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[slimgrin]

They obviously can't give an exact number of pirated copies and if I know CDPR, they're rounding up. The reason is clear: their stance against DRM, while admirable, is also a marketing point for them. Btw, when the hell are they going to fix patch 2.1? Jesus chr*st it's been out for ages and still broken.

And I have to comment on this Origins bit. That game had rich characters and solid dialog. It had great C&C. I liked that it was an homage to old school RPG's. Where it fell flat imo was the main plot was just too derivitive. I've seen that story before, many times. I also think it's a fair observation to say TW2 skimped a bit on character interaction. I wanted to get to know people like Cedric, Triss, Sile, and Vess a little better.

Modifié par slimgrin, 02 décembre 2011 - 07:42 .

[Dave of Canada]

csfteeeer wrote...

Right Here

and btw is that the Great Serj Tankian i'm seeing there?....

Thank you, sir.

And yes it is.

[Romantiq]

Nigawatts wrote...

One thing I noticed about Witcher 2's engine after playing Skyrim. The Red Engine can have a surprising amount of characters on screen at one time. I mean look at the Eternal Battle.

In Skyrim you attack Whiterun with like 5 freaking dudes, and the game only spawns more when the last group of guys died.

Yeah that looked pretty sad. Conflict between stormcloaks and imperials is supposed to be a full scale war not some bar fight. Hell, I've seen bar fights with a lot more people involved. Sad really.

[agesilaj12]

I thought Skyrim looks good, although i still think Witcher 2 is way superior game in most aspects. I play games mostly for storyline, so I'll take Witcher 2 or Deus Ex anyday but Skyrim with it open concept gives me something to do for a long time, and tbh its not like when I was playing Witcher that I'm staying all night just to see more of a story, or using my sick days when I was playing Deus Ex. Still I consider Skyrim well spent 60$, but hopefully CDPR will make full blown expansion for TW2 soon.

[Bryy_Miller]

slimgrin wrote...

They obviously can't give an exact number of pirated copies and if I know CDPR, they're rounding up. The reason is clear: their stance against DRM, while admirable, is also a marketing point for them. 

It's gonna be interesting seeing how the future goes. I give CDP credit for sticking to their guns:

http://www.neogaf.co...ad.php?t=455353

[slimgrin]

Two accolades, and one controversial development. Accolades first: TW2 gets best graphics award from Games Radar, as well as best PC exclusive. What's funny is Drake's Deception, a console game, gets second. Once again BF3 is ignored.

http://www.gamesrada...est-games-2011/

http://www.gamesrada...-awards/?page=2

Now the bad news. CDP is dead serious about litigation and pirates. And they are purportedly fining people in Germany in excess of 1000 usd. I don't mind them going after pirates, but fines of that magnitude are too much. I have yet to confirm the fine amount, that's the number being tossed around.

http://www.1up.com/n...-action-pirates

Modifié par slimgrin, 18 décembre 2011 - 04:01 .

[HoonDing]

How about fining $60?

It's very legally dubious because the lawyers can issue whatever fines they want. CD Projekt would get owned in court for shakedowns like this in every western country save Germany.

Modifié par virumor, 17 décembre 2011 - 09:46 .

[slimgrin]

Presumably much of that fine goes to the lawyers themselves. Perhaps that's why its so high. And about the 'trade secret' technology, well as soon as the first case goes to court, it'll no longer be a secret.

[AngryFrozenWater]

It doesn't work if the fine is 60 dollar. I see it this way: CDPR is very reasonable in its approach about DRM and their DLC content. If in spite of that some gamers feel that they have the right to steal their software then the only thing that helps is giving them a huge fine. If the fine is too low then it becomes a game by itself and the pirates laugh their ass off.

I think it would also help if a larger number of pirates were treated this way. A good way to do that is monitor the sites that distribute that illegal software, instead of monitoring users who have bought the legal versions of the software.

Not only should the users of pirated software be fined, the owners of those sites should get criminal charges. Because the internet crosses borders this in an international concern. That makes it hard if foreign law enforcement agencies cannot work together. I think international law enforcement should work together, without given them silly power. Their methods of operation should fit in a law that also protects the innocent and the victims. That's what's law is all about, BTW.

We don't need Big Brother, but we also don't need pirating becoming an industry. Several years ago a lot of Chinese DVD factories which created illegal copies were closed. That's how big it has become. It needs to stop. I am not a fan of the way the entertainment industry is handling it now (Protect-IP, SOPA), but they have to do something.

I am too small to make a difference, but from time to time I make my voice heard. It probably doesn't change much, but if I just gaze at it then nothing happens at all.

Modifié par AngryFrozenWater, 18 décembre 2011 - 02:23 .

