THE WITCHER 2 is upon us!

[turn_based_fanboy]

Inventory isn't perfect but at least it isn't pinnacle of "Streamlining" so if the game delivers in story and C&C I won't mind.

 

[arathad]

In fact, IIRC, the physical copy has a one-time online activation thing and that's it.

Well fuck. I guess it's a no buy then. The only thing I find acceptable is a regular DVD disc check. Any online activation scheme means you don't get to own your copy of the game.

I registered just so I can write this.

I just can't believe what PC gaming has came to....

I think the next consoles release im going to buy a console because PC gaming is dead.

BECAUSE OF PEOPLE LIKE YOU, do you really think that by not buying one of the last REAL pc games your going to get better ones? And youre not buying it just because of some stupid DVD check. I just can't believe it. Pc gamers are not gamers anymore, they are whiny bitches who can only pirate because of everything, go ahead find more excuses to pirate this game, PIRATE IT GO. If you really can't stand protection, buy it from GOG.com because its DRM free there. If you won't I assume you're just a pirate. Die in hell.

I bet you bought black ops.

 

[Quilty]

Calm down, Drog.

 

[Admiral jimbob]

He's right, though.

 

[Deleted member 7219]

In fact, IIRC, the physical copy has a one-time online activation thing and that's it.

Well fuck. I guess it's a no buy then. The only thing I find acceptable is a regular DVD disc check. Any online activation scheme means you don't get to own your copy of the game.

I registered just so I can write this.

I just can't believe what PC gaming has came to....

I think the next consoles release im going to buy a console because PC gaming is dead.

BECAUSE OF PEOPLE LIKE YOU, do you really think that by not buying one of the last REAL pc games your going to get better ones? And youre not buying it just because of some stupid DVD check. I just can't believe it. Pc gamers are not gamers anymore, they are whiny bitches who can only pirate because of everything, go ahead find more excuses to pirate this game, PIRATE IT GO. If you really can't stand protection, buy it from GOG.com because its DRM free there. If you won't I assume you're just a pirate. Die in hell.

I bet you bought black ops.

Welcome to the Codex. We need more people like you here.

 

[Irxy]

I use no-cd/dvd cracks on all my games, don't see how protection is a valid reason not to buy something - unless its something really retarded like Ass Creed 2 drm or the game intself is blasphemy like Dragon Ass 2.

 

[Darth Roxor]

Oh hey, look, another thread about some RPG on our beloved Codex is about what? That's right, them graphics.

I, for one, am pretty happy about weight and conversation skillz being added.

 

[LordDenton]

In fact, IIRC, the physical copy has a one-time online activation thing and that's it.

Well fuck. I guess it's a no buy then. The only thing I find acceptable is a regular DVD disc check. Any online activation scheme means you don't get to own your copy of the game.

I registered just so I can write this.

I just can't believe what PC gaming has came to....

I think the next consoles release im going to buy a console because PC gaming is dead.

BECAUSE OF PEOPLE LIKE YOU, do you really think that by not buying one of the last REAL pc games your going to get better ones? And youre not buying it just because of some stupid DVD check. I just can't believe it. Pc gamers are not gamers anymore, they are whiny bitches who can only pirate because of everything, go ahead find more excuses to pirate this game, PIRATE IT GO. If you really can't stand protection, buy it from GOG.com because its DRM free there. If you won't I assume you're just a pirate. Die in hell.

I bet you bought black ops.

I said I would buy it if it comes with a standard DVD check, and I won't if it comes with online activation. Learn to read.

No I didn't buy Black Ops. Actually I fucking hate consoles and the mouthbreather gameplay that comes with them. Haven't owned one since I was a kid, and you won't find a more hardcore PC gaming fanboy than me.

But that doesn't mean I'm ready to give up my rights as a consumer. Because that's exactly what happens when you buy shit that comes with online DRM. Would you have posted the same if I had said that I wouldn't buy if it comes with AssCreed2-style or Steam DRM? I guess my DRM tolerance level is lower that yours.

And since it doesn't stop piracy, why include it in the first place? Actually no, don't answer that, since it will sway this thread in the wrong direction.

 

[dragonfk]

Well you were told on several occasions already that GoG version of The Witcher 2 has no DRM.

Doesn't it settle the matter?

 

[asper]

Conversation skills? Skillchecks in dialogue? That's some serious incline over the first part!

 

[arathad]

In fact, IIRC, the physical copy has a one-time online activation thing and that's it.

Well fuck. I guess it's a no buy then. The only thing I find acceptable is a regular DVD disc check. Any online activation scheme means you don't get to own your copy of the game.

I registered just so I can write this.

I just can't believe what PC gaming has came to....

I think the next consoles release im going to buy a console because PC gaming is dead.

BECAUSE OF PEOPLE LIKE YOU, do you really think that by not buying one of the last REAL pc games your going to get better ones? And youre not buying it just because of some stupid DVD check. I just can't believe it. Pc gamers are not gamers anymore, they are whiny bitches who can only pirate because of everything, go ahead find more excuses to pirate this game, PIRATE IT GO. If you really can't stand protection, buy it from GOG.com because its DRM free there. If you won't I assume you're just a pirate. Die in hell.

I bet you bought black ops.

I said I would buy it if it comes with a standard DVD check, and I won't if it comes with online activation. Learn to read.

No I didn't buy Black Ops. Actually I fucking hate consoles and the mouthbreather gameplay that comes with them. Haven't owned one since I was a kid, and you won't find a more hardcore PC gaming fanboy than me.

But that doesn't mean I'm ready to give up my rights as a consumer. Because that's exactly what happens when you buy shit that comes with online DRM. Would you have posted the same if I had said that I wouldn't buy if it comes with AssCreed2-style or Steam DRM? I guess my DRM tolerance level is lower that yours.

