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[Addai]

Allan Schumacher wrote...
I am finding it tough to understand why Witchers are not trusted, since all I did was go around and slay monsters that tormented people, presumably for less money than the Royal Huntsmen types do.

Witchers take children to put them through the Trial of Grasses, and if you survive you're a mutated freak with superhuman speed and endurance.  So people are afraid of that power, when they're not depending on it for help.

[Savber100]

I don't know why but it's always so fascinating to read about someone going through a game you enjoyed for the first time.

[Cyberfrog81]

TW1 is far from perfect, but so worth experiencing.

Lucky you can go straight to TW2 when you're done. Better combat, great graphics, and one choice in particular that changes so much of the game (I still almost can't believe how much).

[Haplose]

slimgrin wrote...

TW2 does both. Fight monsters to gain knowledge, or buy the books as a shortcut to gain knowledge. On harder difficulties the books are the way to go. If anything I hope they take this idea further in TW3.

Nah, its been "streamlined" to hell and back in TW2. Learning about your enemy is pretty much wasted time and money there... while it was very substantial and important in TW1.
Also Alchemy has been hit hard with the streamlining and nerf hammers. I suppose they had to weaken and limit its base effects if they wanted a whole specilized skilltree devoted to it, but still feels like something important has been taken away from the game.

I played TW2 Dark mode and hardly used any potions/read any books. Or felt like it would help me any if I did.

In TW1 on Normal I found studying lore about your enemies and alchemy essential.

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

I will probably have to go back and replay the first Witcher one day. From what I remember the game wasnt the greatest RPG I have ever played but it was enjoyable, the combat was crap but the game did introduce a lot of interesting new takes on certain elements within the RPG genre, I especially liked the use of potions and the fact that you actually had to research monsters, their weaknesses and how to fight them as it really captured the essence of what being a witcher is all about. I wouldnt say the game was brilliant but it was a good first effort from CD Project Red.

That being said they really outdone themselves with the Witcher 2, the best RPG I have played in years.

[Ridwan]

Congratulations on being more patient than me. Enjoy the game.

[Allan Schumacher]

Enjoying running around Vizima.

Mostly doing the assorted quests. Beat up on some punks hassling the local courtesans, killed copious amounts of drowners (and the distinctly different drowned men lol) in the swamp. This involved doing some quests for Siegfried as well. He and I seem to have quite the cordial relationship with each other. I suppose when one dominates a cockatrice like I did...

I think Coleman is broken though. I cleared out his haunted house, but he doesn't seem to be in the Hairy Bear Inn at any time now

Also, Murphy's Law.  I bought some fissteck from him.  And the next 4 assassins I kill all have some on them too! >.<

Fortunately Jethro talked.


EDIT:  Oh!  And ZOUNDS.  The dwarf beards.  They must have strong necks holding those things up!

Modifié par Allan Schumacher, 11 décembre 2012 - 06:57 .

[Luxorek]

Remember to buy a better armor from that Order smith [equip the ring you've got from Siegried]. Oh, and stock on alcohol [not the booze for alchemy, but beer] for the drinking with NPCs. You can win or learn some interesting things ! Oh, and don't ignore the dice poker - yeah, I know it's kind of dodgy, but it's a good way to make money [along with fist fights] and has a nice payoff [no pun intended] in the last chapter.

Damn me - I need to play this game again ! Some good memories.

Modifié par Luxorek, 11 décembre 2012 - 08:21 .

[Allan Schumacher]

Siegfried hasn't given me a ring (that I know of anyway...)

Yeah, I am now realizing that stocking up on alcohol is useful too haha.

[Luxorek]

You're right, my mistake ! I meant City guard signet - but it's not Siegfried that gives it to you. It allows you access to the hospital, but you can as easily bribe your way in. The armor can be bought from any smith in that chapter, so no rings needed ! Pardon.

Modifié par Luxorek, 11 décembre 2012 - 08:56 .

[Dutchess]

Luxorek wrote...

You're right, my mistake ! I meant City guard signet - but it's not Siegfried that gives it to you. It allows you access to the hospital, but you can as easily bribe your way in. The armor can be bought from any smith in that chapter, so no rings needed ! Pardon.

Well, you're right on the part that it requires faction loyalty. Depending on who you side with in quests, you can either use the services of the blacksmith and salesman of the Order, or those of the Dwarven blacksmith.

