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The Witcher 2: Bow wow, you stand before a head crowned.

cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm RegentBears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
edited June 2011 in Social Entropy++
Old thread was old. Here's a shinier one!

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Geralt of Rivia; Witcher, professional monster slayer, ladies man.

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The original; available via retail or GOG. Try to get the Extended Edition for the neat swag and improved voice acting.

And the great music.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3i7g7xeLGi0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wp6HjzIYfm4&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfCzTcydsX0

There's also a book that's worth reading, if you like backstory.

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And of course, a sequel.

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With screens!
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Or if you prefer video format:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEUazuUBZ4Y

Ten minutes of gameplay. Check that draw distance.

In closing, while I'm not one to endorse MVs, this one is an apt summary of what made Witcher 1 great.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6DcQdLvK1Q&feature=related

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  • WhippyWhippy Moderator, Admin Emeritus Admin Emeritus
    edited March 2011
    there's also a second book that got an english retail release; it's called Blood of the Elves.

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  • MysstMysst King Monkey of Hedonism IslandRegistered User regular
    edited March 2011
    how many nudie cards are in this one?

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  • UrielUriel Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    I like the first game, but I can't really get into it very well. I really want to though.

    I have too many games on steam to finish.

    I'm still stuck in Stranger's Wrath.

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  • Viscount IslandsViscount Islands [INSERT SoKo HERE] ...it was the summer of my lifeRegistered User regular
    edited March 2011
    No moral dilemmas not interested

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  • nukanuka What are circles? Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    I completely botched the 2nd Chapter.
    I'm not super annoyed with myself like I usually am when I have to start something over though, I'm kinda looking forward to it.

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  • SnowbeatSnowbeat i need something to kick this thing's ass over the lineRegistered User regular
    edited March 2011
    your mother was in labor for ages!

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  • Macro9Macro9 Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    This animosity between people over DA2 and The Witcher II reminds me of Infamous vs Prototype.

    It's still just as dumb.

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  • UrielUriel Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    Macro9 wrote: »
    This animosity between people over DA2 and The Witcher II reminds me of Infamous vs Prototype.

    It's still just as dumb.

    I didn't even know this was a thing.

    This is a thing?

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  • FandyienFandyien But Otto, what about us? Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    you know I bought the original on steam awhile ago and haven't played it at all

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  • Macro9Macro9 Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    Uriel wrote: »
    Macro9 wrote: »
    This animosity between people over DA2 and The Witcher II reminds me of Infamous vs Prototype.

    It's still just as dumb.

    I didn't even know this was a thing.

    This is a thing?

    It's in the very title of this thread and all over the internet.

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  • SnowbeatSnowbeat i need something to kick this thing's ass over the lineRegistered User regular
    edited March 2011
    proving once again that "gamers" have no fucking idea how their own market works

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  • UrielUriel Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    I like Dragon Age and The Witcher.

    Does that make me some kind of traitor.

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  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    edited March 2011
    Macro9 wrote: »
    This animosity between people over DA2 and The Witcher II reminds me of Infamous vs Prototype.

    It's still just as dumb.

    To be fair, it's the creators themselves who started it.
    Tomas Gop: “That’s quite easy, actually. There are a few things that I can easily find. First, we don’t have a generic fantasy world. I mean [the author] Andrzej Sapkowski spent a huge part of his life doing this. It’s comfortable for us. It’s consistent, it’s really working. Everything is kind of logical in this world, and it works out well for us. The other thing–I don’t really think it is possible to distinguish some of the things you’re choosing between as ‘good or bad’ or ‘good and evil.’ We always like to think about when you have a choice in The Witcher, it’s more like what I would actually do.

    It’s not black and white, and that’s the most important thing. And we look better. I mean, sorry, seriously–I love Bethesda, BioWare games, I play them. But, c’mon. You cannot be indifferent to that, you cannot omit the difference. We simply look better.”

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  • DaricDaric Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    Is this just for PC?

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  • Macro9Macro9 Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    cj iwakura wrote: »
    Macro9 wrote: »
    This animosity between people over DA2 and The Witcher II reminds me of Infamous vs Prototype.

    It's still just as dumb.

    To be fair, it's the creators themselves who started it.

    Of course he did.

    Nothing will get more press for The Witcher like having Dragon Age in the title of every article.

    Still doesn't excuse people from actually buying into the crap.

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  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    edited March 2011
    Daric wrote: »
    Is this just for PC?

    Witcher, yes. 2 is being made for PS3/360 as well, but it's being made for PC and ported to the consoles.

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  • Shazkar ShadowstormShazkar Shadowstorm Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    i bought dragon age and the witcher both on steam during holiday sales

    i have not played either

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  • DaricDaric Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    Ok good, I have a PC capable of playing games and stuff but I prefer to use my xbox

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  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    edited March 2011
    Heck, I might consider the PS3 version just because it's going to take a monster to run this game, but I really would rather play it on PC.

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  • vsovevsove ....also yes. Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    Unbelievably, it's possible to be a fan of both games. And I say this as a developer for one of them.

    But hey! Keep up the rivalry if it floats your boat. I don't understand it, personally, and think Witcher II will be a great game, but eh.

