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[dimb]

Is being a vampire actually any good in this game? Was lame in Oblivion.

Haven't seen any vampires yet, dunno if they're suited well to the cold weather, but there's something similar but way cooler, and actually super useful/overpowered.

 

[Incitemaybe]

I don't want to jinx it but Skyrim hasn't crashed even once. For the time I have been playing it that is a first for a Bethesda game.

The only "freeze" I encountered was at the very beginning when the executioner lays your head down on the block. For some reason the guy who is standing beside him walked away into the wall (and continued to try to walk through it) while the dragon flew around forever.

I had to load an auto save. Since then it's been smooth.

 

[nyong]

Employee at Gamestop said the retail PC version was the best selling. By far. In fact, it sold out. Color me surprised.

 

[Echoplx]

Haven't seen any vampires yet, dunno if they're suited well to the cold weather, but there's something similar but way cooler, and actually super useful/overpowered.

You actually get resist frost when you're a vampire (just looked it up) but the negatives are too much for my play style.

I plan on becoming the cooler thing Could you give me a hint on how?

 

[SpudBud]

Question, should I sell dragon bones or hold on to them?

 

[cartoon_soldier]

On a "decent" rig: i7 2.8Ghz, GTX 460 1GB and 4GB RAM:

BUT, best thing was loot:

Have to take down a tough ass named mob, well, easy when mob can be bugged...

 

[Echoplx]

Question, should I sell dragon bones or hold on to them?

Hold onto them, store them in a house if you have one as they are quite heavy.

 

[See You Next Wednesday]

Dark/Demon's doesnt really have all that much loot either, but you might not like the combat.

Well from what I'm seeing from the wiki, Skyrim has 15 armor sets vs Dark Souls 50+ armor sets.
Skyrim has 7 weapon categories vs Dark Souls 21 weapon categories.

Considering Skyrim is a much longer game & the loot is spread out much more, it definitely matters.

 

[Agentnibs]

Been playing the game for a few hours now and I'm in love! Dragons are freaking amazing!

One funny thing Ive noticed is that you can ride the butterfly lol

 

[Khezu]

Is being a vampire actually any good in this game? Was lame in Oblivion.

Still weird oblivion style vampires, where you are only powerful when you don't feed, and if you don't feed everyone hates and wants to kill you, to much effort for not enough benefit.

 

[Baron Aloha]

Not sure if serious....

I can assure you I am completely serious. I'm just not feeling this one so far. I don't like the world design. It was much easier to get around in Oblivion. Too many damn mountains in this game. Not saying my opinion won't change but so far this game hasn't really hooked me like Morrowind, Oblivion, or Shivering Isles did.

 

[Kwixotik]

Do containers reset? I came upon a house in the wilderness whose inhabitant became hostile. I killed the person. Can I commandeer their house now?

 

[dimb]

You actually get resist frost when you're a vampire (just looked it up) but the negatives are too much for my play style.

I plan on becoming the cooler thing Could you give me a hint on how?

Spoiler

Help out the Companions in Whitefall (I think).

 

[Echoplx]

On a "decent" rig: i7 2.8Ghz, GTX 460 1GB and 4GB RAM:
http://i.imgur.com/Lg3WE.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/1GXPt.jpg

BUT, best thing was loot:
http://i.imgur.com/NvaIt.jpg

Have to take down a tough ass named mob, well, easy when mob can be bugged...

Heh, I prefer this one

http://i.minus.com/iFc4W9clmpMBb.jpg

 

[GhaleonEB]

On the 360, how do you pick up an object and manipulate it?

 

[Izayoi]

I don't see the FOV settings in the either one of the .inis.

What should I put in to change it?

Will "fov xx" work?

 

[web01]

So I'm playing an archer, but I'm struggling with it. My Archery doesn't level fast at all, and it doesn't seem to have a lot of power behind it. Anyone else struggling with this?

Get the blessing that allows you to level combat skils quicker.
Get the zoom in perk as soon as possible. Use stealth to get sneak attacks.
Also when you engage from long distances its possible to get multiple sneak attacks.
Poisons are also very useful if you use archery.

