Again, you just said it is so and must be so? This is not debate or discussion from you. I was willing to back up (with research done by people who are much smarter than you or I) what I had said about immersion and state-of-flow being measurable, objective psychological principles, but that's hardly acceptable now since you've completely discounted it! All just because you say so. So here's what will happen. I am going to carry on making arguments for CDPR to remove QTEs, I am going to do so rationally and with some level dignity, and I am not going to get dragged into another of these shit-slinging invective matches where the participants are unable to turn a critical eye upon their own diatribe.Darksavior said:
Vindik8or, why don't just accept Darksavior's opinion she agrees to QTEs? She gaves an comprehensive explanation on the other side. You want her to explain why she comes to these conclusions because her arguments aren't sufficient. And you insists on it. Isn't that hairsplitting? Or do you want her to justify her opinion towards CDPR that the developers decide in the favour of QTEs? I think that's not necessary.Do you consider it a ignorance of your arguments when Darksavior accepts that you are against QTEs? I don't think so 
From our NetiquetteIf you can't squeeze the arguments out of her you want to hear, please don't get abusive.Daerdin said:
I really don't follow what you're trying to say, Petra.I certainly haven't been abusive, and have been striving to keep this as a discussion rather than a fight. If you'd like to clarify and point out which comments specifically you think I have been abusive towards Darksavior and why you think that they are abusive I will certainly try to remedy that. Until then I am completely at a loss as to what you want me to do or not do.
Ok, maybe my reply was ridiculous, but your analogy with the hamburger is a lot more ridiculous and a lack of understanding of my thought. I just wanted to say that if Darksavior, me or someone else like cinematics in video games, that's our right...that's all. Moreover, I didn't say you were wrong, and I can understand your point of view... I used the words "in my opinion", where did I say "you're wrong, I'm right?".. and one more thing, I don't like hamburgers...Vindik8or said:Comments like this are unnecessary and just plain demoralising. To give you a nifty little analogy as to why, here is the crux of the conversation:"Hamburgers have poor nutrition and cause all number of health problems, costing our society a great deal. Furthermore as a fast food hamburgers discourage the family unit from sitting down and forging relationships over mealtimes, and thus for these reasons and many others hamburgers are bad""Well, in respectful contradiction to your points, I like hamburgers and clearly you do not, therefore you are completely wrong in all of your factual criticisms of hamburgers" -(this is you, by the way)*facepalm*And in anticipation of forthcoming ignorance, I have no particular issues with hamburgers, this is a simplified example to paraphrase what has just gone on with that ridiculous reply.Vindik8or said:Well, that's your point of view, not mine. In my opinion, the cinematics are part of the story.I agree with you Darksavior
Can you add PS3? Because there exist more than one platform... BTW. You know what's Alpha Version? I guess not...
Some suggestions for the developers (and publishers, eventually).1) No different hair cut. I want Geralt looks and feel like the first episode. Even an option to customize the character wouldn't be bad. This doesn't mean the model cannot improve, but try to stick with the original look and feel.2) Change the model of the swords when you get a new sword. In the first episode I got AeronDight and visually there is nothing that say I have a much powerful sword than before.3) Same voices from the first episode. I don't know for other languages, but I really appreciated the voices of the Italian localization of the first game.4) Performance, performance, performance. The game should be really scalable in order to give good visuals on powerful machines and good performance on older machines. Dont' force or hard code computationally intensive effects like AO or Soft Shadows, for example. Expose the features to an user option. The most we can configure the game, the better we can tailor it to our machines. Massive multicore support would be really appreciated with future cpus with multiple cores...5) The box: I will buy the collector edition. The box should be the same standard height of traditional boxes, like the one of the EE of the first episode. People like boxes that fit well in their shelf, no need to use non standard dimensions. I don't mind for the content of the box, but I would like to see an official guide included like the first EE (very handy). If you can, try to use a metal box with an engraved witcher logo on top. The material is also not important, but try to realize a box that is time proof A game like The Witcher deserves qaulity in the box too. I will pay more for such a jewel, don't worry. 6) No need to make the game longer than the first episode. I played Fallout 3 with all the expansions for 189 hours... At a certain point, I was feeling bad. Good replayability is ok, an excessive long game is not. This is not an MMORPG, after all.7) More great and spectacular combos!!! Geralt is so good when he hits with his sword!8) GFWL achievements: if you use this, try to not put too much difficult achievements. Or try to not implement that nonsense of "collect 1 million pieces of this item". Good achievements are those that track the progress of the game, without giving too much challenge for things that are outside the scope of the game. Achievements for main missions and side missions are sufficient.9) 50 levels of experience, in the first episode are too much to achieve in 5 chapters (plus a prologue and an epilogue). The only way to achieve level 50 is killing continually respawned monsters. Try to balance the progress of the story with the experience level.10) Signs: in the first episode, signs different from Igni and Aard are barely useful.
