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[Zzoram]

It would be so awesome if Geralt had to brew potions for clearing up warts or the clap.

He's immune to disease so he doesn't have to worry about catching anything as he beds all the women in the land.

 

[Ceebs]

I agree with that. I hate that the you can't go through the submerged road from the village to the tower and instead have to walk all the way around it.

Also, Wyvern on hard difficulty suck ;_;

Oh yeah, that is a giant pain in the ass.

 

[poisonelf]

I've been meaning to ask, what is a mature approach to sex in movies/games/literature according to some of the posters here? I keep hearing about "LOL sex in videogames, so immature!!1!" and I don't understand.

Should sexual relations simply not exist in story/character focused games? Because games are intrinsically "just for the lolz"? Should they lament the loss of innocence, philosophize the nature of love and provide diatribes on effect of sex in a man's and woman's psyche? Set up altars to the wonder that is the Goddess? I mean, WHAT?

In the Witcher, sex cards were immature. Now, sex scenes with gorgeous graphics are immature.

Actually, I find women throwing themselves to Geralt to be more than realistic. Sorry but not all sexual encounters are deep and meaningful. Really, most are about appeasing lust.

Is it because Geralt's lifestyle seems too flimsy? I've seen people who are just a bit tall and handsome lead similar lifestyles. Geralt in this world is something like Ronaldo, Brad Pitt, Bill Gates and Fedor Emilianenko in one, the best of each. You think his life wouldn't be full of sex?

I'm honestly trying to avoid becoming confrontational but some posts only make me think of "look how powerful a White Knight I am", or "my Women Studies teacher would approve!" and have no real meaning. Perhaps I'm wrong, if so show me the error of my ways, please.

It's rated M for fuck's sake.

 

[Kyaw]

ITT:

Sex in games = LOLZ
Sex in hollywood = so deep and beautiful

 

[Huevos de Oro]

Speak for yourself ;-)

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I know I'm late, but I couldn't resist. Lol.

 

[zoukka]

ITT:

Sex in games = LOLZ
Sex in hollywood = so deep and beautiful

Well anyone who glamours sex in hollywood movies should be ashamed and shut up obviously.

Sex in stories s necessary if is necessary to tell the story. I have nothing against sex in any medium, but when I see scenes that tell me nothing about the characters, I don't approve.

Some people approve because they see boobs and can jack off.

Also I haven't played Witcher 2 so I don't know if these scenes serve a purpose. They might for all we know.

 

[lictor]

Also I haven't played Witcher 2 so I don't know if these scenes serve a purpose. They might for all we know.

From that I've played, they more or less do. It isn't at all like in the original The Witcher where there was gratuitous fornication left and right, the sex scenes in The Witcher 2 feel motivated so far.

 

[sflufan]

From that I've played, they more or less do. It isn't at all like in the original The Witcher where there was gratuitous fornication left and right, the sex scenes in The Witcher 2 feel motivated so far.

I think the word you're looking for is "meaningful".

Though I guess sex can feel "motivated" too!

 

[antonz]

From that I've played, they more or less do. It isn't at all like in the original The Witcher where there was gratuitous fornication left and right, the sex scenes in The Witcher 2 feel motivated so far.

The Card system kinda trivialized sex but the idea which is part of the lore is the fact Witchers being sterile are a rather attractive idea to women wanting to get their knickers around their ankles.

Sterile Witcher means wild sex with no risk of a kid. All of the targets in the game mostly have an agenda or reason connected to their shagging Geralt. The woman who you save from getting gangraped who gets cozy with him,the Princess trying to manipulate geralt etc

 

[Slo]

Fantastic screens. Can't wait.

 

[Exuro]

I think the word you're looking for is "meaningful".

Though I guess sex can feel "motivated" too!

Every Hooker I sexed was meaningful. I even gave them flowers!

 

[Grinchy]

Every Hooker I sexed was meaningful. I even gave them flowers!

And how many times do I have to tell you that white roses are my favorite? No more freebies for you if you can't listen.

 

[Lain]

I've been meaning to ask, what is a mature approach to sex in movies/games/literature according to some of the posters here? I keep hearing about "LOL sex in videogames, so immature!!1!" and I don't understand.

Should sexual relations simply not exist in story/character focused games? Because games are intrinsically "just for the lolz"? Should they lament the loss of innocence, philosophize the nature of love and provide diatribes on effect of sex in a man's and woman's psyche? Set up altars to the wonder that is the Goddess? I mean, WHAT?

In the Witcher, sex cards were immature. Now, sex scenes with gorgeous graphics are immature.

