jacksepticeye
Member
That's not a problem, that's how he blocks now. He casts an active Quen spell instead of using his sword. Apparently it's more "Witcher like"
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The Witcher 2 getting full combat rebalance mod with new animations and big changes
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That's not a problem, that's how he blocks now. He casts an active Quen spell instead of using his sword. Apparently it's more "Witcher like"
Resident4t.
Member
Do you have to start a new game for this to work properly?
jacksepticeye
Member
You don't HAVE to but it's advised due to the balance tweaks implemented. If you don't care about those then just play away
Huh, a lot like Witcher 1 then. I guess most of the differences in impact are felt within and between chapters then.
Safe to say that Geralt remains a pretty neutral figure always
Chapter 2 is completely different depending on a choice made in chapter 1. Chapter 3 is geographically the same, but the quests are very different.
Jay Shadow
Member
Like Sinatar says, the 2 paths are very very different. Quests, locations, and many characters are different.
There are basically 2 sides of the story, and you only see one side of it.
And the endings are a mix of your decisions along the way, sort of Fallout style.
OHHHH ok, cool then. Just gotta try this out.
cartoon_soldier
Member
Unh...so when I dodge now...he doesn't actually dodge...does a fly in the air motion.
Now getting my ass handed to me on normal.
Now getting my ass handed to me on normal.
Jay Shadow
Member
Covers the same ground as the roll, just looks different.
It's too buggy at the moment.
EatinOlives
Member
How exactly do you strafe? I thought it was going to be Dark Souls-esque where locking into an enemy meant strafing around them at all times but that's not the case at all from the little I played with this mod on.
Bruce Campbell87
Banned
big disappointed about this new combat edition. I'm very worried because Flash are working on The Witcher 3. They broken the CS with EE and now they've no idea for recover the good ideas from day1 release.
I can bet that people play the game rolling out and quen, rolling out and quen, won't notice any differences. They played the game with mouse and keyboard without seeing that was impossible to hit with wasd.
I can bet that people play the game rolling out and quen, rolling out and quen, won't notice any differences. They played the game with mouse and keyboard without seeing that was impossible to hit with wasd.
reinstalled the game for the first time since 2011 for this mod (used to have 570 now GTX 680)..but..
..
damn the game didn't aged well at all, really ugly looking game, I used to think it's pretty but now it's as ugly as Zoltan's butt, my eyes want to die.
Yea, I just started up and it doesn't look like it aged well, specifically the animations. I just can't help but notice geralt's ugly hair and the bad shadows. The game gets a lot prettier once you get to the forest from what I remember, so hopefully that holds up well.
You can only strafe while walking, not running. Proximity based too. Unfortunately nothing like DS.
reinstalled the game for the first time since 2011 for this mod (used to have 570 now GTX 680)..but..
..
damn the game didn't aged well at all, really ugly looking game, I used to think it's pretty but now it's as ugly as Zoltan's butt, my eyes want to die.
While there's some stuff that drags down the visuals, like the shadows, foliage pop-in and shitty hair, the game still looks pretty damn good.
SaberVulcan
Member
Well I guess I am playing through a 3rd time, guess I will do the Nightmare difficulty or whatever its called. Love this game, and all of these changes look great.
I H8 Memes
Member
Is this automatically added to the Steam version or do i have to download and install it manually?
Sentenza
Member
It's a mod, not a patch, so the correct answer is the latter.
jacksepticeye
Member
I was gonna make a video showing off stuff but it's hard to show off some of the stuff that was added without actually playing the game yourself to get a feel for it
I could make a video on installing mods but mine is the steam version ad all I did was click the .exe and away it went on its own.
I will update the links in the OP too
I'm so over The Last Remnant at this point - love the combat, but the game is dragging too long. So I'm debating whether to do another W3 playthrough with this mod or play Morrowind for the first time. Hmmmm, decisions, decisions. Though it sounds like I should wait for the bugs to worked out of this mod though.
I guess I do need to finish the FFV Fiesta though.
I guess I do need to finish the FFV Fiesta though.
