Much like most characters in Witcher, there is no clear bad and good. He was used because there was a clear goal in mind for himself and his school. Plus he did things in his past that had a direct positive impact in the life of Geralt. He isn't a cut and dry "bad guy".
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt |OT2| Wanted to find Ciri, but everything Gwent wrong
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Regret Upon Approval
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Heads up. Re: Following the Thread and fail condition
Following the Thread quest seems to fail if you don't complete it before picking up Uma.
Did anyone turn their back on Thaler and the others? Wondering how the ending changes exactly if you do. Plus Dijkstra's glossary entry mentions that he was hoping Geralt would stick to the ways of Wichter neutrality when he told him to leave, which makes helping them seem like the non-canon-Geralt thing to do. Though I suppose after helping them assassinate Radovid that's void anyway.
Dominic_Shade
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The books, especially "Blood of Elves", make it abundantly clear that Geralt drops his neutrality the moment his friends are in danger.
Whether or not you count Roche, Ves, and Thaler as Geralt's friends is up to you.
Whether or not you count Roche, Ves, and Thaler as Geralt's friends is up to you.
Never stops to amaze me. During a cutscene yesterday, wind was blowing through Geralt's hair, sun was about to set, there was a veil of mist across the lands.... it was beautiful. And the music, ah... the music, it's perfection.
Went with Iorveth in W2 so maybe not Roche and Ves, but Thaler's a bro. Does Geralt consider them friends in the books? Do they even appear in the books? I should really read those, love the lore/story.
Regret Upon Approval
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Following the Thread
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Should I kill Karadin or let him live, I don't feel invested in Lambert so I don't know what to pick.
Wondering that myself.
I gave him the crystal. Hope, I wont regret that later.
Also, anyone with a kepler nvidia card tested the new drivers already?
IbukiLordSA
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I haven't read much on the game but is the game broken or something?
I got to Velen last night, saw the lowest quest was for level 5 then a level 7 and 12 and 15, I am level 3
I decided to then go to White Orchid and go to all the ! and ? places, cleared out the whole map from what I can see and I am still level 3. I have upgraded all my skills to max from shrines of power but now I cannot use any other skills because no slots unlock until I level up, surely I can't still be level 3 after doing so long?
I got to Velen last night, saw the lowest quest was for level 5 then a level 7 and 12 and 15, I am level 3
I decided to then go to White Orchid and go to all the ! and ? places, cleared out the whole map from what I can see and I am still level 3. I have upgraded all my skills to max from shrines of power but now I cannot use any other skills because no slots unlock until I level up, surely I can't still be level 3 after doing so long?
SpartanForce
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Why Iorveth and Saskia are not in the game?
One thing still bothers me and strikes me as unintentional design is the scaling of contract monsters. I just wanted to get one out of the way, level 26 while I am 30. With tons of defense it takes 80-90% health in a single blow, and poisons (or bleeds, I forget). Hard fought slog, bombs, oils, swallow, the works. Took two tries and a long time. I decided to reload and try it on easy: took literally five seconds, just button mashing light attack. That, from normal to easy. No added reward. No sense of accomplishment. Just the realization that Jesus Christ, someone in that company can't figure out how to balance a good fight to save their life.
This can't be how CDPR imagined it working.
This can't be how CDPR imagined it working.
LurkerPrime
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Am I misunderstanding something, or does your complaint boil down to "hard difficulties are too hard"? Because that's the entire reason they exist; there's no point to them if they're the same as the lesser difficulties.
I think he meant that the difference between normal and easy is huge in some fights, nonexistent on others.
My experience was on normal, not hard. I tried hard for a while and all I could tell was that enemies had slightly more health and bosses did a bit more damage. I dropped back down to normal to save time.
does anyone know how to get this ? point? as you can see its my last one in velen (assuming new boards dont open up later >_>)
its basically up a mountain with a tree on top. map makes it look like theres a road up there but there isnt and I cant manage to climb up I always slide down
its basically up a mountain with a tree on top. map makes it look like theres a road up there but there isnt and I cant manage to climb up I always slide down
Moff
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well on one side of the mountain is a village with high level monster so I suspect you go in there later in the main quest, just a guess
Novum_Veritas
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texhnolyze
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Just recently arrived at Skellige.
I really can't fathom people who said this game's graphics is so last-gen.
