<link>https://www.loverslab.com/blogs/blog/1217-the-northern-kingdoms-witcher/</link><description><![CDATA[<p> Various thoughts and comments on "The Witcher" universe, games, books and their main characters. </p> <p> -- <em>Va'esse deireádh aep eigean, va'esse eigh faidh'ar</em> </p> <p>   </p> ]]></description><language>en</language><item><title>Entrails: My Witcher 2 modshttps://www.loverslab.com/blogs/entry/9389-entrails-my-witcher-2-mods/ This little list is an overview of the tools and mods that I use for a Witcher 2 playthrough. Unfortunately, TW2 isn't that mod-friendly. :classic_sad:

 

The Tools

  • Gibbed RED Tools

 

Mods - Bug Fixes

  • Walls have ears and Suspect Thorak Bug fix replaced by PM-TW2UP
  • Wild Hunt journal entries fix replaced PM-TW2UP
  • Project Mersey - The Witcher 2 Unofficial Patch

 

Mods - Camera & UI

  • Witcher 3 Icons

 

Mods - Models, textures, Overhauls

  • Aen Seidhe Eyes
  • Hiuuz's TW3 Triss Merigold
  • More_Sexy_II and More_Sexy_III (though I didn't play with III)
  • Sodden Scars for Triss
  • Witcher 2 Tattoo Removal

 

Mods - Gameplay effects

  • Faster Exploration Run Speed
  • Maximum level 70 not 35
  • Medallion Cooldown Reduced

 

Mods - Inventory

  • Better Imported Items
  • Mutagen slots
  • Purchasable Mutagens
  • Quickslot Potions

 

Mods - Cheats

  • 3 talents per level + Dice cheat
  • Toggleable Cat Effect with a Hotkey

 

References

 

... to be continued

]]>9389Sun, 17 Oct 2021 16:12:00 +0000Entrails: My Witcher 1 modshttps://www.loverslab.com/blogs/entry/9391-entrails-my-witcher-1-mods/ “There's a grain of truth in every fairy tale,”
― Andrzej Sapkowski, The Last Wish

 

This little list is an overview of the tools and mods that I like for a Witcher 1 playthrough.

I play TW1 on the same PC as I play Skyrim, and it works even quite well on our small notebook with Linux/Wine and can be carried to the couch in the livingroom. :classic_biggrin:

 

The Tools

Aside from compression/package software, I don't need any special tools to play a modded Witcher1 game.

Except for one little "editing", all mods in my list below are just files in folders, that can simply be copied into your

.../Data/Override folder and work right away.

If you don't have an "Override" folder in your "Data", you can simply create it. In there, I create a folder for each mod to keep an overview.

 

Mods - Camera & UI

First thing, I always get rid of the annoying intro movie crap.

Spoiler
  • Open \Data\Scripts\movies.lua with notepad
  • Change line:
    • local Intro = {"cs_publisher", "cs_developer", "cs_engine", "CS_BLOCKEND", "cs_intro", "CS_BLOCKEND", "cs_title"}
  • to:
    • local Intro = {"CS_BLOCKEND"}
  • and you are done with it.
  • Or, if you like the Striga tale (like me :classic_happy:) :
    • local Intro = {"cs_intro"}
  • Save
  • Right click movies.lua and open properties
  • Check "Read only"
  • Press OK

 

Regarding the camera, I used to play with

to have a dynamic zoom with my mousewheel and get a first person view. But I replaced it now with the newer

 

Mods - Models, textures, Overhauls

Many mods try to overcome the 2007-ish style or are just shifting things more into line with the later games.

 

Mods - Gameplay effects

Some mods shift the way, how the game plays itself.

 

Mods - Inventory

I only use one mod, to help the rather clumsy inventory to it's feet.

 

Mods - Bugfixes

Some stuff need to be fixed, even though the game has matured very much

 

Mods - Cheats

In my regular games, I don't feel the need to use cheats. But I like to be prepared :classic_happy: Otherwise, I use cheats to cut through annoying parts of the game, that are no fun at all for me.

 

 

References

 

Credits and thank to all the authors of the mods above! :classic_happy:

]]>9391Sun, 17 Oct 2021 15:51:00 +0000TheWitcher@Skyrim - Witcher-ish mods in Skyrimhttps://www.loverslab.com/blogs/entry/9396-thewitcherskyrim-witcher-ish-mods-in-skyrim/ “Make use of the opportunity to have a bath yourself. I can not only guess the age and breed of your horse, but also its color, by the smell.”
― Andrzej Sapkowski, The Last Wish

 

This post  lists some interesting Witcher-ish mods for Skyrim, like characters, gameplay, items, etc.

