Interview The Witcher 2: Cutscenes of Kings

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Tags: CD Projekt; Witcher 2, The

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<p><strong>One of the big things you guys have been talking about is how The Witcher II will have more cut scenes and more storytelling than the first game. How do you guys feel about narrative and cut scenes, given that gaming seems to be taking steps away from cut scenes in many respects?</strong><br /><br />TG: There are two things. First thing is that we have more cut scenes than in The Witcher because the story is less linear, you won't be able to see all of them within one playthrough of the game. This is the main reason why the number is bigger. The second thing is that I'm not afraid to say is that, with having a game based around the story, cut scenes are one of the important tools that we use. If we want to introduce a character, giving the player freedom over the camera during that time might make him miss something really important.<br /><br />MZ: Moreover, sometimes we show the players things that the character in the game doesn't actually see, so the cut scene is the only way we can do that. You don't always see everything that Geralt does. Sometimes we show a different aspect of the situation and we have to use a cut scene there. He's the main hero of course, the game's following him, but then again it's just like in a movie or a book, sometimes you know more, sometimes you know less. It's a plot trick but it makes the game deeper and more fun.</p>
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[Ancient]

So i understand there won't be more cut-scenes than in 1st in one playtrought
So it's kind a ok

 

[Forest Dweller]

MZ: Moreover, sometimes we show the players things that the character in the game doesn't actually see,

I fucking HATE this trend in rpgs. You should only know what your character knows, especially if you're making choices, because otherwise your opinion will be informed by things you shouldn't actually know. The sad thing is how much of a standard this thing is in rpgs, and how everyone assumes it's a good thing. Even PST did it.

 

[laclongquan]

Dicksmoker, my friend, my buddy, are making a basic assumption. You equal the characters in game controlled by us with US, the gods almighty,the know-all, omnipotent, the final arbiters of those gameworlds. Obviously we know more than what the characters know.

 

[MicoSelva]

Even PST did it.

True. PST also did the opposite - but that's not half as bad, and can be beneficial for a game. The Nameless finally got to know what his name was - we didn't.

 

[Forest Dweller]

Dicksmoker, my friend, my buddy, are making a basic assumption. You equal the characters in game controlled by us with US, the gods almighty,the know-all, omnipotent, the final arbiters of those gameworlds. Obviously we know more than what the characters know.

And I'm saying it shouldn't be that way in an rpg where C&C is an important feature (for what should be obvious reasons).

 

[chzr]

First thing is that we have more cut scenes than in The Witcher because the story is less linear

 

[relootz]

Dicksmoker, my friend, my buddy, are making a basic assumption. You equal the characters in game controlled by us with US, the gods almighty,the know-all, omnipotent, the final arbiters of those gameworlds. Obviously we know more than what the characters know.

And I'm saying it shouldn't be that way in an rpg where C&C is an important feature (for what should be obvious reasons).

It's just not doable, some things are impossible to do. Even if is a must-be feature.

 

[1eyedking]

True. PST also did the opposite - but that's not half as bad, and can be beneficial for a game. The Nameless finally got to know what his name was - we didn't.

Ah, I loved that feeling. Very proper P&P RPG, as in I'm controlling an outsider character and not an extension of my super-ego (like in every other masturbatory RPG out there).

I miss you, Black Isle.

PS: Gotta replay that motherfucker pronto.

 

[KalosKagathos]

masturbatory RPG

 

[Rhalle]

So i understand there won't be more cut-scenes than in 1st in one playtrought
So it's kind a ok

This is a hint that W2 will be significantly shorter than W1.

 

[deuxhero]

First thing is that we have more cut scenes than in The Witcher because the story is less linear

So you won't see 3/4s of them in a single play.

 

[Luzur]

As long as dryad-sex is in I'm happy.

but wait, will there be gay sex in it too?

 

[racofer]

but wait, will there be gay sex in it too?

As far as I recall, David Gaider still works for Bioware.

 

[Annonchinil]

Cutscenes are good if they are balanced.

 

[hoverdog]

cutscenes must scale to your level.

 

[Metro]

So basically it will play out like the first but with more obvious 'Choose-Your-Own-Adventure' style path breaks that alter nothing other than the cut scenes you are shown.

 

[1eyedking]

Exactly. No complaints here, though.

I could ask for turn-based combat, companion NPCs, a deeper alchemy system, item crafting, no quest compass, but that's like asking AoD to be released by 2011: too much.

 

[Metro]

I'm sure it will be fine for what it is -- I don't treat Witcher as a true RPG, just a third person/over the shoulder ARPG.

 

[Multi-headed Cow]

I hope they use Steamworks.

 

[Metro]

They'll definitely release a Steam version but I don't think they're using Steamworks by default.