The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Page 3

Josan · November 2 2011, 05:28 PM

Lord Vader wrote:

Thanks for the knowledge.

I guess that also explains KotOR II. Damned LucasArts rushing that game just because they wanted it out by Christmas...

You're welcome. And yeah, sadly, it happens a lot.

I will thank Lucas Arts for one thing... they had to "approve" my website when we published a two-part interview with Chris Avellone from Obsidan (KotOR2's lead designer) back in the day.

6079SmithW · November 3 2011, 06:13 AM

I bought Oblivion so that I'll have something to play the week before Christmas when I (hopefully) get Skyrim. :P The achievement list for Skyrim is out by the way. Apparently you can get married.

ETA I think i'm gonna be a Nord in Skyrim and a Breton in Oblivion.

backstept · November 3 2011, 09:18 PM

who else gets chills when listening to the theme song?

Colonel Midnight · November 3 2011, 11:10 PM

I've just started playing Oblivion (Yeah, yeah, I run a few years behind the times when it comes to games -- too dang pricey imo), and I have to ask -- is there a way to fix/lock the camera angle? Egads, it's driving me wonky during combat... *gggrrrr*

Overall, though, it seems like a decent game.

Cheers,
-CM-

backstept · November 4 2011, 04:31 PM

Oblivion is meant to be played in first person . . . the third person mode is jokingly referred to vanity mode so you can view your character's outfit etc . . . not really meant to be played 100% third person
if you're on PC there may be a mod to make the third person view more to your liking
www.tesnexus.com

from what I hear Skyrim will have a better third person experience

Robert Maxwell · November 4 2011, 04:37 PM

Heh, yeah, the third-person mode is a joke in both Morrowind and Oblivion.

Colonel Midnight · November 4 2011, 05:40 PM

Hrrrm. Okay, thanks!!

Cheers,
-CM-

AdAstra · November 6 2011, 09:01 PM

Should I get the PC or PS3 version?

The PC version is substantially cheaper, but I'm going to wait a short while anyway before purchasing it, so what should I get? I have a laptop that's capable of running Skyrim, and I also have a 40+ inch plasma with a PS3 hooked up... Decisions, decisions...

backstept · November 6 2011, 10:13 PM

AdAstra wrote:

Should I get the PC or PS3 version?

The PC version is substantially cheaper, but I'm going to wait a short while anyway before purchasing it, so what should I get? I have a laptop that's capable of running Skyrim, and I also have a 40+ inch plasma with a PS3 hooked up... Decisions, decisions...

if your laptop has HDMI ouput (or if your TV has a VGA input) then go for the PC version
if you don't want to mess with getting your PC hooked up to your TV then get the PS3 version

backstept · November 6 2011, 10:20 PM

I forgot that the BBS doesn't like shortened youtube links
here's that live action trailer from the OP

and an awesome fan remix

137th Gebirg · November 9 2011, 04:51 PM

I've been thinking about getting this one, as I've heard good things, but I know there are four others that have come before it. Would it be advisable to start with those first or would picking up this one not detract from the overall story-arc in this universe?

Skywalker · November 9 2011, 04:58 PM

All of the Elder Scrolls games are designed to be standalone stories set in different locations on the same continent. IIRC, each game is set a good amount of time after the previous one, though I don't know how much time has passed between Oblivion and Skyrim.

Arrqh · November 9 2011, 05:00 PM

I only played Oblivion and not any of the older games... but the main story wasn't exactly a main focus there anyway. Or even worthwhile

PsychoPere · November 9 2011, 05:12 PM

For anyone who may be interested, the latest episode of Official Xbox Magazine's podcast has an interview with Bethesda's Todd Howard.

backstept · November 9 2011, 09:53 PM

137th Gebirg wrote:

I've been thinking about getting this one, as I've heard good things, but I know there are four others that have come before it. Would it be advisable to start with those first or would picking up this one not detract from the overall story-arc in this universe?

no previous games necessary, though having played the other games will give you a greater sense of the world . . . little details in the books(there are hundreds of books in-game) etc tie it all together

Skywalker wrote:

All of the Elder Scrolls games are designed to be standalone stories set in different locations on the same continent. IIRC, each game is set a good amount of time after the previous one, though I don't know how much time has passed between Oblivion and Skyrim.

