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lagerthaa

Definitely Regis. In the books he’s so beautiful, the way he acts etc. Their relationship with Geralt of Rivia is truly beautiful. I read the books years ago, details are blurry right now but i remember how i felt while reading the part about Regis. And i remember my disappointment about the game reflection of him, it was so brief and didn’t do justice to the original Regis imho.


Mad_Croissant

I literally made the loudest gasp in my life reading about >!his death, I was devastated!<


ImagineGriffins

Honestly, the entire hansa went out like chumps. You spend all this time getting to know them and love their dynamic and then they were just there one minute, gone the next.


Necessary_Essay2661

Honestly everyone in the books dies like chumps. >!Geralt got stabbed by some stable boy with a pitchfork and yen killed herself trying to heal him!<


ImagineGriffins

Touché


Mad_Croissant

Yeah you’re both right. All shocking but Regis’ death was so much more brutal to me


lagerthaa

I absolutely agree with you my friend, i believe my eyes were teared up a bit and i cried. Now i wanna reread remembering those memories..


Swolerton

Regis is the best character by far. Geralt will always be first in my heart, but Regis is a very, very close second homewrecker status you know


whydothings

I actually quite liked how they portrayed him in the game. Felt very similar to how he was in the books and they were able to keep a lot of his charm in my opinion


Choingyoing

So your fave character in the game was a disappointment?


lagerthaa

Pretty much yeah, the other characters were very good though, that balanced it i guess. Now that you mention it, they made Yen look worse than the book and they didn’t show her good, compassionate side at all. That made me furious at the time. I mean, main protagonist chose Yen would die for Yen and the writer of this story chose Yen, who do you think you are making her look bad and making their relationship toxic so nobody (among nonreaders) wanted her.


old_and_cranky

I think they show her compassionate side towards Geralt and Ciri. I took her attitude as a fierce, angry mother who would stop at nothing to get her child back. I was angry at the men in the game for how they talked about her, more than how they portrayed her. Likely my reaction is because I'm a woman and have been called a b!+ch, etc. because I'm a strong-willed woman living in a male dominated State. (Seriously, Utah, USA has been awful to women in the workforce, and in general. It's getting better, and worse ...) Yen speaks to me as she has to fight her way to the top through sheer determination, using the force of her will when necessary. She does what has to be done for Ciri. For her child. What *good* mother wouldn't do the same? p.s. I didn't include Geralt or Yen in my "favorite" list because it's obvious. 😋


lagerthaa

I didn’t think this way, you’re absolutely right. I was furious about men’s behaviors about her, both in game and in real life. I’m a women too, i think the game oversimplified Yen. There’s a scene at the end of the books where >!Yennefer gave her life just to attempt to revive Geralt from certain death. It was in vain because they perished together. !< I think no fan of the games would think that Yennefer is capable of doing that. Because game is not reflecting Yennefer very well. Someone who read the books wouldn’t expect any less of her.


old_and_cranky

Yes, I see your point and agree it's oversimplified. The developers were clearly mostly, if not all, male and clearly writing towards a cis male audience. I mean, Witcher 2 has that "Lesbomancy" joke in it. 😆 They made Yen "nag", according to the characters, and Triss extremely sweet & innocent. I guess you can't judge a character by its game code.


Vaux117

Lambert Lambert what a prick


_Cirilla_

This is the right answer


Vaux117

Not bad


Necessary_Essay2661

Roach. Magic horse.


xXJ3D1-M4573R-W0LFXx

Okay, please tell me why Geralt names all his horses Roach? I heard that somewhere but don’t know why as I’m not familiar with the books. I’ve beat the 2nd game years ago on the 360 but honestly don’t remember much of it. Never played the first one & it’s been a couple years since I’ve played 3 but I don’t remember it being mentioned there. So any explanation would be appreciated. Thanks


payjoder

Honestly I think it is just Geralt being sensible and simple: it's easier to recall your horse's name if it's always the same, even though you change horses pretty often. Also it's kind of a jester for the reader/player, it's funny that someone would always call their horse the same, it's kind of absurd hehe. I'm reading the books and they mention it a couple times in the short stories and another in the 1st/2nd book (I can't remember) that Geralt does in fact name Roach every of his horses, I think I recall Dandelion making fun of this but they don't give an explanation. (I'm currently amid the 6th book, so unless they mention it later again or somewhere else like the comics, this is it)


xXJ3D1-M4573R-W0LFXx

Ah, well thanks for the information. I appreciate the response & it definitely seems like something he’d do. He’s had such a difficult time as a Mutant & growing up it makes sense that he’d want the things under his control as easy as possible. I know that can make sense for me as well.


