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Posted July 24, 2017
Ok Witcher EE has been my project recently. Chapter 1 was fine, but Ch 2 almost killed me with boredom and wondering what to do next. Running around Vizima, running around the swamp, repeat, repeat. If I do finish the game I'm not likely to play through again because I don't want to repeat it. The problem is that after I finally got to Ch 3 it looks like more of the same, at least so far. Does the game get better or is the rest like it was in Ch 2?
Post edited August 14, 2017 by Gerin
Posted July 24, 2017
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Gerin: ...but Ch 2 almost killed me with boredom and wondering what to do next. Running around Vizima, running around the swamp, repeat, repeat.
Reading your personal view, there's only one answer: Leave as soon as possible. There will be more running around Vizima, around swamps and repeat, repeat, repeat. So don't torture yourself, don't torture us: Millions of players love(d) this game, but it's no game for you.
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Gerin: If I do finish the game I'm not likely to play through again bevause I don't want to repeat it.
I hope so. Just out of curiosity: The game killed you with boredom, as you say. Why are you here? Are you rather indecisive, or do you enjoy to grumble?
Posted July 24, 2017
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Greetings!

I enjoyed running around Vizima and the swamps. The atmosphere felt great, much better than The Witcher 2. However, I used to level up a bit at the beginning of chapters and that took care of the battles, which were the least engaging part of the game. For me the 3rd chapter (which opens up hitherto closed areas of Vizima) and chapter 4 (more running around in a countryside) were also good.

So if you aren't enjoying the narrative and atmosphere (these are the things I enjoyed most) by now, chances are thin that you will like it later. But I would suggest to try it a little more and decide for yourself. And levelling up always helps.
Posted July 24, 2017
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bhrigu: The Post contains *minor SPOILERS*
Greetings!

I enjoyed running around Vizima and the swamps. The atmosphere felt great, much better than The Witcher 2. However, I used to level up a bit at the beginning of chapters and that took care of the battles, which were the least engaging part of the game. For me the 3rd chapter (which opens up hitherto closed areas of Vizima) and chapter 4 (more running around in a countryside) were also good.

So if you aren't enjoying the narrative and atmosphere (these are the things I enjoyed most) by now, chances are thin that you will like it later. But I would suggest to try it a little more and decide for yourself. And levelling up always helps.
Thanks for the reply. When you say "level up a bit at the beginning of chapters" that sounds great to me. Is there a good way to grind a level or two? I'm afraid I didn't spend my points right at first and am catching up on my sword styles.

There's a lot of good stuff here and I want to enjoy it and see it through.
Posted July 25, 2017
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Gerin: Thanks for the reply. When you say "level up a bit at the beginning of chapters" that sounds great to me. Is there a good way to grind a level or two? I'm afraid I didn't spend my points right at first and am catching up on my sword styles.

There's a lot of good stuff here and I want to enjoy it and see it through.
You can easily grind 5-10 levels at the beginning of each chapter.
In the 2nd chapter the graviers in the sewers give great xp, though you might have to use spells and potions if you are low level.
In the beginning of the 3rd chapter a cave in the swamps with those chicken-monsters (cockatrice??) are good for levelling up.
Just kill one batch of spawns and meditate for some time (differs with location) and slay the next batch. It gets a little boring, but this will allow to make the rest of the chapter a much more enjoyable experience.
Someone named Haeravon has a great guide to the game at Gamefaqs, where he talks about levelling up and such things. However, I would suggest resorting to guides only when you need to.
Levelling up is going to make the battles a lot easier, and honestly battles seemed to me the weakest part of the game.
Feel free to ask any further questions.
Posted July 25, 2017
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Gerin: Thanks for the reply. When you say "level up a bit at the beginning of chapters" that sounds great to me. Is there a good way to grind a level or two? I'm afraid I didn't spend my points right at first and am catching up on my sword styles.

There's a lot of good stuff here and I want to enjoy it and see it through.
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bhrigu: Feel free to ask any further questions.
Very helpful. I appreciate it.
Posted August 04, 2017
Ch. 3 is worse, but Ch 4 through the end of the game is much, much better.
Posted August 05, 2017
I personaly found chapter 1 to be the worst, though i think it was me adjusting due to coming from the witcher 3.
Posted August 08, 2017
I personally liked Chapter 2 and 3 the most. As other said, I did not find running around boring as I found the atmosphere felt great.

I am also curious if this is your first (or one of the first) encounters from cRPGs? The gameplay in many RPGs revolves about "running around."
Posted August 14, 2017
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Lebesgue: I personally liked Chapter 2 and 3 the most. As other said, I did not find running around boring as I found the atmosphere felt great.

