Perhaps, but how do we know that Ciri is actually going to be there : >? Heck, we don't even know if TW3 is going to be ever released, since CDP has made no official statement regarding it so far.Aver said:You don't understand. They would be surprised playing the game.
I've chosen Ioirveth for my first playthrough, partly cuz I helped elfs in the first Witcher every single time I replayed it (I did that 7 times lol, never joined the Order), now I'm playing it the second time and I've gone with Roche.
To be frank, joining with Roche seems the most reasonable thing to do story-wise, I mean, I liked Iorveth a lot too, he's an interesting guy and some moments in Vergen added some nice touches to his persona (like viewing his dream, where he sees himself as a wealthy guy eating from an oversaturated table xD), but joining up with him just seemed like a really odd thing to do. This guy and his men has been nothing but a bother to Geralt durning most of the hours of gameplay leading to the choice momemnt.
But I've seen far more ridiculous choises in games (for one I never undestood the motivation to join the Order in TW1, for me, joining up with them was a much more odd decision then joining Iorveth in TW2), so I don't really have a problem with that, besides, part of the reason to join Iorveth is Zoltan and his desire to aid his bretheren in Aedirn, especially when he meets his other dwarf buddies, that makes up for the lack of reasoning in the begining a lot (it actually becomes much more reasonable then helping Henselt lol).
If I will play TW2 a 3rd time, I will definitely go with Iorveth. Helping out Saskia and Zoltan just seems like the right thing to do (not to mention Saskia is really awesome and discovering the little secret that she had was really surprising).
To be frank, joining with Roche seems the most reasonable thing to do story-wise, I mean, I liked Iorveth a lot too, he's an interesting guy and some moments in Vergen added some nice touches to his persona (like viewing his dream, where he sees himself as a wealthy guy eating from an oversaturated table xD), but joining up with him just seemed like a really odd thing to do. This guy and his men has been nothing but a bother to Geralt durning most of the hours of gameplay leading to the choice momemnt.
But I've seen far more ridiculous choises in games (for one I never undestood the motivation to join the Order in TW1, for me, joining up with them was a much more odd decision then joining Iorveth in TW2), so I don't really have a problem with that, besides, part of the reason to join Iorveth is Zoltan and his desire to aid his bretheren in Aedirn, especially when he meets his other dwarf buddies, that makes up for the lack of reasoning in the begining a lot (it actually becomes much more reasonable then helping Henselt lol).
If I will play TW2 a 3rd time, I will definitely go with Iorveth. Helping out Saskia and Zoltan just seems like the right thing to do (not to mention Saskia is really awesome and discovering the little secret that she had was really surprising).
After first playthrough: Roche
Because it was just logical. Roche helped Geralt to escape, saved his life, trusted him. And I really liked him anyway. When in Act 3, during chat with Radovid, Geralt said that Roche is his friend, I really felt that progression between them. From two guys that can help each other to real friends. Or better yet...bros. On the other hand, Iorveth is wanted criminal. At that point, Geralt is too. Everyone will trust Roche when he says that Geralt is innocent. No one will trust Iorveth.
After third playthrough, after experiencing Iorveth´s path: Roche
Because I like him much more than Iorveth. Also his path is one that I feel can be the only really neutral.
After two EE playthroughs: Roche
Because of all the reasons above. I love the scene when I meet Roche, defending little Anais and then seeing him taking her hand and part ways with Geralt. For me, Roche path and choosing Triss in Act 3 is real neutral path of W2. One with which outcome I feel the most comfortable, considering the new final boards.
Because it was just logical. Roche helped Geralt to escape, saved his life, trusted him. And I really liked him anyway. When in Act 3, during chat with Radovid, Geralt said that Roche is his friend, I really felt that progression between them. From two guys that can help each other to real friends. Or better yet...bros. On the other hand, Iorveth is wanted criminal. At that point, Geralt is too. Everyone will trust Roche when he says that Geralt is innocent. No one will trust Iorveth.
After third playthrough, after experiencing Iorveth´s path: Roche
Because I like him much more than Iorveth. Also his path is one that I feel can be the only really neutral.
After two EE playthroughs: Roche
Because of all the reasons above. I love the scene when I meet Roche, defending little Anais and then seeing him taking her hand and part ways with Geralt. For me, Roche path and choosing Triss in Act 3 is real neutral path of W2. One with which outcome I feel the most comfortable, considering the new final boards.
