Author Topic: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim ~|OT|~ (Read 131608 times)

BlueTsunami · « **on:** November 04, 2011, 08:54:52 PM »

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Elder_Scrolls_V:_Skyrim

The only thing I had a hard time with was thinking about words that start with T in the context of The Elder Scrolls universe. OTs are hard.

brob · « **Reply #1 on:** November 04, 2011, 08:59:21 PM »

awesome OT blue

Hope you got a press kit with a 7ft statue for your troubles.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #2 on:** November 04, 2011, 09:08:06 PM »

I'd be coo' with a the 2.5" Dragon bust aka Warder of Cats.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #3 on:** November 04, 2011, 09:53:32 PM »

Gonna buy this soon!

drew · « **Reply #4 on:** November 05, 2011, 01:36:16 PM »

what a wonderful OP

fomalhaut · « **Reply #5 on:** November 05, 2011, 05:04:28 PM »

that OP

hopefully it will run on my laptop, gamebryo from Bethesda does

Vizzys · « **Reply #6 on:** November 05, 2011, 05:32:00 PM »

adoring fan has the best hair

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #7 on:** November 05, 2011, 10:57:16 PM »

For someone who didn't play Oblivion and was really bored by Morrowind's "practice picking locks for three days, it's REALISTIC!" gameplay do you dudes think I would like this? Every time there's an Elder Scrolls game I really want to enjoy it but every time it just ends up feeling like more of a chore than a game. :-/

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #8 on:** November 05, 2011, 11:03:03 PM »

Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on November 05, 2011, 10:57:16 PM

For someone who didn't play Oblivion and was really bored by Morrowind's "practice picking locks for three days, it's REALISTIC!" gameplay do you dudes think I would like this? Every time there's an Elder Scrolls game I really want to enjoy it but every time it just ends up feeling like more of a chore than a game. :-/

I really don't think the core gameplay is going to be so different from past entries that you won't instantly realize that you're playing a Bethesda game. Seems like the big changes are implementing a sleek interface, cleaning up all those nasty bugs, improving the art by a metric ton, and tweaking the gameplay a bit. I certainly wouldn't expect the gameplay to be drastically different, but maybe I'll be proven wrong when reviews and impressions roll out.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #9 on:** November 05, 2011, 11:20:44 PM »

$:-\$ Like, I really want to like these games but I refuse to pretend that this sort of gameplay is good or even acceptable.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #10 on:** November 05, 2011, 11:26:04 PM »

Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on November 05, 2011, 11:20:44 PM

$:-\$ Like, I really want to like these games but I refuse to pretend that this sort of gameplay is good or even acceptable.

The Leveling design seems less like a chore. You still level up based on skill usage but you don't have to worry about allocating attribute points based on the skills ruling attribute (which really contributed to the feel to grind for certain attributes). The game also includes a perk system that's meant to augment skills one pursues (so taking a cue from Fallout).

So I'd say Gamefly it or something.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #11 on:** November 05, 2011, 11:42:45 PM »

I'd wait a couple of months for the PC version since the mod community almost always find ways to make the experience better.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #12 on:** November 05, 2011, 11:43:39 PM »

I'm pc only so I'll wait to read reviews/get impressions from people I trust. I'll probably whine about it on the borecast soon.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #13 on:** November 05, 2011, 11:45:17 PM »

Maybe the nudity and lingerie mods would change your mind.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #14 on:** November 05, 2011, 11:56:36 PM »

Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on November 05, 2011, 10:57:16 PM

For someone who didn't play Oblivion and was really bored by Morrowind's "practice picking locks for three days, it's REALISTIC!" gameplay do you dudes think I would like this? Every time there's an Elder Scrolls game I really want to enjoy it but every time it just ends up feeling like more of a chore than a game. :-/

I feel mostly the same. I liked the idea of Morrowind but it bored me silly. I liked Oblivion more because it was more accessible but the stupid level scaling and the sameness of it all stopped me from finishing that one too. I'm hoping Skyrim becomes the first one of their games outside the Fallout series that I actually finish.

Himu · « **Reply #15 on:** November 06, 2011, 12:58:30 AM »

I'm with you guys but I have faith in Bethesda after Fallout 3. If they take what they learned from that game I think Skyrim should be something special. I'm picking it up so I'll let you guys know how it is from the view of a non-Elder Scrolls fan. The media I've seen for it is REALLY good, though, so I don't get why I have such doubts.

What's the leveling system like in this one? Do enemies scale?

drew · « **Reply #16 on:** November 06, 2011, 01:11:18 AM »

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #17 on:** November 06, 2011, 01:13:40 AM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on November 06, 2011, 12:58:30 AM

What's the leveling system like in this one? Do enemies scale?

I don't know how it is exactly but from what I've read here and there is that it's like the past Elder Scrolls (Primary Skills usage is what allows you to gain levels) but the biggest change is that the Attributes has been brought down from 8 Attributes to 3 (Strength, Magicka and Stamina). You also have a whole bunch of perks to choose from that are tied to the skills you use the most. Also, supposedly, there are hybrid perks that utilize two skills that work together well (no examples comes to mind for this game but in Fallout 3/NV a purely unarmed and stealthy character got a great perk that raises sneak critical damage when unarmed).

