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[bbd23]

so I cant talk to the blacksmith in velen anymore?

where can I go to repair my weapons.

edit: im dumb

 

[Dragon1893]

Yeah, the crafting is as basic as it gets lol.

 

[Esch]

Pardon me if this is a stupid question but is Novigrad the big city up north in Velen? Or is that its own area?

 

[Norwegian_Imposter]

It just exposed the problems with the game, and probably the reason I've never invested in a game like this.

Absolutely hated Dark Souls etc, should have known.

So maybe its not the hit boxes and just your inexperience or disdain for this type of game?

 

[SaberVulcan]

So I remembered someone asking whether or not you can find monsters that are stronger than you randomly out in the wild.

Yeah I am level 7 and I have come across several level 15-20 monsters. Managed to kill the level 15 after trial and error (and getting 2 shot many times). Also killed that level 7 monster near the level 1-2 area.

So, they exist, and are usually guarding something.

 

[The_Hitcher89]

Fuck me, Emerald Dust is expensive

Wanted to craft those

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Viper swords

 

[matrix-cat]

So I remembered someone asking whether or not you can find monsters that are stronger than you randomly out in the wild. Earlier I was just exploring stuff and I came across this hill. At the base of it was a level 14 Wyvern, and at the top was this thing which was level 19. I was only a level 11 when I killed it. For anyone that wants to know, it's a

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Cyclops

I found this same spot, but at level 5. Considered running away, but I managed to pull a nifty little manoeuvre with that

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Cyclops

by leading him around the little building he was protecting, then looping around the back to get at his sweet treasure. Good LORD he had some amazing stuff, but I don't think I'm going to be able to craft the gear from those diagrams for another thirty hours or so

 

[Anung]

Trying to rock that Virgil look

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Shame you can't dye clothes/armour to change their colour.

 

[His Majesty]

Pardon me if this is a stupid question but is Novigrad the big city up north in Velen? Or is that its own area?

Yep that's Novigrad.

 

[Inferno313]

I'm curious if there's repercusions for romancing both triss and yen. Seems like there would be.

I looked this up as I was curious too. Light Spoilers first to answer your question. Detailed Spoilers below.

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There are. If you want to know what happens look below.

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Sounds like what happens, is at the end of the game, the two ladies invite Geralt upstairs for what seems like a threesome, before they both walk out leaving him handcuffed to the bed. I'm not sure if the situation resolves itself by the very end of the game or if that leaves Geralt single, haha.

 

[Veritigo_X]

Okay just got to the Family Matters quest and I officially don't like playing the game anymore.

Having to repeat a quest 20+ times because of the poor camera and hitboxes is so frustrating.

The crafting mechanic is far too complicated, the weapon durability an absolute pain, and the combat isn't rewarding.

So disappointed, bought it digitally too.

Camera is definitely a problem, but one I managed to mostly fix by turning the camera sensitivity down. I'm not sure about your other complaints, especially the hitboxes and crafting ones. Hitboxes are fair and crafting is as standard as it gets. Get ingredients, make thing. I don't know how it could be easier unless they got rid of the ingredients part.

Kept dying in the second part, only had some meat for healing and the camera made it hard to see where attacks came from.

Are you using potions?? You should be using those for healing.

 

[Opus Angelorum]

Why did you have to repeat the quest 20 times?

How is the crafting mechanic complicated? It's the standard. "Have enough of each ingredient" mechanic.

How often have you had to repair? I've had to do it 3 times in 15 hours, which is not bad.

Kept dying in the second part, only had some meat for healing and the camera made it hard to see where attacks came from.

Crafting I don't understand, there are so many items that seem completely useless.

Had to repair armour once, but couldn't repair my silver sword.

I also spent an hour trying to do a contract in a cave. Kept looking and looking for something, killed everything but nothing would happen. Go into the quest screen and up pops a warning that the quest is too high a level (22) to complete. Why offer it at all?

 

[Esch]

Yep that's Novigrad.

Thanks

Fuck me, Emerald Dust is expensive

Wanted to craft those

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Viper swords

I actually had some Emerald Dust, and then I traded it away like an idiot cause i was broke and now i can't craft that :lol

 

[Saint9806]

Fuck me, Emerald Dust is expensive

Wanted to craft those

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Viper swords

I got some Emerald Dust last night after killing a

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Level 7 Wraith near a Place of Power in White Orchard.

 

[Tiops]

Is there any site that contains information on where to gather specific resources for crafting? I have tons of recipes but almost all of them are missing components.

 

[Relix]

Damn, that fight in the caves,

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the one after the gollem. God dammit was that White Hunt guy though. After two deaths I figured it out (or cheesed it out?) when the witch attacks him I jumped in then backdashed. Had to keep at it. Loving the difficulty so far (even on normal, hey I am a wimp ).

 

[Tenebrous]

I just got the 1.03 update. How are people finding the performance post-patch?

On PC? Identical. Rock steady 30fps at 1440p/Ultra no Hairworks.

