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[KnightofPhoenix]

slimgrin wrote...
Personal imports are not only overrated but well nigh impossible. They need to stick to the main plot which is complex already, not what each of us did. The idea as a game mechanic is flawed.

I am not expecting the main plot of TW3 to deviate based on our choices in TW2.

What I am expecting however is for instance the death of a certain monarch not to be inconsequential. I will be satisfied if the consequences are shown (or told, but I'd like that less) in some small but meaningful way, without altering the plot of TW3.

Ideally, the culmination of our choices in TW2 should have *some* bearing on the outcome of the war.

Modifié par KnightofPhoenix, 14 avril 2012 - 03:09 .

[Sebby]

One passive decision I hope they recognize is if Geralt refused to assist Iorveth at the end of Act 2 on Roche path. I consciously made the decision to leave him to rot and hopefully Iorveth is less... pleasant with Geralt whenever they meet up again.

[KnightofPhoenix]

There's another decision. In act 1 you can volunteer to drink a potion for some alchemists. I am assuming they are keeping the consequences for that till later.

[Sebby]

Does Geralt even drink it? I don't remember anything happening.

[KnightofPhoenix]

Seboist wrote...

Does Geralt even drink it? I don't remember anything happening.

Me neither, but I assumed he drinks it if he accepts....unless I am missing something.

[Costin_Razvan]

It's just a critical chance mutagen he gets. I believe it's purpose is to just to tell you about mutagens and give you a free one.

 
One passive decision I hope they recognize is if Geralt refused to assist Iorveth at the end of Act 2 on Roche path. I consciously made the decision to leave him to rot and hopefully Iorveth is less... pleasant with Geralt whenever they meet up again. 

If you refused to help Iorveth in Act 1 in the battle between Scoia'Tel and Blue Stripes he is not friendly in Act 2 if you save him then.

Modifié par Costin_Razvan, 14 avril 2012 - 05:14 .

[Sebby]

Costin_Razvan wrote...

It's just a critical chance mutagen he gets. I believe it's purpose is to just to tell you about mutagens and give you a free one.

 
One passive decision I hope they recognize is if Geralt refused to assist Iorveth at the end of Act 2 on Roche path. I consciously made the decision to leave him to rot and hopefully Iorveth is less... pleasant with Geralt whenever they meet up again. 

If you refused to help Iorveth in Act 1 in the battle between Scoia'Tel and Blue Stripes he is not friendly in Act 2 if you save him then.

I know but hopefully that makes the relationship even more antagonistic down the line(along with killing Saskia).

[Chromie]

KnightofPhoenix wrote...

slimgrin wrote...
Personal imports are not only overrated but well nigh impossible. They need to stick to the main plot which is complex already, not what each of us did. The idea as a game mechanic is flawed.

I am not expecting the main plot of TW3 to deviate based on our choices in TW2.

What I am expecting however is for instance the death of a certain monarch not to be inconsequential. I will be satisfied if the consequences are shown (or told, but I'd like that less) in some small but meaningful way, without altering the plot of TW3.

Ideally, the culmination of our choices in TW2 should have *some* bearing on the outcome of the war.

Well it took four years to develop Witcher 2 plus a brand new engine. I hope since the engine is well obviously here they can take their time to implement their ideas. If they can do a great with import system I'm all for it. Like you said certain very big decisions like that should be acknowledge especially with what is happening down south. 

[slimgrin]

This article is very in depth and brings up an interesting quesiton. The lighting on xbox has been overhauled and in some cases seems to lack a filter that the PC version has. So I'm wondering if the EE will adjust lighting effects on PC as well.

Supposedly the Mottle and succubus sex scenes are the ones cut for the Aussie version of the game, lol. No love for bestiallity? What gives? 


http://www.eurogamer...2-tech-analysis

Modifié par slimgrin, 14 avril 2012 - 02:57 .

[Chromie]

The did a great job with the lighting.

EDIT: Just saw the video how the hell did they manage to keep it running at 30fps nearly the whole time yet Mass Effect 3 drops to like 25fps!

Modifié par Skelter192, 14 avril 2012 - 02:38 .

[Costin_Razvan]

Four words: Actually giving a ****.

[slimgrin]

If you want a side by side comparison of dev philosophies, check it out:


Though not specific to any new system, Epic Games design director Cliff Bleszinski told us that a leap in visual fidelity is an "essential step" that Microsoft and Sony need to take with future-generation consoles. Speaking with us at PAX East 2012 last weekend, the said he wants a leap in visual fidelity to be a big part of next-gen systems. "Face-melting graphics," he said. "I really want our next-generation consoles to pass what I call the 'Mom Test.' So that if you were to show this console and games to your mom, she would be like, 'Wow, that clearly looks better than your last console.' And it's an essential step that needs to be taken by both Sony and Microsoft." Bleszinski also noted that he hopes for "always-connected consoles that basically require an Internet connection. So that I can just wake up in the morning and say, 'Oh a new demo has been downloaded on my hard drive, so I can check it out.' As well as considering streaming gaming from the cloud, which would be very nice."


Hmmm...Epic or CDPR?

Tough choice.

Modifié par slimgrin, 14 avril 2012 - 04:41 .

