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The Witcher 3: - PCGAMER First Look
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Great article. Some choice quotes from the article that I particularly like.
Also I think spy a few new screenshots in the article.
I am ashamed to say I haven't finished Witcher 2.But that's only because I have limited time to play all the games I want to. I'm still in Flotsam because there's a lot of things to be done. I must say that the
side quest really got to me. I spent 30 minutes just looking for the quest item, I was that desperate to help the quest giver.
I wonder if it will pick up and hurl NPCs as well
Combat is a huge part of the game and I'm glad the devs are working hard on it.
Also I think spy a few new screenshots in the article.
I am ashamed to say I haven't finished Witcher 2.But that's only because I have limited time to play all the games I want to. I'm still in Flotsam because there's a lot of things to be done. I must say that the
bridge troll
Well I can help you there if you want. At least it's not as weird as the feather quest later on.
The troll can be found beside the destroyed bridge, in the eastern part of the area. Before you go down to the river, you will come across a civilian attacked by Nekkers. Kill the monsters and talk with the man about the troll. You will mention the prize offered for the monster, however the man will try to convince you not to kill it and instead head to Chorab to talk with him about the troll. You have two possible paths.
If you decide to kill the troll, go down the rock ledges to the river – you will notice the monster sitting by the bridge. The creature will ask you for vodka – if you don’t have any, it won’t let you cross the bridge (which is destroyed anyway) and the fight will begin. It consists of two parts – around the moment when you take half of his life, he will ask you to stop. You have two options then
A. Listen to the troll.
B. Kill the troll.
If you decide to listen the troll out, you will learn why he’s drinking – someone has murdered his she-troll. You will decide to find the murderers and therefore convince the troll to quit drinking aside and repair the bridge.
If you’re wondering who might need a dead she-troll, you might consider asking a magician. The only one you’ve met is Sheala, who can be found in the room above the tavern. She will tell you that the head wouldn’t be useful as an alchemic ingredient, but would make a good trophy.
Notice! Sheala can be found in her room above the tavern after you finish Indecent Proposal.
Notice! The she troll’s head can be acquired only by winning in dice poker with Sendler, however before finishing Poker Face: Flotsam, as otherwise you won’t be able to get the head and receive the precious armor formula from the troll.
Notice! If you already finished Poker Face: Flotsam, you won’t be able to get the she-troll’s head and therefore the troll tongue needed for Melitele’s Heart. You will have to kill the troll to get the desired ingredient.
Go to the tavern, where you will find Zoltan. You will learn that a troll’s head would be a very good trophy, which someone might want to hang on the wall. It’s worth to start your search from Lobinden. You won’t have to search too far, as the head is inside Chorab’s house. When asked how he got it, he will tell that he had bought it from Dmitri. He doesn’t know where Dmitri himself is, however his people often reside in the tavern.
Go into meditation and rest till night. Afterwards head to the lower level of the tavern the stairs are right beside the entrance, on the right. Inside the fight room, you will find Dmitri’s subordinate – Dhun. Talk with him about the she-troll. The man won’t be eager to help, but intimidation or a fist fight (QTE) will help you in getting the needed information. You will learn that the bandit responsible for killing the she-troll can be found at the graveyard.
Both the cemetery and Dmitri can be found to the east of Lobinden. Once you get close enough, a cutscene will start and afterwards you will be immediately attacked. The fight shouldn’t be too hard. You can help yourself with Axii and temporarily take control over one of the thugs. Use Aard to stun enemies, while remembering about blocking and dodging. Don’t forget to search everyone afterwards. Dmitri has the bandit hideout key.
You can now return to the troll and tell him about the murderers’ death. You will receive a reward.
Notice! If you managed to get the she-troll’s head, you can give it back to the troll and in return receive Formula: Hunter’s Armor.
Also don’t forget to head to Chorab to get your prize. At first you will receive only 100 orens, but using intimidation or persuasion will give you the whole promised amount, double the previous reward. The mission will come to an end.
If you decide to kill the troll, go down the rock ledges to the river – you will notice the monster sitting by the bridge. The creature will ask you for vodka – if you don’t have any, it won’t let you cross the bridge (which is destroyed anyway) and the fight will begin. It consists of two parts – around the moment when you take half of his life, he will ask you to stop. You have two options then
A. Listen to the troll.
B. Kill the troll.
If you decide to listen the troll out, you will learn why he’s drinking – someone has murdered his she-troll. You will decide to find the murderers and therefore convince the troll to quit drinking aside and repair the bridge.
If you’re wondering who might need a dead she-troll, you might consider asking a magician. The only one you’ve met is Sheala, who can be found in the room above the tavern. She will tell you that the head wouldn’t be useful as an alchemic ingredient, but would make a good trophy.
Notice! Sheala can be found in her room above the tavern after you finish Indecent Proposal.
Notice! The she troll’s head can be acquired only by winning in dice poker with Sendler, however before finishing Poker Face: Flotsam, as otherwise you won’t be able to get the head and receive the precious armor formula from the troll.
Notice! If you already finished Poker Face: Flotsam, you won’t be able to get the she-troll’s head and therefore the troll tongue needed for Melitele’s Heart. You will have to kill the troll to get the desired ingredient.
Go to the tavern, where you will find Zoltan. You will learn that a troll’s head would be a very good trophy, which someone might want to hang on the wall. It’s worth to start your search from Lobinden. You won’t have to search too far, as the head is inside Chorab’s house. When asked how he got it, he will tell that he had bought it from Dmitri. He doesn’t know where Dmitri himself is, however his people often reside in the tavern.
Go into meditation and rest till night. Afterwards head to the lower level of the tavern the stairs are right beside the entrance, on the right. Inside the fight room, you will find Dmitri’s subordinate – Dhun. Talk with him about the she-troll. The man won’t be eager to help, but intimidation or a fist fight (QTE) will help you in getting the needed information. You will learn that the bandit responsible for killing the she-troll can be found at the graveyard.
Both the cemetery and Dmitri can be found to the east of Lobinden. Once you get close enough, a cutscene will start and afterwards you will be immediately attacked. The fight shouldn’t be too hard. You can help yourself with Axii and temporarily take control over one of the thugs. Use Aard to stun enemies, while remembering about blocking and dodging. Don’t forget to search everyone afterwards. Dmitri has the bandit hideout key.
You can now return to the troll and tell him about the murderers’ death. You will receive a reward.
Notice! If you managed to get the she-troll’s head, you can give it back to the troll and in return receive Formula: Hunter’s Armor.
Also don’t forget to head to Chorab to get your prize. At first you will receive only 100 orens, but using intimidation or persuasion will give you the whole promised amount, double the previous reward. The mission will come to an end.
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Thanks Couchpotato but I already completed the quest (on my own too )
I just felt so damned sorry for the NPC
)I spent 30 minutes trying to find the she-troll's head by checking all the houses before I found it in Sendler's house. Your post mentions it being in Chorab's house?
I just felt so damned sorry for the NPC
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That sounds positively promising.