I LOVE IT vs I HATE IT

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Ok, another thing I HATE about this game. Oh well, one more thing to the list of undesirables...

The game's loading times are really starting to bug me, and even after all the pc speed I have, these loads are taking my precious game time away
to such a point that I don't even feel like switching on the game. For a veteran gamer playing years now, I guess this should be accepted and even
tolerated for now. Hopefully TW2 will not have this same problem... I may tolerate it at first, but it always comes back at you.

[StrangeCat]

I just beat this game!  It was my first time every playing it.  I played the Enhanced Directors cut.  WOW I haven't played a game with such amazing writing since Mask of the Betrayer.  The Witcher just had such an amazing story!   So glad I found some time to play this game!

Truly Great!

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I just beat this game!  It was my first time every playing it.  I played the Enhanced Directors cut.  WOW I haven't played a game with such amazing writing since Mask of the Betrayer.  The Witcher just had such an amazing story!   So glad I found some time to play this game!

So glad you enjoyed it so much. Ready for another play-through? As I think you noticed, your choices chose your path, so there are others... why not have another go at it?
Hope you find time to enjoy all this game has to offer, as I know that some of us are really time-pressed. Have fun, enjoy.

[StrangeCat]

I just beat this game!  It was my first time every playing it.  I played the Enhanced Directors cut.  WOW I haven't played a game with such amazing writing since Mask of the Betrayer.  The Witcher just had such an amazing story!   So glad I found some time to play this game!

So glad you enjoyed it so much. Ready for another play-through? As I think you noticed, your choices chose your path, so there are others... why not have another go at it?
Hope you find time to enjoy all this game has to offer, as I know that some of us are really time-pressed. Have fun, enjoy.

It would be fun to play it again, I don't think I would have done anything differently though.  I just bought the book off Amazon.  The writing in the game the story so impressed me!   
When I have the time probably in Dec I want to play KOTOR 2 something I never played before.
The Witcher was better then what I imagined it to be!

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It would be fun to play it again, I don't think I would have done anything differently though.  I just bought the book off Amazon.  The writing in the game the story so impressed me!   
When I have the time probably in Dec I want to play KOTOR 2 something I never played before.
The Witcher was better then what I imagined it to be!

Maybe you could try doing things differently? Trust me, it's worth it. Also, The Witcher 2 is on it's way and you can check it's trailer on YouTube if you want.
Depending on your language, TW books may vary from 1 to many depending on how many were translated. Thus far, 2 books were translated for English.
I am being careful not to spoil anything for you so pardon if you were expecting spoiler details... for that you would just need to ask 

[Petra Silie]

The Witcher 2 is on the way? It's quite early to say something like that. But that doesn't mean we starve to death until we finally, finally embrace TW 2.
StrangeCat, you should cast a glance at the very busy D'Jinni modding forum. There is always something going on... adventures, mods. All available community adventures you find here.
Still want to play KOTOR 2 next? 

[uk_john]

Thank God for The Witcher, otherwise how would Bioware been able to work out how to make Dragon Age! The Witcher's - The Warden's. The Dark Fantasy - The Dark Fantasy. The put upon Dwarf's - the put upon Elf's. The Politics of the gameworld - the Politics of the gameworld. The Sex - The Sex. The use of the Infinity Engine - an Engine to look like the Infinity Engine!!!

Yes, truly. Dragon Age - The Witcher! CD Projekt may have to call their next game The Witcher 3 !!!!!

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The Witcher 2 is on the way? It's quite early to say something like that. But that doesn't mean we starve to death until we finally, finally embrace TW 2.

I'm a perfect example of an Optimist, some would say. So can you blame me?

Yes, truly. Dragon Age - The Witcher! CD Projekt may have to call their next game The Witcher 3 !!!!!

Woh, hold your horses there, buddy... let's not get ahead of ourselves. Petra above spoke in the same manner concerning TW2, just imagine if we start mentioning TW3??

[StrangeCat]

Witcher 2 on the way?  Of course I saw the Beautiful Leaked Alpha video,  it's what Developers show to investors and potential publishers, not something you want everyone seeing.
On the way though?  I would think this game is a year away probably.

Na I would play The Witcher the same way I did.   I feel I did everything right.

 I am very happy I played the game.  The characters, the romance, the story everything is beyond top!   Some of the best writing was seducing and playing the game with Adda to get her Card.  That seemed to real!  Creating that Sexual Tension in a women. 
Actually All the writing in the game was Great! 

