Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Page 2

11-10-2011, 09:12 PM

I have it already paid for with trade in credit at Game Stop. I'm leaning toward not picking it up, though, because I won't have time to play it for at least a month. By then I could just buy a used copy. I got the call earlier about arriving at 10PM and leaving with the game at midnight. Very tempting...

Bill86 · 11-10-2011, 10:39 PM

Lame looks like I'll need a new video card before I can play this

Ratters · 11-11-2011, 12:47 AM

Yep. Hope to upgrade the computer next Christmas. Then I'll buy my copy for 25 bucks with the expansion packs.

Kreth · 11-11-2011, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Ratters

Yep. Hope to upgrade the computer next Christmas. Then I'll buy my copy for 25 bucks with the expansion packs.

Hard to justify $60 for a game when I can wait a bit and snag the GOTY edition from Amazon for $20 or so.
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Obscura · 11-11-2011, 01:20 PM

Going to wait on buying this game, bought Oblivion when it was GOTY with all the expansions. By then all the little bugs were fixed.

Plus, I don't want to spend the thousand or so dollars to upgrade my mid quarter 2010 rig.

Doctorossi · 11-11-2011, 01:33 PM

I'm going to wait at least a couple months for bug-fixes, too. Besides, still more to do in Oblivion, in the meantime.

It'll probably be a good year before we see bargain-bin pricing on this one, though.

Bill86 · 11-11-2011, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Obscura

Going to wait on buying this game, bought Oblivion when it was GOTY with all the expansions. By then all the little bugs were fixed.

Plus, I don't want to spend the thousand or so dollars to upgrade my mid quarter 2010 rig.

Shouldn't cost thousands, I upgraded at almost that EXACT same time. I only need a new video card which will be $250-$700 depends on what I go with. I'll probably spend $350-$400 (middle of the range) and that should be good for 2-3 years (not playing everything on MAX).

Apoco · 11-11-2011, 02:04 PM

Great game. In 7 hours of playing I've only run into one bug - it crashed on me. I have only done a couple of quests. I've spent most of that time exploring and crawling through dungeons. Gorgeous game and the controls are spot on.

EDIT: I am playing on High on my computer.

SPECS:
GPUs: SLI'd Galaxy GeForce GTS 450 Super OC 1GB GDDR5 PCIe
MoBo: MSI P67A-GD53 B3 Intel P67 LGA1155 Motherboard
CPU: Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3Ghz Unlocked LGA1155 CPU
PSU: XION Supernova Lan Party Ed. 1000w Sli/80+ Brz PSU
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 16 GB ( 4 x 4 GB ) DDR3 1600 MHz (PC3 12800) 240-Pin DDR3 Memory Kit for Intel Core i3, i5, i7 and AMD Platforms SDRAM CMZ8GX3M2A1600

I try to upgrade parts every 2 years...I usually do GPU's one year and then everything else the next year.

Obscura · 11-11-2011, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill86

Shouldn't cost thousands, I upgraded at almost that EXACT same time. I only need a new video card which will be $250-$700 depends on what I go with. I'll probably spend $350-$400 (middle of the range) and that should be good for 2-3 years (not playing everything on MAX).

My ( Had to go and C/P ) N250GTS TwinFrozr 1G OC GeForce GTS 250 1GB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP are acting up and I installed two of them on my rig, so that's why it might be a bit pricy, but I'm looking at rebuilding/implemented better circulation.

Plus, have to buy three monitors. . .

Stupid latest n' greatest upgrade tech bug

Bill86 · 11-11-2011, 02:16 PM

That video card will really play it on high?

No $hit I see them for like $95 bucks.

I've got 4 gigs of ram I'm probably going to get 8 gigs but do you get anything out of having 16 gigs of ram?

Obscura · 11-11-2011, 02:21 PM

Gotta do more research, wee.

Maybe I'll just do my usual thing and salvage monitors, I don't need new ones anyway. . .

Apoco · 11-11-2011, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill86

That video card will really play it on high?

No $hit I see them for like $95 bucks.

I've got 4 gigs of ram I'm probably going to get 8 gigs but do you get anything out of having 16 gigs of ram?

That card SLI'd will run it on high. Two of them in tandem

Really - the 16 gigs is over kill on ram. 8 gigs would be more than enough. But I figure if something is worth doing it is worth overdoing.

Bill86 · 11-11-2011, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Apoco

That card SLI'd will run it on high. Two of them in tandem

Really - the 16 gigs is over kill on ram. 8 gigs would be more than enough. But I figure if something is worth doing it is worth overdoing.

Thanks Alex. I figured that much

Interesting, I was told (by some stupid site I will no longer trust) that I couldn't play it.

I installed it, it told me I could indeed play it on medium quality. Fine by me for now.

WOW are the graphics stunning. I might have problems later in the game, who knows but I'll look into snagging a pair of those video cards or maybe some other one(s) sometime soon.

Thanks though

madwilliamflint · 11-13-2011, 09:46 AM

DAMMIT! I did what I always do and outsmarted myself yet again.

I trained up sneak early and gimped myself. I think I can recover if I can figure out how to train up archery and 1h just a little more, to hit a couple of those perks.

quick question though: Any of you guys have trouble with the "Find the redguard woman" quest line? Without spoiling anything: The pickpocketed jail cell key won't open the cell. I'm stumped.

Bill86 · 11-13-2011, 08:36 PM

Hmmm didn't do that side quest yet. I'm level 9 right now. So far it seems my build is going great.

