June 26, 20222 yr "The Last Wish"- this is the Triss or Yenn moment in the game: (82) Witcher 3 Complete Walkthrough Part 62 All quests Death March (all side quests + commentary) - YouTube I think CDPR deliberately set it up to make it a hard choice. You have Yenn being difficult all throughout Skellige. Most readers of the novels would choose Yenn but gamers probably lean towards Triss as she's a sweetheart in the game. The discussion afterward is hugely important. It is about what happens to Yenn/Geralt/Ciri right after the novels, and is invented by CDPR to segway into Witcher 1. This incident is teased a bit in Witcher 1 and Witcher 2 but this discussion clarifies important points that aren't revealed there. Ultimately, even with all these lore bits the "incident" is intentionally kept mysterious. Players end the W3 knowing little more about Eredin and the Wild Hunt than what is in the novels. It was certainly possible for CDPR to expand these subjects massively.
June 26, 20222 yr 65th hour- return to Kaer Morhen after 20 hours in Skellige. The "Uma" character has no relation to anything in the novels. Lambert is such an asshole at Kaer Morhen, so much so that he would be polarizing if CDPR chose him as the lead in Witcher 4. Keira is also somewhat polarizing due to her deceptions. The trolls are brilliantly implemented throughout the game, as comedic relief and taken from the novels. However, the "rock trolls" are definitely inspired by the trolls in Tolkein. There are more far more trolls in the game than in the novels. (84) Witcher 3 Complete Walkthrough Part 64 All quests Death March (all side quests + commentary) - YouTube
June 28, 20222 yr (87) Witcher 3 Complete Walkthrough Part 72 All quests Death March (all side quests + commentary) - YouTube Some big revelations, CPDR's continuation of the novels. The " Isle of Mists" is a clear reference to the island "where the apple trees bloom eternal" from the final novel. It is same-same but different, and not related. The concept of a magical island is from Arthurian lore, which Sapkowski was inspired by, especially for his book 7. Also the gang of Ciri's friends is also a clear reference to the rats, except this group of wanderers are mischievous rather than bloodthirty and damaged. A major retconn is the relationship between Avallach and Ciri. It is extremely abrupt and jarring at first. Avallach was strange figure. Compared to Eredin he was benign but was extremely obsessed with Ciri's blood (not the person, as noted in the game) for the 'greater good' and for self serving reasons. He is untrustworthy but powerful character in the novels, which is noted by Geralt in the game. Really someone that is neither an enemy nor a friend, and someone that should be worked with more like a business deal. A way that CDPR could have segwayed relationship better was to make Avallach more humanized and sympathetic of a character with a Geralt- Avallach quest. Turn him towards being a friend. CIRI, The Child of Destiny - Archive (the-comic.org) It is also significant that CPDR does not remove the Yenn/Geralt kiss at the reunion whether or not the player choses Triss or Yenn paths, and keeps Geralt's reaction as ambiguous. This is a clear reference for readers of the novel.
June 28, 20222 yr (87) The Witcher 3: Yennefer's maternal instincts take over while talking to a Skelliger about Ciri - YouTube This old viking is very similar to the old viking in the vikings TV show, season 1. I wonder if they took it from the show or it's an old vikings trope.
June 28, 20222 yr (87) Witcher 3 Complete Walkthrough Part 73 All quests Death March (all side quests + commentary) - YouTube Battle of Kaer Morhen, including short discussions with all friends.
June 28, 20222 yr Really neat little details that say a lot about what CDPR's concept for Triss was. part of a big series that digs up important lore bits: (88) Witcher 3: Details You Missed - YouTube Triss' alternate outfit makes her face the prettiest in the game. Ciri's alternate outfit makes her less attractive but it fits better with the game's atmosphere. Both of Yenn's outfits are equally good.
June 29, 20222 yr Deleted from the game. @Enrico_sw I have a theory that the "lynx" medallion will be for Ciri. In the game Spoiler Ciri loses Vesmir's Wolf medallion to the last chrone. So she has no medallion at all.
