why is the game so annoying

[12Spartan]

its just so hard and arkward, trying to finsh it so i can pay part 2 and 3 (i got 3 free with my GPU)
i keep getting stuck pat2 im trying to do the Autopsy and Shani said meet her at hers at night ive tried 3 times the old woman wont let me in no matter what i do, its hard to do quest as you need to google most things, thinking of just skipping part 1

[Team Triss]

Origineel geplaatst door MK13 3rdSS Panzer Div Totenkopf:

how long would you say is left on the game?
id chapter 3-5 better than 1-2?

The whole game took me ~45 hours, make of that what you will.

That said, I enjoyed Chapter 3+ a lot more than Chapter 2 (Chapter 1 was alright IMO). I believe Chapter 2 is by far the longest; I just finished the game and I beat Chapter 5 and the Epilogue today.

Chapter 2 is a lot of back and forth between the Temple Quarter and the Swamp, and the Swamp is a massive pain when you're lower leveled.

Chapter 3 has far less of that than Chapter 2, and you are mostly in the Trade Quarter and you have a teleport available to take you in between the Swamp, Trade Quarter, and Temple Quarter.

Chapter 4 has 3-4 areas, and they are connected in a circle, so running from place to place is pretty quick.

Chapter 5 and the Epilogue are the shortest, basically only 2-3 areas to run around.

Also, it seems like a lot of enemies stick around during the game, and thus are easier to kill; I was in the mid 30s in Chapter 5 and I was just one-shotting drowners with my silver sword.

[Mephistocrat]

I'm trying to accomplish the same thing by finishing one and two before trying three, but the second chapter of Witcher 2 was an effing drag. In fact, I was disheartened by Chapter 3 upon beginnig it because it involved the same city. Seems a lot of the same ol same ol.

[Team Triss]

Origineel geplaatst door Wu Dank Clan:

Not trying to step on any toes but All three games are absolutely amazing. Rich story and gameplay. But they dont hold your ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ hand like most games. Learn to think for yourself. Sure combat in 1 is goofy but ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥, people act like games like the witcher are an interactive rail shooter.

Actually, this is probably an unpopular opinion but I liked combat in the first Witcher.

And I did so poorly in the W2 tutorial fight that the game recommended I play on Easy. That hurt a lot :'(

[Code Classified]

I personally find it an awesome game, but thnx to no steam clouds i have lost my saves numerous times, now am running chap 3 again (furthest i ever was was chapter 4) for the 5th time, and i must say it's so boring to do it over n over again :p cannot wait to enter chap 4, than 5, and than finally launch witch 2 after years in my library xD

[Kamiyama]

I'm enjoying Chapter 4 and I think it's the most interesting so far. I think Chapter 2 was the worst so far.

[12Spartan]

think ive got a problem because i tried to skip most side missions
im struggleing with combat
im up to the bit where i must kill ramsmeat after the autopsy and loads of men come and kill me i dont stand a chance, is this because im to weak over not completeing side missions?
im thinking of just starting witcher 3 then i mite come back to part 1 some time
or can i trun diffculty down?

[TomzzZ_]

The Witcher 2 is incredible and The Witcher 3 explains everything. The combat system in Witcher 1 is just awful, I can't blame you for wanting to skip it.

[12Spartan]

so you think i should play 2 befor 3?

[]ES[ Wrathz]

Origineel geplaatst door MrSpankNutz:

e.... The combat system in Witcher 1 is just awful, I can't blame you for wanting to skip it.

I disagree.....ALOT. I'm tired of the same ol' point click click click kill. The combat system is unique in that it depends on timng and makes you pay attention. I'm rather sad they dumbed the combat system down in 2 and 3.

[ModerateOsprey]

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think ive got a problem because i tried to skip most side missions
im struggleing with combat
im up to the bit where i must kill ramsmeat after the autopsy and loads of men come and kill me i dont stand a chance, is this because im to weak over not completeing side missions?
im thinking of just starting witcher 3 then i mite come back to part 1 some time
or can i trun diffculty down?

You don't have to do the side missions, but they will give you more experience and importantly knowledge. That allows you to see what monsters are vulnerable to and to unlock formulas.

