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MikeHawthorne

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Hi

I just installed The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt.

No problems installing but be warned there are a few strange things in the install process, mainly be sure to click on Options if you don't want to install on drive C:\, and instead of asking you to change disks it asks for the next file it needs, you have to insert the next disk and select the correct file from the on screen file manager.

I didn't know what was going on the first time.

The game looks fantastic and runs very smoothly on my computer.
Combat has a lot of options so it takes a while to get the hang of it.

I only played through the tutorial and I'm going to do it again. befor I go on into the game.

I looks like it's going to be a lot of fun.

Note: this game isn't for kids. LOL

It's pretty gritty.

Mike
 

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I also like the fact that once you make a potion it will always be in your inventory and replenish itself when you rest, as opposed to the earlier games where you had to make them over and over to keep them available.
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Damn I wondered why I couldn't make anymore... Thank you this has cleared up a mystery for me.
In battles I find pressing the 'Lock on target' key helps enormously (I've also popped this on my mouse using a thumb key, I also use another thumb key to cast signs) I changed the Tab button key which opens the signs panel to Q so it's a little nearer. I tend to use the roll command too as the new dodge skill is a little awkward to initiate.
As to what level I'm on I can't remember right now but I think it was the second...
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Re-installed Witcher 3 yesterday ready for the expansion. Damn, I'd forgotten how beautiful this game is:
An image from 'Really Windows 10, The Witcher 3...'. Screenshots from The Witcher 3 game showing scenic views, character interactions, and contemplative moments.


An image from 'Really Windows 10, The Witcher 3...'. Screenshots from The Witcher 3 game showing scenic views, character interactions, and contemplative moments.


An image from 'Really Windows 10, The Witcher 3...'. Screenshots from The Witcher 3 game showing scenic views, character interactions, and contemplative moments.


An image from 'Really Windows 10, The Witcher 3...'. Screenshots from The Witcher 3 game showing scenic views, character interactions, and contemplative moments.
 

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Patch 1.20 has just started downloading. At 2.5GB it's a reasonable size!
 

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Expansion is downloading now.. :)
An image from 'Really Windows 10, The Witcher 3...'. A character with swords overlooks a medieval camp with tents and soldiers in ruined surroundings.
 

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Beautiful game!
 

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William B said:
Beautiful game!
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Indeed it is.
When you first start playing the game you feel like taking screenshots everywhere and some of the vista's are literally stunning.
Like with every game it has it's faults but thankfully these are few and far between.
The expansion is now installed and is around 7.5GB which brings the games total size including all expansions and free releases to around 43GB!
 

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Those faults you speak of, sadly mostly with AMD processors and GPU's are now fixed.
 

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Lol I actually meant there is the odd buggy bit, I didn't realise AMD gpu's were having issues. I was reading in the STEAM forum that some bug's still aren't fixed apparently but whether thats user specific (probably lol) I'm unsure.
 

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Dawn:

An image from 'Really Windows 10, The Witcher 3...'. A game character on horseback overlooks a sunset landscape with HUD elements displayed.
 

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You know I had to log in just to give a like to that screenshot. Only gaming can take you to places like that. Thanks for that beautiful shot Ross.
 

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Old Game but a good one replaying. DSLOA Watchtower at night


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Hi Wiliam,
much thanks for the kind words. The game is so pretty you would be hard pressed to not take a good screenshot so it's not down to any skill on my part lol. The immersion you get from this game hopefully comes through the screenies too. This is a game for the ages and possibly 'one of' my fav's of all time.
 

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Awesome!! Is that Dungeon Seige? Hmm.. I don't think I played it..
 

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Yes that is Dungeon Siege. Around Xmas time they usually have a very low price for the bundle of DS games, This is one of those games where it's not so much about the eye candy it's about the game and the story. It's one of those games a well seasoned gamer has to play at least once like the original half life, or NOLF, Far Cry 1 etc.
 

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Death of a Royal Griffin
An image from 'Really Windows 10, The Witcher 3...'. Game scene at sunset showing a character on horseback next to a slain monster.



Hehe I still have my original copy of Far Cry sitting on the desk next to me, I really like some of the dev's work especially the Crysis franchise..

I'll keep an eye out for it (although knowing me and my short term memory I may have even played it at some point :D )
 

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Hey Mike: Just put a ssd in the pc you have now. They're real cheap now, not like when they first came out. Just make sure you get one that's 480-512GBs. in size, depending on how many games you have. Put the games on it and enjoy the speed. Just from experience get one that Samsung makes, so you can use Samsung Magician's Rapid Mode. On my Samsung 840 Pro with Rapid Mode enabled, I'm getting over 2000mbps reads on my current pc.
 

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I agree 480GB SSD's are where it's at price wise now :)
 

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Hey Mike: Check this link. I found a Samsung 850 EVO 500GB sata 6 ssd for $159.99 at Newegg. Not a bad price at all for a Samsung. SAMSUNG 850 EVO 2.5" 500GB SATA III 3-D Vertical Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) MZ-75E500B/AM - Newegg.com
 

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Add another game to my list. The graphics look terrific.
 

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Who's Mike?

oops don't worry I see it.
 

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Mike Hawthorne.
 

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