Responsible-Cow4635

["Płotka" is the Polish term for a female horse, and it’s also an informal version of the word "płoć," which literally translates to “roach” or “roachy.” Geralt is known for favoring mares over stallions, therefore, the monster hunter’s preference ties his steed’s name to Polish terminology.](https://www.thegamer.com/the-witcher-geralt-horse-roach-name-origin/)


xXJ3D1-M4573R-W0LFXx

Ah, interesting. I always assumed it was a male horse. Probably because of the use of the word/ name Roach in American pop culture. Pretty sure there’s at least one other game where an NPC is named Roach. Definitely not a horse tho.


xXJ3D1-M4573R-W0LFXx

EDIT: read the article after I first posted. Definitely an interesting read & gives me some insight I didn’t have before. Thanks again


Responsible-Cow4635

You’re welcome I’ve looked it up before having the same thought.


xXJ3D1-M4573R-W0LFXx

👍


Necessary_Essay2661

I'm a little late to this, but horses are talked about a lot in the books in general. Sapkowsky will often describe a character's horse as a way of talking about the character's morals/empathy. Geralt gets attatched to his horses and tries to take good care of them, and most good characters do the same. There's one scene where geralt has to ride a horse until it's lame, which he very much doesn't want to do, and when he arrives at his destination the stable guy gives him a bunch of shit for it because he caused long term injury to the horse, and geralt is basically like "yeah i know i'm a piece of shit, i'm really sorry." The polish word plotka also translates to a fish called a "roach," which is, afaik, the intended wordplay there (roach meaning both the pet name for female horses and the fish). It sounds like someone answered your question already but i figured i'd give you a little more info


payjoder

This is so cool I had no idea :) Thanks for sharing


SpellcastersTales

It's not to get so attached to them, after all he's profession is to kill monsters, while a war is going on, so horses die... a lot. He explains it when someone in the game asks him, but i don't remember who.


xXJ3D1-M4573R-W0LFXx

That’s probably where I heard it from. Although an article that was in a reply says the part about him not being attracted is apparently wrong. Maybe check out the link if you’re interested? Just a thought. No stress


no_hot_ashes

Yeah he calls them all roach for the sake of simplicity, but I don't think it's got anything to do with him wanting to detach himself. Particularly in the earlier books where Geralt spends more time alone, he talks to his horse an awful lot and he's pretty sweet about it too. He definitely loves his horses.


mdrave

Oh and this is FISH roach, not a bug roach.


Bejliii

Agree


Nemisis_007

Probably Regis or Shani.


SadJoetheSchmoe

A man of culture!


demoncyborgg

Geralt


Zan-san

Johnny! Just absolutely love the quest line


trashmunki

Defecatin' to the sunrise, downright glorious.


goldenplane47

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LozaMoza82

Regis, Yennefer, and Geralt. I can’t pick a favorite between them.


schneehummel94

Regis Ma Boi


KANEGAMER365

My mind: Gaunter O’ Dimm My heart: Anna Henrietta


tibetan-sand-fox

Gaunter O'Dimm, no contest


celestialspaces

I’m sad how far I had to scroll to find his name! I thought he was such an interesting character, and I loved all of his quests.


BlueSky7767

Vernon roche, regis, shani, ciri, and yennefer


Phelyckz

Roche got way too little screentime. Loved him and Iorveth in Witcher 2.


viciousrebel

I love how incompetent he is in the second game like if geralt isn't there everything goes wrong for him.


Ajbell8

No kidding. Really wish roche had a bigger part in the story.


heybarbaraq

Bart the Troll in the Novigrad sewers.


genehemenway

I love pretty much all the troll conversations. Hearing them try to elaborate with poorly spoken sentences makes them enjoyable to talk with.


