Jay Shadow
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You'll get access to that door as part of the main quest when the game gets linear for a while.
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt |OT3| Metz Some Ploughing Good Ladies In the Forest
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JohnnyFootball
GerAlt-Right. Ciriously.
That big ass tree will show up and it will be one of the harder moments in the game. Dont worry, if you have made it that far its doable, but there is a part that can be pretty tough.
JohnnyFootball
GerAlt-Right. Ciriously.
Deathmarch NG+ actually plays differently than just regular deathmarch.
Maybe it was something I never noticed in the first deathmarch playthrough, but in NG+ deathmarch enemies that have the skull above their head seem to massive damage if not outright one hit kill you. I never recalled this happening in my regular deathmarch run.
In short in NG+ it seems like the developers are encouraging you to do quests that are within your level.
Also one advantage to NG+ is that its much harder to overlevel since it requires much more XP to level up.
I have no idea how I am expected to get to Level 63 to use mastercrafted legendary witcher armor.
Maybe it was something I never noticed in the first deathmarch playthrough, but in NG+ deathmarch enemies that have the skull above their head seem to massive damage if not outright one hit kill you. I never recalled this happening in my regular deathmarch run.
In short in NG+ it seems like the developers are encouraging you to do quests that are within your level.
Also one advantage to NG+ is that its much harder to overlevel since it requires much more XP to level up.
I have no idea how I am expected to get to Level 63 to use mastercrafted legendary witcher armor.
Orthogonal
Member
Just finished the main story tonight. Overall it was a satisfying conclusion. There wasnt some grand statement being made, just a closure on the main characters arc and thats fine. I think I got the "good" ending and started to miss it before the epilogue was over.
The game is massive. Packed with content and tons to do and I want more. Bring on the DLC.
The game is massive. Packed with content and tons to do and I want more. Bring on the DLC.
Maxwood
Oh rock of ages, do not crumble, love is breathing still. Oh lady moon shine down, a little people magic if you will.
The Herbalist in White Orchard sells some. Temira or something.
I thought I found some near water in Velen, but I could be misstaken. A herb guide would have been very welcome.
Orthogonal
Member
I bought some Balisse Fruit from the Southern Herbalist in Novigrad city. It isnt marked on the map, but just follow the path west of Rosemary and Tine.
Just found that guy. He didn't have any.
LonelyGreyWolf
Banned
It was worth picking up at launch.
RoadHazard
Gold Member
Still runs like complete garbage much of the time. The 20 fps lock situation hasn't really been improved at all AFAIK. CDPR are obviously not competent enough console devs to sort this mess out.
I think I am finally near the end of the game's story. I am trying to wrap it up so I'll be ready for any DLC and I've avoided spoilers since May, so I feel I am pushing my luck. I don't want the ending spoiled since I've been very invested in the three Witcher games and they are possibly my favorite trilogy in gaming.
That being said, I'd like to know how close I am to the end:
End of Act II spoilers:
I am assuming this is the last major story quest?
That being said, I'd like to know how close I am to the end:
End of Act II spoilers:
I have completed the battle for Kaer Morhen, completed the Bald Mountain quest with Ciri, and returned to Novigrad and found Phillipa. I believe my current quest is "Final Preparations".
Geralt and Yen want to find a guy who
saw Ciri, but he went fight with the warewolf to regain his honor.
Now our power couple needs to find him in the gardens, hopefully alive, and defeat the warewolf if needed.
Now our power couple needs to find him in the gardens, hopefully alive, and defeat the warewolf if needed.
Yes, that's the end.
Thanks!
GasProblem
Member
Fiiiiiinally getting this game tomorrow. Got a PS4 three days ago with TLOU and God of War 3. Have some discount cards so I'm able to get The Witcher 3 for €29 
Can't wait. Probably going to start on Death March, I want The Witcher 3 to be my first platinum.
And my friends list is still really empty, if anyone wants to add me my PSN is GasProblem.
