Why did they change the dark elf voice again? I fought the spider and freed the dark elf guy and in the gameplay walkthrough that character had a voice similar to the dark elves of morrowind, the deeper, rougher voice. Now they've changed it. They did that in Oblivion too. Why can't they keep the better voice for the actual game? Why only have it in videos?
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim |OT2| Team Edward's Revenge
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I like having a companion. I just don't like how much the companion repeats the same thing OVER AND OVER. Mjoll is a great warrior and was very helpful in absorbing damage when I'm fighting vampires and helps carry equipment, but it's extremely annoying to hear her say the same stuff over and over. It's especially annoying when you're talking to an npc trying to get quest details and she's blabbering about how much she loves nature in the background, causing you to miss parts of the current conversation.
I do have silent casting, and it is great. But I can kill a guy from the shadows with firebolts or lightning just as well without the runes. Maybe I'm using them wrong and just need to experiment more.
HadesGigas
Member
Gerda the Jarl's maid in Whiterun hired goons to rough me up. You don't have to get caught. I'm not even sure what I stole from them, probably just some coin purses. I don't steal much else since I have no way to sell it yet.
You can but you need to (major guild spoiler)
get to the very end of the Companion questline
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
I just did the Vaermina quest and
I don't know if Bethesda is working on the expansion yet, but I think Akavir would work pretty well - at first I was thinking maybe another Daedric realm like Shivering Isles, but the entire focus of the game/abilties is dragons and shouts which make no sense in a Daedric realm or even another part of Tamriel. It's pretty clear from the references that the Dragons in Skyrim came from Akavir, so if they did the expansion in Akavir, you could add more shouts/dragons without just saying, "Daedric Dragons!" or something.
although I was kind of disappointed in the lack of conclusion in the quest (since getting the skull results in no more dialogue from either Vaermina or the Priest), there was a pretty good bit of decision making there. I figured the Priest of Mara was full of shit and trying to take the Skull the whole time since he seemed "shifty" so I immediately bashed his brains in when Vaermina said he was going to betray me. But then I had this nagging feeling, though, so I reloaded my quicksave and determined that he really was going to banish it and Vaermina was just tricking me.
...I killed him again to get the staff.
...I killed him again to get the staff.
I don't know if Bethesda is working on the expansion yet, but I think Akavir would work pretty well - at first I was thinking maybe another Daedric realm like Shivering Isles, but the entire focus of the game/abilties is dragons and shouts which make no sense in a Daedric realm or even another part of Tamriel. It's pretty clear from the references that the Dragons in Skyrim came from Akavir, so if they did the expansion in Akavir, you could add more shouts/dragons without just saying, "Daedric Dragons!" or something.
Basileus777
Member
That's because you've ignored the main quest.
This game! This effing game!
Must put you down and be productive!!
In other news, I now have over 10k in gold.
I've avoided the main quest too and I've seen 4 now. I should note that I just did the first dragon fight and have avoided the meeting with the Greybeards.
I also have 16 hours put into the game.
Must put you down and be productive!!
In other news, I now have over 10k in gold.
I've avoided the main quest too and I've seen 4 now. I should note that I just did the first dragon fight and have avoided the meeting with the Greybeards.
I also have 16 hours put into the game.
natkingcoleslaw
Neo Member
Someone should do a "must have mods for skyrim" post/thread. I'd do it but, I'm a noob according to my kenpachi RAMASAMA. He's so mean sometimes.
Neo 007
Member
Right you are.
I do that in all the Elder Scrolls games I've played so I don't miss anything important.
With Skyrim I really don't think It'll be a problem.
Time to do some main quests.
Thanks. I was very reluctant to proceed with the Companions as a result.
So you got just far enough to trigger dragons.
Ether_Snake
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Rough you up or kill you? They kill me every time. How did you know it was her?
Well yeah but a friend of mine has been playing for over 10 hours and hasn't seen one since his first encounter.
catotheyounger
Member
I just wrapped up the main quest, as well as the quest lines for the companions, thieves guild, and dark brotherhood. Total playtime according to Steam: 66hours... in a week. I am positive that is not healthy.
It's not hyperbole. Skyrim is one of the best RPG's ever made. For me one of the best games period. Without doing any quests it's still worth every penny trying to see every place on the massive map. I haven't even fucked with the story yet. I'm just roaming all the areas.
Xander51
Member
Hahaha yes I had this same problem with her. Of the companions I've had with me, she's the absolute worst when it comes to this. She'll just stand next to me and babble on while I'm trying to talk to people.
I finished the main quest tonight. Fully satisfying.
natkingcoleslaw
Neo Member
I saw one flying above white barrow ruins... the place where you begin the golden claw side quest, from way below the mountain. But by the time I got there it was gone. Haven't seen one since.
Witchfinder General
punched Wheelchair Mike
Is there any difference between your followers aside from weapon/magic focus? I just convinced an orc to follow me and I was wondering if he was any hardier than Lydia.
HadesGigas
Member
One of them will be carrying a contract. She wrote that "you need not kill him, but I have no qualms about it if you deem it necessary." Naturally they tried to kill me.
