The dialogue responses are well written, well paced, interesting and amazingly well acted, like insanely so. Best voiced protagonists in any game, well the female atleast haven't tried the man.
The male VA is great too. I was iffy on the whole premise of a voiced protagonist but now I don't mind at all just because I love listening to him talk. :S
One of the worst things I’ve seen was when ME came out and people were fragging all the reviews because of their tough stance on DRM. I remember holding off for awhile and then I’m like well is it really a problem to certify online or something?
So I bought the game, played it, was like, hey that was pretty fun, and moved on, end of that.
I’ve stopped going to gaming sites/metacritic/all these things for reviews a long time ago, I’m yay close to disabling youtube comments also and just sort of shutting all this stuff down. The only places where I’ve found interesting and realistic points of view are on social media-y things like game forums, where it’s not quite as anonymous or electronic so you know it isn’t a spam bot just voting 2 a bunch or something, and peole aren’t as like to levy overly dramatic criticisms.
As for the old school Fallout fans ragging on all the new stuff, I’m partially sympathetic because as I’ve been discussing in other areas Baldur’s gate and NWN actually are objectively better than DA/NWN, and it’s the same with Fallout versus Fallout 3, and it seems to be that way with F4.
On the other hand, how great is that difference? Is it just nitpicking? Or is it really so big as to make hay out of it? It depends on the game.
Fallout is actually closer to the latter, the early games were definitely something, but again, played Fallout 3, thought it was pretty fun, but you can’t really treat it like a Fallout game, it’s more like Skyrim in a post-apocalyptic setting.
A lot of the time it's really an issue with the branding and labels, if you call yourself Fallout, then people are likely to consider it in the line of Fallout and be like that, if you called it something else and maybe say it's a spiritual successor, then people would be more likely to treat it as it is.
My 1st impression is that it is a pretty darn good game (unless you do not like Bethesda sandbox to begin with).
1. Visuals are not great but it aint bad. It is pleasant.
2. I dont know what I am feeling is atmospheric or nostalgic. It feels very familiar... too familiar but mostly in a good way.
3. All the bad memories and frustration from Skyrim returns... Bethesda dont seem to listen to feedback or they simply dont care.
4. Game is fun - crafting is super fun.
5. Just.... avoid 3rd person and spare yourselves some horrid Morrowind retro animations...
In short, I was expecting much more -and- if anyone says: "Fallout 4 is all about gameplay and not visuals etc." I say: "Go play Fallout 3 again and save yourself some money."
I would highly recommend it but dont expect anything grand or "next-gen". Bethesda is playing it safe - they are kinda like post Jobs apple. Living off a wealth of legacy but has grown too fat and soft to take risk and innovate.
Above all else, they have grown annoyingly LAZY!!
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I can live with all the short comings but DARN you Bethesda, I have repeatedly told you since Skyrim that like a controller, you should pick TWO freaking keys for [Confirm/OK/Action/Default] and [Cancel/Go Back]. A and B for controllers and [User Action Key] and [Tab] for keyboard maybe? Why the hell are there [ E, Enter, Esc, Tab ] flying all over the difference menus!!?!?
Why no full controller support!!! Tis 2015!!!
Bioware should take note here too - Full controller support - I need to be able to switch and use controller / keyboard / mouse seamlessly - yes like The Witcher 3 and like I posted in CDPR's forum - I WANT to customize controller buttons like in Witcher 2!!
That's kind of my concern... in all seriousness despite being a Morrowind fan first and foremost, the notion of playing a post-apocalyptic Skyrim ain't all that bad... but it sort of feels like Fallout 4 isn't quite that.
Also this can sort of apply to everyone here aren't we in a TW3 thread? 
So TW TW! Um um, well don't know what else to say personally though this thread has been super comprehensive hasn't it? 
One thing probably either CDPR or anyone should really repeat is that tendency to have the sort of walking quest where you are following someone and there's lots of dialogue, it starts to feel sort of like banter and a tendency not to integrate with the game. It didn't really bug me a big deal but it seemed to keep popping up I guess.
On the positive side! The way TW3 handled weather was really cool, storms felt like actual storms and so on, very nice. It feels like they put a lot of effort into that and it really helps with immersion.
On the positive side! The way TW3 handled weather was really cool, storms felt like actual storms and so on, very nice. It feels like they put a lot of effort into that and it really helps with immersion.
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On the positive side! The way TW3 handled weather was really cool, storms felt like actual storms and so on, very nice. It feels like they put a lot of effort into that and it really helps with immersion.
They did put a lot of effort 
especially into the details. I love the forest in Witcher 3. It is not really how CDPR handle weather that makes it looks gorgeous, tis every tiny bit of detail there is that comes together so nicely. I honestly can enjoy doing nothing but simply walking around.
