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i feel like the gwent discussion should be in another thread tbh
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I've not played W1 or W2, can someone tell me why exactly Dandelion and Geralt are buddies? The dude's hilarious but they really don't seem like the types to bro down.
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Jun 10, 2015 23:26
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Million Ghosts posted:I've not played W1 or W2, can someone tell me why exactly Dandelion and Geralt are buddies? The dude's hilarious but they really don't seem like the types to bro down. Strange... I don't remember how it exactly happened in books. Dandelion was always... around. Well after quick googling I found this: quote:Dandelion: Millet and mosquitoes! That reminds me of our first expedition together to the edge of the world, he said. Do you remember? We met at the fête in Gulet and you persuaded me —
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Jun 10, 2015 23:34
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They met way before that, I think when Geralt encounters the gold dragon (saskia's dad) and saves him. Then they meet again in Novigrad, Dudu is there too. Eh just watch the Hexer TV series 
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Jun 10, 2015 23:35
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Dandelion is Geralt's true waifu. I could listen to them friendly-bicker back and forth forever and ever and I would play a game that is just that. Geralt wandering the land slaying demons while Dandelion does absolutely nothing but banter with him and take the credit afterward.
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Jun 10, 2015 23:38
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sauer kraut posted:They met way before that, I think when Geralt encounters the gold dragon (saskia's dad) and saves him. what were they thinking making the pronunciation of dudu doo doo
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Jun 10, 2015 23:39
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Just beat (endgame spoilers) Imlerith. Christ, that finisher was absolutely brutal. And there's still more! I can't believe how much great poo poo they've crammed in here, christ.
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Jun 10, 2015 23:43
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CJacobs posted:Dandelion is Geralt's true waifu. I could listen to them friendly-bicker back and forth forever and ever and I would play a game that is just that. Geralt wandering the land slaying demons while Dandelion does absolutely nothing but banter with him and take the credit afterward. Good news! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_Ju8WVY2a4
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Jun 10, 2015 23:43
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Bear armor looks comfy as gently caress. I just wish it had the tubby fatso griffin skillset, because my Geralt is all Igni every day
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Jun 10, 2015 23:48
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The Peter Griffin Armor is all about lighting things on fire all day every day, and I'm not ashamed to wear it 
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Jun 10, 2015 23:53
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Generic Monk posted:am i the only person in this thread who hasn't touched gwent at all? beyond a single match i quit halfway through. my mild antipathy towards gwent is such that at least a few NPCs have died over it. Count me in, I tried it and hate it. Not my cup of tea at all. There's that quest in Novigrad where there's a choice between playing gwent and offing some guy. I didn't even hesitate to off the guy. I miss dice poker, they should have kept it in. At least they kept the fisticuffs in.
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Jun 10, 2015 23:59
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hey so no spoilers but i feel like maybe i did this the wrong way ?? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVwPLH6sy-c
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Jun 11, 2015 00:07
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oddium posted:hey so no spoilers but i feel like maybe i did this the wrong way ?? Saved you a swim!
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Jun 11, 2015 00:08
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sauer kraut posted:They met way before that, I think when Geralt encounters the gold dragon (saskia's dad) and saves him. Nah, they were buddies around that time already. Dandelion is Geralt's best friend because they've known each other for a long time and been through a whole lot of stuff together.
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Jun 11, 2015 00:10
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Generic Monk posted:am i the only person in this thread who hasn't touched gwent at all? beyond a single match i quit halfway through. my mild antipathy towards gwent is such that at least a few NPCs have died over it. No dozens of people have made this same uninteresting post.
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Jun 11, 2015 00:13
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oddium posted:hey so no spoilers but i feel like maybe i did this the wrong way ?? I still have no idea how you're supposed to get in there the normal way. I just hopped across the gap, rolled up a hill while Geralt complained about his broken kneecaps, and then got out before the wyvern wrecked my poo poo.
