The Witcher 3 (Wild Hunt)

[Becky]

I'm hooked

Ok, ok, I know I'm really late to this one. I started playing it last year just before my CSF problems, although I didn't really get very far. Now that I'm better I decided to pick it up again, and I'm playing it on the PS4. I can tell already that I'm going to be spending a lot of time on this one.

Who here has played it? Any tips / advice?

 

[V_R]

This is one game I bought and never played. I hear good things, enjoy!

 

[Becky]

It's definitely worth a try I'm always so behind with games! At least they're always cheaper by the time I get round to them, plus I tend to get the GOTY versions.

I'm struggling a bit with the combat so far, it feels like there is a lot to remember and I often forget about targeting enemies and using the Witcher signs. But I guess once I get more used to it then it'll be fine.

As is always the way with RPGs, I'm ignoring the main quest and doing all the side missions

 

[floppybootstomp]

I think it's a great game and you can get the main game and the two expansion packs for about £13 now if you shop around.

I've played 22 hours and it tells me I'm 7% of the way through the main game so clearly lots more gameplay left.

Haven't been there lately though as I've been sidetracked on some newer additions.

And yes, there are a fair few controls to memorise but they do become familiar and 2nd nature after a while.

 

[Becky]

And yes, there are a fair few controls to memorise but they do become familiar and 2nd nature after a while.

That's good to know

I've had a relatively busy week, so I'm hoping I'll have time to play it at the weekend. I need to find some Drowner brains!

 

[Becky]

I found this pretty handy...

Also this newcomers guide has some great info: http://wpc.4d7d.edgecastcdn.net/004D7D/mkt/document/Newcomers-Guide-v1.2.2_Original.pdf

 

[Becky]

So apparently there is going to be a TV series on Netflix based on The Witcher book series...?

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5180504

 

[Becky]

I'm so addicted to this game!! It's just so easy to get lost down a quest rabbit warren! You need some info from someone... they will only help you if you do them a favour... you end up trekking across the map... and before you know it you're helping a villager herd magical pigs!

Only thing I don't like is that I wish there was some way to sneak, like in Skyrim / Fallout. It would be really handy. Other than that it's a great game and I'm really enjoying it. Definitely recommended to anyone who is thinking about giving it a try

 

[Becky]

I finished the main game recently, and last night I finished Hearts of Stone. Each had such awesome endings! I think I'm going to be quite sad when the main story line of the last DLC is over, I'm trying to draw it out for as long as I can

 

[floppybootstomp]

You done well finishing such a huge game.

I was up to around level 20 but lost half my saves when I carried out a fresh OS install. I play the game through GOG's Galaxy client and I had assumed they carried out Cloud saves. They do but the system was a little flakey and it had only saved up to level 10.

This put me back at a part where I'm in a market square and I have to follow a pick-pocket to gather information.

This rather put me off playing the game having to go over all the same gameplay again but it's been almost a year now so I think it's time to get re-acquainted. I have both DLC packs as well but they recommend being at least up to level 30 before attempting them.

 

[Becky]

That's annoying! Hopefully it's been long enough that you can replay the parts you've already done without it being too boring. By the time I finished the story of the main game I was at a sufficiently high level for the DLC, so that worked out quite nicely. Blood and Wine is on a whole new map, so I saved that one for last as it's meant to be really good. Made a start on it last night, seems great so far.

I unlocked an achievement yesterday for completing all the witcher contracts! What can I say, I like being thorough