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The Witcher is a computer role-playing game released in 2007 for the PC developed by CD Projekt, RED STUDIO and published by CD Projekt / Atari. The game is based on the book series of the same name by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski. The Witcher takes place in a medieval fantasy world and follows the story of Geralt, one of a few remaining "witchers" — traveling monster hunters for hire, gifted with unnatural powers.

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Is the computer cheating at Dice Poker?

The Witcher, the first in the series, includes a dice minigame, and after playing a few games against professional players, I have doubts about the neutrality of the computer. I suspect the dice throws are in favour of the NPC: the higher his rank,…
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May I have your card, Madam?

I've just started playing the Witcher. After a romantic encounter with Triss during the tutorial, I received a "card" showing a picture of her. Now when I view her entry in my journal, there is a heart and an option to "view card". I'm guessing…
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What's the best way to sober up?

I needed some information out of someone so I had to out drink him. After a few mugs of ale, my vision started to blur and the room started to wobble, but he still wasn't ready to talk so I had a few more mugs. Eventually he caved, but by that…
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Is Geralt's Amnesia because I didn't import a Witcher 1 save file?

In the opening scene of the game, you meet the Crinfrid Reavers. Dialog with them implies that Geralt met them previously. Geralt claims to have amnesia. Is this because I did not import a save-file from witcher 1 (and thus the game doesn't know how…
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What Should I Know Before playing The Witcher (Enhanced Edition) for the first time?

I picked up this game on sale a while back, and have been putting off playing it forever. So, going in blind, what are the essential things I should know before going in? Specifically, I'm curious about major bonuses that might be missable, basic…
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What are the effects of importing an old savegame into the Witcher 2?

I've heard in some previews of The Witcher 2 that you can import your old The Witcher 1 savegames into the new game, similar to the way Mass Effect allows this. Is there any information on what exactly this can change in the new game? Is it only…
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Who wants which gifts in the Witcher

I want to know which gifts I should hang on to and, by exclusion, which gifts can be sold to merchants without fear of having to re-buy them to appease that one snotty NPC. So far I've seen the following: 1st act Trish: Trish's potion…
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Where to find Zoltan Chivay?

I'm currently pursuing the 'Memory of the blade' quest. And I'm told by Shani to talk to Zoltan about the silver sword. I found him at the Hairy Bear Inn a few times before but now I can't find him no matter at what time of the day I enter the inn.…
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Is there any means by which I can generate and/or download a Witcher 1 Save file for import into The Witcher 2?

So, I'm finally getting around to playing The Witcher 2. (Yeah, yeah, I know, late to the party...). I've played the original Witcher, multiple times, and loved it. I had save files, that I was eagerly waiting to import. And then... I got a new…
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Is it viable to play through the Witcher: Enhanced Edition relying heavily on magic?

Due to the recent release of the sequel, I have reinstalled The Witcher. I have previously played up to the end of the 2nd act but used very little magic. Is it viable to play using mostly magic? If so, which signs/talents should I concentrate…
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How do I get sex from the woman in the village? (Murky Vaters)

I don't seem to be able to get the sex card for woman from the village. What are the prerequisites? I tried to talk with the peasant women both right after entering the chapter and after completing most of the quests, but in both cases it just…
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How to kill echinops?

I am playing The Witcher at maximum difficulty and it is indeed difficult as it describes, even more. At the moment I have some (many) problems killing Echinops in Vizima swamps. Do you have some suggestions how to fight them?
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Purpose of side weapons?

Besides using the steel or silver sword in The Witcher 1 you can also use smaller side weapons such as daggers or axes. The only benefit I can see in these weapons is that some have an additional effect like having a higher chance of inflicting…
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What are the quests that end each chapter in The Witcher 1

I'm a bit of a completionist so I hate missing quests, so I'd like to do all the secondary quests before ending the chapter. After ending chapter 1 and finding I missed some quests, I had to load an old saved game and replay part of the chapter. I…
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What Rune and Meteorite combinations offer me the most effective blades?

So, I've just reached Chapter 4 in The Witcher (playing the Enhanced Edition if that matters), with a melee-focused build for Geralt, and I'm getting to the point where my options for weapons really open up. Specifically, I now have enough Red and…
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