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Subject: The new Witcher 2 trailer is amazing Mon Jan 30, 2012 3:26 pm
Moose I fully expect you to buy this.
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Subject: Re: The new Witcher 2 trailer is amazing Mon Jan 30, 2012 3:32 pm
A ESRB rating with nudity in it doesn't = must buy for Moose thats more what BD wants.
Also i don't think he likes stuff like this.
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Subject: Re: The new Witcher 2 trailer is amazing Mon Jan 30, 2012 3:35 pm
That was actually pretty fucking badass. But that wasn't Geralt was it?
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Subject: Re: The new Witcher 2 trailer is amazing Mon Jan 30, 2012 3:37 pm
No, it was another witcher. You learn who he is over the course of the game.
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Subject: Re: The new Witcher 2 trailer is amazing Mon Jan 30, 2012 3:39 pm
Ah righto then, for a bit there I thought Geralt might have had another makeover or something.
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Subject: Re: The new Witcher 2 trailer is amazing Mon Jan 30, 2012 3:40 pm
Having said that it's quite possible that he's become a bald 30-something space marine voiced by Steve Blum in order to better appeal to 360 players.
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Subject: Re: The new Witcher 2 trailer is amazing Mon Jan 30, 2012 6:38 pm
Did I do bad buying the PC version of the game over Xmas? Got for twelve quid but haven't even opened it yet.
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Subject: Re: The new Witcher 2 trailer is amazing Mon Jan 30, 2012 6:45 pm
I think the enhanced edition is given to everyone who bought the ordinary game as a free update because cd projekt are bros. So you should have nothing to worry about.
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Subject: Re: The new Witcher 2 trailer is amazing Mon Jan 30, 2012 6:49 pm
Sweet. My copy does say "version 2.0" on it, and lists a host of new and improved features, though I guess most of that is just stuff that got patched. That said, even my relatively humble laptop can run games that look considerably better than my 360. I guess that shows how far technology has come in the years since the 360's release.
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Subject: Re: The new Witcher 2 trailer is amazing Tue Jan 31, 2012 2:37 am
Yeah you'll get all the new content for free in a patch.
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Subject: Re: The new Witcher 2 trailer is amazing Tue Jan 31, 2012 3:26 pm
I take it this isn't on PS3 ? or is it?
I'm kinda intrigued by it.
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Subject: Re: The new Witcher 2 trailer is amazing Tue Jan 31, 2012 4:03 pm
For now at least it's strictly a PC game, maybe if the 360 version is successful the devs will port it to PS3 but they've gone on the record that they don't know how to code for the platform as well as they'd like to so if it happens it might take a little while.
Superbuu3 Raziel
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Subject: Re: The new Witcher 2 trailer is amazing Tue Jan 31, 2012 5:49 pm
Eevil-Psycho wrote:
I take it this isn't on PS3 ? or is it?
I'm kinda intrigued by it.
Hmm... this intrigues you it has nudity
You liked Duke Nukm forever You liked dead island...
I'm see a pattern
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Subject: Re: The new Witcher 2 trailer is amazing Tue Jan 31, 2012 8:13 pm
I don't.
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Subject: Re: The new Witcher 2 trailer is amazing Wed Feb 01, 2012 12:08 pm
They all have nudity
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Subject: Re: The new Witcher 2 trailer is amazing Wed Feb 01, 2012 12:21 pm
lol could be, I know it's true for Duke Nukem, but I can't remember if Dead Island had it... some bikini girls yeah, but actual explicit nudity.. can't say that I've seen it in Dead Island..
but then again, I have a bad memory.
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Subject: Re: The new Witcher 2 trailer is amazing Wed Feb 01, 2012 12:38 pm
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Subject: Re: The new Witcher 2 trailer is amazing Wed Apr 11, 2012 1:43 pm
Jesus christ, the Enhanced Edition update for PC is almost 10gb.
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Subject: Re: The new Witcher 2 trailer is amazing Tue Apr 17, 2012 2:52 am
So the EE patch just officially released for PC and the changelog is pretty damn impressive. 360 version is supposed to be very good also, I'll probably give the new gamepad controls a try just to see what it's like.
Spoiler:
3) The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition
a. New Quests in Chapter 3. Two quests related to the core storyline and representing up to 4 additional hours of gameplay have been added in Chapter 3.
1) Lilies and Vipers
Brigida Papebrock, a lady-in-waiting at King Foltest’s court, was recruited by Vernon Roche. Her mission - to seduce the two most powerful Temerian nobles and simultaneously keep a an eye on the assassinated monarch’s bastard children. In this capacity, she discovered the mystery behind Boussy's death and thus became an inconvenient witness, a hunted animal. Who sought to get rid of Boussy? Are Count Maravel and Baron Kimbolt involved? The truth about Foltest's last male heir is hidden somewhere within the rich web of schemes and accusations these characters spin.