Teleporter
Junior Member
So this mod is worth the try or not? I still need to finish this game and im about to start a new playthrough after finishing The Last of US (think im close... just got to spring time) and i need a new challenging game!
I NEED SCISSORS
Banned
woah, when the fuck was anisotropic filtering fixed?
game is instantly 1.5x better looking.
game is instantly 1.5x better looking.
GravityMan
Member
This guy has posted a few YT videos showing off this combat rebalance mod:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeGeF5eqhXc (Arena)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnHYnc56mGQ (very early in the game)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeGeF5eqhXc (Arena)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnHYnc56mGQ (very early in the game)
cartoon_soldier
Member
How do I uninstall this mod?
I undid the modules using the "Mods" option, but my old save games still show the new talent tree
Edit: There is an uninstaller. Yay.
I undid the modules using the "Mods" option, but my old save games still show the new talent tree
Edit: There is an uninstaller. Yay.
loganclaws
Plane Escape Torment
Any eta on a patch for the bugs?
Edit: From Flash:
Hey, guys.
I'd like to thank you all for the invaluable feedback I received in recent days. Here's a list of tweaks and fixes that will appear in upcoming update. ETA: this week.
CORE CHANGES
- Allowed Geralt to parry attacks from behind while he's standing still. I don't have animations to allow it for walking and running, which was the reason why it was disabled in initial mod release.
FIXES
- Fixed a bug with crafting schematics by removed whetstones from ingredient lists.
- Fixed wrong installation directory of localization strings.
- Fixed t-pose on throwing items while being in Focused Stance.
- Fixed becoming permanently stuck in casting animation of upgraded Axii Sign.
- Fixed Axii not having effect on enemies.
- Fixed locked rotation on opponent when rolling in strafing mode.
- Fixed fullscreen effect problem that occured when player maxed Adrenaline bar with skills Magic Atunnement, Adrenaline Rush or High.
- Fixed progression break on riposte phase in Tutorial.
- Fixed respec abilities removing core witcher skills.
BALANCE
- Increased damage of enemies in dark difficulty and removed their parry bonus.
- Increased Adrenaline generation from Signs for Signs tree ultimate skill.
- Put another effort to discourage players from immersion-breaking behavior where they constantly rolled behind enemy back to attack with impunity. Removing backstab damage bonus was not enough, so now enemies are allowed to Parry back attacks.
- Increased bosses' resistance to Yrden.
- Upgraded Quen stuns 3 enemies around Geralt.
- Reintroduced 2 second Stamina regeneration cooldown.
- Decreased base Igni damage to 10 and upgraded Igni damage bonus to 10. With Control over the Power skill, Petri's philter and Maribor Forest potions, player is still able to dish 108 Igni damage with 3 Vigor points.
- Increased number of meteorite ore available in shops.
- Increased hit points of celaeno harpies.
VISUALS
- Improved Igni special effect.
- Made enemies rotate to their targets on Aard hit and Parry.
OTHER
- Added more informations in skill descriptions.
Edit: From Flash:
Hey, guys.
I'd like to thank you all for the invaluable feedback I received in recent days. Here's a list of tweaks and fixes that will appear in upcoming update. ETA: this week.
CORE CHANGES
- Allowed Geralt to parry attacks from behind while he's standing still. I don't have animations to allow it for walking and running, which was the reason why it was disabled in initial mod release.
FIXES
- Fixed a bug with crafting schematics by removed whetstones from ingredient lists.
- Fixed wrong installation directory of localization strings.
- Fixed t-pose on throwing items while being in Focused Stance.
- Fixed becoming permanently stuck in casting animation of upgraded Axii Sign.
- Fixed Axii not having effect on enemies.
- Fixed locked rotation on opponent when rolling in strafing mode.
- Fixed fullscreen effect problem that occured when player maxed Adrenaline bar with skills Magic Atunnement, Adrenaline Rush or High.
- Fixed progression break on riposte phase in Tutorial.
- Fixed respec abilities removing core witcher skills.
BALANCE
- Increased damage of enemies in dark difficulty and removed their parry bonus.
- Increased Adrenaline generation from Signs for Signs tree ultimate skill.