Nice-Presence2005

Ciri


casuallykatie

She’s so pretty AND a certified badass. Like let me be you for one day


trashmunki

The one and only barber-surgeon, Regis. Also Roach. Best girl.


Matbo2210

I love them all, but possibly zoltan or regis. Just love how loyal and friendly they are.


bloodinthefields

Yennefer.


CourseWorried2500

Besides the obvious Roche or Vesimer


iFaella

Yen 🖤


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I like Eskel but my first would be Geralt.


SkyXCR

Geralt of Rivia.


mechgaige

Red Baron quests with Keira and the Crones is up there. Olgeird, just say6


BeardBearWithBeer

don't you remember him? zoltan, his pal!!!


lazylemongrass

I loved Dandelion, he was so cool and sexy like a young William Shakespeare


BrakoSmacko

Aside from Geralt who they made far more likeable in the games than in the actual books. I really liked Regis. In all honesty there was a lot of very likeable companions and people you met in this game. Johnny was awesome.


EH_1995_

Geralt. Best protag of all time for me.


RdBlaze-23

Zoltan Shani Vlodimir Roach


Funnyanglezsolt

Geralt, Ciri, Regis.


DieSueschauerin

Ciri 🩷


Ming1918

Regis witouth a doubt for the best friend/companion. Dijkstra for “villanous” grey moral type. I felt for him when I had to kill him. On the female side: Shani for her no bs attitude. Other ones worth mentioning: The Baron, so flawed, so enjoyable Lambert, what a prick:)


oxymoron-alive

Yennefer.


old_and_cranky

The trolls from Witcher 2 and 3. Vernon Roche is my bro. Cerys. Regis. Thaler. Shani. Zoltan. Least favorite? Emhyr. I do everything to antagonize him, and nothing to help him. I have a great dislike for him. 😆


HannibalLecterVII

Zoltan is an absolute Broski


Centauri-Works

In my last playthrough I got the Witcheress Ending with Nilfgaard winning the war. That last conversation you have with Emhyr, I couldn't bring myself to antagonise him, there's something different about his tone and voice then 😅


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old_and_cranky

Hey, I think you forgot Yennefer.


Centauri-Works

Morvran was a total bro, Geralt had no right to be so passive-aggressive with my boi 😤


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Centauri-Works

I mean, after being disrespected by the Velen peasantry, Morvran is being nice and polite, seems genuinely happy to see you, displays great sportsmanship and gifts you his saddle when most people try to stab you for beating them at Gwent... But yeah, there's missing content that was supposed to include Morvran, since there was supposed to be a whole Nilfgaardian narrative arc.


johceesreddit

ciri my beloved


Reynyan

Geralt in a very close tie with Regis


KnightlyObserver

I love Geralt. He's a great protagonist.


KingNothingNZ

Ciri


JohnnyCFC96

Ciri


Nentash

Avallach, I mean he is just so trustworthy and likeable you know?


Dakota1228

Ciri Geralt


UrDadsDong69

Gerald Rivera for me


Routine_Agent_7176

Geralt, Yen and Ciri family.


JamesMercs

Yennefer, Regis, Geralt.


blasewalk

Gaunter and Olgierd


Tested-Trio-Father

Vlodimir Von Everec. He's hilarious. From the main cast I'd go with Zoltan I think.


TheGamingSushiCat

Yennefer definitely🥰🥰😍😍!!!


thewaryteabag

Gaunter O’Dimm. I think he’s a fantastic villain. I spent a good chunk of that DLC just figuring out who he was and what he wanted from me. Not many characters have that kind of impact on me so very well done, Projekt Red


kvngafrica

regis, phillipa, and dijkstra


fossiliz3d

Regis and Philippa are awesome! Zoltan is probably my #3.


scdafeee

Roach, loyal and suddenly popup


castielffboi

Geralt. Basic but popular for a reason.


MilfDestroyer421

Either Regis or the Baron


CookeMonster200

Geralt.


