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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt |OT2| Wanted to find Ciri, but everything Gwent wrong
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Dandy Lyin
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Consider me a Witcher 3 convert.
I've always felt the first 2 games were over-hyped... I stopped playing the first after 10 hours or so, and while I finished the second, I've never felt the need to replay it. I was going to wait for a sale to get 3, but gave into the overwhelming hype and bought it on launch day. I played through the tutorial and a few minutes of the first area, and then never came back to it until this past weekend. 30 hours later, I'm obsessed with it. I find myself waking up an hour early so I can play it before going to work.
The world is huge and packed with interesting content that I want to explore. Absolutely amazing game.
I've always felt the first 2 games were over-hyped... I stopped playing the first after 10 hours or so, and while I finished the second, I've never felt the need to replay it. I was going to wait for a sale to get 3, but gave into the overwhelming hype and bought it on launch day. I played through the tutorial and a few minutes of the first area, and then never came back to it until this past weekend. 30 hours later, I'm obsessed with it. I find myself waking up an hour early so I can play it before going to work.
The world is huge and packed with interesting content that I want to explore. Absolutely amazing game.
toastyToast
Member
I don't know what kind of best ending you can have
without killing Radovid, he's demonstrably a huge asshole that'll wipe out all non humans and mages
DOWN
Banned
Before or after Final Preparations quest?
toastyToast
Member
You can still do it after
but what follows that quest leads to the end of the game. I'm at that exact point (again, 2nd playthrough) so I'm sure you'll be fine
The tower is protected by a spell that is a backronym of DRM and you use a tome that is the backronym of GOG to crack the spell
flipswitch
Member
Doing a contract called '
. He's very tough. Should I continue to take him on at this level or not?
The entire fight runs at 20fps, almost unplayable
swamp thing ' fighting the Ignis Fatuus' I'm at level 9 but only 6 points away from level 10
The entire fight runs at 20fps, almost unplayable
He kicked my arse at level 11 too, one hit took more than half my health.
Doing a contract called ' swamp thing 'Should I continue to take him on at this level or not?fighting the Ignis Fatuus' I'm at level 9 but only 6 points away from level 10. He's very tough.
The entire fight runs at 20fps, almost unplayable
Spoiler tag that. I waited until I was the same level.
superNESjoe
Member
I've been playing this game at least an hour a night for over 3 weeks and I still feel like I haven't done anything. This game is a lot of fun, and really enjoyable to make progress in, but being an OCD kind of gamer it's bad news.
I want to do everything on my map, but not only are the ? icons overwhelming, the majority of them reward me with garbage so they aren't worth doing. So I have to ignore them and just let them clutter my map and itch at my brain for eternity. The issue is that I know one of those ? icons on my map might be a place of power, so I have to check them all.
Will I ever even get to Skellige? Will I ever even find Ciri? The last thing I did in the story
. I'm currently Level 17. What is this madness I've trapped myself into playing?
Anyway, it's awesome. 10/10 Would compulsively obsess over again.
I want to do everything on my map, but not only are the ? icons overwhelming, the majority of them reward me with garbage so they aren't worth doing. So I have to ignore them and just let them clutter my map and itch at my brain for eternity. The issue is that I know one of those ? icons on my map might be a place of power, so I have to check them all.
Will I ever even get to Skellige? Will I ever even find Ciri? The last thing I did in the story
was put on a terrible play for some transforming man-child
Anyway, it's awesome. 10/10 Would compulsively obsess over again.
I'm wearing full Superior set except the gloves, because my Nilfgaardian Guardsman gauntlets give +50% Crit damage.
Foglets in general are super weak to Aard once they're in mist form. Guaranteed knockdown.
dapperbandit
Banned
Doing a contract called ' swamp thing ' fighting the Ignis Fatuus' I'm at level 9 but only 6 points away from level 10. He's very tough. Should I continue to take him on at this level or not?
The entire fight runs at 20fps, almost unplayable
One of the most difficult fights in the game for me so far. I just had to spam quen and slowly wear him down.
BigTnaples
Todd Howard's Secret GAF Account
God damn this game is amazing.
Lost track of how many hours I have played it. (In game timer says 6 days for whatever reason) but I hope to spend many many many more in this amazingly crafted world.
Not since Ocarina of Time or Morrowind have I been this immersed in a world. The environments, the weather, NPC routines, characters, lore, etc etc are just so spot on its incredible.
It doesn't feel like CDPR created a world, it feels like they went to a world and captured it in digital form.
Tiny details in armor, or the way the docks of novigrad feel "wet" and it is as if you can smell the air. The way every quest seems like it is a part of the world youre in, not just a tick box. The way decisions, much like day to day decisions in life, have uncertain and often unexpected outcomes. The fantastic writing and well developed characters that inhabit the world. The small towns and farms on the outskirts of larger cities. Ways in which the war has left its mark on the countryside, from abandoned battlefields, scarred inhabitants, corpses littering the land, or just the uneasy tension of common folk.