June 29, 20222 yr Author 1 hour ago, Cult Icon said: Deleted from the game. @Enrico_sw I have a theory that the "lynx" medallion will be for Ciri. In the game Reveal hidden contents Ciri loses Vesmir's Wolf medallion to the last chrone. So she has no medallion at all. Possible. We'll see! I have lower expectations for this new game this time... I don't want to be overhyped (I remember Cyberpunk) and I don't know if they'll manage to pull off a good story. Geralt is a great character, the Witcher won't be the same without him. Also, I fear what the Zeitgeist may infect most of the new video games... Studios have to satisfy the Anglo-Saxon "political impulses" nowadays, because there's an army of journalists / twitter users who scream if they don't.
June 30, 20222 yr 6 hours ago, Enrico_sw said: I have lower expectations for this new game this time... I don't want to be overhyped (I remember Cyberpunk) and I don't know if they'll manage to pull off a good story. Geralt is a great character, the Witcher won't be the same without him. Also, I fear what the Zeitgeist may infect most of the new video games... Studios have to satisfy the Anglo-Saxon "political impulses" nowadays, because there's an army of journalists / twitter users who scream if they don't. Me too actually. Witcher 3 is a genius level masterpiece, best game ever made. I feel like it is unlikely that they will find a way to top or rival W3. I hope that they find someone as good as Doug Cockle/Geralt. I think that they will definitely improve the combat gameplay to at least For honor/Elden Ring standards. Back in 2015 the W3 combat and enemies was noted as being influenced by Dark Souls. It seems to me that W3 would have been seen as 'problematic' if it was released today due to all the masculinity and sex, and lack of black people. As I am working my way through it, the volume and quality, and detail is staggering. I think if you miss Witcher you could just play W3 again. The game is so long (150 hours plus) that I have already forgotten a lot of stuff, particularly the side quests. W4 will take years to develop.
July 1, 20222 yr (92) Witcher 3 Complete Walkthrough Part 81 All quests Death March (all side quests + commentary) - YouTube 81 out of 87 for the base game. This is a nice, relaxing sequence with a lot of reunions in the final act of the story (92) Witcher 3 Complete Walkthrough Part 82 All quests Death March (all side quests + commentary) - YouTube Abbe Fariah "count of Monte Cristo" in the Witcher 3. CPDR also has Djistra quote Shakespeare LOl. So the base game, with a 100% perfect playthrough is approx. 100 hours long. The expansions are an additional 53 hours. Kaer Morhen: 5 hours White Orchard: 10 hours Skellige: 25 hours Novigrad, Oxenfurt and Velen: 60 hours Hearts of Stone: 15 hours Blood and Wine: 38 hours
July 1, 20222 yr A lot of Novigrad/Oxenfurt quests come across as being influenced by Charles Dickens and other English authors. (93) The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Sile de Tansarville's Fate (both versions) - YouTube The significance of Sile (Books and Witcher 2) makes more sense now. It is interesting that CDPR write an ending for her, and in-line with Sapkowski's views. (94) Witcher 3 Complete Walkthrough Part 84 All quests Death March (all side quests + commentary) - YouTube 1:32 love the quip at the end!
July 2, 20222 yr (93) Witcher 3 Complete Walkthrough Part 83 All quests Death March (all side quests + commentary) - YouTube 43:19 bombshell of a revelation- a few more details on CDPR's continuation of the end of the novels and the beginning of Witcher 1. Witcher 1 begins with Geralt wandering around the woods near Kaer Mohren, half naked. So the Witcher games begin with Eredin and the Wild Hunt kidnapping Geralt and Yennefer. Ciri teleports to Geralt's location, grabs him and deposits him at Kaer Mohren, then runs away to avoid the Wild Hunt from jumping into Kaer Mohren. Some people in fandom say that the final act of the base game was actually rushed. I am starting to understand why they say this. They should have put a quest to 1. segway the end of the novels with Witcher 1, to really illustrate what happened rather than provide the player with a few lines of lore dialogue. (include flashbacks for Geralt, Ciri, and Yennefer). That would be awesome and would really complete the main story. 2. The extreme detail provided for so many side quests and main quests contrasts with how they did not include what was the most important side quest of all. 3. Include 1-2 more main quests for the player to know Avallach and Eredin better, in order to give the finale more weight. 4. Fandom also say that there was supposed to be a series of side quests featuring the Witches of the Lodge. And a big side quest involving the "Devil's Pit" in Velen. CDPR also gives an ending for the "magic university" of Aretuza, depicted a ton in the show. I really like how CDPR pushed the envelope further and continued Sapkowski's vision by doubling down on the devastation of the sorceresses.
