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If I may butt in for a bit regarding this: you'll basically get to make choices from the other games during the initial stages of TW3.
Source: http://www.gatheryourparty.com/2014/09/27/of-beards-and-men-an-interview-with-cd-projekt-red/
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Aaand I didn't notice the next page. Sorry.
First question, probably the most important yet raised, will various folk be stating that Geralt's mum has enjoyed oral sex with Mahakaman natives?
Secondly WHERE'S MY RED METEORITE STEEL SWORD? The whole of Witcher 2 I searched long and hard for my lost beloved Red, with not even a sight or a mention anywhere, give Geralt a happy ending in the conclusion please.
Secondly WHERE'S MY RED METEORITE STEEL SWORD? The whole of Witcher 2 I searched long and hard for my lost beloved Red, with not even a sight or a mention anywhere, give Geralt a happy ending in the conclusion please.
TW1 was long with a series of small but visible choices. TW2 was broad with several choices leading to very drastic changes. We were told before that TW3 follows a central storyline which I suppose means it's more similar to the first game. But to what extent is what we experience in this central narrative affected and directed by our choices? In other words, even if we must pass though specific places, can we drastically affect their state?
Is TW3 as combat heavy as TW2? Or can we reach a point of minimal combat where Geralt is capable of using his wits and sarcasm more than his sword? In 2, for instance, the talent tree was almost exclusively for combat.
Old school RPG writers knew the average player would read only a percentage of everything they wrote for the game, because there were many mutually exclusive paths. Modern writers in blockbuster titles force you to see everything they wrote limiting your actual choices. Others give the impression of choice with dialogue lines which lead to the same conclusion all the time. What's your approach? If the first, how do you feel knowing many people will only read a part of what you wrote? And that many others won't even bother and just play for the power and combat?
Is TW3 as combat heavy as TW2? Or can we reach a point of minimal combat where Geralt is capable of using his wits and sarcasm more than his sword? In 2, for instance, the talent tree was almost exclusively for combat.
Old school RPG writers knew the average player would read only a percentage of everything they wrote for the game, because there were many mutually exclusive paths. Modern writers in blockbuster titles force you to see everything they wrote limiting your actual choices. Others give the impression of choice with dialogue lines which lead to the same conclusion all the time. What's your approach? If the first, how do you feel knowing many people will only read a part of what you wrote? And that many others won't even bother and just play for the power and combat?
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Do you plan to include any statistical charts for decisions similar to those featured in telltale's games?
Thank you for doing this! 
1) Will Geralt be able to refuse a companion's offer if they want to join him in certain quests? I liked that in TW2 we were given a choice to refuse or accept an offer (like in The Rose of Remembrance quest). Speaking of which, my second question is:
2) Can Geralt's relationship with his loved-ones and/or friends drastically change based on our choices? What I actually mean is that will Geralt's behaviour/choices/dialogues have a bigger impact on certain characters? Bigger than in the previous game. (e.g. a relationship may fall apart etc.)
1) Will Geralt be able to refuse a companion's offer if they want to join him in certain quests? I liked that in TW2 we were given a choice to refuse or accept an offer (like in The Rose of Remembrance quest). Speaking of which, my second question is:
2) Can Geralt's relationship with his loved-ones and/or friends drastically change based on our choices? What I actually mean is that will Geralt's behaviour/choices/dialogues have a bigger impact on certain characters? Bigger than in the previous game. (e.g. a relationship may fall apart etc.)
It's not a clear-cut question. More a request than anything. I'd like to hear him talk about the tension (if at all) between developing the characters, kingdoms, the world in general, beyond what was shown in the books and giving them their own interpretation - while simultaneously trying to stay loyal to Sapkowski's vision.
Also, did they make Geralt even more cheeky? In TW2 he was awesome during the interrogation at the prologue with Roche - "Walk behind my back for a shake", "I'd go have a beer", "Ah, did I kill him too?" "My doppleganger did it. I have three of them", - but kind of lost his edge throughout the rest of the game. From the footage we've seen so far of TW3, he's very... agreeable. The only dialogue from what we've seen where he was kind of sassy was in Downwarren.
Also, did they make Geralt even more cheeky? In TW2 he was awesome during the interrogation at the prologue with Roche - "Walk behind my back for a shake", "I'd go have a beer", "Ah, did I kill him too?" "My doppleganger did it. I have three of them", - but kind of lost his edge throughout the rest of the game. From the footage we've seen so far of TW3, he's very... agreeable. The only dialogue from what we've seen where he was kind of sassy was in Downwarren.
1. One of the things that sets REDs games apart from the rest is the reality imparted by solid characterisation of core NPCs that often seems to drive the narrative and leave the player feeling hands free... I'm wondering, do you guys roleplay some of the major characters, and if so who on the team does who ingame, and who really suits their part?
2. How much of a headache is providing meaningful references in TW3 to choices in the previous games? No need to confirm any details, just a writers perspective on this would be really nice, because its been a topic, and no doubt will be again.
3. How is your own low fantasy world - or IP in industry parlance - shaping up? Admit you've got one ! (Yep I've slipped a whats the next big thing question in, and I don't mean CP77)
Great thread, thanks Sagii, oh and Hail Blacha !
edit: btw Sagitarii kudos for the OP pic, feel a bit ashamed I don't recognise the legions anymore, but I like the logos
2. How much of a headache is providing meaningful references in TW3 to choices in the previous games? No need to confirm any details, just a writers perspective on this would be really nice, because its been a topic, and no doubt will be again.
3. How is your own low fantasy world - or IP in industry parlance - shaping up? Admit you've got one ! (Yep I've slipped a whats the next big thing question in, and I don't mean CP77
)Great thread, thanks Sagii, oh and Hail Blacha !
edit: btw Sagitarii kudos for the OP pic, feel a bit ashamed I don't recognise the legions anymore, but I like the logos
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I had a question, with a character like Ciri how do you avoid the perverted messiah, "this kid can destroy the world" story trap that a lot of sources of entertainment {and games} fall into?
Are they're things that you strive to do in the narrative to make Geralt feel more connected and ultimately an extension of the player?
What are the challenges of bridging the content in a way that make sense, when the player may go in any order and create unique combinations to their story? Is it as simple as accounting for all those combos, or do you have certain in house techniques to make it easier?
I had a question, with a character like Ciri how do you avoid the perverted messiah, "this kid can destroy the world" story trap that a lot of sources of entertainment {and games} fall into?
Are they're things that you strive to do in the narrative to make Geralt feel more connected and ultimately an extension of the player?
What are the challenges of bridging the content in a way that make sense, when the player may go in any order and create unique combinations to their story? Is it as simple as accounting for all those combos, or do you have certain in house techniques to make it easier?
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