Qdeathstar 1763 Report post Posted May 24, 2015 got the game last night... I don't think the game is that ground breaking,,l certainly not worth a ten out of ten, based on what I saw. the gameplay mechanics and controls are a little clunky, I prefered rdr's horse riding for instance.. also, the interior are really low res considering the rest of the scenery. The voice acting was really good, however. I've only place for about an hour and a half so far though.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaPn bOnEs 8527 Report post Posted May 24, 2015 yea, it takes about 6-8 hours to really get into it... makes sense considering that they claim there's over 200 hours of stuff to do... but it takes a while to get used to how to play this game... they're not exactly holding your hand like most games... i think the graphics look pretty damn good for an open world RPG, kind of impressed at the details... i like the trees swaying in the wind when a storm approaches... the voice acting is good, but geralt's voice is starting to wear thin on me... it's like a raspy nasaled voice ...very monotone... and the horse is merely just a point A to point B thing... i tend to walk around a lot, only use the horse to travel in between locations not yet discovered... make sure you buy the saddle bags when you get the chance, i played too many hours with limited inventory space and regret not getting one sooner... i dropped a lot of sellable loot because i needed the space... but now i'm up over 1700 crowns... i might actually buy something decent if i every run across anything better than what i already have ... also, where is a brothel?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Massacre 7646 Report post Posted May 24, 2015 RE: Geralt's voice: He speaks in monotone because the Witcher mutations strip them of their emotions. There are romance options, though, so apparently he can still feel love. I don't really understand that. I think they're okay with a few plot holes, as long as they get to squeeze a little more nudity into the game. There's a shit load of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Qdeathstar 1763 Report post Posted May 24, 2015 maybe he just likes to fuck. So the romance options are a farse... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Massacre 7646 Report post Posted May 25, 2015 I don't think so. Haven't gotten into any of the romance stuff, but there are separate options that are just sex, and they don't interfere with romances in any way. They wouldn't make that distinction if the endgame was the same for both options. You spend the majority of the game alone, so I haven't spoken to the romance options much, but there's a sex-only option shortly after the prologue, and she was a lot cooler than either romance option, based on what little interaction I've had with the others. I guess all the nudity is standard fare for M-rated games nowadays, but I've read on /vg/ that it's virtually nonexistent, compared to Witcher II. I can't imagine how gratuitous it must have been. Not that I have an issue with nudity in games, but I get annoyed with anything that feels like it was shoehorned in for no real reason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DuPz0r 5361 Report post Posted May 25, 2015 I'm enjoying the exploration so far... I've been chased by something huge, way above my level, i've been raped by drowners whilst looting sunken treasures, and i've seen plenty of titties. This is my type of game! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ginginho 1613 Report post Posted May 25, 2015 (edited) Anyone done the task Jenny o' the Wood? I need help killing the monster... The level of crafting is way too much for me because I feel like I have to collect and craft everything, but it's just not possible... I hope there are enhanced saddlebags because I fill up my inventory so quickly... And all the cool stuff I do craft is beyond my level... I try to make loot dumps but then forget where I leave them... Just about at level 8 and exploring Velen at the moment, trying to stay away from the main quest and areas I get overpowered in... Any favourite weapons, signs or potions yet? One of my favourites is lobbing a dragon's breath (I think that's what it's called) bomb into a bunch of drowners, then igni'ing them to hell... Edited May 25, 2015 by Ginginho Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Massacre 7646 Report post Posted May 25, 2015 To deal with Jenny, throw down Yrden, and do what you can, while it's in effect. You have to keep her inside Yrden's circle, or she won't take damage. The wraiths she summons can be killed normally, without Yrden. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Qdeathstar 1763 Report post Posted May 25, 2015 I cant seem to beat the ole griffon..... I can't figure out the controls for shit. So I keep tapping triangle square triangle triangle like i'm playing 1996 mortal combat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Massacre 7646 Report post Posted May 25, 2015 Once you've shot it down with your crossbow, hit it with Igni, to stun it. Get as many hits in as you can. That early in the game, you likely don't have a lot of perks, so use strong attacks (triangle). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ginginho 1613 Report post Posted May 26, 2015 (edited) Thanks for the advice Massacre... Throw some circles into your button mashing, Q... Once it's on the ground, stun it with a spell, igni or aard, hit it a couple of times then dodge step to the side, rinse and repeat... I was helping the Bloody Baron but that line went dry... Does anyone know if I have to beat him at gwent to continue that path... I have already found his daughter and told him about it... I got killed by a big fucking tree today... Edited May 26, 2015 by Ginginho Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Massacre 7646 Report post Posted May 26, 2015 Pretty sure there's never a time that you have to win a game of gwent, unless it's strictly a gwent quest. Fuck that shit, anyway. I'm not wasting time running all around the map buying cards for a pub game that isn't fun to begin with. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaPn bOnEs 8527 Report post Posted May 26, 2015 for the baron; i found his wife first, and after that, i didn't have to find his daughter... he, however, wants to go get her back, and that means go after the 3 witches in the bog... i don't like where this is headed lol ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Massacre 7646 Report post Posted May 26, 2015 You'll be fine. What'd you do about the tree thing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaPn bOnEs 8527 Report post Posted May 26, 2015 i might of made a bad decision there, but i can't quite tell... i freed the spirit, for the kids safety... but i dunno, i could be all wrong about that... we'll see, don't spoil ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ginginho 1613 Report post Posted May 27, 2015 I went the other way, Bones... if you want more information before making that decision, read a random book you pick up called She Who Knows... but like you say, it doesn't feel like I've made the right choice as yet... Didn't need to play gwent, just carry on through the story quests... so much to do, so little time... Onward to Novigrad... maybe... Been to Skellige yet? That map looks as big as the rest put together, albeit with a lot more water.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Massacre 7646 Report post Posted May 27, 2015 Skellige is what Skyrim should have looked like. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtagrl 4317 Report post Posted May 28, 2015 Pics or GTFO. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Massacre 7646 Report post Posted May 28, 2015 That's a lot of effort. I'd have to take a metric fuckton of screenshots, then figure out how to locate my PS4 screenshots on PlayStation's site. That last part alone sounds exhausting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaPn bOnEs 8527 Report post Posted May 28, 2015 i'll share some pics when i get there, gtagrl... i've mostly just been sharing my screengrabs on twitter since it's easier to just upload them there on the fly... but i should drop some in my photobucket account and share em here, maybe later today ... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtagrl 4317 Report post Posted May 28, 2015 Coolio...I'm currently taking a break from GTA and have been riding my Nord hard lately on old-gen, so the Skyrim reference piqued my curiosity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Massacre 7646 Report post Posted May 28, 2015 Yeah, but... where the hell do I find my uploaded screenshots? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaPn bOnEs 8527 Report post Posted May 28, 2015 umm, capture gallery, duh... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ginginho 1613 Report post Posted May 28, 2015 But I don't think you can post them here straight from the capture gallery, can you? I have looked but can't see how... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jizzy 633 Report post Posted May 28, 2015 No internet, so like Gtagrl I've been spending time with my Nord. Really want this game. I finally in my old age can play an RPG without wishing I was doing something else. RPGs are an age thing, I guess. This as good as the interweb says? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
