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Windows Witcher 3 Wild Hunt (GOTY)

Huntn

Huntn

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I played this about a year ago, and quit because I thought combat was too difficult, but am giving it another shot, after slogging though (and enjoying) other games with more complex combat mechanics.

Yet, I am so frustrated right now with a mod, I’ve been trying to install on the Witcher 3 for two days. It’s an auto loot mod that I want because when I’m riding my horse, I don’t want to be getting off to collect plants. Mods are usually pretty simple and this mod damn it, is not cooperating. I’ve tried Vortex, Nexus mod manager, now I’m getting ready to try the Witcher 3 mod manager.
www.nexusmods.com

AutoLoot Configurable All-in-One (1.30-1.31)

A complete optimization/rewrite (with permission from the authors JupiterTheGod and CarbonAlabel) of AutoLoot Standard/Enhanced editions, with all aspects configurable through in-game menus. This mod
www.nexusmods.com www.nexusmods.com

If that does not work, I’ll try the older version:
www.nexusmods.com

AutoLoot - AutoLoot the items you want

AutoLoots eliminates the tedious loot interface and helps you by automatically looting the items you set it to loot!
www.nexusmods.com www.nexusmods.com
Anyone have any experience for this example? I’m used to adding mods. Normally it’s just not that complicated, dump it in the mod folder…
 
Huntn said:
It’s an auto loot mod that I want because when I’m riding my horse, I don’t want to be getting off to collect plants.
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I've beaten the game and all the DLCs, and I have to say... not once has getting off the horse to collect plants been necessary or even at all worth it for me. Unless you're really into brewing potions, installing a mod specifically to auto-loot plants while you're riding is probably more trouble than its worth. 😅

Anyway, it's been a while and I don't remember if you can lower the difficulty (I think you can), but the game gets much more enjoyable once you get past the opening area.
 
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coffeemilktea said:
I've beaten the game and all the DLCs, and I have to say... not once has getting off the horse to collect plants been necessary or even at all worth it for me. Unless you're really into brewing potions, installing a mod specifically to auto-loot plants while you're riding is probably more trouble than its worth. 😅

Anyway, it's been a while and I don't remember if you can lower the difficulty (I think you can), but the game gets much more enjoyable once you get past the opening area.
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I crafted the hell out of Oblivion and Skyrim. :D You know after spending several days trying to get this working, I was actually going to collect plants to brew potions to “honestly” earn XP, I said SCREW IT. Console here I come, full speed ahead! Except I don’t see consol codes for plants. NP the console has other answers. :)
 
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I gave up on the auto loot mod in The Witcher and have started it. I’m a bit embarrassed how easy killing the Noon Wraith (Devil By The Well quest) was, one of the early quests. Last time, about a year ago, I felt it was overly hard and had not ready any guides and without using a trap, which is one of your built in spells, which materializes them so your sword can injure it, it kicked my ass several times. She was and continues to be a horrible apparition. This time, with a trap (spell) and some monster oil on my sword, I made quick work of her. 😊

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I’ve set this game aside for the second time. Guess I’m getting finicky.n Not because the games was too hard, I just was not getting immersed. I don’t know why, it’s a well made game. 😳
 
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One of the best games ever, but if you're not feeling the game then no need to force it. RDR2 is another one that requires you to be "in the mood" in my opinion. But it's an RPG, so if you're not feeling the role then it makes sense that you won't connect.
 
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One of the best games ever, but if you're not feeling the game then no need to force it. RDR2 is another one that requires you to be "in the mood" in my opinion. But it's an RPG, so if you're not feeling the role then it makes sense that you won't connect.
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RDR2- played and enjoyed the online version with friends, until it got old, repetitive, and I did not finish the solo story, I think because there were no personal relationships. I acknowledge for this one too, despite being a well made game, I’m finding that social interactions, even as shallow as it is in games, tips the scale for me. Now Cyberpunk 2077 by the same developer, was a home run in this regard as meager as in game relations are. You have dinner at a companions house and play a game with the nephews, you go on a date to visit the old neighborhood. These events are mostly symbolic, but for immersive purposes, they are enough to make me feel like you I’m not a loner in this adventure, especially the “good” ending which is almost amazing. And Fallout 4 I’m fully assimilated, feels like a very comfortable space to adventure in, although I already know all the answers. That’s me, I read Lord of the Rings three times. On my 5th playthough of F4.😁
 
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One of my all time favorite games. Absolutely love it and the DLCs but I thought the boss at the end of the main game was pure misery. I should have just lowered the difficulty for him.
 
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@Queen6

After getting frustrated with this game in the starter area, I set it aside for a while. But I’ve now picked it back up, worked through my combat issues, and am now hooked. 😊

All along, I’ve recognized it as an extremely well made game and it is gorgeous. I was standing along the road looking for the crystal crow skull I had missed in the beginning when a crow appears, and a storm came in rolling over the country side. I was impressed. Spolier note: The skull if not picked up, at some point dissapears. I had too much invested to start over, so I relied on the consul to resurrect it.
 
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I'm trying to figure out why I'm in the second zone, Velen, and I'm a level 4 and most of the quests here are substantially above my level. I thought I scoured White Orchard pretty well. If I can figure out how to return there, maybe go back and make sure I did the side quests.
update: ok fast travel post can be used to return to previous area.
 