Truly a Masterpiece of a game!   Chapter 4 just blew me away!!  Then the ending Just wow!
At the moment I am actually to busy with music to play anything,  but yea KOTOR 2 LOL!   
I look forward to reading The Book!  Blood Elves!

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At the moment I am actually to busy with music to play anything...
I look forward to reading The Book!  Blood Elves!

Music? Can you elaborate? The only music to my ears is TW OST... ambience to my ears
Oh, and Blood of Elves is the second book of short stories, sounded like you thought it was "The" book as in first book.
So, which side did you enjoy the most? Or have you not tried 'em yet? So happy you found the story great. It's 1 of the best aspects.

[Quintonir]

The Blood of Elves is the first novel, isn't it?

There are about a billion (read "10ish) books that are just a collection of Geralt short stories, of which only The Last Wish has been translated into English. Then you have the novels, of which Blood of Elves is the only one translated into English. That's how I've remembered it all, at least, though it's been a while since I've checked. I don't expect any more English translations for a while, because apparently Polish-English translators are LAZY, and believe they have more important things to do. But, as we know, there is little more important than hurrying up and getting all things Sapkowski to me as quickly as possible. To be honest, I think it'd be quicker to just learn Polish!

Anyway, I'm currently upgrading my RAM. 1.4GB is not really enough, but I imagine 3GB should do the job OK. Unfortunately, my PC is fairly old (DDR1!), but The Witcher should work okay once I've sped it up a little. May have to get a new graphics card as well, to really feel the game, but that's a secondary purchase. I don't NEED one, I just want it. But the game is horrendous right now, what with having so little power. Actually, I think I'll do it now. Gwahaha! I'm off to tweak my PC, and I promise that's not a euphemism.

On topic: if the game captures the best thing about the books (i.e. the morality and realism in terms of human nature and personality) then there is absolutely zero chance that I will anything but adore this game. Graphics mean nothing to me, really (FF6 anyone?). If it's playable and has a good enough story, then I will love it.

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The Blood of Elves is the first novel, isn't it?

There are about a billion (read "10ish) books that are just a collection of Geralt short stories, of which only The Last Wish has been translated into English. Then you have the novels, of which Blood of Elves is the only one translated into English. That's how I've remembered it all, at least, though it's been a while since I've checked. I don't expect any more English translations for a while, because apparently Polish-English translators are LAZY, and believe they have more important things to do. But, as we know, there is little more important than hurrying up and getting all things Sapkowski to me as quickly as possible. To be honest, I think it'd be quicker to just learn Polish!

I think you're right. You could learn Polish faster than they translate the 3rd book (Sword of Destiny) into English . Though I wouldn't count these guys out, they're amazing with translation.
You can find out more on the Order of the Books and even Petition for Sword of Destiny. Only in this way will you really, truly appreciate The Witcher's world of wonder...
not that you don't already, but you would so much more gain understanding of it through the eyes of the Author, the brilliant creator.

Hope this helps you LOVE The Witcher even more.

[Quintonir]

Nothing tells a story like a book and, like you said, the simple fact is that you can't truly appreciate Geralt or anything Witcher related if you haven't read the books. I don't doubt the ability of CDPR, but they will never be able to translate the books into a game fully, in the same way that it is impossible to properly translate a book into film. That's why I want more of the Witcher on my bookshelves.

From what I hear though, The Witcher captures the book in a way that no other book cum movie/game has been able to. I'm practically vibrating in anticipation! So close to playing the game: only one step left!

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Nothing tells a story like a book and, like you said, the simple fact is that you can't truly appreciate Geralt or anything Witcher related if you haven't read the books. I don't doubt the ability of CDPR, but they will never be able to translate the books into a game fully, in the same way that it is impossible to properly translate a book into film. That's why I want more of the Witcher on my bookshelves.

From what I hear though, The Witcher captures the book in a way that no other book cum movie/game has been able to. I'm practically vibrating in anticipation! So close to playing the game: only one step left!

Maybe make a little shrine? I know you found the thread... interesting is it not?
Now, about comparing books with movies: Have you checked The Hexer series?? They tell me it's not canon, but I love it nonetheless. While waiting to get the books if interested, you can immediately download the series (13 episodes I think ) and start from there. Though my advice is to read at least The Last Wish first. Man, by the end of all this, your LOVE will have proven only bite-sized compared to what you'll feel towards the end.

[Quintonir]

Haha, I don't think even the smallest shrine would fit in university accommodation!

Have yet to check out the series. I will do in the future, I think. Oh yeah, I already own and have read The Last Wish and Blood of Elves. Bought them the day after learning a little about The Witcher world!