I keep talking about how amazing and brilliant Witcher 3 is on other threads. I thought it was probably about time we had a dedicated Witcher thread (though I do like getting derailed and talking about other games too). So, who else is playing/has played/wants to play? Anyone else obsessed with Gwent? Triss or Yen? What big decisions have you made? I'm on my second play through, on game plus mode. I've got the first dlc pack but need to be a couple levels higher before I can play the new missions. I know some of you out there love it too, right?
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CheradenineZakalwe ·
13/12/2015 21:23
That is amazing of your dentist. North east Scotland, you say...probably a ten hour round trip from here so won't rule it out.
Ha, bless his self confidence! DS is very funny, mostly unintentionally I think! He also sat on the christmas tree, so I think 'sitting on things' is the theme of the week.
I don't think it would be too cheeky, and anyway, shy bairns get nowt 
And the babysitting is a very fair offer! If you'd like to sit for DS for a month I'll hunt down Capaldi myself and persuade him to give you a pic. Glad the lego angel is a hit anyway! Show those wasps they can't beat you! Even though they now clearly own your attic and are probably making plans to annex the lounge next
I remember Super Monkey Ball! I had strange softspots for Luigi's Mansion and Pikmin. Was it the GC that had the Mario Party games on? Had lots of fun nights with that! That's a shame about the Elder Scrolls Online. I've never really been into the online stuff, I prefer to keep my embarrassing ineptness to myself, but it sounds like a nice shared hobby! Me and an ex used to play Baldurs Gate: Dark Alliance together, which was fun.
CheradenineZakalwe ·
15/12/2015 16:56
Well you clearly need to relocate to Cardiff, and bring your dentist with you...then you can shmooze the producer, get yourself a part as the next companion and steal props to adorn your Christmas tree. You win, we win (dentist now several hours closer) and the wasps lose although technically gain your house! Have you ever been to the Dr Who experience? DH took me for one of my birthdays, it was brilliant And we had lunch in the american diner they use for filming.
I liked Luigi's mansion because I love Luigi, was nice to see him get a main role I seem to recall that most of our Mario Party parties involved lots of alcohol, it was fun. The mini games were brill.
Oh god, I can't handle crafting that's any more complex than Witcher! It's such a bloody chew on sometimes. I think I preferred the Skyrim version where you at least gained XP for it. I'd need to upgrade my internet to play online I think, bloody thing drags at the minute anyway.
DS has now taken to attempting to roll under the Christmas tree when I attempt to make him get dressed. The joys of toddlerhood Bangs head off wall
CheradenineZakalwe ·
19/12/2015 11:13
I just had to google malteaser tiffin, I'm not surprised it works as bribery! Ah, but the Amazon autograph wouldn't be the same...yours might be personalised!
Yeah, when it reappeared on the last episode we we're like, 'we've been there!' WHY DID I NOT GET A CUDDLY DALEK?? I definitely missed a trick there. My friends do not appreciate my Dr Who love 
Yeah, I keep expecting to get XP when I do any alchemy, and am always disappointed when I don't. You'd think I'd be over it by now. Haven't played for over a week now, have been on nights so not had a chance . I'm out tonight but might pick it up tomorrow. I'm doing the quest with Avallach and not really enjoying it, though, so not massively motivated. Just need to suck it up and get on with it cause I want to get finished!
DS runs off during nappy changes and getting dressed. Unfortunately not found an easy way of getting him back, other than to give him something he shouldn't be playing with, like my phone 
Even then it takes forever, he has a real issue with having his top changed. I took him out in his pyjama top the other day because I couldn't face the tantrum and having to restrain him! MiniAsh's way sounds frustrating but also much cuter And I imagine involves less biting...
