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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt |OT3| Metz Some Ploughing Good Ladies In the Forest
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Cpt.Underpants
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When's the best time to play hears of stone and blood and wine? After the game?
Blood and Wine definitely makes more sense after you have beaten the main story.
Hearts of Stone should be played as soon as you are appropriately leveled for it. It is a damn good story.
Nah they said they're done with Geralt's story. They've hinted the series may come back with different characters. Would be dumb for CDPR to just flatout say they're done with the series they're most known for.
TheSadRanger
Banned
The game has a lot of dry wit as well. Just been replaying it and there's a lot of moments that make me laugh which is rare for a videogame.
Was doing the master armorers quest and got a good chuckle when
the general wants to test out the armor and that guy is like "I'm just here to shoe me horse"
Glass Shark
Banned
Alright guys, help me out here.
After a year and a half of avoiding it for various reasons, I'm finally trying to give this game a chance due to all the positive praise it gets. According to reviews you would think this was the greatest game of all time. But I'm finding it really frustrating.
So far I've been seemingly forced into two bar brawls that I can't run away from due to poor (or meaningless, I can't tell) dialog choices. I want to play the main story and get the job done without causing trouble or being a jerk. But it seems like the game just wants you to fight random dudes in bars and I kinda hate that.
Does the game go on like this? I was led to believe there's a lot of choice in what you can do, but giving me limited options is not really endearing me to the experience. I'm also playing on the easiest difficulty and getting ravaged by random wild dogs that I don't even want to be fighting. What gives?
After a year and a half of avoiding it for various reasons, I'm finally trying to give this game a chance due to all the positive praise it gets. According to reviews you would think this was the greatest game of all time. But I'm finding it really frustrating.
So far I've been seemingly forced into two bar brawls that I can't run away from due to poor (or meaningless, I can't tell) dialog choices. I want to play the main story and get the job done without causing trouble or being a jerk. But it seems like the game just wants you to fight random dudes in bars and I kinda hate that.
Does the game go on like this? I was led to believe there's a lot of choice in what you can do, but giving me limited options is not really endearing me to the experience. I'm also playing on the easiest difficulty and getting ravaged by random wild dogs that I don't even want to be fighting. What gives?
There will be more random fights/brawls like that yes. Choices matter, but some situations will still happen.
If you're having trouble on the easiest difficulty this game is just not for you though. One of the games few issues is that it's too easy and only playing on the highest difficulty gives you the real experience. The game is really easy on normal, can't imagine how you are dying to wild dogs on easy of all things.
Coreda
Member
In my playthrough there were only two instances of brawls like that in the entire game that I can remember seemingly not having a choice. It's not exactly representative of the rest of narrative.
As for beasts like dogs if you're just beginning and they're a higher level than you then you'll need to engage in combat carefully. Using sword blocking will reduce hits, and along with signs and Beast oil (if you have it yet) helps. You can also run away from combat situations if it's proving too challenging. After leveling a bit more and becoming more used to the available tools you'll find it easier.
Glass Shark
Banned
Yeah, I just don't think this is the game for me... I was hoping to beeline through the main quest just for the story of it. In fact, putting the game on the lowest difficulty basically even says "for people who just want to experience the story." But I'm just not in the mood right now to be messing with a bunch of systems and inventory management and stuff to do that.
Welp, on to something else. Thanks for the input!
Coreda
Member
Not sure quite what you were expecting with that setting as the game is pretty upfront about being a monster slayer, and completing quests (the primary way of gaining experience and thus leveling higher to be able to complete later quests) frequently relates to ultimately completing tasks like killing a foe. The story is intertwined with this. Well worth the experience though. On the easiest difficulty it shouldn't be terribly challenging but I'm sure what you've previously come from playing.
Oh, it's not part of the OST.
It's a lovely track. Part of what made Gwent so calming.
Glass Shark
Banned
It's not that I'm incapable of playing it, I can handle difficult games when it comes down to it. I'm just not in the mood for that kind of experience right now. Looking for something light on mechanics, and it seems like there's really no way around dealing with all the systems at play here.
uncredited male
Member
Did everything but some Gwent cards hiding in Velen. Maybe do NG+ later and go for all the achievements.
Highpoint was the witcher's truth or dare party.
Lowpoint was the Skellige smuggler's caches and finding out Shani has no Gwent card.
Highpoint was the witcher's truth or dare party.
Lowpoint was the Skellige smuggler's caches and finding out Shani has no Gwent card.
MadYarpen
Member
This ending was super heart - breaking though. At least for me. I can't remember any other game which made me so emotional. I guess they did a great job with this one.
E: and I knew what was coming, since it was my 2nd playthrough.
Love the OST.Any idea what the name of the dance is? Not the initial upbeat polka, but the latter half. Is it some variant of polonaise?
Where is the weaponsmith that can craft the weapons?
