Even when Aard doesn't let you get in a kill (just running to make the attack can take too much time), it still works very well for keeping groups off of you. But, it's only good for enemies weak to it. Ghouls, for example, don't get affected by Aard at all.3) Use aggressive signs. Don't use Quen. Just try to make sure you don't get hit. And use Igni or Aard. Aard was very good in TW1 and TW2. Knock-downs meant certain death for the opponents. I haven't seen Aard be very good yet in TW3. However, Igni is awesome against anything that has a fur. They just burn. Igni is also good against any water-related enemies (drowners, water hag, etc). Make sure you make the best use of your signs. For Igni and Aard, try to use them at a time where you can hit more than 1 opponent (they are frontal cone attacks, so a big potential max total damage if you fight multiple enemies).
I've upgraded quen and use the exploding shield when hit perk. It works pretty good for me. Also if you do strong attack on a shield while you have quen on, it seems like it helps break some shields faster, at least ones that aren't full metal.Even when Aard doesn't let you get in a kill (just running to make the attack can take too much time), it still works very well for keeping groups off of you. But, it's only good for enemies weak to it. Ghouls, for example, don't get affected by Aard at all.
Also, you can use Quen, and should, if you want to make a strong attack on a strong enemy, especially once you have some adrenaline built up. I've found it work very well. Quen, rush in and attack, get hit, then go back to normal. With 2-3 adrenaline points, the damage dealt is not insignificant. I haven't upgraded any signs so far, so I'm not sure how well they scale.
Just checked the frames on my current settings described earlier. I'm getting anywhere from 40-45fps with the lowest being 35-38 in some areas. Feels like it plays fine for me.
Oh, got another tip:
8) When fighting a pack of humans, go kill the "ranged" first (the ones who shoot with a bow at you). They usually have little health and armor, and go down in 1-2 hits. If you leave those for last, they will do a large amount of damage to you during the whole fight. Take em out first. Then take out the "light enemies", the ones that you can kill with fast attacks. Leave the "heavy" enemies for last. The ones that have shields, the ones that have axes, and that require you to do strong attacks. When fighting bosses, usually take out the adds first, and the boss last. (Although there are probably exceptions, where the adds are invulnerable, or respawn, until you kill the boss).
I have had it happen when fighting a group of deserters, if you are positioned right, you can get the archer to hit and kill the other enemies. Does not happen very often but it can be done.
I should have said: "don't spend your stamina on Quen during combat". It's fine to apply Quen before you start a fight. As stamina regenerates quickly when you are not in combat yet.
And of course when you spend talent-points into one sign, but not another, it changes the equation.
My point was just: don't expect Quen to protect you while you slowly kill enemies. You need to be quick, and kill enemies before they kill you. As a rule of thumb. And of course, you should try not to get hit while fighting (positioning, singling out enemies, etc).
And as I said, I'm only level 6 or 7 at the moment. So what do I know ? My comment are based on experience from TW1 and TW2, other games, and a little bit TW3.
Oh, got another tip:
8) When fighting a pack of humans, go kill the "ranged" first (the ones who shoot with a bow at you). They usually have little health and armor, and go down in 1-2 hits. If you leave those for last, they will do a large amount of damage to you during the whole fight. Take em out first. Then take out the "light enemies", the ones that you can kill with fast attacks. Leave the "heavy" enemies for last. The ones that have shields, the ones that have axes, and that require you to do strong attacks. When fighting bosses, usually take out the adds first, and the boss last. (Although there are probably exceptions, where the adds are invulnerable, or respawn, until you kill the boss).
Probably already been asked in this epicly long thread (testament that the game is probably good). I heard it was more open world then other Witcher games, is this true? More like Elder scrolls like game?
Probably already been asked in this epicly long thread (testament that the game is probably good). I heard it was more open world then other Witcher games, is this true? More like Elder scrolls like game?
I guess they can take liberties with sorceresses and use "because magic" as the hand-waving catch-all explanation, but seriously that damned woman looks like she's straight out of a Pantene advert. Also, "I'm going to change into my travelling gear" she says, and then reappears in high heels. Prancing through the mud and monster entrails...
Guys, can I get into this game with out having played the other Witcher games in the series?
Also, what settings could I run it at with an i3-2100 and GTX460 ?
Absolutely. There is no RPG I can think of that's as open as W3.
PSA there's a pretty major bug that can cause story line quests to stop giving you any XP: http://www.reddit.com/r/witcher/comments/37khps/careful_bug_breaks_xp_rewards_for_quests_in_patch/
I honestly haven't been paying attention to XP rewards from quests, but that could explain why some people seem to be leveling much slower than others.
I was hoping the alternative Yennefer DLC might make her look less out of place in the game, but it only changed her clothes and if anything it's made her look more ridiculous.
I guess they can take liberties with sorceresses and use "because magic" as the hand-waving catch-all explanation, but seriously that damned woman looks like she's straight out of a Pantene advert. Also, "I'm going to change into my travelling gear" she says, and then reappears in high heels. Prancing through the mud and monster entrails...
Actually the main part of the Witcher III is Velen. Vizima is a single palace, Kaer Morhen is a tiny area, and Skellige seems like a Skyrim tack-on. I looked at 25 or so question marks in Skellige, Velen had 70. Jarls in the Witcher universe seem odd too. By the time you clear Velen it will take around 60hrs if not more, so I'd say its about the size of Skyrim.
I should have said: "don't spend your stamina on Quen during combat". It's fine to apply Quen before you start a fight. As stamina regenerates quickly when you are not in combat yet.
And of course when you spend talent-points into one sign, but not another, it changes the equation.
My point was just: don't expect Quen to protect you while you slowly kill enemies. You need to be quick, and kill enemies before they kill you. As a rule of thumb. And of course, you should try not to get hit while fighting (positioning, singling out enemies, etc).
And as I said, I'm only level 6 or 7 at the moment. So what do I know ? My comment are based on experience from TW1 and TW2, other games, and a little bit TW3.
Oh, got another tip:
8) When fighting a pack of humans, go kill the "ranged" first (the ones who shoot with a bow at you). They usually have little health and armor, and go down in 1-2 hits. If you leave those for last, they will do a large amount of damage to you during the whole fight. Take em out first. Then take out the "light enemies", the ones that you can kill with fast attacks. Leave the "heavy" enemies for last. The ones that have shields, the ones that have axes, and that require you to do strong attacks. When fighting bosses, usually take out the adds first, and the boss last. (Although there are probably exceptions, where the adds are invulnerable, or respawn, until you kill the boss).