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Title: Skyrim
Post by: Alexei on November 12, 2011, 07:16:46 PM
I got this game today and I don't think I stopped playing for a second.
I am absolutely hooked.


Share your experiences, reviews, characters, and whatnot here!
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: Puncia on November 12, 2011, 07:24:44 PM
I haven't seen more than about 20-30 minutes of gameplay, and I really hope the story and mechanics are amazing because the graphics sure ARE NOT. The graphics and design really disappointed me. Not that I had high hopes to begin with from the previous games...
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: Sigcutio on November 12, 2011, 09:40:13 PM
Although I don't have the game, from what I've seen on youtube I've been pretty impressed. The setting had me on the fence at first, but it looks like Bethesda really nailed it with some really gorgeous scenery. Content wise the game also sounds huge so I'm eager to see for myself exactly how Bethesda has crafted this Elder Scrolls title.


@Puncia: Disappointed by the graphics and design? I can see what you mean being disappointed design wise, but the graphics (to me at least) look stellar. However, I hear the xbox version of the game has had problems with some textures failing to load or something of that sort, perhaps that is what is detracting you.
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: Alexei on November 12, 2011, 10:32:48 PM

@Puncia: Disappointed by the graphics and design? I can see what you mean being disappointed design wise, but the graphics (to me at least) look stellar. However, I hear the xbox version of the game has had problems with some textures failing to load or something of that sort, perhaps that is what is detracting you.
That's why I got it for the PS3, I was hoping it would be able to support the game better.


As for the graphics, I think they're pretty well done, especially for a Bethesda game.
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: Puncia on November 12, 2011, 10:49:47 PM
With the design I particularly mean the character design. Compared to other new RPG's they could have done a better job with everything from animation to looks to texture. Surely they have improved some since Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, but they still all look like caricatures to me. Might just be a personal preference. Hair, for instance, looks completely crap. Still. Even though it wouldn't be hard to upgrade it considerably.

Same thing with graphics. You can literally see the blurry pixels on the inside of your shield, and tree branches are sprites! It's so very, very disappointing for a new game.

(http://pcmedia.ign.com/pc/image/article/114/1141433/elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-20101221073338733_640w.jpg)
Oblivion -> Skyrim

(http://chuknum.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/rage2-screenshot.jpg)
Rage

My POV is also from a PC version of the game. Not sure if that's better or worse but there you go.
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: Døvu on November 12, 2011, 10:55:26 PM
got the game yesterday and so far no complaints, i love everything about it and cant stop playing >.>. the environment graphics are amazing, even though the character graphics havent improved from the previous game, but that doesnt bother me at all, graphics dont really determine wether or not a game is fun or not.
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: Alexei on November 12, 2011, 11:18:10 PM
With the design I particularly mean the character design. Compared to other new RPG's they could have done a better job with everything from animation to looks to texture. Surely they have improved some since Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, but they still all look like caricatures to me. Might just be a personal preference. Hair, for instance, looks completely crap. Still. Even though it wouldn't be hard to upgrade it considerably.

Same thing with graphics. You can literally see the blurry pixels on the inside of your shield, and tree branches are sprites! It's so very, very disappointing for a new game.

(http://pcmedia.ign.com/pc/image/article/114/1141433/elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-20101221073338733_640w.jpg)
Oblivion -> Skyrim

(http://chuknum.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/rage2-screenshot.jpg)
Rage
My POV is also from a PC version of the game. Not sure if that's better or worse but there you go.


While you do pose a good point, Bethesda has never been known for mind-blowing graphics.
They excel at atmosphere, storytelling, and freedom of choice, the fact that the graphics don't live up to Rage does not make it a better game, in fact I rented Rage and I really didn't feel the need to continue playing, it just felt like Borderlands with better graphics. Also, that last picture is from Fallout: New Vegas, not Skyrim.


