Witcher 3 - The Choices GERALT Would Make [Hearts of Stone]
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- čas přidán 7. 06. 2024
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0:00 So, again... What Would Geralt Do?
2:03 Gaunter O'Dimm's hidden role in Hearts of Stone
6:04 The Fate of Olgierd and Iris von Everec
8:43 Geralt's true understanding of Olgierd
15:07 Iris von Everec Choice - Take the rose, or leave her (and it) behind?
19:05 Sponsor
21:12 Olgierd von Everec - Save... or let die? [Part 1]
32:56 Would Geralt side with Horst or Ewald during the Heist?
35:33 Olgierd von Everec - Save... or let die? [Part 2]
43:50 Hearts of Stone Side Quests
44:28 'Without a Trace' (ahem... the 'people eaters' of Oxenfurt choice)
50:02 Kill or Spare Gaetan, the Cat School Witcher? (Where the Cat and Wolf Play)
Editing help provided by Pinoy 😎 / pinoybrothers54
Thumbnail help (custom commissioned assets) provided by Neenkin 😎 www.neenkin.com/ - Hry
Gaunter O'Dimm claimed another soul, because the amount of hours that have gone into this video just about killed me 💀
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Let’s hope the necromancer gets there in time so you’re back on your feet before dying again with the Blood and Wine one
You fucking killed it dude. This is fucking awesome
Another fantastic video, NeonKnight! You are one of CZcamss best ❤
This already got over 2000 likes I think it is no question and no doubt you will be doing a blood and wine one lol
First time I did gaetan I did not even consider asking questions I choose the kill option immediately
When he asked if he could have a swallow I utterly refused cause at that point I was pissed enough.
However in next playthru after reading up on quest I decided to get his side and after I still made the choice to kill him
Cause like you said Neon, geralt would likely not just let gaetan go also geralt will say something along this line.
" At least I give people chance to defend themselves"
This heavily implies that he was willing to let Renfri's group explain their actions but instead they struck first forcing geralt to cut them all down.
And he knew the history of cat school's violent breakdowns, Lambert was a example of such behavior.
Even though Lambert is a school of the wolf his behavior was that of school of cat Witcher.
Also if given geralt would choose not to give gaetan a swallow cause it was clear to geralt by that point gaetan was willing to backstab him
Also what got me to not change my mind on killing him was when geralt asked that this happened before and gaetan basically confirming it.
Implying that gaetan willingly chose the slaughter a whole village for the hell of it cause he could.
I also on first playthru of this immediately put all of olgierd's story together and it was just from his deceased brother alone.
I knew by time I reached the meeting spot what my choice was and what geralt would have done.
It will be interesting to see what you think geralt would do in blood and wine, I already do but it is neat seeing how you see it
Need that Blood and Wine, brother. Have a couple coffees on me.
Thank you so much man :)
I can't believe Gaunter would just put a png of a fly in that guy's soup like that. Evil incarnate.
That fly was the main reason I decided to liberate Olgierd on my first walkthrough. Nor professor, nor biting Vlodimir's ghost through the apple, nor killing the drunkard with a spoon would make me take that path. But the fly in the soup was way too evil!
This man never stops making GODLIKE content.
Fun fact, GOD are the initials of Gaunter O'Dimm!
Who doesnt know this?@@clayheinzerling1852
@@clayheinzerling1852what a fun fact indeed!
Jesus Christ these micro edits with Gerald grinning killed me.
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I like the part where you show the face brand to Yen & Triss, and they straight up say: "Nope, can't remove it, too stronk."
Oh yea and where Ciri tells you to unbutton your shirt xD
Man I really want to know exactly what the hell Gaunter is, like what species he is. Maybe he arrived in the Witcher world when the conjunction of the spheres happened like humans and magic did. Maybe he was from the human universe and was one of the demon lords in hell or something idk. Hope Gaunter is in Witcher 4.
@@Karlach_wait are you sure there'll be a witcher 4?