It would probably grow into a vast collection, so I limit myself to the mods, that I actually play or have played in my own games. The URLs to the mods can be found at the bottom under "references"

 

 

NPCs & Creatures

  • Cerys - Cerys an Craite - Daughter of Jarl Crach an Craite and probable queen of Skellige (showcase)
  • Ciri - Cirilla Fiona Elen Riannon - The child of the Elder Blood, trained witcher, Princess of Cintra and heir to the imperial throne (showcase)
  • Geralt - Geralt of Rivia - a professional monster killer. Ciri is is his destiny bound by the law of surprise (showcase)
  • Keira - Keira Metz - sorceress and former advisor to King Foltest of Temeria
  • Triss - Triss Merigold - sorceress and "Fourteenth of the Hill" in the Battle of Sodden Hill. She taught the witchers the basics about girls when they accepted Ciri as the first female pupil in the witcher's training. (showcase)
  • Yen - Yennefer of Vengerberg - a sorceress, former royal advisor and foster mother for Ciri. (showcase)
  • and pick your choice from ALL of Mihails absolutely great Monsters :classic_laugh: (showcase on Mihail's YT channel)

 

Items, Armour, Clothing, Weapons, ...

  • Anna Henrietta Riding Outfit (showcase)

  • Apachii Divine Elegance Store (see also in "locations") - a store with tons of Witcher-ish clothing and dresses :classic_wub:

  • Basic Witcher Potions

  • Ciri's Outfit (showcase)

  • Griffin School Gear Set (showcase)

  • Iorveth Light Armor (showcase)

  • JRC's Witcher Style Sword Pack (showcase)

  • Kaer Morhen Armour (showcase)

  • Manticore Gear (showcase)

  • Shilard Fitz-Oesterlens Outfit - also available in the Elegance Store

  • Sparrowhawk Armor  -  Cerys's Outfit

  • Triss Armor Retextured CBBE HDT

  • Witcher 2 - Nilfgaardian Mage Outfit (showcase)

  • Witcher 3 Female Armors (showcase)
  • Witcher 3 Weaponry

  • Witcher 3 Young Ciri Armor (showcase)

*) I'll add the missing showcases, images and pictures later

 

Gameplay

  • PC Head Tracking and Voice Type - (showcase) a mod that let's you look at the NPCs and POIs and that voices the player, available with voice packages from
    • Ciri
    • Geralt
    • Yennefer
  • Chasing The Dragon - Toxicity and Addiction - like in the Witcher games, here we have to pay attention not to drink too many potions. (showcase)
    • There is also "Toxicity" but I prefer CTD. Wait! What did I say? :classic_laugh:

  • Witcher Meditation - a very important feature to get into the proper vibe of being a witcher. Proper preperation is the best way to encounter a superior foe.

  • Witcher signs - a mod that adds the 5 Witcher signs as new magic spells (showcase)

 

Locations, Playerhomes, etc..

  • Apachii Divine Elegance Store - (see also under "items")
  • Deithwen - a playerhome in Solitude (showcase) and a open air bathing pool above the Whiteriver valley. Unfortunately this bathing spot makes it a source of CTDs :classic_sad:

 

Body, Models, etc..

  • Racemenu Presets - see them in the references. I tried them, had a bit fun, but aside from Geralt's I never played a full game with them :classic_angel:
  • SC – TW3 Hairdos - hairstyles from TW3

  • The Witcher 3 Eyes

  • Witcher race - very interesting idea, though not yet fully usable in my opinion. But a good start :classic_smile:

  • Ciri is available as racemenu presets and Triss is even available as playable races as well

 

Overhaus, Environment, etc..

  • The Witcher 3 Music Overhaul - simply a must-have. Not necessarily for immersion, but if you want to break out of the usual Skyrim flair and enjoy a seemingly different style of music.

  • Skyrim Witcher Experience Enhanced - a complete overhau - though I could never get it running beyond a test game :classic_unsure:- take it with caution

 

Modder's Resources

  • Modder's Resource Pack - The Witcher Extension

  • The Witcher 3 Mega Resource Pack

All of those are quite easy to use. Mostly due to the overwhelming open-minded attitude of CD Project Red. Bardzo dziękuję, folks! ? :classic_wub:

 

Other guides and collections

 

References

As this is just a long list of URLs for all the mods above, I just keep it in a spoiler

Spoiler

 

... to be continued as I find a bit more time

]]>9396Sun, 18 Aug 2019 08:31:00 +0000Window Peeking: The Witcher 1https://www.loverslab.com/blogs/entry/9528-window-peeking-the-witcher-1/ “People”

—Geralt turned his head—

“like to invent monsters and monstrosities.