From all the bullet points posted over the past few weeks the general sense I'm getting from Skryim is that its built to stand as its own game, lots of things were added. In Oblivion things were subtracted when placed against Morrowind and ultimately paled in comparison. Skryim feels like an upswing.

Himu · « **Reply #18 on:** November 06, 2011, 01:25:27 AM »

Why hasn't there been a fucking trailer for this aside from the initial ones?

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #19 on:** November 06, 2011, 01:35:06 AM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on November 06, 2011, 01:25:27 AM

Why hasn't there been a fucking trailer for this aside from the initial ones?

Cause they're busy makin' them SWEET COMMERCIALS, BRO

fomalhaut · « **Reply #20 on:** November 06, 2011, 04:34:27 AM »

it's like they're taking most of the poopoo from Oblivion away, that's nice.

Vizzys · « **Reply #21 on:** November 06, 2011, 04:36:11 AM »

i think its safe to assume a fair amount bethesda jank

but impressions are very good so far from pirates (lol)

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #22 on:** November 06, 2011, 09:43:51 AM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on November 06, 2011, 12:58:30 AM

What's the leveling system like in this one? Do enemies scale?

It's like the scaling in Fallout 3.

fomalhaut · « **Reply #23 on:** November 06, 2011, 10:32:33 AM »

Quote from: Viz on November 06, 2011, 04:36:11 AM

i think its safe to assume a fair amount bethesda jank

but impressions are very good so far from pirates (lol)

i don't understand how the 360 version leaks before the PC one.. disappointment.

Vizzys · « **Reply #24 on:** November 06, 2011, 05:25:37 PM »

the pc version is steamworks so all the files are encrypted until release date

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #25 on:** November 06, 2011, 05:27:55 PM »

Console games often leak before PC games nowadays. The number of people who pirate on consoles is just much lower by comparison.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #26 on:** November 06, 2011, 11:07:09 PM »

sonic thread: multiple pages
Skyrim thread: struggling on one page

what happened to the Bore, we used to be beautiful

D3RANG3D · « **Reply #27 on:** November 06, 2011, 11:24:56 PM »

This pic should have been part of the OT Banner

spoiler (click to show/hide)

[close]

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #28 on:** November 06, 2011, 11:30:49 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on November 06, 2011, 11:07:09 PM

sonic thread: multiple pages
Skyrim thread: struggling on one page

what happened to the Bore, we used to be beautiful

This is a new thread. There was already an older skyrim thread.

Enl · « **Reply #29 on:** November 06, 2011, 11:59:02 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on November 06, 2011, 11:07:09 PM

sonic thread: multiple pages
Skyrim thread: struggling on one page

what happened to the Bore, we used to be beautiful

Sonic has come out already. Once Skyrim is released this thread will grow faster than a hardcore Sonic fan that just slipped inside his patched up Tails costume. Plus Sonic will bust its load quickly whereas Skyrim will be one long grind until completion.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #30 on:** November 07, 2011, 01:08:33 AM »

Anyone with an IGN Prime membership able to get me a copy through D2D for $45?

fomalhaut · « **Reply #31 on:** November 07, 2011, 03:36:44 AM »

Quote from: pilonv1 on November 07, 2011, 01:08:33 AM

Anyone with an IGN Prime membership able to get me a copy through D2D for $45?

$:-\$

pilonv1 · « **Reply #32 on:** November 07, 2011, 04:10:41 AM »

Long shot, I know. Will just get the physical retail one here for $70

maxy · « **Reply #33 on:** November 07, 2011, 10:58:09 AM »

rumor(can't verify it for now)

360 version

if you install,textures look worse

re-installing might help

Bethesda

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #34 on:** November 07, 2011, 11:23:21 AM »

i guess i'm buying this $:-\$

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #35 on:** November 07, 2011, 11:47:03 AM »

have it on steam. waiting for the preload.

Himu · « **Reply #36 on:** November 08, 2011, 03:27:02 PM »

D3RANG3D · « **Reply #37 on:** November 08, 2011, 03:34:17 PM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on November 08, 2011, 03:27:02 PM

Being an unemployed poor can't has game

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #38 on:** November 08, 2011, 03:36:18 PM »

Himu · « **Reply #39 on:** November 08, 2011, 03:37:00 PM »

Bebpo eviscerated

fomalhaut · « **Reply #40 on:** November 08, 2011, 03:56:08 PM »

man i've got to say i'm suddenly like super on board for this, it seems they really did re-Morrowind the series with this in terms of what's important; world design.

and the new animations and lack of ugly, atmosphere shattering talking interface reaaaaalllly bring the game out more. It just looks awesome talking like that

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #41 on:** November 08, 2011, 04:15:13 PM »

Game makes my peepee hard. Not sure what system I am buying this motherfucker on though. Do I go for 360 version on my big screen TV or do I go PC for better graphicses and nude mods?

