Johnny Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 the combat looks nothing like the first game at all. I actually prefer the first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yantelope Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 the combat looks nothing like the first game at all. I actually prefer the first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorgi Duke of Frisbee Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 the combat looks nothing like the first game at all. I actually prefer the first. Really? I mean, the second game's combat isn't amazing, but I felt like it was light-years ahead of the first game. Especially since he isn't waving his sword above his head like a dumbass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturnine Tenshi Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 (edited) The combat is fairly similar. There are improvements(?) and changes, but you'll recognize it. It's definitely easier for the rhythmless folk out there. Edited May 25, 2011 by Saturnine Tenshi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Especially since he isn't waving his sword above his head like a dumbass. That part always cracks me up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanb Posted May 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 http://www.en.thewit...unity/entry/35/ The first update patch strips the DRM from all versions as promised. Even if you dislike the gameplay you must surely love every other element of the game? Oh it supposedly includes a 30% performance boost. Grab it here: http://en.thewitcher.com/patch/ edit: And supposedly with Patch 1.1 you can now install all the pre-order DLC, so load up: http://www.gog.com/en/forum/the_witcher_2/so_i_heard_you_like_free_dlc_all_of_them_here_for_free_legally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Heart Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 http://twitter.com/#!/Totalbiscuit/status/73870006160601088 Just a slight discrepancy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanb Posted May 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Kieron Gillen just piped up about it too. https://twitter.com/#!/kierongillen/status/73869820185153536 http://twitter.com/kierongillen/statuses/73871452037853184 I've had it with other games too. I think it's some fuck up on the publishers end where they've pushed the wrong button. Given that Steam I think are the ones who foot the bandwidth bill they may step in and point out how to do it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Heart Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Yeah, he's where I saw the original conversation. I guessed it was the whole game being redownloaded on Steam. My friend's theory was that GoG's is a p2p launcher, but I doubt that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanb Posted May 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 I got it for disc version, it was a 15.8MB file. The alternative theory is that Steams DRM needs stripping in such a way that it requires re-downloading the entire game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirandello Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 I installed the patch and did not notice any performance increase. The loading times still take as long as 5 minutes to finish, though. Nice to see that hasn't changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturnine Tenshi Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 I finally opened the Bonus DVD/Soundtrack case. I didn't know there was papercraft in there. D:< I got Geralt and a Rotfiend. I'm still depressed when I see ads for the game. They remind me that I've finished it. （ ´,_ゝ`) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanb Posted May 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 I've yet to make my Geralt. And watch or listen to the bonus content. The music disc doesn't seem to want to play. Does it need an actual CD player? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturnine Tenshi Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 (edited) I put it in my disc drive and Windows asked me to open it in WMP. I did and it plays. Great soundtrack, by the way. Edited May 29, 2011 by Saturnine Tenshi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Heart Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 I'd not heard of these. Anyone able to confirm them? Other Abilities Aside from the skills Geralt can spec into, the Witcher has access to a number of special unlockable skills that he can acquire throughout the early portions of the game. While none of these are vital, they are definitely handy to have. Cover If you stay under Triss' spell shield during the flight to Flotsam in early chapter 1, Geralt gains a damage reduction bonus for the rest of the game. Strong Back (Untested) Apparently if you collect a lot of loot whilst sneaking out of the dungeon during the prologue you can receive the Strong Back perk, giving Geralt an additional 50lbs weight allowance. Conjuror If you're planning on using magic at all this one is all but vital. It can be unlocked by killing enemies with more than one sign during the prologue, or by speaking to all of the contacts for the Kayran quest in chapter 1. Once unlocked, Conjuror gives you a permanent +3 to sign damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanb Posted May 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 I might have strong back. The manaul says that carry is 200, but I have 305. And that's not a carry over from an old save. Oh 5 is from my gloves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturnine Tenshi Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 (edited) Edit: Which one of you friggin' bastards didn't save Triss? And not just because the alternative route is called "Bastard". Because you're bastards. Bastards. Edited May 30, 2011 by Saturnine Tenshi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Heart Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 Ah, cool. Are they normal abilities that you can unlock or does it list them but not tell you how to obtain them...or are they kept a complete surprise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanb Posted May 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 Yeah that menu btw: Does not work at all with a 360 pad. I still haven't remembered to go n put in a bug report yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirandello Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 Does not work at all with a 360 pad. I still haven't remembered to go n put in a bug report yet. On top of that, the menus aren't even usable with the thumbstick anymore post-1.1 patch. Now I'm stuck using the damn d-pad to select things. It's freaking annoying when I try to switch between signs because pre-patch, I just used the thumbstick to do it. Using the d-pad for menu navigation is annoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturnine Tenshi Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 They're a complete surprise, Hot Heart. It's pretty nifty, because you're like "WHOOP WHAT'S THIS!?" when you run in them. The easiest to get is Assassin. You simply walk over to the dead "Ezio" corpse in the prologue(behind the trebuchet). Dean, I'm just going to assume it was intentionally crippled. HO HO HO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturnine Tenshi Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 (edited) Post your ploughin' builds. I'm curious to see what everyone is working with. I take .PNGs 'cause I'm a ploughin' boss. Screw your compression. As you can see, I put nothing into Alchemy. *Points to resistance to incineration* Dragon healed me. Lawls. Edited May 30, 2011 by Saturnine Tenshi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirandello Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 I'd like to ask if anyone else has gotten the so-called "performance increase", because I don't see any notable differences in mine. I still get loading screens just running between areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturnine Tenshi Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 (edited) I haven't had any issues with loading when I'm not streaming(at which point it takes forever). Running a Phenom II X4 3.2Ghz, 6GB RAM, GTX 460 1GB. I also haven't tried the new patch yet. Edit: I should say I'm running at near max to max settings. Have you tried lowering anything or closing background programs? Scanning? The usual? Edited June 1, 2011 by Saturnine Tenshi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Heart Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 So, I started playing today. Quite enjoying it. Had the benefit of learning from other people's errors so combat hasn't been too bad so far; I've actually been enjoying it somewhat, which I could never say for the first game. Even did that bit the guy was struggling on on my first try. Only tricky bit was with the dragon torching the bridge (and me) and getting cramped in with loads of enemies at the end. Didn't help that I possibly had the graphics settings slightly too demanding causing some stuttering. Some thoughts - The gamepad works quite well but the thumbsticks not working on the radial menu (and other menus) is annoying. I presume that's what the new patch broke? - Had no idea I could even get Ayran to surrender. He seemed pretty stubborn about that. Didn't want to kill him... Changed what happened in the dungeon compared to the previews I'd seen too. - Fucked up the stealth section and ended up having to fight a load of dudes. Didn't want to kill them... - Loving the 'Witcher sense' thing. In the first game I kept item names on so I could see places to loot and herbs etc. and it did ruin the 'look' of the game a bit, but now you can set that off and look for orange glows. - The music is nice but way too loud at points - Holy shit, I have freakin' jedi mind tricks as well as Persuade/Intimidate options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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