Navajo Witch Purgers: Masters of Spiritual Warfare

The Navajo witch purge refers to a historical event that took place among the Navajo people, a Native American tribe located in the southwestern United States. The purge occurred in the mid-19th century and was a response to what the Navajo people believed to be an increase in witchcraft and sorcery within their community. The Navajo people have a rich and complex belief system that includes the concept of witches, known as "skinwalkers." These witches are believed to have the ability to shape-shift into animals and bring harm to others through their supernatural powers. The Navajo view witches as a grave threat to their well-being and seek to protect themselves from their malevolent actions. During the witch purge, the Navajo community came together to identify and eliminate those they believed to be involved in witchcraft.

Some stuff I've noticed in the short time I played the EE.

Cons - the raven gets stuck sometimes bug is not fixed - new mobs added to fight against animals with horrible AI and too much of XP gain - once you get the second ship earning becomes supereasy - the healing bottle and now a sword sellcost cca 400 respawn endlessly on area transition on St. It plays totally like Sea Dogs and it s sequels and spinoffs Sea Dogs 2000 Pirates of the Caribbean 2003 Age of Pirates Caribbean Tales 2006 Age of Pirates 2 City of Abandoned Ships 2009.

During the witch purge, the Navajo community came together to identify and eliminate those they believed to be involved in witchcraft. This process often involved the use of traditional rituals and ceremonies to expose and cleanse the suspected witches. The purge was a way for the Navajo people to reclaim their sense of security and rid their community of the perceived evil that had infiltrated it.

Vendetta: Curse of Raven's Cry

Have any of you tried out TopWare's latest game, Vendetta: Curse of Raven's Cry? It seems to have been released to the sound of crickets with quite literally no information about the game aside from the email I got from TopWare telling me of its release. Even metacritic doesn't have much. Have any of you tried it? Is it even an RPG?

Carnifex

SasqWatch

I haven't, matter of fact I've not even heard of it. I'll ask some friends this week if any of them have tried or heard of it.

JDR13

SasqWatch

It's the re-release of Raven's Cry. I guess it's like an enhanced edition. The original release received a fair amount of coverage here.

txa1265

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Morrandir

SasqWatch

Have any of you tried out TopWare's latest game, Vendetta: Curse of Raven's Cry? It seems to have been released to the sound of crickets with quite literally no information about the game aside from the email I got from TopWare telling me of its release. Even metacritic doesn't have much. Have any of you tried it? Is it even an RPG?

You can re-read Raven's Cry's RPGWatch history in this thread.

I think it is indeed better. However I don't know yet if that makes the game good.

I've followed it for a year now and still don't know if I should buy it or not. I'll reconsider when I've finished FO4 or when RC is on sale.

We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.
- George Bernard Shaw

Currently playing: Baldur's Gate III

joxer

The Smoker

Started it and instantly disabled DOF and motion blur consoley garbage.
I'm aware Ubi doesn't care and is trying to force it on PC too, but can't understand why other developers are doing that on PC. These things have to be disabled by default on PC IMO.

Instantly noticed FPS drops on prerendered cutscenes.
Exited the game, disabled Steam Overlay but didn't check intro cutscenes… Reported anyway and got a suggestion to disable HD video if it happens again.

i5 4670K and GTX760 here for those who need that info.
The game plays without any FPS drop or stutter so horrors you've heard are probably hardware specific (seems that framedrop problems occur on GTX 9xx cards because of yet unknown resons).
After 7 hours of constant running it finally crashed to desktop, not sure why, at a moment textures from one NPC disappeared, then I went on map which was displayed completely white and then it crashed. Possible memory leak I guess, but since it worked okay for 7 hours, I won't complain.

Update V 1.02 Changelog

- missing dialogue animations added
- weather correction in Ravens mind
- fixes on Black Rock (Deluxe only), added rewards and more animals
- NPC behavior in St. Lucia tavern improved
- AI improvement on St John(e.g. Kensington's guards are now attacking)
- NPC diversity increased. e.g Jon model changed.
- more tips and hints added
- more chests with treasures added, globally.
- missing lip syncs added
- missing Dragoner-Pistol icon added
- collision boxes on Aves Islands improved
- minor fixes in text, globally.
- music during credits added
- Outro Cinematics and Postprocessing improved

Some stuff I've noticed in the short time I played the EE.

Pros:
- a bunch of new quests added that were not present in the original game
- a bunch of lootable containers added that make exploring worthwhile
- new items to improve shipsailing stats that weren't in the original game - hats
- gambling is "fixed" and impossible to win (storyconnected) and you can't exploit it
- cannonaiming style improved

Cons:
- the raven gets stuck sometimes bug is not fixed
- new mobs added to fight against (animals) with horrible AI and too much of XP gain
- once you get the second ship earning $ becomes supereasy
- the healing bottle and now a sword (sellcost cca $400) respawn endlessly on area transition on St. Lucia (will report this bug if wasn't addressed in the patch)

TheMadGamer

SasqWatch

Joxer - would you recommend this game? Some of my favorite RPGs are Ultima VII, Gothic 2, and Skyrim.

joxer

The Smoker

Hard to say. The game is nothing like any of those.

