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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt |OT| Gwent Player, Monster Slayer, EVEN RACISM
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It almost seems impossible how good this game is. The farther I get, the better everything about it does as well. It tells story better than most single-player games, has a more immersive world than almost any other open world (I can't say this better than GTA V's yet until I get farther on), is about as impressive technically as they come, and even its weakest point - combat - is still better than most.
I have a feeling I'm about to wrap up the main story quests here in Velen, but I have so much left to explore. I am almost level 9 now with about 25 points of interest and several contracts to complete. Think one can reach level 12 before leaving Velen?
I have a feeling I'm about to wrap up the main story quests here in Velen, but I have so much left to explore. I am almost level 9 now with about 25 points of interest and several contracts to complete. Think one can reach level 12 before leaving Velen?
VE3TRO
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What system you on? I've been on 1.01 for XB1 since launch day. Been online all the time and never been prompted for an update.
No, it's console certification that takes a week.
Thanks.
So it isn't as simple as one or the other but knowing what you need to craft a specific item and working towards that goal? I was hoping that I'd be able to take everything to one end or the other to keep things simple.
I really wish that there was an option to have the world map pop up instantly with a single touch of the DS4 touchpad. It's not terrible as it is but I find I refer to the map a lot so a single tap of the touchpad would be perfect for me.
It slows time. Only slightly but the effect is definitely there, it's my favourite potion actually.
My PS4 version has been on 1.01 too and hasn't updated or had a prompt or anything for it, too.
ClaptoVaughn
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What's with alchemy not letting me make a new potion/bomb unless I discard the empty icon from my inventory?
For example, if I used up my bombs, the inventory still shows the bomb but with 0/2 on it. Yet it won't let me craft anymore until I "drop" the 0/2 item.
Is this a glitch? I figured the icon would simply disappear after using them all.
For example, if I used up my bombs, the inventory still shows the bomb but with 0/2 on it. Yet it won't let me craft anymore until I "drop" the 0/2 item.
Is this a glitch? I figured the icon would simply disappear after using them all.
I'm on PS4 in the UK, I downloaded patch 1.02 on launch day.
You could in W2.
I guess it's a balance thing considering you can get oils that give you %50 damage. Also the tiers for oils in the alchemy tree look insanely good as well.
You meditate to restock bombs and potions, you don't need to re-craft them.
Meditating refills all bombs and potions.
SomedayTheFire
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When you meditate, it refills using alcohol.
As long as you have Strong Alcohol on you (alcohest or dwarven spirit), meditating will replenish bombs and potions.
What loading times? Are you on PC or console? I can warp to the other side of the map in 2 seconds. Try that in Bloodborne and come back to me in a few minutes when it's done.
Every alchemical item is refilled when you meditate, provided you have some alcohol in the inventory. You only need to craft potions, oils, bombs etc. once, then they're automatically refilled during meditation.
You spin me right round baby right round...
https://xboxdvr.com/gamer/Mr Noobcraft/video/2549130
https://xboxdvr.com/gamer/Mr Noobcraft/video/2549130
Don't craft a new one. Simply meditate and you get it replenished if you have some alcohol.
YankeeDonB
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This game has great battle themes. The exploration songs are good, but the battle themes are next level.
Song of the Sword Dancer is probably my favorite so far, best when it plays in a truly desolate swamp w/ crumbling ruins all around (a la Fyke Isle).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUCgYaUGdNA
Song of the Sword Dancer is probably my favorite so far, best when it plays in a truly desolate swamp w/ crumbling ruins all around (a la Fyke Isle).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUCgYaUGdNA
Those fast travel loading times are fine, but if you die and you need to respawn... that takes ages. Loading from a previous safe file takes a long time. I'm on console.
Dragon1893
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Yeah, just realized yesterday oils have to be applied outside of battle and I'm not a fan of that.
Fast travel loadings are fine but the loadings after I die are getting on my nerves (PC).
Fast travel loadings are fine but the loadings after I die are getting on my nerves (PC).