And since it doesn't stop piracy, why include it in the first place? Actually no, don't answer that, since it will sway this thread in the wrong direction.

"Well fuck. I guess it's a no buy then."

It seems I can read, the thing is, you can't write or you are retarded.

"Shit that comes with online DRM"

Aha so you don't care for the game? You called it shit because of protection? You are not a gamer.
I agree that AC2 had retarded DRM but you can't be serious about witcher 2. Also Witcher 2 will be an amazing game and if you judge it by protection you have something seriously wrong with your brain. You were told numerous times that you can buy the game at GOG.com. Step aside, thank you pirate.

 

[Captain Shrek]

In fact, IIRC, the physical copy has a one-time online activation thing and that's it.

Well fuck. I guess it's a no buy then. The only thing I find acceptable is a regular DVD disc check. Any online activation scheme means you don't get to own your copy of the game.

I registered just so I can write this.

I just can't believe what PC gaming has came to....

I think the next consoles release im going to buy a console because PC gaming is dead.

BECAUSE OF PEOPLE LIKE YOU, do you really think that by not buying one of the last REAL pc games your going to get better ones? And youre not buying it just because of some stupid DVD check. I just can't believe it. Pc gamers are not gamers anymore, they are whiny bitches who can only pirate because of everything, go ahead find more excuses to pirate this game, PIRATE IT GO. If you really can't stand protection, buy it from GOG.com because its DRM free there. If you won't I assume you're just a pirate. Die in hell.

I bet you bought black ops.

I said I would buy it if it comes with a standard DVD check, and I won't if it comes with online activation. Learn to read.

No I didn't buy Black Ops. Actually I fucking hate consoles and the mouthbreather gameplay that comes with them. Haven't owned one since I was a kid, and you won't find a more hardcore PC gaming fanboy than me.

But that doesn't mean I'm ready to give up my rights as a consumer. Because that's exactly what happens when you buy shit that comes with online DRM. Would you have posted the same if I had said that I wouldn't buy if it comes with AssCreed2-style or Steam DRM? I guess my DRM tolerance level is lower that yours.

And since it doesn't stop piracy, why include it in the first place? Actually no, don't answer that, since it will sway this thread in the wrong direction.

There are two problems with DRm which I agree with:

1) It checks for and distributes USER data that it should not be given access to knowingly or unknowingly. Privacy is a Man's important right.

2) It makes internet connections compulsory to play (in some cases).

That's all.

I have nothing against DVD checks, paying money or Electronic downloads (as long as they are permanent).

 

[made]

So guys about them graphics...

Ze Germans have a side-by-side comparison of min/max gfx setting here: NaziGamer.de

Mostly higher resolution textures on ultra from what I can see. There's no advanced gfx options in that preview build.

 

[a budda]

wonder if there's a potion to see boobs

 

[Futile Rhetoric]

"Well fuck. I guess it's a no buy then."

It seems I can read, the thing is, you can't write or you are retarded.

"Shit that comes with online DRM"

Aha so you don't care for the game? You called it shit because of protection? You are not a gamer.
I agree that AC2 had retarded DRM but you can't be serious about witcher 2. Also Witcher 2 will be an amazing game and if you judge it by protection you have something seriously wrong with your brain. You were told numerous times that you can buy the game at GOG.com. Step aside, thank you pirate.

Goddam potato defense squad.

 

[BelisariuS.F]

Some close-ups of the textures:
http://www.gram.pl/upl/artykul/20110318124212.jpg
http://www.gram.pl/upl/artykul/20110318124238.jpg
http://www.gram.pl/upl/artykul/20110318124418.jpg

Will you fap to this, Xi?

 

[Jaesun]

I'm typing right now with one hand...

 

[Futile Rhetoric]

Some close-ups of the textures:
http://www.gram.pl/upl/artykul/20110318124212.jpg
http://www.gram.pl/upl/artykul/20110318124238.jpg
http://www.gram.pl/upl/artykul/20110318124418.jpg

Will you fap to this, Xi?

Whoa.

 

[JarlFrank]

Middle symbol looks like a David's star.

Means bribing skill is in.

 

[JarlFrank]

So guys about them graphics...

Ze Germans have a side-by-side comparison of min/max gfx setting here: NaziGamer.de

Mostly higher resolution textures on ultra from what I can see. There's no advanced gfx options in that preview build.

Even on minimal detail level it looks better than DA2.

 

[Befuddled Halfling]

Yes, yes, the graphics are amazing, but we knew that months ago. Has anyone actually read anything substantial about the story and choices/consequences (besides Tom's assurances that it isn't dumbed down)? Or if anyone has a pototo-speak link on that, I'll digest it and post a summary in a normal language.

 

[deuxhero]

Middle symbol looks like a David's star.

Means bribing skill is in.

"Star" of David is a shield frame. Means shield bash is in.

 

[Jaesun]

Yeah, thats what I keep waiting to hear about too Befuddled Halfling.

 

[deuxhero]

Trying to sort that grid so all similar items were together was a pointless waste of time.

The enhanced edition added an autosort button, it took no time at all. And it's easier to read icons at a glance than text descriptions. I also dig that ESC EXIT in the corner there. :D Just in case you forgot how to exit the inventory.

Eh, looks like it doubles as a button. Which is fine.

List over grid is shit though

 

[GarfunkeL]

You could always buy the GOG version and burn it on a DVD or place it on external HDD or something.

And yes, the game does look very, very pretty - makes me wish I had something better than this crappy laptop. Oh well, I'll play it in few years then, I guess.

Also, one of the comparison screenshots on that German gamesite had boobs and nipples visible, thought I guess it was a cut-scene, so I wouldn't be too worried about censorship either, even if the boob cards are gone.