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Jun 11, 2015 00:18
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oddium posted:hey so no spoilers but i feel like maybe i did this the wrong way ?? Did the exact same thing. Tried Aarding it, crossbowing it, igni...jumped and found I could grasp the edge. Went right instead of left, but I was able to scale the wall and hop over. Then I went downstairs and was all  Edit: That wyvern is the easiest monster to beat even if you're underleveled. Just crossbow it while it's over water, done.
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Jun 11, 2015 00:19
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CJacobs posted:I still have no idea how you're supposed to get in there the normal way. I just hopped across the gap, rolled up a hill while Geralt complained about his broken kneecaps, and then got out before the wyvern wrecked my poo poo. There's an underwater cave
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Jun 11, 2015 00:20
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Yeah. If you read the quest or map marker it says it use to be a cove for pirate smugglers or something along those lines. Pretty obvious that you had to swim in from that. I jumped it though.
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Jun 11, 2015 00:24
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Wow Geralt is kind of a dick about getting paid if you happen across a notice board quest and do it before finding the quest giver. I just did one where he saved a couple of traveling merchants from a royal wyvern. Upon getting to the guy that put up the notice, Geralt interrupted his dialogue and instead of saying "yup took care of the wyvern" he opened with "wyvern killed a bunch of your guys but the ones that lived should be here soon, can't wait for my payment lol". When the dude asked if Geralt had any proof, Geralt did not produce the trophy he took from the wyvern and instead countered with "well fine we'll just wait till those dudes get back but then you'll have to pay me more sooo". I mean I guess I don't blame him but jeez man at least warn me before you're just gonna be a dick to a guy like that. edit: And the guy just accepted that for an answer, too! He was just like "well fine but the gods'll sort ye out if yer lyin'" and it's like what a pushover!
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Jun 11, 2015 00:24
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CJacobs posted:
Are you going to argue with the mutant murderbeast that is the Butcher of Blaviken?
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Jun 11, 2015 00:27
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Holy poo poo the Cabaret quest gets dark fast 
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Jun 11, 2015 00:54
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OAquinas posted:The Peter Griffin Armor is all about lighting things on fire all day every day, and I'm not ashamed to wear it I prefer the school of the Willfrey fucked around with this message at 01:02 on Jun 11, 2015 |
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Jun 11, 2015 01:00
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sauer kraut posted:They met way before that, I think when Geralt encounters the gold dragon (saskia's dad) and saves him. The first thing Geralt says when seeing Dandelion in that story is "Dandelion!" and Dandelion responds with "Geralt, what a surprise! Is it really you?" They knew each other before any short story IIRC. GrossMurpel fucked around with this message at 01:07 on Jun 11, 2015 |
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Jun 11, 2015 01:03
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I like to pretend Dandelion is another law of surprise baby. Ciri's adopted brother.
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Jun 11, 2015 01:07
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sauer kraut posted:They met way before that, I think when Geralt encounters the gold dragon (saskia's dad) and saves him. Pretty sure they were already friends before the books start. Geralt doesn't meet Yennefer or Triss for the first time in the books either, as I recall. They're pre-established relationships.
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Jun 11, 2015 01:10
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Manatee Cannon posted:Pretty sure they were already friends before the books start. Geralt doesn't meet Yennefer or Triss for the first time in the books either, as I recall. They're pre-established relationships. That depends on what you mean by "in the books". The Last Wish certainly is the first time Geralt and Yen met.
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Jun 11, 2015 01:13
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Looking up music on youtube got me spoiled on a couple of fairly major plot points. Thanks for that, internet. 
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Jun 11, 2015 01:19
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Another fun thing I took a screencap of and forgot about : I crafted the enhanced cat armor before I was the appropriate level for it because I forgot that was a thing after wearing the Griffin set for 10 billion years, so my Geralt got to run around like this: For two whole levels, carrying around clothes that he couldn't put on because he just could not figure out how I guess.  edit: Also just noticed I didn't have AA on in this shot, which is weird because I have it on now and can't remember ever switching it!
