AndrewDean84xX
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Anyone else feel like we are participating in gaming history by playing skyrim?
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim |OT| Het Kos Dovahhe
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DangerStepp
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I suppose I didn't give much consideration to that and I agree. I realize it would change up the whole formula even with only one other player.Deified Data said:
It just seemed like something that would be fun running around that world with another buddy.
Increased budget to allow development of netcode etc needed, no need for matchmaking, no balancing for multiplayer (ramp up that difficulty slider), shared quest log and players need to decide which one talks and makes choices, as minimal as possible. Hell, make it as DLC if that's needed.Deified Data said:
Might attract a bunch of new customers who really like co-op games/play only if co-op is possible.
Hell, limit the thing to LAN only if lag is issue otherwise.
Government-man
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It always feels like Christmas eve is approaching when a new Elder Scrolls is to be released. Eagerly awaiting this, ES is my favourite gaming-series.
Deified Data
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It would. It totally would, but for me, it always comes down to that. I have 100% loyalty to the single-player philosophy, and I think Bethesda does, too. It's not that it wouldn't be fun, and it's not that it isn't "doable", but a TES game with a tacked-on co-op mode simply can't be the best game it can be. In my opinion, anyway. It was dumb of me to presume to speak for the whole fanbase.DangerStepp said:
Blue Ninja
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That'd immediately kill off 90% of the 'new customers' who'd want to buy the game.Woorloog said:
No, sorry, I don't think co-op of any kind is viable in a TES game. It'd require some hefty changes to the game's design in order to make it word properly.
Deified Data
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To me, time spent developing co-op is time that could be spent ironing out a shiny-new questline or a new faction. Time and manpower are hugely important - I want those resources allocated where they really count.KorrZ said:
Hire a few more guys and expand the budget a bit, with luck it'll sell more. No need to split attention...KorrZ said:
Hmm. Anyone know how Multiblivion/Multiwind worked? Those were mods for Oblivion and Morrowind, respectively, that allowed multiplayer (2+ players). Oh and Fallout 3 had one as well. Anyone here tried those?
Mango Positive
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I have never taken a day off to play a video game (and I'm 34), but I've got 11/11/11 off. I told work it was "just in case the world ends", but really I've got a concert that night and couldn't bare the thought of not getting even an hour in on the release date. Assuming I have confirmation that the Steam version unlocks at midnight next Friday, I'll probably still set my alarm for 5:00 AM. If I want to play, I'll get up. I reserve the right to turn my alarm off until the cats wake me up around 7:00 AM.
Deified Data
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...or put those new hires to work ironing out quest-killing bugs. What's more in-demand?Woorloog said:
spirity said:
That's supposedly happening but it has to be with a different group of people since the main team was obviously working on this.
I would much rather have an ES MMO done by a different group than a main ES game having co-op or multiplayer. I can easily ignore the MMO, not so much with the main game.
BlazingDarkness
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AndrewDean84xX said:
I'm thinking of getting this from CDKeysDiscount.com, but I've never done business with them.
I see they accept PayPal and that Skyrim is up on there, but how exactly does it work if I were to purchase right now? Would the key they give me set up the game on Steam, but not let me play until the 10th/11th?
I see they accept PayPal and that Skyrim is up on there, but how exactly does it work if I were to purchase right now? Would the key they give me set up the game on Steam, but not let me play until the 10th/11th?
Deified Data
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That is a rumor. Todd Howard has gone on record opposing an TES MMO.Derrick01 said:
Piercedveil
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AndrewDean84xX said:
Did a bunch of juniors just get approved? I feel like I've seen a lot more lately.
Deified Data said:
Yeah, that's pretty much how I feel about it. I play Elder Scrolls for the single player experience. It's undeniable that time spent on co-op is less time spent on single player, if I get even 2 more quests in the Dark Brotherhood quest line I'd much prefer something like that to co-op. I'm not against co-op but I just know I'd never use it. I like exploring by myself looking in every nook and cranny, going through every dialogue option. I don't really want to play with a friend who's constantly bugging to move forward.
Deified Data
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Oh, come on. We're all excited.Piercedveil said:
DangerStepp
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WOW!! That's amazing! Thank you so much; I truly appreciate it!Skirn said:There you go. I'm not very good with GIMP, mind you, and that dude had some crazy hair:
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Deified Data said:
Good, I'm glad he's opposed to it because that means his team won't be doing it.
However... http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=32397033&postcount=322
It seems like it will be happening eventually, but by a different studio.
Deified Data
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Just Zenimax protecting its potential properties - you know how they are.Derrick01 said:
I swear, we'll never see a TES MMO. I'll eat my own foot if we do.
indigo-cyclops
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Great OT Blue, I'm quite excited for Skyrim. The Pocket Guide stuff is really great for someone like me who doesn't really know the lore IN DEPTH. Damn, hype as hell!
Piercedveil
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Deified Data said:
Haha, I was just joking. How can you not be excited?
Deified Data said:
Tod Howard was quoted a few weeks back saying almost exactly that. If they'd allocated resources to make co-op, the game as a whole would have suffered as far as single-player goes. Since TES has made its name on a single-player focused world, its not something they wanted to do because it would have detracted from what makes the Elder Scrolls games what they are.
Government-man
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I hope TES never implements co-op. Let this series be conservative on that point, there are plenty other co-op games to choose from. This is a single player experience to the core.
This game is not ideal if you are anal about optimizing experience and levelling. Try to disconnect yourself from the levelling mechanic and you'll enjoy it much more. It is designed to handle itself based on your play-style so you don't have to.
This game is not ideal if you are anal about optimizing experience and levelling. Try to disconnect yourself from the levelling mechanic and you'll enjoy it much more. It is designed to handle itself based on your play-style so you don't have to.
bengraven
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The "Voice" aka Dragon Shouts:
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I think the shout is the same for all males and then all females, regardless of race. The Nord male and Argonian male both had the same Dragon Shout voice. I suppose it makes sense canonically (since it's this omnipresent "voice") but it's disappointing
The Nord male and Argonian male both had the same Dragon Shout voice. I suppose it makes sense canonically (since it's this omnipresent "voice") but it's disappointing
Wrekt said:
No, attribute modifiers are out, and most attributes too.
Now you can play how you want and just level your skills, you will still have to pay some attention, you can still screw up your perks and health/magic/stamina distribution, and as far as I know, there doesn't seem to be a way to respec.
AppleSmack
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I already got my copy preordered!
CANT WAIT AAAAAAAHHHHHHH. I got exams next week but I also have priorities. Skyrim for life.
CANT WAIT AAAAAAAHHHHHHH. I got exams next week but I also have priorities. Skyrim for life.
RebornYeti
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Heck yeah.AndrewDean84xX said:
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I actually took the day off for this game. I hope they come through with a working PC version on day one!
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