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[rasberryjam]

Can you de-equip your shield on to your back in this one? I remember not being able to in Oblivion, though it's been a while since I played it.

 

[Blue Ninja]

Also, i don't have photoshop and I'm terrible in GIMP, can anyone Skyrimify my avatar?

If not thats cool too

 

[ii Stryker]

Game of Forever!!!

My thief, assassin, battlemage, Breton is ready!!

B R I N G I T ! !

 

[KingK]

What is everybody's character name going to be?

Mine will be Drake or Drakeson. Dont know a last name yet.

I'm not positive, but I'm leaning towards Mance Rayder or Jon Snow for my first character.
Second character is for sure going to be a stealth/assassin Arya Stark.

 

[Lakitu]

I shall name my Nord, Odin. After the god in Norse mythology.

 

[Carcetti]

I was very tired at the work today, but then I listened to the theme song. Dovahkin, dovahkin!

 

[FINALBOSS]

So I have to go to my game store on a Friday to pick this up? I like Tuesdays better

 

[Deified Data]

I'm the sort of guy who refuses to create a character without sticking to their in-world naming conventions. An Imperial is Titus Mead, an Orc is Urgal gro-Shuk, a Nord is Fjordi Troll-Face, so on, and so forth. The name of my character will depend entirely on the race I pick. Currently leaning towards Argonian, Orc, or Nord.

If anyone's wanting for ideas, give me the race of the character, their traits, etc. and I'll throw out some ideas. That, or check out this link for inspiration: http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Lore:Names

 

[Piercedveil]

Definitely will play as a Nord again. Seems perfect this time.

 

[Jinko]

OMG OMG OMG !!

So looking forward to this game.

 

[Blue Ninja]

I think I'm going with a Nord called Wulf for my first playthrough. Maybe an Imperial called Tiberius (or something similar) or a Dark Elf called Narvajn afterwards.

 

[Wallach]

So I need to pre-order this today; any place have a decent sale on it perhaps? Do pre-orders from other sites like D2D even get to pre-load?

Anyone know the answer to these, particularly the latter question? I'm not seeing any promo codes for D2D, but they're like $6 cheaper by default. I don't want to pre-order from them if you can't pre-load though.

 

[Deadly Cyclone]

I'm thinking I'll do as normal, a redhead woman named Phoenix. Same for DA, DA2, and ME2.

 

[AiTM]

I shall name my Nord, Odin. After the god in Norse mythology.

Damn thats a good name for a Nord.

 

[GhaleonEB]

Fantastic OP. I'll be treading lightly in this thread until the game lands, but I'll make myself nice and cozy as of next Friday.

One week! oh gosh

 

[KdoubleA]

PLEASE NOTE, all orders placed before December 23rd will be personally autographed by composer Jeremy Soule.

BOUGHT!! ^_^

The entire soundtrack is goddamn amazing. Jeremy Soule is a god, and he deserves our money.

I concur!!!!

 

[Solo]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuHeTfy7gSY

FEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEL IT IN YOUR VEINS

 

[Houston3000]

I'm the sort of guy who refuses to create a character without sticking to their in-world naming conventions. An Imperial is Titus Mead, an Orc is Urgal gro-Shuk, a Nord is Fjordi Troll-Face, so on, and so forth. The name of my character will depend entirely on the race I pick. Currently leaning towards Argonian, Orc, or Nord.

Nord's have the best names in lore because their last names are always titles and first names often times practically pronounceable. Literally... Skjoldr Hairy-Legs or Yngvar the Ugly.

 

[CarbonatedFalcon]

Great OP. I probably won't be able to snag this for awhile, but I look forward to reading everyone's impressions, thoughts, etc.

 

[Ken]

Can somebody Dovahkin up my avatar? A pint of the finest mead and a bowl of Mudcrab stew to whoever can.

 

[Deified Data]

Nord's have the best names in lore because their last names are always titles and first names often times practically pronounceable. Literally... Skjoldr Hairy-Legs or Yngvar the Ugly.

Agreed - any race who's names include titles or personal traits are always fun, like Nords or "humanized" Argonian names (like "Eats-Babies-Happily").

 

[The_Squirrel_Menace]

I'd like my avatar to be dovakhined too! Pretty please!

 

[Dedication Through Light]

The quests are tailered to each character? I want to see how that works. The hardcover guide cover looks nice, hope it has detailed walkthrough and covers every sidequest.

 

[erpg]

Agreed - any race who's names include titles or personal traits are always fun, like Nords or "humanized" Argonian names (like "Eats-Babies-Happily").

Lifts-Her-Tail, my friend. Lifts-Her-Tail.

 

[Blue Ninja]

The quests are tailered to each character? I want to see how that works. The hardcover guide cover looks nice, hope it has detailed walkthrough and covers every sidequest.

Not all quests, but some sidequests are. The game'll actively check which dungeons you haven't explored yet and in what skills you're the most specialized, and tailor itself to that.

 

[Rapture]

Damn thats a good name for a Nord.