I understand where you're coming from though, not everyone can enjoy Fallout or Oblivion.
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: Sigcutio on November 12, 2011, 11:20:05 PM
Ah! This puts things into perspective. You make a good point there Puncia. However, I don't share your disappointment. Perhaps the graphics and design could have been better, but I am still happy with what is. (Hair does look pretty bad though  XD )
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: Puncia on November 12, 2011, 11:51:10 PM
I do have a special interest in graphics and looks so I suppose I'm especially sensitive to it. As I said: I sure hope the game itself is great to make up for it. And I know perfectly well that graphics doesn't make a game good, but it plays a big part in games such as these when things are supposed to look "realistic" and today's technology would make a considerable upgrade pretty easy.

I haven't seen enough to comment the story and such yet, though I expect those to be pretty good. It's just that it's a shame that they didn't follow the quality level all the way.
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: Boone Zofox on November 14, 2011, 06:14:36 AM
So I just love the fact that for every video I've watched of it, the person playing has to make a comment about only furries wanting to play as a Khajiit or Argoinian when doing character creation. So honestly, who do you usually pick as far as race goes. I will probably be a Khajiit, but I'll at least consider the other's abilities first.
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: Buddywolf on November 14, 2011, 01:47:20 PM
heres a little experience I had in skyrim.  You may find it amusing.



 This was after like 14 hours of play and my xbox was getting glitchy (mainly because I haven't installed skyrim to it yet)  Water spots were not loading properly, waterfalls were in the sky with fish, dragon attacks every 10 minutes. I came across a giant. He smashed the ground near me once, I had like 15 health points left and I was flying through the air.  I ran into a dragon high in the sky and he ate me.



Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: x on November 14, 2011, 10:03:54 PM
I'm one for fleshed out characters with a personality...though that might make me a little eccentric  D: I have a nord character named Katie, she's a cold hearted killer with an odd heroic streak, and a dark elf named Ninn, she's a goofball bandit and theif who wants people to like her.
 
From what I've seen, Skyrim looks incredible! I want it NOW! :D Just the opening part in the wagon (from watching videos), then choosing race, had me hooked on it and I don't even own it. The graphics are not Final Fantasy 13 by any means, but after being used to Oblivion, I'd say they're beautiful. That's really saying something when even a graphically modded New Vegas doesn't look as good as the Skyrim I've seen. Skyrim really looks impressive, especially what I've heard about the NPCs, story and dragons...
 
Is it really as great as it looks, to those who are playing right now? Were you enthralled when you first started? :D I'm so excited to get it I really hope I get it soon.  <.<
 
I agree that the hair looks bad, but that's nothing new. All I have to do if the character models are bad is wait for a few mods to come out that improve those things.
 
The wait is killing me....
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: Alexei on November 14, 2011, 11:55:57 PM
So I just love the fact that for every video I've watched of it, the person playing has to make a comment about only furries wanting to play as a Khajiit or Argoinian when doing character creation. So honestly, who do you usually pick as far as race goes. I will probably be a Khajiit, but I'll at least consider the other's abilities first.
My first character is a Redguard named Rasputin who specializes in heavy armor and dual-wielded weapons.
I'll likely make my first thief a Khajiit and then a high elf for my mage.


This was after like 14 hours of play and my xbox was getting glitchy (mainly because I haven't installed skyrim to it yet)  Water spots were not loading properly, waterfalls were in the sky with fish, dragon attacks every 10 minutes. I came across a giant. He smashed the ground near me once, I had like 15 health points left and I was flying through the air.  I ran into a dragon high in the sky and he ate me.


Wow, that's messed up XD
I have mine on the PS3 and I was surprised with the lack of glitches, I haven't seen a single one so far.

Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: Buddywolf on November 15, 2011, 01:36:19 PM
This was after like 14 hours of play and my xbox was getting glitchy (mainly because I haven't installed skyrim to it yet)  Water spots were not loading properly, waterfalls were in the sky with fish, dragon attacks every 10 minutes. I came across a giant. He smashed the ground near me once, I had like 15 health points left and I was flying through the air.  I ran into a dragon high in the sky and he ate me.