4WheelVFR · 11-13-2011, 08:57 PM

I've been playing it a bit on the PS3 and I will probably not have time for MW3 (which I also have) for a long time. I'm up to a level 15 now and have not even scratched the surface.

madwilliamflint · 11-13-2011, 10:31 PM

*twitch*

Bill86 · 11-13-2011, 10:32 PM

Damn man, that's awesome!

madwilliamflint · 11-13-2011, 10:36 PM

I was just noodling around after the first couple main quests (got to High Hrothgar and that's about it.) I did the Companions line up to... a point, then stopped. Then I started "Walkin da erf" (in the immortal words of Jules Winfield) and came across the mage's guild. Their quest line is just awesome. So I sorta got sucked in to that.

I... I don't think I have any depth perception left.

#nerd

Lanks85 · 11-13-2011, 11:30 PM

must.....get.....Skyrim

11-10-2011, 09:12 PM	#21
mariogolbee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim I have it already paid for with trade in credit at Game Stop. I'm leaning toward not picking it up, though, because I won't have time to play it for at least a month. By then I could just buy a used copy. I got the call earlier about arriving at 10PM and leaving with the game at midnight. Very tempting...

11-10-2011, 10:39 PM	#22
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Lame looks like I'll need a new video card before I can play this __________________ I'm drunk......but I'll get drunker! - Doug Stanhope

11-11-2011, 12:47 AM	#23
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Yep. Hope to upgrade the computer next Christmas. Then I'll buy my copy for 25 bucks with the expansion packs.

11-11-2011, 01:20 PM	#25
Obscura and stuff. . . Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Nick Location: Oakland, California Posts: 46 Trading: (0)	Re: Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Going to wait on buying this game, bought Oblivion when it was GOTY with all the expansions. By then all the little bugs were fixed. Plus, I don't want to spend the thousand or so dollars to upgrade my mid quarter 2010 rig. __________________ Bavarian Illuminati MC

11-11-2011, 01:33 PM	#26
Doctorossi Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 1,684 Trading: (8)	Re: Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim I'm going to wait at least a couple months for bug-fixes, too. Besides, still more to do in Oblivion, in the meantime. It'll probably be a good year before we see bargain-bin pricing on this one, though. __________________ Marvin Shanken is a terrific guy... for me to poop on!

11-11-2011, 02:04 PM	#28
Apoco Nerd with social skills Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Alex Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,286 Trading: (37)	Re: Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Great game. In 7 hours of playing I've only run into one bug - it crashed on me. I have only done a couple of quests. I've spent most of that time exploring and crawling through dungeons. Gorgeous game and the controls are spot on. EDIT: I am playing on High on my computer. SPECS: GPUs: SLI'd Galaxy GeForce GTS 450 Super OC 1GB GDDR5 PCIe MoBo: MSI P67A-GD53 B3 Intel P67 LGA1155 Motherboard CPU: Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3Ghz Unlocked LGA1155 CPU PSU: XION Supernova Lan Party Ed. 1000w Sli/80+ Brz PSU RAM: Corsair Vengeance 16 GB ( 4 x 4 GB ) DDR3 1600 MHz (PC3 12800) 240-Pin DDR3 Memory Kit for Intel Core i3, i5, i7 and AMD Platforms SDRAM CMZ8GX3M2A1600 I try to upgrade parts every 2 years...I usually do GPU's one year and then everything else the next year.

11-11-2011, 02:16 PM	#30
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim That video card will really play it on high? No $hit I see them for like $95 bucks. I've got 4 gigs of ram I'm probably going to get 8 gigs but do you get anything out of having 16 gigs of ram? __________________ I'm drunk......but I'll get drunker! - Doug Stanhope

11-11-2011, 02:21 PM	#31
Obscura and stuff. . . Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Nick Location: Oakland, California Posts: 46 Trading: (0)	Re: Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Gotta do more research, wee. Maybe I'll just do my usual thing and salvage monitors, I don't need new ones anyway. . . __________________ Bavarian Illuminati MC

11-13-2011, 09:46 AM	#34
madwilliamflint Cigar n00b Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Wallkill, NY Posts: 390 Trading: (0)	Re: Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim DAMMIT! I did what I always do and outsmarted myself yet again. I trained up sneak early and gimped myself. I think I can recover if I can figure out how to train up archery and 1h just a little more, to hit a couple of those perks. quick question though: Any of you guys have trouble with the "Find the redguard woman" quest line? Without spoiling anything: The pickpocketed jail cell key won't open the cell. I'm stumped.

11-13-2011, 08:36 PM	#35
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Hmmm didn't do that side quest yet. I'm level 9 right now. So far it seems my build is going great. __________________ I'm drunk......but I'll get drunker! - Doug Stanhope

11-13-2011, 08:57 PM	#36
4WheelVFR Wild'n since '87 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ray Location: Little Egypt Posts: 1,342 Trading: (36)	Re: Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim I've been playing it a bit on the PS3 and I will probably not have time for MW3 (which I also have) for a long time. I'm up to a level 15 now and have not even scratched the surface.

11-13-2011, 10:31 PM	#37
madwilliamflint Cigar n00b Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Wallkill, NY Posts: 390 Trading: (0)	Re: Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim twitch

11-13-2011, 10:32 PM	#38
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Damn man, that's awesome! __________________ I'm drunk......but I'll get drunker! - Doug Stanhope

11-13-2011, 10:36 PM	#39
madwilliamflint Cigar n00b Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Wallkill, NY Posts: 390 Trading: (0)	Re: Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim I was just noodling around after the first couple main quests (got to High Hrothgar and that's about it.) I did the Companions line up to... a point, then stopped. Then I started "Walkin da erf" (in the immortal words of Jules Winfield) and came across the mage's guild. Their quest line is just awesome. So I sorta got sucked in to that. I... I don't think I have any depth perception left. #nerd

11-13-2011, 11:30 PM	#40
Lanks85 That's a paddlin' Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Steve Location: British Coumbia, Canada Posts: 110 Trading: (0)	Re: Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim must.....get.....Skyrim