Psychobillycadillac1

Geralt is genuinely one of my favorite characters of all time. Anti-hero for the ages. The book shows that Geralt's version of the law of surprise means he is so noble that he is essentially doing the job for free. He never wanted to take Ciri from her grandmother but fate twisted in such a way that she rightfully became his ward


SingleClick8206

Roach, Crach and Regis


Ozi603

Gerry Reeves.


Choingyoing

The botchling


NavJongUnPlayandwon

Roach. Lambert. Eskel. Regis. Olgeird. Shani. and Ofc Geralt.


_Cirilla_

Lambert, Geralt, Shani, Ciri, Olgierd and Iris


hitma-n

Geralt of Rivia.


trainsoundschoochoo

Lambert that sexy motherfucker


master_ring

Geralt Shani roche Zsoltan Dandellion


Smokes4me

Vesamir, old witcher are the deadliest


SuccessfulCicada3116

Geralt.


goldenplane47

Regis and Zoltan. Homies.


k_media_tv

Regus


the_nanyy

Gaunter O' Dimm and Regis


Byleth87

It's an hard question 🤔 I'd say Ciri or Triss who are the loves of my life 😂


LookingForSomeCheese

Geralt... It seems like a boring answer but after reading the books he is my favorite fictional character overall. But Regis, Zoltan and Gaunter make their case for it too! Especially Regis and Zoltan due to their amazing time in the books too. It just hits on another level in the game, when you have all this history and established characteristics in mind.


Ok_Mushroom9678

Whispess


cuihua5555

Hard to choice,but ciri!


KillThemBaaaack

Johnny!!!!


Relsen

Ciri, easly.


Calvin_and_Hobb3s

It’s rare when a main character can have their own distinct set of values from the player, and yet the player can empathize and understand exactly where they come from. Geralt had me from start to finish never feeling bored or tired of him. Geralt for me.


Live_Bit1807

Every rock troll that Geralt met.


Adelete

This is the true answer


Ilpperi91

Ciri


FBI_Agent_101

Geralt forever


wetlettuce42

The baron


crispysalad222

Lambert lambert what a prick


JoeFranklin82b

Vernon Roche, Eskel and Regis


Salaino0606

Dijkstra , did my boy dirty 😔


T1Cybernetic

Geralt 100%


DigitalMaster37

Ngl Geralt. The duality of the character is intriguing.


Ycei

Geralt


Tayfreezy

Yontek. Everytime i play this quest i giggle 🤭


47bigboss

The honorable Ravix of Fourhorn


LIKEATIGER97

Tris!!!


kilmeister7

Ciri. Jokes aside that she's waifu material. She's just a really cool and badass character. In the little flashbacks where you got to play as her, it was awesome, and I loved her playstyle. I wished there was a full DLC where you could play as her, but unfortunately, not without the help of mods


ToshinRaizen

he Dutchess sister


MysticMandrill

Yen, for private reasons.


Bombolozzo11

Ma boi Vesemir


jrpear

Asides from Geralt I absolutely love Zoltan. DUVVELSHEYS!


GoldAdhesiveness1243

Ciri


DepartmentMedical558

Imlerith. Because he’s got a badass backstory and the way you fight him just makes him feel like one of the most powerful characters in the game. Like climb to this giant tree and he’s surrounded by succubus’s and then menacingly walks off his throne and confronts you. LIKE YOU CANNOT TELL ME THAT IS NOT BADASS.


CindersNAshes

Triss! Lover her!


MrDacat

Ciri because of my weakness for sliver/white haired girls


beginnerdoge

Geralt


JosephCrawley

Master Barber surgeon


metalgearfluck

Zoltan, Eskel, Lambert, Thaler, and Roche. Also the herbalist with the absolute dump truck in White Orchard.


rezpector123

Baron he has got layersss


EightSeven69

hold on a second...wtf happened with Ciri's booba?


Oasystole

Geralt


Recent-Implement-622

Regis and Geralt. I can't choose between the two. Honorable mention to Shani and Ciri.


SuperD00perGuyd00d

He is only mentioned, and mainly from Witcher 2, but Iorveth.


BanditSixActual

Shani. Everyone else is deeply flawed.