I could go on for hours about all the tiny details that make this one of the best games I have ever played, but truth be told I would rather go back to playing.
I will also say that I have had my definitive "This is Next Gen" moment of this generation. In terms of not just fidelity, but an immersion that just was not possible before.
I thought it was going to happen first in FO4 or TESVI, and I have posted many times about it being my dream for next/current gen. But Wild Hunt has beat them all to the punch.
I was in an Inn in Novigrad, enjoying the sights and sounds, watching fights, playing gwent, drinking beer and exploring unlocked doors, when I heard the sound of thunder rolling outside, and raindrops hitting heavily.
I walked to a window, and this is what I saw. (Off screen video from my phone mind you)
My dream came true. This is what its all about.
Anyway, I'll stop gushing. Back to Novigrad I go.
Lost track of how many hours I have played it. (In game timer says 6 days for whatever reason) but I hope to spend many many many more in this amazingly crafted world.
Not since Ocarina of Time or Morrowind have I been this immersed in a world. The environments, the weather, NPC routines, characters, lore, etc etc are just so spot on its incredible.
It doesn't feel like CDPR created a world, it feels like they went to a world and captured it in digital form.
Tiny details in armor, or the way the docks of novigrad feel "wet" and it is as if you can smell the air. The way every quest seems like it is a part of the world youre in, not just a tick box. The way decisions, much like day to day decisions in life, have uncertain and often unexpected outcomes. The fantastic writing and well developed characters that inhabit the world. The small towns and farms on the outskirts of larger cities. Ways in which the war has left its mark on the countryside, from abandoned battlefields, scarred inhabitants, corpses littering the land, or just the uneasy tension of common folk.
I could go on for hours about all the tiny details that make this one of the best games I have ever played, but truth be told I would rather go back to playing.
I will also say that I have had my definitive "This is Next Gen" moment of this generation. In terms of not just fidelity, but an immersion that just was not possible before.
I thought it was going to happen first in FO4 or TESVI, and I have posted many times about it being my dream for next/current gen. But Wild Hunt has beat them all to the punch.
I was in an Inn in Novigrad, enjoying the sights and sounds, watching fights, playing gwent, drinking beer and exploring unlocked doors, when I heard the sound of thunder rolling outside, and raindrops hitting heavily.
I walked to a window, and this is what I saw. (Off screen video from my phone mind you)
My dream came true. This is what its all about.
Anyway, I'll stop gushing. Back to Novigrad I go.
Lifejumper
Member
Owh snap. Witcher gear dlc incoming. https://mobile.twitter.com/Marcin360/status/608577339274964994
I love the Ursine gear, but I really wanted this, specifically the last one:
I think it's beautiful.
May make it a dlc armour?
daninthemix
Member
Anyone else think the ubiquitous presence of drowners with every underwater treasure is kindof a dick move? Especially considering how woeful the swimming controls continue to be even post-patch.
flipswitch
Member
To make matters worse I'm playing on ps4 and the entire battle takes place in the mist/fog and runs at 20fps. And the load times are 1minute when you die. The combat is unresponsive because of the low framerate.
The difficulty spike is utterly ridiculous.
BigTnaples
Todd Howard's Secret GAF Account
I love the Ursine gear, but I really wanted this, specifically the last one:
I think it's beautiful.
Wish Hairworks was still enabled on Fur armor.
At the very least on Geralts armor only. Would make that armor set look absolutely incredible.
Meh, they die with one shot of a crossbow and you don't even need to aim, no big deal.
DOWN
Banned
Wait, Reason of State leads to ending? Or Final Preparations? And I can't do Reasons of State after Final Prep since Final Prep leads into the ending, or do you mean I should do Reasons of State right after Final Prep because the next main quest after Final Prep is a point of no return?
dapperbandit
Banned
I was playing on PS4 and don't remember the framerate dropping like that.
The long loading screens did make my 6 or 7 deaths there more trouble than they needed to be.
LonelyGreyWolf
Banned
Well, first they need to release it.
Lol, chill out dude, it's free.
daninthemix
Member
Oh they do? I'm gonna try this now.
UnwrittenZero
Member
Rolled the credits on death march last night it's pretty easy with a mind control build. Now to finish off the plat.
Hah, I just read the quest description for Fool's Gold... I haven't done Missing Miners yet but FG might be the first thing I do with the game tonight. I take it the quest will light up a notice board like Miners did, but do we know where to find the new cards yet? (Is it just always gonna be Crow's Perch for all DLC, maybe?)
toastyToast
Member
The second one yeah. Should have been more clear, Reason of State is optional, Final Prep is the second last quest chain.
LonelyGreyWolf
Banned
Oh really? Was not aware that they're out for PC already.
