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+1 like...I was trapped on honour mode

i remember when the narrator judge me for doing something i cant remember what exactly but i do remember it being funny enough to make me laugh for three hours straight

I’m at a bit cheesy

Oh thanks ❤

Even in the little ways Larian just keeps giving. Awesome.

Such a delightful read. Amelia nailed it, as usual. :)

Motion capture gets very wonky if the face of the character and the actor is too different. More mocap = character will look more like their actor, so that their performance gets captured correctly. That's what I was told by actual developers the first time people lost their minds about changes to a female character's face. She is also a few years older, but that's more a convenient excuse to adjust the 3D model to the new actress' face. *TL;DR: The changes to her face are primarily for more accurate motion capture.* 🤷‍♂️

The world building is classic old BioWare. I'm so excited.

Flawless!

huzzah! I got worried there for a moment, but I was wrong to doubt you, this indeed is how my beloved Minthy would

Minthara nooo!

Well, I did not see that end coming😂

So happy youtube recommended the video. Your voice and intonation is incredible, but it's even better after having it as a guide while playing such a nice game, it feels like a friend with whom you had a great anecdote to strengthen your friendship.

Full transcript: 0:00 Chapter I - A Bitter Eve Indeed On a bleak and frosted yuletide eve, Minthara cleared her throat and spat the phlegm with scornful glee, as she snarled, and I quote: “This cursed season’s here again, I cannot seem to flee it. Nor you, with all your Yuletide cheer, who comes to me to plead at.” The goblin blinked away the spit, as he stammered out in fear, “But Commander, please, the boys need rest, it’s just once every year.” “Bah, brainslug!” Minthara did reply, her tone a deadly hiss, "You want a break? Then break yourself - you’ll get no more than this. “One night off? For season’s cheer? I’ll make sure you regret daring to ask for anything - this is as good as you will get." And with a loud and thunderous snap, his bones broke like a vow. No, no amount of Yuletide cheer would ever save him now. 1:14 Chapter II - Let the Spirits Come Minthara sat in icy dark, the chamber’s warmth long lost, the fire’s flame was nearly gone, consumed by winter’s frost. The shadows stirred, the room grew still, a chill crept through the air. Then from the dark, a figure formed - a face beyond repair. It was the ghost of Priestess Gut, who once had served her side, now bound in chains of spectral light, with hollow, sunken pride. “You’ve come to haunt me, have you, Gut?” Minthara scoffed with scorn. But Gut’s dead eyes stared back at her, no mercy to be sworn. Gut’s hollow voice did fill the room, her gaze alight with dread: "Three spirits come to show your fate, the path that lies ahead. These chains I bear are of my sins, the souls I once betrayed. Your chains will come, and heavier still, for debts you’ve yet to pay." Gut faded with a mournful wail: "You’ll see when they appear, The weight of all your wicked ways will soon become too clear." In the silence, shadows deepened; Minthara’s gaze was set. 'Let them come,' she whispered low, 'I’ve nothing to regret.' 3:00 Chapter III - Memories Served Cold Minthara lay in restless dark, her room now cold as stone. When from the shadows stepped a form - both lumbering and alone. With amber eyes, and long sharp claws, and a voice like the coo of a chicken; a spectral owlbear revealed itself, right in Minthara’s kitchen. “Fredrik, old friend!” Minthara bellowed out toward the ghost. “I lost you when those goblins plucked and spit you on the roast. I can’t commend their actions, but the meal was adventitious; and if you really want to know, your thighs were quite delicious.” The creature cooed and warbled in an inscrutable sort of way; that probably meant he’s sorry, not to worry, it’s okay. At least that’s what Minthara thought, before he gripped her by the hair, and pulled her up and back through time into memories laid bare. 4:10 Chapter IV - Bearer of a Solemn Warning They landed in a dim-lit hall, where a girl of ten stood standing; soaked in the blood of the assassin sent to kill her in the landing. A wicked smile crossed her face, twisted and serene, and in return, Minthara’s grin grew reflecting what she’d seen. “A fine death", purred Minthara at what her younger self had done; her eyes gleaming with memories of early battles she had won. And that one time that her mother tried to kill her in the dark. When she first felt something within her igniting like a spark. The owlbear’s grumble filled the air at an octave deemed concerning. As if to say, perhaps Minthara missed points in lessons she should be learning. “Look on this and change your ways,” Fredrik warbled, feathers ruffled. “Murder poisons all within, and soon your heart will buckle.” The ghost was sure his warning struck, conveyed in solemn swell, and her nodding smile assured him that she’d understood it well. Yet all she caught were frantic clucks, the words lost in a crack; for her potion of animal speaking lay stashed in her other slacks. 