The Witcher 3

[Ian C]

From The Witcher 3 Wiki:

While adventuring, Geralt of Rivia has more than one opportunity to polish more than his steel sword for an evening. There are a number of women that can be wooed into a night of passion. But how many? Who? And where? Glad you asked. The following are the times, quests (where appropriate), and ladies you can spend a romantic evening, or a rutting session, with. Any stipulations are listed in their appropriate quests

http://witcher.wikia.com/wiki/The_Witcher_3:_Wild_Hunt_-_Guide_to_Romance

[Gusington]

Oh my.

[Sir Slash]

That's a lot of action. Better take more than just your sword with you Gus, if you know what I mean. And let us know how the Three-Way with the unicorn works-out will you?

[Gusington]

A gentleman never kisses and tells.

So you know I'll tell you everything.

[mirth]

This game is absolutely gorgeous and I don't just mean the ladies.

There's a bit of the uncanny valley with some of the characters though, young Ciri especially.

[Sir Slash]

You're going to have to be more specific. Or more uncanny.

[Gusington]

Dare I ask mirth - how is the combat?

[Ian C]

Combat is a choice between fast attack / strong attack and getting in a good position (flank/rear etc.) Add in different weapons, alchemy, weapon & armour upgrades, blocks/parries and dodges, magic and that's it.
It's relatively simple but there is a knack and some skill in using everything together, particularly against strong opponents.

[Con]

Use the glossary/bestiary its critical to put the right oils on and use the right signs.

Combat has an ebb and flow to it there is button mashing but not as much as you would think.  Blocking and counter attacking is ideal for humans and rolling gets you out of trouble with monsters.

There is a nuance in using your points in your trees (I went all red for combat) apart from increasing the schools for heavy bear armor.  Use mutagens in the right slots to strengthen the bonuses

Getting complete matched sets of witcher gear gives great bonuses.

Spend time getting the potion recopies and ingredients you only have to do it once then every time you meditate its replenished no more farming the same monster drop to make a certain potions

Careful with exploring there are many things out there that will kill you fast the game does not hand hold you on where to go so be ready to run.  If it has a skull over it you will die!

Play Gwent.  Its fantastic.  I chase after every merchant did every Gwent quest and got all the cards.  I am a bona fide Gwent master and they tremble at my Gwetishness.

Con

[Gusington]

^I've read that about you on bathroom stall walls.

Thanks guys.

How does the combat in 3 compare to 2? The combat in 2 sent me into a nerdgasm of rage quit.

[mirth]

How does the combat in 3 compare to 2? The combat in 2 sent me into a nerdgasm of rage quit.

I can't compare the two and I've only had a couple of small battles so far in 3. I'm playing on the second lowest difficulty level. It seems okay, but I really suck at any kind of real time combat. I've been playing purely tactical, turn based style stuff for too long. It's going to take me a while to get used to the button combinations and I have a feeling I'm going to get my ass whooped in the first boss fight.

The game itself is totally amazing. In just an hour or so of play, it has drawn me in. Took months of playing DA:Inquisition for me to feel engaged by the story. It's going to be hard to go back to DA:I now that I've started Witcher 3.

[Gusington]

This pleases me as I liked DA:I and its combat right away, and I loved it's lore. I want to try and squeeze one more campaign in Attila TW before I start The Witcher 3 but I don't know if I can wait that long and I am incapable of playing two titles simultaneously...

[mirth]

This pleases me as I liked DA:I and its combat right away, and I loved it's lore. I want to try and squeeze one more campaign in Attila TW before I start The Witcher 3 but I don't know if I can wait that long and I am incapable of playing two titles simultaneously...

Yeah, I think I am going to have to put DA:I on hold. I love the entire DA series, but Witcher 3 is so friggin good.

[Gusington]

I must play it.

[mirth]

I must play it.

Yes, you must. Be prepared for it to consume all your gaming energy!