Elder Scrolls V in the works - direct sequel to Oblivion - Page 32

Takeda Shingen · 11-20-11, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Drewcifer

Just wondering what you guys all think is the most 'entertaining' way to play Skyrim there is literally so many ways to play it and every quest can be completed in such a variety of ways.

Since Morrowind I have always made a Breton Mage, for a few reasons, I'm not a damn elf, and I always prefer to be some icon of power instead of a pointy stick wielding butcher, or a shadow skulking murderer or of course the half breed part magic part steel can do it all but just not as good. How do you play and why do you enjoy that playstyle over the others?

I agree completely about the fact that warrior-style play was incredibly simplistic in previous installments, which is why I always elected for a sneaky character. However, melee combat has recieved a lot of love from the devs in Skyrim, and I am really enjoying it. That being said, I am currently playing a Nord who is adept at sneak, archery, one-handed (dual wield) and light armor. I'm having just about the most fun playing him that I have ever had in an Elder Scrolls game. I am still staying away from the magic because I feel it is overpowered, but the stealth combined with combat skills makes him pretty versatile.

Egan · 11-20-11, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Drewcifer

Just wondering what you guys all think is the most 'entertaining' way to play Skyrim there is literally so many ways to play it and every quest can be completed in such a variety of ways.

Since Morrowind I have always made a Breton Mage, for a few reasons, I'm not a damn elf, and I always prefer to be some icon of power instead of a pointy stick wielding butcher, or a shadow skulking murderer or of course the half breed part magic part steel can do it all but just not as good. How do you play and why do you enjoy that playstyle over the others?

Well, I'm playing it as an Imperial Battlemage, for want of a better 'class' description. One handed, destruction magic, heavy armour. I'll end up sticking spare perks into enchantment and smithing as I've found I really enjoy that side of the game.

My next run through I plan to play as a full on Axe wielding Nord warrior.

Dowly · 11-20-11, 11:33 AM

Skyrim: Around Tamriel in 6 Minutes:

Approximate landmass of Tamriel that is already in Skyrim (in green):

What is Bethesda up to?

Spike88 · 11-20-11, 12:20 PM

I'm waiting for food to cook and playing Skyrim. I stumble upon the deadric quest for Namira, and she says the following " I see the hunger inside you, seeing the dead bodies makes your mouth water and your stomach grumble." As she says the word grumble, my stomach grumbles in real life.

Oberon · 11-20-11, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dowly

Skyrim: Around Tamriel in 6 Minutes:

Approximate landmass of Tamriel that is already in Skyrim (in green):

What is Bethesda up to?

I smell DLC, nice to see Vvardenfell there..."YOU IN'RA!" "Outlander, go away!"

Spike88 · 11-20-11, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

I smell DLC, nice to see Vvardenfell there..."YOU IN'RA!" "Outlander, go away!"

Vvanderfell was destroyed between Oblivion and Skyrim.

I'd honestly prefer the DLC to be in Valenwood and Summer Isle, so we can take the fight to the Thalmor.

Oberon · 11-20-11, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Spike88

Vvanderfell was destroyed between Oblivion and Skyrim.

I'd honestly prefer the DLC to be in Valenwood and Summer Isle, so we can take the fight to the Thalmor.

It was?

Dang, that's a shame. I won't ask how, I'll discover that myself...hopefully...tomorrow.

Spike88 · 11-20-11, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

It was?

Dang, that's a shame. I won't ask how, I'll discover that myself...hopefully...tomorrow.

I haven't heard anything about it in game yet(haven't read all the books), but I do know it's in either Lord of Souls or the Infernal City(the two books).

Dowly · 11-20-11, 01:03 PM

It's been around 200 years since the destruction of Vvanderfell, no doubt it's
been re-populated to some extent by now.

Spike88 · 11-20-11, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Dowly

It's been around 200 years since the destruction of Vvanderfell, no doubt it's
been re-populated to some extent by now.

From what I understand it was completely destroyed, the damage was severe enough to also ruin parts of Morrowind.

