Current Events > I slowly play The Witcher 3 (Pt. 2)

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Creeping into level 7, just finished the haunted tower questline for Keira, next main quest is the Bloody Baron.

I think I have some more appropriate level side quests to hit first

What am I really collecting all these herbs for, am I over collecting?

Should I be dismantling/crafting?

It seems like I have an inventory completely full of crafting materials that are not being used.

I have many questions.

Oh yeah im going on a sexy date with Keira
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Oh good what the fuck is this guy, the Allgod
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the keira stuff is fun

Alright, I killed a werewolf and let his s***ty wife's sister live, killing me with these quick decision things

Gunna call it for tonight
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The Bloody Baron questline is one of the game's best.

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Shotgunnova posted...

The Bloody Baron questline is one of the game's best.

It is the game's best and it gets better and better. My favorite part of the game imo

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Okay I gotta do some witch stuff

Little johnny is so cool
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Alright, got through with Gran for a bit, and moved onto Bloody Baron (Trying to do some main quest as I am outlevelling the suggested levels on them), I am gunna pop out to oxenfurd and see what's up with his daughter, then go back to the crones to investigate what happened to his wife.

Gunna take a break for a bit

I was way overleveled for the main quests because I spent so much time exploring and sidequesting. But on the flip side, if you rush the story, you'll be overleveled for the side quests. Just do the best you can to keep a nice balance.

Don't rush the story, definitely spend time exploring. Go around, fuck around with some question marks, die a few times taking on a challenging foe. It's an open-world game, don't rush the story is the only real advice that can be given.

RieTakahash posted...

What am I really collecting all these herbs for, am I over collecting?

Most items don't actually count towards your weight total. No real need to worry about over-collecting anything. I will say I did put a point into the "strong back" skill for emergency purposes (i.e. away from marking points when inventory fills up). It's worth putting the point into so you can throw the skill on if you need it for a bit, then take it off when you get back into town to sell.

RieTakahash posted...

Should I be dismantling/crafting?

In my experience, dismantling makes no sense. It's expensive and not worth the materials you get. Maybe more seasoned players can elaborate, but I almost never did it.

Crafting is good if you see something you like and can use, sure. And you can only craft the Witcher sets. But in general, you're more likely to stumble upon better gear in your travels.

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Okay idk how long i'll play but let's check out some FUCKIN QUESTION MARKS BOYS

To play or to nap, I have to get a goddamn pass to get into oxenfurt

Collect those gwent cards if you aren't

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Actually, you can just swim the channel into Oxenfurt instead of bothering with that other crap.

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onedarksoul posted...

Collect those gwent cards if you aren't

I don't WANT the gwent cards I haven't played a single game

You're missing out, best minigame ive ever played
I think its required in a quest later on too


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Yeah, there are a few quests that require playing gwent and, IIRC, some unique cards in those quests. You don't have to win, though, if you hate the minigame for some reason.

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Yeah if you don't have to win then i'll just lose them, I'm just not interested in card games

To answer your question about dismantling, it is mostly useless. For the vast majority of crafting materials, you really don't need more than a dozen unless you are crafting like crazy. If you are selling a lot of the junk you have you'll have more than enough cash to buy the crafting materials you might not occasionally have on hand.

I will say dismantle anything that gives you glowing ore, silver ore, or gold.

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