The Witcher 2 - Thread

coltpython3 · 16 May 2011 at 21:05

found this link guys! tells us activation times

http://www.en.thewitcher.com/support/faq/#t4

Robert1986 · 16 May 2011 at 21:08

coltpython3 said:
found this link guys! tells us activation times

http://www.en.thewitcher.com/support/faq/#t4

Activation and playing the game will be possible:
- at 00:01 on the night of May 15-16 for the Polish Collector's Edition
- at 00:01 UTC on May 17 for the Premium Edition
- at 09:01 UTC on May 17 for the digital editions
- at 18:01 BST on May 17 for the steam suckers edition

Margaret · 16 May 2011 at 21:09

stoke1863 said:
Just so you know The developers are going to target pirates like the musiccompanies do

http://www.pcgamer.com/2010/11/23/cd-projekt-say-witcher-2-pirates-will-face-fines/

I dont see the point of pirating a game from a small company like this. This is only there second game just support them

I use SSL so very unlikely I'll get targeted

Anyway you know I've bought the game right?

I can't play it tomorrow because of the silly Steam unlock time.

m0r94n · 16 May 2011 at 21:13

coltpython3 said:
found this link guys! tells us activation times

http://www.en.thewitcher.com/support/faq/#t4

Posted that earlier. Seems that it isn't the case any more. Apparently the game is unlocking at 7am GMT, so 8am tomorrow (GMT+1). I'm out all tomorrow evening so won't be able to play until Wednesday. Had really hoped to play after midnight tonight.

stoke1863 · 16 May 2011 at 21:13

Margaret said:
I use SSL so very unlikely I'll get targeted

Anyway you know I've bought the game right?

I can't play it tomorrow because of the silly Steam unlock time.

Dont get me wrong ive done the same thing plenty of times when ive purchased the game on steam and want to pre load it now. I just thought it was a warning to some people that they might get caught even if there are no bad intentions

coltpython3 · 16 May 2011 at 21:14

bit confused because in Steam it says 6PM unlock but the GOG website says 9 AM for digital editions. isnt steam classified under digital?

Robert1986 · 16 May 2011 at 21:17

coltpython3 said:
bit confused because in Steam it says 6PM unlock but the GOG website says 9 AM for digital editions. isnt steam classified under digital?

only if you buy from GOG.

coltpython3 · 16 May 2011 at 21:19

Robert1986 said:
only if you buy from GOG.

ahhhh kk. does anyone here know why steam is unlocking this soooo late?

i have a feeling CD procket included this in their terms tbh thinking their sales from GOG will be higher

ColdAsIce · 16 May 2011 at 21:19

Got a feeling the copy from amazon will arrive wednesday morning

bhavv · 16 May 2011 at 21:21

My copy from game dispatched today too. I will likely either be in bed when it arrives and miss it, or it wont be here until Wednesday.

Mr Krugga · 16 May 2011 at 21:21

Robert1986 said:
only if you buy from GOG.

Direct2Drive unlocks at 12 am PST so 9 am BST as well.

coltpython3 said:
ahhhh kk. does anyone here know why steam is unlocking this soooo late? i have a feeling CD procket included this in their terms tbh thinking their sales from GOG will be higher

USA tends to get everything out on Tuesdays, usually in the morning. It will be 9am PST when The Witcher 2 unlocks, time when all big sales start on Steam.

Use this table for time zones conversion:

http://www.ugandamission.net/travel/air/gmt.html

Neil79 · 16 May 2011 at 21:23

Indy500 · 16 May 2011 at 21:24

coltpython3 said:
ahhhh kk. does anyone here know why steam is unlocking this soooo late? i have a feeling CD procket included this in their terms tbh thinking their sales from GOG will be higher

As far as I know, non-GOG versions are published\distributed by Namco.

Hedge · 16 May 2011 at 21:25

Holy crap some of them screens look amazing!

Mr Krugga · 16 May 2011 at 21:26

sr4470 said:
As far as I know, non-GOG versions are published\distributed by Namco.

No, they aren't. Go to the Witcher's Steamstore page.

http://store.steampowered.com/app/20920/

Developer: CD Projekt RED
Publisher: CD Projekt RED

CD Projekt is the exclusive publisher of this game.

ATARI was a Western publisher of the first one.

EDIT: pardon me, ATARI is still the publisher in NA but CD Projekt is responsible for the game in Europe (apart from Russia that is

).

coltpython3 · 16 May 2011 at 21:28

guys im telling you now this is going to be one of the best games for the next 5 years! i promise you that!!

trickycurve · 16 May 2011 at 21:28

ColdAsIce said:
Got a feeling the copy from amazon will arrive wednesday morning

Amazon have been truly awful with this release. Dozens of people have had their copies shipped prior to the weekend from various other e-tailers, yet Amazon have barely made any dispatches three days later. So much for pre-ordering in the hope of being able to play it on day of release.

Pighardia · 16 May 2011 at 21:28

I am actually hoping that my copy from Amazon comes in a few days.
I have been playing a bit more of The Witcher. I have just started Act 3. It's pretty good.

I am enjoying it, but sometimes i am really pulling my hair out over the dialogue. It must be very poorly translated. Half the time i am having conversations with people and then the journal will pop up saying that it means this or that and i'm thinking :confused:

"thats not what he said!"

For example(not really a spoiler) in act 2 you are supposed to be eliminating suspects from your investigation, i spoke to some guys and then it pops up "you should tell **** that you have proved his innocence" and i was like "wtf, thats not what i got from that convesation!!" LOL

It is a good game, but this story could have been told in a much better way, and with a little bit more finesse, then i would love this game

How long would you say i am from the end considering i play it on fairly easy?

coltpython3 · 16 May 2011 at 21:29

Pighardia said:
I am actually hoping that my copy from Amazon comes in a few days.
I have been playing a bit more of The Witcher. I have just started Act 3. It's pretty good.

I am enjoying it, but sometimes i am really pulling my hair out over the dialogue. It must be very poorly translated. Half the time i am having conversations with people and then the journal will pop up saying that it means this or that and i'm thinking "thats not what he said!"

For example(not really a spoiler) in act 2 you are supposed to be eliminating suspects from your investigation, i spoke to some guys and then it pops up "you should tell **** that you have proved his innocence" and i was like "wtf, thats not what i got from that convesation!!" LOL

It is a good game, but this story could have been told in a much better way, and with a little bit more finesse, then i would love this game

How long would you say i am from the end considering i play it on fairly easy?

easily another 15-20 hours me think

Antar Bolaeisk · 16 May 2011 at 21:38

Pighardia said:
I am actually hoping that my copy from Amazon comes in a few days.
I have been playing a bit more of The Witcher. I have just started Act 3. It's pretty good.

I am enjoying it, but sometimes i am really pulling my hair out over the dialogue. It must be very poorly translated. Half the time i am having conversations with people and then the journal will pop up saying that it means this or that and i'm thinking "thats not what he said!"

For example(not really a spoiler) in act 2 you are supposed to be eliminating suspects from your investigation, i spoke to some guys and then it pops up "you should tell **** that you have proved his innocence" and i was like "wtf, thats not what i got from that convesation!!" LOL

It is a good game, but this story could have been told in a much better way, and with a little bit more finesse, then i would love this game

How long would you say i am from the end considering i play it on fairly easy?

You're about half way if I remember correctly, maybe two thirds. Still a good bit to go

I do agree that sometimes things could have been better translated but sometimes that added to the charm of the game, sort of lending to it being set in a mythical land where everything, right down to the language was different.

Also, cheers Thundy for cleaning things up.