CheradenineZakalwe ·
20/12/2015 19:07
Well, my plans to play today got squashed by my hangover 
. So Avallach continues to await me, probably until after xmas now . Did I bitch about how I'm working xmas day here yet? I've mentioned it to everyone else so might as well! Although I actually requested it, so I shouldn't - I wanted to get it over and done with so I can have the next couple off when DS is more aware of whats going on. Still sucks though! Will barely see DH over the next few weeks. I need a less shiftwork-y job.
DS just had a complete fit at me trying to put him in the bath, so am knackered from wrestling with him with a hangover. He seems to hate having bare arms?! But obviously I can't ask him! He's got an appointment for speech therapy in early January, which is much quicker than I expected! They're going to work on 'shared attention and play skills' apparently. They do seem to know who they can hit and 'get away with it', don't they! 
I'm not really into Star Wars, unfortunately! Now, Star Trek, OTOH My friends all are, though. I would be happy with cuddly Daleks/Angels/anything. DS is getting a cuddly virus for xmas as me and my sister are both science geeks too 
Your tiffin sounds amazing And it's making my stomach rumble. I think I need a chicken kebab...
Ashvis ·
20/12/2015 22:38
Working at Christmas sounds totally shitty, poor you! Nobody with a young family should have to do that! But I understand you'll want the next ones off - my ds remembers last Christmas really well so is the most excited about Christmas this year. It'll be lovelier in the end but that isn't a whole load of comfort for right now 
Big yes to Star Trek here - as much as I love Star Wars, Star Trek is where it's at for me. I'm a proper Trekkie at heart. Very excited about the new movie next year, and they're making a new series in 2017. They are totally scant on details - no characters announced, no time frame - is it the original universe or the alternate from the new movies? I really want to know what happened with Captain Sisko. I have too many questions that aren't being answered damnit! We saw a trailer for the new movie the other day, looked like we might just get an original story this time around. Your sisters sound brilliant if they buy cuddly viruses 😊 I did play a little Witcher this evening, finding persons in distress, great fun, but got distracted by Doctor Who.
Brilliant news about the speech therapy - great they have such clear goals already. I need to try getting our speech therapist on the phone, haven't seen her in ages and ds talks about her quite regularly. We did have a speech break through today - I asked if he'd done a poo, fully expecting a wall of silence, and he replied "I did" - first time ever answering a question like that! Might've known it'd be poo related. Didn't do it again for the rest of the day, and he practically whispered it, but I almost cried with happiness. And made a pleasant change from hearing about going to toys r us for the millionth time!
Definitely recommend your making the tiffin, it has won me friends and influenced people - and it's the best thing you'll ever put in your mouth. At a couple local toddler groups we took turns bringing in snacks - the tiffin got people talking and encouraged me to speak to people. And it inspired others to do some home baking. Tiffin makes the whole world a nicer place. I'm going to have to make some more again now, aren't I?! Aaaahhhh, food 😄
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CheradenineZakalwe ·
24/12/2015 14:32
That is exciting! I would be happy with that, even if it is poo related DS doesn't really react to questions either. Everything has to be on his own terms! Twice now we've had something that sounded like 'da-da' whilst he was playing with DH though, so I'm crossing my fingers we might start to get some proper words soon! He's only about 18 months behind, bless him...
I loved Next Gen, and was also quite into Voyager, but I didn't really get into DS9. I feel like if I watched it now I might do, with being a bit older, I might appreciate the political bits more? Enterprise was a bit pants. I remember watching TOS when I was a kid and really liking it, but not seen it much as an adult. Am intrigued about the new series! Have you ever watched any of the Stargate series? My Secret Santa at work got me a Dr Who mug, I was very pleased Also DH has got me a Discworld illustration signed by Terry Pratchett so am in geek heaven right now.
Yes, as soon as DS is a teenager he will be subject to me waking him up at 5am every day in revenge. Although in a Christmas miracle he actually slept till 7.30 this morning, I was very confused when I woke up and it was starting to get light!