Wow, that's messed up XD
I have mine on the PS3 and I was surprised with the lack of glitches, I haven't seen a single one so far.





It will be glitchy for you if you do 4 days of non stop game play.  But now I have it installed.  Haven't had a glitch ever sense.  Then again, I have to do another 4 day streak to tell you if it worked or not.  I need to upgrade my xbox to that newer model.  Mine is wearing out.
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: x on November 15, 2011, 08:28:40 PM
I'm hoping it'll work fine on my computer...I really want this game.
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: Alexei on November 15, 2011, 10:07:41 PM
I'm hoping it'll work fine on my computer...I really want this game.
If anything, it will probably be least glitchy on computer seeing as Bethesda stated that it's the easiest to code for, not to mention the amount of fan-made mods that will undoubtedly be released soon.




On another note, I have a bit of an issue.
I accidentally attacked a group of people (Don't ask how) and I was forced to kill them, the guards didn't even give me a chance to give myself up and now whenever I enter a certain city every guard tries to kill me no matter what.
Is there anyway to submit to the charges and pay my fine/do jail time?
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: x on November 16, 2011, 07:02:05 PM
www.skyrimnexus.com (http://www.skyrimnexus.com)

<--- Already there's a nexus for mods! ^_^

But I have an issue of my own......I realllllly would like to play my Bethesda games like Oblivion, FNV, and Skyrim when I get it on High or Ultra graphic settings for my laptop, but usually when I try this my game crashes before it even boots up.

I've patched FNV with mods to improve the graphics and it looks stunning, but I'm wondering if there are/will be mods for Oblivion and Skyrim that make the graphics appear Ultra on a laptop like mine without crashes.

Also I'm really eager to see the body, face, clothing and hair mods for Skyrim that they're going to come out with.
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: NJMike on November 16, 2011, 10:08:30 PM
It seems to be the newest craze lol. My mate is totally addicted to it and beat the game on Sunday, and my step-brother got sucked into it as well, as well as more people I know. I have never seen the slightest gameplay of the game, but from what it sounds like, it seems to be pretty amazing.
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: MiltoniusPrime on November 16, 2011, 11:53:27 PM
Picked it up for the 360, thoroughly enjoying it so far.  I started off with a Nord, but decided I enjoy the stealth aspect a bit more and rerolled a Khajiit.  Sticking more to the thievery, less about the murder (at least so far, might dabble in the Dark Brotherhood once I've gotten most other quests out of the way).  Getting lost in side quests.  Even if they're randomly generated, the bounty mini-quests are enjoyable distractions.

I'm looking forward to the patch that fixes the "install on hard drive = low-res textures" bug.  I'm not expected my eyeballs to melt, but I'd like to see the work they put into it.
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: Alexei on November 17, 2011, 01:54:21 AM
Made a Khajiit named Rasputin. (I like Russian names if you hadn't noticed)


Playing stealthy is really fun, and the thieves guild missions are awesome so far.
I've barely progressed in the main story though, just been fooling with side quests for the time being.
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: Aloneness on November 17, 2011, 03:44:01 AM
Any small chances of me having a life disappeared as soon as I got this game XDD
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: on November 17, 2011, 04:33:11 AM
I've only had time for about 2 hours playing time but I like what I see so far XD
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: Sebby on November 17, 2011, 04:08:49 PM
Haven't had the chance to play too much of it since I bought it, thanks to school *shakes fist* but what I have played has been thoroughly entertaining. I rolled a Nord, who somehow ended up looking a little like Leonaidas from 300. It's my first Elder Scrolls on the 360 (Having played Morrowind and Oblivion on PC) and I have to say, I was tentative, but the combat handles great. It's fluid and well-designed, especially in the small details, like the way your body (and consequently the camera) moves when you draw your weapon. Also, I like that there's woodcutting and mining to be had as well; ever since getting introduced to such abilities through the likes of RuneScape (Oh dear god, haven't we all been there?) I've found myself extremely pleased when I find similar aspects in other games, and being of a RP mindset, I'm wont to carving out a life for my character in a village, and forgetting about actually doing any adventuring for in-game days. But hey, I'm one of those weirdos that actually makes my character sleep/rest through the night, so there you go.

