The Inventor
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Hmm...is my crossbow bugged? I switched for a better one and when pressing RB ( default button), nothing happens. Same if I switch back to the first one.
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt |OT| Gwent Player, Monster Slayer, EVEN RACISM
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Norwegian_Imposter
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, thank godshinobi602
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Reading through Twitter and the thread, seen a number of people say they're not enjoying the combat. For those who don't, just wanted to chime in on how I approach it and I've been having a lot of fun:
-Be patient
-Know each enemy's weaknesses
-Don't get greedy and spam sword attacks, hit one strike, two strikes then back away
-Remember that dodging doesn't use stamina while rolling does
-Dodge smaller enemies to get quick hits in, rolling moves you too far away
-Roll away from larger enemies that have a long reach or large AOE attacks
-Use signs liberally
-Don't be afraid to experiment with signs, axii is good for getting quick hits in then backing away
-Run from a battle if odds are stacked against you, nothing wrong with that
-Don't be afraid to liberally use consumables to regain health while fighting
This is pretty much how I've bee playing and I've been having a blast.
-Be patient
-Know each enemy's weaknesses
-Don't get greedy and spam sword attacks, hit one strike, two strikes then back away
-Remember that dodging doesn't use stamina while rolling does
-Dodge smaller enemies to get quick hits in, rolling moves you too far away
-Roll away from larger enemies that have a long reach or large AOE attacks
-Use signs liberally
-Don't be afraid to experiment with signs, axii is good for getting quick hits in then backing away
-Run from a battle if odds are stacked against you, nothing wrong with that
-Don't be afraid to liberally use consumables to regain health while fighting
This is pretty much how I've bee playing and I've been having a blast.
whatsinaname
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Are you talking about the
1) Lag from you pressing a button to Geralt starting to do something
or
2) Lag from you pressing a button to outcome of intended action
Yeah I know, input lag. I still didnt get what you meant by taking advantage of the Eviorement
LookAtMeGo
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The density of the forests is incredible.
If you just mess around with slowly pushing on the thumb stick and seeing how much force it takes for Geralt to actually move and then how long it takes for him to change directions when moving its pretty crazy.
Both.
There is definite input lag no question but secondly because the game requires you to finish most animations before beginning another your second button press is going to feel extremely delayed.
Your early in the game but later there are environmental things you can take advantage of.
Exploding barrels, Gas pockets.
To use them effectively means positioning yourself out of the blast radius while getting the enemy in that radius.
Because the general movement and targeting is so bad taking advantage of these "traps" is a huge pain.
I'm enjoying it quite a bit but it's not in the same stratosphere as Bloodborne in my eyes. Combat and movement are my biggest areas of contention, and it would be enough for me to swear off the game completely if it weren't for the phenomenal quests. Seriously, if the quests weren't so incredibly well written, I would have sworn off the game in the first two or three hours. Other problems I have are Geralt's awful VO, quests that focus on using Witcher senses, and the repetitive environments. Witcher 3 has the same problem most open world games have in that they try to cram so many features in that none of them have the polish they deserve and thus, none of them are all that fun.
I'd personally give it a 7 or an 8 solely on the back of its quest design and technical merits.
I'd go with the one above it if you're a completionist (Eg collect everything you can, do as many side quests as possible etc) and Story and Sword if you mainly focus on the main story. Otherwise you get over levelled far too quickly and the challenge is lost.
There aren't. You can spec into damage reduction while dodging (100% with 5 points), but I'm not sure when exactly it applies as I've gotten smacked around with it more often than not.
Norwegian_Imposter
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The density of the forests is incredible.
Console or PC?
LookAtMeGo
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I got the same ending as you.
Nothing1016
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The only thing really bothering me about this game is the Menus. They are slow and cumbersome. I understand they can't change the UI but at least speed up the process so it doesn't feel like a chore.
JeffG
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Also, try changing up fast/Heavy attack.
I put all my points in fast but was having some issues with certain monsters, but heavy attacks worked wonders.
Veritigo_X
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I did the same thing, but maybe take some advice from me: turn those off on your map. It becomes really distracting once you're out of the prologue area and I found myself enjoying stumbling on them much more than actively hunting them out. I'll probably turn them back on once I'm farther in the game to see what I missed.
Norwegian_Imposter
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still look phenomenal!
