Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Lanks85 · 10-06-2011, 02:40 PM

Anybody else anticipating the Skyrim release in November? I haven't played the other Elder Scrolls games, but watched a trailer for this one and it looks pretty amazing. I'm not much of a "gamer", but got hooked on the RPG's after Fallout 3. Hopefully this one has similar gameplay to Fallout.

irratebass · 10-06-2011, 02:43 PM

Elder Scrolls is a DEEP DEEP game and I think Skyrim will be as well. I have heard that it could take 150+ hours to beat the game and see EVERYTHING in it.

I am looking forward to it, I was not really a fan of the Elder Scrol series, but I am liking the way this looks.

10-06-2011, 02:49 PM

I used to love RPG games, but it was too much of a time sinc for me. I need to work on the house and other things before I can play games.

Unless I lose my job...that gave me plenty of time to play games then.

Bill86 · 10-06-2011, 02:53 PM

I'll be playing this for sure. I doubt 150+ hours though.

I beat oblivion in like ~35-45 I believe. I hope there is much less redundancy and a better difficulty adjustment though.

Better combat would be nice.

yachties23 · 10-06-2011, 02:56 PM

I think I had about 60 hours into Oblivion and saw just about everything. This is one of the games I have a deposit on... sadly they all come out around the same time

Lanks85 · 10-06-2011, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Lonely Raven

I used to love RPG games, but it was too much of a time sinc for me. I need to work on the house and other things before I can play games.

Unless I lose my job...that gave me plenty of time to play games then.

I hear ya man. I am finishing my last semester of University, so I might have to wait to December before I can actually play it. However, nothing like an RPG to aid in procrastination. Not that I need any help with that or anything.

chand · 10-06-2011, 03:08 PM

I spent a what seemed like a lifetime playing and modding Morrowind and Oblivion. I see no reason to change that now. Bring on Skyrim! It is after all one of the reasons I bought this laptop.

Apoco · 10-07-2011, 06:48 AM

I never could really get into Oblivion. Then again - I had to have gone to the wrong place. I started up and ended up somewhere that I got killed over and over.

I'll probably pick up Skyrim anyway.
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10-07-2011, 08:06 AM

With Oblivion I discovered late that leveling up my Major class also leveled up the monsters. I got pretty far in and had my arse handed to me. Some reward for leveling up. I checked out the Gamespot primer and learned that I should make my minor class what I wanted my major class to be, and seldom level up the skills from my major class. I redid everything this way and ended up with a light armor wearing, invisible character. I haven't finished since.

Skyrim is already ordered and payed for. IDK when I'll play it, though.

Ratters · 10-07-2011, 06:29 PM

I put over 200 hours into Oblivion. Once I leveled up I had no problem killing pretty much anything. Sneak mode and hit them with an arrow. Pretty much dropped anything.

Looking forward to Skyrim, but probably be a year or two before I'll play it. Need a new computer to run it.

Ratters · 10-07-2011, 06:31 PM

If you already have/played Oblivion, here's a mod game that I actually enjoyed better than Oblivion. Not as much content but still got almost a hundred hours in. All the voice acting is in German but the subtitles and menus are all in English. HIGHLY recommend, especially since it's free.

http://nehrim.wikia.com/wiki/Nehrim_Wiki

Lanks85 · 10-07-2011, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Ratters

If you already have/played Oblivion, here's a mod game that I actually enjoyed better than Oblivion. Not as much content but still got almost a hundred hours in. All the voice acting is in German but the subtitles and menus are all in English. HIGHLY recommend, especially since it's free.

http://nehrim.wikia.com/wiki/Nehrim_Wiki

Good stuff! I will have to give it a try before I spend the cash on Skrim. Thanks!

Bill86 · 10-07-2011, 08:31 PM

Strange you guys had a problem with Oblivion, I beat the game with a level 52 Redguard and had zero problems.

I just stacked all the best gear I could, did a lot of gates and I believe I had around 900-1000 life.

There was a trick, save right before you finish a gate, and you can load till you get the exact item you want

10-07-2011, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill86

Strange you guys had a problem with Oblivion, I beat the game with a level 52 Redguard and had zero problems.

I just stacked all the best gear I could, did a lot of gates and I believe I had around 900-1000 life.

There was a trick, save right before you finish a gate, and you can load till you get the exact item you want

http://www.gamespot.com/features/614...ide/index.html I believe in the "leveling up" portion of this guide it talks about the problem. I don't consult guides unless I need to or something just gets redundant. I did most of the side quests before finishing the main quests. When I returned to the main quest toward the end everything was ridiculously more difficult. I'm glad you didn't find any issues with it, but apparently Gamespot thinks there were.

Ratters · 10-10-2011, 06:41 PM

Just got the latest PC Gamer where they did a hands on with the game. They loved it, looks freakin awesome, even larger in scale than Oblivion. Man, this is going to suck up a couple years.

madwilliamflint · 10-10-2011, 08:23 PM

Playing an assassin I just got squashed with reckless abandon. After a while it was just too deep and got boring. Fallout 3 was almost too big, New Vegas I just dropped after 10 hours or so.

I used to be a die-hard one sitting 24 hour RPGer. Just can't work up the energy.

So yeah, I'm looking forward to Skyrim :-)

What?

Bill86 · 10-10-2011, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Ratters

Just got the latest PC Gamer where they did a hands on with the game. They loved it, looks freakin awesome, even larger in scale than Oblivion. Man, this is going to suck up a couple years.

Just tell me the combat is improved and I'm happy.

This one and the new Assassin's Creed will be awesome.