5:50 Chapter V - An Appeal to Her Present Nature Minthara found herself alone in bed in Northdark county; awoken by the laughter of one called Gale (nee Tim Downey). “That rhyming couplet was so forced, its writer should be banned from ever writing advent poems,” and then he took her hand. Gale led her to a Yuletide meal, a humble goblin spread, where scraps were shared and laughter dim, though cheer was not yet dead. Invisible, she lingered close, as voices murmured low, and talk soon turned to Minthara, to the harshness she would show. “She’s fierce, too fierce,” the goblins sighed, “a wall none dare to breach. To work for her’s to walk on glass, with orders none dare breach. She drives us hard, no mercy shown, her pride cuts deep and cold. Each task we bear without a break, each word a weight untold.” A sickly goblin, frail and sweet, with cane clasped in hand, spoke up with gentle warmth and care, though weak, his tone was grand: “It’s Yuletide now, a time to mend, to open hearts anew; and maybe even welcome her, as harsh as she may be, too.” Gale leaned in close and softly spoke: “Your strength, it has its place. But walls you build to guard yourself keep warmth from your embrace. Let others in; the fiercest bonds come not from pride alone, to lead, you must reveal your heart, not sit upon a throne.” Gale watched her face, his hope renewed, convinced his words had struck; that seeds of trust and softer ties might yet dislodge her stuck. But Minthara’s thoughts were elsewhere still, on power and control. Her mind untouched by softer words, no shifting in her soul. Gale gave a nod, then waved farewell, and vanished from her sight; leaving Minthara once again alone in winter's night. But soon a musk, both stale and dank, crept in from shadows deep. A figure cloaked in timeworn cloth with skin like dried, cracked peat. 8:44 Chapter VI - Minthara’s Yuletide Reckoning His face a skull beneath the folds, eyes hollow, dark, and cold- a whisper from the edge of death, with secrets ages old. Withers reached out his bony hand, and Minthara followed suit. They stepped into her future’s shade, a vision stark and brute. She saw herself, long cold and dead, her armour picked for gold, as looting goblins mocked her life, now safe from her stronghold. "She was a terror, harsh and fierce," they laughed and shook their heads; “she made no friends, no bonds in life, just fear and mounting dread.” To look upon her solemn face, one might well think her deeply stirred, A glimpse of doubt upon her brow, her heart perhaps deterred. It seemed her gaze grew softened now, as though she'd come to see, that strength alone, without a bond, might truly end in misery. With visions of her future clear, Minthara felt embolden; and so she turned, with lessons learned, her heart finally wide open. She called her goblins to the hall, a feast spread wide and grand - A Yuletide bounty, rich and full, set out by her command. There lay platters heaped with roasted game, with pies and cider poured. Huge hams glazed thick, and golden loaves, and meat pies richly stored. Jugs of wine and sugared fruits, a spread both fine and rare. Each dish a treat, each plate a prize, beyond what goblins dare. “Eat well!” she called, her tone sincere, her voice filled with merry cheer, “A happy Yuletide, one and all! Enjoy your feasting here!” The goblins cheered and tucked right in, grotesque and loud they ate; with gnashing teeth and slobbering lips, they gorged on every plate. But as they dined, their cheers grew faint, each goblin slowed and sighed. One by one they slumped and fell, as Minthara watched them die. For every dish was laced with death, each bite a poisoned curse - A Yuletide feast, to end their lives, and leave her halls dispersed. Minthara laughed, her goblins gone, her eyes as dead as bone, “This Yuletide feast has shown me well - I’m better off alone. To all who’d dare to scavenge mine, consider yourselves done; for strength is found in solitude - Gods curse you, every one!”

