Sheathe stripes

[Bansai]

Sheathe stripes

Witcher 2 (or people behind it if you will) put a lot of attention to details, even tiny ones, seemingly insignificant like, ah yes, stripes on the sword sheathe. This tiny little thing gave me much satisfaction, but unfortunately I don't see it on Geralt's back on promotional materials for 3rd instalment of our favorite monster hunter, which to me is a huuuuge drawback, now the 2 swords on his back look more like they are attached by willpower (oh I just hate it, many games do that and it's just lazy).

Here's what I'm talking about:

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As you can see, there are 2 stripes (of course double it if you have 2 swords equipped), on the higher and lower base of the sheathe, they even move when you draw your sword ! Such a simple thing, yet so amazing and not exploited in similar games !

But when I look at this:

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I'm greatly saddened, seriously, sad panda over 9000. Please guys, please, don't forget about those tiny pieces that made W2 so awesome !

And since I actually created that topic, I want to give some honorable mentions to other awesome touches I personally adored in W2:

- Enemies bleeding out even after death while under bleeding effect)
- When you used blade oil, the tip of the sword was actually colored
- Blood on sword after the fight or that lava thingy after fight with gargoyles (yet another amazing detail)

 

[Kinley]

Most of the material we've seen is from alpha builds, I would fully expect a strap to be there in the final version of the game, do not fret.

 

[EliHarel]

I agree with Kinl3y and I'm pretty sure there'll be straps for the scabbards, rather than the force of will. But have a redpoint, since you're a supporter of very good details.

 

[braindancer12]

too early for details

 

[scratcherpen]

This is old model images.On some of the old images there were no sheathes at all. In the one from VGX with enhanced textures scabbards and other things sets just fine.

 

[Bellator Pius Gratus]

I'm sure developing Witcher 3 entails taking the little details into consideration. CDPR are the masters of incorporating tiny details. And consideration. ^_^

 

[DragomirG]

I'm sure developing Witcher 3 entails taking the little details into consideration. CDPR are the masters of incorporating tiny details. And consideration. ^_^

They post-pone the release date because the food material on the forums:

 

[gtxman]

Its those little things that make the experience believable in the end

 

[Bellator Pius Gratus]

They post-pone the release date because the food material on the forums:

Oh, I would certainly love to think so. :happy: And to be honest, it(devs postponing because of forum discussions) never stopped you from having a 'bite' of the forum discussions, nor should it.

But isn't it why we love the devs? They perfect to perfection, and take their sweet time doing it. I'm completely fine with that, and I probably won't shut up until Witcher 3 is released. :lol:

 

[Bansai]

Well said.

"The Devil's in the details"

While writing this thread I completely forgot about glowing runes on the swords, that was also an amazing detail.

 

[sharpappple]

that said does anyone know if there is a thread on details like this that players may want the developers to know about? suggestions might even make the final build.

 

[dragonbird]

that said does anyone know if there is a thread on details like this that players may want the developers to know about? suggestions might even make the final build.

You mean like the Wishlist thread?
It's easier for the devs to monitor one thread than a dozen, so it's still the best place to put such suggestions.

 

[Bansai]

After watching this screen: http://i.imgur.com/9eBrRqW.jpg

It's rather obvious his swords will be kept on his back by sheer force of will, which is a goddamn shame considering previous Witcher attended to this detail :/

 

[BlackWolf500.298]

After watching this screen: http://i.imgur.com/9eBrRqW.jpg

It's rather obvious his swords will be kept on his back by sheer force of will, which is a goddamn shame considering previous Witcher attended to this detail :/

Agreed.
Also his sheathes are a little too high in comparison with TW2. In TW2 it was easy for him to get the swords from his back, but know (in early material) his sword glitches through the sheathe because it is physically impossible to get the swords off your back in that position.
Ah details...