July 2, 20222 yr As I am finishing up the base game, I am convinced that the "Empress" ending for Ciri is the wrong one. In their quest writing/design, CDPR continues the themes/viewpoints of Sapkowski, who wrote with great contempt/satire for power and political life. They favor friends and family in the immediate moment and not sacrificing these for far-off dreams & delusions of grandeur. Also the Triss ending has a poison pill- Spoiler Triss continues to be employed as an advisor to the Kovir King, so she is still employed in politics and endures the same risks as Ciri does- including assassination. Also Geralt is still a part-time Witcher and the picture shows Triss sewing up his wounds. The Yenn ending is completely without politics, risk, and violence. The most favorable endings are in fact the book friendly endings- Yennefer romance and Ciri as a Witcher. The Triss ending is consistent with the novels' characterization about how she is always interested in political activism, and Yennefer as more as a "reluctant" and confused sorceress who wants to be a mother and no longer wants a political life. (93) The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - All Ending Variations - YouTube The Blood and Wine expansion provides more details to the endings. I think the details are cleverly written. Spoiler Triss' poison pill is written as being of low risk but the risk is nevertheless always there. Also there is a separation in living quarters due to her obligations. Yennefer, however is completely united with Geralt, and there is a strong likelihood that her bitchiness will decrease over time as she is no longer trying to save her adopted daughter and no longer has to deal with the high stress of politics.
July 2, 20222 yr (93) Witcher 3 Complete Walkthrough Part 85 All quests Death March (all side quests + commentary) - YouTube Main quest "Child of the Elder Blood" (big connections with novels here). LOL 50:49. Geralt: Spoiler " you sure Avallach's only interested in you for your magical abilities?". Prior to this he walks in on Avallach Spoiler looking at pictures of naked women. Geralt: "Do you need a hanky"? Lol
July 3, 20222 yr Originally, a lot of Triss romance scenes were not included in the game. Then the playbase complained about this, and these new Triss scenes were added. I like them: https://youtu.be/UGU8ApMhlSQ Now that I've reached the ending of the base game it is evident that Ciri's Spoiler visits to her friends were her premeditated goodbye to the world, as she anticipated dying to the white frost. This makes all these reunions that much more significant!
July 3, 20222 yr Wow, I forgot that you can find the Dwarves from the Isle of Mists again at the ending. Spoiler (94) Witcher 3 ► Geralt Meets the Dwarves who Stole his Boat on the Isle of Mists - Master Mirror - YouTube
July 3, 20222 yr Author On 6/30/2022 at 6:47 AM, Cult Icon said: I think that they will definitely improve the combat gameplay to at least For honor/Elden Ring standards. I hope so. That's what the W3 missed: a good combat system. The one in the game was too easy. You could just roll away for ever and attack with infinite stamina. The blocking system wasn't very useful. And all the weapons basically behaved the same.
July 3, 20222 yr 32 minutes ago, Enrico_sw said: I hope so. That's what the W3 missed: a good combat system. The one in the game was too easy. You could just roll away for ever and attack with infinite stamina. The blocking system wasn't very useful. And all the weapons basically behaved the same. Yeah, even though in the novels Geralt uses only swords, for gameplay purposes they could have loosened up that restriction and let him use all sorts of weapons. A stamina bar would have been helpful. how do you feel about the looting system? the never-ending amount of loot everywhere and all the inventory management. I suspect that it is a way for CDPR to get the player invested in exploring and observing their artwork. It is also funny how Geralt can do a quest for a peasant and then immediately start looting his house lol. If someone decides to loot everything and manage their armor/weapons, they would end up getting very overpowered and 2-shot most enemies.
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