I have The Witcher and, as much as I like it, I couldn't keep myself interested because (And I'm sure many have had this issue) I eventually always forget what the plot is, what I'm supposed to be doing and why I should care. So, as a result, I've never finished it. Does anyone know if I would be lost on too many things if I just jumped into this one? (I believe I got as far as the 3rd act)

Jumping in would be fine, but playing the original first would add a certain something to your experience of the sequel, that it wouldn't otherwise give.

Jumping in would be fine, but playing the original first would add a certain something to your experience of the sequel, that it wouldn't otherwise give.

The quest mapping is a little better and the journal is written by Dandelion, so its a bit more informative.  That said, you get money from your imported character.  However much you had in your save.  Began without importing the first time and started with 100 orens.  Dug up my save from my old laptop and began the game with 250,000 orens.  Makes a bit of a difference on what you can kit yourself out with early game. 

The original witcher is a bit dated when it comes to graphics. I think the worst part storywise in that game is the swamp which drags on way too long.

Everytime I think of replaying the original witcher I remember that in order to play through it I have also to play through the swamp section again.

@Contro said:

Jumping in would be fine, but playing the original first would add a certain something to your experience of the sequel, that it wouldn't otherwise give.

Understandable. I do want to ask, though, if it's as easy to forget what you're supposed to be doing as it was in the first one unless you dedicated extremely long play times to it. I'm not bashing on the game, mind you, as I wish there were more RPGs like The Witcher. I just couldn't overlook this one flaw, for me at least.

I think you should give it another try. It's not necessary to enjoy the second one, but it's an incredible experience that would be a shame to miss. I was lost a lot in the first one as well, but when it all comes together things should be a lot clearer.