SlasherJPC
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When you finally find
How far in the main storyline are you?
Ciri
Oh, ok. Those ones are longer, but it's still not too bad on pc. Bloodbornes were hell, so I feel your pain.
Onimusha78
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Whenever I think I'm getting a hang of the combat in this game I get mauled by a bunch of frigging wolves
The bizarre thing is that fast travel is superfast.
Try going to a fast travel signpost. It'll take about 10-15 seconds to load a totally separate part of the map.
But if you die, and it has to load you about 100 feet away, it takes more than a minute.
I think what this tells us is that the save files for The Witcher 3 are absolutely huge. Clearly the game can load maps and spaces quite quickly when we aren't saving or loading character/inventory/story content but then when loading after death or initial start up, when the game is building a save file and gathering everything it needs for a certain save state, it takes bloody forever.
Wonder if they can optimise that on consoles. The death/initial start up load is a fucking killer.
link1201
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Awesome did not know that. Love this game 😁
ClaptoVaughn
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Holy shit I feel dumb.
I thought meditating was just a time-advance mechanic, now that it's no longer required for drinking potions like the last game. So I've used it like once and that was really early before I even crafted any potions or bombs.
Well at least I haven't wasted too many crafting items yet, since I've stolen more than enough free food to sustain myself.
Anyone on PC and getting crashes? Can you check your Event Viewer and go to Warning and then Display....do you have this message:
"Display driver nvlddmkm stopped responding and has successfully recovered."
Every crash that I get is related to this Warning error. Nvidia has a guide up on their forums to troubleshoot it but they say it could be any of these:
Im not ready to freak out yet as I know thse Nvidia drivers are faulty so Im hoping its related to that. Im just curious if others are seeing the same warning in Event Viewer.
"Display driver nvlddmkm stopped responding and has successfully recovered."
Every crash that I get is related to this Warning error. Nvidia has a guide up on their forums to troubleshoot it but they say it could be any of these:
Im not ready to freak out yet as I know thse Nvidia drivers are faulty so Im hoping its related to that. Im just curious if others are seeing the same warning in Event Viewer.
Same reason you can't eat food from the inventory, but can slot it into your quick slots and eat it there. . .
Hell yes, this theme is awesome. I'm surprised at how many different battle themes there seems to be, I suppose it varies based on where you are.
Dont lock on.
Lol
Yes. According to CD Projekt Red patch 1.03 is submitted for certification now and is due "very soon".
Lock-on is basically terrible, don't use it.
The soft lock on (camera pulls back, adjusts slightly so you can see enemies) is 100x better. Fighting against groups is basically unwinnable when you lock-on. [Edit: with lock-on off you can direct your attacks at enemies far more easily, and the camera being farther back with wider FOV means your spacial awareness is hugely increased.]
And always remember - dodge against monsters, block against humans. (Unless they have a big two-handed weapon, in which case, dodge.)
If those are your only issues, these tips should make the experience way more enjoyable for you.
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I can't seem to find a picture of it, do you have it?
Coming from the souls games, this is amateur at best.
CrichtonKicks
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Yes, they are excellent. Just one edition for all territories.
According to the guide there are
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Baldur's Gate 1 had insanely slow leveling (7-9 levels over a potential 75+ hours). I agree I really enjoy slow leveling myself.
>-Baron-Spamedi-<
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If you're on Broken Bones or higher it probably is handy to keep a small stock of extra ingredients until you have enough alcohol to not worry about running out as you can't replenish health by resting.
Far, but you still have a lot of quests left to do.
iRAWRasaurus
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My mods no longer work 
Gotta wait till a new version is release now.
Gotta wait till a new version is release now.
RoadHazard
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I've also got 1.02 (PS4), but I believe it's an EU-specific patch for localized DLC or something.
I'll admit I'm not that deep into the crafting yet, but no, I don't really think you can generalize it as "dismantle everything" or "craft everything into other things".
Try swiping up or down on the touch pad.
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