School will be over soon, so hopefully then I'll get to knuckle down and play through a good chunk of my vacation!
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: Aloneness on November 17, 2011, 06:18:48 PM
Why is it that people always look ugly in TES games >.< and I mean the dark elves use to be so cool in TES III, oblivion they looked kinda retarded and now in skyrim they just look hideous T.T
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: x on November 17, 2011, 06:42:59 PM
^ That is why they make a lot of body, hair and face mods, but they're kinda just for PC. The mods for Oblivion were beautiful, made it look next gen even. In that respect, I can't wait to see what mods they deliver for Skyrim...if Oblivion mods were beautiful, then Skyrim mods should be- O_O

And I finally figured out my problem...I was trying to run ultra high graphics on my games while also running HDR. With Bloom instead, the game does not crash even on ultra.
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: Aloneness on November 17, 2011, 06:50:54 PM
^ That is why they make a lot of body, hair and face mods, but they're kinda just for PC. The mods for Oblivion were beautiful, made it look next gen even. In that respect, I can't wait to see what mods they deliver for Skyrim...if Oblivion mods were beautiful, then Skyrim mods should be- O_O

And I finally figured out my problem...I was trying to run ultra high graphics on my games while also running HDR. With Bloom instead, the game does not crash even on ultra.

Good thing I have it on PC ... *looks at my oblivion folder with 217 mods installed on it* Please o please Ren make a RBP mod for Skyrim T.T
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: x on November 17, 2011, 06:58:31 PM
I agree, but I'm more into Moonshadow elves. Then again, I'm not really into either, I'd prefer some simple, pretty presets for the vanilla races.

As for dunmers, though, they're supposed to be a little ugly. Dunmers are a cursed race. But I can only tolerate so much ugly, I even make my orcs pretty when I can.
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: Aloneness on November 18, 2011, 12:50:02 AM
I just got done being a werewolf, and I killed lots and lots of people and then ate them ^^
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: MiltoniusPrime on November 18, 2011, 11:54:51 AM
I chose to get The Black Star instead of Azura's Star, so I can soul trap bandits/whatnot and use them to make powerful enchantments.  Made a dagger with soul trap for one second, so I can swing away and trap them on the last hit.  I make tons of leather helmets with whatever I get from wolves/deer, enchant the helmets, sell them, and start the grinding all over again.
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: Sne on November 20, 2011, 03:58:46 PM
I traditionally have chosen Khajiit as my character even though I don't use stealth much and I was quite surprised of how deep I'm getting immersed. I didn't notice it with Oblivion and Morrowind or maybe it wasn't just present - but in Skyrim the opponents scream they'll make a rug out of me and it's really... personal. And they pay the highest price for that insult.

I've stopped playing for a few days as the idea of making carpets out of people freaked me out I've had my thoughts racing just before sleep. D: The last time I had that kind of reaction was when I've read a work about lobotomy...

@Longcat, I'm not sure if you haven't meant that your mate beat the main quest, because it's quite impossible to beat a large fraction of the game within just 24 hours.

