The Witcher 2 Assassins of Kings Thread

[digibucc]

liked and posted in your video, i personally use 1 5850 in each machine,
so i can play it in different rooms depending on what i'm doing atm.

good job on the vids question though, i don't recall "ubersampling", how
might i try that?

 

[alexsubri]

Thanks!

Ubersampling: high quality rendering mode under which whole scenes are rendered multiple times to provide the best possible textures, object details and anti-aliasing (superior to anti-alias and anisotropy even on the highest settings). Use with caution, only on top-end computers (best possible in terms of both GPU and CPU).

The first video I did it. It took a little toll on my GPU. I was getting around 10-25FPS on my cut scenes. I now get 35-45 FPS with my custom tweak. I base it on in between High and Ultra.

Here is my pic with "Ubersampling." I have a question for everyone; For those who have GTX 590 or ATI 5970 or 6990 show the "Ubersampling" with Red or Green font color.

There is about a 10-15% (guesstimate) improvement with Crossfire on. Tell me your avg FPS while playing and post me a photo of your settings. I will run a test on your settings and see if my GPU differs overclocked from your GPU.

 

[digibucc]

mine is similar, except i turned texture memory to large, and #shadowed lights to med.
lod is medium, and cinematic dof is enabled, as well as vsync.

this has been working good on my single 5850, i have to assume setting shadowed lights to
med instead of high is the reason, as other than that my settings are higher. is it cpu heavy maybe? i am using it on 5850s, same settings, on a i7 920 and a phenom ii 940

 

[alexsubri]

mine is similar, except i turned texture memory to large, and #shadowed lights to med.
lod is medium, and cinematic dof is enabled, as well as vsync.

this has been working good on my single 5850, i have to assume setting shadowed lights to
med instead of high is the reason, as other than that my settings are higher. is it cpu heavy maybe? i am using it on 5850s, same settings, on a i7 920 and a phenom ii 940

im going to try it, ill let you know

 

[Wrigleyvillain]

Patch 1.3 released

 

[alexsubri]

Patch 1.3 released

STEAM version coming soon.... nvm already here...

mine is similar, except i turned texture memory to large, and #shadowed lights to med.
lod is medium, and cinematic dof is enabled, as well as vsync.

this has been working good on my single 5850, i have to assume setting shadowed lights to
med instead of high is the reason, as other than that my settings are higher. is it cpu heavy maybe? i am using it on 5850s, same settings, on a i7 920 and a phenom ii 940

Thanks, I just realised my GPU was a little loose after I did my monthly maintance on my PC. I screwed in two nuts into the bracket to hold my GPUs down on the PCI-E slots get an avg of 50-60 FPS (vysnc helped I guess).

List of new Changes:

The Witcher module edition upgrade Edit
Start Windows® XP/Vista.
Exit all other applications. Start the Module.exe executable.
You must select the same language that you used for game installation.
Follow the remainder of the on-screen instructions to finish installing the module.
You do not need to install The Witcher Patch 1.1 or 1.2 prior installing the Module Edition. The game will be automatically patched to the Module Edition version 1.3.
The Witcher game Edit
Start Windows® XP/Vista.
Exit all other applications. Insert The Witcher disc into your DVD drive.
If AutoPlay is enabled, an installer will start.
If AutoPlay is not enabled, press the Windows® logo key + R to open the “Run” dialog.
Type D:Autorun and click on OK. Note: If your CD or DVD drive is assigned to a letter other than D, substitute that letter.
Follow the remainder of the on-screen instructions to finish installing The Witcher.
The game will start automatically after installation is finished.
Installation of DirectX®: The Witcher DVD-ROM requires DirectX® 9.0c or higher in order to run. If you do not have DirectX® 9.0c or higher installed, the installer will install the proper version.
Uninstall notes Edit
The Module Edition can be uninstalled only during the uninstallation of whole game.
Do not run file removepatch.exe" from game's directory.
Note: You must insert The Witcher disc into your DVD drive in order to play. Do not remove the DVD while playing!
Performance Tips Edit
The following video cards should be set to run at 800x600 with Low Detail settings: ATI RADEON 9800 Series, ATI RADEON X700 Series, ATI RADEON X1300/X1550 Series, NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT, NVIDIA GeForce 6600
The following video cards should be set to run at 1024x768 with Medium Detail settings: ATI RADEON X800 PRO, ATI RADEON X850 XT, ATI RADEON X1600 Series, ATI RADEON X1800 series, ATI RADEON X1950 Pro, ATI RADEON HD 2600 XT, NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GS, NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Series GPU, NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GT, NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT, NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GS, NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT
The following video cards should be set to run at 1024x768 with High Detail settings: ATI RADEON X1950 XTX, ATI RADEON HD 2900 XT, NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GTX, NVIDIA GeForce 7950 GX2, NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS, NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTX
NVIDIA advises to download latest drivers: http://www.nvidia.com/object/winvista_x86_163.69.html
New features and fixes Edit
The Module Edition Upgrade package updates the Witcher to version 1.3 and adds the functionality of running a user editable module. The sample module has been provided, offering a couple of hours of additional gameplay, which can be altered by the user using the Module Editor. The New Game main menu offers two options now: starting the regular game, or starting new adventure (new module).
WARNING! The Witcher 1.3 Module Edition is only partially compatible with saved games from previous versions (1.0, 1.1a, 1.2). Loading older saved games is still possible but may lead to unexpected behavior and other problems. The players are advised to restart the game from the beginning using The Witcher 1.3 Module Edition. Gameplay and text bugs fixed:

Fixed various localization issues for English, French, Italian, German and Spanish languages,
Fixed combat abilities 'Patinado' and 'Sinister' issue when proper modifier has not been applied correctly under given circumstances,
Code bugs fixed:
Fixed a few random crashes in Prologue and Chapters 1, 2 and 3,
Fixed crash in Chapter 4 when running near exit to lakeside from village to inn,
Fixed game crash when using Alt+Tab, especially while loading location or game,
Fixed dialogue camera shots on standing up characters,
Fixed issue with 'Game Paused' text disappear occasionally after exiting game panel when game was paused during opening of a panel,
Fixed issue with disabled attack when player holds block for a long time and then immediately tries to strike,
Fixed various issues regarding mousedrive steering and pathfinding,
Fixed weapon enchants not updating properly when switching weapon slots or dropping weapon from inventory panel,
Fixed issue with Geralt not attacking immobile creatures or not approaching objects from a certain distance,
Fixed issue with blocking middle mouse button during some cutscenes and when fistfight starts,
Fixed occasional issues with sheathing weapon after combat and on Alt+Tab,
Fixed issue with breaking meditation mode if Geralt is attacked when entering meditation,
Known Issues Edit
The Witcher may exhaust virtual address space when running on 32-bit Windows Vista. Microsoft has released a hotfix that addresses this problem. Please download the hotfix from the following location when playing the game on 32-bit Windows Vista: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/940105
The following video cards are not currently supported: S3 Colt, S3 S27, S3 S8, Intel GMA 950 based cards. Audio: Hercules Muse 5.1 (C-Media Audio).
The following processors are out of range: AMD Duron Series, AMD Athlon XP 2400+ through 3200+, AMD Sempron 2400+ through 2800+, and the INTEL Celeron Series.
Some bugfixes mentioned above will work only if a game is restarted from scratch, for some others a corresponding act needs to be restarted.
The Witcher supports only Creative EAX 4.0. If your soundcard uses other EAX version, use “Environmental Effects” option instead.
The Digital Distribution version of The Witcher (v.1.3) is not supported by Vista 64-bit systems.

 

[The_Ish]

I tried liking this game. I really enjoyed the first one. Even before the patched the 3min loading as soon as you entered or exited an instance. But it's mostly confusing. I can't thing of one thing i like about it so far. Apart for the graphics.

 

[alexsubri]

Yea I am getting the long load time problems too. It takes me like upwards of 30 seconds They need to fix this ASAP.

As for the new DLC. It's in Chapter 2 and you have to collect 60 Harpie Feathers and bring it back to the guy (forgot his name) and he will give you a lot of $$ and who knows even a suprise? It's right before the TROLL scene (have to rescue Trolls wife). In that area, especially near the cave there are many Harpies. I have 50 feathers right now, but I have to go to work. I will upload a video on Youtube later and show everybody.

 

[alexsubri]

UPDATE:

NEW VIDEO WITH NEW DLC

 

[alexsubri]

 

[The_Ish]

Yea I am getting the long load time problems too. It takes me like upwards of 30 seconds They need to fix this ASAP.

I was speaking of the first game. I didn't have any problems with loading times in assassins of kings.

