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Downloaded the Latest Game Update from Xbox LIVE The Witcher® is a trademark of CD Projekt S. A. The Witcher game © CD Projekt S. A. All rights reserved. The Witcher game is based on a novel of Andrzej Sapkowski. All other copyrights and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. WB GAMES LOGO, WB SHIELD: ™ & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s12) KINECT, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license from Microsoft. GAME MANUAL WARNING Before playing this game, read the Xbox 360® console and accessory manuals for important safety and health information. Keep all manuals for future reference. For replacement console and accessory manuals, go to www.xbox.com/support. Important Health Warning About Playing Video Games Photosensitive seizures A very small percentage of people may experience a seizure when exposed to certain visual images, including fl ashing lights or patterns that may appear in video games. Even people who have no history of seizures or epilepsy may have an undiagnosed condition that can cause these “photosensitive epileptic seizures” while watching video games. These seizures may have a variety of symptoms, including lightheadedness, altered vision, eye or face twitching, jerking or shaking of arms or legs, disorientation, confusion, or momentary loss of awareness. Seizures may also cause loss of consciousness or convulsions that can lead to injury from falling down or striking nearby objects. Immediately stop playing and consult a doctor if you experience any of these symptoms. Parents should watch for or ask their children about the above symptoms—children and teenagers are more likely than adults to experience these seizures. The risk of photosensitive epileptic seizures may be reduced by taking the following precautions: Sit farther from the screen; use a smaller screen; play in a well-lit room; do not play when you are drowsy or fatigued. If you or any of your relatives have a history of seizures or epilepsy, consult a doctor before playing. PEGI ratings and guidance applicable within PEGI markets only. What is the PEGI System? The PEGI age-rating system protects minors from games unsuitable for their particular age group. PLEASE NOTE it is not a guide to gaming diffi culty. Comprising two parts, PEGI allows parents and those purchasing games for children to make an informed choice appropriate to the age of the intended player. The fi rst part is an age rating: The second is icons indicating the type of content in the game. Depending on the game, there may be a number of such icons. The age-rating of the game refl ects the intensity of this content. The icons are: For further information visit http://www.pegi.info and pegionline.eu 3 TheXBOX_360_MNL_BDY_v5.0.indd Witcher_2_EE_X360_Manuel_GB_Reorder.indd 1 2 16/07/1207/07/10 14:5616:11 WARNING Before playing this game, read the Xbox 360® console and Table of Contents accessory manuals for important safety and health information. Keep all manuals for future reference. For replacement console and accessory manuals, go to www.xbox.com/support. Connect to Xbox LIVE ............ 4 3.3 Witcher magic ............. 18 Game Controls ................... 5 3.3.1 Signs ............... 18 Controls ........................ 6 3.4 Bombs, daggers and traps ..... 19 1. Main Menu .................... 6 3.5 Temporary effects ........... 19 Important Health Warning About Playing Video Games 1.1 Resume Game ............... 6 3.5.1 Potions and oils ....... 20 Photosensitive seizures 1.2 Start Game ................ 6 3.5.2 Places of Power ....... 20 A very small percentage of people may experience a seizure when exposed to 1.2.1 Arena ................ 6 3.5.3 Critical effects ........ 20 certain visual images, including fl ashing lights or patterns that may appear in video games. Even people who have no history of seizures or epilepsy may have 1.2.2 New Game ............ 6 3.6 Finisher moves and adrenaline .. 21 an undiagnosed condition that can cause these “photosensitive epileptic seizures” 1.3 Saving and loading the game .... 7 while watching video games. 1.4 Options .................... 7 4. Character advancement ......... 21 These seizures may have a variety of symptoms, including lightheadedness, altered 1.5 Extras .................... 8 4.1 Experience ................ 21 vision, eye or face twitching, jerking or shaking of arms or legs, disorientation, confusion, or momentary loss of awareness. Seizures may also cause loss of 4.2 Abilities .................. 21 consciousness or convulsions that can lead to injury from falling down or striking 2. Beginning the game 4.3 Development paths .......... 22 nearby objects. and the tutorial ................ 8 4.3.1 Ability listing ......... 23 Immediately stop playing and consult a doctor if you experience any of these symptoms. Parents should watch for or ask their children about the above 2.1 Game interface .............. 