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[ScepticMatt]

Cuts from the recently released trailer (gamersyde version)

Geralt of Rivia
Witcher 1/2

Witcher 3
http://a.pomf.se/jgbsvd.webm

Triss Merigold
Witcher 1/2

Witcher 3
http://a.pomf.se/luyqnd.webm

Dandelion
Witcher 1/2

Witcher 3
http://a.pomf.se/ynmrsh.webm

Eskel
Witcher 1

Witcher 3
http://a.pomf.se/ekrfkt.webm

Vesemir
Witcher 1

Witcher 3
http://a.pomf.se/jmmkzg.webm

Lambert
Witcher 1

Witcher 3
http://a.pomf.se/iixsst.webm

Ciri
Book covers:

Witcher 3:
http://a.pomf.se/jcjiah.webm

Yenneffer
Witcher 2 art/Book art

Witcher 3:
http://a.pomf.se/avamwm.webm

Emperor Emhyr var Emreis
Witcher 3:
http://a.pomf.se/ueexil.webm

King of the Wild Hunt
Witcher 1

Witcher 3
http://a.pomf.se/cpgllf.webm

 

[georly]

Thank you for that. As someone who played W1/2 but never beat them, this was very helpful.

 

[Dr_Boris_Goltz]

Rad post... Game looks amazing.

I don't think I've ever been more excited for a game.

It's been a while since I played 2, is there a good place to catch up on the story, including nuances that might have been glossed over?

 

[-MD-]

I finished both W1/2 and I don't remember half these characters. I should really replay them, or at the very least the first one.

 

[Dawg]

 

[Exuro]

Refreshing to see the witchers from tw1 updated.

 

[FloweryMarston]

2spooky

 

[luxarific]

I will never understand how the full set of novels have not yet been translated into English. Witcher is now a well-known and popular VG series. The target audience is gamers who buy novelizations of the games they play, not the general fantasy readership.

 

[Katze mit Hut]

My most wanted game so far... If any game announced at E3 wants to conquer that position it has to make an extraordinary epic impression.

 

[Vulcano's assistant]

This evil dude with Yeneffer is the king of the wild hunt in its W2 version

 

[Savitar]

Funny thing about mask guy is that he's probably just random guard or part of a honor guard type deal and no one of great consequence in game.

 

[Jay Shadow]

I will never understand how the full set of novels have not yet been translated into English. Witcher is now a well-known and popular VG series. The target audience is gamers who buy novelizations of the games they play, not the general fantasy readership.

I think they finally realize this now, considering we've gotten 2 in the last year. Took them way too long though.

 

[toastyToast]

New Dandelion is an unnecessary huge improvement. The new models ;_;

The Wild Hunt armours look so fucking cool too

 

[Sendero]

The temple to where Ciri is running, looks similar to the one where Gerald had the final confrontation with the

Spoiler

future's Source kid

on The Witcher 1.

Look:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLD922B1DD2B72E361&feature=player_detailpage&v=339dH_3oD_k#t=365

 

[kazebyaka]

I really wish they kept a consistent look throughout the series

 

[Zios]

Poor Zoltan...

 

[Jay Shadow]

The temple to where Ciri is running, looks similar to the one where Gerald had the final confrontation with the

Spoiler

future's Source kid

on The Witcher 1.

Look:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLD922B1DD2B72E361&feature=player_detailpage&v=339dH_3oD_k#t=365

I saw a long shot of an area that looked similar too. Book spoiler

Spoiler

Ciri is believed to be a big part of the prophecy that brings that ice age.

 

[Jb]

God Triss looks so good in 3.

 

[teokrazia]

Old witcher fellas! \o
Yennefer! :O

 

[SpacePirate Ridley]

Dat spanish covers! So proud of having the hard covers, although the last book is only two volumes in the soft covers, hard covers get it as one, so you loose Triss. But you cant find it without text in the first book with all the rest of the character art.

 

[EasyMode]

I really wish they kept a consistent look throughout the series

 

[Cpt.Underpants]

I bet the guy with the mask is mah boy Roche

 

[Portugeezer]

Even more realistic skin pores for Triss in Witcher 3.

Next gen is coming.

 

[Masterbrew]

Yennefer looks crazy photorealistic in that one.

 

[rtcn63]

Yes no?

 

[Sir Garbageman]

So are the books good for fans of the series?