GGNKovalski
Member
Oxenfurt has a weaponsmith and armorsmith that can craft everything BUT the master-crafted stuff (you need do quests to unlock the people capable of making those).
Coreda
Member
Any idea what the name of the dance is? Not the initial upbeat polka, but the latter half. Is it some variant of polonaise?
I'm not that familiar with dance types
Was a standout moment from the expansion though.Can't recall finding this one. Would be a pleasant addition.
Heh. Figures, I have been exploring the southern part of the map. I always go my own way in RPG's which is opposite where I should be going! Figures. lol
I will head up that way I guess.
Yup, i used the dude in oxenfurt for the weapons. I think the armor was crafted by the girl/the dwarf in crow's perch.
Psychoward
Banned
I'm finally gonna play hearts of stone and blood and wine
how can I make sure I use the save file where I beat the game already? still pissy I got the
ending for the base game though, only reason that happened was because I assumed I'd be able to see the emperor again
how can I make sure I use the save file where I beat the game already? still pissy I got the
ciri becomes a witcher
Alcotholic
Banned
I beat the game last summer and loved it. I began NG+ shortly after to play it completely with Gwent and all that. I stopped at some point, because I found myself skipping dialogue and cutscenes. Its not how I wanted to experience it again.
Anyway, a few days ago I bought the Hearts of Stone DLC while it was on sale. It felt like the right time to pick it up again. I know I can just jump right to the content, but I wanted to develop a history for Geralt on NG+ before I got to it.
My only problem now is that I want to experience it in a new way, but my original playthrough solidified my choices and story path as the best one. Deciding to turn down Yen to be with Triss feels so wrong. Hahaha. I, personally, like Triss more but Geralt is not me. I'm playing deciding what I believe Geralt would do. This is just an example of a larger issue Im having, but the easiest one to cite. Its hard making choices that defy a character you've built in your mind. And I think its fantastic the game makes me feel this way.
I dont think any other game has made me feel so conflicted about the choices I make. And its not because the choices are morally gray, they arent at all. Its because Im not playing a virtual version of myself.
Anyway, Im enjoying my second playthrough regardless and cant wait to get to the DLC.
Anyway, a few days ago I bought the Hearts of Stone DLC while it was on sale. It felt like the right time to pick it up again. I know I can just jump right to the content, but I wanted to develop a history for Geralt on NG+ before I got to it.
My only problem now is that I want to experience it in a new way, but my original playthrough solidified my choices and story path as the best one. Deciding to turn down Yen to be with Triss feels so wrong. Hahaha. I, personally, like Triss more but Geralt is not me. I'm playing deciding what I believe Geralt would do. This is just an example of a larger issue Im having, but the easiest one to cite. Its hard making choices that defy a character you've built in your mind. And I think its fantastic the game makes me feel this way.
I dont think any other game has made me feel so conflicted about the choices I make. And its not because the choices are morally gray, they arent at all. Its because Im not playing a virtual version of myself.
Anyway, Im enjoying my second playthrough regardless and cant wait to get to the DLC.
SoraanTribal
Member
Started back playing the Witcher 3 again lol. So I know there are three endings... I can see myself only really beating the game once since it's so massive, so I'd like to get the "best" ending. I know the endings are basically:
Which one do people prefer as the best outcome? I would think the
Ciri dies, or she lives and becomes a Witcher or she lives in becomes the Empress.
Witcher one would be kind of fitting, but also a bit sad. Couldn't she prove more useful as an Empress and make changes?
Alcotholic
Banned
The Ending with
Ciri as the Emperess seemed more meloncholy. I believed she really wanted to be a witcher and not have any ties to Aristocracy.
SoraanTribal
Member
Yeah that's the only reason why I would be against that ending. I'm kinda conflicted. Without going into detail,
does she seem happy being a Witcher? I guess she would be the first female one?
GGNKovalski
Member
For me the best ending is
the one where she becomes a Witcher. The empress one I think is a bit more developed but that's not the world I want. I want Ciri out there slaying monsters.
Alcotholic
Banned
As an emperess she mentions that she wants to go adventuring with Geralt, but Geralt tells her that she can make more significant changes with her new status. There is crying involved
SoraanTribal
Member
Hmm... I'm really thinking I'll do the ending with
her being a Witcher based on the things I've read. I feel like it fits her character more... Does anyone actually prefer the Empress ending?
Psychoward
Banned
I do, wanted it too but because of one stupid choice it didn't happen, whatever.
Anyway I'm playing hearts of stone and y'all are gonna hate me but I dislike the combat more than I remember. Is there a way to guard break people or do I have to use signs or wait for them to stop blocking?
I chose the
empress
If you get the
Witcher
it turns out that Ciri decided to split from Geralt and go hunting on her own for a while cause 'independence' or something. At least, that's the reason CDPR came up with for why Ciri isn't in the expansion.
to spend time with Geralt.
