Just started playing on my brand new rig

Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3GHZ
Nvidia 8800GT
4GB of Corsair XMS 2 DDR2 800
Vista Ultimate 64 bit. (Didn't put Service Pack 1 on yet)

I'm really digging the hell out of this game's atmosphere and gameplay and I've only just finished the very first area of the game. The game's opening is much better handled than I would've expected and I'm still in a state of total shock and awe at just how many different skill trees are available to customize your character with in this game.

As people have heard me say before, I never really felt upgrading my pc was even worth it and few pc games these days even made me remotely desire to upgrade just to play them at the best settings. It also helped a great deal that it wasn't on consoles, but to be honest, I probably wouldn't even want to play this thing on a console after experiencing it on this pc with everything maxed out. I've been trying to find ways to see if I can give the system more than it can handle, but it's ripping through it. Then again, I haven't tried Crysis so I'd probably get like 12 fps in that game haha.

Anyway, I heard a lot of great things about the Witcher and I'm pretty happy that I decided to get it. Actually, it isn't even accurate to say that I bought the Witcher, because I really wasn't expecting to get the game. I made a purchase on Newegg and chose a couple of combo deals and, to my surprise, a copy of Witcher ended up being a gift for choosing one of the combo deal or maybe multiple combos.

I'm really happy that they included the game though because I'm just loving it. This is also apparently the team's first game ever? I haven't played much of it yet, but I can tell it's quality stuff.

I WAS going to get an ATI 4870, but eventually came to the conclusion that just because I have the money to spend, doesn't mean I should. Been trying to be a lot more responsible with money recently and I suppose that's a losing battle since I can't resist shelling out for whatever game I want to play. Anyway, if anyone is interested in a great PC title definitely pick up the Witcher. Totally worth it.

I played the demo and thought it was horrendous.

Seriously? That demo must have really sucked. I think the game is pretty good. They could definitely work on making the use of certain abilities more efficient, but other than that, I like it a lot.

I like how they present the world and character so far.

Shame he didn't wait huh? Did you miss that thread Op? I've been wanting to play this game but I'm holding out for the re-release.

I just got a very similar rig to you and I find that I often consider buying games that normally wouldn't interest me, just so I can put it to the test. I bought Bioshock again when I already own it on the 360. Same with COD4. But, yeah congrats on the new rig. Have a lot of fun.

I will finally have to invest in some RAM to play this game... But I'm in no rush. :) And good to know that for once I'll play the best version out there :)

Indeed great game and have fun with your new PC!

There is an even better version on the way?

I assume since they re-recorded voice acting, they probably re-did a lot of other stuff as well?

I meant version with no apparently bad localisation and without bullshit censorship that is in the US version :)

Good for you :)

I just checked wikipedia to see what's the story is about and what a BS creators came up with! But I guess you could say the last 2 books were crappy anyway, still it destroys the very interesting ending of the series to me. :[ But I guess no one here cares about it since no one had an opportunity to read the books.

So far only two books(out of total 7) have been translated to English. The books were great in general, but the further the worse, with the second last being absolute turd IMO and the last being decent with great ending.

I beat the game a little a while ago and totally agree, it could have easily been my game of the year