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[KnightofPhoenix]

Czaynik wrote...
I wouldn't be so sure. If Temerians whose country is collapsing were aware of Nilgaardian armies stationed at the border, it would be foolish to assume that Radovid wasn't with his extensive intelligence network. Quite contrary, he must have know about it and took that into account when playing his game.

I will not be surprised if Radovid pulls out an ace from his sleeve. As stated in one of trailers, he had been preparing his country for war for quite some time. Plus, now he was the fanatical Order at his disposal.

Oh I agree in that Radovid probably knew that Nilfgaard mobalized its army at around that time (I doubt he knew of the Emperor's plan before though), Redania afterall has the best intelligence service in the continent, and yea he had been amassing armies.

But his potential failure when it comes to mages is a hinderance. And it cannot be denied that Nilfgaard has the upperhand now.

But I do believe that Radovid is going to put up a fight and make it hard for Nilfgaard.

Modifié par KnightofPhoenix, 24 avril 2012 - 12:04 .

[Addai]

KnightofPhoenix wrote...

Addai67 wrote...

Siegfried worship must go along with Radovid worship, in that I understand neither. Ah well, bromance does not always translate across the double X chromosomes.

Beware too much character worship, however. Everyone has weaknesses and can blunder, even the most brilliant kings and generals. It sounds like you guys are setting up high expectations for your boy in TW3.

Is the word "worship" really necessary?

LOL  "Intense admiration" then, how's that?

[KnightofPhoenix]

Addai67 wrote...

KnightofPhoenix wrote...

Addai67 wrote...

Siegfried worship must go along with Radovid worship, in that I understand neither. Ah well, bromance does not always translate across the double X chromosomes.

Beware too much character worship, however. Everyone has weaknesses and can blunder, even the most brilliant kings and generals. It sounds like you guys are setting up high expectations for your boy in TW3.

Is the word "worship" really necessary?

LOL  "Intense admiration" then, how's that?

Admiration on its own suffices as far as I am concerned.

[slimgrin]

forsaken gamer wrote...

"Turn away the black cat.  And the bat, the owl, and the rat.  Likewise, the frog."

"it's raining bats and frogs"

[KnightofPhoenix]

There's an important line I wasn't told about.

Radovid: "I have done everything in my power to position my pawns correctly. I will know in time who to pin down."

The "Queen" is an obvious reference to Philippa Eilhart.
And I am not sure if Carduin was just being cordial or whether he was in Radovid's pocket all along (lol if that's the case, Eilhart was screwed the moment she hatched her plan).

But the interesting bit. Radovid is using a pawn with a Nilfgaardian symbol at 0:06.
Either that signifies that Radovid is really using Nilfgaard as his tool and the last line suggests that he is fully prepared to deal with them. Or Radovid is that delusional to think that Nilfgaard itself is a piece on his chessboard. Or perhaps a mixture of both. 

Very interesting.

Oh and flashs of Saskia and Triss. Cool, but Radovid's more interesting.

Modifié par KnightofPhoenix, 24 avril 2012 - 12:18 .

[Sebby]

Addai67 wrote...

Siegfried worship must go along with Radovid worship, in that I understand neither. Ah well, bromance does not always translate across the double X chromosomes.

Beware too much character worship, however. Everyone has weaknesses and can blunder, even the most brilliant kings and generals. It sounds like you guys are setting up high expectations for your boy in TW3.

Reuniting with ol' Sieg was the best moment in TW2 for me.

[android654]

Has anyone else had a look at the "quest handbook"? It's pretty damn hefty for that sort of thing, the temptation to leaf through it is pretty damn strong. The maps were nice too, even if I don't have any use for it.

[Khayness]

android654 wrote...

Has anyone else had a look at the "quest handbook"?

I've only counted all the missions avaliable in each acts, didn't want to miss a thing.

[AxisEvolve]

Mr.House wrote...

AxisEvolve wrote...

Mr.House wrote...

SO I just completed the secrets of Loc Muin, fantastic quest. Interesting revelation at the end, was able to kill that traitor() and that artifact was very interesting.

Which traitor? Cynthia? I hope not. 

Why kill when you can plough! There's so much more glory in that. 

She deserves it, oh it felt good. She had it coming.

*Cough* My choice felt good too. 

[KnightofPhoenix]

To those who killed Henselt. Does the Ending slide recognize that?
Because it would not make sense to see Radovid and Henselt dividing Temeria amongst themselves for instance.

I reloaded, saved Triss and saw what happens. We see he general brawl that took place which Triss mentions (apparently sparked by Kaedwenis and Temerians, with the Order joining in the fight). Carduin says that the Council will assist Radovid in defeating the Lodge to earn his trust. And apparently Radovid demands humility and obedience from mages.

I must say that the end choice is particularily hard because they both offer pros and cons. I still believe that helping Roche and giving Anais to Radovid to be the wisest course of action as far as the North is concerned. But it's a close call.