Actually, I find women throwing themselves to Geralt to be more than realistic. Sorry but not all sexual encounters are deep and meaningful. Really, most are about appeasing lust.

Is it because Geralt's lifestyle seems too flimsy? I've seen people who are just a bit tall and handsome lead similar lifestyles. Geralt in this world is something like Ronaldo, Brad Pitt, Bill Gates and Fedor Emilianenko in one, the best of each. You think his life wouldn't be full of sex?

I'm honestly trying to avoid becoming confrontational but some posts only make me think of "look how powerful a White Knight I am", or "my Women Studies teacher would approve!" and have no real meaning. Perhaps I'm wrong, if so show me the error of my ways, please.

It's rated M for fuck's sake.

Sex is cool, and sex in games is cool, but sex is an intimate thing (unless one is a bit of an exhibitionist, which is totally hot), so many people simply are put off by it for whatever reason when it comes to a display that cheapens it in games/movies, is what I think.
What I find weird personally is the sex needing to serve a purpose or have some profound (plot) reason behind it. People in real life most of the time fuck simply to have fun, not for some deep meaningful purpose. Not that they can't do that too, still, sex is seen as a way to have fun. So why can't it be in a game as a way to have fun as well? Not that it having some plot reason behind it is bad, but if it doesn't have it, I don't see a problem either.

 

[pseudocaesar]

At least she has red hair. Thats awesome.

 

[Kyaw]

The problem with sex in video games i've seen so far is based on cheesy mini-games.
That's probably the main reason why people think sex in games are tasteless and immature.
From what we've seen so far sex in Witcher 2 is done rather tastefully compared to Witcher 1's sex cards which i had fun collecting...

 

[Snuggles]

It doesn't bother me in this case, because it's part of what The Witcher is about. Gerry is a lady killer and it only make sense that his conquests would be a part of his story. Sometimes it's a little cheesy or it makes me blush, but I wouldn't change a thing about it.

 

[poisonelf]

Sex in stories s necessary if is necessary to tell the story. I have nothing against sex in any medium, but when I see scenes that tell me nothing about the characters, I don't approve.

It's not every specific scene that needs to say something about the character. It's the fact that he is being promiscuous that is part of the character. It's like saying each and every dialogue or cutscene fight should add to the character.

Some people approve because they see boobs and can jack off.

Now you're just being mean because some people disagree? It's the age of untamed internet, I don't think anyone, anywhere, needs boobs in a video game to jack off.

What I find weird personally is the sex needing to serve a purpose or have some profound (plot) reason behind it. People in real life most of the time fuck simply to have fun, not for some deep meaningful purpose. Not that they can't do that too, still, sex is seen as a way to have fun. So why can't it be in a game as a way to have fun as well? Not that it having some plot reason behind it is bad, but if it doesn't have it, I don't see a problem either.

Thank you.. it's like a real life vs. portrayed ideal of puritan values clash. And I think it's funny that the more realistic approach to the situation is the one called out as immature by some people.

 

[LaserBuddha]

Sometimes it's simply fun to have risque stuff in a game. Some of you take yourselves way more seriously than you have any good reason to.

 

[Exuro]

Bunch of shots here. A few are NSFW

http://www.ripten.com/2011/04/17/the-witcher-2-150-ultra-quality-screens-to-die-for/

"I’ve also been told I can’t post any video yet, although I’ve already recorded 50gigs worth. Yet, as soon as I edit it all and get it approved by CDProjekt, you’ll be the first to know. "

 

[Kyaw]

Oh videos, 50gigs of it!
Sounds good, hopefully in really good quality... also a fuckton of compression on those shots...
I need to stop bitching about compression but it's really bad.

 

[~Kinggi~]

Bunch of shots here. A few are NSFW

http://www.ripten.com/2011/04/17/the-witcher-2-150-ultra-quality-screens-to-die-for/

"I’ve also been told I can’t post any video yet, although I’ve already recorded 50gigs worth. Yet, as soon as I edit it all and get it approved by CDProjekt, you’ll be the first to know. "

Jesus Christ, game looks incredible on Ultra graphics.

I also like these quotes:

These screens cover the entire prologue of The Witcher 2: Assassin’s of Kings. A prologue that not only brings you up to speed on the events preceding AoK that took place in the original Witcher, but one that also marvelously sets the stage for things to come

The game can branch in so many different directions that there are literally entire towns and cutscenes you may never, ever encounter. I’ve played through the prologue of AoK twice already, and upon making different decisions, I attained different results.

 

[Exuro]

Oh videos, 50gigs of it!
Sounds good, hopefully in really good quality... also a fuckton of compression on those shots...
I need to stop bitching about compression but it's really bad.