@Karlach_ I dont think he is any of those. As it was said, he is evil incarnate. The physical manifestation of evil. As old as the concept of evil. A being of unmatched power. A being from a plane of existance different than our own, and yet living among us somehow. A plane in which concepts can manifest themselves physically.
@@prajwalkrishnabhat5539well, it’s not necessarily Witcher “4”, but it is confirmed there’s another AAA Witcher game in development
For as much as I love beautiful Toussaint, Hearts of Stone is my favorite dlc. The writing for these quests is just *chef's kiss* (same writer as the Bloody Baron questline, btw). I always hang the portrait of Iris and Olgierd in Corvo Bianco, and place the Iris sword below it, in remembrance. Geralt's response to Iris is maybe the noblest thing he's ever said or done.
B&W is more expansive, feels like an entire game of its own. But HoS is more tightly written.
People were really tricked by a fictional character to believe he's not evil incarnate
I agree 100% with your take on the Cat Witcher quest. I've seen tons of people online argue that Geralt would spare him and I always felt like they missed the heart of the character entirely
Same
i spared him for the cool sword
Well, that is not something Geralt would do 🤷 @@igoralmeida9136
It just sucks to kill a Witcher
Geralt would NEVER initiate the attack. Thus the most book Geralt like decision is just to walk away.
I hate watching your videos, Neon. I've beaten the game three times and yet I still want to go back for another round every time I watch one of your videos. No other creator or game has had this effect on me. Well done my friend, well done.
Exactly how I feel.
Same for real
What lore accurate mods do u recommend?
Only 3 :/ running on 8 right now thanks to neon and xletalis. Its a slippery slope
I actually cried twice during this DLC. Thank you for making this video. Means a lot to me!
this is an expansion. both heart of stones and blood and wine are expansions
if its downloaded its DLC@@ImNotLuthien
so does a patch for visual improvement or optimization counts as a dlc@@montana958
so if its a patch for optimization its called a dlc@@montana958
@@ImNotLuthien’Downloadable Content.’ Generally applying to additions and expansions.
Wow, you have completely reshaped how I see this expansion. Thank you for providing a clear timeline. Keep up the good work mate
I like how you delved into the human condition instead of a quest walkthrough. Thank you!
ETA: Yes, please on Blood and Wine!
I audibly gasped at the mention of Iris as Van Rogh.
It's been a while since I played Hearts of Stone, so I've gained additional context for Van Gogh through a song/spoken word interlude called 'On Failure' from rapper Aesop Rock.
He describes how he liked a painting of Von Gogh and discovered that he was considered a madman and a failure, due to his work not finding success until after his death.
Aesop concludes that it's probably wrong to call him a failure, that the word doesn't fit. Not because his paintings are collectively worth billions, or his role in art history. Rather, the important part is that Aesop kinda liked one of his paintings.
Just fits so damn well with Iris' story, both success and influence after death, and how personally important to her it is that Geralt remembers her.
I love when art has dimensions like that, even when sometimes part of my appreciation of it is coincidental.
Ah one of the rappers I actually enjoyed since growing out of slim shady at age 13…
Aesop rock’s none shall pass is a Classic Album for what I consider hip hop of Actual crazy thinking writers…
if only the world govt could give me back my left ear I’d enjoy it again… I used to do crazy stereo images as a music producer til world govt bioweapon experiments from 3 years ago which naming probably would get censored ha FtWG right? : D
But always glad to hear praise of Aesop Rock on the intervebz these days… fine few minutes of flashbacking!
It’s van Gogh*
@@zoetje9817 Van Rogh in the video game
@@dipswewon4701 yes. The top commenter called him Von Gogh though, which isn’t accurate in the the game or real life.
The amount of self-discipline you must have to make this kind of fleshed-out video (which is hour-long without filler) is astonishing.
I already commented on how good these videos are, but something that I don’t think gets mentioned enough is just how funny they are as well! So many great choices with the editing and clip inserts. Always a good time.
Man the editing is 🔥
I didn't even realize how goofed up my understanding of the timeline was, and what an impact that has. Fantastic video!
