The Witcher 3

[Fresh Tendrils]

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I sell nearly everything apart from the crafting stuff. Even then I will portion out certain ingredients and sell them - especially after I have crafted upgraded equipment.

DLC coming this week. One new side quest and an alternative look for Yennefer.

Edit: I found a pretty good Gwent strategy and overview that might be useful for people. http://www.vg247.com/2015/05/22/the-...n-gwent-guide/

[Chizzypoof]

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Speaking of mutagens... I can't find any red ones. Anyone have luck with finding red mutagens? I didn't know what I was doing early on, but I've been upgrading my red (attack stuff).

From what I've seen, red mutagens drop from dracnoids.

Anyone else love the swords in this game? I found silver sword yesterday that has a great looking hilt and a white sleeve. I like how each relic sword has a unique look.

I also like how your skill in combat is more important than the swords you use. I was using a level 4 sword that had 3 rune slots until level 11. The swords I found had better base attack stats but couldn't compare to the additional stats my level 4 had.

[CMH]

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I have read a few places that said some quests only appear or become accessible if other quests are done beforehand.

I think the point being that the game has several different endings (or maybe few or a couple. Not sure).

And if you can't complete certain missions then you simply don't affect that part of the story which obviously could have a chain effect later down the road.

If everyone follows a guide step-for-step, then everyone will see the same ending and the point of influencing the world around you with the decisions you make is moot.

[Hoos]

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I just downloaded and started playing the game on Sunday. Love it so far but I am confused with the notification boards in the villages and how side jobs and contracts are gathered. In the very early going I somehow got a handful of side jobs or Witcher contracts (as they were labeled) in the menus. The ones that I had are completed but I can't figure out how to get more

I was under the impression that removing the notices from the village bulletin boards would provide that kind of side tasks, but the last 15 or so that I have removed does not show up in my inventory or quests screen. I am clueless since the DL version does not come with a manual nor does the menu stuff I have found give any information.

Could someone possibly help me out and explain how to get these things to show up?

[ImTellinTim]

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I thought the guy on the Conan Clueless Gamer video said there are 36 endings.

[Fresh Tendrils]

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I just downloaded and started playing the game on Sunday. Love it so far but I am confused with the notification boards in the villages and how side jobs and contracts are gathered. In the very early going I somehow got a handful of side jobs or Witcher contracts (as they were labeled) in the menus. The ones that I had are completed but I can't figure out how to get more

I was under the impression that removing the notices from the village bulletin boards would provide that kind of side tasks, but the last 15 or so that I have removed does not show up in my inventory or quests screen. I am clueless since the DL version does not come with a manual nor does the menu stuff I have found give any information.

Could someone possibly help me out and explain how to get these things to show up?

I believe the notices with a wax seal are actual contracts/side quests, but the notices without are just either random community messages or will put a ? on the map.

There should be a notice board at every village. There are also random encounters and characters marked with ! on the map that will give quests, too. Some characters featured in the main quest line will also have additional side quests.

[Chizzypoof]

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Re:Bloody Baron (Whispering Hillock Tree)

I love the ripple effect of these decisions - it makes games like Mass Effect seem silly with such obvious decision baiting. Here, however, you simply continue on with the dialogue in a natural way and things just happen. A lot of "oh, damn" moments so far.

Where is the Towerful of Mice quest/contract?

Keira gives you the Towerful of Mice quest/contact.

What's funny is I just completed Family Matters / Bloody Baron quest line last night. Just reading your spoilers shows how different our game is already.

Spoilers if you want to read how I approached it. The spoilers below will go up to the end of the Family Matters quest. I will try to keep it vague.

Spoiler

I ended up killing the tree a decision that weighed heavy on my mind, but I lived with it. When the witches talked to me I knew I messed up.

Fast forward to the Family Matters quest. I uncover that Ana is the Gran and discover the daughter is a Witch Hunter. I find the daughter in Oxford and tell her about her mom. She sets out to kill the witches. I tell the Baron and the Baron asks me to go with him to kill the witches.

That's where I left it last night. I'm going to have a family reunion at the witches bog.

[GOBLUE_08]

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I've only played a couple hours so far but I really like what I've seen. Definitely have my pc a workout too, I haven't heard the fans that loud in a while.

[Fresh Tendrils]

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Keira gives you the Towerful of Mice quest/contact.

What's funny is I just completed Family Matters / Bloody Baron quest line last night. Just reading your spoilers shows how different our game is already.

