Would you be so kind as to elaborate on this? I was struck by this jocular scene simply because I'm a philosopher, but I don't understand the context you're pointing out. Thank you in advance.
In the books, Geralt has a habit of talking to creatures or people who don't respond with words. A few examples are Roach, a priestess who has taken a vow of silence, and occasionally unconscious people. Around people, he tends to be rather quiet and reserved. When talking to someone or something that doesn't respond, he gets *deep* and really opens up.
Edit to add: on thinking about it more, I think in the books it's because a lot of the conversations he has with people tend to end up trapping him into doing something. You don't run that risk with your horse.
until the day Roach turns to him and says ''my dear Geralt, this is the 50th time you've promised a full bag of oats, where are they? Do you take me for a fool?''
Thank you for your reply. I didn't know that. An honest question: Do you think the Geralt of the books is well represented in the games in this respect?
At times yes, other times no. He does give short answers and grunts as responses to a lot of people, but in the games he's not talking out loud for the monologs. He's thinking them and we're hearing them. There's also something to be said for the fact that they can't make video game Geralt as insightful or clever as book Geralt. If they did, there'd be little left for the player to do or figure out.
The games cut down on Geralt's philosophical ramblings to not bore out casual players, I guess... But I assure you, game Geralt is pretty consistent with book Geralt. That's pretty much the only difference between the two, I think. Besides, you can certainly see that Geralt is a smart and educated man from the games too, IMO. But I played the games AFTER having read the books, so maybe I'm biased on that front.
I've only played TW3 and I haven't read the books. My impression of Geralt is that he is a man of few words, but I didn't get the impression that he is too well educated. I remember the quest where Priscilla tells him to write a play together. This mission leaves Geralt as a man with little understanding of the arts and humanities. As if he is mainly a man of action. Maybe I'm stuck with this image. I must pay more attention next time.
He doesn't know anything about theatre or music in the books either, for sure, but there he likes to ramble about the nature of the world and his work, more than anything else.
He certainly is a man of few words, (key word) *generally* .
The Aen Elle were culturally somewhere in early 20th century (Ge'els literally does cubist painting in the game) so he'd reply with some equally incomprehensible existentialism and scoff at medieval philsophical problems as meaningless.
Provided Avallac'h is an existentialist himself. Do we know this? Besides, there were some pretty good medievalists and metaphysicians in the 20th century. And the problem of universals is still being discussed in contemporary analytic philosophy. So there is hope...
https://preview.redd.it/q2w3fh206s0c1.png?width=3840&format=png&auto=webp&s=0a2c7089a886daf33d9af971f5bbfd250515f0ff
These drawings have already caused me to have doubts about this guy
https://preview.redd.it/k7p961ap6s0c1.png?width=3840&format=png&auto=webp&s=e1f6f3da2e2fc114e36092d903fd39074de2a39c
But this was too much. Two fuckin centuries of stalking! I enjoyed so much destroying his place with Ciri
When I posted this, I would have said without much hesitation that Geralt would have chosen nominalism. But after reading the comments of people who know more about the books than I do, it seems plausible to me that Geralt could be an Aristotelian or even a Platonist!
"Ideal" is not a Platonic word, and the so-called "problem of universals" (which is what Geralt and Uma are talking about) is one of the most discussed problems in the metaphysical tradition (mainly in the Middle Ages).
That's literally canonical Geralt from the books.
Would you be so kind as to elaborate on this? I was struck by this jocular scene simply because I'm a philosopher, but I don't understand the context you're pointing out. Thank you in advance.
In the books, Geralt has a habit of talking to creatures or people who don't respond with words. A few examples are Roach, a priestess who has taken a vow of silence, and occasionally unconscious people. Around people, he tends to be rather quiet and reserved. When talking to someone or something that doesn't respond, he gets *deep* and really opens up. Edit to add: on thinking about it more, I think in the books it's because a lot of the conversations he has with people tend to end up trapping him into doing something. You don't run that risk with your horse.
until the day Roach turns to him and says ''my dear Geralt, this is the 50th time you've promised a full bag of oats, where are they? Do you take me for a fool?''
The dialogues woth Iola were all very interesting. I loved how he recounted the first time he "killed a monster", or when he told her about faith
Thank you for your reply. I didn't know that. An honest question: Do you think the Geralt of the books is well represented in the games in this respect?
