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Witcher 3 question

Posted on 6/6/17 at 7:58 am
Posted by HottyToddy7
Member since Sep 2010
13957 posts
Posted on 6/6/17 at 7:58 am
So I have been playing Witched 3 for the first time the last couple of days. I have made it to level 8. I spend like 5 hours running around the first zone, exploring all the question marks and have done about 10% of Velen.

My question is, how long will the main story line go? I feel like it has some potential but if I am halfway done with it I am going to be dissapointed.

My second question is, why is it taking so long to level? I can see how this can be a good thing but I've been looking at a level 13 sword to craft since I have been about level 4.

And how do you kill a damn werewolf?
This post was edited on 6/6/17 at 8:44 am
Posted by Carson123987
Middle Court at the Rec
Member since Jul 2011
66368 posts
Posted on 6/6/17 at 8:12 am to
You have a long way to go, no worries
Takes a long time to level bc the skill trees are so potent. Too many powers too early would ruin the game.
Potions and decoctions for the werewolf. Don't blowt them off
Posted by HottyToddy7
Member since Sep 2010
13957 posts
Posted on 6/6/17 at 8:27 am to
So I need to grind searching and picking plants?

I feel like I'm always struggling with coin. Any advise there or am I just not far enough along?
Posted by The Quiet One
Former United States
Member since Oct 2013
11599 posts
Posted on 6/6/17 at 8:31 am to
Collect every sword you loot off dead bodies and go sell them. It gets a bit grindy, especially if you're trying to gather coin early-to-mid-game.

I just focused on doing all the question marks, witcher contracts and side quests to level up and make money.
Posted by hawgfaninc
https://youtu.be/torc9P4-k5A
Member since Nov 2011
46264 posts
Posted on 6/6/17 at 8:48 am to
GOAT game
Posted by Superior Pariah
Member since Jun 2009
8457 posts
Posted on 6/6/17 at 9:16 am to
Focus on getting the Griffin armor/swords. IMO it's the best setup because it regenerates your stamina at in an insane rate. Then, I can just Igni everyone to death
Posted by jefforize
Member since Feb 2008
44072 posts
Posted on 6/6/17 at 9:21 am to
quote:

I spend like 5 hours running around the first zone, exploring all the question marks and have done about 10% of Velen.


quote:

I feel like it has some potential but if I am halfway done with it I am going to be dissapointed.





good one
Posted by HottyToddy7
Member since Sep 2010
13957 posts
Posted on 6/6/17 at 9:43 am to
So what you are saying is the main quest is much longer than Skyrim?

Skyrim main quest was fun but it didn't seem like it lasted that long. You just had tons of other stuff to do in Skyrim.

So far it feels like a mix between Ezio Assasin's creed and Skyrim but I'm probably not far enough to know.
Posted by jefforize
Member since Feb 2008
44072 posts
Posted on 6/6/17 at 9:47 am to
have you visited Emhyr yet (tywin lannister/Charles dance), the emperor

the main quest is very, very long. then there are two DLCs which are exceptional an have more content than some stand alone games.

then there is an entire other continent (archipelago
really) to visit, and a humongous capital city.

velen is only 50% of the game (less if you count DLC)

then there is a Gwent, which was turned into a game in itself.
Posted by HottyToddy7
Member since Sep 2010
13957 posts
Posted on 6/6/17 at 9:53 am to
I'm dealing with the Baron. Just found his daughter and about to go deal with some witches in a swamp looking for his wife.
Posted by jefforize
Member since Feb 2008
44072 posts
Posted on 6/6/17 at 9:55 am to
alright, that's a fairly easy milestone to gauge.

you are maybe 20% through the main story. a lot happens after that.

those witches are creepy AF.
This post was edited on 6/6/17 at 9:56 am
Posted by jefforize
Member since Feb 2008
44072 posts
Posted on 6/6/17 at 10:17 am to
personally, I thought Ursine armor and Ursine swords were the best due to critical strike damage increase and armor amount

but I played on death march and needed the heavy armor. every shitty wolf or undead can one shot you it seems unless you are in heavy armor

all of the armors have great uses though. I used Griffin originally due to igni and Quen as well. Mage geralt can be a lot of fun when specced right
Posted by McCaigBro69
TigerDroppings Premium Member
Member since Oct 2014
45084 posts
Posted on 6/6/17 at 10:32 am to
quote:

but I played on death march and needed the heavy armor.


