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Hey folks, just checking in to see what everyone is playing this week! Did you find a hidden gem or are you jamming on a classic? Let us know what you're playing and what you think of it.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Hidden gem, The Witcher 3. Taking my sweet time to do everything I want, so I'm 120h in and I don't feel like I'm too far into the main questline. That's good, I'd like it to last as long as possible lol

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I don't think it's very hidden^^ Great game though, I've replayed it a few times to try out different things

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

hidden

A little tongue-in-cheek :P

I've been doing everything (except for Gwent) so I don't know if I can fit a second playthrough, there are very few things I could do differently, for example focusing a bit more on Gwent, using non-witcher gear and upping the difficulty. I could also try it unmodded, but after playing with W3EE it's unlikely that the original combat system would satisfy me. Well, it is too early to decide anyway, I estimate I should have more than 100h left, give or take haha

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Hmmm, I never tried mods. Combat is the one major weakpoint of the game, maybe I'll try W3EE one day

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Modded combat adds so many layers to it and witcher contracts finally feel like proper boss fights, you need to prepare for each of them in a different way because without the right potions and oils it's unlikely you can succeed (unless, I don't know, you've beaten all Souls games with ease). The major downside of it is when you encounter large groups of enemies, because you don't have the time to recover. Popping a potion or an oil after your first death definitely helps, though, but it breaks immersion a little bit haha

Anyway, highly suggested