I am also curious if this is your first (or one of the first) encounters from cRPGs? The gameplay in many RPGs revolves about "running around."
Thanks for your input. This is nowhere near my first crpg. The running around is not my favorite part of any game, but I can deal with it if it isn't too much of my game time and if I know where I need to go. In both those areas I felt this game was pushing my limit, but it's possible I overreacted.
Posted August 14, 2017
For what it's worth, I liked Chapter 1 the least, I enjoyed both Chapter 2 and Chapter 3, and Chapter 4 was my favorite. I liked Chapters 2 and 3 because the focus on one city with a small range of characters who were far more detailed than typical NPCs was quite unusual compared to other RPGs I played. It also feels similar to the original short stories, which often had Geralt hanging around a city with some friends. There are even sidequests related entirely to socializing with people, which I thought was cool.

Chapter 4 was my favorite though because it has the greatest focus on the folklore inspirations for the Witcher world.

So I'm tempted to tell you to stick with it so you can experience Chapter 4, but I worry that if you're not enjoying the sections in Vizima, then you may not enjoy the game overall. Every chapter involves wandering around small locations and interacting with the characters there. But Chapter 4 is closer to Chapter 1 in that it's set more in the countryside, so if you liked Chapter 1 you may like Chapter 4.
Posted August 15, 2017
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Lebesgue: I personally liked Chapter 2 and 3 the most. As other said, I did not find running around boring as I found the atmosphere felt great.

I am also curious if this is your first (or one of the first) encounters from cRPGs? The gameplay in many RPGs revolves about "running around."
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Gerin: Thanks for your input. This is nowhere near my first crpg. The running around is not my favorite part of any game, but I can deal with it if it isn't too much of my game time and if I know where I need to go. In both those areas I felt this game was pushing my limit, but it's possible I overreacted.
This may sound silly, but if I remember correctly then running with the sword in hand in fast style allows running a bit faster.
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Waltorious: For what it's worth, I liked Chapter 1 the least, I enjoyed both Chapter 2 and Chapter 3, and Chapter 4 was my favorite. I liked Chapters 2 and 3 because the focus on one city with a small range of characters who were far more detailed than typical NPCs was quite unusual compared to other RPGs I played. It also feels similar to the original short stories, which often had Geralt hanging around a city with some friends. There are even sidequests related entirely to socializing with people, which I thought was cool.

Chapter 4 was my favorite though because it has the greatest focus on the folklore inspirations for the Witcher world.

So I'm tempted to tell you to stick with it so you can experience Chapter 4, but I worry that if you're not enjoying the sections in Vizima, then you may not enjoy the game overall. Every chapter involves wandering around small locations and interacting with the characters there. But Chapter 4 is closer to Chapter 1 in that it's set more in the countryside, so if you liked Chapter 1 you may like Chapter 4.
Well said.
However, while the setting of chapters 1 and 4 are similar, story-wise and ambience-wise ch 4 is much superior. Chapter 4 had a few missions, even side quests which included such well-drawn characters and backstory that I still remember them.

My advice would be to stick with the game. Even if you don't admire some aspects of the game, overall it will hopefully be a good experience. :)
Post edited August 15, 2017 by bhrigu
Posted August 15, 2017
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Lebesgue: I personally liked Chapter 2 and 3 the most. As other said, I did not find running around boring as I found the atmosphere felt great.

I am also curious if this is your first (or one of the first) encounters from cRPGs? The gameplay in many RPGs revolves about "running around."
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Gerin: Thanks for your input. This is nowhere near my first crpg. The running around is not my favorite part of any game, but I can deal with it if it isn't too much of my game time and if I know where I need to go. In both those areas I felt this game was pushing my limit, but it's possible I overreacted.
I see. Well, then maybe this game is not for you. People have different tastes and that's OK. In terms of "running around" aspect, Witcher reminds me old-school RPGs where you wander a lot trying to figure out how to push quests further. It might simply be not your cup of tea...
Posted August 16, 2017
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bhrigu: Well said.
However, while the setting of chapters 1 and 4 are similar, story-wise and ambience-wise ch 4 is much superior. Chapter 4 had a few missions, even side quests which included such well-drawn characters and backstory that I still remember them.

My advice would be to stick with the game. Even if you don't admire some aspects of the game, overall it will hopefully be a good experience. :)
Agreed on all counts. But, I don't want the OP to force themselves to keep going if they're really not enjoying the game.
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