God I've been looking forward to this since the game released
Can't wait. Probably going to start on Death March, I want The Witcher 3 to be my first platinum.
And my friends list is still really empty, if anyone wants to add me my PSN is GasProblem.
God I've been looking forward to this since the game released
That's not true. There's a few quests before the end. They kind of lead into one another and you can technically fly through them, but "Final Preparations" is not the last story quest.
After that there's at least 4 other quests and then the epilogue
Ah thanks, god knows what happened for me to miss that, i must say ive gotten a bit bored of searching for Ciri.
anywho
i killed the werewolf instead of feeding him, that voice was really annoying
LonelyGreyWolf
Banned
No, you didn't.
Really enjoying Gwent at the moment. My deck is coming along pretty nicely with 3 heros in it!
Are there any gwent cards found in caves and stuff like that? Or are they strictly won against opponents or bought at vendors?
I've heard that you can "miss" cards and don't want to end up failing the "collect all gwent cards" quest.
Also, the biggest problem with this game is the fact that it doesn't autosave near enough. I beat a really tough opponent at gwent (just a normal vendor) but then I ended up falling what could've only been 10 feet which killed me and I was forced to spend another 30 minutes trying to beat the vendor again.
Are there any gwent cards found in caves and stuff like that? Or are they strictly won against opponents or bought at vendors?
I've heard that you can "miss" cards and don't want to end up failing the "collect all gwent cards" quest.
Also, the biggest problem with this game is the fact that it doesn't autosave near enough. I beat a really tough opponent at gwent (just a normal vendor) but then I ended up falling what could've only been 10 feet which killed me and I was forced to spend another 30 minutes trying to beat the vendor again.
LonelyGreyWolf
Banned
Nope. 100% vendors, quests and gwent opponents.
Okay that's good. Are there any more noteworthy opponents to face in Velen/Novigrad if you've beaten the inkeep quests as well as Velen's big players and Novigrad's big players? Obviously if its spoils the story, then I don't need to know haha.
His Majesty
Banned
Done the big tournament already?
LonelyGreyWolf
Banned
Can't remember, but if there's another questline with noteworthy characters, you'll get it automatically in due time. Remember that almost every inkeeper and merchant who plays gwent gives you a card the first time you defeat them.
No. I've just unlocked that quest but it says I need to be level 24 (I'm currently level 13).
What I've done so far is:
- Inkeep quest in Velen
- Gwent: Velen players
- Gwent: Big City players
I would google this stuff usually but I don't want the story spoiled at all.
I've beaten every vendor I find. I don't get that too many decent cards from them. Still can't form a proper monster/scoetel deck yet.
What is interesting is that the card you receive from general vendors is randomised. I received a decent card when I forgot to save and when I did it again, got an awful card lol.
LonelyGreyWolf
Banned
Correct, and there are also more vendors that play Gwent than there are cards, to ensure wiggle-room in case you miss one.
As for the card types, you will find monster cards in Skellige, and a lot of Scoia'Tael there as well, although you should have gotten quite a few Scoia'Tael cards in Novigrad.
Also again you don't need to google any of these quests, as you'll get them automatically. You can't miss them, really.
Oh okay, thanks for all the info! Guess I'll have to actually start playing the game now instead of sinking all my time into gwent lol.
I'm working on the game and I'm badly in need of new gear to help me push my way through Death March. I'm at level 5, just finished up with the Wandering in the Dark quest and I'm getting set up with the Bloody Baron quest now. I ran into the armorers there in the castle but their gear seems to be pretty lousy and I'm at a bit of a loss on where I should start looking for some upgrades. Suggestions?
I'm running with the Viper School equipment but it's not nearly enough unless everything off the main quest path is supposed to be a one-shot.
I'm running with the Viper School equipment but it's not nearly enough unless everything off the main quest path is supposed to be a one-shot.
Question without story spoilers.How to meet
?
I have already done Redania's Most Wanted.Just wondering if this is missable or obscure ,because I really like that character.