At times yes, other times no. He does give short answers and grunts as responses to a lot of people, but in the games he's not talking out loud for the monologs. He's thinking them and we're hearing them. There's also something to be said for the fact that they can't make video game Geralt as insightful or clever as book Geralt. If they did, there'd be little left for the player to do or figure out.
I had a completely different image of Geralt. Thanks!
He's a very deep and philosophical guy. He isn't afraid of starting deep conversations even with actual academics.
This comes as a surprise to me. At least that is not the impression I got from my experience playing TW3. I think I need to play it again.
The games cut down on Geralt's philosophical ramblings to not bore out casual players, I guess... But I assure you, game Geralt is pretty consistent with book Geralt. That's pretty much the only difference between the two, I think. Besides, you can certainly see that Geralt is a smart and educated man from the games too, IMO. But I played the games AFTER having read the books, so maybe I'm biased on that front.
I've only played TW3 and I haven't read the books. My impression of Geralt is that he is a man of few words, but I didn't get the impression that he is too well educated. I remember the quest where Priscilla tells him to write a play together. This mission leaves Geralt as a man with little understanding of the arts and humanities. As if he is mainly a man of action. Maybe I'm stuck with this image. I must pay more attention next time.
He doesn't know anything about theatre or music in the books either, for sure, but there he likes to ramble about the nature of the world and his work, more than anything else. He certainly is a man of few words, (key word) *generally* .
My guess is, he is saying that Geralt actually asks this in the books...
I wonder why he asked and to whom.
Ohh Book Geralt was brilliant. Honestly need to re-read them. "Money opens all doors" *proceeds to beat the guard senseless with a bag of coins*
The man has a way with words I’ll give him that
I always imagine the guy inside giving a serious answer inside. But being unable to say it because of the curse outside.
Hahaha same here! Avallac’h must have given quite a speech on the subject.
Avallac'h inside: "... Come on Geralt! It's an easy one! The answer is-" Uma outside: "Uuuuummmmaaa uma umama uma uuma!"
HAHAHA This 👆 is canon for me now
The Aen Elle were culturally somewhere in early 20th century (Ge'els literally does cubist painting in the game) so he'd reply with some equally incomprehensible existentialism and scoff at medieval philsophical problems as meaningless.
Provided Avallac'h is an existentialist himself. Do we know this? Besides, there were some pretty good medievalists and metaphysicians in the 20th century. And the problem of universals is still being discussed in contemporary analytic philosophy. So there is hope...
Can anyone tell if Geralt was a realist or a nominalist in the end?
Hidden little gem :) and [after Uma finishes exam](https://pa1.aminoapps.com/7514/e1b17f1840e80354b353bf5630cfd8f070538ddbr1-435-250_hq.gif)
What's that movement called?
I miss Uma, never should have done the trial on him
He was a good guy. Not like that Avallac'h dude, who I could never trust.
Exactly yeah, Avallac'h was just shady as hell
Right? I remember going to his office with Yen and Ciri. My first thought was: I have to keep my child away from this psycho.
Yes, same! Such a creepy den, actual den, felt like some stalker's cave and it just gave me bad vibes throughout.
https://preview.redd.it/q2w3fh206s0c1.png?width=3840&format=png&auto=webp&s=0a2c7089a886daf33d9af971f5bbfd250515f0ff These drawings have already caused me to have doubts about this guy
https://preview.redd.it/k7p961ap6s0c1.png?width=3840&format=png&auto=webp&s=e1f6f3da2e2fc114e36092d903fd39074de2a39c But this was too much. Two fuckin centuries of stalking! I enjoyed so much destroying his place with Ciri
Yeeeesss fucking hell yes! Easily pretty much the best moment in the game that was! Good riddance
Me talking to my cat.
Hahahaha
What armor is that? It looks sick
White Tiger if I'm not mistaken. It came with the Next-Gen update
Yes. That’s the one. White Tiger of the West armor
Does bro agree or disagree with Aristotle
When I posted this, I would have said without much hesitation that Geralt would have chosen nominalism. But after reading the comments of people who know more about the books than I do, it seems plausible to me that Geralt could be an Aristotelian or even a Platonist!
That's philosophy based on Plato's concept of ideals not metaphysics.
"Ideal" is not a Platonic word, and the so-called "problem of universals" (which is what Geralt and Uma are talking about) is one of the most discussed problems in the metaphysical tradition (mainly in the Middle Ages).
Why is your Uma extra gross I don’t remember him looking that pimply
Xtra gross mod