- Put another effort to discourage players from immersion-breaking behavior where they constantly rolled behind enemy back to attack with impunity. Removing backstab damage bonus was not enough, so now enemies are allowed to Parry back attacks.
- Increased bosses' resistance to Yrden.
- Upgraded Quen stuns 3 enemies around Geralt.
- Reintroduced 2 second Stamina regeneration cooldown.
- Decreased base Igni damage to 10 and upgraded Igni damage bonus to 10. With Control over the Power skill, Petri's philter and Maribor Forest potions, player is still able to dish 108 Igni damage with 3 Vigor points.
- Increased number of meteorite ore available in shops.
- Increased hit points of celaeno harpies.
VISUALS
- Improved Igni special effect.
- Made enemies rotate to their targets on Aard hit and Parry.
OTHER
- Added more informations in skill descriptions.
Is the effect for Igni supposed to be missing right now? Mine just has a little flame appear in Geralt's hands when he casts it and then people a few feet away glow orange and take damage lol.
Also noticed that tapping the block button will cast whatever sign is selected, holding it will do the Quen thing. And then trying to cast Quen the old fashioned way doesn't work, it wears off after a second or so. Unless that's intentional.
Also noticed that tapping the block button will cast whatever sign is selected, holding it will do the Quen thing. And then trying to cast Quen the old fashioned way doesn't work, it wears off after a second or so. Unless that's intentional.
loganclaws
Plane Escape Torment
Without spoilers, what are the bugs?
Jay Shadow
Member
Dark is harder than Hard. Dark is Insane Difficulty without the perma death and plus a few extra craftable weapons. Although crafting those weapons can potentially make it easier than Hard difficulty.
Alcoholikaust
Member
yeah.. me too installing it again!
For me:
- follow bugged (in certain quests) (NPCs don't walk, walk back to where the quest started, stop walking etc.)
- had some problems with activating the next step in some side quests
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
Downloaded. Liking the combat changes so far. Game still looks ludicrously good.
bonesmccoy
Banned
I have only one bug so far: One of the characters (sorceress, can't remember her name) doesn't have a face. Her hair, neck, body - all there - but no face.
loganclaws
Plane Escape Torment
Downloaded. Liking the combat changes so far. Game still looks ludicrously good.
Are these default ultra settings or are you using some custom stuff?
Jay Shadow
Member
Yeah, I haven't gotten that far yet, but it's been reported on the redkit forums.
loganclaws
Plane Escape Torment
Latest update from Flash:
STILL INVESTIGATING
- Phillipa's missing head.
CORE CHANGES
- Allowed Geralt to parry attacks from behind while he's standing still. I don't have animations to allow it for walking and running, which was the reason why it was disabled in initial mod release.
FIXES
- Fixed wrong installation directory of localization strings.
- Fixed t-pose on throwing items while being in Focused Stance.
- Fixed becoming permanently stuck in casting animation of upgraded Axii Sign.
- Fixed Resonating Crystals not being affected by Aard and Igni in The Secrets of Loc Muinne quest.
- Fixed progression break on riposte phase in Tutorial.
- Fixed Axii not having effect on enemies.
- Fixed locked rotation on opponent when rolling in strafing mode.
- Fixed crafting schematics that didn't recognize their ingredients in crafting menus.
- Fixed fullscreen effect problem that occured when player maxed Adrenaline bar with skills Magic Atunnement, Adrenaline Rush or High.
- Fixed respec abilities removing core witcher skills.
- Fixed description in Falka's blood oil.
BALANCE
- Mage friendly fire doesn't affect Geralt and his allies.
- Increased Geralt's parry chance. First attack coming in quick succession will always be blocked unless Geralt performs an offensive action.
- Scaled down difficulty levels with Hard becoming new Dark difficulty.
- Scaled up damage reduction of armors.
- Decreased mage's block and spell block chance.
- Decreased spell block chance of Letho and elite kingslayers.
- Raised Letho's resistance to Yrden.
- Increased hit points of celaeno harpies.
- Reintroduced 2 second Stamina regeneration cooldown.
- Decreased base Igni damage to 10 and upgraded Igni damage bonus to 10. With Control over the Power skill, Petri's philter and Maribor Forest potions, player is still able to dish 108 Igni damage with 3 Vigor points.