I wonder if anyone stayed on Earth or on another celestial body in Sol. If so, we may find out that they became more advanced than any Celestial domain.

Oh my god!!! This is so smart!!! i will definitely choose this move

I'm really just too tired debating this, both sides kind of act like brick walls. I'm just gonna wait for when this comes out in three years and judge for myself

I was doing my honor run, I accidentally ended up with both druids and lost gale and lazel. Meanwhile I have my tav (bard) and shadow heart. I completely ended my run. I haven’t even been to baldurs gate because I keep getting stuck on thorm

Ciri is stunning, people are just nuts.

Some people are outraged because they like to be fake outraged . Let them be fake outraged while I'm anticipating this stunning game.

I didn’t believe in the word incel until I saw the outrage over the trailer.

There should really be more videos like this out there. Great work

No worries, You can't help simps. They must fail, never try to save a simp.

Ciri the ugly woke Witcher will fail.

CD project Red is woke the new Witcher trilogy will die out because of woke trash developers.

Ciri isn't a real Witcher why not create your own Witcher.

"And i read the entire article" - good work. Unfortunately most people dont do this and just let someone else dictate them the narrative. That loser John F Trent does ragebait on purpose.

The main issue is that Ciri can not be a classical witcher. She can do witcher stuff. Just stom making her drink witcher potions. We know the people developing the game and their DEI agenda. If there is smoke, there is fire. I an not going near this game. It is another mass effect or dragon age shit.

Stop feeding the trolls, they make a living off of baseless controversies. Ignore their sorry existence.

Im over here happy that i'll live to see another witcher game and there are people raging about Ciri not being fuckable enough lmao i cant with internet people...

We talk about the woke agenda destroying games. What you don't understand????????

The issue comes from multiple different angles here. First of all, 2024 was a clusterfuck of overly woke and DEI-stuffed games. Having another male character erased to make space for a female character is... bad timing at least. Another thing is the "ugly" Ciri. She's not ugly like you might understand it. Ciri had really attractive and feminine traits though. Those got completely erased. It's hard to point it out specifically, but she absolutely lost femininity. That isn't just adding 10 or 20 years. Reminds me a bit of Aloy in Horizon. Her face got "uglified" as well. Looking more bulky, wider. Lastly Geralt is a beloved character. It always sucks when you lose the definition of what a series is. It's like swapping out Master Chief in Halo or taking Mario out of a Mario game. It'll always get you negativity in response. That combined with the hiring of well known activists, having employees who want to "punch gamers" and all the other bits and pieces, it just doesn't instill confidence in a great next title. Yes, some people go a little far. I don't think it's coming from a wrong place though. Lots of people just loved the experience in the game so far and just want it to continue as a great series.

Most of the people complaining about her look are just 15 year old incels who probably have never seen a real woman. Mangaporn is not the reality guys. Sorry.

I'll be very happy to play as Ciri!

Love the Skellige theme ❤ Ciri is perfect

I love this Ciri ❤

I agree with GB's assessment 100%. Just honing on Ciri being ugly in cinematic, watch TW3 first trailer of Geralt and then compare to in-game. Nothing is set in stone what the final product is like. In fact I like Ciri's look in the cinematic as she looks older and well mutation does alter looks a bit. Honestly, most of us cannot wait when TW4 comes out is just a few that are against TW4, specifically against Ciri they know they are minority thus have to be noisy.

Well if the devs are waiting for a new audience then they could end up losing all. The people who invest in the Witcher are fans of the stories. Lose them and then their ‘word of mouth’ will make or break the game. No one wants the mediocrity and virtue signalling. I don’t want corporations telling me how to think. So if the reviewers I trust tell me this game has been gutted of Sapkowski’s world and lore then I simply won’t buy it. However, watching this trailer I was pleasantly surprised. Unlike Phantom Liberty which detracted from Cyberpunk 2077’s excellent storyline.

Totally agree. The only other feasable option, would have been a no name character like in cp2077. And they would still have to explain how that can become a witcher... In the end I personally think most people that complain so loudly dont know the original cannon too well nor how twists in story writing work... I mean, they even said years ago, that tw4 would play at least 10 years after tw3, so how did they expect her to look?