Nekkers.... ignore me... they like hairy things with legs...
I use to tell myself... gameplay is more important than visuals and I will always choose gameplay over visuals..... Texture is bad? Nevermind. Animation is horrible... Nevermind.... but No more. After experiencing TW3 I want BOTH 
- I no want compromise no more!
I really hope that Mass Effect Andromeda learn something from TW3.
Also cant wait for Cyberpunk 2077! Imagine the crazy things CDPR might do now that they have their engine ready and have even more time to work only on the content.
One thing probably either CDPR or anyone should really repeat is that tendency to have the sort of walking quest where you are following someone and there's lots of dialogue, it starts to feel sort of like banter and a tendency not to integrate with the game. It didn't really bug me a big deal but it seemed to keep popping up I guess.
I don't know, it's a good way to give players a bit of story and to move things forward at the same time. Far better than to just read about it from a journal or a note, it makes the player more involved in it all. Like, for example, when you need to follow someone to a quest location and on the way there he tells you about the quest and maybe even about himself and what he has been up to if he is an old friend. The other option would be of course to have a "normal" conversation with him, in which he gives you the same information, and after that you either walk there in silence or just meet him at the location. A good mixture of various methods to advance the story is what games need. Everything can get stale when overused.
Game keeps crashing and crashing and crashing. Encountered 9 of 'em since I started my new game file on 1.11.
Game keeps crashing and crashing and crashing. Encountered 9 of 'em since I started my new game file on 1.11.
Game keeps crashing and crashing and crashing. Encountered 9 of 'em since I started my new game file on 1.11.
If you're on ps4
And waiting doesn't help and the game keep crashing in the same area, you'll have to delete everything the game and saves and then do a rebuild database at the safe mode, then disconnect from the internet and install the game then reconnect and install the patch again, the game should run smoother but you'll still encounter a few issues but probably will fix the crashes.
What model your console is?
So the IT from CD Projekt recommends that I unplug my internet and do an do a fresh install of The Witcher 3, then replug internet and redownload all the DLCs to see if it changes the lags and the crashes... Are you serious? What sort of bullshit is this? It was a fresh install last week that is causing all these issues with my PS4.
So the IT from CD Projekt recommends that I unplug my internet and do an do a fresh install of The Witcher 3, then replug internet and redownload all the DLCs to see if it changes the lags and the crashes... Are you serious? What sort of bullshit is this? It was a fresh install last week that is causing all these issues with my PS4.
@Yaroub: The model they're currently selling with The Last Of Us for free.
I don't what model is that am on pc but if it's CUH-1000 then you might want to contact Sony technical if you have access, There's some problem with that model as CPR Cm Marcin Momot mentioned am assuming it might be it because you had an issue with the descent dlc if i recall correctly as many others of the same model i'v encountered on reddit.
The above method is working for many of ps4 users but there's still some issues that yet to be addressed.
Oh great... Now it's my fault for purchasing a faulty product. 
Oh great... Now it's my fault for purchasing a faulty product.
It's not faulty but some owners of that model weren't able to resolve some of the error codes...well it should've been fixed by the recent patch but apparently it didn't.
I'm just going to hope next patch fixes everything.
I have a decidedly random question that I hope someone can answer in the spoiler tags.
More on topic, TW3's lightning still looks uncharacteristically terrible. And while I agree that the storms look great, they're very realistic in that I'd rather just be inside doing something else. It's so hard to see when one hits that I just meditate through it because the game is unplayable. Much of the weather and lighting is still beautiful, though. Overall, the zone weather in places like Crestwood is less dynamic and more deliberately crafted, yeah, but also more attractive to my eyes.
I am not into shooters as such but I did enjoy ME and I am looking forward to Cyberpunk. I did have ME Andromeda on pre-order but I am afraid given how Bioware treated people here and with DAI being as meh as it was, I cancelled it, from what I am hearing online, multiplayer, microtransactions etc are going to be a big part of ME4 and that is not really my thing, I might buy it when it hits the bargain bins.So much heart and soul being put into good ol' Geralt's last game. Amazing how much they learned with just 2 games under their belt before this. And I seriously think it is going to be the last of the Witcher series, because if their track record is something to go by, Cyberpunk is going to be fantastic, and they will probably focus on that for a while. I am not much into shooter games but I did like ME. And since I don't know anything about Cyberpunk, that if ME is going to be released at the same time, I will probably play ME first.
I have a decidedly random question that I hope someone can answer in the spoiler tags.
Spoiler
More on topic, TW3's lightning still looks uncharacteristically terrible. And while I agree that the storms look great, they're very realistic in that I'd rather just be inside doing something else. It's so hard to see when one hits that I just meditate through it because the game is unplayable. Much of the weather and lighting is still beautiful, though. Overall, the zone weather in places like Crestwood is less dynamic and more deliberately crafted, yeah, but also more attractive to my eyes.