8 4.4 Mutagens ................. 23 symptoms—children and teenagers are more likely than adults to experience these 2.1.1 Main gameplay screen .. 8 seizures. The risk of photosensitive epileptic seizures may be reduced by taking the following precautions: Sit farther from the screen; use a smaller screen; play in a 2.1.2 Medallion ............. 9 5. Alchemy ..................... 28 well-lit room; do not play when you are drowsy or fatigued. 2.1.3 Quick selection menu .. 10 5.1 Types of alchemical mixtures ... 28 If you or any of your relatives have a history of seizures or epilepsy, consult a 2.1.4 Inventory Panel ....... 11 5.2 Acquiring formulae .......... 29 doctor before playing. 2.1.5 Journal panel ......... 11 5.3 Ingredients ................ 29 2.1.6 Map panel ........... 12 5.4 Preparing potions and bombs . 29 2.1.7 Meditation ........... 13 5.5 Mixture and bomb list ........ 30 2.1.8 Character traits PEGI ratings and guidance applicable within PEGI markets only. and advancement ...... 14 6. Inventory .................... 32 What is the PEGI System? 2.2 Exploring the game world ..... 14 6.1 Sword and armor upgrades .... 32 The PEGI age-rating system protects minors from games unsuitable for their particular 2.3 Minimap and markers ........ 15 6.2 Crafting items .............. 32 age group. PLEASE NOTE it is not a guide to gaming diffi culty. Comprising two parts, PEGI allows parents and those purchasing games for children to make an informed 2.4 Interactions ............... 15 choice appropriate to the age of the intended player. The fi rst part is an age rating: 2.5 Dialogues ................. 15 7. Minigames ............................33 2.6 Gameplay dialogues ......... 16 7.1 Dice poker ................ 33 2.7 Quick Time Event ........... 16 7.2 Fistfighting ................ 34 7.3 Arm wrestling .............. 34 3. Combat ..................... 17 The second is icons indicating the type of content in the game. Depending on the game, there may be a number of such icons. The age-rating of the game refl ects the 3.1 Movement ................ 17 Customer Service Support ........ 38 intensity of this content. The icons are: 3.2 Melee .................... 17 3.2.1 Dealing blows ......... 17 3.2.2 Blocking and counterattacking .. 18 3.2.3 Locking camera on target . 18 For further information visit http://www.pegi.info and pegionline.eu 3 XBOX_360_MNL_BDY_v5.0.indd 1 The Witcher_2_EE_X360_Manuel_GB_Reorder.indd07/07/10 16:11 3 16/07/12 14:56 Connect to Xbox LIVE Xbox LIVE® is your connection to more games, more entertainment, more fun. Go to www.xbox.com/live to learn more. Connecting _ Left bumper Before you can use Xbox LIVE, connect your Xbox 360 console to a high-speed Internet connection and sign up to become an Xbox LIVE member. For more information about connecting, and to determine whether Xbox LIVE is available in your region, go to www.xbox.com/live/countries. L Left stick Family Settings < BACK button These easy and flexible tools enable parents and caregivers to decide which games young game players can access based on the content rating. Parents can restrict access to mature-rated content. Approve who and how your family interacts with others online with the Xbox LIVE service, and set time limits on how long they can play. For more information, go to www.xbox.com/familysettings. 4 5 The Witcher_2_EE_X360_Manuel_GB_Reorder.indd 4 16/07/12 14:56 Game Controls Left trigger Right trigger Right bumper _ Left bumper button button button L Left stick button < BACK button START button Directional pad Right stick Xbox guide 4 5 The Witcher_2_EE_X360_Manuel_GB_Reorder.indd 5 16/07/12 14:56 Controls Character Pause Track target panels menu Block Quick selection menu Use quickslot item Character movement Use sign Medallion Strong blow Draw weapon Dodge Silver sword Quick blow/interaction Steel sword Move camera Sheathe weapon Center camera 1. Main Menu 1.1 Resume Game Select this option to resume your game from the last saved game. 1.2 Start Game Select this option to begin a game. 1.2.1 Arena This mode is suitable for experienced players and beginners alike. You will face endless waves of opponents in this mode, so you can practice various combat tac- tics against different types of enemies. With every wave you defeat, Geralt earns a new level and some rewards. The money you win can be used to buy upgrades at the arena shop or to hire companions. You are also awarded points for each wave you repel – you can send the results to the official The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings forums after losing. 1.2.2 New game Select this option to begin a new game. There are four difficulty levels available. Easy – for inexperienced gamers. Geralt meets weaker opponents and receives less dam- age, while he himself deals more damage. Most battles can be won using only a sword. 6 7 The Witcher_2_EE_X360_Manuel_GB_Reorder.indd 6 16/07/12 14:56 Normal – for mid-advanced gamers.
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