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The Witcher 3 Pre-Release Thread [GAME RELEASED, GO TO NEW THREAD]
They are doing this promo together with CDProjekt, who are also the owner of GOG - that is why these are GOG keys. CDP probably wants as many people owning the game on GOG as possible, promoting their own platform and because then those people may buy the expansion pass on GOG, giving them a bigger cut.
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I mean.. it shouldn't be hard.. Valve is going full retard these days..
Apparently some electronics retailers in PL started selling W3 for ~15 EUR. It's a steelbook with a t-shirt...
...but without the game. You get like 8 EUR off when you buy the normal edition and show a receipt for this steelbook. Lolz.
...but without the game. You get like 8 EUR off when you buy the normal edition and show a receipt for this steelbook. Lolz.
Well, that was fun. Looking up the gamespot videos and some other stuff. Minus points for hiver vs immortal pointless insult fight in the thread.
Looks like potato Assassins Creed/Dark Souls mixup with dialogues and C&C. Visually it looks fucking awesome. Really like how the characters look, especially women when you compare it to the mutants in the new Dragon Age where barely anyone looked like a human.
Still a month away, prob gonna get it on GoG in the next few weeks.
Looks like potato Assassins Creed/Dark Souls mixup with dialogues and C&C. Visually it looks fucking awesome. Really like how the characters look, especially women when you compare it to the mutants in the new Dragon Age where barely anyone looked like a human.
Still a month away, prob gonna get it on GoG in the next few weeks.
So I clicked the link...
....and why, of course I meant "pitcher 3"!!! Damn, these search engines are good! How did they know I'm an appreciator of fine silverware? Inb4 SkyNet! Anyway, behold! What a lovely pitcher I was prompted with! Fucking hell it's well worth more than TWitcher3, for sure! Just imagine it being filled with eggnog at Christmas, or with Margarita on a hot August afternoon! My silver pitcher will surely bring all the cool kids to the yard!
PS - I also went on and tried buying one of those TW3 keys. Let's see if they're actually working or a scam.
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I like simple quests that then draw you into what is happening in the world. I didn't watch the quest content since it seemed p. banal - Geralt fought a standard monster and was running around commenting on stuff, so I skipped it and only watched the beginning of the quest and end where he brings they guy in.
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Looks like a bullshot, those textures are suspicious.
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No, if you don't inspect the horse, there will be no option to discuss the arrow with the quest giver.
Anyone actually bought one of these? Am I gonna be the only one to get horribly scammed for the hefty amount of 24 Kwanshekels?
You should be fine - identical keys are sold here in Poland for comparable price and people are reporting that they work normally.
Although it is still very brave of you to take one for the team and try it out.
Although it is still very brave of you to take one for the team and try it out.
That thing has awesome written all over it. Damn effective spot.
World doesn't need a hero but a professional. I like that line.
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We dont know what happens if you dont inspect the horse and then try going back to the guy.
But once you do inspect the horse then Geralt tells you what it means and what you should do.
Well, that ending was pretty terribald in execution too but fine ok. Whatever.
<palpatine> Everything is going as I have forseen. </palpatine>
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No i didnt. Obviously.
Who is that? Some "journalist"? Gets automatically branded as a dorito munching shill until proven innocent of course.
Be that a it may, i would say that is expected result.
Simple to "code" stuff. The game sees if you clicked on the horse and the body or not. Gives or removes dialogue options depending on that.
What i am actually objecting to is that once you click on the horse who visibly has an arrow in it - the Geralt tells the player what that means.
"An arrow, interesting, didnt mention this. i should take a look around."
In case of the body his comments are more appropriate since you cannot see the details of that wound yourself - and he doesnt tell you what that actually means. Atleast at first.
"Square in the neck, good shot."
And then you get a flashy "Quest updated!" sign.
"Either the merchants got serious memory issues, or hes lying"
Says Geralt then.
Since the setup is painfully simple: a guy tells you about bad monsters killing his horse but you find an arrow sticking out of it, and an arrow wound in the body there - while the guy has a bow strapped over his back - such measures are an incredible dumbing down for morons features.