Ashvis ·
24/12/2015 22:49
Da-da is adorable! I love it! Terribly cute. This evening MiniAsh said goodnight to the mistletoe and the pie we left out for Santa - no idea why but very sweet too. I've met several older autistic children who were either non verbal, or speech delayed as toddlers and young children yet very conversant when they got older. It gives me hope!
What awesome gifts you got - I'm very envious. Especially the long lie in! I love Terry Pratchett and actually shed a tear when he died. Wonderful man. I wanted Nanny Ogg to adopt me. We have a tradition of opening a present on Christmas Eve, and I opened the novel Witcher is based on! I looked at the first page and saw the word "naked" by the fourth line. I'm shocked . I'm quite excited to immerse myself in the world though, be interesting to get some back story! Definitely on the look out for a Dr Who mug too.
I grew up watching TOS, and loving it - proper bonding time with my dad. He was so excited when Next Gen started too, and I love that as well. Captain Picard is the last word in starship captains as far as I'm concerned. Dh got me into DS9, and while the first few seasons aren't great, once Worf joins the crew it does get really exciting. We tend to watch it when my mother visits! I quite liked Voyager too, female captain even if she reminded me of a librarian/headmistress type. Never took to Neelix though, never got why people liked him. I always loved a Q episode and liked he was in Voyager. Enterprise isn't great, I agree, but I did like the stumbling into the stars and the beginnings of things like the prime directive. Why they needed a Borg episode is beyond me though. Haven't watched Stargate, should that be on my watch list? Have been thinking of watching Battlestar Galactica again (if I ever find time!)
Hope you don't work too hard tomorrow! Merry Christmas Cheradenine
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CheradenineZakalwe ·
27/12/2015 11:47
Thank you! Belated Merry Christmas to the Ashvis family [santa] Hope you all had a lovely time. Work was surprisingly OK after some drama at the beginning of the week, the actual day was fine. Will be having next year off though!
Yeah, as much as I hate the 'oh, I didn't talk till I was 3' dismissive stuff, it does secretly give me a bit of hope too! He's definitely being more noisy in general, so fingers crossed for some more bits of words!
I cried buckets when Pterry passed. Also when I read the last Discworld book. Ha, hope you're well into the Witcher book, and the nudity isn't too overwhelming! I still haven't gone back to the game yet, just been too busy. I got a book I've been wanting for a while for xmas too, so need to split my time between reading that, gaming and watching the Dr Who special...it's too much to fit in in DS's limited nap times!
Picard rules. I liked Worf ok on his own, but Klingons in general just bored me with all the honour stuff. Neelix was creepy; wasn't Kes only a child in her species?! I quite liked when she went a bit mental later on Q was fab, always loved a Q episode, and the Borg were genuinely scary when they first appeared! I was watching something the other day and it did the 'THERE...ARE...FOUR...LIGHTS' thing, that gave me shivers, that was an excellent episode. Poor Jean-Luc, he's been through a lot...
I definitely recommend the Stargate Series(s). Even DH likes them! SG-1 was really good, probably seasons 2-6 were best. But I think Atlantis was actually better, I have the box set of that and still rewatch quite frequently. There was quite a lot of humour in both, which I like. I couldn't get into Universe, though. Never seen Battlestar, but it's on my To Watch list, along with Firefly...
CheradenineZakalwe ·
29/12/2015 21:09
Aww, bless him and the supermarket lady! Our neighbour asked DS if he'd had a nice christmas, obviously he just stared at her... Glad you had a nice day anyway, hope your DH is feeling better soon! DS didn't join us for xmas dinner (on boxing day), he had a huge tantrum because I wouldn't let him sit on my knee and eat my dinner with my cutlery So he sat in the lounge watching Peppa whilst we all ate Otherwise it was a good day!
No, the Borg lost their edge slightly once we met the kids. Would have loved Seven to go renegade Best of Both Worlds was amazing. I don't remember much of the vinyard one, may need to check it out again. I also don't recall a surname for Chakotay, clearly he didn't need one... Aw, I loved the Doctor. Wasn't there an episode where he went really evil and starting torturing people..?! Also remember an unintentionally hilarious episode where somebody stole Neelix's lungs...