Skyrim is about 200 years after Oblivion, and Oblivion was just a few years after Morrowind

November 3 2011, 06:13 AM	#32
6079SmithW Vice Admiral	Re: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim I bought Oblivion so that I'll have something to play the week before Christmas when I (hopefully) get Skyrim. :P The achievement list for Skyrim is out by the way. Apparently you can get married. ETA I think i'm gonna be a Nord in Skyrim and a Breton in Oblivion. __________________ Sir Isaac Newton is the deadliest son-of-a-bitch in space. Last edited by 6079SmithW; November 3 2011 at 08:02 PM.

November 3 2011, 09:18 PM	#33
backstept Rear Admiral Location: Syracuse	Re: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim who else gets chills when listening to the theme song? __________________ \| Hi I'm Gauis Blatar lol \| backstept.blogspot.com \| about.me

November 3 2011, 11:10 PM	#34
Colonel Midnight Vice Admiral Location: Colonel Midnight	Re: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim I've just started playing Oblivion (Yeah, yeah, I run a few years behind the times when it comes to games -- too dang pricey imo), and I have to ask -- is there a way to fix/lock the camera angle? Egads, it's driving me wonky during combat... gggrrrr Overall, though, it seems like a decent game. Cheers, -CM- __________________ FOReWARneD is Forearmed. 0 registered and 0 anonymous users are browsing this forum.

November 4 2011, 04:31 PM	#35
backstept Rear Admiral Location: Syracuse	Re: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Oblivion is meant to be played in first person . . . the third person mode is jokingly referred to vanity mode so you can view your character's outfit etc . . . not really meant to be played 100% third person if you're on PC there may be a mod to make the third person view more to your liking www.tesnexus.com from what I hear Skyrim will have a better third person experience __________________ \| Hi I'm Gauis Blatar lol \| backstept.blogspot.com \| about.me

November 4 2011, 04:37 PM	#36
Robert Maxwell Cherry Chassis Location: The Track	Re: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Heh, yeah, the third-person mode is a joke in both Morrowind and Oblivion. __________________ Your crash was, like, spectacular! My world simulation project! Also: Women and Men: Self-Image and Rape Culture

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November 4 2011, 05:40 PM	#37
Colonel Midnight Vice Admiral Location: Colonel Midnight	Re: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Hrrrm. Okay, thanks!! Cheers, -CM- __________________ FOReWARneD is Forearmed. 0 registered and 0 anonymous users are browsing this forum.

November 6 2011, 09:01 PM	#38
AdAstra Rear Admiral Location: Regnum Belgarum	Re: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Should I get the PC or PS3 version? The PC version is substantially cheaper, but I'm going to wait a short while anyway before purchasing it, so what should I get? I have a laptop that's capable of running Skyrim, and I also have a 40+ inch plasma with a PS3 hooked up... Decisions, decisions... __________________ Odi et amo. Quare id faciam, fortasse requiris? Nescio, sed fieri sentio et excrucior.

November 6 2011, 10:20 PM	#40
backstept Rear Admiral Location: Syracuse	Re: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim I forgot that the BBS doesn't like shortened youtube links here's that live action trailer from the OP and an awesome fan remix __________________ \| Hi I'm Gauis Blatar lol \| backstept.blogspot.com \| about.me

November 9 2011, 04:51 PM	#41
137th Gebirg Rear Admiral Location: Who is John Galt?	Re: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim I've been thinking about getting this one, as I've heard good things, but I know there are four others that have come before it. Would it be advisable to start with those first or would picking up this one not detract from the overall story-arc in this universe? __________________ Gebirgswick - Ind, Tra, Sec & Env.

November 9 2011, 04:58 PM	#42
Skywalker Admiral	Re: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim All of the Elder Scrolls games are designed to be standalone stories set in different locations on the same continent. IIRC, each game is set a good amount of time after the previous one, though I don't know how much time has passed between Oblivion and Skyrim.

November 9 2011, 05:00 PM	#43
Arrqh Vice Admiral	Re: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim I only played Oblivion and not any of the older games... but the main story wasn't exactly a main focus there anyway. Or even worthwhile __________________ Don't you know? The chances of a random object being a scone are about one in six.

November 9 2011, 05:12 PM	#44
PsychoPere Vice Admiral	Re: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim For anyone who may be interested, the latest episode of Official Xbox Magazine's podcast has an interview with Bethesda's Todd Howard.