 

[ViperXTR]

The Witcher 2 :Assassins of Kings v2.0 (kind like Enhanced Edition of the first game)

http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-W2AOKUS/the-witcher-2-assassins-of-kings-digital-premium

THE WITCHER 2 NEW & IMPROVED PC VERSION 2.0

Buy now The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings and update automatically to new & improved PC version 2.0!

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings version 2.0 is an update to The Witcher 2 even bigger than The Witcher: Enhanced Edition was to the original game. Version 2.0 is featuring a completely new Tutorial System perfect for all newcomers, a new difficulty setting called Dark crafted to appeal to hardcore fans, and an entirely new arcade-style game mode called Arena. Aside from this new content, version 2.0 includes all of the previously-released DLC – nine packs in all – as well as more than 100 technical improvements made to date, and an additional 40+ new technical and gameplay enhancements. All this makes The Witcher 2 version 2.0 the most polished and definitive edition of the game since the original release.

 

[Radi_SVK]

Hi guys,I went back to the game after some time cos I missed some rpg gameplay and of course I want to finish the game I have a little problem,which doesnt affect the gameplay at all,yet its somewhat annoying.Its a graphical glitch of some sort or something - Gerald's legs doesnt show LOL only his boots and the rest of the body
as auto patcher iin STEAM is enabled,the game should be up to date,Ive also tried fresh install,but no luck..anybody experienced this?pls give some advice,thanks!

 

[FordGT90Concept]

Probably involves a major update to their new DRM so screw that. Doesn't sound like anything fantastic was added anyway.

 

[Radi_SVK]

Doesn't sound like anything fantastic was added anyway.

So true,infact,before I didnt have any issues at all,or lets say nothing major..but now(just a minute ago all my HUD and GUI just disappeared,couldnt even quit the game,so had to stop the process)...silly

 

[alexsubri]

I haven't had any issues but I am going to play it again

The only thing is that my .NET Framework is funky because it always has to do a Maintenance and Repair Progress when I play it.

 

[DZZRtt]

The only thing is that my .NET Framework is funky because it always has to do a Maintenance and Repair Progress when I play it.

Yeah, i had it too. It's kinda annoying thing. Btw, 25 fps (high preset) is it ok for my rig? I'm getting it during a first fight, right after jupmping out seige tower alongside with king Foltest.

 

[MatTheCat]

What a freaking treat of a game!

The Witcher 2 Thread = 466 posts.
Skyrim Thread = 3668 posts and an 'Offical Sticky'.

What a bunch of sheep the world is full off.

That Sykrim is a boring bland sprawling repetative gayfest. What is wrong with people that they buy into all the hype instead of just admitting that they are bored out of their skulls with the empty landscapes, the sheer amount of pointless 'go there, get that' missions and the painfully boring never ending combat required to trudge through one fricking dungeon after another. Did I mention the gaylord dialogue and the complete lack of personality in any of the NPC's? Sheeeeesh...game of the year gimme a f-ing break!

The Witcher 2 on the other hand....wow what a f-king treat! Never seen anything quite like this before. Great combat, stunning graphics, characters brimming with individual personality and a gripping intriguing storyline that genuinely has you on the edge of your seat and is packed full of wit, wisdom, shocks and surprises.

I bought this on release but have never played it until now. How the hell Sykrim is rated above this is well beyond me......except that probably half of the gamers in the world are Americans (with plenty retards in other countries as well).

 

[ViperXTR]

love both games, what Skyrim lacks imo is the "epicness moments ", i guess its one of the downsides of having a user created character and having the personality decided by the player. The Witcher 2 had fixed character for Geralt and you will always remember him for being like that even when having several options with the dialogue/decision (i wished they brought back the more extreme decision making consequences in the first Witcher tho). I only replayed Witcher 2 twice tho for both paths, and havent played it ever since (might play it soon if im in themood), while in Skyrim and Bethesda's other titles, i could spend hundreds of hours for even just one character, usually depends on the player on how he/she imagines the gameworld/sandbox (simply ploughing through the quests is boring).

Another gem im playing (which may not appeal to most wrpg players) is Xenoblade (jRPG). It has the "epicness moments" and has sandbox style gameplay. Heck the gameworld itself imo is epic enough lol. (You live in the corpse of a super massive god/titan/sentinel). Last time i enjoyed a jRPG was back in the SNES and PS1 days.
Xenoblade is not having much media attention/hype being exclusive only to Wii (and Japan and Europe only, tho its now scheduled to be released in the US this April)

 

[Wrigleyvillain]

The Witcher 2 Thread = 466 posts.
Skyrim Thread = 3668 posts and an 'Offical Sticky'.