2) The Secrets of Loc Muinne
The witcher is reunited with the sorceress Cynthia, who can lead him straight to the laboratory of the mysterious Aep Dearhenna, a mage who allegedly discovered the secret behind the downfall of the ancient Vran civilization. Will the witcher dare to work with the sorceress again, who managed to fool Philippa Eilhart herself, and who has revealed herself to be a young, ambitious Nilfgaardian agent? What does the Nilfgaardian Intelligence Service hope to find in the caverns beneath Loc Muinne? What did Aep Dearhenna actually discover? If they embark on the expedition, the witcher and Cynthia face numerous challenges in the monster infested and booby trapped corridors under the city. b. New Transitional Cinematics. These short in-game movies, summarizing each chapter upon its completion, provide a smooth transition into each subsequent chapter and are designed to inform players of their current geographical position in the game world.
c. Final Boards. These video sequences, composed of procedurally combined short movies, summarize players’ in-game choices. The movies have been crafted from game levels, characters and assets, using a variety of effects and camera shots. A total of 12 movies illustrate alternative states of the game world as determined by player choices. Upon completing the game, players see most of their key in-game decisions reflected in five 30-second movies arrayed variously depending on their individual playthrough. Set to an original composition recorded using a live choir, the ‘Final Boards’ constitute a 2’30” game summary upon completion.
d. New Movie – ‘Witchers’. Designed for players new to The Witcher franchise, this movie was built using hand-drawn 2D art animated in Flash, in the same style as the ‘Flashbacks’ and ‘Memories’ in The Witcher 2. It describes witchers in some detail.
e. New Game Intro. This 3.5 minute, pre-rendered cinematic (CG), directed by BAFTA Award winner and Academy Award nominee Tomasz Bagiński, depicts the assassination of King Demavend, a key historical event occurring shortly before the beginning of The Witcher 2.
f. New Game Outro. This new 1.5 minute, engine-rendered cut scene appears at the end of the game and serves as teaser for what’s to come. An ordinary man witnesses a Nilfgaardian army assembling to march. Requiring extensive post-processing and featuring original environments, lighting and assets, this high quality sequence serves as a cliff hanger, building player anticipation for the next installment in the Witcher series.
g. New Locations. Fresh locations were produced for the significant new quests now available in Chapter 3. These includes a system of underground chambers beneath Loc Muinne and a temperate coniferous forest with a secret cave passage in the mountains surrounding the ancient city.
h. Additional Cut Scenes. Eleven new rendered cut scenes have been added at various junctures to enrich in-game events. Created using a new set of motion-captured animations, these additions include 3 engine-rendered cut scenes illustrating the events that transpire in Loc Muinne when Geralt is engaged elsewhere. Each movie is made of 3 fully animated and rendered scenes that required extensive post production.
i. Dolby* Digital Support. The game is presented in Dolby® Digital surround sound. Connect your PC with Dolby Digital Live technology to a sound system with Dolby Digital decoding using a S/PDIF digital audio cable. Make sure that your PC is configured properly to deliver Dolby Digital audio during gameplay to experience the excitement of surround sound. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition Corrections/Amendments (April 17, 2012)
1. Launcher now includes an option to toggle DLCs off and on. 2. Assorted animals have been added to the game. 3. New werewolf trophy has been added in Chapter 3. 4. New, randomly dispersed swords have been added. 5. Fixed error in potions_time_bonus value at level 2 of ‘Specialization: Potions’ ability. 6. Fixed description of 'Control over the Power' ability. 7. Fixed incorrect description of ‘Alchemist’ ability. 8. Fixed incorrect description of ‘Amplification’ ability at level 2. 9. Fixed incorrect description of ‘Energy Flow’ ability at level 2. 10. Fixed incorrect description of ‘Control over the Power’ ability at level 2. 11. Fixed incorrect description of ‘Synthesis’ ability at level 2. 12. Fixed incorrect description of ‘Combat Acumen’ ability. 13. Fixed incorrect description of Gadwall potion. 14. Fixed the balance of the ‘Position’ ability at level 2. 15. Fixed incorrect damage calculation for ‘Whirl’ ability. 16. Fixed spark FX and no damage taken when rolling while being attacked by foe. 17. Fixed incorrect notification when using Axii Sign on golems. 18. Mahakam Rune Sihil sword is now imported from TW1 game saves to New Game. 19. Parry and Signs are now improved when Geralt has increased Vigor. 20. Parry bug has been fixed. Players can no longer parry for 0 damage. 21. Quen Sign has been significantly nerfed. It now wears off after one or two hits. 22. Adrenaline no longer loads during boss fights. 