 

[Sendero]

I saw a long shot of an area that looked similar too. Book spoiler

Spoiler

Ciri is believed to be a big part of the prophecy that brings that ice age.

Ah, thanks. Assumed as much, it does make sense.

Dat spanish covers! So proud of having the hard covers, although the last book is only two volumes in the soft covers, hard covers get it as one, so you loose Triss. But you cant find it without text in the first book with all the rest of the character art.

How is the Spanish version? Have only read one (bad?) english fan translation.

 

[Chinner]

i'm looking to get into the books. wheres the best place to start?

 

[lifa-cobex]

So are the books good for fans of the series?

yes.

Different depiction of the story to the games but it's great.
I loved the first and second books.

 

[KernelPanic]

Looks like Sean Bean.

 

[Rinaldimanc]

Okay can someone tell me if there's an English book about his story?

 

[toastyToast]

So are the books good for fans of the series?

The Last Wish is worth reading (is available in English) for a bit of background. It also introduces Yennifer who is basically Geralts soul mate

 

[dreamfall]

Great breakdown!

SO HYPED!

WE MUST KNOW WHO DR.DOOM IS.

 

[ref]

I really wish they kept a consistent look throughout the series

I agree, but mostly with Triss.

I'm not a fan of Triss's Witcher2/3 look and voice. It's not terrible by any means, but I liked her look and more mature voice in Witcher 1 much more.

Geralt I'm fine with through the iterations, doesn't look significantly different.

 

[lifa-cobex]

i'm looking to get into the books. wheres the best place to start?

The last wish.

It's kinda like short story's but linked together of Gothic fairy tales.

It's a great introduction to what a Witcher does.

 

[Daingurse]

Loved my Witcher 1 play-thru, but I don't think I've seen more awkward looking characters in a game lol. Witcher 3 is absolutely stunning.

Edit: Also, whoever is fucking with my boy Dandelion in that trailer is dead.

 

[lionpants]

So are the books good for fans of the series?

I'm also curious. Are they strictly in Spanish or has there been legit translations?

Also, I think the art styles/models are pretty consistent between games. I mean, if at first glance you know who the character is in a brand new trailer, that sounds pretty consistent to me, no?

 

[R1CHO]

Good thread!

Cuts from the recently released trailer (gamersyde version)
Triss Merigold
Witcher 1/2

Witcher 3
http://a.pomf.se/luyqnd.webm

Best change ever.

From slutty sorcerer hooker to strong bad-ass heroin.

 

[Alric]

The last wish.

It's kinda like short story's but linked together of Gothic fairy tales.

It's a great introduction to what a Witcher does.

Agree with this. It's where I started after Witcher 1 game. Great stuff and some insight on how he perceives Sorceresses.

 

[EasyMode]

Yes no?

Your pic didn't show up til I pasted the url in the address bar. What's she saying?

 

[Krusenstern]

If any german fellas are interested into the books, they are all officially translated into german.

Will get the books myself soon.

 

[Wavering Radiant]

I really dislike the way Yenneffer looks

..she looks too masculine imo

 

[R1CHO]

About the books, they are pretty good, start great and the last ones are kind of bad, a lot of filler and boring parts.

Everybody that has enjoyed the game should read at least a couple of them, even from the first one you will get a lot of info about the world and the characters.

I started reading them again yesterday after that hyped injection of a trailer.

 

[lifa-cobex]

Agree with this. It's where I started after Witcher 1 game. Great stuff and some insight on how he perceives Sorceresses.

Same.

I'm kinda glad I played the game first too. I think I would have found parts difficult to understand.

My better half hasn't played any of the games but loves the books anyway.

 

[Higgins113]

So.. how about Shani?

Spoiler

lol

 

[KINGofCRA5H]

Not to change the subject, but I can't wait till we get a map size comparison.

 

[rtcn63]

Your pic didn't show up til I pasted the url in the address bar. What's she saying?

No clue. But it's Freddie Lounds from Hannibal. I see a slight facial resemblance, if Triss were a waif.

 

[ScepticMatt]

Not to change the subject, but I can't wait till we get a map size comparison.

We did that already that after GDC 2014.
Two of the big 3 Witcher 3 areas are 3.5 times as large as the whole size of Skyrim.
(~135 km^2)

 

[molnizzle]

This webm shit has got to stop.

 

[Uchigatana]

Lol, I totally forgot about the other Kaer Moren Witchers. BTW, does anyone remember Shani from the first Witcher?