I don't think it is that bold. It certainly is debatable, but this game is easily one of the front runners.
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt |OT| Gwent Player, Monster Slayer, EVEN RACISM
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I don't think it is that bold. It certainly is debatable, but this game is easily one of the front runners.
>-Baron-Spamedi-<
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I think you might be right.
I've played and truly enjoyed many RPG's over the years but I haven't been this impressd or felt this excited about one since when Planescape: Torment came out.
I haven't finished W3 obviously but so far it really is right up there.
Yes, goosebumbs. Had to actually hold my mouth because the scene
when the crones appear the first time in person
Majukun
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they might also highlight some place of interest nearby..i haven't really figured out how most of them are discovered
SlasherJPC
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Honestly, I was having a hell of a time on the harder difficulty. I really don't like Witcher games for their difficulty I've discovered, when I put it on normal, then I get the most out of Witcher games and start enjoying them more. Maybe change it and see if it changes your thought?
Yup. I did the same thing...went down the full path one way and then when it gave me the out at the last second I took it. It felt right considering I was questioning it so much internally.
Yes.
And you also can sell them for one crown. But yes, atmosphere and immersion and to be able to take it out any time and chuckle.
Same here. It basically felt like that specific choice was made for me to properly role play it.
Ah yes. I see the a analogy you're going for. Yeah it makes some sense.
This. I absolutely loved Bloodborne and especially its combat but I'm more than glad Witcher does its own thing. People who want Dark Souls/BB combat implemented on every goddamn new game are getting very tiresome.
Anyone know if the witcher gear sets are all the same level when master crafted?? I'm sticking with the Griffin and have the enhanced version of it. I noticed that you don't get to wear the base version of the Ursine set until mid level 15-20(?). Was curious seeing my enhanced version is the same level requirements almost as the base Ursine set.
orthodoxy1095
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Do the upper level upgrades of the Cat/Feline armor keep that damn t-shirt look?
link1201
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I actually like it.
The get full arms.
Daffy Duck
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Obliterator
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Exactly. Bloodborne's combat was god tier but not every game needs to just play exactly the same. It would be a bummer if this worked the same, i love that its combat has its own distinct feel
FairXchange
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I think it deserves being in that conversation. I really want to try Pillars of Eternity but as of right now, Witcher 3 is just blowing my mind with what they've delivered to us.
Are there any sites yet with the full Witcher gear pictures?
The combat is hardly perfect but in my opinion it has more to do with enemy design than anything.
A lot of creatures attack instantly or with a really unnoticeable telegraph, like say endrega workers or any unarmed variant of wraith (the ones with swords are actually fun though).
Then there are the attacks that are too big to dodge with single regular dodges because of either movement or sheer arm length as they swipe, but are quick enough to almost put you in disadvantage if you decide to roll away. Drowners' moveset is loaded with these.
Then there are the monsters' whose size and frequency of stagger-breaking attacks mean that you're asking to get slammed in the face if you think about hitting them twice in a row, like all draconids I've encountered so far.
You can always take it slow play safe, but the monsters are too aggressive in groups, I can't count all the times when drowners basically leapfrogged off each other to keep me in a chain of dodges and rolls and did not leave me an opening until I had jumped out of their territory and they run back to their patrol spot.
I enjoy fighting wolves, nekkers, golems, ghouls, bears, normal wraiths, harpies, etc. Things that have weaknesses in their combat styles to exploit.
A lot of creatures attack instantly or with a really unnoticeable telegraph, like say endrega workers or any unarmed variant of wraith (the ones with swords are actually fun though).
Then there are the attacks that are too big to dodge with single regular dodges because of either movement or sheer arm length as they swipe, but are quick enough to almost put you in disadvantage if you decide to roll away. Drowners' moveset is loaded with these.
Then there are the monsters' whose size and frequency of stagger-breaking attacks mean that you're asking to get slammed in the face if you think about hitting them twice in a row, like all draconids I've encountered so far.
