Well, that's not what I meant. I was rather refering to a notion that the player has to always have a "fair chance" to prepare, which I disagree with. Life is not fair and definitely not so in the Witcher world. Being caught off guard sometimes was a good reminder that Geralt is no superhero.fchopin said:
I have addressed this issue before and I think its quite simple.
First and foremost: How do the potions work? How do they interact with Geralts metabolism?
There must be some reason why lore witchers are described as taking potions before battle.
So unless someone has a more detailed explanation or answer, I believed it is reasonable to assume that the potions are consumed during meditation in order to maximize its positive effect on the witcher, while at the same time allow the witcher to not be distracted by negative side effects of the potion kicking in during battle. When the potion starts reacting with the body and changing it, I assume all kinds of stuff might happen, distorted senses, pain, and so on. So while I guess it is possible for Geralt to pop a potion without mediation - given that there is time to grab the bottle, open it and drink its content of course - it might also have less beneficial effect. Depending on the situation, popping a potion (especially certain potions)might actually not only be a waste of time, but also leave Geralt too vulnerable for a minute or two (blurry eyesight, pain, sluggish reflexes etc) to be considered given the nature of an enemy.
So to summarize:
Unless there is some good lore-based objection, Geralt should be able to drink potions in preparation as well as "on the fly" but with the later requiring time to perform the act (animation) as well as a) Less potent beneficial effect, b)perhaps receive some temporary adversary/negative effect from the potion reacting with the body (impairment of vision/senses, lower tolerance against pain, less vigor, slower movement, weaker attacks etc).
First and foremost: How do the potions work? How do they interact with Geralts metabolism?
There must be some reason why lore witchers are described as taking potions before battle.
So unless someone has a more detailed explanation or answer, I believed it is reasonable to assume that the potions are consumed during meditation in order to maximize its positive effect on the witcher, while at the same time allow the witcher to not be distracted by negative side effects of the potion kicking in during battle. When the potion starts reacting with the body and changing it, I assume all kinds of stuff might happen, distorted senses, pain, and so on. So while I guess it is possible for Geralt to pop a potion without mediation - given that there is time to grab the bottle, open it and drink its content of course - it might also have less beneficial effect. Depending on the situation, popping a potion (especially certain potions)might actually not only be a waste of time, but also leave Geralt too vulnerable for a minute or two (blurry eyesight, pain, sluggish reflexes etc) to be considered given the nature of an enemy.
So to summarize:
Unless there is some good lore-based objection, Geralt should be able to drink potions in preparation as well as "on the fly" but with the later requiring time to perform the act (animation) as well as a) Less potent beneficial effect, b)perhaps receive some temporary adversary/negative effect from the potion reacting with the body (impairment of vision/senses, lower tolerance against pain, less vigor, slower movement, weaker attacks etc).
Maybe its been to long since we've first played the game and only our second, third, eighth playthroughs are fresh on our minds.
Melena is a great example of the game catching me off guard. Were it not for the power of immortal reloading, the tale of Geralt would have ended on an Elven sword. Likewise, the gargoyles nearly gave me a heart attack as the killed Geralt with a mighty bodyslam from adove. Another example is me believing the diary of a young man becoming a werewolf was just for flavor. O that was a nasty surprise indeed. The harpies in Act 2 came in hordes without warning, wraiths attacking near the Succubus lair (not the ones from the fight), finding a Bulvore in the cave.
The Witcher 2 surprised me and killed me many times. Getting Selkirks armor was not exactly easy either. I nearly had an insane playthrough end then and there in that ambush. The game was full of surprises, I'm sure there are several I didn;t mention. I hope there are many more. With any luck, the Witcher 3 will be absolutely unforgiving and brutal.
Melena is a great example of the game catching me off guard. Were it not for the power of immortal reloading, the tale of Geralt would have ended on an Elven sword. Likewise, the gargoyles nearly gave me a heart attack as the killed Geralt with a mighty bodyslam from adove. Another example is me believing the diary of a young man becoming a werewolf was just for flavor. O that was a nasty surprise indeed. The harpies in Act 2 came in hordes without warning, wraiths attacking near the Succubus lair (not the ones from the fight), finding a Bulvore in the cave.