Anyone else find the side content lacking? Sure, it's head and tails ahead of shite like Skyrim, but there's nout memorable, and nothing lasting more than 10 or so minutes so far. Maybe it'll change further into the game, but I miss the days where RPGs had side quest-chains that'd rival those of a modern RPGs main quest.

 

[Admiral Woofington]

I looked this up as I was curious too. Light Spoilers first to answer your question. Detailed Spoilers below.

Spoiler

There are. If you want to know what happens look below.

Spoiler

Sounds like what happens, is at the end of the game, the two ladies invite Geralt upstairs for what seems like a threesome, before they both walk out leaving him handcuffed to the bed. I'm not sure if the situation resolves itself by the very end of the game or if that leaves Geralt single, haha.

Thanks. Regardless I'm team triss all the way.

 

[Norwegian_Imposter]

Made the griffin set of gear. Shit looks fresh as fuck.

waaah where do folk find this stuff?!? so jealous

 

[Norwegian_Imposter]

Kept dying in the second part, only had some meat for healing and the camera made it hard to see where attacks came from.

Crafting I don't understand, there are so many items that seem completely useless.

Had to repair armour once, but couldn't repair my silver sword.

I also spent an hour trying to do a contract in a cave. Kept looking and looking for something, killed everything but nothing would happen. Go into the quest screen and up pops a warning that the quest is too high a level (22) to complete. Why offer it at all?

so you can plan and prepare for it. Dont do it then, thats not really a complaint, I like the fact I can see what quests I have to do before I am able to.

 

[The_Hitcher89]

Does the game give you Weapon and Armour diagrams of roughly the same level you are when you find them, or are they fixed?



Life would be be better if durability didn't exist in games outside of limited use items

 

[Veritigo_X]

Does the game give you Weapon and Armour diagrams of roughly the same level you are when you find them, or are they fixed?

Fixed I believe. I've found some crazy high level diagrams that I won't be able to use for awhile.

 

[Opus Angelorum]

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Are you using potions?? You should be using those for healing.

Had a vitality potion, but it didn't heal much.

I'm playing this game wrong probably.

 

[Sephiroth_GR_]

I can't seem to find the Moon Dust bomb Recipe... Can someone tell me where it is?

Also the Beast oil but that isn't much important right now. I cannot beat the

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Jenny of the wood

without the bomb ;_;, at least not on Death's March.

Ok just beat the quest. I was lv 13 btw. Enhance weapon and armor nearby the village, go to fight place, apply spectre oil, use Wyvern Decotion(increases attack after each successful blow),use Yrden sign and hit it ONLY INSIDE THE CIRCLE.Took me a few tries and experimentations to figure it out.

And without the Moon Dust Bomb!

 

[toastyToast]

Man, I love the clothing textures. So good.

The leather looks ridiculous

The armor even has an interesting story behind it. Griffin guy was a total bro

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who was robbed as he lay dying ;_;

waaah where do folk find this stuff?!? so jealous

It's the treasure hunt quest in Velen. You can start it by buying the map from one of the merchants in Midcopse.

 

[Opus Angelorum]

And I have two bombs equipped, but no idea how to use them.

 

[Facism]

no crashes before the patch. 2 after the patch. Fucksake.

annnd again. Trash patch.

 

[Inferno313]

Kept dying in the second part, only had some meat for healing and the camera made it hard to see where attacks came from.

Crafting I don't understand, there are so many items that seem completely useless.

Had to repair armour once, but couldn't repair my silver sword.

I also spent an hour trying to do a contract in a cave. Kept looking and looking for something, killed everything but nothing would happen. Go into the quest screen and up pops a warning that the quest is too high a level (22) to complete. Why offer it at all?

I don't really know how to answer other than asking if you've never played an RPG before? This crafting system is how crafting works in probably the majority of RPGs, it's one of the most basics versions of the system.

Likewise, many RPGs allow you to take on quests that are too high a level for you. I think the game should do a better job at surfacing the level requirement for the quest when you first get it, but it's all there in the quest log for you to look at before you commit to anything. Which is how a lot of RPGs handle quests.

You should be using potions for healing in combat. Or just meditate afterwards, unless you're playing on a harder difficulty.

 

[The_Hitcher89]

Fixed I believe. I've found some crazy high level diagrams that I won't be able to use for awhile.

Good, otherwise I'd be annoyed that I picked up the

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Viper

diagrams early

Close to leaving White Orchard, nearly level 4

 

[Tenebrous]

And I have two bombs equipped, but no idea how to use them.

PC?

Hit tab, select them like you would a sign (Signs are on top, equipment on bottom), aim and release with MMB.

 

[Ray Wonder]

no crashes before the patch. 2 after the patch. Fucksake.

Oh no, I had 0 crashes in my 10 hours so far. If this patch fucks up my streak I'm gonna be upset.

 

[Newman96]

Characters in this are really great, love The Baron and Dijkstra

 

[Veritigo_X]

Had a vitality potion, but it didn't heal much.

I'm playing this game wrong probably.

Are you refilling potions by meditating? You only need one hard alcohol and all your potions/oils/bombs will be refilled.