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  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    edited March 2011
    I've never actually played Dragon Age, but I would like to. Waiting for the cheapness. :P

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  • Vargas PrimeVargas Prime King of Nothing Just a ShowRegistered User regular
    edited March 2011
    vsove wrote: »
    Unbelievably, it's possible to be a fan of both games. And I say this as a developer for one of them.

    But hey! Keep up the rivalry if it floats your boat. I don't understand it, personally, and think Witcher II will be a great game, but eh.

    No one actually understands it, vsove. Even the morons who actually argue about it. The games are, aside from a fantasy setting, nothing alike.

    Why did the guy from PC Gamer even ASK that CD Projekt guy to compare Witcher to Dragon Age? I mean, the guy's answer is kinda smug anyway, but it was a terrible and pointless question to begin with.

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  • PiptheFairPiptheFair Frequently not in boats. Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    vsove wrote: »
    Unbelievably, it's possible to be a fan of both games. And I say this as a developer for one of them.

    But hey! Keep up the rivalry if it floats your boat. I don't understand it, personally, and think Witcher II will be a great game, but eh.

    secret plant

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  • PiptheFairPiptheFair Frequently not in boats. Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    also, I'm totally looking forward to both games

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  • queuewindowqueuewindow Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    the combat in that video looks fucking obnoxious

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  • M.D.M.D. and then what happens? Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    is the combat changed from the last game?

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  • FandyienFandyien But Otto, what about us? Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    actually, I put about 7 hours into this game, and I think I got to the first city? it was walled off and mostly alleys, I dunno

    what bugged me about the whole thing were the damn NPCs

    get more then four of them

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  • M.D.M.D. and then what happens? Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    I made it to some cthulu islandy place then kinda stopped and when I tried to pick it up later I forgot what I was doing.

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  • queuewindowqueuewindow Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    Mr. Defecation wrote: »
    is the combat changed from the last game?

    yeah. duh

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  • MysstMysst King Monkey of Hedonism IslandRegistered User regular
    edited March 2011
    are there console cheats for the witcher? I want to play but with it being easy

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  • queuewindowqueuewindow Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    man the game isn't even out yet

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  • MysstMysst King Monkey of Hedonism IslandRegistered User regular
    edited March 2011
    witcher 1, not 2

    why would i be asking about a game that's not out?

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  • queuewindowqueuewindow Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    cause witcher 1 is only for pc

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  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    edited March 2011
    Witcher 2 has an insane mode where when you die, you have to start over, supposedly inspired by Demon's Souls.

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  • BlankZoeBlankZoe Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    uh console cheats doesn't mean on a game console

    it means using console commands

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  • queuewindowqueuewindow Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    uh in that case there aren't any cheats

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  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    edited April 2011
    Hey uh, this releases in like a month.

    Brace yourselves!
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    Box art:
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    Ridiculous LE that I almost want ($130 :( )

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    GAME DVD
    The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings game DVD.

    MAKING-OF DVD
    All the cinematic materials related to game - trailers, dev diaries, gameplay footage, interviews and making-of exclusive video.

    OST CD
    Audio-CD with in-game music.

    ETUI
    Box with all the contents of The Witcher 2 Premium Edition.

    WORLD MAP
    A map of the game's world.

    GAME GUIDE
    The Witcher 2 strategy guide for both novice and experienced role-playing fans.

    GAME MANUAL
    A rulebook and interface explanation to help you get started.

    PAMPHLET AND COIN
    A physical representation of one of the in-game items.

    PAPERCRAFTS
    Two papercraft dolls - Geralt and one random character for collectors.

    GERALT’S HEAD
    Ultra-detailed head sculpture of Geralt of Rivia. Marble imitation.

    ARTBOOK
    Extensive documentary of game's graphical assets with descriptions. Including concept art, cover renders and stories behind Art of The Witcher 2. Approximately 200 pages.

    DICE
    In-game based poker dice (5 pcs.) together with a handy bag.

    PLAYING CARDS
    Playing cards (stadard 54 pcs. set) with in-game graphics.

    CARDS GUIDE
    A guide for all those that need tips and trick on how to win in dice and cards.

    STICKERS
    Three stickers with Witcher 2 graphics.

    TEMERIAN OREN
    One Temerian Oren, a fine example of King Foltest's currency.

    BIG PAPERCRAFTS
    Draug - one of the most deadly monsters in-game, now available as a doll for your desktop.

    DLC
    Roche Commando Jacket - one of the best character customization items to be found in-game. Exclusively for Collector's Edition.

    BOX
    Thick cardboard box with Medallion image, to hold all you valuable Collector's Edition contents.

    And non-$texas CE:

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  • KwoaruKwoaru Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    This was a game I tried to love but could not

    Maybe if Witcher 2 looks good I'll buy it somewhere down the road

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  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    edited April 2011
    It, uh, looks pretty good, yeah.

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  • KwoaruKwoaru Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    I am shocked that you are excited about the game you made a thread for

    I haven't actually looked at witcher 2 very much, maybe I'll click some of those videos you put in the OP

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