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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt |OT2| Wanted to find Ciri, but everything Gwent wrong
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I keep forgeting to ask, can you get a place to mount up all these tropgies or something, or is there a store that will pay top coin for them? if not ill just sell them to a random vendor tbh, its not like I need gold anyway (got like 8k atm)
LonelyGreyWolf
Banned
No, but a dude in a church to the east of Novigrad will buy them for full price. He only carries 500 coins though.
Higgins113
Banned
Wow I didn't know the game was so problematic: http://imgur.com/9hJJWvC
Yep,I was hoping for something more or better but at the same time,it really caught me by surprise so it worked in that sense...
CitizenCope
Member
Not having fun fighting multiple enemies. I don't expect them to sit around and wait their turn like the AC series but I'm findining no rhyme or reason when fighting 4-8 of them.
You should be doing Main Story Quests
plasmawave
Banned
Guys trying to kill her is OK tho it seems but don't go calling her names!
Play on lowest difficulty
Well, guys try to kill Geralt as well, it's part of the game. Though they insult Geralt as well, the insults are towards his profession, not his sex, which is what I Anita is bringing up.
Wow, she goes HAM on it.
And it's problematic issues were addressed in this 'review' http://www.polygon.com/2015/5/13/8533059/the-witcher-3-review-wild-hunt-PC-PS4-Xbox-one
SRTtoZ
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Yea the combat in this game is pretty bad. Maybe it wouldn't be bad if the controls were better but everything is so non responsive in this game. I mean for fucks sake, when you press X on your horse it takes at least 3 seconds for your horse to even move. Very annoying stuff.
On a positive note I finally crafted the Griffin armor and got out of the Temerian set, so thats cool. I'm loving everything about this game except for the bugs and controls. Lets get some fixes for that and this game has GOTY potential.
For 1 on 1 fights especially big boss types I have a nice Axii/sword build that pretty much can stunlock non stop and use signs all the time with adrenaline points.
On a positive note I finally crafted the Griffin armor and got out of the Temerian set, so thats cool. I'm loving everything about this game except for the bugs and controls. Lets get some fixes for that and this game has GOTY potential.
For 1 on 1 fights especially big boss types I have a nice Axii/sword build that pretty much can stunlock non stop and use signs all the time with adrenaline points.
DXLelouch153
Banned
quen should help
His Majesty
Banned
The game covers mature subjects and doesn't shy away from them just for the sake of adhering to modern values. Which is a good thing.
Witchers actually do have emotions.
plasmawave
Banned
It's pretty satisfying when you get multiple guys with igni or aard.
Oh come now!
-MD-
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I just constantly dodge and try to find openings, throw down a slow sign (Yrden) to break them up a bit or roll away to create some distance.
I'm playing on the highest difficulty so you kinda have to do those things or you're dead.
His Majesty
Banned
Use Yrden for crowd control.
VE3TRO
Formerly Gizmowned
Geralt gets called a cunt, cock sucker and among other things lol.
DXLelouch153
Banned
looking at the ending requirements i can tell this game is gonna have a great be a total asshole playthrough that i usually do on my second playthrough
ClosingADoor
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It's a mature game set in a world where terrible things are happening and terrible people are walking around. I don't think the name calling is such a big deal, since it is in line with the tone of the game. It doesn't come out of nowhere.
truestatic
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Pick your shots. You can riposte most monsters that attack in swarms. Make liberal use of bombs. Dancing stars combined with dragon's dream are really effective against groups.
Admiral Woofington
Member
It shouldn't be a surprise that she was going to find issues with the game when her whole thing is to find issues with games that don't have a perfect representation of women in every aspect. I'd argue it isn't worth bringing this up again as the game won't please everybody.
-MD-
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She tries too hard.
Half the game spits in your direction as Geralt and he gets tons of verbal shit thrown at him, he's a man though so it's ok.
lordfuzzybutt
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I have the most fun fighting groups, using dodge to avoid hits among the crowd makes it feel so much alive.
That said if you find it difficult, use Quen, Yrden, or keep distance and spam Igni.
GwyndolinCinder
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Use signs for crowd control
Cpt.Underpants
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Witchers having it worse since they're classified as non-humans as well.
