The Witcher 2 Released

For those that intend to play this in 3D, you'll be unable to use Nvidia's v267.91 drivers, as anything newer has some major issues. Nvidia are aware of these and a fix will be released with the next driver.

Game looks so good and has the best looking armour in any game ever.

So many small details they have added on characers and their equipment really add a lot to it. Probably one of the best looking games out.

Other aspects can be a little rough though. Quicktime events are so out of place and not needed >_<

Im only a couple hours in and the story, pacing and character development are all good. Movement/combat isn't as fluid as I would have liked but does have a lot of impact to it.

I like The witcher and have been thinking of getting this but the price is putting me off. Pretty much my rule is not to spend any more that $50 on game.

Originally Posted by morge

I like The witcher and have been thinking of getting this but the price is putting me off. Pretty much my rule is not to spend any more that $50 on game.

Originally Posted by jay

$29.99 on GOG.

Originally Posted by rec

For those that intend to play this in 3D, you'll be unable to use Nvidia's v267.91 drivers, as anything newer has some major issues. Nvidia are aware of these and a fix will be released with the next driver.

NVIDIA DRIVERS 275.27 BETA

I'm going to sound like a complete noob; but fuck it.

I can't pass the very first stage.

In the dialog; I inquired about the Dragon - and was taken to a stage where you have to fight dudes, avoid the dragons breath and protect the king. I can't get past the second set of three men - they focus on me (can't cover my back while attacking one) and the Dragon turns me into a cheese-toasty

Edit - I restarted and chose the first option; which is the actual start of the prologue - why they give you the option to start half way through I don't know.

Also, am I the only one who think this game looks terrible?

Originally Posted by Milenko

Also, am I the only one who think this game looks terrible?

nope. the first one looked like a PS 1 game.. if that. And this one doesn't look much better. The virtual titties must be truly awesome for all the positive press it's getting.

Set graphics to ultra, turn off ubersampling. Enjoy the pores on your titties. Without a doubt it has some of the best graphics of any game out at the moment.

The game is difficult, but you can change it during a game by going escape->menu->gameplay->difficulty.

Standard seems fine, and you get used to it. The beginning of the game is incredibly hard because Geralt is a piss weak bitch. But the fights actually get EASIER as the game progresses. Also patience is a big part of it. Took me a couple nights to get through the prologue.

Button mashing will get you very dead, very fast. Get one or two hits, or if parried/blocked roll out or back out or use a sign to counter. Combat is tactical, and it takes thinking and patience.

The story, is awesome.

I think I'm going to get it just to play in 3D Vision surround based on the reports of how good it looks at max settings.

Originally Posted by Jay

Standard seems fine, and you get used to it. The beginning of the game is incredibly hard because Geralt is a piss weak bitch. But the fights actually get EASIER as the game progresses. Also patience is a big part of it. Took me a couple nights to get through the prologue.

Yeah this alone has turned me off the game. I'm not the type who doesn't like a challenge from time to time, but the fighting mechanics / system is piss-weak. If I have to replay the prologue chapters several times over due to it (and I have), I'm not going to persevere with the rest of it.

Shame though - I was looking forward to the boobies.

Shouldn't have to replay them if you complete each section. Also remember to save often, doesn't seem to have enough autosave points. In the prologue I was saving after every fight. Otherwise set the difficulty in the prologue to easy. There's a massive difference.

Nah I mean I had to replay (reload) due to dying over and over and over. And, admittedly (and ashamedly), it WAS on easy

I just can't get to grips with this combat system - at all.
I haven't got past the very first fight encounter - where you capture the Ballista. The guards wtfpwn me every time.

Yeah that took me aaaaggggeeeeesssss. The combat is very different to other games, ie. not easy mode. Can't fly in and expect to not get hurt. Gotta isolate them and whittle them down slowly, couple hits then run your arse away for a bit. Keep your distance, don't get surrounded, etc. Too many, flee. Use the dodge/roll (spacebar+dir).

I'll replay that bit later tonight see if I can get a quick vid up.

oh, sounds like divinity 2 combat then: arrow,arrow,arrow,RUNRUNRUNRUNRUNRUNRUNRUN,arrow,a rrow,arrow,RUNRUNRUNRUNRUNRUNRUNRUN,etc

Yeah it's not that bad though.

Runnings separates some of the slower guys from the faster less armoured ones and lets you pick them off first. I tend to use the signs a bit like the batarangs in Batman:AA.

Milenko, for the dragon you have to stay under the covered area's when its using its fire, I just let the NPC's do most of the damage to the soldiers.

Also remember to use your spells (control key the change them?) as they can help a heap early on to. There is 1 spell that increases defence or something. Press Q to cast them.

That balista part took me a few tries as well, I eneded up just kiting them around the place . Remember to block against the ones with shields then attack when they stumble back.

Not sure if you start with any potions but if you do. Press control before you approach any enemies and select meditate, then drink some potions.

The game starts really hard and doesn't explain much at all

Later on you can lay traps and throw bombs and stuff. I am only just into chapter 1 and its picking up.

Ok I persevered with it, even though I was ripping my hair out. Cheers for all the tips, they definitely helped.

I'm at Flotsom now; banging whores and talking to strangers.
The combats still a bit of a chore - cant wait to get some upgraded spells or something :p

Ohh this apparently un-edits Australia's version of the game.

Australian users click here: Un-Edit Patch - The Witcher 2 - Forum - - GOG.com

When you get to the courtyard, kill one or two of the soldiers without armour and then use your conflag traps.

Also look for the no-weight mod.

Oh wait you're at Flotsam already. That was quick. :p

Yeah like you guys were saying, once the prologue was all said and done; the game pace / difficulty improved.