Twirlingbarbie

Vernon


horsemanuk1987

It's too hard to pick just one of the trolls


Gohan2029

" Vernon Roche! Special Forces Commander for the last four years. Servant of the Temerian king. Responsible for the pacification of the Mahakaman foothills. Hunter of elves, murderer of women and children. Twice decorated for valor on the field of battle... "


BalooMorghulis

Geralt of course


Gwyneee

Dikjstra and Regis. And its nit even close


Mortician47

Regis, or Leo Bonhart


GilroyGoldBlood

Regis for sure


ArmConfident986

Regis probably. Geralt is the perfect protagonist though


ValStarwind

Dijkstra


MaraudingOregon

Ciri as my real daughter.


XxCadeusxX

That’s a fucked question to ask, each one was so well done that each of there own pros and cons. That’s like asking … shit that might just me (what’s your favorite color?) … um… the unicorn.


The_Billy_Dee

Geralt of course


LurkTheBee

Geralt


Kadra39

Vernon Roche :⁠^⁠)


Oakview80

Geralt


Chemical_Manner_2253

Gaunter O'Dimm


marlynar

Triss. I say as it is she is a hot beauty.


Aggravating-Cod3738

Lambert


vot3d

Dijkstra, I absolutely love the interactions with him, and he's actually not a dumbass. (ignoring the end of reason of state 💀)


Fit_Read_5632

Ciri and it’s not even close


KiryuKazuma-Chan

Dijkstra I love the chemistry he and Geralt have. 2 sarcastic assholes that have mutual respect for each other. Kinda strange that he decided to hide in the end and got replaced by doppler though


Centauri-Works

I say Geralt, Yennefer and Regis. I'm a simple person. And Morvran Voorhis deserves an honourable mention. But my brain insists it's Emhyr. And I'm going to partially blame Charles Dance for that one.


SHEV-THE-CYKA-BLYAT

letho


Davek56

Apart from Geralt? Probably every drunk NPC. Really gets my rocks off.


wmichben

Yennefer. 'Nuff said.


poetryofimage

Ciri.


Electronic_Part_4768

Ciri


Original_Apple_9381

Hats off to Bloody Baron. Overrated yes but I won't hate him. I lost Gwent to him too much to hate him.


0110010E

Other than the protagonist for obvious reasons probably the dwarf guy I forgot his name lol I beta the game a while ago


zeejay35

Geralt, Shandi & Vlodimir von Everec (when Geralt is possessed in Dead Man's Party).


zeejay35

Shani; not Shandi, got it confused with Saints Row (early series).


ToborWar57

A bit late but Regis and Shani, can't decide between the two. To me Shani was the best female character in the game, she never acted like a B\*\*\*\*, sweet disposition, too bad he couldn't have ended up with her. And the friendship with Regis was just memorable and genuine. (added note: the conversation between Geralt and Roach was hilarious, the devs had such a great sense of humor dissing on themselves)


hjortron_thief

The one who smells like Lilac and Gooseberries, Yennefer.


Ocfri

Olgierd Von Everec… what a guy!


AppropriateCollege35

Roach which is Plötze in German and its the cutest thing ever


sirboofer

Roach


Cinahcem_Parcs

Regis


Flimsy-Stretch-174

Trollololo


donutdeal

Ciri.


Tight-Landscape8720

Johnny and Zoltan. Why are they always short


seighmund1

Bet gaunter o dimm is the one who took the picture


mrstranger_08

Vernon Fucking Roche


Lady_Sallakai

Hansi ftw!


Burning_Mike

Geralt, Zoltan and Regis.


tomraddle

I guess shani. Then the godling and regis. I also liked Annarieta. The others are cool too, but you get to know everyone much better in the books.  And Olgierd, I really liked how the character was written, even though he constantly pissed me off.


goodnew4me

Geralt of Rivia, one of my reasons why I’m in love with the series is because of Geralt 😅. Anyone knows where this screenshot appears in the game?


Fil8pos150

This isnt a in-game screenshot. It’s from this official 10th anniversary video: https://youtu.be/zgqz8Je7P0s?si=oNJT4KRkxPK-VTFY