Elder Scrolls V in the works - direct sequel to Oblivion - Page 117

Iron Budokan · 06-01-12, 03:13 PM

Yeah, the new DLC for this game kind of disappointed me, too. Vampires and Vampire Hunters. Yawn.

Then again, it's pretty clear this expansion isn't really aimed at me anyway, or my playstyle. My hunter Skoda Wind-Travel just pretty much goes out on the tundra and, well, hunts. And she does it without magic or enhancements. Occasionally she will do a side quest if she stumbles upon one. (Not the MQ, though.)

I pretty much just RPG her to death, really.

I guess she can just kill both these vampire guys if they get in her way. I mean, she kills the Thalmor when she meets them. What's one more target, right?

Egan · 06-01-12, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Iron Budokan

Vampires and Vampire Hunters.

Really? Vampires are the single most boring trope in modern fantasy and horror be it literature, television, movies or computer games. The attraction of those poncey goth uber-twats is lost on me.

Doubt I'm going to be buying it unless it's very, very cheap.

Takeda Shingen · 06-01-12, 03:50 PM

I am excited about this DLC. Vampirism is grossly underpowered in vanilla Skyrim. I look forward to this being a viable alternative to Lycanthropy.

frau kaleun · 06-01-12, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Egan

Really? Vampires are the single most boring trope in modern fantasy and horror be it literature, television, movies or computer games.

Yeah and I think that's the root of my current indifference, vampires have kinda been ruined lately because of the Twilight business. I know TES vamps are not the same thing, even so I have zero interest in playing as one and I'm already killing them when I find them now so a whole thing devoted to doing that really doesn't seem like something to get worked up about.

I was really hoping for something that would follow up on the political situation with Skyrim and the Empire and the civil war and what happens with the Thalmor, unless the vampire thing turns out to be something of great import with regard to the fate of Skyrim and Tamriel then, meh.

Takeda Shingen · 06-01-12, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by frau kaleun

I was really hoping for something that would follow up on the political situation with Skyrim and the Empire and the civil war and what happens with the Thalmor, unless the vampire thing turns out to be something of great import with regard to the fate of Skyrim and Tamriel then, meh.

I also admit that this would have been my first choice for a DLC, although I think that it will make it out there eventually. What I hope for in this case is a true sandbox in the Fallout tradition. That is, the ability to actually join the Thalmor and have this campaign to conclusion. It is one of the finest points of New Vegas, in my opinion. I can join the Legion, work for the bad guys and get the bad guy ending. There is no channeling into the inevitable good guy ending. Great stuff, that.

All that aside, I am still happy with what is being presented in Dawnguard.

Ducimus · 06-01-12, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Egan

. The attraction of those poncey goth uber-twats is lost on me.
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I concur.

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Originally Posted by Takeda Shingen

I am excited about this DLC. Vampirism is grossly underpowered in vanilla Skyrim. I look forward to this being a viable alternative to Lycanthropy.

And here i've been viewing Skyrim itself as an alternative to the usual vampirism. If im going to play a supernatural critter from horror movies, I'll be a damn werewolf because vampires are way overdone. That and im just a dog lover at heart.

Takeda Shingen · 06-01-12, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Ducimus

And here i've been viewing Skyrim itself as an alternative to the usual vampirism. If im going to play a supernatural critter from horror movies, I'll be a damn werewolf because vampires are way overdone. That and im just a dog lover at heart.

I usually play a stealth-based character, and vampirism is good for that. The problem is that the downsides of vampirism (constant management, weakness in daylight, lack of other useful boosts) make it almost silly to use. I find myself going to the Companions just to get the lycanthropy as a boost (I play on the highest difficulty), even if that would not make sense for my Imperial assasin, my Khajiit thief or my Breton necromancer. An alternative for those characters would be welcome, which this DLC would seem to provide.

Spike88 · 06-03-12, 01:14 PM

I wonder if the Dawnguard are related to the Vigilants of Stendarr.

Spike88 · 06-05-12, 06:45 PM

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/e3...scrolls/731329
Dawnguard stuffs

Drewcifer · 06-05-12, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Spike88

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/e3...scrolls/731329
Dawnguard stuffs

That interviewer lost all credibility at the end when he asked Todd if there was going to be werewolves in the game...