I will keep an eye out for Firefly. Really should have watched it when we had Netflix but didn't get round to it. At least with it being cancelled early it shouldn't take much to catch up! How many seasons in Battlestar..?
I agree totally about the Dr Who special! I generally don't like them - too much singing and general sappiness - but I thought this one struck a good balance, not overly sentimental but with some genuine lovely/sad bits. Loved Capaldi's 'hello Sweetie'. And River's general badassery. Was watching some of Matt Smiths first series again the other day, I loved that season...
Ashvis ·
30/12/2015 11:58
He's said the same thing to several other people now, it's very cute! We do get him to elaborate (lots of prompting and support) but his is the best answer. If someone asked him if he had a nice Christmas he would just stare at them or ignore them completely - I don't imagine that will change any time soon, and telling people he's autistic does make them understanding usually. Before the diagnosis we'd just tell them we suspected he was, and that worked too. He's confident talking to us in short, incomplete sentences but often doesn't bother trying with others. He just had a wee snack at the table for 5 minutes on Christmas Day, we have massive issues with food - he mainly eats Annabel Karmel ready meals, pasta, pizza, soup and lasagne, but not much else! I'm enormously envious that yours would eat off your plate, we often get enormous tantrums when we try introducing new things! The hospital aren't worried about his diet, apparently it's more varied than a lot of kids who are even fussier than him but I find it quite stressful at times. Although if I'm sat with a packet of crisps he hasn't seen before he will happily try one of those
I forgot about the Doctor in Voyager turning evil. It's the only Star Trek series we don't own, but I quite fancy going back and watching that now. Neelix's lungs, god yeah! Didn't he get a holographic pair to see him through till they retrieved them? That was quite funny. And the transporter accident with Tuvok. That was mad. I did think it was very sad Janeway's fiancé married someone else, not that anyone would blame him given they thought she was dead, but what a devastating blow.
The Doctor Who special was great! I loved the "hello sweetie" bit - just fab! Wonder if the next season will start with him saying goodbye to River, or if they will have an episode or two together. Can't wait! I watched the first episode with River last night since it looped around nicely. I do like David Tennant as well. I will miss River if that's the last we see of her. Matt Smith's first season was my favourite - it was fresh and exciting. New Doctor, new companion, it was all good. It was the first season I got! I think the latest season might be my favourite despite Clara. Bloody Clara...
I think you can pick up Firefly quite cheaply. There are 4 seasons of Battlestar Galactica, and a couple of TV specials which are good too. Might be worth checking if they are on telly, I think our local library has them for rental too, I always forget they rent DVDs, despite ds getting one from them every week.
I'm delighted with dh, he has decided to bash on and complete Witcher! He did the Battle of Kaer Morhen last night, and is at the bottom of the Bald Mountain, ready to go see the Ladies. About bloody time, but he is enjoying it - apparently he did the snowball fight bit. I loved that bit! He's romances both Triss and Yen so that will lead to an interesting extra quest for him too!
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CheradenineZakalwe ·
31/12/2015 11:20
Oh believe me, if I thought he'd have actually ate any of it I'd have left him to it! He's been very fussy since he turned 1. But he mostly wanted to smush everything up then lick my fork and wave my knife around... I'd actually kill for him to eat a proper meal, he only really eats bread-based products, potatoes, the occasional fishfinger or chicken nugget, yoghurts and a couple of types of fruit. He does like to play with my food though, so I sometimes let him as he will occasionally have a bite. But I couldn't face having my slaved-over christmas dinner destroyed! He's said 'bye' today, twice, in context, so I've been a bit emotional. Even more emotional since he's upstairs refusing to nap again!