Then they seem less monstrous themselves.”
― Andrzej Sapkowski, The Last Wish

 

This blog post is trying to organize my personal notes for The Witcher 1. Hopefully it will help others to enjoy the game and the story as much as I did.

Most likely, it will grow a bit as I start to play the game again.

 

My mods and tools

My list of interesting mods has it's own blog post https://www.loverslab.com/blogs/entry/9391-entrails-my-witcher-1-mods/

(work in progress :blush: )

 

Walkthroughs and maps

 

Cheats

We don't have that many cheats available and most have been patched away in later editions. Most of the remaining cheats are enabled by various mods and would be found there.

Though there are some tricks (not necessarily cheats) which are covered here or in the walkthroughs above.

A debug console is not available to my knowledge.

If anybody happens to learn about a debug console or some cheats (not part of the usual mods) please let me know. :classic_happy:

 

Let's plays

I enjoy Let's plays if the player is able to enhance the story and literally acts as an actor in it. Or like a narrator.

For TW1, I have found a few recommendable one

 

Funny stuff and other snippets

 

Rule 34

Quote

#R34: If it exists, there is porn of it. No exceptions.

While this topic will yield into an endless list of sites, I restrict myself to just a few. You all can get an impression about it and continue your own naughty search from here on.

As always: Pay attention to safe internet browsing practices! If you don't know, what I am talking about, keep your fingers away from clicking on any naughty URL!

Or do you prefer something to read ?

 

References

 

]]>9528Mon, 12 Aug 2019 06:46:00 +0000Window Peeking: The Witcher Universehttps://www.loverslab.com/blogs/entry/9535-window-peeking-the-witcher-universe/ “Eternity is hidden in every moment.”
― Andrzej Sapkowski, Lady of the Lake

 

This post is a quick collection and starting point to learn about The Witcher Universe, The Northern Kingdoms and of course Sapkowski's books :classic_happy:

 

The Books

 

Maps

The Northern Realms, by Stanislav Komarek. This one is credited to be used by Andrzej Sapkowski  http://sapkowski.cz/gfx/mapa/mapacz.gif

Spoiler

http://sapkowski.cz/gfx/mapa/mapacz.gif

 

 

Wikis

 

Other background collections and theories

 

.. to be continued

 

]]>9535Sun, 11 Aug 2019 09:35:00 +0000Word bubble: My Witcher Bloghttps://www.loverslab.com/blogs/entry/9392-word-bubble-my-witcher-blog/ “Evil is Evil. Lesser, greater, middling… Makes no difference.

The degree is arbitary. The definition’s blurred.

If I’m to choose between one evil and another… I’d rather not choose at all.”
― Andrzej Sapkowski, The Last Wish

 

So, after playing a few years of "Witcher" games and decades after I read the first book of Geralt's adventures, the time has come for me to sort my (huge) pile of notes .

Why not make a blog out if it? OK, you convinced me. :classic_biggrin: Here we go.

 

Basically, I want to start with the mods and tools that I play, some web links to get help, perhaps some background reading and maybe some good playthroughs on YT that I enjoyed.

This article here will serve as my table of contents. Links will appear, once I am sufficiently happy with that section/article.

 

The Witcher 1

  • My mods and tools
  • Walkthroughs and maps
  • Cheats
  • Let's plays
  • Funny stuff and other snippets
  • Rule34

The Witcher 2

  • My mods and tools
  • ... to be continued

The Witcher 3

  • ... to be continued

 

The "other" bucket

 

References

 

.. to be continued

]]>9392Sun, 21 Jul 2019 17:29:00 +0000The Witcher@LoversLabhttps://www.loverslab.com/blogs/entry/9388-the-witcherloverslab/ This little list is what I stumbled upon for "Witcher" related things here on LoversLab.

It's neither comprehensive nor did I attempt to list everything. It's just the posts that made me remember them when I searched for something. :blush:

 

The funny and entertaining stuff

 

"Witcher" related mods, here on Loverslab

Skyrim

 

Witcher 2

 

 

... to be continued

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