- Increased duration of all potions and oils to 1 hour (was 10 minutes) with the exception of Cat potion, White Raffard Decoction and Anabolic Steroids.
- Changed the function of White Raffard Decoction to a very potent version of Swallow potion. Previously it worked like traditional healing potion known from other games.
- Added Gadwall potion recipy to Geralt's starting inventory. Previously it was only obtainable by unlocking Witcher Secrets skill in Alchemy tree - shouldn't be a requirement for items needed in quests.
- Decreased upgraded Aard stun chance to 10% (was 30%).
- Increased Adrenaline generation from Signs for Signs tree ultimate skill.
- Upgraded Quen stuns 3 enemies around Geralt.
- Increased the number of meteorite ores available in shops.
- Increased the number of rare ingredients available in shops.
- Put another effort to discourage players from immersion-breaking behavior where they constantly rolled behind enemy back to attack with impunity. Removing backstab damage bonus was not enough, so now enemies are allowed to Parry back attacks.
VISUALS
- Improved Igni special effect.
- Made enemies rotate to their targets on Aard hit and Parry.
OTHER
- Added more informations in skill descriptions.
STILL INVESTIGATING
- Phillipa's missing head.
CORE CHANGES
- Allowed Geralt to parry attacks from behind while he's standing still. I don't have animations to allow it for walking and running, which was the reason why it was disabled in initial mod release.
FIXES
- Fixed wrong installation directory of localization strings.
- Fixed t-pose on throwing items while being in Focused Stance.
- Fixed becoming permanently stuck in casting animation of upgraded Axii Sign.
- Fixed Resonating Crystals not being affected by Aard and Igni in The Secrets of Loc Muinne quest.
- Fixed progression break on riposte phase in Tutorial.
- Fixed Axii not having effect on enemies.
- Fixed locked rotation on opponent when rolling in strafing mode.
- Fixed crafting schematics that didn't recognize their ingredients in crafting menus.
- Fixed fullscreen effect problem that occured when player maxed Adrenaline bar with skills Magic Atunnement, Adrenaline Rush or High.
- Fixed respec abilities removing core witcher skills.
- Fixed description in Falka's blood oil.
BALANCE
- Mage friendly fire doesn't affect Geralt and his allies.
- Increased Geralt's parry chance. First attack coming in quick succession will always be blocked unless Geralt performs an offensive action.
- Scaled down difficulty levels with Hard becoming new Dark difficulty.
- Scaled up damage reduction of armors.
- Decreased mage's block and spell block chance.
- Decreased spell block chance of Letho and elite kingslayers.
- Raised Letho's resistance to Yrden.
- Increased hit points of celaeno harpies.
- Reintroduced 2 second Stamina regeneration cooldown.
- Decreased base Igni damage to 10 and upgraded Igni damage bonus to 10. With Control over the Power skill, Petri's philter and Maribor Forest potions, player is still able to dish 108 Igni damage with 3 Vigor points.
- Increased duration of all potions and oils to 1 hour (was 10 minutes) with the exception of Cat potion, White Raffard Decoction and Anabolic Steroids.
- Changed the function of White Raffard Decoction to a very potent version of Swallow potion. Previously it worked like traditional healing potion known from other games.
- Added Gadwall potion recipy to Geralt's starting inventory. Previously it was only obtainable by unlocking Witcher Secrets skill in Alchemy tree - shouldn't be a requirement for items needed in quests.
- Decreased upgraded Aard stun chance to 10% (was 30%).
- Increased Adrenaline generation from Signs for Signs tree ultimate skill.
- Upgraded Quen stuns 3 enemies around Geralt.
- Increased the number of meteorite ores available in shops.
- Increased the number of rare ingredients available in shops.
- Put another effort to discourage players from immersion-breaking behavior where they constantly rolled behind enemy back to attack with impunity. Removing backstab damage bonus was not enough, so now enemies are allowed to Parry back attacks.
VISUALS
- Improved Igni special effect.
- Made enemies rotate to their targets on Aard hit and Parry.
OTHER
- Added more informations in skill descriptions.