Himu · « **Reply #42 on:** November 08, 2011, 04:21:16 PM »

Apparently ps3 version looks way better than 360?

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #43 on:** November 08, 2011, 04:22:14 PM »

Ugh I hate that fucking controller. Might be PC for me then. I have a GTX 250, you think that might suffice?

D3RANG3D · « **Reply #44 on:** November 08, 2011, 04:31:36 PM »

Quote from: Sho Nuff on November 08, 2011, 04:22:14 PM

Ugh I hate that fucking controller. Might be PC for me then. I have a GTX 250, you think that might suffice?

GTX 250 is slightly under the recommended card the GTX 260 so you should be good.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #45 on:** November 08, 2011, 04:32:12 PM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on November 08, 2011, 04:21:16 PM

Apparently ps3 version looks way better than 360?

Apparently the PC version is hands-down the best?

Himu · « **Reply #46 on:** November 08, 2011, 04:34:46 PM »

Well yeah, but shonuff asked whether he should console or pc and I just wanted to put that note in there. Also, 360 version has a bug if you install to hd. If you have the means and capabilities, I'd go for pc version.

D3RANG3D · « **Reply #47 on:** November 08, 2011, 04:36:08 PM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on November 08, 2011, 04:34:46 PM

Well yeah, but shonuff asked whether he should console or pc and I just wanted to put that note in there. Also, 360 version has a bug if you install to hd. If you have the means and capabilities, I'd go for pc version.

You mean other than shitting dick nipple mods?

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #48 on:** November 08, 2011, 04:36:37 PM »

Steam needs to start preloading soon.

Himu · « **Reply #49 on:** November 08, 2011, 04:37:41 PM »

What race should I go with? It's been Red Guard and Bosmer for me. Redguard's have a combat focus, however. Would a Redguard make a good Assassin?

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #50 on:** November 08, 2011, 05:19:28 PM »

Here's to hoping, next gen, they really rework the combat. Hearing that the combat has a little more weight to it in Skyrim but nothing radical. This needs to change.

Himu · « **Reply #51 on:** November 08, 2011, 05:22:19 PM »

The combat looks fine to me. the only problem is that it's hard to tell when your attacks are working but this is consistent with wrpgs, namely action rpgs. They need to work on feedback. Add more enemy enemy animations for when they're successfully hit, and combat will improve.

drew · « **Reply #52 on:** November 08, 2011, 08:46:59 PM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on November 08, 2011, 04:34:46 PM

Well yeah, but shonuff asked whether he should console or pc and I just wanted to put that note in there. Also, 360 version has a bug if you install to hd. If you have the means and capabilities, I'd go for pc version.

bug? what bug.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #53 on:** November 08, 2011, 08:55:35 PM »

Quote from: Sho Nuff on November 08, 2011, 04:15:13 PM

Game makes my peepee hard. Not sure what system I am buying this motherfucker on though. Do I go for 360 version on my big screen TV or do I go PC for better graphicses and nude mods?

PC version on your TV, foo

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #54 on:** November 08, 2011, 08:57:09 PM »

Quote from: BlueTsunami on November 08, 2011, 05:19:28 PM

Here's to hoping, next gen, they really rework the combat. Hearing that the combat has a little more weight to it in Skyrim but nothing radical. This needs to change.

It does actually have some kill animations, which is kind of cool.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #55 on:** November 08, 2011, 09:07:13 PM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on November 08, 2011, 08:57:09 PM

Quote from: BlueTsunami on November 08, 2011, 05:19:28 PM
Here's to hoping, next gen, they really rework the combat. Hearing that the combat has a little more weight to it in Skyrim but nothing radical. This needs to change.

It does actually have some kill animations, which is kind of cool.

Definitely. One account of a neat kill animation is running towards an enemy with a mace, weapon swing button held down (for a power swing) and the game took control and showed a death animation in the correct context.

Himu · « **Reply #56 on:** November 08, 2011, 09:08:23 PM »

Quote from: drew on November 08, 2011, 08:46:59 PM

Quote from: Stringer Bell on November 08, 2011, 04:34:46 PM
Well yeah, but shonuff asked whether he should console or pc and I just wanted to put that note in there. Also, 360 version has a bug if you install to hd. If you have the means and capabilities, I'd go for pc version.

bug? what bug.

if you install to hd, it overwrites the hd textures. if you play from disc you're good.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #57 on:** November 08, 2011, 09:10:18 PM »

I've read that the first day patch will fix that bug. But if that's false I've also heard that by installing to the disk, clearing your cache and reinstalling will fix the issue. Fucking Bethesda, man.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #58 on:** November 08, 2011, 09:21:47 PM »

Skyrim's only 6 gigs? Huh.

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #59 on:** November 08, 2011, 09:32:00 PM »

Quote from: Cormacaroni on November 08, 2011, 08:55:35 PM

Quote from: Sho Nuff on November 08, 2011, 04:15:13 PM
Game makes my peepee hard. Not sure what system I am buying this motherfucker on though. Do I go for 360 version on my big screen TV or do I go PC for better graphicses and nude mods?

PC version on your TV, foo

Not possible in current apartment

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