The Witcher 1 Thread

[Sigourn]

Not sure if this has been posted so far, but it's a pretty cool documentary so far (45 min in).

 

[Nael]

God, I hate people.

 

[sullynathan]

I really did not remember the controls being this bad. I originally played with KB, but this time trying Isometric camera and it isn't very good especially in combat. Also, looking at my previous save files it seems that no matter how I leveled I still made a character that had nearly the same stats. Wouldn't this series have been better as an action game without a lot of the rpg mechanics/

 

[EGarak]

Currently playing Witcher 1 again. I've never really played it in isometric (maybe for a minute or so during the initial bit where they explain each mode) and always ended up using OTS. Clearly they decided OTS was the canonical option since it's the only choice in future games, but it would be interesting to get some stats as to how many people spent the majority of their time in which camera modes for the first game.

 

[Sigourn]

I played in isometric during my playthrough and the only annoying thing was that enemies would often move away from where I was clicking. Other than that, I liked it better than OTS. Probably because the game looks more pretty from a distance.

 

[adddeed]

Isometric is the way to go. Looks better, feels more tactical, etc

 

[CptMace]

The game looks good enough for me to remain in over-the-shoulder view. Combat is easy enough not to mind tactics that much.

 

[Krivol]

I remember I tried iso but my rig was too shitty (for some reason game worked better with TPP) and I got used to TPP. Now it's hard to imagine doing stuff like dodging or aiming spells properly on isometric.

 

[moon knight]

What's the point of playing a non party-based RPG in iso?

 

[DraQ]

What's the point of playing a non party-based RPG in iso?

*unless it's Fallout and gives you no choice in this matter.

 

[Master]

What's the point of playing a non party-based RPG in iso?

You can play with one hand, which is a major plus. And what if you don't have a keyboard, what will you do then?

 

[Sigourn]

What's the point of playing a non party-based RPG in iso?

- Play only with your mouse.
- Game looks better.
- You also get a better view of the area around Geralt.

 

[Old One]

I don't understand the point of arguing over perspective in Witcher 1. You can switch between views with the touch of a button, so just use whichever one feels best for the particular circumstance. You're not stuck with one choice.

 

[CrunchyHemorrhoids]

Also, looking at my previous save files it seems that no matter how I leveled I still made a character that had nearly the same stats.

There wasn't a whole lot of effective difference between different character builds or even player input during combat, everyone would just nail the click timing and also use signs when they were available.

Most of the difference between players came down to their alchemical preparation before combat, and along with similar low variation between equipment(endgame sword only dealing 100% extra damage compared to beginning sword) means it must've been easy for them to create a difficulty setting where alchemy was required, and others where it wasn't.

FCR2 similarly tried to reduce the power difference between beginning and endgame gear for TW2, although with decent player twitchy skill you didn't need alchemy even on the hardest setting.

 

[DraQ]

I fucking loved itemization in TW1. No bullshit rainbows erupting from every container and slain enemy, no constant item threadmill. It was refreshing, realistic and fit the setting very well.

 

[Sykar]

I fucking loved itemization in TW1. No bullshit rainbows erupting from every container and slain enemy, no constant item threadmill. It was refreshing, realistic and fit the setting very well.

My only big gripe with the first Witcher were the overly simple combat mechanics.

 

[Haplo]

I fucking loved itemization in TW1. No bullshit rainbows erupting from every container and slain enemy, no constant item threadmill. It was refreshing, realistic and fit the setting very well.

My only big gripe with the first Witcher were the overly simple combat mechanics.

Mine also. Until I experienced the combat in TW2 & TW3 and wished they kept the TW1 system, cause it was still the best of the bunch.

 

[Sykar]

Imo the combat system in 2 and 3 are better. Swordplay in W1 was all about hitting the left mouse button at the right time. That's it. Things like positioning and dodging were hardly of any concern.

 

[Haplo]

Timing one's clicks still beats the rollfest, especially in 2. Plus preparation actually mattered and alchemy was actually needed.

 

[Krivol]

I won 90% fights by clicking RMB in W1.

 

[Falksi]

Somewhere between Witcher 1 & 2 is a great combat system. That what CDPR should have build on to make oils, alchemy, monster strengths/weaknesses vount etc.

Instead they went full on retard for Witcher 3, and took all the thought out of it for dodge-mechanic awesomeness

 

[Sykar]

I won 90% fights by clicking RMB in W1.

Ignis or Aard?

 

[bozia2012]

aard stun + finishers obv

 

[Sykar]

aard stun + finishers obv

Wouldn't that be more like 50/50 though in terms of left and right click?

 

[Ninjerk]

Cucked by Aard. Ignis gets the job done.