Ruthless_Barbarian
Member
Having finished reading all the 6 books, I've come to the conclusion that Ciri
is her destiny according to others but Ciri
is the destiny she wanted.
becoming Empress
becoming a Witcher
Is this the order to read them?
- The Last Wish.
- The Sword of Destiny.
- Blood of Elves.
- Times of Contempt.
- Baptism of Fire.
- The Swallow's Tower.
MadYarpen
Member
Yeah,
Last wish and sword of destiny - short stories preceding the saga.
Blood of elves, time of contempt, baptism of fire, swallows tower and the lady of the lake - thats the main saga. I don't know if the last one is translated yet, so you may have to look for fan translations (I've read good things about these).
Ruthless_Barbarian
Member
Yes. Waiting on Lady of the Lake now.
YES! I prefer it by far. It's not close for me.
First of all, to get that ending you fulfill every "win" condition there is to ensure Ciri's survival. Second of all, Ciri chooses to be an Empress. She chooses to see Emhyr as well, the only difference is Geralt doesn't withhold information about Emhyr wanting to see her. I will admit that the way that choice manifests itself could have been written a bit better but all in all it still leads to the superior ending, IMO.
The ending feels more developed, and yes it's a pretty sad ending but since when is that a bad thing? A lot of great films and TV shows have sad endings. It's sad because Geralt and Ciri will see very little of each other again and that's why Ciri is crying. Ciri will without question have a far greater influence on the world by being Empress she even says as much herself. Understand, what leads Ciri to choosing the Empress path is Geralt's continuous support for Ciri to make her own decisions and a display of a deep sense of gratitude and love for Ciri. That's how you get that ending. Does it mean that Ciri can't live a carefree lifestyle the rest of her days? Yes. But let's be real here, she's still the Empress she'll live a pretty good life.
The ending feels more developed, and yes it's a pretty sad ending but since when is that a bad thing? A lot of great films and TV shows have sad endings. It's sad because Geralt and Ciri will see very little of each other again and that's why Ciri is crying. Ciri will without question have a far greater influence on the world by being Empress she even says as much herself. Understand, what leads Ciri to choosing the Empress path is Geralt's continuous support for Ciri to make her own decisions and a display of a deep sense of gratitude and love for Ciri. That's how you get that ending. Does it mean that Ciri can't live a carefree lifestyle the rest of her days? Yes. But let's be real here, she's still the Empress she'll live a pretty good life.
Hearts of Stone is noticeably harder than the vanilla game so if you don't have a good understanding of the combat system I have a feeling you're going to continue to hate it more and more. As to your guard break question, you can use signs, you can use bombs, I'm pretty sure you can use Rend, and you can use Whirl. Whirl for sure will rapidly deteriorate their defense meter if you want to call it that, and I'm pretty sure Rend works the same way.
SoraanTribal
Member
Now I'm back to being conflicted lol.
I'm doing the Ugly Baby main quest now. How close am I to the end?
Ruthless_Barbarian
Member
Still a ways to go..about halfway.
LEITZSABER
Member
Would anyone in this thread like a GOG code for the first Witcher game? Got a code for free but already own it. Emailed it as a gift to myself but assuming the code will work.
Let me know, thanks!
Let me know, thanks!
SoraanTribal
Member
wtf really? lol It feels like I'm near the end. I'm
recruiting people to come to the Witcher home and about to go get Ciri from the Isle of Mist or whatever it is.
wtf really? lol It feels like I'm near the end. I'mThat's really halfway?recruiting people to come to the Witcher home and about to go get Ciri from the Isle of Mist or whatever it is.
Duuuude, you don't even know.
Then it's on to Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine - it's like another 40 hours combined.
SoraanTribal
Member
lol jesus. There goes my plan to try to beat it this weekend before classes start back on Monday.
Alcotholic
Banned
Hahaha, yeah. There is a lot of content. I might recommend beating the base game and doing the DLC when you have time.lol jesus. There goes my plan to try to beat it this weekend before classes start back on Monday.
Im currently in the same area
Just did the skellige bit.
His Majesty
Banned
lol jesus. There goes my plan to try to beat it this weekend before classes start back on Monday.
You're certainly past the half-way point, especially if you have completed most side-quests already.
SoraanTribal
Member
Hahaha, yeah. There is a lot of content. I might recommend beating the base game and doing the DLC when you have time.
Im currently in the same area
Just did the skellige bit.
I doubt I have completed "most" sidequests, but definitely quite a few. Despite wanting to do all the major sidequests (since they seem great), I don't know if I will. The game is so daunting in how much there is to do (and a lot of it being worthwhile content) lol.
Question about the two DLCs. Are there new areas to explore in them or did they just add quests to the existing areas? By "areas", I mean brand new locations on the map to explore like "Velen" or "Skellige".