the Witcher 2 - combat issues..

[iv-tecman]

I finally purchased ‘the witcher 2’ from GOG.com, it took ages to install as oddly it never asked for any type of client to run or activate etc but it did download some rather large patches (DRM free game, never..!! lol), anyhow its been installed and I’m totally blown away with how good it looked.

Intro was amazingly good CGI, however not as impressive as the first prologue quests. Can see why the visuals were raved about, anyhow I’ve played rpg games before but for some reason I’m really struggling with combat in this one.

I’m not sure if you’ve got some type of combo moves available as all I’m doing is hacking away with the 360 pad button in a hope I bash it quick enough to slay whatever is attacking – surely its more then this? This method of combat is actually quite ludicrous and I’m struggling to pull off combos.

I’ve played combat games like Batman Arkham city where its close up combat and you normally get combos by pressing a sequence of buttons but the witcher 2 – its not making any sense and so ACT I I’m really struggling – which is shame as the story is really gripping me, but I’m totally frustrated with the combat..

Any seasoned witchers that can give me some tips? I’m playing the game with a 360 pad if this makes a difference?

 

[iv-tecman]

I did go through the tutorial, where I did learn about equipping and potions etc but I think I might have been a bit eager to get into the actual game, and I feel from comments I’ve maybe left myself at a disadvantage in regards to playing this game.

I’ll maybe go through the tutorial again; can I do this without starting a new game?

I can’t remember what the signs were either, but I’ve found the push sign to be quite useful… However didn’t realise one of them protected you, that’ll be quite handy – thank you. Also, erm this’ll maybe make seasoned rpg gamers raise a few eyebrows, however when I get a level up sign, what do I do then? I’ve played Mass Effect and I never bothered with the levelling as Mass Effect did this all for me..

You know, maybe I should start the tutorial again... I'll google : -)

 

[iv-tecman]

Thanks everyone, I’m certainly going to try the tutorials again. If I’ve got to start the game again, I will… It was such a great start to any game I’d gladly play through it again if I’ve learnt how to play more efficiently anyhow.

Didn’t know certain swords kill certain enemies that could explain a few issues I’m having. Also, wasn’t aware of a protect spell you could cast, and I’ll also look into levelling up, as yes I’ve been running around seeing the level up signal ping but no clue what I was meant to do with it…

On the plus side, I have been marvelling at how gorgeous it looked. Some of the scenes are truly breathtaking. After playing this, I won’t be able to look at Mass Effect 3 the same way again now I’ve witnessed the Witcher 2..

 

[iv-tecman]

I don’t have a silver sword, I went to the blacksmith in flosham and there isn’t anyone there, so I’ve only got a steel sword. I have no idea on how to obtain one.

I’m also confused to heck and back about potions. I did the quest to get the osmock or something to help me slay the monster however when I formulated it I’ve got no idea which one it is, I’m confused.

I did work out the spell casting, fire, push, protect etc…. and I’ve also now worked out how to roll and dodge and stab etc…

I’m also finding the game is bringing up quests and changing quests like its going out of fashion lol however just means there is a lot to do, so not a game you can get bored of quickly.

 

[iv-tecman]

i believe there is a recipe for 1 just outside the boat where you got off at flotsam, then you can get the dwarven blacksmith to craft it. you should have all the stuff to craft it by now by defualt, unless you sold/droped loads of stuff or just didnt pick anything up. if the blacksmith isnt there meditate until the morning.

Thank you… I’ll go and look for the recipe to craft a silver sword. I've collected loads of stuff, dropped nothing or sold nothing as yet.. Maybe I’d be better of obtaining the official game guide as I don’t think I’ve played enough hardcore rpg games, I’ve been playing Mass Effect and Dragon Age II, and I also played a little bit of Skyrim recently, so rpg games do interest me…

Mass Effect, 2 and 3 especially were more like shooting games and little else to do really, Dragon Age II was actually fairly easy to play… Witcher 2 not only graphically better, it’s a lot more to do and to learn.

Thing is, I’m totally hooked on this game, despite me not knowing what I’m really doing. I feel like I’m ruining the experience or missing some important events or not getting the best out of what there is on offer…

So, do you need to play certain quests in a particular order or does this not matter, games like Metro 2033, Batman and even to some extent Mass Effect play out in a certain order, Witcher 2 seems to be all over the place so I’m starting to get a little confused as to which path to play or which quests to tackle first.

 

[iv-tecman]

Ok, well i've now got the silver sword. The blacksmith crafted me one - turns out I had the craft sheet for it already..

I managed to kill that kayran or whatever, man that was hard at first. I was being whipped in one hit sometimes, anyhow realised rolling just after casting the grab type spell worked and running around plenty helped..

Seem to be getting on with it now, still not sure what the heck i'm doing half the time but i'll get there.. Still awesome looking game, some superb attention to details...