 

[Opus Angelorum]

I don't really know how to answer other than asking if you've never played an RPG before? This crafting system is how crafting works in probably the majority of RPGs, it's one of the most basics versions of the system.

Likewise, many RPGs allow you to take on quests that are too high a level for you. I think the game should do a better job at surfacing the level requirement for the quest when you first get it, but it's all there in the quest log for you to look at before you commit to anything. Which is how a lot of RPGs handle quests.

You should be using potions for healing in combat. Or just meditate afterwards, unless you're playing on a harder difficulty.

Playing on Blood and Bones.

Never played an RPG before outside of a few hours on DaRk Souls.

 

[MrCompletely]

It just shows the quality of the game. I am taking my time exploring and doing side quests. I don't feel compelled rushing through the continent/main story.

The thing I appreciate the most about this game is that the world isn't ending (at least insofar as White Orchard), and there's no urgency underscoring the primary quest line. You're encouraged to live the day-to-day of a Witcher.

 

[Opus Angelorum]

PC?

Hit tab, select them like you would a sign (Signs are on top, equipment on bottom), aim and release with MMB.

Xbox One.

Are you refilling potions by meditating? You only need one hard alcohol and all your potions/oils/bombs will be refilled.

I have oil in inventory but can't select, do I need to craft it?

 

[Vitor711]

waaah where do folk find this stuff?!? so jealous

It's in the

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Dragon Slayer cave found to the south-east of the bloody baron's city, in the forest over the river. It's near a questline that involves the witches, just above the orphanage.

Totally worth seeking out the armour it's baller as shit.

 

[JambiBum]

I found this same spot, but at level 5. Considered running away, but I managed to pull a nifty little manoeuvre with that

Spoiler

Cyclops

by leading him around the little building he was protecting, then looping around the back to get at his sweet treasure. Good LORD he had some amazing stuff, but I don't think I'm going to be able to craft the gear from those diagrams for another thirty hours or so

I've found quite a few different places now where I've had to just go NOPE and run away. Then I level some and go back when I feel ready. That monster was one of the harder ones I've fought just because he was faster than I anticipated. Once I got the timing down I managed to kill him. I also found a (monster spoiler)

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Gargoyle

where I had to go back to fight later. The guarded treasure locations will usually have some of the more unique monsters attached to them.

 

[-tetsuo-]

It just exposed the problems with the game, and probably the reason I've never invested in a game like this.

Absolutely hated Dark Souls etc, should have known.

Such as?

 

[Ray Wonder]

Xbox One.

Same deal. You have to select them like a Sign. Hold LB. The bombs are at the bottom of the wheel.

Hit RB to use them after you select them.

 

[Inferno313]

Playing on Blood and Bones.

Never played an RPG before outside of a few hours on DaRk Souls.

If you've never played an RPG before you should honestly be playing on normal. You'll have a better time.

 

[Facism]

Oh no, I had 0 crashes in my 10 hours so far. If this patch fucks up my streak I'm gonna be upset.

make it 3 crashes in half an hour now. Pathetic.

 

[Shining Sunshine]

Axii is so cheap. I'm destroying everything with it on Death March difficulty lol.

 

[Sodding_Gamer]

The thing I appreciate the most about this game is that the world isn't ending (at least insofar as White Orchard), and there's no urgency underscoring the primary quest line. You're encouraged to live the day-to-day of a Witcher.

So much this.

So refreshing to play a game that is like this. Just explore, help people, loot people, and just take the world in. Rather than the need to rush through stuff to progress into the story.

 

[Serrato]

Ok just beat the quest. I was lv 13 btw. Enhance weapon and armor nearby the village, go to fight place, apply spectre oil, use Wyvern Decotion(increases attack after each successful blow),use Yrden sign and hit it ONLY INSIDE THE CIRCLE.Took me a few tries and experimentations to figure it out.

And without the Moon Dust Bomb!

Nice!

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But how can you keep it from healing itself?

 

[Ray Wonder]

make it 3 crashes in half an hour now. Pathetic.

I made the assumption that you're on PC, is that right?

 

[RoadHazard]

And I have two bombs equipped, but no idea how to use them.

Select from the quick menu like you would a sign, then press R1 (or equivalent). Did you not play the tutorial?

 

[Lunar15]

I like the implication that if Geralt drinks at night, he can drunkenly refill all of his potions, re-craft his bombs, and remake all of his oils.

 

[cresto]

Xbox One.



I have oil in inventory but can't select, do I need to craft it?

Bring up the wheel just like you would for spells (LB?) and equip on the of bombs. You can only do so one at a time. Then you use RB to toss the nade just like the crossbow. You can tap RB to throw the bomb at a selected enemy or hold RB to aim it. Best way to clear a bandit camp imo

Same goes for the torch. If you want to use it, equip it through the wheel, then hit RB to ignite the torch.

 

[Veritigo_X]

Xbox One.



I have oil in inventory but can't select, do I need to craft it?

You craft oils like potions, from the alchemy menu. Apply oils from the inventory screen.

Do you have the tutorial on? It should explain all this stuff to you explicitly.