HoonDing Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 I hope the game will have a harem ending. The ending of the words is ALMSIVI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 I hope the new book gets a German translation soon. "only when you no-life you can exist forever, because what does not live cannot die." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoonDing Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Any word on whether drinking potions in combat will be possible again? Witcher 2 has so many terrible design decisions. 1 The ending of the words is ALMSIVI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkreku Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 I remember trying to drink potions during combat in the Gothic games. The nameless dude slowly picked up a flask from his belt, started fiddling with the cork and promptly died. He drank it in real-time! It was hilarious. Swedes, go to: Spel2, for the latest game reviews in swedish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyrock Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 I though The Witcher 2 took it maybe a bit too far with not allowing you to drink potions at all during combat, although, from a realism standpoint, would you really be reaching for a flask or vial, even one conveniently strapped to your belt (just waiting to get shattered), while a pack of wolves is jumping at you or some guys are trying to spill your bowels with swords? Anyway, I like that approach better than the absolutely ridiculous Elder Scrolls approach: 3 draugr are relentlessly attacking out intrepid hero. Suddenly, they freeze mid-swing. The hero calmly sets down his weapon and removes his invisible backpack. He sets the pack on the ground and opens it up. After rummaging through the pack he produces 5 flasks, a roasted piece of chicken, a mug of beer, a pepper mill, some cutlery, and a blanket. The hero calmly sets the blanket on the ground, mere inches away from a frozen in time axe, then neatly arranges the food and potions atop it and sits down. 15 minutes later, after finishing his feast, the hero tosses the chicken bones and empty flasks away, packs up the blanket and cutlery, puts the invisible backpack back on, grabs his weapon, then magically the draugr unfreeze and the battle continues. Ideally, you should be able to drink potions during battle, but it should be fairly time consuming and you either can't move while you're performing this action, or your movement rate is severely decreased (try drinking something while running full speed, it doesn't work too well). 1 RFK Jr 2024 "Any organization created out of fear must create fear to survive." - Bill Hicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PK htiw klaw eriF Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 I will now attempt to drink things while moving at various speeds. 1 "Akiva Goldsman and Alex Kurtzman run the 21st century version of MK ULTRA." - majestic "I'm gonna hunt you down so that I can slap you square in the mouth." - Bartimaeus "Without individual thinking you can't notice the plot holes." - InsaneCommander "Just feed off the suffering of gamers." - Malcador "You are calling my taste crap." -Hurlshort "thankfully it seems like the creators like Hungary less this time around." - Sarex "Don't forget the wakame, dumbass" -Keyrock "Are you trolling or just being inadvertently nonsensical?' -Pidesco "we have already been forced to admit you are at least human" - uuuhhii "I refuse to buy from non-woke businesses" - HoonDing "feral camels are now considered a pest" - Gorth "Melkathi is known to be an overly critical grumpy person" - Melkathi "Oddly enough Sanderson was a lot more direct despite being a Mormon" - Zoraptor "I found it greatly disturbing to scroll through my cartoon's halfing selection of genitalias." - Wormerine "Am I phrasing in the most negative light for them? Yes, but it's not untrue." - ShadySands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humanoid Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Cast an ice spell on your potion before consuming it. In icy pop form it'd be so much more convenient to consume. 1 L I E S T R O N GL I V E W R O N G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marelooke Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Ideally, you should be able to drink potions during battle, but it should be fairly time consuming and you either can't move while you're performing this action, or your movement rate is severely decreased (try drinking something while running full speed, it doesn't work too well). Wasn't this how it worked in the first Witcher? While not as epicly slow as mkreku's description of Gothic it was still something that left you vulnerable for the time it took Geralt to drink the potion. As for shattering the vials, I always considered them to be some sort of metal/steel containers rather than plain glass, otherwise the way he wears them on him would probably result in no potions after a battle, whether he used them or not... ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoonDing Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 In Witcher 1, Quen was used to set up an impenetrable shield during combat to drink potions. To be more exact: you should be able to quickly pop a potion when you spot enemies in the distance. In Witcher 2 you need to enter meditation mode. 2 The ending of the words is ALMSIVI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyrock Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 I will now attempt to drink things while moving at various speeds. Please document your findings thoroughly and report back to us. A video of the experiments would be much appreciated. RFK Jr 2024 "Any organization created out of fear must create fear to survive." - Bill Hicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyrock Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 (edited) In Witcher 1, Quen was used to set up an impenetrable shield during combat to drink potions. To be more exact: you should be able to quickly pop a potion when you spot enemies in the distance. In Witcher 2 you need to enter meditation mode. Agreed. I'm all for being able to drink a potion before the enemies are upon you, or if you manage to somehow put a good bit of distance between yourself and them. Being able to drink potions while engaged in melee should be either impossible, or come with a steep price (attack of opportunity-a-palooza). As an aside, they need to de-god mode-ify Quen in Twitcher 3. That sign was insanely overpowered in TW2. Edited February 4, 2014 by Keyrock RFK Jr 2024 "Any organization created out of fear must create fear to survive." - Bill Hicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonek Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 I believe that the potions are dealt with in two way in the third game, the preparation method of Assassins of Kings, and a second class of potions which can be supressed by Geralt's metabolism and the effects released when he sees fit. Mid combat or whenever. Quite an experience to live in misery isn't it? That's what it is to be married with children.I've seen things you people can't even imagine. Pearly Kings glittering on the Elephant and Castle, Morris Men dancing 'til the last light of midsummer. I watched Druid fires burning in the ruins of Stonehenge, and Yorkshiremen gurning for prizes. All these things will be lost in time, like alopecia on a skinhead. Time for tiffin. Tea for the teapot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoonDing Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Could it be that Yennefer is "the Consort" mentioned in Shilard's letters in Witcher 2? The ending of the words is ALMSIVI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonek Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 In the Kaedweni camp? Hmmm that's quite an intriguing idea, Ones first impressions were of the Empress whom Emhyr replaced Ciri with, but I suppose your idea is very possible. Certainly create an interesting dynamic between the Emperor, the Witcher and the two sorceresses. Quite an experience to live in misery isn't it? That's what it is to be married with children.I've seen things you people can't even imagine. Pearly Kings glittering on the Elephant and Castle, Morris Men dancing 'til the last light of midsummer. I watched Druid fires burning in the ruins of Stonehenge, and Yorkshiremen gurning for prizes. All these things will be lost in time, like alopecia on a skinhead. Time for tiffin. Tea for the teapot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoonDing Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Considering she lost her memory and her demeanor it would make sense. Not to forget according to Letho she tried to seduce Auckes. The ending of the words is ALMSIVI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maria Caliban Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 I am looking forward to this. I'm hoping for better combat and more evil lesbian sorceresses. 1 "When is this out. I can't wait to play it so I can talk at length about how bad it is." - Gorgon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonek Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 (edited) Considering she lost her memory and her demeanor it would make sense. Not to forget according to Letho she tried to seduce Auckes. Yes it would be in character I agree, though I don't know if it would be for Emhyr. Edit: Personally I never saw Philippa as being particularly evil, she was just a child of her times and playing the same game as the rest of the power brokers of the North. Edited February 6, 2014 by Nonek 1 Quite an experience to live in misery isn't it? That's what it is to be married with children.I've seen things you people can't even imagine. Pearly Kings glittering on the Elephant and Castle, Morris Men dancing 'til the last light of midsummer. I watched Druid fires burning in the ruins of Stonehenge, and Yorkshiremen gurning for prizes. All these things will be lost in time, like alopecia on a skinhead. Time for tiffin. Tea for the teapot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyrock Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Supposedly The Witcher 3 will have 36 different endings, though just how different each of those endings is remains to be seen. It would be pretty hilarious if it was just essentially the same ending with 36 different color explosions. RFK Jr 2024 "Any organization created out of fear must create fear to survive." - Bill Hicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryy Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 I'm expecting 31 of those endings all to be variation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonek Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 I've heard that it's 3 different endings in 3 seperate areas, and 36 different ending states of the world. Don't know how true this is though. 1 Quite an experience to live in misery isn't it? That's what it is to be married with children.I've seen things you people can't even imagine. Pearly Kings glittering on the Elephant and Castle, Morris Men dancing 'til the last light of midsummer. I watched Druid fires burning in the ruins of Stonehenge, and Yorkshiremen gurning for prizes. All these things will be lost in time, like alopecia on a skinhead. Time for tiffin. Tea for the teapot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Never forget the 500 endings of Fallout 3. 1 "only when you no-life you can exist forever, because what does not live cannot die." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyrock Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 (edited) On the plus side, if they do go with the same ending with 36 different color explosions, they'll likely get a bunch of cupcakes mailed to them with different color frosting. It will also be a challenge to the both the developers and the cupcake bakers to find that many different hues of explosions/frosting that you could still tell apart easily. Edited February 7, 2014 by Keyrock RFK Jr 2024 "Any organization created out of fear must create fear to survive." - Bill Hicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoonDing Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 How many endings did CDPR claim Witcher 2 would have? The ending of the words is ALMSIVI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcador Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Sixteen, I think Why has elegance found so little following? Elegance has the disadvantage that hard work is needed to achieve it and a good education to appreciate it. - Edsger Wybe Dijkstra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meshugger Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 There are 36 different endings because there are 36 different females waiting to be bed by our esteemed witcher. Not that i mind that really. 1 "Some men see things as they are and say why?""I dream things that never were and say why not?"- George Bernard Shaw"Hope in reality is the worst of all evils because it prolongs the torments of man."- Friedrich Nietzsche "The amount of energy necessary to refute bull**** is an order of magnitude bigger than to produce it." - Some guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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