One way to "force" players into using potions is of course to have Geralt make som comments about the monster your tracking /hunting ,maybe even suggesting that you should use a potion or two. (Pointing out things like it is very venomous, agile or strong etc)
Hmmm, how do (shot) harpoons work them, since they do work under water?
It's the same principle. Sure, you may need to upgrade or modify the crossbow in order to fight underwater, but that's a technicality. It's still a ranged weapon that performs pretty much like a crossbow, so I'm sure the naysayers won't be satisfied either.
Damn, some people are really upset with this whole auto-refilling potion thing. I think it's not really a big deal, but maybe some pro's and con's will help clarify things a bit.
Pros:
-Potions will be used a lot more, without worry that they're being wasted
Cons:
-There's a possibility that you won't have a reason to collect herbs/ingredients anymore
-There's the knowledge in the back of your mind that potions are being replenished without the necessary herbs or ingredients being in your inventory
I don't really have strong feelings on this, but if you ask me, the pro's win out over here. CDPR realizes that this encourages people to use and experiment with potions a lot more. That's something that's going to actually have an effect on a lot of people's gameplay experience. Like they said, they're trying to solve the problem of people hoarding consumables in RPG's, thinking that they should save them for later. And this does solve that problem.
In terms of the cons, there could be other reasons to still collect plants and herbs. But even if there isn't, farming or collecting herbs is not really a particularly fun or dynamic gameplay mechanic, in my opinion. If it's done the same way as it was in TW2, it basically amounts to finding the plant in the wild, and then pressing a button while standing next to it.
As far as the 2nd con goes, if you think about it, that doesn't even affect gameplay. I don't think CDPR should necessarily throw out a game mechanic, just because some people can't stand the thought of knowing that potions are being replenished when the ingredients aren't all in your inventory. But anyway, like I said, I don't have particularly strong feelings about this. Whatever CDPR decides, I'm sure it will be an educated decision and come out great. ;D
Pros:
-Potions will be used a lot more, without worry that they're being wasted
Cons:
-There's a possibility that you won't have a reason to collect herbs/ingredients anymore
-There's the knowledge in the back of your mind that potions are being replenished without the necessary herbs or ingredients being in your inventory
I don't really have strong feelings on this, but if you ask me, the pro's win out over here. CDPR realizes that this encourages people to use and experiment with potions a lot more. That's something that's going to actually have an effect on a lot of people's gameplay experience. Like they said, they're trying to solve the problem of people hoarding consumables in RPG's, thinking that they should save them for later. And this does solve that problem.
In terms of the cons, there could be other reasons to still collect plants and herbs. But even if there isn't, farming or collecting herbs is not really a particularly fun or dynamic gameplay mechanic, in my opinion. If it's done the same way as it was in TW2, it basically amounts to finding the plant in the wild, and then pressing a button while standing next to it.
As far as the 2nd con goes, if you think about it, that doesn't even affect gameplay. I don't think CDPR should necessarily throw out a game mechanic, just because some people can't stand the thought of knowing that potions are being replenished when the ingredients aren't all in your inventory. But anyway, like I said, I don't have particularly strong feelings about this. Whatever CDPR decides, I'm sure it will be an educated decision and come out great. ;D
It's not. There simply are NO sensible ranged weapons underwater at the technological level of the game's world. The Crossbow wouldn't do shit under water, as I just explained on the last page. If there absolutely NEEDS to be underwater combat, it will have to stay close quarters. In the game's setting the only sensible solution are daggers - or some yet-to-invent magic.And even says so. But that is another matter. If there is fighting underwater, the crossbow seems like Geralt's best option, other than Igni. His only options I might add. Think of it this way. The crossbow will actually be a useful addition to the game
I wonder can crossbow be customized too ? For example in multiarrow version like chinese crossbow?
I never said sensible, or viable. I simply said option. One that I do not like, but if I was underwater, and I had a crossbow, I would use the friggin crossbow. That's all I'm saying.
Underwater, the only close combat viable option is stabbing. I don't think Geralt stabs alot. But that is also, another option.
Because today we're able to create a lot more force than 700 years ago? We're not using crossbows anymore either, are we?
As far as I know (shot) harpoons are using compressed air, which creates a lot more force/momentum as well as getting rid of two of the three issues I explained (the crossbow arms having to move water while pushing forward and the string getting soaking wet).
Hmmmm...don't see how those are insurmountable challenges. Geralt may not wish to fight underwater. But he might be forced to. Say his boat crashes. Or say that he simply has to get through one of them to reach an underwater location. Lots and lots of explanations.
As for clothing, again, he might be caught in the whole thing. Or beforehand he might acquire new equipment for the occasion. Lots and lot of plausible solutions.
Can you guarantee at the time technology was not ripe for a shot harpoon a la crossbow? Even if that' were true I could live with that historical inaccuracy.Because today we're able to create a lot more force than 700 years ago? We're not using crossbows anymore either, are we?
As far as I know (shot) harpoons are using compressed air, which creates a lot more force/momentum as well as getting rid of two of the three issues I explained (the crossbow arms having to move water while pushing forward and the string getting soaking wet).
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So what? I never said that this was a good feature in Witcher 1, did I?
I again recall the promise Marcin gave us: "We won't make a dumb game."
But, in fact, it IS, at least so far.
Spearguns do not necessarily work with compressed air. It is simply the design of the weapon that is favorable to shooting underwater, as Sagitarii explained. It also doesn't have a lot of range. At least my uncle's harpoons don't.Because today we're able to create a lot more force than 700 years ago? We're not using crossbows anymore either, are we?
As far as I know (shot) harpoons are using compressed air, which creates a lot more force/momentum as well as getting rid of two of the three issues I explained (the crossbow arms having to move water while pushing forward and the string getting soaking wet).
Did you look at the bows? That's as hi-tech as they're gettin'.
I am so happy that the E3 thread has turned into a fishing guide.
If only there was an underwater combat thread that was linked in the handy-dandy forum guide.
Oh, wait...
If only there was an underwater combat thread that was linked in the handy-dandy forum guide.
Oh, wait...
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Really? His personal inventory, which can store armors and swords on the go, doesn't bother you?
I mean, come on people. @Kinley, you're talking about what makes sense - but it's such a grey area... How is Geralt being able to carry a shit ton of weight (without a backpack, assuming his horse is not nearby) OK (be it on land or underwater), while the weight of his clothes is a problem?
That would have been before I added the second videoDid you look at the bows? That's as hi-tech as they're gettin'.
(And on the first, yes, modern bows, but not using anything that couldn't have been available in the Witcher world)