Also should I hold off doing "A Deadly Plot" ? Is it related to meeting her ?
Appreciate answers without too many spoilers!
Philippa Eilhart
I have already done Redania's Most Wanted.Just wondering if this is missable or obscure ,because I really like that character.
Also should I hold off doing "A Deadly Plot" ? Is it related to meeting her ?
Appreciate answers without too many spoilers!
I ran with the Viper swords until I completed my Griffin set at around Lv10(maybe 12? I forget). There are better swords you can get until that point, like from Contracts. Might even get lucky and find a good one in a hidden/guarded treasure spot.
Philippa
A Deadly Plot is related to a series of quests she's involved in, but you won't meet her during it, or mess up your progress by completing it. So, get it over with, there's another good surprise waiting for you at the quest's end.
doesn't show up until later in the game. It actually becomes an important part of the main questline, so you won't miss her.Philippa
A Deadly Plot is related to a series of quests she's involved in, but you won't meet her during it, or mess up your progress by completing it. So, get it over with, there's another good surprise waiting for you at the quest's end.
Thanks a bunch!
This is just what I wanted to hear
JohnnyFootball
GerAlt-Right. Ciriously.
Actually a character named Hammond has a card on him when you kill him.
JohnnyFootball
GerAlt-Right. Ciriously.
A Deadly Plot is related to a series of quests she's involved in, but you won't meet her during it, or mess up your progress by completing it. So, get it over with, there's another good surprise waiting for you at the quest's end.
The surprise he is referring to is another obtainable Gwent card.
Just so you're not expecting the wrong thing.
ResidentDante
Member
Just bought this game yesterday on my PS4, and I'm going to play it with my wife today. Any tips we should have right from the beginning? Spoiler free ones!
I'd love to avoid the "you should have levelled up this or that right from the bat to quicker reach higher levels etc."
I'd love to avoid the "you should have levelled up this or that right from the bat to quicker reach higher levels etc."
Coreda
Member
Just watched Gopher's second video on the features of the Friendly HUD mod, and he mentions the mod allows for multiple potion hotkeys rather than the default 2 maximum. Great news for alchemy builds.
Quen is your friend.
Fbh
Member
Man, my Ps4 decided to "corrupt" the data of the game.
Thankfully the save files seem to be fine, but I had to reinstall the game and redownload the 7,5gb update. That kinda sucks, I don't have that much time to play at the moment and the night I actually had I couldn't play because I had to wait for the update to download
Thankfully the save files seem to be fine, but I had to reinstall the game and redownload the 7,5gb update. That kinda sucks, I don't have that much time to play at the moment and the night I actually had I couldn't play because I had to wait for the update to download
JohnnyFootball
GerAlt-Right. Ciriously.
Yes, be patient and learn to use your signs. Go to herbalists and buy potion manuscripts. Always always always make use of thunderbolt since it will make you mod more damage,
If you're playing on the higher difficulties combat can be very frustrating. Especially in tight quarters. But just be patient and make use of Quin and Axii.
His Majesty
Banned
This is amazing. I have been using Gopher's ImmersiveHUD mod but this one is on a different level altogether. Works with a controller as well.
LonelyGreyWolf
Banned
His Majesty
Banned
Yeah you can go back to them later. Also
Isle of Mists is not the end of the game.
UnluckyKate
Member
Damn, on death march, that one ciri boss battle is fucking bullshit. It's super long, super tricky, super hard to not get hit and land safe hit, it takes forever, that dumb girl goes with no potions, no oil no silver... Haven't she learnt anything from her stay at Kaer Morhen ?
His Majesty
Banned
Ciri can't take witcher potions afaik, never did the trial of the grasses.
CyclopsRock
Member
I had no idea they were witcher-specific potions. Makes you wonder how many manuscripts the herbalists sell...
LonelyGreyWolf
Banned
That's one of the whole points of being a witcher. Your body can endure and handle potions that would be poison to humans.
That's a good point regarding the herbalists though, lol. Another instance of video game logic, I guess.