You can always take it slow play safe, but the monsters are too aggressive in groups, I can't count all the times when drowners basically leapfrogged off each other to keep me in a chain of dodges and rolls and did not leave me an opening until I had jumped out of their territory and they run back to their patrol spot.
I enjoy fighting wolves, nekkers, golems, ghouls, bears, normal wraiths, harpies, etc. Things that have weaknesses in their combat styles to exploit.
Indeed, I love diving. The underwater environments also vary a bit and are beautiful.
orthodoxy1095
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Thank God. I can't seem to find pictures of the finished armor sets for any of them.
I just got to
and unless there's a dramatic shift in Yennifer's attitude, I don't really see why Geralt is simping so hard on her. Outside of dat body, she just seems really bossy and dour.
Whereas with Trish and Geralt, it was like, two big dumb idiots getting in some rowdy adventures and having a grand ol' time, on equal footing. And that's not even accounting for their relationship in two either.
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Whereas with Trish and Geralt, it was like, two big dumb idiots getting in some rowdy adventures and having a grand ol' time, on equal footing. And that's not even accounting for their relationship in two either.
I'm approaching this conclusion as well. This game is scary good
Stratosphere
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I really hope there's a Gwent fix in this weeks ps4 patch. I was really looking forward to the minigame...
Combat in this game is fun. On death march and starting to over level. Im on level nine and my story missions are still level 6. Its also easy to cheese enemies.
Kiera was kicking my ass until i stepped out of the gate and killed her with the crossbow. She just stood there motionless.
Yep. Normally it is easy to scoff at 'greatest game ever' comments, but this game actually makes a strong case for it. The bar is raised so high in so many areas that I can't help but feel the same way. It is honest to goodness one of the finest games I have ever played and will probably end up being my favorite when it's all said and done.
I like the combat but I agree here. The tethering is a real bummer too, as despite these massive open spaces monsters refuse to chase or fight a few yards from their programmed spawn location. Too often exhilarating duels get ruined because enemies decide to go back to their little playground. Almost cheesy how easily you can remove one or two during that stage, and I kind of hate it.
Not as bothered by the aggression though, I like the dance of dodges while waiting for an opening, or creating one with magic/bombs.
fix for what? the crash at the beginning? that just happens once, it's okay afterwards, the minigame is super fun
MrPink93485
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Issue for me is that the Innkeeps disappeared from White Orchard before I got into the game so I missed out on some cards...
Cpt.Underpants
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I'm wearing the Griffin set, If I use replace one weapon do I lose a bonus stat?
Question about that sort of gear : I've been doing the scavenger hunt quests unlocking the armor 'recipes/blueprints' along the way, but where I'm at now (Level 13) I've only found one Master Armour maker, Fergus, I'm doing the questline associated with asking him to make the unique armors, and I've retrieved the tools from Skellige and am up to the part where you have to attain Griffon acid, I'll keep specifics vague to avoid spoiling to much, but naturally I can't kill the (roughly) level 24 Griffon just yet, but when I do -- will making special armors like the Witcher Gear and the Griffon gear be easily made at Fergus' workshop? Is finishing that "Master Armors" quest and retrieving the blueprints all I'm to do?
Lol this has been an issue in the first two games as well.
Never crashed on me in the tutorial, but I've had Gwent crashes in velen a couple times on ps4. I save before each match now.
Gravemind IV
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I don't want to get rid of my books and letters. Damn you OCD.
I like how I can seamlessly leave quests whenever I want and continue some other quest or start new one then I can come back and pick up the earlier quest whenever I want just form where I was. No "leaving mission area" or getting locked into a tube until you're done so far. And some of these quests actually interweave together, pretty good work here.
As I said earlier in the thread, the Press O To Quick Dodge Out of the Way of Fast Enemy Attacks is 1:1 in this game and Bloodborne. Ecen the animation is quite similar and you have to do it all the time in both. BB skills actually helped me in TW3, and this wasnt obvious until I watched my GF play it and she had no idea how to dodge like in BB.
Aside from that, yes they're totally different. The fact that you quickdodge so much in both though makes this single similarity a pretty big overlap.
No, but keep the item if you wanna upgrade it later on.
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