I know right? We get a few uncompressed shots that look glorious and then all of these compressed shots that make the game look really bad. His video will definitely look worse than the shots I bet.

You can always tweet him for some uncompressed shots.

 

[Kyaw]

Can you tweet him please?
I have a twitter account but it's long forgotten...

 

[~Kinggi~]

Characters look amazing.

 

[Exuro]

Can you tweet him please?
I have a twitter account but it's long forgotten...

I just made an account but have no idea how to tweet him lol.

 

[Kyaw]

lol, i followed him now, im guessing he has to follow me too in order for me to post on his... 'wall'..?
I'm clueless. X_x

 

[Tylahedras]

Game looks amazing, still disappointed the cancelled white wolf.

 

[Dennis]

"Your beast nabbed his nekker"

I have no idea what that means but I love that quote

 

[f0rk]

Did the original game ever move on to the brighter environments in these screenshots? I only played up to the first area but it wasn't really compelling enough for me to continue. I really like the look of this knight stuff.

 

[Kyaw]

Probably something to do with the

Spoiler

dragon

?

 

[I NEED SCISSORS]

"Your beast nabbed his nekker"

I have no idea what that means but I love that quote

Doesn't beat:

"Why do pricks go in cunts? It's the natural order of things."

 

[Dennis]

This is the face GAF prefers over Bronze God Geralt




SMH....SMH

 

[From The Dust]

"Your beast nabbed his nekker"

I have no idea what that means but I love that quote

I can take a guess

 

[poisonelf]

This is the face GAF prefers over Bronze God Geralt

Really, time heals. Try to forget and move on.

To be honest though the face seems to be kind of derp-ish after all. I thought it was just some bad angles. I still prefer it to the bronze metro-sexual one, but I think there was another version I preferred to this.

 

[Exuro]

This is the face GAF prefers over Bronze God Geralt

pic


SMH....SMH

How about a better shot where it's not from his chin to make it look so huge?

Or

 

[Kyaw]

'Your momma sucks dwarf cock' is obviously the best line.

 

[Complistic]

This is the face GAF prefers over Bronze God Geralt

Yes absolutely.

 

[Symphonic]

Never beat the first game, but this one is shaping up to look awesome. Question: does the first game pick up after the whole witch ordeal at all?

 

[Lain]

My computer totally sucks and it's not gonna get this game running decently, at all, but I'm so gonna buy it.

 

[Kyaw]

Never beat the first game, but this one is shaping up to look awesome. Question: does the first game pick up after the whole witch ordeal at all?

Of course it does!
You are just at the tip of the iceberg. This is nothing compared to the later game stuff.

 

[Clott]

Best in game boobs ever?

Spoiler

Yes.

Aaaand I would mod bronze god in ASAP.

 

[Echoplx]

This is the face GAF prefers over Bronze God Geralt

http://www.abload.de/img/witcher2-2011-04-13-00skad.jpg[img][url]


[B][B]SMH[/B]....SMH[/B][/QUOTE]

Really..? Please just give it up.

 

[szaromir]

Geralt's skin looks like Master Chief's armor.

 

[Cartman86]

Best in game boobs ever?

Spoiler

Yes.

Aaaand I would mod bronze god in ASAP.

I think the The Saboteur did it better.

 

[Typographenia]

Every time I see more from this game it makes me want it that much more.


I'm curious, do we know if it will be necessary to play the first before playing this to understand the story? I've been mulling it over getting the first, but I just haven't had the time lately to devote to an rpg. I'll be in summer soonish, though.

 

[Exuro]

So much detail in the game.

Dem tents
http://www.ripten.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/witcher2-2011-04-13-00-51-27-83.jpg

Dem bricks
http://www.ripten.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/witcher2-2011-04-13-01-47-02-59.jpg

Also loving the elven armor design(compressing is really ruining the detail)

I'm curious, do we know if it will be necessary to play the first before playing this to understand the story? I've been mulling it over getting the first, but I just haven't had the time lately to devote to an rpg. I'll be in summer soonish, though.

They've said a few times that TW2 will be it's own story, so you won't need to play the first. Those that do however will be able to take certain decisions and items from the first and they will be in the second in some form.

 

[Slo]

Characters look amazing.

OMG bald space marine. Bad art.

 

[EXGN]

Absolutely titillating, the breast pictures they've released yet. Might have to blow my tax money on a new laptop so I can play in all its glory.

 

[Huevos de Oro]

Characters look amazing.

Looks awesome. But I can't stop myself from thinking "Heavy" when I look at that guy. Lol.

 

[Forkball]

OMG bald space marine. Bad art.

But he has a cool head scar and a wooden spoon!