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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt |OT2| Wanted to find Ciri, but everything Gwent wrong

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Phenomena

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Fistfights in this game is freaking horrible. You take a lot of damage, the camera is too zoomed in and fights take place in claustrophobic areas. Getting my ass kicked very often.
 
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Tovarisc

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More I do fistfighting more I hate it. Most fights have no skill or tactic involved at all. Currently against level 18 dude who hits harder than level 30 Forktail and spams heavy attack after heavy attack after heavy attack none stop. Shit isn't fun or challenging, just absurd BS where you need pray that you get lucky counter in between his attacks.

Miss counter by little? He does instant light attack that staggers you and heavy spam then.

Edit: 18, not 10. Finally got him swap corners of the ring so had enough smooth area to side step in <.<
 
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ICKE

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Tovarisc said:
More I do fistfighting more I hate it. Most fights have no skill or tactic involved at all. Currently against level 10 dude who hits harder than level 30 Forktail and spams heavy attack after heavy attack after heavy attack none stop. Shit isn't fun or challenging, just absurd BS where you need pray that you get lucky counter in between his attacks.

Miss counter by little? He does instant light attack that staggers you and heavy spam then.
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Simulating Mayweather Jr is the way to go. Keep your distance, let your opponent throw one strong punch and throw a few jabs. Repeat ad nauseam until you are the champion of the multiverse. It's all about the money and you can just block normal hits without any worry in the world.
 
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LurkerPrime

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Tovarisc said:
More I do fistfighting more I hate it. Most fights have no skill or tactic involved at all. Currently against level 10 dude who hits harder than level 30 Forktail and spams heavy attack after heavy attack after heavy attack none stop. Shit isn't fun or challenging, just absurd BS where you need pray that you get lucky counter in between his attacks.

Miss counter by little? He does instant light attack that staggers you and heavy spam then.
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Solo fistfights are incredibly straightforward, but they become very challenging against multiple foes. The biggest tip is that defense matters more fistfights, due to the eventful nature of them, so don't be afraid to block, dodge, or roll to escape damage; attack when you can and no more.

Y'know, I sorta miss the ridiculous Witcher 1 beatdown finishers in fistfighting.
 
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Zakalwe

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Tovarisc said:
More I do fistfighting more I hate it. Most fights have no skill or tactic involved at all. Currently against level 10 dude who hits harder than level 30 Forktail and spams heavy attack after heavy attack after heavy attack none stop. Shit isn't fun or challenging, just absurd BS where you need pray that you get lucky counter in between his attacks.

Miss counter by little? He does instant light attack that staggers you and heavy spam then.
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It's ridiculously easy.

Counterattack has a massive window. As soon as you see the animation begin for their attack just hold block. When they stagger hit 2-3 times and stop.

Rinse, repeat.

You can't loose if you're patient.
 
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mm04

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Actually, what's more fun is recognizing a heavy attack is coming and stopping it with a fast punch. Time it right and you stop every heavy punch in its tracks.
 
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Parmadillo Marshmallow

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ICKE said:
I would strongly advice disabling most of the HUD (immersion breaking fluff) and even removing music at times when just wondering in the wilderness.

Dat atmosphere.

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Ew, what's that coming out of her nose? Or is that the joke?
 
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gdt

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Is there anyway to get Dijikstra on your
squad for the brothers in arms quest? He said fuck you because I never got his money back for him. I didn't even know there was an option to do that.

That dude is a straight bro.
 
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WhiskerFrisker

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Tovarisc said:
More I do fistfighting more I hate it. Most fights have no skill or tactic involved at all. Currently against level 18 dude who hits harder than level 30 Forktail and spams heavy attack after heavy attack after heavy attack none stop. Shit isn't fun or challenging, just absurd BS where you need pray that you get lucky counter in between his attacks.

Miss counter by little? He does instant light attack that staggers you and heavy spam then.

Edit: 18, not 10. Finally got him swap corners of the ring so had enough smooth area to side step in <.<
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I fully agree. And it's at its worst when you have to fight multiple people in an enclosed space. All you do is dodge nonstop and a two hits in and dodge out. You should hope that you don't get stuck in a corner.
 
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ICKE

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Sodding_Gamer said:
Damn never thought of it that way. I know what Triss did but spending time with her first and not Yennefer was my big mistake.
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Yeah, as time progresses the games makes it quite evident what Yennefer thinks about Triss. CD Projekt decided to distance themselves from the novels in this regard but the writing works I suppose. A few days ago I was somewhat disappointed that past events were not presented in a more clear manner but this was a conscious decision from the devteam.
 
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Nordicus

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Zakalwe said:
Counterattack has a massive window. As soon as you see the animation begin for their attack just hold block. When they stagger hit 2-3 times and stop.
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The parry window is really early, but for whatever fucking reason, in fistfights Geralt is much less responsive than in usual combat. I need to press the block button as soon as someone even twitches, otherwise it doesn't register
 
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His Majesty

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gdt said:
Is there anyway to get Dijikstra on your
squad for the brothers in arms quest? He said fuck you because I never got his money back for him. I didn't even know there was an option to do that.

That dude is a straight bro.
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If you
asked Menge about the stolen treasure during your infiltration quest you can afterwards tell Dijkstra where it is. He will then provide financial support for you for the Brothers in Arms quest.
 
