Incredible how time flies, right? The Witcher 3’s been around for a decade now—crazy, huh? Feels like just yesterday I was first wandering through those sprawling landscapes. Anyway, we’re all caught up in nostalgia waves, dusting off old games. And speaking of which, there’s this mod I’m kinda hyped about. If you’re itching to dive back into TW3, this might add a bit of spice to the mix.
Alright, picture this: swapping the Witcher 3 skill system with one from an older game. Sounds wild? That’s exactly what this new mod does. You know, sometimes the best way to change things up is to go sideways, not forward. Or maybe it’s backwards? Whatever.
So, the mod in question is by this talented creator, Gerwant30. They’ve cooked up something called Witcher 1 talent trees remake for TW3. I remember them winning second place ages ago in a CD Projekt mod contest for a neat project involving Cintra. This mod’s part of their “Tales of the Witcher” series, aiming to give us more control over Geralt’s growth. Imagine 13 new trees and over 200 fresh skills. Kinda blows your socks off, doesn’t it?
I watched a video showcasing it—well, I meant to but got sidetracked. Anyway, you start off collecting bronze talents. Then, you move up to silver and gold. It’s like leveling up from trainee to master witcher. Plus, there are four main skill trees, each with its own twists, and then some extra for the Witcher signs. More skills than you can shake a stick at!
The modder mentioned something about how building your character’s skills, talents, and preparation is what makes you powerful. Gear’s just a minor backup. Makes sense, I guess? Though, fair warning, it’s still in beta. So, expect some rough edges.
Oh, and one little snag—it’s only for a fresh game in the base version of TW3. No diving into your old saves. Bummer, right? And if you want the full experience, there’s a list of recommended mods to install along with it.
So, what do you think? Does the old-school charm of the first Witcher game call to you, or are you just too comfy with TW3’s vibe to mix things up? Chat below if you’ve got thoughts!