I really can't fathom people who said this game's graphics is so last-gen.
Dominic_Shade
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Neither Roche, Ves, nor Thaler appear in the books, but don't let that stop you from picking them up! "The Last Wish" is a short story collection featuring Geralt in all sorts of interesting, morally-ambiguous situations that put him at odds with complex rivals and enemies, not unlike some of the better side-quests in TW2 and TW3. "Blood of Elves" is the first of the five-book saga that directly precedes the games, and features Dandelion, Ciri, and Triss Merigold as PoV characters, along with Geralt himself. Either one of those two books would be a good starting point.
Unfortunately, "Sword of Destiny", the short story collection that introduces Ciri, will not be released until later this year. It takes place between "The Last Wish" and "Blood of Elves", so if you start with the latter book, just keep that in mind. Hope you enjoy yourself, they are fantastic books.
Unfortunately, "Sword of Destiny", the short story collection that introduces Ciri, will not be released until later this year. It takes place between "The Last Wish" and "Blood of Elves", so if you start with the latter book, just keep that in mind. Hope you enjoy yourself, they are fantastic books.
LurkerPrime
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I see. Well, that's generally how difficulties work in games. Pillars of Eternity is the only one in recent memory where the enemies only become more numerous, rather than statistically stronger, on higher difficulty levels. (Though even then the final difficulty level cranks up their stats.)
If you feel the act of playing the game is a waste of time, maybe it isn't for you. Then again, on-the-fly difficulty switching is there for a reason so I guess I shouldn't fuss about this.
Carry on.
The UI wolf medallion in Witcher 1 was 3D. It's a 2D image in Wild Hunt.
Last gen confirmed.
There is the XP bug where you dont get any/or the correct XP when you finish a quest, but that sounds incredibly low. Are you positive you have done everything in White Orchid?. You should be higher than lvl 3 for sure.
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I did everything in White Orchid and was only level 4 when I left the area. I also wouldn't pay too much attention to the level requirements. You can take on quests that are 5-6 levels higher than your current level a good deal of the time. Keep a backup save to revert to just in case.
toastyToast
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Decided to go straight to Skellige from Velen and its going kind of ok so far. Did the Ursine set quest and shit was tough at level 12. Those level 20 wraiths god damn I hate them. It's annoying how a lot of the time they seem like they don't want to fight you and trail off so you gotta chase them around.
I highly recommend the novels. Not all of them are that good but they provide great backstory and context for the games.Neither Roche, Ves, nor Thaler appear in the books, but don't let that stop you from picking them up! "The Last Wish" is a short story collection featuring Geralt in all sorts of interesting, morally-ambiguous situations that put him at odds with complex rivals and enemies, not unlike some of the better side-quests in TW2 and TW3. "Blood of Elves" is the first of the five-book saga that directly precedes the games, and features Dandelion, Ciri, and Triss Merigold and Yennefer as PoV characters, along with Geralt himself. Either one of those two books would be a good starting point.
Unfortunately, "Sword of Destiny", the short story collection that introduces Ciri, will not be released until later this year. It takes place between "The Last Wish" and "Blood of Elves", so if you start with the latter book, just keep that in mind. Hope you enjoy yourself, they are fantastic books.
That's not true. I 100% White Orchid and hit level 3.
Just do some random ? spots on the map around Velen. You'll fight some tougher enemies around 4-6 but it's completely doable. I did it while on Death March difficulty. Soon you'll have so many quests and options you'll be overleveled!
mgs2master2
Banned
Welp...
Just finished it. My current GOTY. Such a fantastic game. CDPR outdid themselves.
Ending spoilers for me as follows
Just finished it. My current GOTY. Such a fantastic game. CDPR outdid themselves.
Ending spoilers for me as follows
Ciri Survived and Became a Witcher, Nilfgard won the war with a free Temaria ( couldnt leave broche behind, helped him with assinating the king), settled down with Triss.
jim2point0
Banned
Gee, I wonder what's over there....
This guy! I found him.
Will definitely have to revisit that for a better screenshot. I'm tired now though....
This guy! I found him.
Will definitely have to revisit that for a better screenshot. I'm tired now though....
Never claimed it was a waste of time, and I've mentioned I think it's the greatest. A critique about a certain aspect of a game doesn't mean one feels they're wasting their time.
Carry on.