 

[Tokubetsu]

Is there anyway to summon your horse? I seem to have misplaced him and Lydia is an incompetent and wont help me!

 

[Greg]

On the 360, how do you pick up an object and manipulate it?

It's hold in X on PS3, so I'm assuming A.

 

[Pollux]

I can assure you I am completely serious. I'm just not feeling this one so far. I don't like the world design. It was much easier to get around in Oblivion. Too many damn mountains in this game. Not saying my opinion won't change but so far this game hasn't really hooked me like Morrowind, Oblivion, or Shivering Isles did.

Fair enough. I just didn't know if you were kidding or not. Different strokes for different folks and all that.

How far in are you?

 

[PhoenixDawn]

Anyone else having problems with Skyrim just randomly completely closing? PC version.

No errors, no messages, no freezes. Just vanishes and you're back at desktop.

Yeah and it's getting progressively more common.. I have no idea what to do to fix it. (don't suggest the speaker setting "fix", I've already tried that and it's still happening.)

 

[Community Forum]

I guess I was set up to be disappointed in the visuals, but it is honestly blowing me away. 360 here, and it looks amazing.

 

[Cutwolf]

Anyone found the way into hags end yet? Found it on map but can't find entrance

 

[Pollux]

Heh, I prefer this one

http://i.minus.com/iFc4W9clmpMBb.jpg

Where y'all finding this cool stuff?

 

[Teknoman]

I can assure you I am completely serious. I'm just not feeling this one so far. I don't like the world design. It was much easier to get around in Oblivion. Too many damn mountains in this game. Not saying my opinion won't change but so far this game hasn't really hooked me like Morrowind, Oblivion, or Shivering Isles did.

I guess thats why I like it more. Elevation/mountains/towers in RPGs always get me.

 

[jacket320]

On the 360, how do you pick up an object and manipulate it?

I think I read on a previous page that you press and hold the action button

*i do not have the game but have been following the thread... so Im sorry if that's not correct

 

[LuchaShaq]

So torn with my orc. Want to use 2H but the flexibility of the 1h perks for dual wielding and sometimes using spells might be too much to pass up. Have avoided using my perks so far.

 

[Data West]

Anyone know where I can find some dwarven ore/metal near Whiterun-ish? I know IGN listed a place near Riften, but I imagine I'll be prepared for way better armor by the time I get all the way there

 

[FlyinJ]

Are dragon bones just vendor trash, or should I hold onto them? They weigh a ton!

 

[Talka]

So the graphics (on the PS3 version at least) are kind of shit. As are the animations, voice acting and writing.

I know these games are really about scope and immersion, but it's been five years since Oblivion. The graphical improvements are just flat out unimpressive. And they couldn't have hired some professional voice actors, or at least a better writer?

I'm sure I'll come to love this game the way I came to love Morrowind and Oblivion, but it hasn't made a strong first impression.

 

[Squall ASF]

Question, why do traders buy your loot for so much less than it says it's worth? Are the items more valuable elsewhere? Or is there another reason for this?

 

[FlyinJ]

So torn with my orc. Want to use 2H but the flexibility of the 1h perks for dual wielding and sometimes using spells might be too much to pass up. Have avoided using my perks so far.

You can always put down your 2H and shoot a few spells off. That's what I'm doing with my Nord.

 

[Mineshaft_Gap]

How varied is the world? Maybe I just haven't played it enough but it all just seems like snow and trees. Like the mountain areas in Oblivion only much more pretty.

 

[Pollux]

Question, why do traders buy your loot for so much less than it says it's worth? Are the items more valuable elsewhere? Or is there another reason for this?

they like screwing you over. get that speech skill up and you'll get better prices.

 

[Kuro Madoushi]

Punching everything to death!

Only using magic and bows.

Chuck Fuckin Norris is back!

Love the game thus far...um...can someone pm where to buy light armor skill? :S

 

[Reuenthal]

Is there any way to sell items that you stole? Answer with yes or no.