I prefer Iorveth - his path seemed logical to me because I wanted to save Triss, a character I care for, and siding with him served that purpose best (that is where she transports Letho to, and where Philippa resides). His ideals also align with mine, as I too support freedom and equality for non-humans. Unlike Yaevinn, Iorveth is not delusional, and is not out to "drive humans into the sea". He understands that humans are not going anywhere and living side by side with them is the best outcome, a stance I can respect, despite his violent history.
I also like interacting with non-humans. I enjoy experiencing elvish/dwarven culture and really enjoyed running around Vergen, listening to their stories and their views on the world and humans: "I dont understand humans, she claims she's a Virgin and they just fallow her...how do they know she is? Why does it even matter?!"
Then there is Saskia - my favorite game character ever (possibly favorite fictional character altogether). She insures that I will pick Iorveth every time from now on.
I also like interacting with non-humans. I enjoy experiencing elvish/dwarven culture and really enjoyed running around Vergen, listening to their stories and their views on the world and humans: "I dont understand humans, she claims she's a Virgin and they just fallow her...how do they know she is? Why does it even matter?!"
Then there is Saskia - my favorite game character ever (possibly favorite fictional character altogether). She insures that I will pick Iorveth every time from now on
.I picked Iorveth because, from a political viewpoint, I thought it would be more comfortable for me. I justified it in the game with the argument that he was in a hurry to get to Upper Pontar whereas Roche seemed to have got sidetracked by Loredo.
I was wrong about the politics though, both turned out to be OK.
I was wrong about the politics though, both turned out to be OK.
I just finished, I chose Iorveth path and plan to go the other way next play though. I went Iorveth first because I felt he was an underdog. I am sure both paths are great. I really enjoyed my first play of this game I think ill like it even more round two as it took a while for me to get the lore and mechanics a bit but thought the game was fantastic, love the mature theam to it.
I really hope we meet Yennefer in TW3 (Ciri wouldn't be bad either, but one thing at a timeCorylea said:I think we have some good guesses.
I don't like war games, so I'd rather have a TW1-type plot, but having a war with Nilfgaard IS true to Sapkowski, so...
)As for the Third Northern War...I'm not sure how it will play out, but if it will happen, Geralt might play a pretty big part in it, just as he did in some, if not most of the important events around the Second Northern War.
Either way, I hope we meet some old friends from the books in TW3, and I hope the quality of the story won't get worse, but I trust CDPR.
Well...I just mentioned it.Corylea said:
I always do that, somewhy I like pissing off Roche.Corylea said:
I can only agree.Corylea said:
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I've done both paths multiple times, but Vernon Roche is the ultimate bro. It's true.
Roche > Garrus.
Roche better be in TW3. He's too awesome not to carry on into the next stories.
Roche > Garrus.
Roche better be in TW3. He's too awesome not to carry on into the next stories.
I like Roche much more than I like Iorveth. However, I like the Vergen version of Act 2 much better than the Henselt version of Act 2.
Going through my playthrough with the Enhanced Edition right now, still can't decide which way I want to go at the end of Act 1.
Going through my playthrough with the Enhanced Edition right now, still can't decide which way I want to go at the end of Act 1.
There are logical reasons to team up with either one, but in the end we interact more with Roche. We start the game with him and we get more opportunities to hang out with him and his crew; we become more attached to them throughout the game. Iorveth is a really interessting character on his own, but he has it worse in that regard, especially since he disappears half way through act 2 to get additional troops. On my first playthrough I went with Roche, even though I really wanted to choose Iorveth, just because I wanted to see how things would develope with him.
However both chapters compensate for it. Where Iorveth fails, the side characters make it up; especially Saskia and the dwarves. The Kaedweni camp has it's own fair share of interesting characters, but it's in a fact a really lonely place. You're barely tolerated there, just kept to do a job that has to be done. Your friends are there, but it's all surrounded by this melancholic atmosphere (all accordingly to the nature of the chapter). Vernon Broche isn't enough to fix that.
I really like both equally, but if I have to choose, I will have to go with Iorveth
However both chapters compensate for it. Where Iorveth fails, the side characters make it up; especially Saskia and the dwarves. The Kaedweni camp has it's own fair share of interesting characters, but it's in a fact a really lonely place. You're barely tolerated there, just kept to do a job that has to be done. Your friends are there, but it's all surrounded by this melancholic atmosphere (all accordingly to the nature of the chapter). Vernon Broche isn't enough to fix that.
I really like both equally, but if I have to choose, I will have to go with Iorveth
