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The Witcher 3 Pre-Release Thread [GAME RELEASED, GO TO NEW THREAD]

Talby

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The graphics downgrade represents Geralt's poor eyesight as he gets older, the crappy performance is because even a witcher's eyes can only see 24 FPS.
 
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Talby said:
The graphics downgrade represents Geralt's poor eyesight as he gets older, the crappy performance is because even a witcher's eyes can only see 24 FPS.
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The active skills mechanics is just a representatiom of Geralts short memory problems. While his amnesia is gone some issues still linger. That is why Geralt can only have a limited number of skills active at once.
 
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CDP claims that Witcher 3 is using the same textures as in 2013 and there was no downgrade


We never switched the textures. On pc, you now have the option to activate "Ultra" quality textures with the full resolution. However, the difference that many people see with new and old footage was a strong sharpening filter in 2013 that looks awesome on screenshots and in short videos, but strains the eyes after a short while if there is a lot of movement (leaves and grass swaying in the wind as an example). That's why it was decided to tone that effect down.
However, people who really want to have it can of course use the Redkit to change the environment settings. It's just a matter of taste.
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http://forums.cdprojektred.com/threads/30086-The-Witcher-3-Modding?p=1662536&viewfull=1
 
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Zeriel claims that his dick is 20 feet long and there is no possibility of smaller size.
 
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Tytus said:
Talby said:
The graphics downgrade represents Geralt's poor eyesight as he gets older, the crappy performance is because even a witcher's eyes can only see 24 FPS.
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The active skills mechanics is just a representatiom of Geralts short memory problems. While his amnesia is gone some issues still linger. That is why Geralt can only have a limited number of skills active at once.
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The Witcher quest designers have a great room to maneuver, they just seem not to fully exploit the potential of the game. Take the the Precious cargo quest with a horse chase. It could end like this:

 
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Jesus Christ, so much edge and butthurt in this thread - and the game isn't even out yet! :lol:

I expected nothing less from the Codex! :love:
 

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>the trailer never showed the game so there's no downgrade
>we never switched the textures
>we were never going to make the editor anyway
>why don't you just shut the fuck up and give us your money
 
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MasPingon said:
Watching stream. Unlike Gotic 1/2, NPCs don't react and won't fight when wolves attack you just in front of them. Just sitting there having a good time like nothing is happening. Nice.
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The AI has looked completely nonexistent in just about every video I've watched. Pretty standard for this series.
 
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Makabb said:
CDP claims that Witcher 3 is using the same textures as in 2013 and there was no downgrade


We never switched the textures. On pc, you now have the option to activate "Ultra" quality textures with the full resolution. However, the difference that many people see with new and old footage was a strong sharpening filter in 2013 that looks awesome on screenshots and in short videos, but strains the eyes after a short while if there is a lot of movement (leaves and grass swaying in the wind as an example). That's why it was decided to tone that effect down.
However, people who really want to have it can of course use the Redkit to change the environment settings. It's just a matter of taste.
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http://forums.cdprojektred.com/threads/30086-The-Witcher-3-Modding?p=1662536&viewfull=1
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I can actually believe that, Witcher 2 used the same overdone sharpening that made textures look higher res but also made shimmering in motion easier to notice. I think it activated automatically if you used in game AA option.
 
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Comrade Goby said:
Jesus christ are you guys still nitpicking every tiny thing? Aren't you guys the cunts who play 1985 pc games and praise the shit out of them?

I mean I think we all know by now they've downgraded. Hows the game though? Oh wait graphics matter now but not when playing some indie hipster stuff you guys love.

I'd much rather have this than another pixel art game
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Theres less than 20 codexers playing 1985 game, me included. Well 85 is even next gen for me , first action rpg I played was probably temple of apshai and that was 1981-1983 or something


I think I can cope with witcher 3 downgrade and so ugly graphics,yes it will be hard but i think I can stomach it . Just hope it doesn't really requires a 980 to play, expensive to get that just for one game.
 
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WhiteGuts said:
A prestigious french magazine™, well known for being quite severe with AAA productions, rates TW3 9/10.

Pros : Great writing, C&C, great art style, Skellige archipelago is amazing, Believable open-world.

Cons : Main quest a bit too long, UI is shit, some pathfiding and framerate issues.

They also recommend to play the game on higher difficulties.
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This aint prestigious, its mainstream shit, this is prestigious ---> http://www.canardpc.com/
Now ttheir rating really means something. Unfortunatly you have to pay and buy a magazine , quality reviews have to be paid I am afraid.
 
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Will wait for prestigious rpgcodex review made by Darth Roxor who once finishes for 7th time will write a review on how shit or semi-shit it is. Only then I will decide if it is worthy of a purchase on a -75% sale.
 

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I have to say npcs not reacting to attacking wolves is a far bigger letdown for me than any graphics downgrade could ever be.
 
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