 

[mattiewheels]

Probably beaten to death, but how do I switch back from magic to my shield again, every time I use magic I have to re-equip my shield in the menu screen, ridiculous.

 

[Pollux]

Probably beaten to death, but how do I switch back from magic to my shield again, every time I use magic I have to re-equip my shield in the menu screen, ridiculous.

Put the shield and spell on your favorites and it makes it much easier.

 

[Squall ASF]

they like screwing you over. get that speech skill up and you'll get better prices.

Thanks. I knew speech gets you better deals but wanted to make sure there wasn't a base reason for this.

 

[Baron Aloha]

Just made a long trek through the mountains and the game decided to freeze up on me for the 2nd time in 2 days. Now I get to make the trip all over again. Great.

How varied is the world? Maybe I just haven't played it enough but it all just seems like snow and trees. Like the mountain areas in Oblivion only much more pretty.

That's all I've seen so far. Snow, trees, and rocks.

 

[British Monsoon]

How varied is the world? Maybe I just haven't played it enough but it all just seems like snow and trees. Like the mountain areas in Oblivion only much more pretty.

It's pretty varied, given the restrictions of being set in a cold and harsh environment. The lighting has a lot to do with it as well, as certain areas look drastically different under certain weather conditions and at different times of day.

If you're looking for something a bit more outlandish though, head to the area north of Riften.

 

[Squall ASF]

Is there any way to sell items that you stole? Answer with yes or no.

Yes.

 

[Blackface]

Anyone playing an assasin? If so, how is your build/ how is it going?

 

[Data West]

You can always put down your 2H and shoot a few spells off. That's what I'm doing with my Nord.

I don't know. I've got a 2h orc warrior and switching to spells has such a delay that I just don't bother

 

[Razorskin]

Anyone know what the red Xs are for on the premium map?

 

[MarshMellow96]

Okay so i changed the controls to Call of Skyrim (A to jump, X go activate, Y to sheath) because I've never been able to stomach Y jumping. Customisable controls are brilliant. A colour manual too? Damn, Beth, why you so good to me?

After uninstalling and clearing cache I can definitely see the difference. There's still some discrepancies in textures at times, however. I guess it's to be expected.

So anyway.. Gameplay? Much improved from Oblivion. It's a little weird how blocking saps your health rather than stamina (and how jumping isn't linked either) but with regen it's fine. I've just gone through the

Spoiler

gold claw[\spoiler] area. First thing I do when I get out? Run with some rabbits, of course!

 

[gate777]

So I started the quest

Spoiler

with the golden claw

and I got my ass kicked by the

Spoiler

3 skeletons

.

I'm using an axe, would a sword do better damage?

 

[Fahrenheit]

Can anyone confirm the only safe storage is buying a house? I gotta ditch my Dragon Bones.

 

[SpeedingUptoStop]

After approximately 7 hours of gameplay

Level 6
5 days passed (21 hours slept)
10 locations discovered
3 dungeons cleared
42 people killed
17 animals
28 undead
119 items stolen

Spoiler

1 days spent as a werewolf fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck yesssssssssss

Many many evil beings hoisted upon my huge skyforged sword. My gameplay has gravitated towards two handed sword combat, just destroying motherfuckers some times in one hit. This game is gorgeous. Walking is just a bit on the other side of tedious, however it's so beautiful and varied and so much to just stumble upon and discover, it's unfair. It's unfair! I tried to take a break two hours ago! "Alright, I'll finish this quest, then return back to this girl to tell her what happened, then I'm good." But noooooooooooo, HERE'S ANOTHER MISSION! Oh, that sounds simple! I can do that quick! BAM another 40 minutes gone. Fuck this game! It's TOO GOOD!

Oh yea, my character. I unconsciously gravitated toward making him basically Idris Elba from Thor.

I am the king of badasses.

 

[JWong]

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU how the hell do I get rid of this vampire shit!

Is there any cheats? This is really frustrating.