Yeah its an incredible looking game. Absolutely amazing art direction
I only played the Witcher 2 once. If I had a problem with that game it was too long for me to justify multiple playthroughs even with new content through those.
That said I'm almost happy with my Witcher 2 storyline/progression saved. Went down Roche's path and made sure that he had his revenge. The only thing I sort of wish I had done differently is let Letho live.
Though at the time, I fought him not really because of what he did as a "Kingslayer" (especially since it'd be hypocritical given my own actions) or even as a servant of Nilfgaard (especially since his story made clear he was doing it for the good of Witcher's). I sort of fought him more along the lines of thinking it was a necessary battle to see "which one of us really was better", like an old Wild-West standoff, and in that regard it was satisfying. But for a Witcher 3 playthrough, I'm not sure.
Is there a way to alter your save file when starting Witcher 3? Or do you have to create a new progression from scratch? It was just that one thing...
That said I'm almost happy with my Witcher 2 storyline/progression saved. Went down Roche's path and made sure that he had his revenge. The only thing I sort of wish I had done differently is let Letho live.
Though at the time, I fought him not really because of what he did as a "Kingslayer" (especially since it'd be hypocritical given my own actions) or even as a servant of Nilfgaard (especially since his story made clear he was doing it for the good of Witcher's). I sort of fought him more along the lines of thinking it was a necessary battle to see "which one of us really was better", like an old Wild-West standoff, and in that regard it was satisfying. But for a Witcher 3 playthrough, I'm not sure.
Is there a way to alter your save file when starting Witcher 3? Or do you have to create a new progression from scratch? It was just that one thing...
Apoleptica
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This is in no way meant to be an insult but this game strongly reminds me of the first Fable. The art style, the combat, the magic, the creatures, the wooden houses, the peasants, etc. The Witcher 3 is what I expected the first Fable to be when it was first announced by Peter Molyneux, and although it was never as vast and as expansive as everyone was led to believe it would be it was still a great game. The Witcher 3 in 2015 delivers on the promises that Peter Molyneux made about Fable in 2001.
Enter the Dragon Punch
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BigJonsson
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So I'm going to guess there is no way to make the item text easier to read?
BLACK AMERICAN PSYCHO
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I have been killing drowners all day and still haven't seen any brains, what's going on? I need them for a side quest.
Apoleptica
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Cdpr is working on a patch to fix the text sIze in the game. Not sure when's t will be released though.
The point is, there rarely are "best" choices. There are just choices and consequences.
Pattycakes
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Anyone know how fix the bug for The Apiarian Phantom contract? It's supposed to open the basement doors for me, as I was given a key, but they don't seem to open.
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Finally got my first red mutagen, that's 20% AP right there!
Applesauce
Boom! Bitch-slapped!
Took me a while, too. I killed them all in the area near the castle-like structure to the north. Had to leave and come back, eventually picked up 2.
SkinnerSw33t
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Much later in the game, I realized that I didn't get a noonwraith mutagen. Is that a bug or just chance? Are there other noonwraiths outside of that particular quest?
The Last Wizard
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Romance question
if you choose to sleep with Keira does it mess up the possibility to be with yennifer or triss for the endgame?
Admiral Woofington
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Need a fucking weapon smith so I can have full ursine armor (basic). I'm level 18 so I can't do the enhanced (still gotta find, know where it is), superior and master versions (already have these diagrams).
Anybody know where a decent weaponsmith is?
Anybody know where a decent weaponsmith is?
Veritigo_X
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You can't rest. I eat food outside of battle and use Swallow potions in battle.
Admiral Woofington
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Quen is necessary imho. Either a boss that hits WAY too hard, or too many mobs. I have exploding quen as a necessity.
Pattycakes
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You can't regenerate health by resting in Blood and Bones difficulty. My best advice is either get a Swallow potion which works like a powerful water or pick up the Sun and the Stars ability. Swallow works great though if you don't want to take an ability point. Every time you run out of swallow, just meditate and you'll restock your swallow potion using any alcohol you have on you. I use Swallow for passive regen outside of fights, and food for during fights, since Swallow stops working if you get hit.
I have actually come across them, but havent try it yet, I usually dont in any game to be honest.
thequickandthedead
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Any tips for fighting the Wild at Heart werewolf? wrecks me everytime.
Chance Hale
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The botchling quest is infuriating on death march. Huge waves of spectures with no saving allowed.
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