Of course the whole quest is stupid convoluted crap in numerous ways i numbered in answer to the Perkel post previously, but here im just talking about this specific small issue.
Who is that? Some "journalist"? Gets automatically branded as a dorito munching shill until proven innocent of course.
Be that a it may, i would say that is expected result.
Simple to "code" stuff. The game sees if you clicked on the horse and the body or not. Gives or removes dialogue options depending on that.
What i am actually objecting to is that once you click on the horse who visibly has an arrow in it - the Geralt tells the player what that means.
"An arrow, interesting, didnt mention this. i should take a look around."
In case of the body his comments are more appropriate since you cannot see the details of that wound yourself - and he doesnt tell you what that actually means. Atleast at first.
"Square in the neck, good shot."
And then you get a flashy "Quest updated!" sign.
"Either the merchants got serious memory issues, or hes lying"
Says Geralt then.
Since the setup is painfully simple: a guy tells you about bad monsters killing his horse but you find an arrow sticking out of it, and an arrow wound in the body there - while the guy has a bow strapped over his back - such measures are an incredible dumbing down for morons features.
Of course the whole quest is stupid convoluted crap in numerous ways i numbered in answer to the Perkel post previously, but here im just talking about this specific small issue.
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You should be fine - identical keys are sold here in Poland for comparable price and people are reporting that they work normally.
Although it is still very brave of you to take one for the team and try it out.
Anything, for my brothers.
More videos from GameSpot afetr their trip to Poland:
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-witcher-3-s-bigger-than-skyrim-world-and-magic/1100-6426827/
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-witcher-3-s-bigger-than-skyrim-world-and-magic/1100-6426827/
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The quest shown is extremely simple but as much as you can expect i guess in a sidequest. And they probably shown one of the "best" too. The fact that the roadside guy has a huge bow equipped is indeed pretty dumb.
I dont mind geralt mumbling to himself (the player)all the time as a way of exposition but his voice is so annoying, damn.
I dont mind geralt mumbling to himself (the player)all the time as a way of exposition but his voice is so annoying, damn.
I'm not going to do everything for you. Go to the post, read it, take a look at the man's avatar and description. All the answers are there.
Btw. I agree with you that Geralt tells the player too much, but apparently it's just a prologue area quest. So my hope is, most other quests won't hold your hand that much.
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I dont give a fuck who that guy is and wont go see anything - because it doesnt matter.
I just said that such "reactivity" is minimum that is expected.
Previously i said we dont know what happens - because it wasnt shown inthe video, you pointed out we do because someone described it - and i said ok fine.
I just said that such "reactivity" is minimum that is expected.
Previously i said we dont know what happens - because it wasnt shown inthe video, you pointed out we do because someone described it - and i said ok fine.
If thats the best ... im going to puke playing the game.
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I agree that Geralt commenting on that stuff is alright and maybe even necessary. The problem for me is that it's some goddamn boring quest design, just looking around for a few seconds before Geralt solves the "mystery" on his own. What's the point? It would be much more interesting if there was at least a little of actual detective work involved, like gathering the available clues and then trying to fit the pieces together, perhaps being able to choose from two or three different dialogue options that would lead to different outcomes. It perhaps wouldn't work with this particular setup (it's immediately obvious that the guy is guilty as hell, even without Geralt's help), but with some minor changes it would be viable, and TW1 had something similar as well with a couple of quests.
Commenting Geralt is idiotic how can anyone deny that? Plus the "Eagle Eye" mechanics...they should've put a button "Press X to solve the quest" instead. Less work for them and their target audience wouldn't mind. After all they love The Walking Dead "adventure". Press triangle to kill a zombie. Press a circle to win the game. Have a star.
The dumbing down oozing from that quest is intense. I truly hope it's not all we'll get in this "200 hours" game.
The dumbing down oozing from that quest is intense. I truly hope it's not all we'll get in this "200 hours" game.
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