I think the upgrade lasts for the whole game. Might be even tied to leveling up alchemy tree.
You still have to find the ingredients, but only once. It's not like I can't agree with the reason why they changed it (they felt people rarely used potions, because they didn't want to use valuable ingredients and save them for later), but it just does not feel right to have "free" potions.i dont like it at all, i prefer that you alone must find ingredients, make a potion, and decide which potion suit better for each situation, simple and great
I suppose it will be the latter.
In the world of well-balanced games, to upgrade a potion/bomb, one or several of the ingredients needed would be in hard to find place/difficult monsters/hard to find place protected by a difficult monster. Thus, your upgraded potion/bomb would be awarded by a challenging subquest. In this world, I would like the auto-refilling system.
In the world of badly-balanced games, you would find ingredients almost everywhere and upgrades would feel shallow. In this world, I would probably hate the auto-refilling system.
i dont like it at all, i prefer that you alone must find ingredients, make a potion, and decide which potion suit better for each situation, simple and great
With this system, the focus would precisely be on the "choose the best potion for each situation" part.
Yeah, like I mentioned a few pages back, overhauling the crafting system could effect too many other areas, it's crazy to expect any big changes this far into development.
Witcher 3 Bombs Mechanics
I've created a thread for discussions regarding the auto-refillable bombs mechanic (seeing as there is no thread about yet), which was recentely revealed by Konrad via an interview:
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IMO, I have faith that this could be an excellent change (as with the potions), although I reserve ultimate judgement after actually playing and feeling it for myself.
I've created a thread for discussions regarding the auto-refillable bombs mechanic (seeing as there is no thread about yet), which was recentely revealed by Konrad via an interview:
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IMO, I have faith that this could be an excellent change (as with the potions), although I reserve ultimate judgement after actually playing and feeling it for myself.
Imo they are attempting to solve a minor nuisance, by creating a Huge structural problem
I don't know, it doesn't sound very logical for bombs to auto refill...
I can understand it with flasks for potions, you just make some new potions and pour them in your flasks. But bombs? You throw away the bombs and they explode, so you'll have to make new ones every time. Even though it almost worked the same way in TW2, it seems kind of strange to me to just create a bomb out of thin air, the only ingredients some flowers...
I can understand it with flasks for potions, you just make some new potions and pour them in your flasks. But bombs? You throw away the bombs and they explode, so you'll have to make new ones every time. Even though it almost worked the same way in TW2, it seems kind of strange to me to just create a bomb out of thin air, the only ingredients some flowers...
I suppose the ingredients requirement for upgrading each bomb is going to be more thoughful and integral to the game - possibliy harder than you usual ingredient stackfest in any other RPG out there. We might have a sense of accomplishment from just getting all the right ingredients to upgrade a bomb.
Also, perhaps the variety of bombs and usage cooldown of each bomb will still make you think about when to equip a certain bomb beforehand, and when to use it. So strategy and challenge during combat is not compromised.
Also, perhaps the variety of bombs and usage cooldown of each bomb will still make you think about when to equip a certain bomb beforehand, and when to use it. So strategy and challenge during combat is not compromised.
They probably doing this for casuals/consoles. Sad. But I'm glad we have mods.
And also, they're doing this so you don't have to go all the way back to town to get refills, for those long quests. But I don't see why they can't just allow more inventory space especially since there's a horse now. Bombs and flasks shouldn't take that much inventory space as oppose to armor/weapons.
And also, they're doing this so you don't have to go all the way back to town to get refills, for those long quests. But I don't see why they can't just allow more inventory space especially since there's a horse now. Bombs and flasks shouldn't take that much inventory space as oppose to armor/weapons.
Hahaha, seriously :lol: ? Perhaps that's what the bombs are really made from. All those toxins in there from abusing potions all day...
Well, I'll play it on PS4, and I surely don't want it.
Well then never ever use the 3 free refill bombs Geralt made while off meditating and you'll be good to go.
I like the idea of auto refill potions... i think its not bad for bombs either if it comes down to upgrading them too ... its really about the same...
It takes away the boring part of running to shops each time... you still need to kinda prepare by resting at tthe fire....I think thats better than running miles back to town or run through woods to collect stuff ... especially in that huge world that would be a bother in my oppinion... so yes its the same as potions
Its not like some great bit is ripped of the gameplay ... just the boring running and collecting aka grinding goes away... so think twice if you are really against it.. think about all the time you will spent grinding rather than hunting monsters and concentrate on the story
It takes away the boring part of running to shops each time... you still need to kinda prepare by resting at tthe fire....I think thats better than running miles back to town or run through woods to collect stuff ... especially in that huge world that would be a bother in my oppinion... so yes its the same as potions
Its not like some great bit is ripped of the gameplay ... just the boring running and collecting aka grinding goes away... so think twice if you are really against it.. think about all the time you will spent grinding rather than hunting monsters and concentrate on the story
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Maybe yes, maybe no. I'll decide for myself.Well then never ever use the 3 free refill bombs Geralt made while off meditating and you'll be good to go.
And that's one of the core issues I think Konrad is trying to resolve. I hope it works out. And props to him for thinking a bit out of the box, and having the courage to try something new.