Oh god, Tuvix! They really went quite experimental with some of their plots didn't they?! I did like Tennant, but felt him and Billie came off a bit smug towards the end of the run. Yeah, Matt's was the first I got into, was very fresh. Loved most of that series except the Hungry Earth two parter, wasn't keen on that one, though did like the ending. I thought the whole series just had a kind of energy to it, they changed the whole colour palette I think, seemed much brighter than the previous series. But I am glad they've gone a bit darker again in the last series, I really need to rewatch Heaven Sent asap.
I'm not reliable enough to rent anything from the library at the minute, not organised enough to avoid a fine! But I might have a look on amazon for it. I need the last few series of Dr Who too. Also want the Game of Thrones dvds. Have you ever watched a show called Community? I'm trying to find anyone else who likes it!
Ha, bless your DH! I got surprise flowers and chocolates last night because he knows it's been a rough week at work He's a gem. I'm going to get back on Witcher next week, I'm determined to finish it soon!
Hope you have a nice New Years Eve! 
CheradenineZakalwe ·
31/12/2015 12:53
I want to celebrate but half of me is still convinced I imagined it! Even though I asked DH if he'd heard it and he agreed He had been going into his wendy house and as he was shutting the door behind him DH had said 'bye DS' and he'd looked up and said 'bye'. Then did it again a few minutes later. Am hoping it wasn't a fluke!
Yep, the days of DS happily knocking back sweet potato and spinach are long gone. We find it really stressful, but I read My Child Won't Eat by Carlos Gonzalez and that was really reassuring. I need to reread it though because I keep catching myself stressing about it again. I existed solely on sausages at his age though if you believe my mum, and I'm mostly fine now, though still a bit picky! Yes, my friends are envious of DS sleep too, so it's probably an even trade off
Wohoo, another Community fan!! I really struggle to convince people to watch it, because you can't really describe it's true brilliance with 'a funny show about a community college'. I try to catch all the pop culture references but sometimes have to google bits. The paintball episodes are epic. I had a genuinely traumatic experience at paintball in real life though, so not tempted to go again, but I still love the episodes. Abed as Hans Solo was surprisingly sexy The Dungeons and Dragons one with Fat Neil was brilliant.
Ah well, me and your DH might end up facing the Avallach bit at the same time! Misery loves company and all that DH is definitely a keeper, he's fab. You and your DH sound made for each other! My friend has just got a PS3 and is after game recommendations, I'm trying to point her towards Skyrim but not sure it'll be her thing...her wife isn't a gamer though so she's invited me round to play sometime, so that should be fun, I don't have any close gamer friends at the mo.
Sounds like you have a fun night planned! Enjoy Ours will just be wine, lots of end of the year comedy stuff and an early night I think! No energy to do anything else!
CheradenineZakalwe ·
01/01/2016 10:29
I really recommend that book, it totally changed how we thought about DS eating. I think I need to look at the bit about toddler eating again for more reassurance, it's been a while since I read it. One of our new years resolutions is to try to go out for meals more as a family, to start getting DS more used to it. He's a typical toddler I think, not wanting to sit still for a whole meal, but he has to get used to it eventually I guess because I love eating out! We just get him chips if we're out and ignore any judgey looks! We probably need to cut down on snacks between meals too, he's definitely more of a grazer. We have so many bad habits . Parenting is bloody difficult. And if one more person asks me when we're having another, I may explode...
Oh, Parks and Rec, that's my ultimate cheer-me-up, feel good show Leslie Knope is amazing, and DH hero-worships Ron. I recommend it to everyone, I think I might start having it on when people come round... I am incredibly lucky with DH, judging by some of the conversations I have with women at work about their husbands. There are some shocking men out there! We'll have 12 years together this year, don't fight very much at all both too lazy, although he's a grumpy git at times He's brilliant with DS though. It was the first time I've had random flowers pretty much since we started dating, so definitely not a regular occurrence!