CDPR team is totally different, OG members replaced with activists, working with Sweetbaby, one of the members claimed they wanted to punch gamers. They stated they wanted a new modern audience. Pair this with Ciri’s face being kinda puffed up like she got botox and having a sort of angry girl boss attitude at the end of the trailer. Just red flags all over the place. It’s still too early but we’ll see. I’m gonna say one thing, I know one other company that talked down on gamers and their stock numbers have plummeted HARD. CDPR is walking on thin ice. I’m not sure what will happen and I am skeptical but hopefully stuff will change and they’ll turn things around.

Countless franchisees have gone woke and this one is no different sadly. The dude in charge of the lore for W4 is on record badmouthing token, and the Lord of the Rings

No female witchers was my initial thought as well. But some research solved the problem quite fast. CDPR deserves the benefit of the doubt. I'm still cautious for Sweet Baby Inc seems to have their hands in the process but we simply have to wait for more info. The trailer was totally fine.

I agree with pretty much everything you say. What I am interested to know is how far through the story this clip was taken from. I think it is important to see the back history of how Ciri gets from leaving the witcher to this point. I want to see the story of Ciri becoming a Witcher. I'm hoping this is what the Witcher 4 will be and that this clip is later on on the game. Maybe, in the beginning, Ciri is younger and this is towards the end of her path to being a Witcher.

Well im from Poland and CDPR started working with SweetBaby hard, ppl who actually made W3 are no more there (they created new studio), replaced with "modern" workers.

The incels who are calling Ciri ugly should look at themselves in the mirror , Endymion , Mark Kern etc...man those guys are fugly.

There is no "woke" agenda here. First, while some focus on Ciri’s appearance, she looks a bit older and rougher, but still has her curves, makeup, and looks pretty good. More importantly, there is no forced diversity anywhere in the trailer-all the characters appear as Slavic people, true to the setting's time period. As for the claim of Ciri being a "brave and stunning woke female protagonist" and a "Mary Sue," the trailer actually shows the opposite. Ciri messes up the fight, starting completely unprepared, and unlike Geralt, who would have taken his potion before the fight, she only takes it afterward. She almost gets cornered by the creature and barely manages to fight her way out of its cave. In contrast to the Witcher 3 cinematic trailers, where Geralt fights flawlessly and saves the girl, here Ciri fails, and the girl is killed anyway. Some people criticize Ciri’s line "Save yourself!" as woke, but if you actually listen to the full context, she also says, "To shelter! To your father!"-so she doesn’t hate all men like the true "woke girlboss" characters in games like those from Naughty Dog. This shows Ciri’s concern for the girl’s safety, not a rejection of men. The trailer doesn’t empower Ciri by making her perfect; instead, it highlights her struggles and failure, offering a more grounded, flawed portrayal of her character, which is completely fine in my book.

Her face looks like the hag monster in witcher 3 😂😂😂😂😂😂

I have watched a heap of these reviews and have NOT seen one talking about the character creation, given it being done in UE5, NOBODY (maybe one review) is talked about the fact that they would have use Metahuman tech to create the characters and that is why they say she's ugly, there is NO stylized or toon-ish look to her. I wonder if most young gamers now day prefer stylized over realistic

I don't smoke the anti-woke pipe. Folks seem to be so unhappy and they do it to themselves. Life is hard enough, why get yourself mad by your own choice? Besides, Ciri is lore-accurate, has been there the entire time, and makes sense. What this proves is that hate channels *need* content and hate never ends. They want all female characters to be boobies, and all characters to be white or stereotypes. As for woke folks, they need to learn how to write stuff better and learn what _sub-text_ means. If they want to include some idea, just _trust the players,_ and don't spoon-feed the audience so much by saying---> *HEY LOOK AT ME!*, so much. I'm pretty progressive myself, but even then _some_ ideas don't need to be so front and center, depending on the context or time frame. That said, the Ciri situation is just so weird because she looks... like a Witcher should look. I'm very excited about the game because the whole reason I never played a Witcher game was because I just didn't like Geralt enough. But now, I'm playing The Witcher 3 because I want to get into the world more so I'm prepared for Ciri's adventure I have started to read the source material and so, far... it reads very well. It's a crazy world!

You are 100% correct.