The_Hitcher89
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Horseracing with these controls :s
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Playing on PS4.
About the build,I am very undecided ,but I could say that I'm going with Magic.That's what I put my points into so far.The versatility is amazing.
What about you ?
WhiskerFrisker
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If you do the Gangs of Novigrad quest, will it affect any other quests?
Anyone knows?
Anyone knows?
Starsunder
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not gonna lie, this game is fucking amazing. the quest and lore, so good. just did the Fyke Island quest for Keira (sp?) and damn, craziness.
cant see anything else dethroning this as my game of the year, and maybe one of my favs of all time.
cant see anything else dethroning this as my game of the year, and maybe one of my favs of all time.
MarcoZombieCannon
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Especially when the whole "stop abruptly to avoid running into things" feature kicks in and makes you lose a race.
Roach is just really bad his ai needs sorting.
Fighting on a horse is basically impossible.
Just wait till they can shot through anything and like you said have pin point accuracy.Just got killed by a archer from about 10miles away. I couldn't even see him
Exentryk
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Well, I initially decided to go with Sword primary and Signs secondary, but now thinking of going more Signs primary with Sword secondary lol.
It's hard to decide until you've tested and tried things out in battle. That's why I'm not really pleased with the idea that you cannot learn all abilities. How do I know I want that ability if I haven't even used it? Since you can only slot 12 abilities, they should have let you learn everything and experiment. I might mod that later to test things.
WhiskerFrisker
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Well, you can always respect.
RazorbackDB
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Horseracing is pretty easy, the bad part is when it doesn't register the checkpoint and you just lose the race.
That pissed me off. Holding forward seems to help but it also makes Roach really unwieldy.
All you hear is a thud as the arrow hits you, they are op badly.
Alpha Centauri
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LMAO
"Fuck yeah! Summon the Bitches!"
Lambert
Exentryk
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Even then, it's tedious to try out various combinations when you don't have everything available at one time. Like I said tho, I might mod to learn everything, experiment, and then decide on what's the best build.
You can't go wrong with signs.
I think they're most interesting because they enable you to take on more overleveled enemies.
Good luck and happy witchering in this crazy game! XD
Drake
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Dear god. I played 37 hours and I thought that was a lot.
I pretty much put my entire life (except work) on hold for this game. This happens every few years for me. It happened with Skyrim, it's happening now and it'll probably happen when Cyberpunk 2077 comes out. I usually have a pretty good balance when it comes to this stuff, but if a game is THAT good it usually gets the best of me.
kamineko
Does his best thinking in the flying car
Just got killed by a archer from about 10miles away. I couldn't even see him
LOL, that's the only reason I use QUEN now. It's my archer detector
tycoonheart
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I'm about 8 hours into the game and the combat is just... destroying me. I almost have to do every fight 3-4 times, lots of consumables and potions to even make it work.
Anyone have tips that can help me out? Its gotten to the point where I pretty much dodge and parry so much every fight takes like 10+ mins.
Halp!
Anyone have tips that can help me out? Its gotten to the point where I pretty much dodge and parry so much every fight takes like 10+ mins.
Halp!
i just used a trainer to get every skill, can only use 12 anyway
Are you using Quen a lot?
Use your resources. Potions and oils make a huge difference. Read your bestiary. Use signs.
Use your resources.
tycoonheart
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No, I mostly use Igni and Aard.
Quen is the best sign, IMO. Saved my butt many times over.
Does your Roach tend to stop in the middle of the road for no reason? (Stamina is full so it can't be that)
I've started to fast travel and run on foot cause of the annoyance of the horse AI
Does your Roach tend to stop in the middle of the road for no reason? (Stamina is full so it can't be that)
I've started to fast travel and run on foot cause of the annoyance of the horse AI
Exentryk
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Lower the difficulty?
Before you go in to battle, put up Quen. Then, while still being outside of battle, ready another Sign (Igni or whatever). It'll charge really quick as you are outside of battle. Then rush in and take out what you can. Don't button mash. Hit once or twice with your sword and then dodge out. Observe enemy actions. Some enemies attack twice, so learn their patterns and dodge accordingly. If they are trying to surround you, you have to back out and think. Use the signs like Yrden and Axii to your advantage. Axii is great against humans. If a group is overwhelming, try to lure enemies out and pick them off one by one. Use potions like Tawny Owl (Stamina recharge for faster spell use) and Swallow (for health regen).
