Posted June 21, 2011

Garrison72
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Registered: Apr 2010
From United States

Seren
New User
Registered: Jun 2011
From Ireland
Posted June 21, 2011
Man..i would be really shocked if that comment about mod tools not being available this year turned out to be true. That could have such a destructive impact on the longevity and community of this game.
Id personally prefer an official modding tool over DLC any day.
Id personally prefer an official modding tool over DLC any day.

Garrison72
New User
Registered: Apr 2010
From United States
Posted June 21, 2011
I get the sense they have their hands full. Patches and bug fixes first, then extras. I'd be disappointed though as well if there isn't any mod support for the game.

Flitters
Got Danglies?
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From United States

MerlyntheMage
The Wizard Of Oz
Registered: Feb 2010
From Australia
Posted June 21, 2011

As far as official forums, there has been some progress but it's going to be some time before we bring them back online (won't be too long though).
I hope this clears it up a bit.
On the side note - I can't tell you what exactly will patch 1.3 include other than missing aspect ratios like 16:10, 4:3, 5:4.
To me it demonstrates a degree of commitment to keeping in touch with your customer base / fans of the Witcher.
One thing that's quite telling though is the lack of an official response to issues raised by many people time and time again, such as the inclusion of QTE's, the menu / inventory system and other 'console' features included in the so called PC release.
Not good, folks.
Go one better, and respond, it will be greatly appreciated.

Garrison72
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Registered: Apr 2010
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Posted June 21, 2011
Maybe the QTE's and inventory were designed and implemented in anticipation for future console release.

Zanderat
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BlazeKING
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Registered: Apr 2011
From United States
Posted June 21, 2011

As far as official forums, there has been some progress but it's going to be some time before we bring them back online (won't be too long though).
I hope this clears it up a bit.
On the side note - I can't tell you what exactly will patch 1.3 include other than missing aspect ratios like 16:10, 4:3, 5:4.

To me it demonstrates a degree of commitment to keeping in touch with your customer base / fans of the Witcher.
One thing that's quite telling though is the lack of an official response to issues raised by many people time and time again, such as the inclusion of QTE's, the menu / inventory system and other 'console' features included in the so called PC release.
Not good, folks.
Go one better, and respond, it will be greatly appreciated.

jlibster
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Registered: Dec 2009
From Canada
Posted June 22, 2011

To me it demonstrates a degree of commitment to keeping in touch with your customer base / fans of the Witcher.
One thing that's quite telling though is the lack of an official response to issues raised by many people time and time again, such as the inclusion of QTE's, the menu / inventory system and other 'console' features included in the so called PC release.
Not good, folks.
Go one better, and respond, it will be greatly appreciated.


GB: Do you plan on releasing an editor for The Witcher 2 in the same vein as what we saw with the Djinni adventure editor for the original game? If so, when might modding enthusiasts expect to get their hands on it?
Tomasz: We were impressed with what our community members were able to do with the first game. So, support for modders is definitely on our wish list although we’re not prepared to commit to anything at this moment. At best, the current outlook is probably not this year.
This is from http://www.gamebanshee.com/interviews/103561-the-witcher-2-assassins-of-kings.html

Plus, we need to fix a lot of "features" which they can't even deliver with patches. ;)
From the interface, controls and media, it seems clear they had an agenda to get the game on console format quickly to try to match EA/Bioware, Bethseda and others to get some of their market share (they tried one and failed). And it does seem that the PC version suffered because of it.
I think its a serious miscalculation, especially as its the PC users that generated the notice/demand in the first place (testimonials=can you do this for my console request). Aah, well, many mistakes made getting Tw2 release (I won't say done yet). Hopefully Wisdom can be gained. Hindsight may be 20/20, but 20/20 vision people can still walk in front of a bus, especially while listening to an Ipod (stops them from hearing things aroud them..) :D We'll hope for the best....and scream "bloody mary" if its the worst...PC gamers testimonials work both ways after all...
Post edited June 22, 2011 by jlibster

MerlyntheMage
The Wizard Of Oz
Registered: Feb 2010
From Australia
Posted June 22, 2011

In short it would go a long way to demonstrate that CDPR are not turning a deaf ear to these comments, which is one sure way to piss people off.
Most definitely it would be a good customer relations move on their behalf. Especially given all the self promotion regarding their commitment to the PC games market.

Garrison72
New User
Registered: Apr 2010
From United States
Posted June 22, 2011
I personally don't feel ripped off. I want to support them financially and I have, by buying the game twice. I just assumed they would deliver a finished game. And now I assume that they actually will, only because I hold them to a higher standard. How can I not? I bought TWEE, and its a testament to their philosophy as developers, their post release support.
I really wish they wouldn't waste their talent on the funbox, in light of a broken PC release. I have my doubts the funbox kids would even like or relate to the game in the first place.
I really wish they wouldn't waste their talent on the funbox, in light of a broken PC release. I have my doubts the funbox kids would even like or relate to the game in the first place.
Post edited June 22, 2011 by scampywiak

callofstalker
Witcher Zoltan
Registered: May 2011
From Turkey
Posted June 22, 2011

I really wish they wouldn't waste their talent on the funbox, in light of a broken PC release. I have my doubts the funbox kids would even like or relate to the game in the first place.
Post edited June 22, 2011 by callofstalker

Edk45
New User
Registered: May 2011
From Bulgaria
Posted June 22, 2011
By the time they fix the official forums most new community members will have moved on.
And by the time they released mod tools the modding community would have given up. So much wasted potential for what...the console release? Please.
And by the time they released mod tools the modding community would have given up. So much wasted potential for what...the console release? Please.

callofstalker
Witcher Zoltan
Registered: May 2011
From Turkey
Posted June 22, 2011
You may not like the game being released in the consoles(and the pc version being consolized), most of the people do not like it and i do not like it either but if that's the way they can hold on to the market(or whatever the expression in english is) then i'd gladly wait for the mods as for the site, they are not handling it themselves but paying some third party to do this so the site still being down is not their doing.
Post edited June 22, 2011 by callofstalker