MikeDanger said:
That's just it Corylea. It's not all that you're good for. There is a very bright group that hangs out here, you in particular. My reply last night was on the bad vibe side and one I regret. No excuses. Your over 40 post was one for others to say what they please and we are all fortunate for such a realm.So, I would like to mention that one reason I visit this Witcher hang out is not just because the game is so well written, excellent game pace, interesting settings, or just the fun I have. But for me, there is something else I can't quite put my finger on. I'm taking my time with this game so as to draw out the time I have with it. I only have a few nights a week at this computer anyway to play it on, but even so I may have never paced myself so slowly rather than want to get to the finish to move on to the next game. Even visiting here is a means of involving myself with other Witcher ideas and related discussion rather than completing the game. I quess I'm just savoring something I enjoy and something my imagination can wrap around. But for now, I've got a ton of stuff to kill in this crypt so, thanks for having me.
Actually, I can very much identify with your perspective and goals in gaming.
I, too, prefer to spend my time trying to explore, gather, run errands, and find jobs, rather than to simply run through the game to see how it all ends. I can you can say I like to get my money's worth, and then some.
With other games e.g. Morrowind and Oblivion, I knew I could possibly finish the main goal of the games rather quickly. But, what would be the point in doing that? Instead, I spent hours upon hours talking to people, running the side quests, leveling up my character and simply immersing myself into the fantasy world of these great RPGs. One of my personal goals is to completely explore the entire map that the developers have spent so much time creating. After playing Oblivion for nearly 700 hours, just the other night I still found another cave I hadn't discovered until then. It's hard to describe the reaction upon a discovery like this.
With The Witcher, I'm actually playing through a 3rd time very, very slowly. I'm still somewhat reluctant to continue my current quest as I really am eager to see the new EE coming out in September.Anyway, you and I seem to be kindred spirits when it comes to gaming. Cheers!