Incredible work. Didn´t know if you were going to continue the series, GLAD U DID. You should be proud. Already waiting for B&W
Honestly, man, I think this video is the best one you've ever done. The editing, the REAL in-depth analysis, the way you tell the things and explain every single bit of motivation behind different characters' actions is just unbelievable. It feels like a true work of art, really. Keep it up, bro.
Dude Every video of you is like heaven thanks for continuing the series
Had a rough day at work, dude I needed this to listen to in traffic on the way home. Great work buddy
hope it helped 😎
So glad you mentioned the Cat of Iello from Season of Storms, it’s my main (meta) reason for justifying Geralt killing Gaetan in that moment. There’s no way he wouldn’t be thinking about that when he confronts Gaetan, and even if Geralt was wanting to not kill another Witcher, there’s obvious exceptions, according to Geralt himself, about this exact scenario and he’d be a hypocrite to let Gaetan go while investigating the death of the people he killed maybe an hour ago when he threatened to kill Brehen on the basis of a (reasonable) hypothetical. Great video and can’t wait for Blood and Wine
The blood and wine video is gonna go crazy 🔥
WOW. What an awesome video. This truly does Hearts of Stone justice. Easily one of the best videos I've ever seen. Absolutely loved how you broke down the entire DLC in such detail with parts I didn't even know of. 10/10
I'm very glad that man shared his passion in the witcher series and I'm glad this channel is getting much love and fans, hope your videos never end❤
gotta say, this HAS to be one of, if not the best, Witcher videos I've read. your editing is hiliarious (your profile pic slapped on a random getty images man was hysterical), everything was well-explained with in-game evidence, and you have a good speaking voice to listen to! i learned so much through this video tbh, like the "Scenes From a Marriage" point you explained and the "just because the expansion is named Hearts of Stone doesn't mean Geralt has to have one." LIKE???? SO TRUE !!!!!! i would love more long video essays like this about whatever you want to do: maybe your favourite quests? any beautiful quotes from in-game passages or notes? love the video again!
An absolute treat, sir. If it's feasible and doesn't drain the last of your soul left over after your battle with Master Mirror, I'm really excited for a Blood and Wine video. I've watched this and the core Witcher 3 video so many times.
Thanks for taking time to make such a long video ❤
What an amazing video! I love all the subtle and also the not so subtle edits everywhere!
Amazing. Love this series as it feels different from all the usual Witcher game videos on the platform and really dives into the lore, the characters, and even the gameplay somewhat. Can't imagine how much work goes into making a video with this level of editing that's an hour long while also creating shorter videos, but I would definitely like to see a Blood and Wine edition!
Man so I just listened to the other two videos the past 2 days to get this one today! Now that's a hell of a timing!!
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Wow, what a superb video. It seems you've levelled up your editing skill tree as well. We all appreciate the effort you display. Bravo brother.
I'm already looking forward to your breakdown of "Blood and Wine". So...Chop Chop.🤗🤗
I've been looking forward to this! Awesome work man!
Amazing video! Thanks for keeping a small spark of the Witcher 3 hype, which we all felt at our 1st playthrough, alive, even after all these years!
I really hope you make a video on Blood and Wine choices
Loved the intro edit and I mean the whole video was incredible, thank you so much!
You make consistently good content, thanks. rereading the books rn and they tell so much about Geralts morality, it's fun to see those connections you make in these videos. Love your Witcher content.
Exceptional work. Every video you make makes me want to play the game again and again.
I've been waiting for this video for months ! I loved this dlc so much, maybe my favourite part of the entire game. I love seeing your take on this franchise in every video
Just watched every choice Garelt would make in the Witcher 3 yesterday. And found out it was 7 months since it was uploaded. I was so sad to see he hadn’t made the dlc version yet.