V1LÆM
Gold Member
Just arrived in Novigrad. Need to step up my Gwent. Only won 1 or 2 games so far. Not sure how I should set my deck up. I have 10/10 special cards. should i keep it at 10 or lower it? Also, should I be using any low strength cards? I think the lowest I have is 4. I've left a lot of 1's out. I've got all the cards with abilities in my deck. Finally, how many cards should I have in my deck? I think I'm 24 right now.
Main problem right now seems to be that opponents are able to draw multiple new cards and also bring multiple new cards into play. Also, I need a scorch card.
Any advice?
Main problem right now seems to be that opponents are able to draw multiple new cards and also bring multiple new cards into play. Also, I need a scorch card.
Any advice?
UnluckyKate
Member
I love the Ursine gear, but I really wanted this, specifically the last one:
I think it's beautiful.
It doesn't look as good in game. In fact, I think the first Ursine gear is my favorite armor set in the game, but the later part just added more stuff making it more bulky and I didn't like the material used for the long coat nor the color. I don't recall the fur on the shoulders in the last one either.
I respec'd and I roll the master feline armor now.
It would make sense if they put in a bit of additional gear with the New Game+ free DLC. It might be a bit disappointing to play the entire game again and never have any better gear to update to.
Even having a new cool looking set to track down would be better than nothing.
IAmRandom31
Banned
I haven't had the will to turn this game on the past 3 days now. I'm losing interest fast. Reached Skellige and I dunno, this story is just boring me to f'in tears.
How much longer till I finally get to Act 2 and the story gets interesting? Can't believe the first section is so long.
How much longer till I finally get to Act 2 and the story gets interesting? Can't believe the first section is so long.
The Dear Leader
Banned
I sure hope this is true, not even an upgrade to the Kaer Morhen armor but a full on new set inspired by The Witcher 1 armor would awesome, hell anything from the School of the Wolf and I'm happy.
UnluckyKate
Member
Yeah, how come there is no Wolf school set ? And only one sword from the Viper school ? Give us full Wolf and Viper sets
Gravemind IV
Member
Anybody know why some quests are marked on the map and others aren't? For instance, I ran into the bookstore in Novigrad (you definitely should if you played the first game) and talking to the shopkeeper enabled a quest. However, this guy wasn't marked at all.
Also, did they disable the path of the warriors quest (due to the xp exploit)? I have seen people getting the quest started by talking to two women in the village, but they are never there for me. Therefore, the guy who actually let's you start, is never there.
Also, did they disable the path of the warriors quest (due to the xp exploit)? I have seen people getting the quest started by talking to two women in the village, but they are never there for me. Therefore, the guy who actually let's you start, is never there.
kriskrosbbk
Member
I love the Ursine gear, but I really wanted this, specifically the last one:
I think it's beautiful.
Wow.Which one is this ?And where to find it?
UnluckyKate
Member
Witcher set, Ursine (bear) school, heavy armor.
http://www.gosunoob.com/witcher-3/witcher-armor-bear-school-gear/
The first tier is, to me, the most beautiful torso armor in the game. I didn't like the other 3 tiers of upgrade. I think its loosing its visual charm.
flipswitch
Member
It's so annoying when you stun an enemy then try to sprint towards him but geralt will walk slowly in a guarding position with his sword.
Because they offer some content that you truly have to explore to find for yourself. It's not some kind of bug.
Why are you stunning people that far out of your range to begin with? This is all on you, bro.
Same here. Really wish there was a way to change armor color. I'd be rocking some black and yellow.
It's the Ursine witcher armor. Unfortunately there are some discrepancies between the armor in this picture and the actual armor in the game, such as the fur. Still great armor, though.
If you're looking for it, here's one of the videos on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UdIZNze1zE4
The guy has videos on where to get the enhanced, superior and Mastercrafted vvrrsions of the armor as well.
Yes? It looks fantastic.
Naah. Not only do growners die with 1 crossbow bolt underwater, but usually, the presence of an underwater group of monsters is a good clue that there's a treasure nearby when you have PoIs turned off. More common in Skellige than Velen.
It's unfortunately not marked on a map. It's a level 10 quest in Velen, in town called
Lurtch
I remember killing several during Lord of Undvik quest... so in Undvik, in one of the caves.
Unfortunately they're not new cards. Just more "epic" skins for the main character cards you already have, like Yennefer and such.
I might turn that DLC off, the new skins feel out of place when every other card is like a regular portrait rather than some scene of epic battle with the character in it.
kriskrosbbk
Member
Guys help me to understand two tings:
-which one is the stamina bar?
-how does stamina impact me?
-which one is the stamina bar?
-how does stamina impact me?
flipswitch
Member
I was fighting the
Ignis Fatuus
.Both,
If you win against an opponent for the first time you get a card.
There are also merchants that sell some cards.
Haunted
Member
Yeah, not sure what they were thinking with no storage and no sorting option(!) in the inventory.
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