Witcher 2 worth it for not player Witcher 1?

[MouthBoy]

Basically as title. I own the first but cant get into it at all. I really enjoyed Dragon Age and am looking for a new CRPG to get into. Am I going to be lost if I have never played the first game?

 

[Shamikebab]

Yep.

I got bored of the first one part way through and I'm loving the second, it doesn't assume any prior knowledge (in fact the way it recaps the story is very well done)

 

[Pighardia]

I got really frustrated with the first game. It's not perect by a long way, but it is worth sticking with imo. I'm about 3/4 the way through. If you can get past the laughable dialogue then it is a very good game.

I will go straight on to The Witcher 2 when i finish. It looks stunning, though i really hope it is better translated and a lot less awkward.