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[Deadbeat]

I am curious about this as well, and do any of your witcher 1 choices matter if you imported them in to your witcher 2 save?

I know depending on what you did in Witcher 1 you got different armor and weapons at the beginning and they were good for the prologue for W2, but Im curious about this in W3.

I want to see old faces once again as well. Give me some easter eggs based on little things from the previous saves.

 

[OmegaDL50]

I believe enemies respawn after three in-game days.

Sounds similar to Morrowind reset cycles. I believe that was also 72 Hours for a total cell reset.

 

[Xater]

Is collecting/playing the card game essential? Doesn't look like a good time to me.

No, you don't have to play it at all.

 

[Boof]

I'm trying to buy and preload this on PSN but the store wont load up. Is anyone else having this issue?

 

[faer0n]

Maybe someone who is already playing can tell me. I am lvl 4 ATM and in

Spoiler

velen

.
Minor spoilers ahead(main quest)

Spoiler

i just found The agent i am supposed to meet and now have two new main quests (witch and bloody lord) but all the unknown places i visit are full of enemies above lvl 10. does the game want me to do some main quests first or is there a part of the map thats more suitable for my lvl?

 

[LifEndz]

I'm playing on PS4 and I have noticed no framepacing issues. It is seriously fine and looks amazing. I pan the camera while horseriding very often and maybe every 5-6 times there's a moment's frame-loss. But that's very rare.

Thanks for this. Have the PS4 version preordered, but all the frame rate stuff had me thinking maybe it's best to wait for a few patches. Looking forward to picking mine up tomorrow.

First Witcher game, but I have plenty of experience with these types of games. Going to try the difficulty above normal and hope I fare okay.

 

[MrRoflWaffles]

Cool cool. I don't know much about it. Can you go around like collecting cards? Any kind of tournament or something?

Yeah you can find cards in-game. Remember a streamer finding

Spoiler

a Foltest card yesterday, and there were some NPCs teaching each other the rules in an inn

.

Spoiler tagged because it doesn't hurt to be on the safe side I guess. Don't think it's story related, though.

 

[krpiper]

I like the xbox controller better but I want the better performance of the ps4.

How noticeable is the performance drops/performance gap between the two?

What to do GAF?

 

[Applesauce]

My GOG page says available in just under 7 hours (US), so it will be ready right about the time I get home from work, perfect

 

[MrRoflWaffles]

I like the xbox controller better but I want the better performance of the ps4.

How noticeable is the performance drops/performance gap between the two?

What to do GAF?

Check out Blimblim's analysis:

Well the comparison thread has been locked as I was posting this, hopefully this will be ok in here, otherwise please feel free to remove this post.
Anyway, I've just finished the first prototype of my frame rate analysis system, it's extremely rough right now, but I think it's not too bad in terms of accuracy.
So I use the two clips from the comparison video I did yesterday, and it yielded some pretty interesting results:
This is PS4:

This is X1:

Quick explanation for the last 3 info. Max dupes is the maximum of times a frame was duplicated in the video, the two pace info show how many times (and why) the game deviated from a perfect 29.97 fps. Short pace means a frame was shown immediately after the one before (at 29.97 each frame is supposed to be duplicated once), long pace means that a frame has been duplicated at least twice. Obviously you want these to be as close to 0 zero as possible for the game to look smooth.
So yeah, the X1 version is unlocked, and (at least for me) it leads to very very ugly frame pacing problems, and in the end it looks way less smooth than on PS4.

 

[BumRush]

No probs mate.

I'll check again for you - but I'm not 100% certain you get experience from killing low-level mobs. We didn't in The Witcher 2. But near the beginning of TW3 it told me "you can get experience from finishing quests and killing monsters", so surely you can.

I'll go slay a few Drowners or Corpsers and let you know if I can level much then again, I'm struggling to survive in general. It takes a lot of work to get ingredients together to make healing potions (the Swallow potion) and it's relatively costly to buy healing foodstuffs.

You may be better playing on Normal, too. That'll still have the odd challenge and should let you feel very OP.

Excellent, I'll check back here.