Spoilers if you want to read how I approached it. The spoilers below will go up to the end of the Family Matters quest. I will try to keep it vague.

Spoiler

I ended up killing the tree a decision that weighed heavy on my mind, but I lived with it. When the witches talked to me I knew I messed up.

Fast forward to the Family Matters quest. I uncover that Ana is the Gran and discover the daughter is a Witch Hunter. I find the daughter in Oxford and tell her about her mom. She sets out to kill the witches. I tell the Baron and the Baron asks me to go with him to kill the witches.

That's where I left it last night. I'm going to have a family reunion at the witches bog.

Spoiler

I went to visit the daughter in Oxenfurt first since her location was already revealed by the fisherman who helped them escape. Now I'm wondering if I can go back to Oxenfurt and fill in the daughter about her mom and have her and her fellow witch hunters swoop down on Crookback Bog. Perhaps this is the basis of Return to Crookback Bog that I see popping up?

Its funny, but I had the same feeling as you did when I talked to the witches.

[Mabster]

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Everything varies so much. I was just lenient with a bandit gang in a side quest and I wouldn't be the least bit surprised to see that come back to backfire against me later.

Everything is so well written I truly feel like every choice matters.

[Chizzypoof]

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Spoiler

I went to visit the daughter in Oxenfurt first since her location was already revealed by the fisherman who helped them escape. Now I'm wondering if I can go back to Oxenfurt and fill in the daughter about her mom and have her and her fellow witch hunters swoop down on Crookback Bog. Perhaps this is the basis of Return to Crookback Bog that I see popping up?

Its funny, but I had the same feeling as you did when I talked to the witches.

Spoiler

Yes, I think that's the name of the quest I am on. It's awesome because I told the witches that I will be back to kill them. Witchers always keep their word.

[Hoos]

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I believe the notices with a wax seal are actual contracts/side quests, but the notices without are just either random community messages or will put a ? on the map.

There should be a notice board at every village. There are also random encounters and characters marked with ! on the map that will give quests, too. Some characters featured in the main quest line will also have additional side quests.

Thanks! I do recall seeing the mention of random village news like notifications in a tutorial pop up on the screen, but it went away very quickly. I'll definitely keep my eyes open for notices with a seal on them though, as well as the other stuff you mentioned

[Keirik]

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I just downloaded and started playing the game on Sunday. Love it so far but I am confused with the notification boards in the villages and how side jobs and contracts are gathered. In the very early going I somehow got a handful of side jobs or Witcher contracts (as they were labeled) in the menus. The ones that I had are completed but I can't figure out how to get more

I was under the impression that removing the notices from the village bulletin boards would provide that kind of side tasks, but the last 15 or so that I have removed does not show up in my inventory or quests screen. I am clueless since the DL version does not come with a manual nor does the menu stuff I have found give any information.

Could someone possibly help me out and explain how to get these things to show up?

Not every notice on the board is a quest. Some are just what they are, notices. Read a few of them and you'll see what i mean. I take them all anyway so allow the possibility of them being replenished at a later date with a possible quest.

[BroPeezy925]

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What level is everyone at? I'm level 14. I'm doing everything that us my level or below... I just finished "The Griffin school treasure hunt". You get some awesome stuff

I'm on level 20. This game is amazing.

[The JareBear]

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Re:Bloody Baron (Whispering Hillock Tree)

Spoiler

The whole Gran and Ladies of the Wood (pause) angle made me uneasy of them. Plus, Geralt has a knack of avoiding unnecessary killing in my game and I decided to free the tree spirit.

I'm not sure if anything differs with the town, but the tree spirit becomes Black Beauty (literally) and frees the children on the bog. I could tell by the conversation that the Ladies of the Wood were displeased with my decision and keep Gran/Anna Stranger in the bog (I'm not sure if you can take her back to the Baron or not?).

The fallout with Anna and Baron is...yeah. Certainly worth going back and changing your decision.

I love the ripple effect of these decisions - it makes games like Mass Effect seem silly with such obvious decision baiting. Here, however, you simply continue on with the dialogue in a natural way and things just happen. A lot of "oh, damn" moments so far.

Where is the Towerful of Mice quest/contract?



I just got up to level 11 and have collected the same Griffin School armor pieces and diagrams. I just need to find an appropriate leveled blacksmith so I can get the blades.

My bad man

Holy cow I feel crappy

I thought that people had to do Keira's quests before getting to Bloody Baron. I totally ruined that part. I won't make that mistake again. I will approach spoilers very specifically and cautiously here on out.

Seriously, please forgive me