People have suggested this game has "last gen" visuals? Amazing. I'm guessing they're playing on consoles. I watched a bit of X1 gameplay first hand. Still looks great, though it doesn't compare to PC.
O.DOGG
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I started reading the books the day before the game came out. I'm almost done with Blood of Elves. They're pretty good. A lot of things that left me puzzled in the game became clear after reading about them in the books. Plus they're a refreshing take on Tolkien fantasy. I like them very much so far.
I read all the novels in 6 days. One could say that I was hooked.
EatChildren
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Challenging Witcher neutrality is a theme within the story and one Geralt often breaks especially when it comes to his friends. It walks hand-in-hand with the often morally ambiguous quest arcs and choices you're confronted with. While yes a Witcher should stay neutral, what will Geralt do when people he might consider friends are in danger? What will he do when he is forced into a situation in which neutrality will lead to suffering of arguable innocents but conscious action might save them? What will be the price paid for either choice?
The story often pokes fun at a Witcher's neutrality and emotionless because in the grand scheme of things they're both a crock of shit. They're quite able to break both tropes and often willing. And this is thematically relevant in the series setting where Witchers are less appreciated than they used to be, rarities of a dying order.
In the last game Letho was very much a critique on Witcher "neutrality" and their reputed lack of emotional drive.
mgs2master2
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I know why I did
He clearly stated he has no qualms with me, no issues or doesnt want to fight. He said he did it under orders of the Empire and he did it for the soul purpose of having his witcher school recreated in a sense. In addition he basically proved as you played that he was never your enemy. He saved Triss for you, and basically explained everything. he also filled the gaps of your memory with his story. He was no enemy.
That's how I see it. Sure Witchers are trained to conduct themselves a certain way given the world they live in, but they're still human. And besides, it seems like a rather loose sense of morals.
Besides, there's certain points in the story where being "neutral" is more or less being a heartless monster. I can't bring myself to play Geralt that way, because he's clearly a good guy.
LookAtMeGo
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Ehh..Of course it looks better on PC but those screens I posted on the last page are from the PS4 version. It would still be a ridiculous comment to say this game looks last gen even when talking about console versions.
Well... if you save Triss yourself you've gone one big reason less to spare him.
In my playthrough, he risked Triss's life, killed Cedric, fucked Geralt's life ... No way I was gonna let him live.
In my playthrough, he risked Triss's life, killed Cedric, fucked Geralt's life ... No way I was gonna let him live.
texhnolyze
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Yeah, even the console versions look great.
Far from last gen, especially in motion.
mgs2master2
Banned
No matter what triss lives tho lol. Cedric did his duty and died honorably. I could live with that. I wouldnt necessarly say he fucked Geralt's life. Sure he basically framed Geralt for murders he didnt commit, however at the same time He gave Geralt his life back. He helped Geralt remember his past, and break the spell of amnesia on him. Geralt basically returned to his old life after that. You can argue and say that if it wastn for Letho, he would still be under amnesia.
O.DOGG
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Excellent framing.
MaddenNFL64
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Man, anyone think back to Witcher 2, and how shit would be different if Foltest lived? Nilfgaard would have their hands full.
Braag
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Definitely, losing Foltest was a big blow to the north.
WanderingWind
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That was how it played out for me. Guess I'm not as forgiving as I had thought.
Two methods:
1. Wait for a main quest that will take you there. In that quest you will be able to get into the giant door in the village on the west side of the three. This will take you to a path to the ? mark.
2. Skyriming. You can get to the ? mark by Skyriming up the mountain just to the left of the giant door mentioned above. Took me a few tries, but it's not difficult at all.
Hyrule Warrior
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I was playing for a bit earlier tonight, and for a while while doing this quest, Geralt's posture changed for some weird reason lol. Whether he was running, or fighting, he was stuck in this position
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Autofokus
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I was nearly Lvl5 after (more or less) being completely done with White Orchid. If you play on harder difficulties, your main XP-gainer (Quests) gets halved or something like that.
Very near the end of this game, starting to get the feeling that nothing else this year is going to come close to how good this game really is. I enjoyed the Order and it didn't deserve the flack, Bloodbourne was a great romp and had a good time.. but the Witcher has really managed to scratch my gaming itch.
Might need a break as I know I am going to be a bit underwhelmed by anything else.
Might need a break as I know I am going to be a bit underwhelmed by anything else.
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