A new patch just came in (1.04)
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Does that mean I have to come back to White Orchard in order to collect them or are they now lost to me? (Since Elsa is gone and I am at Velen) 
But not the point that it showed signs of mental disorder. His actions and behavior were in accordance with his motives, that the Lodge were against, and the level of influence many mages held in society, not counting public officials.
He always harbored a disdain for them, considering his childhood, but not that it would make him come across as an unstable individual. Considering the harsh political climate he grew up in and the position he finds himself in the events of TW3, would certainly have a toll on anyone, but for Radovid I find it hard to believe it would lead him into madness.
But as I said, will have to find out myself how it is handled.
Radovid has always hated magic and had disdain for nonhumans. It HAS gotten worse over the years. This is not damaging his job to fight Nilfgaard (on the contrary, he's forcing Emyhr into a bad position) but as a king it self outside war he has lost the trust of his people, soldiers and allies because of certain things he has done which are all very much in character.
He's not called the Mad King for no reason.
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Started my second playthrough and this time taking it slow.
As in collecting every Gwent card and exploring every ? mark on the map
I started mine as well. Taking my sweet time and no fast travel this time outside of going to different world map areas.
Honestly he always seemed to me to be only a few steps from the abyss in terms of mental stability so not in the least surprised by his development given the more extreme circumstances
Yet I don't find this to be the case.
Radovid is cunning as he is ruthless, but as far as I recall, never has his actions been based on derangement of any sort. His actions have always been to solidify his concentration of power and / or what he believes is the best for Redania (and later the North). Yet he isn't a victim of his ideals to the point that he would commit anything to achieve it, as he showcases in TW1 when he stops "working" with the Order through Salamandra, considering what they are plotting, .
His plans for the destruction of the Lodge is not done due to fear of mages, but the political threat they possess. In one of the endings, where Shilard exposes the mages involvement, Radovid doesn't declare a pogrom, but the detainment of the mages to find the true traitors (which sadly leads to a massacre due to the dragon attack). While he doe state that it is not an undesirable outcome in Loc Muinne, never is it hinted that he sees it proper to have every mage hunted down without trial (since it contradicts the alliance he established with Carduin and what he brought forward earlier).
He doesn't pluck out Philippa's eyes out of mental instability or any of sort, but gave her a chance to submit to the crimes that she had committed (which she of course refuses and tries to lie through her teeth) and is punished for it. It is however true that he finds satisfaction in the act, considering the hatred he feels towards Philippa alone, but pinning it down to him suffering of mental disorder is quite a misunderstanding, especially since he is a calculating political player (something that Philippa states herself), and he is hardly alone in the atrocities committed by individuals in The Witcher.
Radovid is certainly quite a character considering his merciless nature, but mental illness and insanity? Yeah, I don't see the basis for that, unless if current actions brings forward something to solidify it.
40 to 50 %
As someone who's never played a game in the series yet but wants to play through the prequels before Wild Hunt, what would you say is the best way to go about this? I'd obviously prefer to play both the first and second game but doubt the second would run well on my dated PC, so is it worth getting both on PC just for the save import or skipping the original and just getting Assassin of Kings on console?
The savegame-import isn't that important. It only effects a couple of minor events/characters to show up. I'd say you can play every game more or less on its own, no matter what platform. And reading at least the short-stories and maybe the full novels, though not necessary, is recommended as well.
Oh wow. I'm basically at the same point, and I felt like I was in the final stretch. Good to know I was wrong.
Yeah, the main storyline is very lengthy with lots of good content.
Its a shame that to get the best leader for the North, you need
Spoiler
Nah, best leader is.
Nah, best leader is.
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Agree with Mr.House here.
Yeah, the main storyline is very lengthy with lots of good content.
Evidently so, I'm 60 hours in and still looking forward to continuing. :3
Also, 'The Last Wish' quest...awww...
This game has been a serious treat for a book reader. Feels like a true sequel to them in a way.
Evidently so, I'm 60 hours in and still looking forward to continuing. :3
Also, 'The Last Wish' quest...awww...
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This game has been a serious treat for a book reader. Feels like a true sequel to them in a way.
Now that's true love right there.
Go Team Yennefer ! 