I really recommend the use of the Super Turbo Lighting mod made by a moder called Essenthy. The lighting is incredibly improved and very similar to the E3 2014 one (it's still not out yet but should be released very soon).
But I pretty much agree with you, vanilla lighting is pretty poor.
I have a decidedly random question that I hope someone can answer in the spoiler tags.
Spoiler
More on topic, TW3's lightning still looks uncharacteristically terrible. And while I agree that the storms look great, they're very realistic in that I'd rather just be inside doing something else. It's so hard to see when one hits that I just meditate through it because the game is unplayable. Much of the weather and lighting is still beautiful, though. Overall, the zone weather in places like Crestwood is less dynamic and more deliberately crafted, yeah, but also more attractive to my eyes.
Well I dont have problems with TW3's lighting... maybe I like dark environments TW3 is comparatively as bring as day when compared to Metro 2033 - ah... stealthily navigating in near absolute darkness and look for the barely distinguishable outline of possible traps or broken glass on the floor that would alert the enemy.
No, DONT!!!!!
The Witcher was great but I found Inquisition more rewarding in every way. The side quests have an impact on the story, whereas in the Wild Hunt, yes, some of the side quests have much more detail and storytelling, but after a little while I got more bored doing them as I felt they had hardly any impact on the story. It was like they were trying to make too many detailed stories at once. Whereas in Inquisition, everything felt like it had purpose. The combat is different but way more tactical, varied and rewarding of multiple playthroughs , I felt in Inquisition too.
Let The Witcher stay as the Witcher, and let Dragon age continue on its path.
They are different sides of the same coin to me , Dragon age being more LOTR and mystical, and Witcher more visceral and Game of Thronesish... If you like the latter more, well that experience is waiting for you there.
For me, I will take Dragon age any day.
No, DONT!!!!!
The Witcher was great but I found Inquisition more rewarding in every way. The side quests have an impact on the story, whereas in the Wild Hunt, yes, some of the side quests have much more detail and storytelling, but after a little while I got more bored doing them as I felt they had hardly any impact on the story. It was like they were trying to make too many detailed stories at once. Whereas in Inquisition, everything felt like it had purpose. The combat is different but way more tactical, varied and rewarding of multiple playthroughs , I felt in Inquisition too.
Let The Witcher stay as the Witcher, and let Dragon age continue on its path.
They are different sides of the same coin to me , Dragon age being more LOTR and mystical, and Witcher more visceral and Game of Thronesish... If you like the latter more, well that experience is waiting for you there.
For me, I will take Dragon age any day.
It's not about turning Dragon Age into Witcher but about harnessing what arguably made Witcher a better game to ensure Dragon Age 4 will be excellent.
I will heavily disagree sidequest wise. Very little sidequests in DAI actually have impact. There is a small number that indeed do, like Crestwood but for the most part they were uninteresting fetch quests with little to no story and almost no choices to make. Witcher 3 has some of the best sidequests in RPG. A single contract is far superior than any fetch quest of DA:I.
Then it goes into taste I guess but I prefer to have sidequests that are separate from the main plot and have their own interesting arc. And some definitely connect with the plot, like the Baron's final quest which is optional, or the Tower of Mice with Keira, or helping the two children of Crach etc.
+1It's not about turning Dragon Age into Witcher but about harnessing what arguably made Witcher a better game to ensure Dragon Age 4 will be excellent.
I will heavily disagree sidequest wise. Very little sidequests in DAI actually have impact. There is a small number that indeed do, like Crestwood but for the most part they were uninteresting fetch quests with little to no story and almost no choices to make. Witcher 3 has some of the best sidequests in RPG. A single contract is far superior than any fetch quest of DA:I.
Then it goes into taste I guess but I prefer to have sidequests that are separate from the main plot and have their own interesting arc. And some definitely connect with the plot, like the Baron's final quest which is optional, or the Tower of Mice with Keira, or helping the two children of Crach etc.
Spoiler
Well I dont have problems with TW3's lighting... maybe I like dark environments
Not the lighting, the lightning. It looks like strings or strands of yarn or something. Just gross.
I think the lighting is terrific generally, just the storms are too stormy for me to want to play through.
Not the lighting, the lightning. It looks like strings or strands of yarn or something. Just gross.
I think the lighting is terrific generally, just the storms are too stormy for me to want to play through.
Oh you meant the lightning, lol.
Oh yea, those are definitely weird. Inquisition does rain and storms really well.
I think I must be the only one who enjoyed the storms in TW3 lol. I loved the lightening and all. I will concede with the wind, though. That wind got too crazy.
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