The side missions also support the main story more than in most RPGs I have found - one of the reasons I like the series so much. There is some fetch type stuff, but they make sense in the context of the actual missions.

The game definitely rewards you by doing them. I pretty much completed chapter one 100% and I just walked through the beast fight. It is kinda cool making Geralt a completely killing machine :) His main job is taking witcher contracts and makes sense to do some farming for ingredient collecting, so Geralt can be always be buzzed up on potions :)

Also, IMO there is no shame in turning the difficulty down if need be.

[Code Classified]

Origineel geplaatst door ESIchde-Shakes:

Origineel geplaatst door MrSpankNutz:

e.... The combat system in Witcher 1 is just awful, I can't blame you for wanting to skip it.

I disagree.....ALOT. I'm tired of the same ol' point click click click kill. The combat system is unique in that it depends on timng and makes you pay attention. I'm rather sad they dumbed the combat system down in 2 and 3.

Pay attention? I don't know if we played the same game, you mean The Witcher Enhanced Edition right? The time interval between attacks is always the same, when you are in combat, you can go to sleep or close your eyes and it will be k, just click at regular intervals of time = make infinite chains as much as combo's allow, action combat system is btr, cause if you have skill, you can fight enemies way higher lvl than you, just keep dodging and dealing few hp damage for few hours but it's possible, here nope.

The only thing you might have to pay attention to (not if you planned your combat beforehand) is alchemy.... When and where to drink a potion, but if you are a trained Witcher you should do it before combat.

[✝ Gamlingwine]

Origineel geplaatst door ESIchde-Shakes:

Origineel geplaatst door MrSpankNutz:

e.... The combat system in Witcher 1 is just awful, I can't blame you for wanting to skip it.

I disagree.....ALOT. I'm tired of the same ol' point click click click kill. The combat system is unique in that it depends on timng and makes you pay attention. I'm rather sad they dumbed the combat system down in 2 and 3.

I agree on this. The combat system was not that bad. It does look poor and most people today will be unfamiliar with it but simply because we're not used to 1-click combos. The combat in Assassins of Kings is indeed dumb and requires almost no skill. It's just about walking off and onto enemies repeatedly until you can finish them, and that's for heavier NPC's; with the weak ones you simple need to cast a sign and slice a couple of times before they fall dead. The stances make the combat a lot more logical and requires you to pay attention to the enemy you're facing.

I must admit enemies carrying a shield are a bit more of a challange but that's about it.

Origineel geplaatst door MK13 3rdSS Panzer Div Totenkopf:

think ive got a problem because i tried to skip most side missions

im struggleing with combat

im up to the bit where i must kill ramsmeat after the autopsy and loads of men come and kill me i dont stand a chance, is this because im to weak over not completeing side missions?

im thinking of just starting witcher 3 then i mite come back to part 1 some time

or can i trun diffculty down?

No, it's not because you've skipped the side quests. So did I, and it took me 5/6 attempts before being able to take them off. You see, the way you can win in this game's crucial fights is by running away and find a corner of a room or whatever can cover your back, then switch on the group stance and make combos the fastest possible way. If you think you're quick enough and have plenty of space for manoeuvres (e.g. in an exterior ambient) walk nearby walls and keep one way free - never get covered and never stay in combat for more than a 2nd combo. Cast a Igni as enemies approach you en masse, after you've found a safe spot where they can't surround you.

[Alleycat]

It took me over 70 hours spaced over 18 months to finish this game because I wanted to do most of the side quests, collect most of the cards and read most of the lore. The combat is interesting but not great, it's all about the writing and settings, you need time and concentration because deep down this is an independant game that is far from more streamlined titles. You can't really rush through this game or you'll just miss all the fun as it's all about the little details and choices you make, like who to save and who to love...The sequel feels more streamlined, but there's a whole lot of dialogue so if you just want things to move forward very fast with a lot of action you might have to try somewhere else...Play the prologue of the W2 and see how it feels to you...The only thing you will miss from not completing the first one is the save file that lets you take some epic items from the end of the first game!

[Brick]

For the mission you are struggling on. You need to bribe her when she talks about her cat. Then she will let you in all the time.