I can't wait for Mass Effect 3 too

If Diablo III isn't pay to play (which I'm sure it is) you guys won't see me for 3-5 years

Ratters · 11-10-2011, 07:10 PM

Out tomorrow. Wish I had a computer that could run it the way it's meant to be run.

madwilliamflint · 11-10-2011, 07:20 PM

I'm hoping my rig is sufficient. Should be, I put it together in June. I'll at least have a reasonable go of it.

Knowing the thing is preloaded on my box and I have (checks clock) 160 minutes before unlock is KILLING me.

Bill86 · 11-10-2011, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Ratters

Out tomorrow. Wish I had a computer that could run it the way it's meant to be run.

Same, I'll take a look and see how it might play....I hope I can run it decently at least.

10-06-2011, 02:40 PM	#1
Lanks85 That's a paddlin' Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Steve Location: British Coumbia, Canada Posts: 110 Trading: (0)	Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anybody else anticipating the Skyrim release in November? I haven't played the other Elder Scrolls games, but watched a trailer for this one and it looks pretty amazing. I'm not much of a "gamer", but got hooked on the RPG's after Fallout 3. Hopefully this one has similar gameplay to Fallout.

10-06-2011, 02:43 PM	#2
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Elder Scrolls is a DEEP DEEP game and I think Skyrim will be as well. I have heard that it could take 150+ hours to beat the game and see EVERYTHING in it. I am looking forward to it, I was not really a fan of the Elder Scrol series, but I am liking the way this looks. __________________

10-06-2011, 02:49 PM	#3
Lonely Raven Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim I used to love RPG games, but it was too much of a time sinc for me. I need to work on the house and other things before I can play games. Unless I lose my job...that gave me plenty of time to play games then.

10-06-2011, 02:53 PM	#4
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim I'll be playing this for sure. I doubt 150+ hours though. I beat oblivion in like ~35-45 I believe. I hope there is much less redundancy and a better difficulty adjustment though. Better combat would be nice. __________________ I'm drunk......but I'll get drunker! - Doug Stanhope

10-06-2011, 02:56 PM	#5
yachties23 The Belly of the Beast Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Chris Location: New York City Posts: 568 Trading: (15)	Re: Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim I think I had about 60 hours into Oblivion and saw just about everything. This is one of the games I have a deposit on... sadly they all come out around the same time __________________ Lover of the One and Only, New Castle Brown Ale

10-06-2011, 03:08 PM	#7
chand Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Damian Location: Dover, DE Posts: 470 Trading: (22)	Re: Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim I spent a what seemed like a lifetime playing and modding Morrowind and Oblivion. I see no reason to change that now. Bring on Skyrim! It is after all one of the reasons I bought this laptop.

10-07-2011, 06:48 AM	#8
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 I never could really get into Oblivion. Then again - I had to have gone to the wrong place. I started up and ended up somewhere that I got killed over and over. I'll probably pick up Skyrim anyway. Posted via Mobile Device

10-07-2011, 08:06 AM	#9
mariogolbee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim With Oblivion I discovered late that leveling up my Major class also leveled up the monsters. I got pretty far in and had my arse handed to me. Some reward for leveling up. I checked out the Gamespot primer and learned that I should make my minor class what I wanted my major class to be, and seldom level up the skills from my major class. I redid everything this way and ended up with a light armor wearing, invisible character. I haven't finished since. Skyrim is already ordered and payed for. IDK when I'll play it, though.

10-07-2011, 06:29 PM	#10
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim I put over 200 hours into Oblivion. Once I leveled up I had no problem killing pretty much anything. Sneak mode and hit them with an arrow. Pretty much dropped anything. Looking forward to Skyrim, but probably be a year or two before I'll play it. Need a new computer to run it.

10-07-2011, 06:31 PM	#11
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim If you already have/played Oblivion, here's a mod game that I actually enjoyed better than Oblivion. Not as much content but still got almost a hundred hours in. All the voice acting is in German but the subtitles and menus are all in English. HIGHLY recommend, especially since it's free. http://nehrim.wikia.com/wiki/Nehrim_Wiki

10-07-2011, 08:31 PM	#13
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Strange you guys had a problem with Oblivion, I beat the game with a level 52 Redguard and had zero problems. I just stacked all the best gear I could, did a lot of gates and I believe I had around 900-1000 life. There was a trick, save right before you finish a gate, and you can load till you get the exact item you want __________________ I'm drunk......but I'll get drunker! - Doug Stanhope

10-10-2011, 06:41 PM	#15
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Just got the latest PC Gamer where they did a hands on with the game. They loved it, looks freakin awesome, even larger in scale than Oblivion. Man, this is going to suck up a couple years.

10-10-2011, 08:23 PM	#16
madwilliamflint Cigar n00b Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Wallkill, NY Posts: 390 Trading: (0)	Re: Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Playing an assassin I just got squashed with reckless abandon. After a while it was just too deep and got boring. Fallout 3 was almost too big, New Vegas I just dropped after 10 hours or so. I used to be a die-hard one sitting 24 hour RPGer. Just can't work up the energy. So yeah, I'm looking forward to Skyrim :-) What?

11-10-2011, 07:10 PM	#18
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Out tomorrow. Wish I had a computer that could run it the way it's meant to be run.

11-10-2011, 07:20 PM	#19
madwilliamflint Cigar n00b Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Wallkill, NY Posts: 390 Trading: (0)	Re: Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim I'm hoping my rig is sufficient. Should be, I put it together in June. I'll at least have a reasonable go of it. Knowing the thing is preloaded on my box and I have (checks clock) 160 minutes before unlock is KILLING me.