. I'd be fine with it as is if there wasn't some serious input delay.

 

[Chitown B]

ok I'm in the first Griffin fight and it's taking down half my life with one hit. This is fucking stupid.

I did all the pre-missions. I'm on the 3rd difficulty but still. I'm dodging and rolling but still getting hit. And I 100% Dark Souls.

 

[Parmadillo Marshmallow]

Does anyone know if switching to 720p makes the text appear larger on screen?

 

[Bad_Boy]

I looked around in the op and a few reviews but I couldn't find out what the average playtime is?

 

[Kiraly]

what does that skull thing do?

 

[Chitown B]

How badly did I screw up if I didn't pick up

Spoiler

the crystal bird skull

at the beginning of the game? I didn't even notice it but checking online apparently it's a thing you can find.

I grabbed it. But what is it for?

 

[Sephiroth_GR_]

ok I'm in the first Griffin fight and it's taking down half my life with one hit. This is fucking stupid.

I did all the pre-missions. I'm on the 3rd difficulty but still.

I'm on same difficulty. Use the thunderbolt potion, then use Aard sign and attack while it's on ground.

 

[Cheska]

How badly did I screw up if I didn't pick up

Spoiler

the crystal bird skull

at the beginning of the game? I didn't even notice it but checking online apparently it's a thing you can find.

DAMMIT! I missed it too ;_; Does it actually serve any purpose? I feel like I'm early enough where I can restart if I have to..

 

[Courage]

So as long as something doesn't have a silver bar, I should use the regular sword right?

Red health bar = steel
White health bar = silver

 

[Chariot]

ok I'm in the first Griffin fight and it's taking down half my life with one hit. This is fucking stupid.

I did all the pre-missions. I'm on the 3rd difficulty but still. I'm dodging and rolling but still getting hit. And I 100% Dark Souls.

Did you prepare yourself? Brewed potions, applied oils, sharpened the sword, stretched your fingers for ultimate dodging, prayed to Samual Jackson for luck, all that?

 

[Aces&Eights]

Here's the location if people want to go check for it: http://i.imgur.com/cjZiP1V.jpg

Wait, that's not the beginning lol. I am taking the beg as when you first start and are in the room with yennifer. This is in the open in WO. Dang it lol

 

[Onimusha78]

Really should stop playing this and like, go outside at some point.

 

[RK9039]

ok I'm in the first Griffin fight and it's taking down half my life with one hit. This is fucking stupid.

I did all the pre-missions. I'm on the 3rd difficulty but still. I'm dodging and rolling but still getting hit. And I 100% Dark Souls.

Same difficulty, I just spammed Quen. Shoot it down and get behind it or to the side.

 

[Alpende]

I played a couple more hours and I'm about to start the Griffin fight. Still need to get the used to potions and all again, haven't played the Witcher 2 since it came out.

 

[aravuus]

Oh goddamn it, I can't wait for a patch, I want to play. I got the job I had an interview for yesterday, I need to reward myself with some TW3. So, to probably, hopefully, lessen the freezing I should:
- Play in fullscreen
- Turn frame limiting to unlimited
- Roll back to earlier Geforce drivers (hopefully performance won't suffer too much)

Anything else? What a pain

 

[realcZk]

I grabbed it. But what is it for?

Not sure anyone knows yet, might unlock some extra dialogue/quest later or maybe does nothing. When you inspect the item in your inventory does it seem special/unique in any way? Will the game let you sell it or does it mark it as a quest item?

 

[woen]

Oh that shitty Nirthral (boss)

Spoiler

He can regen while being invincible and sending 3 to 4 shitty dogs. And so you have to kill him kinda fast for Gerald's power. I'm level 5, best gear I can have for that level, playing on normal. What the fuck.

 

[His Majesty]

ok I'm in the first Griffin fight and it's taking down half my life with one hit. This is fucking stupid.

I did all the pre-missions. I'm on the 3rd difficulty but still. I'm dodging and rolling but still getting hit. And I 100% Dark Souls.

Tip: don't get hit.

I assume his charge attack one hits you? It is relatively easy to avoid. Use thunderbolt, aard or igni and get on him when you shoot him out of the air.

 

[Chitown B]

I'm on same difficulty. Use the thunderbolt potion, then use Aard sign and attack while it's on ground.

it doesn't mention what it helps by using the potion. And it says to use the crossbow. Great instruction, game.

 

[CHC]

How do I sidestep with the gamepad? I can only seem to do roll, but the step is great because A) it looks cooler and B) it conserves stamina.

 

[Artanisix]

crystal skull is used to obtain the excalibur 2, as long as you get to the final dungeon in less than 12 hours of game time

 

[Saint9806]

Does the Herbalist come back?

Herbalist > Yennefer

Wait a minute... I'm prompted to meet Vessimir to fight the Griffin but have not run into the Herbalist yet. Yet, I have the

Spoiler

Thunderbomb

. I don't remember seeing her. Where can I find her?