 

[Denton]

I am fairly certain this will be the best videogame I will have ever played.
The excitement is getting unbearable.
Also, launch trailer today

PSA: If there happens to be a Launch Trailer today & you are sensitive to light spoilers (returning characters, etc.), might wanna skip it.

 

[His Majesty]

Fueling the hype a bit more

Pushsquare - 10/10

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt sets a new standard for open world RPGs. Its shockingly cohesive world is as beautiful as it is demanding, and it's packed full of mature content that throws you from one emotional response to the next. Its storytelling is superb, its combat is grippingly refined, and its often unforgiving nature only lends itself to a brilliantly rewarding experience. In an industry that's flooded with so many by-the-book open world titles, Wild Hunt stands out as a true labour of love from a developer that's uncompromisingly passionate about its creative freedom. Geralt's incredible adventure is nothing short of a masterpiece.

 

[Caja 117]

Question:

If I buy right now the Witcher 3 on the PSN on a computer browser, will it start doing to preload? or do I have to start it in my PS4, note that I have my ps4 on rest mode and do all the updates automatically.

 

[ExiledMarkzmen]

Thinking about buying this. Anyone know if I should even bother considering ive never finished the first two?

 

[hemo memo]

Cool cool. I don't know much about it. Can you go around like collecting cards? Any kind of tournament or something?

You can buy cards and you get cards for winning games vs NPCs, there's also side quests for the card game.

 

[Tovarisc]

Can I change my location through a VPN and get it early...? >.>

Considering that digital copies are unlocked at same time globally doing VPN trickery won't do you any good.

 

[Krappadizzle]

here is me doing some of the game play thing

Wait till he drops his fookin' guard.

 

[Ibuki]

Question:

If I buy right now the Witcher 3 on the PSN on a computer browser, will it start doing to preload? or do I have to start it in my PS4, note that I have my ps4 on rest mode and do all the updates automatically.

I'm pretty sure you will have to press the download to ps4 button after purchasing, but as long as your ps4 is in rest mode it will pre load after you press that.

 

[v0mitg0d]

Okie dokie, streaming in 5 mins over here at 1080P: http://www.twitch.tv/eatgames

 

[Respawn]

I just saw two hares fuck.

pics or it didnt happen

 

[Fine Ham Abounds]

Why are you wasting his time with such inane questions like this when there are still more questions about which animals can and can't be hit to be answered?

Clearly this is less relevant than screenshots of Yennifer's butt

 

[UpDownLeftRight]

Anyone know how far the 9Gb preload lets you play on PS4? I'll have that downloaded by the time it unlocks but I'll probably only be halfway through the whole download. I'm guessing that most of the other 20gb is stuff like FMV's and audio from much later parts in the game so probably won't be hitting any blockers, but if anyone can confirm would be great.

 

[Khayam]

Question:

If I buy right now the Witcher 3 on the PSN on a computer browser, will it start doing to preload? or do I have to start it in my PS4, note that I have my ps4 on rest mode and do all the updates automatically.

Buy it and don't forget to launch the download from the computer Store right after the purchase recap.

 

[ironcreed]

Fueling the hype a bit more

Pushsquare - 10/10

 

[banefirelord]

7 hours to finish reading Blood of Elves, watch all the Witcher 1 and 2 recap vids and beat Far Cry 4 so I don't feel guilty about starting another huge open world game when I haven't beaten the one I just bought a few weeks ago.

Let's do this.

 

[Skilletor]

Clearly this is less relevant than screenshots of Yennifer's butt

Yennifer's butt is the only reason I'm in this thread.

 

[murgo]

Yeehaw, went to Gamestop and got my copy early. Can't wait to dive in

 

[Cyborg]

Guys,

MediaMarkt in The Netherlands is selling the game. Can anyone tell me how the game is on PS4?

Are the graphics good? And how is the gameplay?

 

[Denton]

7 hours to finish reading Blood of Elves, watch all the Witcher 1 and 2 recap vids and beat Far Cry 4 so I don't feel guilty about starting another huge open world game when I haven't beaten the one I just bought a few weeks ago.

Let's do this.

Good luck!

Fuck FarCry 4 though. That shit epitomises everything that is wrong with open world design. If you have to prioritize, just drop that. Finish Blood of Elves.