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WhiskerFrisker

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ICKE said:
Yeah, as time progresses the games makes it quite evident what Yennefer thinks about Triss. CD Projekt decided to distance themselves from the novels in this regard but the writing works.
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I find it hilarious whenever Triss is mentioned around Yennefer. Kaer Morhen really enforces this.
 
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Tovarisc

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That fight I had issues with, against level 18 dude, gave better reward [40XP] if I lost when win gave low level item and 5XP. Kinda... wow. Eff losing so win it's and vendor item :b
 
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ICKE

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WhiskerFrisker said:
I find it hilarious whenever Triss is mentioned around Yennefer. Kaer Morhen really enforces this.
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Most definitely. I completely played into the whole amnesia dynamic as to get most from the story and felt like a mouse when other people commented on it around Yennefer (after Triss was gone from the picture). She is all calm and composed, walks away from those moments and then
throws furniture out the window.
 
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iNvid02

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looking back, this one line probably affected my decision making more than it should have. loveable little raggamuffins.

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Trojan

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I've been out of town the last couple weeks for work and I've been thinking about this game nonstop. Can't wait to own shit in Gwent tonight.
 
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heringer

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Dandelion's side quest is awesome. It starts as a boring fetch quest and ends with a small self contained adventure. My second favorite so far.
 
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Akhe

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My friend chair enjoying the scenery.

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Oh!

&#9834;Once was a maid from Vincovaro
Tight at night, she'd be loose come 'morrow
Early in the morning!
Another maid from Vincovaro
Ploughed with pleasure and drank with sorrow
Till early in the morning!
Our third maid was not demanding,
Gave it up any man standing, early in the morning!
&#9835;

I lol'd
 
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Nordicus

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heringer said:
Dandelion's side quest is awesome. It starts as a boring fetch quest and ends with a small self contained adventure. My second favorite so far.
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Yeah, I did that bit mere moments ago as well.

It's like they knew that doing all these constant chores and favors for Dandelion would get annoying, but then at the last minute, tone takes a complete 180 and then we get to do one of the most interesting quests in Novigrad
 
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Stoze

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Only stand out medicore/annoying quest I've done so far is the Sword and Dumplings quest or whatever it's called. You run back and forth between the same few places like 3 times.

Not sure what they were thinking with that one.
 
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ICKE

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Stoze said:
Only stand out medicore/annoying quest I've done so far is the Sword and Dumplings quest or whatever it's called. You run back and forth between the same few places like 3 times.

Not sure what they were thinking with that one.
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One thing that I would like to see is less help with quest markers. If only the game provided just the starting point for monster contracts and then you'd have to rely solely on your witcher senses. I guess one can just disable the minimap but it is all a bit of a hassle.

Is there a quick key for that? Have to check it out.
 
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Dante316

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Sigh, this game..I can't play it guys, I have tried. I can't even walk in it without getting motion sick, the camera is too jarring for me. It has to be the game cuz I can play destiny perfectly fine. It will probably have to be deleted.
 
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RageWaffles

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I'm glad the font size was upped on consoles, but I must have really gotten used to the previous size because it seems so big now and it keeps throwing me off.
 
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leng jai

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ICKE said:
One thing that I would like to see is less help with quest markers. If only the game provided just the starting point for monster contracts and then you'd have to rely solely on your witcher senses. I guess one can just disable the minimap but it is all a bit of a hassle.

Is there a quick key for that? Have to check it out.
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I'm baffled that anyone would want to use more Witcher senses. Easily one of the worst aspects of the game.
 
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ICKE

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leng jai said:
I'm baffled that anyone would want to use more Witcher senses. Easily one of the worst aspects of the game.
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I kind of like it when only used momentarily if I can't find my way. Integrating it properly and doing away with the mini-map would definitely be my preference.
 
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hbkdx12

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Nordicus said:
Yeah, I did that bit mere moments ago as well.

It's like they knew that doing all these constant chores and favors for Dandelion would get annoying, but then at the last minute, tone takes a complete 180 and then we get to do one of the most interesting quests in Novigrad
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I assumed that was intentional given the relationship geralt has with dandelion

Dandelion is that mildly annoying friend that you often question why you're even friends with them until shit really hits the fan and you realize they're loyal beyond belief and will ride with you to the end.
 
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Shiera Seastar

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Is there any PC mod that lets you sort the items in the crafting menu by required level or hide items that are way below your own level and only make trying to navigate this mess of an UI a maddening pain in the ass?

I was hoping the new patch would have made crafting less annoying but those new filters are useless.
 
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EatChildren

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I have no problem with witcher sense with the exception of the aspect ratio which is far too zoomed in and nauseating. The concept is fine.
 
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WhiskerFrisker

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tootsi666 said:
Especially when
asking Yen about the bed.
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ICKE said:
Most definitely. I completely played into the whole amnesia dynamic as to get most from the story and felt like a mouse when other people commented on it around Yennefer (after Triss was gone from the picture). She is all calm and composed, walks away from those moments and then
throws furniture out the window.
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She teleported me to the near by lake when I pried for information about the bed. I was in tears lol
 
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jim2point0

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EatChildren said:
I have no problem with witcher sense with the exception of the aspect ratio which is far too zoomed in and nauseating. The concept is fine.
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FYI - witcher sense doesnt change FOV, it just brings the camera closer to Geralt similar to being overburdened. What i like doing when using Witcher sense is popping into first person mode. Then it's not an issue. Just wish I could get rid of the camera distortion.
 
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