What
the
hell
What
the
hell
DXLelouch153
Banned
everybodys an asshole in the witcher series to everyone
not just women
not just women
CarbonFire
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Dodge more, or acquire skills like Aard sweep or Upgraded Yrden that deals with enemies 360° around you. Witcher's combat doesn't follow Hollywood rules for fighting. If a nearby enemy sees an opening, they're going to take it.
Always try to stay on the fringes of the battle in higher difficulties, so you can engage the enemies on your terms as much as possible.
You need to control the crowd.
If you only have the first row of upgrades available for each...I only have alternate modes for Yrden and Axii so this is all pretty early game:
- Yrden is nearly essential if you are dealing with over 3 enemies. Alternate form is boss and let's you take even more control of the level layout by setting an area as dangerous for enemies for a long period of time.
- Exploding Quen shields are also pretty good if you prefer to get into the middle of encounters
- Aard and Igni are great for temporarily stunning a few foes in a crowd
- Axii is amazing at taking a specific tough enemy out of the fight (or for taking out enemies one at a time). Alternate form of this is fantastic, control a tough enemy and watch as he/she/it tears into your foes
- Samum and Grapeshot bombs are also hugely useful for tightly knit chaotic encounters and are great at controlling and thinning enemy numbers, respectively
Playing on Blood and Broken Bones and the combat is pretty fucking amazing, if I had to be honest. Loving how many different tools you have to control the flow of battle. The chaotic 6+ foe encounters always see me using at least 3 signs + at least 2 potions + bombs
GwyndolinCinder
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Yes enemys always are very polite to geralt, and never throw insults at him cause hes male
AlimNassor
Banned
It is unfortunately. I wont let such a disgusting insults ruin my game but, it mars it seriously.
His Majesty
Banned
I think Radovid suffers the most abuse. Being called out for 'sucking flaccid cock' must be a traumatic experience.
DXLelouch153
Banned
they also seemed compelled to throw themselves upon his sword for some reason
knowing they dont stand a chance in hell of beating a Witcher
Apoleptica
Banned
Mash the dodge button while going left or right (not roll) and the quick slash attack repeatedly. I find the ai can't react quick enough to how fast Geralt can dodge.
plasmawave
Banned
man, what a way to go tho.
Isendurl
Banned
truestatic
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I don't know what exactly you're referring to but that looks a looot like a spoiler, in the context of the post you're replying to.
I'm thankfully not a sensitive woman, but I wonder really what it's like to be one. It must feel like constantly being defeated. I'm a straight white male, so gaming reinforces my political stance in the world in full.
People complain that these games and other fantasy worlds that feature violence towards women are instead supposed to be exemplary in representation, but I understand it as being dystopic in a sexist and racist way to showcase how awful it is and a political climate no one should want. You can have these elements without exploring them directly, but I suppose it would beg criticisms of denying responsibility. I think Witcher does a good job of showing everyone outside of the main character, who is nearly a century old wise, surrounded by the insufferable archetypes that reflect our real world counterparts.
I've seen similar criticism about the earlier Mad Max movies. But I suppose it's the idea that satire and dystopia is less effective and less understood in general than engaging representation.
Kind of like the song "Born in the USA" being mistaken by some as some kind of patriotic anthem.
People complain that these games and other fantasy worlds that feature violence towards women are instead supposed to be exemplary in representation, but I understand it as being dystopic in a sexist and racist way to showcase how awful it is and a political climate no one should want. You can have these elements without exploring them directly, but I suppose it would beg criticisms of denying responsibility. I think Witcher does a good job of showing everyone outside of the main character, who is nearly a century old wise, surrounded by the insufferable archetypes that reflect our real world counterparts.
I've seen similar criticism about the earlier Mad Max movies. But I suppose it's the idea that satire and dystopia is less effective and less understood in general than engaging representation.
Kind of like the song "Born in the USA" being mistaken by some as some kind of patriotic anthem.
plasmawave
Banned
It's not what you think it is so it's ok.
truestatic
Member
Oh okay cool, thanks and sorry.
Can't wait til she get to whoresone junior bit.
To get to that bit she'd have to play the game first.
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