Spike88 · 06-06-12, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Drewcifer

That interviewer lost all credibility at the end when he asked Todd if there was going to be werewolves in the game...

I found that a bit odd, as if he hasn't played Skyrim before. But Geoff is the face of gametrailers and does all the reviews and previews for the website. I know he mentioned werewolves in the Skyrim previews and I believe he talked about them in the Skyrim review. Maybe he meant to say "Will there be a focus on werewolves too, or new content?" but worded it wrong. Or maybe it was a slip of the brain, he does have a lot on his mind with E3.

danlisa · 06-06-12, 04:59 AM

Sorry for the size.

Everything looks great except for one thing. Can you see that artifacting on the mountain side snow? Does anyone know what causes that? It's distance based, so when I move closer, the glitch moves away. Perhaps a gfx card setting or .ini tweak?

Skybird · 06-06-12, 05:22 AM

Looks almost like a moirée.

Dowly · 06-06-12, 07:23 AM

@Danlisa

In your SkyrimPrefs.ini, try changing these to lines:

Code:

iBlurDeferredShadowMask from 1 to 32
fShadowBiasScale from 0.5000 to 1.5000

Worked for someone who had the same problem.

Spike88 · 06-06-12, 03:06 PM

http://www.g4tv.com/videos/58929/the...gameplay-demo/

Todd Howard: The DLC is for everyone who has supported us.

Morgan Webb: So when's this coming to other systems?
Todd Howard: Oh I have no idea.

Thanks Bethesda. I still think Howard is a prat.

Or simply Todd Howard: Thank you for buying our game. Don't have a 360? F YOU!

Dragon Bone weapons will be in.

And:

06-01-12, 03:13 PM	#1741
Iron Budokan Sea Lord Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,778 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Yeah, the new DLC for this game kind of disappointed me, too. Vampires and Vampire Hunters. Yawn. Then again, it's pretty clear this expansion isn't really aimed at me anyway, or my playstyle. My hunter Skoda Wind-Travel just pretty much goes out on the tundra and, well, hunts. And she does it without magic or enhancements. Occasionally she will do a side quest if she stumbles upon one. (Not the MQ, though.) I pretty much just RPG her to death, really. I guess she can just kill both these vampire guys if they get in her way. I mean, she kills the Thalmor when she meets them. What's one more target, right? __________________ "You will take on England wherever you find her ships, and you will break her power at sea." --Iron Coffins, Herbert A. Werner http://kennethmarkhoover.com

06-03-12, 01:14 PM	#1748
Spike88 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 3,052 Downloads: 36 Uploads: 0	I wonder if the Dawnguard are related to the Vigilants of Stendarr. __________________

06-05-12, 06:45 PM	#1749
Spike88 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 3,052 Downloads: 36 Uploads: 0	http://www.gametrailers.com/video/e3...scrolls/731329 Dawnguard stuffs __________________

06-06-12, 04:59 AM	#1752
danlisa Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 5,499 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 1	Sorry for the size. Everything looks great except for one thing. Can you see that artifacting on the mountain side snow? Does anyone know what causes that? It's distance based, so when I move closer, the glitch moves away. Perhaps a gfx card setting or .ini tweak? __________________

06-06-12, 05:22 AM	#1753
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,728 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Looks almost like a moirée. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

06-01-12, 03:50 PM	#1743
Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	I am excited about this DLC. Vampirism is grossly underpowered in vanilla Skyrim. I look forward to this being a viable alternative to Lycanthropy.

06-06-12, 07:23 AM	#1754
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,056 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	@Danlisa In your SkyrimPrefs.ini, try changing these to lines: Code: iBlurDeferredShadowMask from 1 to 32 fShadowBiasScale from 0.5000 to 1.5000 Worked for someone who had the same problem.

06-06-12, 03:06 PM	#1755
Spike88 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 3,052 Downloads: 36 Uploads: 0	http://www.g4tv.com/videos/58929/the...gameplay-demo/ Todd Howard: The DLC is for everyone who has supported us. Morgan Webb: So when's this coming to other systems? Todd Howard: Oh I have no idea. Thanks Bethesda. I still think Howard is a prat. Or simply Todd Howard: Thank you for buying our game. Don't have a 360? F YOU! Dragon Bone weapons will be in. And: __________________

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