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The impact causes Red Mountain to erupt and destroys the entire island of Vvardenfell, as well as causing massive destruction to the rest of the province.

From UESP, they're making it sound like it's gone.

Raptor1 · 11-20-11, 01:12 PM

The destruction of Vvradenfell is in The Infernal City, but I haven't read it yet (Though I'm considering getting it; Greg Keyes also wrote one of my favourite Star Wars novels) so I'm not certain how exactly it was brought about beyond the fact that it had to do with Red Mountain erupting.

Dowly · 11-20-11, 01:16 PM

Awww, now you spoiled it for Oberon!

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Seems they don't know what happened to it, as this is from UESP too:

"The eruption led to most of the island being covered in ash, leading to a mass exodus to the nearby island of Solstheim." -Infernal City page 213

Spike88 · 11-20-11, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Dowly

Awww, now you spoiled it for Oberon!

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Seems they don't know what happened to it, as this is from UESP too:

"The eruption led to most of the island being covered in ash, leading to a mass exodus to the nearby island of Solstheim." -Infernal City page 213

I have the book(yet to read it) I'll check that page and see what it says. I hope Oberon didn't, hasn't read all of this.

Okay found two mentions of it in the story. -SPOILERISH-

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***8220;The ingenium exploded. It hurled Vuhon into Oblivion. Then the ministry crashed into
the city, and Vvardenfell exploded.***8221;

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It wasn***8223;t enough that the ministry fell; the impact caused the volcano that was the heart
and namesake of Vvardenfell to explode. Ash, lava, and tidal waves had done their work, and
when that was calmed, the Argonians had come, eager to repay what survived of his people
for millennia of abuse and enslavement.

Sounds to me like it's gone, and what isn't gone is inhabited by Argonians.

Oberon · 11-20-11, 01:25 PM

I knew I shouldn't have farted whilst climbing through the blight storms...

Egan · 11-20-11, 05:33 PM

I just had a very cool dragon fight that ended with me getting a very neat slo mo kill thingy where I climbed onto the thing's head and drove my sword through it's skull repeatedly. Problem is, I never got the souls from it. Ah well, it was worth it for the animation.

11-20-11, 12:20 PM	#469
Spike88 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 3,052 Downloads: 36 Uploads: 0	I'm waiting for food to cook and playing Skyrim. I stumble upon the deadric quest for Namira, and she says the following " I see the hunger inside you, seeing the dead bodies makes your mouth water and your stomach grumble." As she says the word grumble, my stomach grumbles in real life. __________________

11-20-11, 01:12 PM	#476
Raptor1 Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stavka Posts: 8,211 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	The destruction of Vvradenfell is in The Infernal City, but I haven't read it yet (Though I'm considering getting it; Greg Keyes also wrote one of my favourite Star Wars novels) so I'm not certain how exactly it was brought about beyond the fact that it had to do with Red Mountain erupting. __________________ Current Eastern Front status: Probable Victory

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Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,005 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Skyrim: Around Tamriel in 6 Minutes: Approximate landmass of Tamriel that is already in Skyrim (in green): What is Bethesda up to?

11-20-11, 01:03 PM	#474
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,005 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	It's been around 200 years since the destruction of Vvanderfell, no doubt it's been re-populated to some extent by now.

11-20-11, 01:16 PM	#477
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,005 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Awww, now you spoiled it for Oberon! ---------- Seems they don't know what happened to it, as this is from UESP too: "The eruption led to most of the island being covered in ash, leading to a mass exodus to the nearby island of Solstheim." -Infernal City page 213

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Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	I knew I shouldn't have farted whilst climbing through the blight storms...

11-20-11, 05:33 PM	#480
Egan Admiral Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 2,019 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	I just had a very cool dragon fight that ended with me getting a very neat slo mo kill thingy where I climbed onto the thing's head and drove my sword through it's skull repeatedly. Problem is, I never got the souls from it. Ah well, it was worth it for the animation.