You can also check out some random fights in Death March difficulty in an early area while I was still learning the game. It might give you some pointers.
Quen, Quen, Quen. I'm playing on the hardest mode (Death March?) and Quen seems about an order of magnitude better than any other spell or bomb or... anything, really.
PhillipCostigan
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Maaaaaaaaaaaan the music in this game is so damn good. Riding around Ard Skellig, with only the sound of the wind and this incredible track...
it goes so far in showing just how well crafted this world is. Ard Skellig looks just damn stunning, and it's so peaceful just riding through it. The way the wind shakes the trees, everything is done to make you feel like you're a part of this beautiful world. I wish I didn't have to do life things so I could just wander around and explore that island all day.
it goes so far in showing just how well crafted this world is. Ard Skellig looks just damn stunning, and it's so peaceful just riding through it. The way the wind shakes the trees, everything is done to make you feel like you're a part of this beautiful world. I wish I didn't have to do life things so I could just wander around and explore that island all day.
I was having the same issue with the combat. I started using quen a lot to keep that extra layer of protection. Also use side step instead of roll. It giveg it gives you quicker movement that sets you up for better critical attacksattacks.
Early on I used Quen and Igni a lot. If you focus points and get the alt Quen you can use it to heal, a lot of stuff are weak to igni so it's typically always good. If you quen before a fight starts the stamina regens super fast and it serves as a hit of armor basically.
WhiskerFrisker
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Thoughts?
Shrennin
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I use Quen for various reasons, but when archers involved then Quen becomes useful for them while I have to change my normal route of attack involving Quen's help into something else (attack different ways without jeopardizing my protective shield being broken so I can be protected by archers).
Quen is by far the best spell in the game. the alternate is awesome, too.
Exentryk
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Yeah, I'll use that eventually. I don't want to do it now, coz then it'll take the thrill of learning new skills away. I want to be slowly adjusting to various new skills I unlock, and how I cope with what's available. So yeah, I'll do that at the end.
How do you manage to use sidestep well?
I find I more often then not always get hit when I just sidestep. If I roll away though I can manage better. (Obviously not ideal in tight encounters)
FreddieQuell
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Wow, I never use Quen. Crazy to hear so many people using it all the time. I'm on B&BB, but I usually stick with igni to try to get some burn damage over time, aard if I'm fighting a lower leveled enemy for the one hit kills, axii to cheese some higher leved enemies, and yrden for wraiths.
kamineko
Does his best thinking in the flying car
Well, just some general stuff
It's usually a bad idea to lock onto a target if you're dealing with a group
If you spot an archer, spam roll to get to him & kill him first. Archers will ruin everything if you let them. Quen is good for them, too, but be careful you don't get too dependent on it
Do you have a good variety of blade oils? They make a big difference. Find the recipes at herbalist and alchemist shops.
Is your sword any good? After 8 hours of play your starting silver sword probably sucks ass. You want the viper sword (at least).
Dodging is almost always better than rolling unless you need to cross the field in a hurry or avoid a special attack
Practice riposte to turn dudes with shield into hamburger. Block, strong, short.
Read the beastiary
If your armor is light (or medium with Griffin School Techniques) you can just hop around indefinitely. Attacking puts you at risk, so keep moving until you can make your move on your terms
Keep your stuff repaired
PhazonBlazer
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Is Skelige considered the halfway point of the main story?
Efren is G.O.A.T.
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I don't think I have gotten far into the yet because I try to do all secondary/treasure hunt/contract quests and question marks before doing the storyline ones.
Man this game is awesome!
Man this game is awesome!
Yep, the hold down run and he will follow the road doesn't work either. Roach once ran into the sea and stood under water getting attacked by drowners as it grazed.
I just keep my parry up and pivot to the enemies back for the critical attack. I use roll for enemies with long reach. The biggest thing I was doing wrong was not being patient. Sometimes I get clipped
Try to always have Quen up.
For the harder difficulties you pretty much always want to keep Quen up. As soon as it goes down, you back off and let your stamina recharge so you're able to use it again.
FreddieQuell
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That usually always work for me, bugs out sometimes at a crossroads though
Revengineer
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Mmm. Just bought myself a level 10 silver sword and upgraded from level 4.
I melt this filth now.
I melt this filth now.
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