Yeah, it's one of the few dents in The Witcher's ''grey morality'' armor. Religion in general is portrayed as superstition at best, worshipping of stuff like the Ladies of the Wood at midpoint, and at worst the Eternal Fire who are a bunch of zealous, pyre-happy arseholes when they aren't just venal and corrupt. I understand that religions abusing their influence is part and parcel of medieval life, but there also were achievements of learning, art, architecture and charity made during this time, none of which is present in the Eternal Fire. They're just evil.
That's because the attitude towards religion is taken straight from Sapkowski's books, and Sapkowski was not referring to the role of religion in Europe in general, but Poland specifically and not in middle ages but 1990's.
Most of the players don't know nor care about the books. Even if they knew them, the books lose a lot taken out of context. The creators of the game on the other hand treat the books with the utmost respect, which makes their work much, much harder. I know some people complain about things like Gerald beeing too predefined as a character or Yennefer popping out of the blue, but I'm amazed they are so few of them. I mean - considering those limitations, the plot deserves even more respect.
Check this out
Its 2 of their upcoming free DLCs.
I am in love with Yennefer's new outfit. Hhnngg...! 
Sorry Yen but you are burning your old dresses. This is the only one my Geralt wants you to wear.
I want it naow CDPR ! Naow !
Yens new outfit is very similar to Morrigan's, I love it.
Check this out
*snip*
Its 2 of their upcoming free DLCs.
I am in love with Yennefer's new outfit. Hhnngg...!
Sorry Yen but you are burning your old dresses. This is the only one my Geralt wants you to wear.
I want it naow CDPR ! Naow !
Like it was even possible to make Yenn even more gorgeus, CDPR gives us this.
Gimme!
Okay, CDPR please, please, please do something lie that for Triss.
Like it was even possible to make Yenn even more gorgeus, CDPR gives us this.
Gimme!
Hope4fully you're not going for the threesome path with Triss and Yen 
Yep, I agree.Okay, CDPR please, please, please do something lie that for Triss.
Yet I don't find this to be the case.
Radovid is cunning as he is ruthless, but as far as I recall, never has his actions been based on derangement of any sort. His actions have always been to solidify his concentration of power and / or what he believes is the best for Redania (and later the North). Yet he isn't a victim of his ideals to the point that he would commit anything to achieve it, as he showcases in TW1 when he stops "working" with the Order through Salamandra, considering what they are plotting, .
His plans for the destruction of the Lodge is not done due to fear of mages, but the political threat they possess. In one of the endings, where Shilard exposes the mages involvement, Radovid doesn't declare a pogrom, but the detainment of the mages to find the true traitors (which sadly leads to a massacre due to the dragon attack). While he doe state that it is not an undesirable outcome in Loc Muinne, never is it hinted that he sees it proper to have every mage hunted down without trial (since it contradicts the alliance he established with Carduin and what he brought forward earlier).
He doesn't pluck out Philippa's eyes out of mental instability or any of sort, but gave her a chance to submit to the crimes that she had committed (which she of course refuses and tries to lie through her teeth) and is punished for it. It is however true that he finds satisfaction in the act, considering the hatred he feels towards Philippa alone, but pinning it down to him suffering of mental disorder is quite a misunderstanding, especially since he is a calculating political player (something that Philippa states herself), and he is hardly alone in the atrocities committed by individuals in The Witcher.
Radovid is certainly quite a character considering his merciless nature, but mental illness and insanity? Yeah, I don't see the basis for that, unless if current actions brings forward something to solidify it.
Seems we read him and most of the events regarding him very differently. Interesting for sure!
Check this out
*snip*
Its 2 of their upcoming free DLCs.
I am in love with Yennefer's new outfit. Hhnngg...!
Sorry Yen but you are burning your old dresses. This is the only one my Geralt wants you to wear.
I want it naow CDPR ! Naow !
That's one fantastic dress!
Ciri's walking animation is sexy, but how can she fight in high heels?
It's nice to be treated like a respected consumer of a product (free cosmetic DLC/missions, comprehensive expansion packs) and not a body being drained to the point of desiccation.
Hope4fully you're not going for the threesome path with Triss and Yen
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