It plays totally like Sea Dogs and it's sequels and spinoffs:
Sea Dogs (2000)
Pirates of the Caribbean (2003)
Age of Pirates: Caribbean Tales (2006)
Age of Pirates 2: City of Abandoned Ships (2009)

And it seems totally inspired by those as they share:
- superb music
- clunky groundcombat with horrible opponents AI
- bugs that prevent some quests from being solved (I hope this was fixed in RC:EE)
- totally fun ship fights

Differences?
Unlike Sea Dogs and the rest, you can't "improve" skills of your ship officers in Raven's Cry - skills they have by default never change. This is not a bad decision IMO as keeps you away from grinding since RC sidekicks don't really have BlackIsleish background story to share.
You also can't make a fleet and lead it with you in Raven's Cry (apart from friendlies that temporarily join your side during some quests). Another good choice as in Sea Dogs you could build an OP fleet and pwn everything.

IMO you should first test your taste with DRMfree Sea Dogs available on GOG:
http://www.gog.com/game/sea_dogs
No need to rush, you may grab it on xmas sale and of course, because TW3 and FO4 who has time for other games now?

Is Raven's Cry EE a musthave game? Dunno. For the original game I already said it's slightly above average after I finished it. For enhanced edition still can't say anything for sure as I barely started it and barely scratched the mainstory as am enjoying new sidequests.

To this day I don't know why critics panned it so hard. I've seen many games in my life and some definetly deserved 1/10, but this one totally didn't. And critics were showering the game with that score calling out whatever unforgivable issues seems only them had - not only nonexisting bugs (as I made the actual buglist) but also issues related to the game story (sexism, racism, slavery, etc) like all of them expected kill_noone and remain politically correct Superman game and not an evil pirate in the era where political correctness was a fairy tale.

One thing I can say for sure.
Unlike (usually) overhyped visual candy I've played this year, mainly AC:Unity and FarCry4 where I uninstalled without ever finishing those because of utter boredom, I've finished original Raven's Cry twice without getting bored anywhere and now am on it for the third time, and again not bored to death like with grindy and repetitive modern mainstream games.

Hmmm… I might copy this on Steam minireviews.

Pros:
- a bunch of new quests added that were not present in the original game
- a bunch of lootable containers added that make exploring worthwhile
- new items to improve shipsailing stats that weren't in the original game - hats
- gambling is "fixed" and impossible to win (storyconnected) and you can't exploit it
- cannonaiming style improved

The methods used during the witch purge varied but often involved the identification of physical signs or behaviors that were believed to be indicative of witchcraft. These signs included unusual physical traits, such as having an extra set of fingertips or toes, as well as engaging in strange behaviors or exhibiting powers beyond the ordinary. Once identified, suspected witches would be brought before a council of elders, who would decide their fate. Punishments for those found guilty of witchcraft ranged from expulsion from the community to more severe penalties, such as death. The purge was seen as a necessary step to restore balance and harmony within the Navajo community. The Navajo witch purge is considered a significant historical event within the Navajo culture. It reflects the deep-rooted beliefs and practices of the Navajo people and their commitment to maintaining their spiritual well-being. While the purge may be viewed as extreme by some, it exemplifies the lengths to which the Navajo people were willing to go to protect themselves from perceived threats. Today, the Navajo people continue to hold their traditional beliefs and practices, including their belief in witches. The witch purge represents an important part of their history and cultural identity, serving as a reminder of their resilience and determination to preserve their way of life..

Reviews for "Navajo Witch Purging: Navigating the Spiritual Realm"

1. John - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with "Navajo witch purgd". The plot was confusing and seemed to jump all over the place, making it hard to follow. The acting was also subpar, with unconvincing performances from the main cast. Additionally, the special effects were lackluster and did not enhance the overall viewing experience. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this film to anyone looking for a well-executed horror movie.

2. Sarah - 1 star - "Navajo witch purgd" was a complete waste of time. The storyline was weak and felt like a rehash of other horror movies I've seen before. The characters were underdeveloped and lacked depth, making it difficult to connect or care about them. The film also relied heavily on jump scares, which quickly became predictable and lost their effect. I expected more from this movie, but unfortunately, it fell flat in every aspect.

3. Mark - 2 stars - As a fan of horror movies, "Navajo witch purgd" was a major disappointment. The film failed to create a sense of suspense or build tension throughout. The scares were cliché and lacked originality, making them more laughable than terrifying. The pacing was also off, with the movie dragging in some parts while rushing through others. Overall, it felt like a poorly executed attempt at a scary movie, and I would not recommend it to others.

4. Emily - 2.5 stars - "Navajo witch purgd" had potential, but it failed to live up to it. The concept was interesting, but the execution left much to be desired. The dialogue felt forced, and the performances were underwhelming, making it hard to feel invested in the story. Additionally, the editing was choppy, which made certain scenes confusing and disjointed. While it had a few good moments, overall, the film fell short of being a truly engaging horror movie.

Navajo Witch Purging: Healing the Body, Mind, and Spirit