Nevertheless one day later he uploads this! Freaking awesome and lucky on my part😅🙌
Neon Knight keep making great videos like these 👏👏👏
Man, these videos are so fantastic! They add so much context for the choices in game and really enhance the experience when I inevitably go back for another play through. Kudos to you and keep up the good work!
what a day for an hour long video, thank you for your continued effort especially on such a special dlc
Man i was waiting for this for soooo long and you didn't disappoint, it was amazing, and this comes from someone with a short attention span, who can barely finish a 5 min video sometimes that i just watched the whole thing in one sitting, and felt like it was just a couple of minutes. I really hope you'll make a video on Blood and Wine which is my favourite DLC ever made in any game. Amazing work, and 100% worth the wait.
The editing on this video is top notch! That aside, the depth and care you put into unravelling the lore and painting the actual picture of what's going on is amazing. A superbly crafted video essay and I'm so happy to have found a channel that makes this tier of deep dive and lore study for the Witcher games!
The editing is absolutely amazing. The air quotes killed me. Amazing job!
This was really well edited and put together! Great analysis! I'm excited for more!
I love you. Was dreaming that this vid would had dropped last week! crazy, haha so excited!
This has been one of my favorite essays in a while. Fantastic work.
man, i just love your videos so much. i’ve been cleaning for like 10 hours and ive had this, your witcher 3 WWGD, and your witcher 2 WWGD playing on .75 speed (the latter two being rewatches, and they were just as good the second time around) so i wouldn’t miss anything you said. brilliant brilliant research and scripting. your videos are true gems!
This video was glorious
No way another GoD appearance (near the notice board) that I had no idea about. Another 10/10, can’t wait for the Blood & Wine video, take as long as you need your content is quality
This is just so excellent, I really appreciate you taking such care and polish for this video. Bravo!
broo you killed it with this video!! you're a true legend
Amazing video, you always take me right back to my favorite nostalgia. Looking forward to the Blood and Wine video!
Fantastic video. Thank you very much for all of the hard work you clearly put into this. Eagerly awaiting Blood and Wine!
Amazing stuff, very happy that the support was good enough to get these done. Thank you!
Thanks so much for these videos man. I know they take so much time and effort but i appriciate and enjoy them so much🙏
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I can’t tell you how much I’ve been looking forward to this! Thanks for all the work you do bro 🐺 ⚔️
Thank you for taking the time🙏
This is by far some of the best videos. I am always looking forward to more of your content, since no other youtuber comes even close to yours. Thank you, thank you, thank you for being the absolute best! I hope for more!
I actually doubled back and went through Neon Knight's video thinking i might have missed WWGD about B&W exp, so glad he hasn't done it yet, and very much looking forward to it. Hands down one of the best witcher content creators / video essays on YT. I tip my hat to you good sir! Also like the video guys, we need that B&W WWGD video
your videos are one of the most enjoyable content on this platform, I adore them. Looking forward to blood and wine
You're a legend for making these epic videos. Great stuff as always bro!
When i saw this video in my feed,at first i thought that it's a very long video and my time spent here would be wasted but let me tell you that this is one of the best lore videos i have ever seen, everything is just pieced together so beautifully and the work you have put together in this video is bewildering.I would love another video on blood and wine
Months before i watched this video, when first playing through blood and wine, for whatever reason i thought that the whole wight side quest had something to do with Gaunter O'Dimm. I remember there being a reference about a mirror, the appearance of the begger reminding me of him and his theme returning as background music in this side quest. Also obviously the whole "curse" situation was suspicious from the start. AND NOW I WATCH THIS VIDEO AND YOU'RE TELLING ME IT'S TRUE ?!
The Witcher 3 is already my favourite game of all time, but your videos somehow always deepen my appreciation for it, as well as for your channel. I didn't even know the cannibal quest existed, I've played the game like 10 times and somehow I'm still discovering new quests every time I play, maybe because the main story is given so much urgency from the very beginning. I'm hoping with CDPR's next Witcher installment that they design it so there's a way to organically complete all the side content in the story without it feeling poorly paced. Hopefully, we can walk the path of a witcher for a little while before world-ending (or ideally reigned back, lower stakes) urgency is injected into the story, Red Dead 2 style.
incredible vid, thanks for your work!!