23. Fixed bug that caused Igni to deal no damage when used right after a sword hit. 24. Fixed incorrect game behavior when saving game while casting bombs. 25. Kayran now casts fewer stones at end of fight. 26. Fixed bug allowing potions to be consumed with Toxicity at 100%. 27. Finisher performed on rotfiends no longer adds additional weapon. 28. Redanian soldiers in Chapter 3 now spawn correctly. 29. Fire now removes Quen Sign during dragon boss fight in Chapter 3. 30. Fixed targeting on dragon in Chapter 3. 31. Added new statistics for NPCs to correct game balance in Chapter 3. 32. Cat potion effect now disappears during dialogue sequences and cut scenes. 33. Target marker and enemy names have been removed from fist fights. 34. Fixed display name for wraiths. 35. Small fixes introduced in NPC taunt behavior during fights. 36. Fixed NPC behavior after combat. 37. All critical effects dealt to player are canceled before any scene starts. 38. Fixed unusual behavior of clothing when using Heliotrope Sign. 39. Small fixes introduced in Dice Poker mini-game. 40. Several fixes introduced in mini-maps. 41. Fixed several camera shots in dialogue sequences. 42. Fixed dialogue camera in ‘Blood Curse’ quest. 43. Walkmesh fixed in Roche’s tent. 44. Walkmesh fixed in Chapter 3 sewers. 45. Walkmesh fixed when following Roche on Chapter 3. 46. Walkmesh fixed in central square of Loc Muinne. 47. Walkmesh fixed near Nilfgaardian camp in Chapter 3. 48. Fixed several camera collisions. 49. Fixed tent roof collisions in Chapter 3. 50. Fixed collisions in butcher’s house in Flotsam. 51. Fixed collisions on Roche’s ship. 52. Fixed chest collision on ship in Chapter 2. 53. Fixed broken poster at Flotsam gate. 54. Fixed Temerian flag collision. 55. Fixed several locations, decorations, walkmeshes and occluders. 56. Small fixes made in environment blending. 57. Assorted fixes made in character lighting. 58. Fixed flying meshes in Prologue. 59. Fixed blinking trees in Chapter 3. 60. Fixed blinking grass on Draug location. 61. Fixed low detail texture on rock in camp of the Order of the Flaming Rose. 62. Fixed Wild Hunt graphics in Chapter 3. 63. Fixed clock in Meditation panel. 64. Fixed broken texture during Meditation in UI. 65. Fixed spyglass icon in Inventory. 66. Added mages’ banner to Epilogue in Loc Muinne. 67. Added Nilfgaardian flags in Chapter 3. 68. Added new FX for magic in Epilogue. 69. Fixed trade stalls in Flotsam so they close at night. 70. Fixed Geralt’s head on cut scene in Prologue. 71. Fixed Golem’s facial expressions. 72. Fixed ragdoll effect on Golem’s body. 73. Fixed ragdoll effect on nekkers. 74. Fixed distortions on Saskia’s voice in cut scene in Chapter 2. 75. ‘Sneak’ mode music is now saved and reappears when a game is loaded. 76. Several fixes introduced in cut scene audio. 77. Fixed cut-scene sound synchronization. 78. Missing sounds supplemented in Chapter 3 cut scenes. 79. Balance of sound and music fixed in Epilogue. 80. Fixed problems with music playback in Epilogue. 81. Fixed reverb in sewers in Chapter 3. 82. Fixed mage teleport sound effect. 83. Fixed crowd in amphitheatre in Chapter 3. 84. Fixed waypoint for Geralt’s death cut scene in Loc Muinne. 85. Fixed situation whereby Geralt could tell Dethmold that he had a spearhead when this was not present in the Inventory. 86. Triss now always casts spell when interviewing wounded elf in Chapter 1. 87. Shilard now holds the Triss figurine when showing it to Assire. 88. Fixed block on Roche’s movement during fight against soldiers on the walls in Chapter 3. 89. Fixed blocker in ‘Conspiracy’ quest in Chapter 2. 90. Items collected in Prologue now appear in correct slots at the opening of Chapter 1. 91. Fixed interaction with Síle’s megascope in Chapter 3. 92. Fixed highlight effect on doors when using Medallion in Chapter 3. 93. Chest can now be looted after fight with Letho in Chapter 1. 94. Added loot to Dethmold’s chest. 95. Fixed loot in containers in Chapter 3. 96. Fixed Letho’s gestures in dialogue sequence in Chapter 3. 97. Fixed a number of inconsistent Journal entries. 98. Fixed Dethmold’s grimoire so it appears in ‘Quest Item’ category in Inventory. 99. Fixed instances where ‘Esc Menu’ could not be accessed. 100. Game can now be saved while walking through the forest with Anezka. 101. Assorted fixes made in game saving functionality and associated menus. 102. Assorted localization improvements have been made.
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Subject: Re: The new Witcher 2 trailer is amazing Wed Jan 16, 2013 11:31 am
Oh I've been playing this, I'm at the start of chapter 2. It's good but more than a little frustrating at times.
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Subject: Re: The new Witcher 2 trailer is amazing Wed Jan 16, 2013 10:13 pm
It's the little things that make me enjoy this game.
LOTR reference:
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Subject: Re: The new Witcher 2 trailer is amazing Fri Jun 21, 2013 11:01 pm
I finally got around to finishing this today. Fantastic game.