The Witcher 2 surprised me and killed me many times. Getting Selkirks armor was not exactly easy either. I nearly had an insane playthrough end then and there in that ambush. The game was full of surprises, I'm sure there are several I didn;t mention. I hope there are many more. With any luck, the Witcher 3 will be absolutely unforgiving and brutal.
noobie question here--
Just started playing the game, how do you brew potions?? I press control but then what?? Do you drag the items or how do you do it?? A little confused as to how you brew potions. Would greatly appreciate some help. Thanx
Just started playing the game, how do you brew potions?? I press control but then what?? Do you drag the items or how do you do it?? A little confused as to how you brew potions. Would greatly appreciate some help. Thanx
Press control and select "Alchemy". You should see a menu with recipes on the left and a potion bottle in the center with ingredient slots. Plants and various monster "bits" have certain ingredients like Fulgar. Each ingredient is assigned a certain color. In the picture, there is a yellow, light blue and a dark blue. The game will sort the items with for you in their given color slot. This means you can substitute so you don't have to waste you precious greater mutagen on a swallow.
I apologize if my answer is more confusing than helpful
There's a kind of tutorial in TW1 so I assume you're playing TW2drummer1961 said:
hold the ctrl button and from the radial menu select meditate, then Geralt sits on the ground and you'll have 4 options:
1- pass time
2- alchemy
3- drink potion
4- character
select alchemy, on the left you have to choose from diagrams you have in your inventory, on the right you can see alchemical materials you have, note that each diagram requires certain materials which you can harvest from planets, take from monsters or buy.
I agree that the TW2 was manageable without potions, so I don't care whether we get to use healing potions mid-battle in TW3 or not.
I am pretty sure that people who unexpectedly get into bad situations, like me, are probably not going to have healing potions on their person during combat, so it'll be the same/>
As long as there is challenge in the combat then everything's great. The best thing about TW2 combat was that you didn't press X, or sometimes Y, to win- it wasn't simplistic hack/slash, and I get the feeling that neither is the combat in TW3.
Also, is it at all possible to get Geralt's chain for use in combat? That would be seriously awesome.
I am pretty sure that people who unexpectedly get into bad situations, like me, are probably not going to have healing potions on their person during combat, so it'll be the same
/>As long as there is challenge in the combat then everything's great. The best thing about TW2 combat was that you didn't press X, or sometimes Y, to win- it wasn't simplistic hack/slash, and I get the feeling that neither is the combat in TW3.
Also, is it at all possible to get Geralt's chain for use in combat? That would be seriously awesome.
I don't think TW2 gets enough credit for forcing players to quaff beforehand. It was a bold move against a trope to which RPG gamers have become thoroughly accustomed. CDPR was rewarded with lazy critics and fans getting their knickers in a twist because combat lacked a get out of jail free card. But the idea worked. If I considered where I was and what books to buy, I usually knew what I was in for, and if there was any doubt, a couple generic catch-all potions could be brewed. This brought a degree of realism and suspense that few RPG's have - I can't be sure what lurks in the hospital ruins...but those prisoners cooked in their cells, and the place is said to be damned. I'm going with wraiths. We know ghouls and Rotfeinds scour battlefields for corpses, so guess what we'll encounter outside the Kaedweni camp...
Putting this idea to work in an open, diverse environment would enhance the typical 'kill monster x' quest. So I hope combat isn't structured around the premise that carrying 10 healing potions will get you through this boss battle, 12 will get you through the next, etc. Preparation should still be the key to success.
Putting this idea to work in an open, diverse environment would enhance the typical 'kill monster x' quest. So I hope combat isn't structured around the premise that carrying 10 healing potions will get you through this boss battle, 12 will get you through the next, etc. Preparation should still be the key to success.
The point is that shit happens, and you can get caught unawares. The game should allow that to happen.
It would be incredibly boring if players can get through the game by guessing what's next. Like you said, it's not hard to do that.
It would be incredibly boring if players can get through the game by guessing what's next. Like you said, it's not hard to do that.