[Chromie]

 

slimgrin wrote...
Bleszinski also noted that he hopes for "always-connected consoles that basically require an Internet connection. So that I can just wake up in the morning and say, 'Oh a new demo has been downloaded on my hard drive, so I can check it out.'

 

Microsoft is clearly paying him to endorse such a stupid idea.

slimgrin wrote...
"I really want our next-generation consoles to pass what I call the 'Mom Test.' So that if you were to show this console and games to your mom, she would be like, 'Wow, that clearly looks better than your last console.

 

All this makes think of is what Chris Avellone said when he responded to someone say "Writing trumps graphics"

Avellone - "...annnnd say that in a publisher pitch meeting, and you can hear a pin drop. The marketing guys will simply leave." 

Which obviously worries me about their future projects.

Modifié par Skelter192, 14 avril 2012 - 04:46 .

[Costin_Razvan]

Avellone has always delivered on a story level, every single goddamn time. I don't give a damn for the gameplay of Dungeon Siege 3, but it's story is solid.

Modifié par Costin_Razvan, 14 avril 2012 - 04:53 .

[Reod]

The Choir in The Witcher 2 Enhanced Edition

mp3

Its about music for final boards -  "The final boards combine to make up the film that concludes and summarizes  the story told in The Witcher 2"

Modifié par Reod, 15 avril 2012 - 12:30 .

[Loup Blanc]

Only one day left until TW2 is released on 360. I am SO pumped. I know it will make me forget the horror of ME3.

[Brockololly]

Reod wrote...

The Choir in The Witcher 2 Enhanced Edition

mp3

Its about music for final boards -  "The final boards combine to make up the film that concludes and summarizes  the story told in The Witcher 2"

Very cool, I love the music of TW2 and that choir sounds lovely, especially for the end of the game. Really reminds me of the soundtrack to Kingdom of Heaven. It sounds like something you'd hear in a church, not a video game. Awesome.

Modifié par Brockololly, 15 avril 2012 - 11:12 .

[android654]

I've been working overtime on two papers I have due next week. So when the game gets to me I should have 72 hours free before I have to start studying for finals. I wonder if I can finish a playthrough by then or if I should wait two weeks without touching it then take my time once finals are over.

[slimgrin]

android654 wrote...

I've been working overtime on two papers I have due next week. So when the game gets to me I should have 72 hours free before I have to start studying for finals. I wonder if I can finish a playthrough by then or if I should wait two weeks without touching it then take my time once finals are over.

You can finish it in 30-40 hrs on easy or medium. Hard might take longer. I crapped up my alchemy build and died more than I'd like to remember in my first run. Died like 30 time at the last boss. err...second to last. 

Modifié par slimgrin, 15 avril 2012 - 11:10 .

[AxisEvolve]

JL81 wrote...

Only one day left until TW2 is released on 360. I am SO pumped. I know it will make me forget the horror of ME3.

Can't wait to pick up my Dark Edition.

[Sebby]

Reod wrote...

The Choir in The Witcher 2 Enhanced Edition

mp3

Its about music for final boards -  "The final boards combine to make up the film that concludes and summarizes  the story told in The Witcher 2"

There's scenes there that show Loredo welcoming Kaedweni troops into Flotsam! I assume that's what happens if you don't kill him on Iorveth path.

[hangmans tree]

In summary then, it's clear that The Witcher 2 has the performance to match the spectacle. This may well be a PC conversion, but the level of technical accomplishment we see here is more in line with what we'd expect from a top-tier first-party studio designing a game directly for the strengths of the host console hardware.

Compare and contrast with a comparable technology - such as Anvil, the Assassin's Creed engine, which has gradually evolved across four games thus far. On its first attempt, CD Projekt RED has bested it in virtually every way, from characters to environment detail to lighting to effects work - and it runs more smoothly to boot. Combine what is a landmark technological achievement with an intriguing story, enormous amounts of depth and a fun combat system and we have the complete package, well worth its Eurogamer 9/10 review score.
http://www.eurogamer...2-tech-analysis

[Mercannis]

hangmans tree wrote...

In summary then, it's clear that The Witcher 2 has the performance to match the spectacle. This may well be a PC conversion, but the level of technical accomplishment we see here is more in line with what we'd expect from a top-tier first-party studio designing a game directly for the strengths of the host console hardware.

Compare and contrast with a comparable technology - such as Anvil, the Assassin's Creed engine, which has gradually evolved across four games thus far. On its first attempt, CD Projekt RED has bested it in virtually every way, from characters to environment detail to lighting to effects work - and it runs more smoothly to boot. Combine what is a landmark technological achievement with an intriguing story, enormous amounts of depth and a fun combat system and we have the complete package, well worth its Eurogamer 9/10 review score.
http://www.eurogamer...2-tech-analysis

Yeah..they are passionate about their work and dont have a publisher breathing down their neck, amazing huh

[slimgrin]

I've read a number of reviews that claim when looting, you can't single out items in a container, but you have to take all. Was this the case with a controller on PC as well? Also, the inventory seems to be a pretty regular complaint despite their efforts. Overall, I think the reviews for console have been largely on target. Kind of refreshing really.


http://www.impulsega...cededition.html

Modifié par slimgrin, 16 avril 2012 - 06:12 .

[android654]

UGH! A whole day of waiting...