@Alexei, I don't think it's possible, although I may be wrong. But if you feel you've been wrongly punished by the game, I think you can use some console commands to reduce your fine to levels that won't make the guards go amok, possibly 999 drakes.
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: Aloneness on November 20, 2011, 05:50:51 PM
Bethesda Game Studio's... your freaken epic! this made me lol so much

I was reading over the strategy guide for a quest to see where to start it, as I was flipping threw the pages I came to the page with the people you can marry in the game and in a little tip box it says "TIP: Your gender, age, and race matter not. If you're attracted to someone, go out and catch there hearts." which means you can be married to the same gender, now as far as I know this is one of the first games I've ever played where you can do that so Bethesda you rock! >.<
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: Sebby on November 20, 2011, 05:57:28 PM
The Fable series allows same-sex marriage as far as I can remember. I seem to recall not marrying anyone in the first Fable because they had the most annoying voices on the planet, but it still isn't a common thing, so it certainly is awesome!

Also, I re-rolled a Khajit today, and I'm finding I make a better thief and archer than up-close swordsman. That didn't stop a giant from hitting me about two miles through the air, however. Make a note, kids...

AVOID THE GIANTS.
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: Aloneness on November 20, 2011, 06:03:26 PM
I am a "Mystic Elf/Wolven Anthro" Dual Wielding Battle Mage who is also werewolf ^^

I've never played the fable games tho ^^; the only other game where you can get married to the same sex that I know of is an old online game when it was back in the beta stages called "Dofus".

I slaughter the giants all the time
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: Sebby on November 20, 2011, 06:06:41 PM
Apparently it's a common (And frankly, quite hilarious) glitch that's been befalling some folk. Behold...

OP skyrim giant! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gimRgNCTZAQ#ws)
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: Valdyr on November 24, 2011, 04:59:27 PM
Apparently it's a common (And frankly, quite hilarious) glitch that's been befalling some folk. Behold...

OP skyrim giant! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gimRgNCTZAQ#ws)


Don't quote me on this, but I believe this was originally a bug that Bethesda left in because it's funny.


Anyway, I've been absolutely addicted to Skyrim since it came out, and this is somebody who doesn't play many video games anymore. 


My main is an Argonian assassin.  I've always liked the lore/flavor for the Argonians, but I just couldn't stomach how bad I thought they were in Oblivion, so I rolled Khajiit for my main (I'm always an assassin main).  Since they've eliminated attributes (a radical but ultimately a good direction for RPGs to go I think), however, and only have initial skill bonuses and minor powers now, I finally can play Argonian - not to mention that their initial skill bonuses are very good this time around.  I'm at level 31 on this character, and
leader of the Dark Brotherhood and the Thieves' Guild
.  I've also finished the main quest.


I just started a High Elf mage, but due to my own stupidity lost my more recent save(s) for him, so I lost about 2 hrs. of gameplay on him.  I'll catch up pretty easily, but it's still annoying.  He's sitting at level 6 at the minute.  In the last game I would've easily run Breton for mage, but they got rid of all the racials that made High Elves suck, so I can indulge in the Magicka bonus and the perfect full-mage starting skill bonuses.
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: Aloneness on November 25, 2011, 07:08:54 PM
BGS Lied tho they said they weren't going to make the people look ugly >.< Dark Elves look hideous >.< It seems they've been going downhill since Morrowind (talking about the dark elves)
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: MiltoniusPrime on November 25, 2011, 07:48:06 PM
BGS Lied tho they said they weren't going to make the people look ugly >.< Dark Elves look hideous >.< It seems they've been going downhill since Morrowind (talking about the dark elves)

Opinion.

I think everything looks better than in previous games, just not four or five years' worth of development better.

One of my bigger issues is being able to see down into the world when you're climbing mountains, and being able to walk into solid rock sometimes.
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: Aloneness on November 25, 2011, 07:55:35 PM
Well everyone looks like there 90 or something >.> or haven't slept in a week, the environment looks awesome tho, well it could be retextured a hopefully Quarl will make a texture pack for skyrim, tho only problem with Oblivion was the engine the game was build on couldn't render very far ... unless hacked >.>
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: on November 25, 2011, 08:31:17 PM
I'm starting the main quests, they're pretty awesome!
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: Aloneness on November 25, 2011, 08:33:35 PM
which one?
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: Kalylia on December 03, 2011, 10:12:10 PM
I think this game is what kicked me over the edge on deciding whether or not I was a furry.