Modifié par KnightofPhoenix, 24 avril 2012 - 03:09 .

[Chromie]

KnightofPhoenix wrote...

To those who killed Henselt. Does the Ending slide recognize that?
Because it would not make sense to see Radovid and Henselt dividing Temeria amongst themselves for instance.

Yes it does.


***SPOILER SPOILER****






Radovid takes over everything!   

Modifié par Skelter192, 24 avril 2012 - 03:11 .

[Brockololly]

Skelter192 wrote...
Yes it does.


***SPOILER SPOILER****






Radovid takes over everything!   

More reason to kill Henselt!

[KnightofPhoenix]

Brockololly wrote...

Skelter192 wrote...
Yes it does.


***SPOILER SPOILER****






Radovid takes over everything!   

More reason to kill Henselt!

As much as I really like the guy, I do not think he can manage Temeria, Kaedwen and Aedirn in chaos all by myself so abruptly.

[Brockololly]

KnightofPhoenix wrote...
As much as I really like the guy, I do not think he can manage Temeria, Kaedwen and Aedirn in chaos all by myself so abruptly.

Bah! You surely underestimate Radovid!

[slimgrin]

forsaken gamer wrote...

slimgrin wrote...

forsaken gamer wrote...

"Turn away the black cat.  And the bat, the owl, and the rat.  Likewise, the frog."

"it's raining bats and frogs"

Skaggs:  Have we? Do pigs have tight arses?

Zoltan:  To tell the truth, I have no f*ckin idea, Skaggs.

Geralt: " Some say blacksmiths are strong. I say they're fat ******."

Modifié par slimgrin, 24 avril 2012 - 04:18 .

[KnightofPhoenix]

slimgrin wrote...

forsaken gamer wrote...

slimgrin wrote...

forsaken gamer wrote...

"Turn away the black cat.  And the bat, the owl, and the rat.  Likewise, the frog."

"it's raining bats and frogs"

Skaggs:  Have we? Do pigs have tight arses?

Zoltan:  To tell the truth, I have no f*ckin idea, Skaggs.

Geralt: " Some say blacksmiths are strong. I say they're fat ******."

Geralt: "I love these ****** with cocky names."

[Khayness]

KnightofPhoenix wrote...

As much as I really like the guy, I do not think he can manage Temeria, Kaedwen and Aedirn in chaos all by myself so abruptly.

Depends. I don't know if a spared Adda is a proper queen or not (the wikia said the books describe her as a bit handicapped, seemed "all right" in TW1), but if she managed to learn a bit from daddy Foltest ("I don't want any ****ing faternal assitance, the phase rubs me the wrong way!!!!" Fotlest is epic), maybe she can help out.

[slimgrin]

They ruined one of my favorite scenes in the whole game, the death of Cedric. In 2.0 when he says, "something's happening..." Geralt looks around and there's nothing there - just wind, trees, and bushes. Then he turns to Cedric and says, "they've come to bid you farewell." I loved that scene, to me it seemed pregnant with suggestion. Now Bambi and company really do come and bid him farewell. What the f*ck..

Modifié par slimgrin, 24 avril 2012 - 05:02 .

[KnightofPhoenix]

slimgrin wrote...

They ruined one of my favorite scenes in the whole game, the death of Cedric. In 2.0 when he says, "something's happening..." Geralt looks around and there's nothing there - just wind, trees, and bushes. Then he turns to Cedric and says, "they've come to bid you farewell." I loved that scene, to me it seemed pregnant with suggestion. Now Bambi and company really do come and bid him farewell. What the f*ck..

Yea, at first I was like "awwww." But then I realized how Disney-esque it looked.

I agree, I prefer it the way it was.

[slimgrin]

It's not just Disney-esque, I was convinced I was seeing that event through Geralt's pragmatic and cynical world view. There is nothing there, in his eyes. But he has enough humanity to set that aside and bid a noble man farewell. It was so perfect.

CDPR, I'm sorry, but this is the one and only true facepalm moment of either game:

Modifié par slimgrin, 24 avril 2012 - 05:11 .

[Corto81]

slimgrin wrote...

They ruined one of my favorite scenes in the whole game, the death of Cedric. In 2.0 when he says, "something's happening..." Geralt looks around and there's nothing there - just wind, trees, and bushes. Then he turns to Cedric and says, "they've come to bid you farewell." I loved that scene, to me it seemed pregnant with suggestion. Now Bambi and company really do come and bid him farewell. What the f*ck..

I didn't even notice that... lol....

[Sebby]

Skelter192 wrote...

KnightofPhoenix wrote...

To those who killed Henselt. Does the Ending slide recognize that?
Because it would not make sense to see Radovid and Henselt dividing Temeria amongst themselves for instance.

Yes it does.


***SPOILER SPOILER****






Radovid takes over everything!   

"Henselt's victory was short-lived"

[KnightofPhoenix]

Seboist wrote...
"Henselt's victory was short-lived"

He says the same thing if he is alive. It's referring to the invasion more likely.