These videos of yours are absolutely INSANE, Neon! For as long as you enjoy making them, please never stop. For this is some of the best Witcher content out there in the internet, and your analysis is impecable.
You’re a legend for making this
Been waiting for this one :D You’re an amazing content creator, one of the best overall Imo
always enjoy the deep dives. Thanks for taking the time on this, I know I'm not alone when reading the comments.
Amazing video! I love all of the knowledge you laid out about the Gaunter story.
Love the video, love your take on this. My favourite DLC has always been Blood & Wine purely because iris' fate is so damn sad to play through. Thank you for the time you put into this video, it shows.
Dude you convinced me to change my view on Olgierd.
I didn't realize how quickly and sudden his life fell apart because I missed the love letter when I get to the house and also thanks for piecing together the timeline of olgierd past
My god has this video been great to watch, the narrative is flawless, little parts of comedy make it so much better. Absolutely love these deep dives, and about nobody does them on the witcher world, you fit this role so well. Astonishing work really!
Once again, Neon, you've killed it. In the 15+ years I've spent watching gaming content on YT, few things have been as well-thought-out and thorough as this series. I haven't been able to get to the books yet, but knowing more about Geralt's thought process makes me excited about them.
Also, another metal reference? Rad. haha
Just love how you popped on the scene a couple years back and do even longer form vids than xLetalis on Witcher! Love this game, and love your stuff!
After like two years of playing this game I still love watching videos about it
Another wonderful video full of information and very well done, I was just wondering yesterday if there would be one like this about DLCs and of course it would come from this channel. Now I patiently wait for one on Blood and Wine
Noone quite put their _heart_ into explaining the story like you did, absolutely stellar!
Ah, another installment! I needed something to do today.
Same as the other 2 'What would Geralt do?' videos and all your other videos, I've watched, I loved this amazing video. Every time I watch one of your witcher videos or from some other good 'The Witcher CZcamsr', which there are only a dozen entertaining and active ones left, I want to start another 'The Witcher 3' or even 'The Witcher 2' playthrough (just not 'The Witcher 1', because it was barrely playable and not as fun gameplay wise as 2 or 3, even though the story was still pretty good, which is why I am hyped for the remake in a couple of years!).
So I thank you for your hard work and this very enjoyable and truly entertaining video that you created through it! Keep up the great work and I am already looking forward to new videos from you and in particular the Blood and Wine version of 'What would Geralt do?'.
thanks man 😎
@@NeonKnight You are very welcome 😎😁
So ready for the Blood and Wine video. This was awesome man
Love these videos man! Amazing as always can’t wait for Blood and wine
Another great video. Thank you for these. Please do a Blood and Wine what would Geralt do.
Whoa crazy timing, just watched the rest of the series the last few days
Great video! Glad to see you back at Witcher content! WE NEED MORE (please)
Thank u for always bringing the elite content!! Hearts of Stone has got to be my favorite part of the game so its awesome to see this vid go up! keep up the great work
OMG IT'S HERE!!!!! CAN*T WAIT FOR YOUR BLOOD AND WINE VIDEO TOO 😉
You can always tell how much care and effort went in to making these. Truly excellent work. I love it, and I eagerly await Blood & Wine!
Such a well explained video essay. I love your videos
superb video essay, my friend! I wasn't even aware of the many things that were overlooked by so many with this DLC. I appreciate your hard work putting this all together. Man, what a story
Dam this hos is so deep and well written .. had many goosebumps during the video
Best quality Witcher content on CZcams
I remember the first video this guy made went totally nuts on views. It came out of nowhere.
Thank You Neon. Your work is so thorough!
The amount of work you put in these videos is truly remarkable. You deserve every sub.
ohhhh yesssss, can't wait for this one.
and the B&W one eventually! :D
I don't think Geralt would risk his soul for someone like Olgierd, if it was Yennifer or Ciri or some of his friends he would step in 100% but for someone like Olgierd idk
Your content is a gift to us!
Loved the video, production quality was awesome and the information was somehow even more awesome
1 DLC left 😮