There's a literal gold mine in Norse mythology for names that work well with Nords. Odin being one of the more obvious ones, from the tale of Beowulf alone you can get some gems like Ecgtheow (edge-thow), Hrothgar, Hygelac, Unferth just to name a few. Really great stuff and it kinda gets you in the mood for Skyrim! Check it out!

 

[Blue Ninja]

There's a literal gold mine in Norse mythology for names that work well with Nords. Odin being one of the more obvious ones, from the tale of Beowulf alone you can get some gems like Ecgtheow (edge-thow), Hrothgar, Hygelac, Unferth just to name a few. Really great stuff and it kinda gets you in the mood for Skyrim! Check it out!

See, Wulf. Fits perfectly. Well, that and...

 

[bengraven]

Oh damn! Been bugging me since Morrowind.

Spoiler

doors actually open now a little bit, even between transitions. They crack ajar and start slowly sliding open before the loading screen comes up...will be incredibly smooth on PC!

Another thing: plants disappear when you pick them, like in NV and the Oblivion mod.

Also really cool about the loading screens:

Spoiler

if there's an object like a standing stone or shield displayed on the loading screen, you can rotate it while you wait for the area to load

 

[Tobor]

That is outstanding. Thanks!

 

[Piercedveil]

I kind of wish I was getting the CE but it just seems too overpriced.

 

[Dorfdad]

Where is PS3 footage!!!!!!!!!?

 

[Luthos]

My body is ready.

 

[Xenon]

Damnit, I have a busy week from the 11th until the 18th. I almost want to wait until then to get this... day 1 =(

 

[bengraven]

Whiterun:

Spoiler

the city is big and split in two, reminds me a lot of a Nord version of Skingrad. But not only is it big, but the surrounding countryside is positively littered with houses, mills, windmills, bridges, guard towers...it almost makes the city seem even larger. I can't fucking wait to explore this area.

Hand to hand looks kind of like Witcher 1. Kind of just clubbing. Beast races

Spoiler

do in fact splay their claws while hitting.

 

[Blue Ninja]

I kind of wish I was getting the CE but it just seems too overpriced.

Same here, bro. I'm voting with my wallet, that CE is just way too damned expensive for what we're getting. Maybe I should ask Beth for one, I'm giving them free marketing.

Spoiler

Just kidding.

 

[Vire]

Anyone wanna give Batman a go on being dovakhined?

It may be a little tricky...

 

[Lakitu]

Whiterun:

Spoiler

the city is big and split in two, reminds me a lot of a Nord version of Skingrad. But not only is it big, but the surrounding countryside is positively littered with houses, mills, windmills, bridges, guard towers...it almost makes the city seem even larger. I can't fucking wait to explore this area.

Hand to hand looks kind of like Witcher 1. Kind of just clubbing.

Shit. Whiterun sounds so good. But from all the media, I'm really anxious to go to Windhelm and Markarth.

 

[bengraven]

Shit. Whiterun sounds so good. But from all the media, I'm really anxious to go to Windhelm and Markarth.

I'll check in with those if I see them. I'm excited for them as well as Solitude, which I believe is the largest city in the game.

I'm really hoping for a narrow laned, gothic, Skingrad like city in the game, too.

 

[Piercedveil]

Same here, bro. I'm voting with my wallet, that CE is just way too damned expensive for what we're getting.

I wish they would just sell that art book separately That's basically the main thing I want in it.

 

[Zafir]

I kind of wish I was getting the CE but it just seems too overpriced.

Like wise. The dragon looks pretty nice.

£130 is just far too much though. Max I'd have paid is £80 or something probably.

 

[Alligatorjandro]

1 week!! I can't wait!!!

 

[Gravijah]

awesome op.

we're so close now.

 

[FINALBOSS]

PS3 version cancelled

(where's my footage)

 

[Paznos]

Where is PS3 footage!!!!!!!!!?

Seriously.... this is suppose to be a "new" engine right? are they that ashamed of how it looks they won't even show any footage whatsoever?

 

[Piercedveil]

Like wise. The dragon looks pretty nice.

£130 is just far too much though. Max I'd have paid is £80 or something probably.

I'd do $100 max. I can't imagine paying the price for a "making-of" DVD, a book, and a little PVC statue. I just can't do it lol.

 

[Midou]

awesome op.

we're so close now.

The last week always seems the hardest.

 

[Amir0x]

Another OT whose layout and simplistic, straight forward style appeals to me. This is exactly the type of OT I tend to read.

Good work

 

[bengraven]

Damn, some of these open plains/tundra areas are massive. And have

Spoiler

low-hanging fog that you can walk through

.

Mud crabs remind me of radscorpions the way they walk.

 

[Blue Ninja]

Another OT whose layout and simplistic, straight forward style appeals to me. This is exactly the type of OT I tend to read.

Good work

Thanks man!

Nice to see so many people like my work. Feels good man.

 

[water_wendi]

Bolded parts make me sad

The Fallout 3/New Vegas level scaling should have you doing backflips.