 

[Sorian]

Just want to know one thing:

Herbalist: Y/N

Relevant to my interests.

 

[EatChildren]

Oh that shitty Nirthral (boss)

Spoiler

He can regen while being invincible and sending 3 to 4 shitty dogs. And so you have to kill him kinda fast for Gerald's power. I'm level 5, best gear I can have for that level, playing on normal. What the fuck.

It's part of the fight. Just keep going and he'll stop.

 

[Chariot]

it doesn't mention what it helps by using the potion. And it says to use the crossbow. Great instruction, game.

You can look it up. It's a potion like every other potion. Just go into your alchemy menu and look what you are actually brewing.

 

[Chitown B]

Same difficulty, I just spammed Quen. Shoot it down and get behind it or to the side.

I can't seem to do that yellow lock on that I can with enemies. And I am moving SO slow, like I'm in molasses.

 

[His Majesty]

it doesn't mention what it helps by using the potion. And it says to use the crossbow. Great instruction, game.

Thunderbolt - Increases attack power?

And Vesemir clearly hands you the crossbow before the Griffin fight, what did you think it was for? The crossbow is by the way completely optional.

 

[Sorian]

it doesn't mention what it helps by using the potion. And it says to use the crossbow. Great instruction, game.

Damn you game for not holding my hand *shakes fist*

 

[RK9039]

crystal skull is used to obtain the excalibur 2, as long as you get to the final dungeon in less than 12 hours of game time

Ah, never mind then.

I can't seem to do that yellow lock on that I can with enemies. And I am moving SO slow, like I'm in molasses.

I think even if you don't lock on to it, as long as you're looking at the Griffin, you'll shoot it down (or you can just manually aim). Using rolls instead of dodge is probably safer for this fight and quicker.

 

[Anung]

Fully explored the White Orchard and goofing off and exploring in these games is so much fun. Found some really decent armor and magic swords.

 

[fantomena]

Im overburdened, have 67/60 items, but even though I try to drop some items, the numbers doesn't change, it's still 67/60.

 

[Aces&Eights]

crystal skull is used to obtain the excalibur 2, as long as you get to the final dungeon in less than 12 hours of game time

Well, then. I've got 5 hours in and I'm still in white orchard. Guess I'm not getting Excalibur 2 lol.

 

[Allnamestakenlol]

my only complaints so far are my previous post and how incredibly janky the movement is

other than that im really enjoying it. moreso than 2 already

Yup - Geralt's movement is my only issue with the game. It's just tad too floaty and unpredictable at times. (Using 360 controller.) Having an absolute blast otherwise.

 

[Sephiroth_GR_]

it doesn't mention what it helps by using the potion. And it says to use the crossbow. Great instruction, game.

I found later in the game to not trust instructions regarding tactics on monsters. For example there're some flying enemies that were weak to a recommended sign and i found that another sign was A LOT MORE EFFECTIVE to take them down.

 

[Yibby]

Damn, 2 freezes in 30min now. Is there any solution for this ? Problem with the latest Driver ?

 

[Shining Sunshine]

Will I regret putting the game at the hardest difficulty?

 

[Hazaro]

There's like 5 ways you can kill the gryphon

Im overburdened, have 67/60 items, but even though I try to drop some items, the numbers doesn't change, it's still 67/60.

Items have weight. It's probably some maces or armor something. Can buy some saddlebags later on for +30(?) +70 +100 carry.

Will I regret putting the game at the hardest difficulty?

Depends how you play. If you are getting hit more than 4 times in encounters, then I'd swap it. You can change anytime though so give it a shot if you want.

 

[benzy]

Im overburdened, have 67/60 items, but even though I try to drop some items, the numbers doesn't change, it's still 67/60.

Dismantle some items.

 

[TangoAlphaLima]

Ah, never mind then.

Well, then. I've got 5 hours in and I'm still in white orchard. Guess I'm not getting Excalibur 2 lol.

http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Excalibur_II

 

[Aces&Eights]

Will I regret putting the game at the hardest difficulty?

Can you do a fist only run in bloodborne? And not die once?

http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Excalibur_II

Damn you.

 

[Sephiroth_GR_]

Dismantle some items.

Better yet, sell them.

 

[truestatic]

Will I regret putting the game at the hardest difficulty?

Can always lower it after. First fight is the hardest thing you'll face for a while, though, if only because you don't know the controls.

 

[Chitown B]

Thunderbolt - Increases attack power?

And Vesemir clearly hands you the crossbow before the Griffin fight, what did you think it was for? The crossbow is by the way completely optional.

I was saying the person said to use the force spell, but the game wants you to use the crossbow (which I was using)

 

[RK9039]

http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Excalibur_II

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNPvUmQ56t0

 

[epmode]

crystal skull is used to obtain the excalibur 2, as long as you get to the final dungeon in less than 12 hours of game time

Lols, that's not happening. I take my time in games like this. Still in White Orchard!

edit: A JOKE? THIS SHIT BE SERIOUS