The material is also not important, but try to realize a box that is time proof A game like The Witcher deserves qaulity in the box too. I will pay more for such a jewel, don't worry. 6) No need to make the game longer than the first episode. I played Fallout 3 with all the expansions for 189 hours... At a certain point, I was feeling bad. Good replayability is ok, an excessive long game is not. This is not an MMORPG, after all.7) More great and spectacular combos!!! Geralt is so good when he hits with his sword!8) GFWL achievements: if you use this, try to not put too much difficult achievements. Or try to not implement that nonsense of "collect 1 million pieces of this item". Good achievements are those that track the progress of the game, without giving too much challenge for things that are outside the scope of the game. Achievements for main missions and side missions are sufficient.9) 50 levels of experience, in the first episode are too much to achieve in 5 chapters (plus a prologue and an epilogue). The only way to achieve level 50 is killing continually respawned monsters. Try to balance the progress of the story with the experience level.10) Signs: in the first episode, signs different from Igni and Aard are barely useful.Something that communicate you have a different sword than the original is a necessary thing, not a matter of preference. No one is saying we need ultra-fantasy idiot swords. Just a visual difference from the previous weapon. I dont' think if you buy a new cell phone you would be satisfied if it has the same original design of you previous model....Dezired said:
I love the picture that a user posted on the first page (sorry I've forgotten your username) - it made me laugh. ;DI'm really not in any mood to get into debates on combat styles or anything at this stage. All I can say is that I am absolutely THRILLED they're making a sequel. Call me whatever you like but I have fallen head-over-heels in love with Mr Geralt of Rivia and I've actually put off finishing the game for over a year because I didn't want to see it end. Now that I know our White Wolf has a future, I'm excited to finally finish the first game. No matter the combat style in the sequel, I'll be playing it. Even if Geralt looks a bit lady-fabulous with his ponytail.
No matter the combat style in the sequel, I'll be playing it. Even if Geralt looks a bit lady-fabulous with his ponytail. If this question has been asked and answered before, my apologies.I have just read an article on Gamespot about an interview with Adam Badowski, and I felt a bit dismayed at the last bit of information he added - "We are planning to release The Witcher 2 for consoles".Does this mean there will be no PC version?
I think the point you missed is of the 'plan' to "translate" or transcend the official PC game to console version. It basically means that they are trying to release more versions of the game format, but the PC is how the game was mean to be played... officially. Understand now? Hope this helpedAldarCaine said:
eace:Here you have an official statement in this case:
More Tomp Gop said you find in this news :wave:Eriash said:
Awesome that there will be the Witcher 2, Just watched the footage. Did not sound like Geralt's voice. I wonder, does anyone know if it is going to be the same voice actor playing Geralt in the Witcher 2?, because his voice made the character real.
Jeez, a simple answer would have sufficed. Just a: "No, it was a placeholder" would spare some people the extra effort of reading essay material for there interest.I just hope others take this into consideration as it really annoys me when pointer point to more pointers as if ads or something.On topic: Just how much time has passed since the footage was 'created'?? I would like to know how much time the game has had to evolveCorylea said: