The Witcher, Looks crazy

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06-01-2007, 10:27 PM
Timman_24

The Witcher, Looks crazy

PC Western RPG it looks like. I don't know too much about it right now, but I caught a glimpse of some of the screen shot and thought they looked nuts. I've been waiting for a good scarey experience. Maybe this will provide it. Comes out late september for PC.

http://image.com.com/gamespot/images..._screen003.jpg

http://image.com.com/gamespot/images..._screen001.jpg

http://image.com.com/gamespot/images..._screen001.jpg

Not the greatest graphics, but it looks like it could be a dark action RPG experience. I don't think there are been any games like that yet.

More here: http://www.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/thewitcher/index.html
06-01-2007, 10:50 PM
Transfurzz

Actually It doesn't look mucho scary to me at all. Kinda cute to be honest. I preferred the Legacy of Kain series when it came to such an art direction.

It looks excellent nevertheless. :) I'm definitely picking this one up if the reviews come out nice.
06-01-2007, 11:25 PM
ImaNihilist

This HDR and bloom **** is getting out of control. It doesn't make things look more realistic, it just makes them look more retard. Not all surfaces in life are shiny and reflective. Most are dull and boring. In all these games people wear like high-polished leather/spandex jeans. What the hell is up with that?
06-01-2007, 11:48 PM
taggart6

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Originally Posted by ImaNihilist

This HDR and bloom **** is getting out of control. It doesn't make things look more realistic, it just makes them look more retard. Not all surfaces in life are shiny and reflective. Most are dull and boring. In all these games people wear like high-polished leather/spandex jeans. What the hell is up with that?

Shiner the jeans, the easier I can see myself in them. :D
06-01-2007, 11:58 PM
Fig

Definitely looks interesting.

It kinda looks like it might have a bit of the Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines feel to it possibly.
06-02-2007, 03:43 AM
PointlesS

I've been semi following thjis game and it seems to be shaping up to a good game...this is built off the nvn1 engine which looks pretty sweet to be honest...I'm personally looking forward to this
06-03-2007, 06:14 PM
Recon

Looks pretty....but i'll wait till its playable
06-03-2007, 08:03 PM
monroeski

A fantastic opportunity to post one of my favorite Penny Arcade strips EVER.

https://www.sharkyforums.com/

Another one that made me chuckl, though not worth posting -

http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2005/05/25
06-04-2007, 12:46 AM
Squirrel Meat

Quote:

Originally Posted by monroeski

A fantastic opportunity to post one of my favorite Penny Arcade strips EVER.

http://www.penny-arcade.com/images/2004/20041024h.jpg

Another one that made me chuckl, though not worth posting -

http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2005/05/25

haha, thats pretty funny. Is it an older game that they are remaking or something?
06-04-2007, 08:15 AM
DJBeanPole17

Game looks good. Shiny pants FTW. Big fish with multiple rows of teeth = awesome. Comic = sux.
06-04-2007, 12:07 PM
taggart6

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Originally Posted by Squirrel Meat

haha, thats pretty funny. Is it an older game that they are remaking or something?

No, its new IP. I'm not sure how to explain, but your basically a warrior who hunts down magical beings that are evil. You yourself are magical and you like to sleep around with bar wenches.

Yes that is an actual part of the game.
06-04-2007, 12:08 PM
DJBeanPole17

What does IP mean?
06-04-2007, 12:36 PM
fluffmonster

IP = intellectual property in this context.

This game has been under development for a few years already. The IP isn't completely new, its based on the nwn1 engine but with a graphical overhaul.
06-04-2007, 12:49 PM
taggart6

Quote:

Originally Posted by fluffmonster

IP = intellectual property in this context.

This game has been under development for a few years already. The IP isn't completely new, its based on the nwn1 engine but with a graphical overhaul.

My bad!

The game is actually based on a series of polish books.

Quote:

Witchers are sterile mutants with supernatural abilities, who receive special training and preparation. During their training they are also taught to suppress their feelings, which leads many people to believe that they have no emotions. Geralt, the central character in Sapkowski's stories, is said in the stories to be one of the best witchers.
06-04-2007, 12:54 PM
monroeski

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Originally Posted by fluffmonster

This game has been under development for a few years already. The IP isn't completely new, its based on the nwn1 engine but with a graphical overhaul.

Of course, "IP" doesn't really have anything to do with the engine the game runs on...
06-04-2007, 02:47 PM
dimmy32

I like the screenshots, HDR an all .
The only game I think they've overdone bloom effects was rainbow six vegas. Seemed like even plain boring rocks were glowing.
06-04-2007, 07:31 PM
Squirrel Meat

Quote:

Originally Posted by taggart6

No, its new IP. I'm not sure how to explain, but your basically a warrior who hunts down magical beings that are evil. You yourself are magical and you like to sleep around with bar wenches.

Yes that is an actual part of the game.

why thank you sir. so its basically an RPG version of sour reaver but instead the portals are all located in tittie bars? is that what im hearing you say? ;)
06-05-2007, 12:30 AM
Transfurzz

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Originally Posted by Squirrel Meat

why thank you sir. so its basically an RPG version of sour reaver but instead the portals are all located in tittie bars? is that what im hearing you say? ;)

Well, the reaver is angst filled, manipulated in the wildest ways, has to phase in and out of existence on the mortal plane, kill vampires, travel through time, swim underwater, desecrate tombs and temples, kill vampires, ***** about how "evil" kaine is, explain how cool it is to have the shard of a cursed sword in his arm, discover his true heritage, kill vampires, ***** about how "evil" kaine is and then kill giant insects, fight vaguely egyptian mythological creatures, shoot bolts of mystical and magical energy, glide around on what looks like a really dirty tablecloth, impale people, rip people and outright mutilate people..... and travel through time. You also get to find how amazingly ugly your boss is...laugh at his predicament and then find out your some sort of ethereal being resembling a higher type of lifeform.

Okay. He eats souls.

Yeah, I see the connection. :D Man, I love that game.
06-05-2007, 04:45 PM
Squirrel Meat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Transfurzz

Well, the reaver is angst filled, manipulated in the wildest ways, has to phase in and out of existence on the mortal plane, kill vampires, travel through time, swim underwater, desecrate tombs and temples, kill vampires, ***** about how "evil" kaine is, explain how cool it is to have the shard of a cursed sword in his arm, discover his true heritage, kill vampires, ***** about how "evil" kaine is and then kill giant insects, fight vaguely egyptian mythological creatures, shoot bolts of mystical and magical energy, glide around on what looks like a really dirty tablecloth, impale people, rip people and outright mutilate people..... and travel through time. You also get to find how amazingly ugly your boss is...laugh at his predicament and then find out your some sort of ethereal being resembling a higher type of lifeform.

Okay. He eats souls.

Yeah, I see the connection. :D Man, I love that game.

wow!:D haha, you must really like that game! Even though you just said that. Its almost scary how much you love it...........ummmmmmm, I like canadian geese?(*runs away*)