(too bad you cannot finish whole saga in time, it is spectacular)

 

[Applesauce]

pics or it didnt happen

Spoiler

That's from Shadow Warrior tho

 

[erawsd]

 

[Skilletor]

Yeehaw, went to Gamestop and got my copy early. Can't wait to dive in

whaaaaaaaaaaaaaat? Gamestop is selling this early?

 

[ironcreed]

I'm good. Let me have it.

 

[Denton]

I wanted to get surprised, but since I already read here

Spoiler

Letho

is in the game, and instead of getting annoyed I just got even more excited, I am going to watch this

 

[Sorian]

So, I didn't own witcher 2 on PC, I played it on one of the consoles. I've got this one ready to go for PC and I want to use that save from the OP to transfer over to this one. Where can I put the save so that this game recognizes it?

 

[Salaadin]

I just saw two hares fuck.

Do you have hareworks enabled?

 

[MrRoflWaffles]

Do you have hareworks enabled?

pahahaha

 

[Blade30]

I wanted to get surprised, but since I already read here

Spoiler

Letho

is in the game, and instead of getting annoyed I just got even more excited, I am going to watch this

Well

Spoiler

Letho

isn't rally a spoiler now, since you saw him (at least big part of him) in the Sword of Destiny Trailer.

 

[Bytes]

I am curious about this as well, and do any of your witcher 1 choices matter if you imported them in to your witcher 2 save?

Your Witcher 1 choices do have an effect on your Witcher 2 game, but they are not major (but still cool). Not to mention that you get to import your armor and weapons.

 

[JigglesBunny]

I'm not a big RPG guy.
The combat looks pretty subpar.
I've never played a Witcher game before.
I doubt I'll ever get 100% completion.

But GAF, I think I want to buy this. What's wrong with me?

 

[Clockwork5]

I played about half of the Witcher 2 and liked the voice acting and plot.

I did not like and stopped playing because of the combat, inconsistent difficulty, a certain level of jank and bugginess, uninteresting side quests and adult material that seemed forced on a adolescent level.

Now that list may seem like enough to steer clear; however, I really like the look of this game and something is pulling me in. Reviews are outstanding and I need a good open ended RPG in my life. (I did not care for Dragon Age) help me GAF.

Also, I won't be salty if I don't like it. These things happen. Should I bite? Does this game feel relatively polished for an open world RPG? Has the combat improved?

 

[rashbeep]

I wanted to get surprised, but since I already read here

Spoiler

Letho

is in the game, and instead of getting annoyed I just got even more excited, I am going to watch this

Pretty sure he was already revealed in the SoD trailer.

 

[Ibuki]

whaaaaaaaaaaaaaat? Gamestop is selling this early?

No but if the one they are talking about did break street date they are fucked.

 

[Pewpewlazors99]

Currently reading through the thread looking for the answer but...

Can you import your Witcher 2 save?

If you don't have your Witcher 2 save is there a way to import your choices? (I heard there was but don't know if it got confirmed)

Thanks!

 

[His Majesty]

Currently reading through the thread looking for the answer but...

Can you import your Witcher 2 save?

If you don't have your Witcher 2 save is there a way to import your choices? (I heard there was but don't know if it got confirmed)

Thanks!

Yes & Yes

 

[artsi]

I'm not a big RPG guy.
The combat looks pretty subpar.
I've never played a Witcher game before.
I doubt I'll ever get 100% completion.

But GAF, I think I want to buy this. What's wrong with me?

You've been contaminated by hype.

Just go with it, lol.

 

[ironcreed]

I'm not a big RPG guy.
The combat looks pretty subpar.
I've never played a Witcher game before.
I doubt I'll ever get 100% completion.

But GAF, I think I want to buy this. What's wrong with me?

Infectious hype. The game also looks pretty darn spectacular, so it's understandable.

 

[murgo]

whaaaaaaaaaaaaaat? Gamestop is selling this early?

Happens all the time at my local GS. At least here in Germany

 

[Parsnip]

Was Yennefer ever mentioned in the earlier games? Of what I've seen they don't really introduce her in W3, so I'm just wondering if there's some story bit from 1 or 2 that I'm forgetting. The way the opening of W3 treats her, it almost seems like I should know her already, but I don't.