I'm playing Ra'jir, a Kahjiit Alchemist/Mage/SneakThief.  She's absolutely wonderful.  I'm not sure if it's her or the game or a combination of both that's sort of made me finally take the plunge and join a forum and start figuring this whole furry thing out.








Though, this whole patch screw-up business is making me a little frustrated. XD
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: Ares the Ram on December 03, 2011, 10:23:05 PM
I tried to do a sneak attack on a giant at level 3.

The only dissapointing part was not flying high into the air :<
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: Kalylia on December 03, 2011, 10:31:33 PM
I'm still not a high enough level to deal with the Giants.  Though I have been wandering through their camps.  They let me as long as I don't get too close to their Mammoths.


^.^;
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: MiltoniusPrime on December 04, 2011, 12:39:46 AM
I think this game is what kicked me over the edge on deciding whether or not I was a furry.


I'm playing Ra'jir, a Kahjiit Alchemist/Mage/SneakThief.  She's absolutely wonderful.  I'm not sure if it's her or the game or a combination of both that's sort of made me finally take the plunge and join a forum and start figuring this whole furry thing out.
Though, this whole patch screw-up business is making me a little frustrated. XD

Everyone has their reasons they joined the fandom, I'm not that surprised it's a playable feline race in a popular video game.

I'm playing a pretty similar character, except I took the time to grind on smithing/enchanting so that I have stupidly-powerful armor and weapons.  Haven't gotten Alchemy to 100 yet.  Sneak just hit 100 last night, and Archery will soon follow.  The only potions I plan on making after 100 will be poisons of paralysis/damage dealing (which I probably won't even need with that max-Archery perk), healing, and Fortify Enchanting.
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: Buddywolf on December 05, 2011, 05:04:33 AM
With the recent patch, I am now able to not be seen by 10 people at one time. if there's 11, I am seen. 
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: Ares the Ram on December 12, 2011, 12:02:24 AM
Dwarven automotons, oh how I hate thee >:C
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: icy wolf on December 12, 2011, 02:41:13 AM
well ive been playing it. i like it, quite good. love how some stuff has been changed and how big it is.
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: Aloneness on December 12, 2011, 05:04:25 PM
New computer + Skyrim On Ultra with AA/AF on max + Personal Texture Overhaul Mod (8GBs compared to vanillas 3GB's) = *Beam Shooting Out Of My Monitors* O.o .... .... .... ..... ..... .... I just died and went to geekdom heaven ...
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: Kalylia on December 12, 2011, 06:09:44 PM
I told myself I wouldn't play any more Skyrim until the new patch came out.  You know, the one that's supposed to fix everything that the first patches messed up. XD


And then when I found out it was going to take two weeks for the new patch instead of one, I broke down.  I went and beat up a ton of Thalmor yesterday, which was awesome.  Came away with tons of Elven armor and three full sets of Thalmor Robes.  It was pretty awesome.  XP  Then I cleared out all of the potions ingredients in my house and made some 200+ potions.  Alchemy went from 30 to 50, which was also awesome, even though I'm still 20 points away from getting my Green Thumb perk. T^T
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: Aloneness on December 12, 2011, 06:12:43 PM
I love the underground city >.< the one that has on ton of Crimson Nirnroot in it and looks awesome >.<
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: icy wolf on December 13, 2011, 02:09:15 AM
new patch 1.02?

wheres the underground?
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: Aloneness on December 13, 2011, 03:28:36 AM
Its in a dwarven ruin next to Markarth I think
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: on December 14, 2011, 01:01:47 AM
dragons! why must they annoy me so!
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: icy wolf on December 14, 2011, 02:01:25 AM
any ones system crashing ?
Title: Re: Skyrim
Post by: Aloneness on December 14, 2011, 04:10:05 AM
NOPE~! ^^