[Addai]

I love Vizima. Such atmosphere.

For some reason the dice poker drew me in like crack. I think it's the jaunty music. Another thing that just wasn't the same in TW2.

[Allan Schumacher]

There's definitely the two factions (I am guessing they will align with Order/Squirrel affiliation somewhat too) and it's plain as day I need some sort of affiliation. It just hasn't happened yet.

[Addai]

You can play a neutral "witcher's path." It's trickier though and may require some metagaming to get the rewards. I dunno, I've only ever done the Scoia'tael side.

[Nerevar-as]

Allan Schumacher wrote...

Enjoying running around Vizima.

Mostly doing the assorted quests. Beat up on some punks hassling the local courtesans, killed copious amounts of drowners (and the distinctly different drowned men lol) in the swamp. This involved doing some quests for Siegfried as well. He and I seem to have quite the cordial relationship with each other. I suppose when one dominates a cockatrice like I did...

I think Coleman is broken though. I cleared out his haunted house, but he doesn't seem to be in the Hairy Bear Inn at any time now

Also, Murphy's Law.  I bought some fissteck from him.  And the next 4 assassins I kill all have some on them too! >.<

Fortunately Jethro talked.


EDIT:  Oh!  And ZOUNDS.  The dwarf beards.  They must have strong necks holding those things up!

Ask the innkeeper about Coleman, he´ll tell you where to go. If you let the elves in Chapter 1 have the goods, don´t visit the detective until you´ve finished with Coleman´s quests.

[Nerevar-as]

Addai67 wrote...

You can play a neutral "witcher's path." It's trickier though and may require some metagaming to get the rewards. I dunno, I've only ever done the Scoia'tael side.

It´s quite easy actually. Refuse to get involved in Chapter 4. Kalkstein will craft the armor then. I just can´t help the elves any more, having read the books since my last playthrough I really want to kill Yaevinn.

[Allan Schumacher]

Ask the innkeeper about Coleman, he´ll tell you where to go. If you let the elves in Chapter 1 have the goods, don´t visit the detective until you´ve finished with Coleman´s quests.

The elves are dead, but I have spoken with the detective, so I am not necessarily blocked on it. Worst case, he's skipped town as far as Geralt is concerned and I can't complete it.

[Haplose]

Addai67 wrote...

You can play a neutral "witcher's path." It's trickier though and may require some metagaming to get the rewards. I dunno, I've only ever done the Scoia'tael side.

Wouldn't say its tricky. The neutral path is very valid and not really difficult to follow. Probably the most fitting one for Geralt, IMVHO.

[HoonDing]

Only reason to join sides with Elves/Order is Toruviel/Rayla nookie tbh

Gotta catch 'em all!

Modifié par HoonDing, 11 décembre 2012 - 10:33 .

[Allan Schumacher]

Well, I doubt I side with the Squirrels simply because my Geralt is not really a supporter of their methods, even if he empathizes with their plight.

[Eurypterid]

Allan Schumacher wrote...

Well, I doubt I side with the Squirrels simply because my Geralt is not really a supporter of their methods

Yeah, well you ain't from Chicago...

[Obeded the 2nd]

Allan Schumacher wrote...

Well, I doubt I side with the Squirrels simply because my Geralt is not really a supporter of their methods, even if he empathizes with their plight.

Roche isn't that great either, with the interragation stuff and all.
That is if your talking about what I think you'retalking about:)

[Allan Schumacher]

I don't know who Roche is >.>

I'm still early in Chapter 2. To me the Squirrels are a bunch of militant nonhumans that kill and do bad things because they feel oppressed.

[Obeded the 2nd]

Allan Schumacher wrote...

I don't know who Roche is >.>

I'm still early in Chapter 2. To me the Squirrels are a bunch of militant nonhumans that kill and do bad things because they feel oppressed.

Wait are you playing The Witcher 1?
Because I guess he's not in that one, never played the first one though so I wouldn't know.

[Firky]

This thread is full of Witcher memories.

Please tell us, Allan, if you find a use for a watermelon. (Beyond vitality.) I carried one to the end of the game because I just couldn't shake the fact that I was going to need it. Sadly, I never did.

I enjoyed the Witcher 2 but there were no watermelons. (I love food in RPGs.)