What a bunch of sheep the world is full off.

That Sykrim is a boring bland sprawling repetative gayfest. What is wrong with people that they buy into all the hype instead of just admitting that they are bored out of their skulls with the empty landscapes, the sheer amount of pointless 'go there, get that' missions and the painfully boring never ending combat required to trudge through one fricking dungeon after another. Did I mention the gaylord dialogue and the complete lack of personality in any of the NPC's? Sheeeeesh...game of the year gimme a f-ing break!

The Witcher 2 on the other hand....wow what a f-king treat! Never seen anything quite like this before. Great combat, stunning graphics, characters brimming with individual personality and a gripping intriguing storyline that genuinely has you on the edge of your seat and is packed full of wit, wisdom, shocks and surprises.

I bought this on release but have never played it until now. How the hell Sykrim is rated above this is well beyond me......except that probably half of the gamers in the world are Americans (with plenty retards in other countries as well).

You can make your fucking point without being a insulting dick, you know. And while TW2 is definitely underplayed and as such underrated I definitely don't agree with what you're saying. Skyrim grabbed and interested me way more than TW2 ever did (and I waited and tried again after "2.0" and also played and loved the first one). I will go back and play it at some point but if loving the time I've haivng playing Skyrim makes me a "sheep" then baaaahhhhh, foo.

 

[AsRock]

It is true that TW2 owns Skyrims story by a unbelievable amount.. I like both games a lot but shit at least i played though TW2 were as with Skyrim even how much i like it find my self playing Minecraft a lot more LMAO.

 

[Wrigleyvillain]

IDK, are you speaking of the specific story of Skyrim itself? Cause I find the TES world and lore to be much more engrossing. Not to take anything away from Geralt etc which is really cool too.

 

[digibucc]

witcher is very linear, and very story driven. skyrim is an open world to explore - i like skyrim's story more than oblivion's - but all elder scroll's stories are different from the witcher series.

witcher is concise & engaging, following geralt through his adventure. elder scrolls are epic and far-reaching, not following anyone particularly- even you , even if you're the dovakin and all that good stuff, you are still just a minor part in this huge world. it's woven together through pieces and substories.

totally different in my mind. if you are looking for a movie/book type story, beginning to end simple and engaging, go with witcher. i love the series. but elder scrolls is different. if you're looking for a tight in your face story with an elder scrolls game you're doing it wrong

 

[MatTheCat]

IDK, are you speaking of the specific story of Skyrim itself? Cause I find the TES world and lore to be much more engrossing. Not to take anything away from Geralt etc which is really cool too.

The problem with Skyrim is it takes a 5 hour playing session in order to gain the same sense of intrigue in this vast virtual world as you can get from 30 minutes of playing The Witcher 2. And before you state that this is because Skyrim is open and free roaming whereas the Witcher follows a much tighter and more stage managed script, I would make the same comparison between any Bethesda game (I have thought pretty much the same about them all) and Gothic1+2 / Risen, and those are large open free roaming arcade action RGPs.....but they are interesting from within 5 minutes of turning them on with all the same rewards for the long concentration span gamer who is willing to spend hours at a time immersed in a virtual fantasy land.

The problem with Bethesda games is that they are just boring. Admittedly they are stunningly presented;they are filled with cracking ideas, they must have taken a hell of a lot planning; and in there somewhere is a master piece screaming to get out like if they remade Star Wars with all the same scenes in it but padded it out by putting in lots more pointless laser gun battles and included scenes of Han Solo et al tidying up and brushing thier teeth. Such a film would bore most cinema goers to death but undeniably, somewhere in there would still be an amazing film.

Anyways.......I am off to play the Witcher 2 right now......and unlike Skyrim, I dont have to get drunk or high in order to feel motivated to play it.....the pace of the game is electric and I cant wait..

....even better....2moro I get my 7970 and will be able to turn my shadows up from 'Medium' to 'High' or even 'Ultra' and still get a solid 60FPS.....great investment!

 

[digibucc]

Risen is a great game, but the story is plain jane rpg. gothic stories are nothing special either. i just plain disagree with you, elder scrolls stories are better than gothic or risen, and the reason witcher is more engaging is because it's a movie script.