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Jun 11, 2015 01:20
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Coulda just put on another shirt
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Jun 11, 2015 01:21
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GrossMurpel posted:That depends on what you mean by "in the books". The Last Wish certainly is the first time Geralt and Yen met. However he's clearly known Dandelion for a while before any of the bard's appearances in that book. He's in two stories in that one, if I recall, right? The titular one with Yen, and one where he and Geralt are captured by a Scoia'tael elf dude? Manatee Cannon posted:Coulda just put on another shirt Ugh, a doublet?
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Jun 11, 2015 01:24
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Just got to Skellige & holy poo poo the writing for Geralt and Yens sarcastic adventures is great.
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Jun 11, 2015 01:25
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Gaz-L posted:However he's clearly known Dandelion for a while before any of the bard's appearances in that book. He's in two stories in that one, if I recall, right? The titular one with Yen, and one where he and Geralt are captured by a Scoia'tael elf dude? Yeah, Last Wish and Edge of the World. He's also in Voice of Reason (framing story), if you consider that a short story. quote:Ugh, a doublet? 
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Jun 11, 2015 01:29
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Manatee Cannon posted:Coulda just put on another shirt I could have, yeah, but where's the fun in that! Making Geralt approach people not as Witcher, Killer of Demons but as Homeless Witcher, Unshaven Facial Hair of Demons was quite enjoyable.
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Jun 11, 2015 01:29
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Million Ghosts posted:Holy poo poo the Cabaret quest gets dark fast Having caught up on the thread, this is pretty great, as the same post happens like every 4th page. Also, the expresions/body language in the game are great, I went back and did the (post-Kaer Morhen spoilers)visit to Emhyr with Ciri, and her face when her birth-dad offers her real dad money for bringing her 'home' is heartbreaking, followed by the super-  when Geralt turns it down, and the little squeeze of his hand.
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Jun 11, 2015 01:35
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my favorite witcher work involves curses and the lifting of them that is my specialty as a witcher
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Jun 11, 2015 01:39
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EvilTobaccoExec posted:my favorite witcher work involves curses and the lifting of them This is probably actually canon, considering all the curse-lifting Geralt winds up doing--both in the books and in the games.
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Jun 11, 2015 01:42
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Levantine posted:Gwent outright sucks before you get some cards. The best way to do Gwent (kind of min-maxxy) is to travel to every town/city with a bar, buy cards and buff up your deck before you get started. Otherwise, you can rely on weather to beat monster decks but that's hit or miss too. Until you get spies/decoys, it's hard to win against anyone, let alone the big boys. pumping up the nilfgard deck with those 10 damage archers helps too. claywitch and oreton i think?
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CJacobs posted:Dandelion is Geralt's true waifu. I could listen to them friendly-bicker back and forth forever and ever and I would play a game that is just that. Geralt wandering the land slaying demons while Dandelion does absolutely nothing but banter with him and take the credit afterward. After saving Zoltan and Dandelion in Flotsam in Witcher 2, you get to talk to them a bit about what they've been up to. The ensuing conversation about Zoltan's failed betrothal and Dandelion double-agenting around instantly sold me on the characters. So much so that I ended up reloading a save there to show my wife how just some random bar conversation can bring so much flavor and show that these people really are friends with a history. So much better than some poo poo empty protagonist game where you make your own self-insert character. (PS Zoltan is the best) A side question about Witcher 2: I've been a bit torn about my decision to save Saskia instead of Triss due to the pogroms that get incited against the mages if you do so. Has anyone seen/compared the two outcomes? As far as I can tell we don't see hide nor hair of Saskia/Iorveth in 3 so far, but I wonder if I could prevent the pogrom if some more of your mage buddies might show up in 3 due to not being dead.
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Kaedric posted:A side question about Witcher 2: I've been a bit torn about my decision to save Saskia instead of Triss due to the pogroms that get incited against the mages if you do so. Has anyone seen/compared the two outcomes? As far as I can tell we don't see hide nor hair of Saskia/Iorveth in 3 so far, but I wonder if I could prevent the pogrom if some more of your mage buddies might show up in 3 due to not being dead. there are none that i can tell, either way. which is probably wise honestly
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