The Witcher 2 - Thread

atheos · 12 May 2011 at 23:56

Have to hand it to GOG for removing geo-ip tracking.

I cancelled my pre order with an online store and went with GOG instead.

Paying in Euros was like $16 more expensive.

coltpython3 · 13 May 2011 at 00:08

http://www.videogamer.com/news/the_witcher_2_pre-orders_reach_over_100k.html

really happy the game is getting preorders

LokiS · 13 May 2011 at 04:45

coltpython3 said:
http://www.videogamer.com/news/the_witcher_2_pre-orders_reach_over_100k.html

really happy the game is getting preorders

Me too, I think the first one sold a lot more after release from word of mouth, hopefully this will get big sales on release, shower them with money for more RPGs

(unless EA buy'em out

)

coltpython3 · 13 May 2011 at 12:27

LokiS said:
Me too, I think the first one sold a lot more after release from word of mouth, hopefully this will get big sales on release, shower them with money for more RPGs (unless EA buy'em out )

theyev advertised witcher 2 a lot better than the first! friend of mine even told me on some pirate websites in the comments box some people were urging other pirates to buy the game and not downlaod it illegaly!

i really hope they do well becuase this company with such a low budget has come out and blasted EA out of the water!!!

CaptainRAVE · 13 May 2011 at 12:28

The problem with the original was that the load times were epic and it was bugged to hell. Once they fixed these problems it sold much better - hopefully they have learned from these mistakes this time around.

coltpython3 · 13 May 2011 at 12:33

CaptainRAVE said:
The problem with the original was that the load times were epic and it was bugged to hell. Once they fixed these problems it sold much better - hopefully they have learned from these mistakes this time around.

thevye built a brand new engine completely. loading screen are removed completely. for example if entering a castle you just push open the door!

CaptainRAVE · 13 May 2011 at 12:35

coltpython3 said:
thevye built a brand new engine completely. load times are removed completely. for example if entering a castle you just push open the door!

That is pretty sweet.

Need to get around to finishing the first (might start this afternoon), then by the time I finish this will be reduced slightly

coltpython3 · 13 May 2011 at 12:39

http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1886338

btw there might be steam preload today! hasnt been confirmed

Shamikebab · 13 May 2011 at 12:42

Yeah loading time are what stopped me playing initially

NZXT30 · 13 May 2011 at 12:44

coltpython3 said:
http://www.videogamer.com/news/the_witcher_2_pre-orders_reach_over_100k.html

really happy the game is getting preorders

thats a solid number for a pc exclusive rpg with no multiplayer. i hope they make enough profit so that they dont need to port the witcher 2 or future games to consoles.

coltpython3 · 13 May 2011 at 12:46

NZXT30 said:
thats a solid number for a pc exclusive rpg with no multiplayer. i hope they make enough profit so that they dont need to port the witcher 2 or future games to consoles.

hear hear! PC fans are dreading for it to go to consoles and console fans are begging for it to come!

Garee · 13 May 2011 at 12:54

This is one game I am happy to pay £30 for. I really respect the developers and the way they go about thier business.

krooton · 13 May 2011 at 13:00

£2.5 million is a great pre-order amount to take, wonder what the overall development costs have been though.

Paul_cz · 13 May 2011 at 13:12

I am conflicted about console version - on one had I want CDP to make as much money as possible.

On another, this could be one RPG series that could make console gamers go and buy PCs. And that would be better for everyone in the end!

coltpython3 · 13 May 2011 at 13:14

Paul_cz said:
I am conflicted about console version - on one had I want CDP to make as much money as possible.

On another, this could be one RPG series that could make console gamers go and buy PCs. And that would be better for everyone in the end!

even though i want them to make as much money as possible becuase they deserve it, i still hope they keep it PC only. dunno why tbh.

Frenzy · 13 May 2011 at 14:22

Its because you want the consolers to experience a proper pc game.

I feel the same

Street · 13 May 2011 at 15:24

I just had a nice surprise for a Friday afternoon.. Checked my emails and had a dispatch notification for The Witcher!

Completely forgot I'd preordered it as I did it about a year ago and didn't even know if was out any time soon!

Pestilence · 13 May 2011 at 15:29

Quick question: If a boxed edition were to be shipped today, will it be playable tomorrow or are boxed editions gimped until Tuesday?

DisrupTor75 · 13 May 2011 at 15:33

Street said:
I just had a nice surprise for a Friday afternoon.. Checked my emails and had a dispatch notification for The Witcher!

me too

now i only have to finish the 1st one quickly, im a fair way into it but i wont isntall W2 untill the 1st is done.

Neil79 · 13 May 2011 at 16:14

Lol ^