[Gunderic]

virumor wrote...

How about fining $60?

It's very legally dubious because the lawyers can issue whatever fines they want. CD Projekt would get owned in court for shakedowns like this in every western country save Germany.

Fining people $60 isn't really 'punishment'. It's buying the product you've been using when you're confronted with the 'theft'. It would be like going shoplifting at a mall and being forced to pay for the goods you tried to steal when confronted by security (unlikely).

[Krusty84]

Merry christmas

http://bartekgawel.b...-christmas.html

Modifié par Krusty84, 22 décembre 2011 - 09:15 .

[slimgrin]

 More chicken scratches from Bartek.

Modifié par slimgrin, 23 décembre 2011 - 02:17 .

[slimgrin]

 A preview of new content we'll be getting with the console release:

-4 hrs of new content; new quests, areas and characters.

-revamped inventory

-CGI cut scenes

-combat tweaks/more responsive controls. Keep in mind this guy was playing with a pad.

http://www.bellingha...ed-pc-role.html

[Dazaster Dellus]

God I love this game!!!

[Savber100]

slimgrin wrote...

 A preview of new content we'll be getting with the console release:

-4 hrs of new content; new quests, areas and characters.

-revamped inventory

-CGI cut scenes

-combat tweaks/more responsive controls. Keep in mind this guy was playing with a pad.

http://www.bellingha...ed-pc-role.html

Love you CDPR... 

Despite the recent controversy of which I've fiercely disagree with CDPR's course of action, you really got to admit that they know how to please fans. 

Modifié par Savber100, 05 janvier 2012 - 03:59 .

[VoiceOfPudding]

slimgrin wrote...

 A preview of new content we'll be getting with the console release:

-4 hrs of new content; new quests, areas and characters.

-revamped inventory

-CGI cut scenes

-combat tweaks/more responsive controls. Keep in mind this guy was playing with a pad.

http://www.bellingha...ed-pc-role.html

Most interested in seeing the "revamped inventory" (don't know if that means more TW1 style or something else entirely) and the new content... the rest are just icing on the cake.

[Chromie]

slimgrin wrote...

 A preview of new content we'll be getting with the console release:

-4 hrs of new content; new quests, areas and characters.

-revamped inventory

-CGI cut scenes

-combat tweaks/more responsive controls. Keep in mind this guy was playing with a pad.

http://www.bellingha...ed-pc-role.html

Wow I hope they release some screenshots of the new inventory. Witcher 2 with a gamepad the inventory was easier to manage so I wonder what they're doing. 

[slimgrin]

 I won't lie..it better mean an improved UI for mouse and keyboard, cause they've already designed the gamepad UI.

[Andarthiel_Demigod]

 Wow, this thread has really grown since I last saw it. Good to see, the game deserves it^_^

[Chromie]

Andarthiel_Demigod wrote...

 Wow, this thread has really grown since I last saw it. Good to see, the game deserves it^_^

Since well other games have come out the dicussion has slowed...a lot.

[VoiceOfPudding]

Ringo12 wrote...

Andarthiel_Demigod wrote...

 Wow, this thread has really grown since I last saw it. Good to see, the game deserves it^_^

Since well other games have come out the dicussion has slowed...a lot.

It's only ~200 pages behind skyrim which, considering the popularity of skyrim and the relative obscurity of TW2, is not that bad. It's still going though which is more than can be said for the fallout thread 

[DragonRageGT]

OUCH!

After some 800 hours with Skyrim, I decided to go back for another run with TW2, Dark Mode difficulty and well, I sucked so much that I've quitted before I cried! It will take me a while to get back and play a true skilled Witcher. Skyrim spiled me good, being so easy on Master difficulty.

TW2 is a lot more challenging, at least as far combat and enemy AI is concerned.

[Eski.Moe]

So it's set for a Spring release for the 360? I can't wait to get my hands on it. I wish I could have played it on PC but my laptop was lagging when it came to playing the first one.

[Chromie]

RageGT wrote...

OUCH!

After some 800 hours with Skyrim, I decided to go back for another run with TW2, Dark Mode difficulty and well, I sucked so much that I've quitted before I cried! It will take me a while to get back and play a true skilled Witcher. Skyrim spiled me good, being so easy on Master difficulty.

TW2 is a lot more challenging, at least as far combat and enemy AI is concerned.

800 hours? Holy damn. I stopped playing before I reached 100. I have 345 hours on Witcher 2 though 

[DreamwareStudio]

Witcher 2 is an epic, immersion-laden experience. Incredible!!!

My only complaint would be the QTEs. I do well with them, but can definitely see how some people would dislike them even when enabling easy QTEs.

That said, man, CD Projekt hit a home run of a sequel.