I played on just normal because I rage at shite like dying all the time lol, but I thought the feline gear looked the best at least

OP, just enjoy the ride. The Bloody Baron quest is a great one and I wouldn't even say you're 20 percent through the main story. Just don't be afraid to spend a whole day's worth of playing on side quests/contracts and what not. The side quests in this game are for the most part satisfying and fun to do.

You have plenty left to do and in regards of gold, don't fret. It's hard at the beginning, but the more you get into the game the easier gold is to come by, especially if you collect the Gwent cards and build your deck. You can make bank by betting on Gwent games and also on fights, etc...

I envy you playing for the first time. It's truly one of the most enjoyable gaming experiences, if not the GOAT one, I've had.
Posted by TigerNutwhack
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2004
4133 posts
Posted on 6/6/17 at 11:17 am to
I just recently picked the game of the year edition up on steam for $24, and I've been enjoying it so far. I didn't play the first witcher game, but I really enjoyed Witcher 2. I'm only a few hours in (just killed the griffon and only level 3 I think) but so far it's already miles ahead of 2, especially the combat. It feels much tighter.

I'm playing on normal, but I'm thinking of upping the difficulty. Things die very quickly, and I just can kind of button mash at this point on most things. I like fighting higher level creatures because I have to be a lot more careful.

I have no idea how I should spec, but that's part of the fun of RPG's.
Posted by TigerMyth36
River Ridge
Member since Nov 2005
39725 posts
Posted on 6/6/17 at 11:39 am to
You can spend 200 hours on this game. Believe me, you will not be disappointed in the story.

That first werewolf is a pain in the arse. You need to potion up and bomb up if you are having too much trouble with it.
Posted by LSUfanatic60
ocean springs ms
Member since Feb 2009
1960 posts
Posted on 6/6/17 at 11:44 am to
quote:

So I have been playing Witched 3 for the first time the last couple of days

Damn I'm jealous. Awesome ride coming your way

quote:

My question is, how long will the main story line go? I feel like it has some potential but if I am halfway done with it I am going to be dissapointed

you barley started.

quote:

My second question is, why is it taking so long to level

Leveling is somewhat broken in this game. If you start doing side quest and contracts you will actually level too quickly and if 6 or more levels higher than the quest recommendation the level points drop significantly

quote:

And how do you kill a damn werewolf?

dodge strike dodge strike.
Posted by GoCrazyAuburn
Member since Feb 2010
34850 posts
Posted on 6/6/17 at 11:46 am to
quote:

So what you are saying is the main quest is much longer than Skyrim?

Skyrim main quest was fun but it didn't seem like it lasted that long. You just had tons of other stuff to do in Skyrim.

So far it feels like a mix between Ezio Assasin's creed and Skyrim but I'm probably not far enough to know.



You have not even begun to see question marks
Posted by Srbtiger06
Member since Apr 2006
28250 posts
Posted on 6/6/17 at 12:31 pm to
quote:

So what you are saying is the main quest is much longer than Skyrim?



It's better, that's for sure.
Posted by TigerMyth36
River Ridge
Member since Nov 2005
39725 posts
Posted on 6/6/17 at 12:39 pm to
Should be noted that both DLC packages are worth it. I hate DLC. I rant against DLC and yet I loved both.
Posted by Brosef Stalin
Member since Dec 2011
39123 posts
Posted on 6/6/17 at 12:57 pm to
If you're playing on normal, leveling isn't even that important except for using weapons and armor. I regularly beat enemies 5-6 levels higher than me without much problem.
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