Yeah, one of my oldest guy friends is a gamer, only see him a couple of times a year now, but we always have geeky conversations whilst his wife just looks a bit pained Think she was a bit unsure of me at first, but I think she's realised I'm definitely not a threat and we get on OK, particularly now we've both got kids. My uni was spent living in a shared house with my ex and his gamer/IT mates, which is how I met him. Those were the geekiest days of my life, it was awesome. Women gamers club would be great! Are you in a town/city?
Ashvis ·
01/01/2016 16:30
Yeah, going out for meals, we managed quite easily when ds was very little - at 3 months old we took him out for a Saturday night dinner with friends and it was awesome. He was as good as gold and had plenty people cooing over him. We tend to take an iPad with us if we are going to have a cuppa in a cafe or somewhere to keep him occupied. Screw the judgey looks, I've no idea how anyone managed to be a parent without smart phones or tablets to occupy their kids at times, and anything eaten is a bonus. Ds had a habit of going up to other people and investigating them - no fear of strangers at all. Fortunately he is super cute (mad curly hair) and still just about young enough to get away with it, but he has stroked random strangers' hair pretty often now 
I do think it's really funny that people think Chris Pratt is some kind of sex symbol now, I always see him chasing his neighbour naked with a plaster cast in each leg. Dh got a Mouse Rat t-shirt as part of his Christmas, I'll be dead impressed with anyone else who gets it. I loved Ron and Diane's wedding. When she said her middle name was Tammy I fell over laughing! My dh is basically Ben. It's quite frightening how alike they actually are. It's weird, but I like it! I desperately want a treat yoself day. I need to organise that.
It's lovely to hear about another couple who are just happy. Some people set up their partners to fail, don't get it at all. I worked with someone who knew their anniversary was coming up. She wanted it to be special, but didn't tell her partner it was nearly their anniversary or anything about what would make it fun for her. She didn't do anything romantic or thoughtful for him either. Then she wondered why he forgot, and spent their anniversary miserable. Just madness, a five minute chat and they would have had a lovely anniversary instead. It's a shame some people think it's their partner's responsibility to inject all the romance into their relationship, it really needs to be a joint effort.
I'm in Aberdeen, so maybe I should look and see if a gaming club already exists! I don't mind if it's women only or if there are blokes too really, it's all good, but it's lovely getting to talk to another woman who likes games (there are so few in my life!) I'm very lucky to live with another gamer who, by the way, did the Avallach bit last night. He will have it finished before us soon! He's watched me do that part twice so I think he enjoyed doing it himself. I'd play myself tonight but I'm shattered and Sherlock is on. MiniAsh got up later than usual which was lovely, but he's barely given me two consecutive minutes peace today. He's running around in a Sven costume watching Frozen though, so the cuteness helps! Hope the comedies were good last night. We really enjoyed Rock Band last night! I definitely have to play again soon!
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CheradenineZakalwe ·
02/01/2016 19:56
Hi LancashireTea! I have had occasional swoons over Geralt, then he does something skeevy and I at him. I've been in love with more fictional characters than I can count; I think it's just helped me be a bit fussier about the kind of man I'd settle down with in the end!
I'm impressed by the Skyrim birth! What did the midwife make of it? I was childless and carefree when it was released, so had much more free time to play...
YY to joint effort Ashvis. And communication! And just being nice to the person you're supposed to love, I hear couples talking to each other like crap and think, would you say that to your best friend? Have a bit of respect for each other. Me and DH had a treat yo'self day a few years ago No batman outfits were purchased, however, sadly. I love and am a bit jealous that you have your own Ben Did they ever make a real life Cones of Dunshire...? Could be a fun night in!
I'm saving Sherlock for tomorrow, was up from 7am yesterday, then did a nightshift, and have had DS on my own all day today, so have literally had 90 minutes sleep in 36 hours as that's how long we both napped for DS appears to be resisting bedtime too...hope he's asleep by the time my curry turns up...
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