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Huntn said:
@Queen6

After getting frustrated with this game in the starter area, I set it aside for a while. But I’ve now picked it back up, worked through my combat issues, and am now hooked. 😊

All along, I’ve recognized it as an extremely well made game and it is gorgeous. I was standing along the road looking for the crystal crow skull I had missed in the beginning when a crow appears, and a storm came in rolling over the country side. I was impressed. Spolier note: The skull if not picked up, at some point dissapears. I had too much invested to start over, so I relied on the consul to resurrect it.
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Witcher 3 and it's DLC's are one of the very best RPG's, but it does take time to get into. Still has one of the best narratives in gaming...

Game is right on my next to play, but Silent Hill 2 (remake). Savouring this one, still a lot to sort out on the new PC but is looking strong. The mod games just take time to install and set up as it's very much a manual affair.

If facing a hardwall, you need to level up. Try a different area W3 is not as linear as CP2077, progression is not always clear, but is all part of the adventure...

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Queen6 said:
Witcher 3 and it's DLC's are one of the very best RPG's, but it does take time to get into. Still has one of the best narratives in gaming...

Game is right on my next to play, but Silent Hill 2 (remake). Savouring this one, still a lot to sort out on the new PC but is looking strong. The mod games just take time to install and set up as it's very much a manual affair.

If facing a hardwall, you need to level up. Try a different area W3 is not as linear as CP2077, progression is not always clear, but is all part of the adventure...

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Maybe you can tell me why I’m in Velen and I seem to be too low of a skill level. I’ve went out of my way to scour White Orchard to make sure I did not miss any significant leveling opportunities. It will be surprising if the low levels are out on the edges of the zone, which is not a typical structure for a game. Maybe I’ve missed something significant before getting here? 🤔
 
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Maybe you can tell me why I’m in Velen and I seem to be too low of a skill level. I’ve went out of my way to scour White Orchard to make sure I did not miss any significant leveling opportunities. It will be surprising if the low levels are out on the edges of the zone, which is not a typical structure for a game. Maybe I’ve missed something significant before getting here? 🤔
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Wrong place, wrong time. Your ahead of yourself hence why you can't make progress. W3 is a big game 1K hours is not improbable, CDPR deliberately reduced CP2077's difficulty & runtime which I personally felt was a mistake to appease the gaming press who are fundamentally worthless in 2025.

CP20777 is an easy play, Witcher 3 is a challenge much is down to the player. A big aspect of Witcher 3 is figuring out what and where to go next...

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Queen6 said:
Wrong place, wrong time. Your ahead of yourself hence why you can't make progress. W3 is a big game 1K hours is not improbable, CDPR deliberately reduced CP2077's difficulty & runtime which I personally felt was a mistake to appease the gaming press who are fundamentally worthless in 2025.

CP20777 is an easy play, Witcher 3 is a challenge much is down to the player. A big aspect of Witcher 3 is figuring out what and where to go next...

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I can see Huntn dropping it in the near future :). For many CP2077 is the perfect difficulty.
 
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Wrong place, wrong time. Your ahead of yourself hence why you can't make progress. W3 is a big game 1K hours is not improbable, CDPR deliberately reduced CP2077's difficulty & runtime which I personally felt was a mistake to appease the gaming press who are fundamentally worthless in 2025.

CP20777 is an easy play, Witcher 3 is a challenge much is down to the player. A big aspect of Witcher 3 is figuring out what and where to go next...

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Well there was no convenient blacksmith close by, and my gear was broken so I returned to White Orchard, got fixed up and then noticed all these question marks around the landscape, so I’m visitingg those, small amounts of XP , nothing big yet I missed, but it did get me to lifeless 5! I’ve been to the outskirts of White Orchard in all directions I think, and it’s not that big of a zone as far as things to do.
 
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I can see Huntn dropping it in the near future :). For many CP2077 is the perfect difficulty.
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CP77 is still regarded as wonderful 😊, but I’ve made it over the hump with W3, as long as I can find content at my current level. I don’t like that difficulty does not radiate out from where you start n the zone and when I look at quests in my journal, I want to say difficulty is not listed there (I think). I do remember seeing difficulty listed on the job board though… 🤔 When in over your head, dodging saves you from many smacks from the enemy

I did experience a phenomena. I stumbled across a mine, as a L4, ended up fighting L7s and maybe a L9. I died, but when I logged back in a day later, my adversaries in the same spot, where now L4 too! 🤔
 
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Huntn said:
CP77 is still regarded as wonderful 😊, but I’ve made it over the hump with W3, as long as I can find content at my current level. I don’t like that difficulty does not radiate out from where you start n the zone and when I look at quests in my journal, I want to say difficulty is not listed there (I think). I do remember seeing difficulty listed on the job board though… 🤔 When in over your head, dodging saves you from many smacks from the enemy

I did experience a phenomena. I stumbled across a mine, as a L4, ended up fighting L7s and maybe a L9. I died, but when I logged back in a day later, my adversaries in the same spot, where now L4 too! 🤔
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Witcher 3 will challenge you, as a player CP2077 merely entertains, you'll find this out if you stick to the course. Then you will understand why I think CP2077 is so shallow...

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I wish I could remember to help but it's been so long since I've played. I remember spending what felt like forever in the starting area investigating all the marks on the map before getting into the meat of the storyline.
 
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I admit that the mechanics of a Witcher fight involves more work than a Cyberpunk fight. I have yet to judge the comparison quality of the narrative. 🙂
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Simply goes deeper, being written by adults for adults. Makes you think on your decisions in the game world. CP2077 comes across as more simplistic. CP2077 while having some standout characters many lack depth. Latest version is on the new box, I'll see soon enough...

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