Riposte
Member
If this game didn't have such awesome dungeons, I would have dropped it already. Whether I think it is a 4/5 or 5/5 game depends on how much the game breaks in the later levels.
I've been doing Illusionist/Archer who sneaks a lot on Master difficulty. Mostly without companions and shouts. It has been pretty damn tough and forced me to be careful. Do a lot of hitting and running away. However now I'm finally getting companions, shouts, and I have this power where I can revive nearby enemies to be my minions. It is awesome to have all of these utility powers. However I get the feeling I am nearing the tipping point where combat becomes dull.
Fighting dragons lives up to the hype. I don't think I can't take them solo though. Good bless mammoths lol.
I've been doing Illusionist/Archer who sneaks a lot on Master difficulty. Mostly without companions and shouts. It has been pretty damn tough and forced me to be careful. Do a lot of hitting and running away. However now I'm finally getting companions, shouts, and I have this power where I can revive nearby enemies to be my minions. It is awesome to have all of these utility powers. However I get the feeling I am nearing the tipping point where combat becomes dull.
Fighting dragons lives up to the hype. I don't think I can't take them solo though. Good bless mammoths lol.
31 hours in, and this game continues to amaze. I can't think of another game that not only provides a massive, dense, detailed world, but also manages to pack it with an absolutely staggering amount of quests that are also of surprisingly consistent quality. It's really a phenomenal achievement. The sheer amount of worthwhile, meaningful content here is astounding.
Pinko Marx
Banned
Its a little earlier to be talking about expansions, but I seriously hope they add more spells and perk and/or perk trees.
Illusion and Alteration REALLY need more spells.
Maybe even bring back spellmaking.
Illusion and Alteration REALLY need more spells.
Maybe even bring back spellmaking.
Indeed. FREEEEEDOOOOM!
Furthermore, if Hamerfell could fight off the Dominion and the Thalmor, there's no reason why Nords should bend a knee.
With that said, I'm kind of regretting giving up my (companion's quest spoiler)
werewolf form
100% disease resistance
undead fight from Sovngarde to reclaim the souls of the former companions
ok, so i am of hte opinion that the Orc special power is waaaaay awesome! I was in a cave full of vampires, and they were wrecking my shit no matter what I tried. Then I remembered my Berserk power - 2x damage dealt, .5x damage received. Turned it on, plowed through the vampires in less than 10 seconds. So amazing. Best choice ever for a 2h melee character.
edit: Oh shit I just realized I have a disease that will progress to
. Is that curable?
edit2: Ok got rid of it with a shrine.
edit: Oh shit I just realized I have a disease that will progress to
Vampirism
edit2: Ok got rid of it with a shrine.
I remember reading this earlier today, but it didn't dawn on me what it could have been.
Did you happen to
make a deal with a Daedra in the Midden under the College of Winterhold?
Ether_Snake
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Am I just terrible at this game or is the combat system really that shitty?
Having to go in the favorite menu, unequip my weapon, equip the fire spell, exit the menu, wait for my character to put his weapon away and pull up his hand, and finally being able to cast, is ridiculous.
You have a huge array of spells and weapons, but instead of giving you a range of possibilities during combat all I can do is get gang-rushed by enemies and everyone starts to swing their weapons around. I can't imagine how the fuck I should be able to cast spells while getting hit in the face with a mace. The bow is good only because the AI has trouble path-finding, as soon as it gets close to you you are fucked and must go through the menu to put it away.
It should be two spells, two weapons, equipped at all time: L1/L2/R1/R2.
I can't defeat the hired thugs unless I spam arrows from two feet away while they hit me and pause the game and eat food and potions constantly.
Having to put away my weapon or shield just to cast a defensive spell is retarded.
Shouts, spells, weapons, everything is a pain in the ass to use without getting clobbered.
Having to go in the favorite menu, unequip my weapon, equip the fire spell, exit the menu, wait for my character to put his weapon away and pull up his hand, and finally being able to cast, is ridiculous.
You have a huge array of spells and weapons, but instead of giving you a range of possibilities during combat all I can do is get gang-rushed by enemies and everyone starts to swing their weapons around. I can't imagine how the fuck I should be able to cast spells while getting hit in the face with a mace. The bow is good only because the AI has trouble path-finding, as soon as it gets close to you you are fucked and must go through the menu to put it away.
It should be two spells, two weapons, equipped at all time: L1/L2/R1/R2.
I can't defeat the hired thugs unless I spam arrows from two feet away while they hit me and pause the game and eat food and potions constantly.
Having to put away my weapon or shield just to cast a defensive spell is retarded.
Shouts, spells, weapons, everything is a pain in the ass to use without getting clobbered.
I've never used one. Except for one person I tricked into walking into the woods with me.
*shoonk*
Mr_Appleby
Member
nope. lydia eats bread all day. can't be a good diet.
is that the stray dog? i took him home and left him by a nice cosy fire where all he did was whine and bark. then he had disappeared when i went back there later. good riddance, the noise was infuriating.
Awesome Animals
Member
Go to any shrine (within 72 hrs) and it will cure all diseases. There is one in Whiterun.
Stahsky
A passionate embrace, a beautiful memory lingers.
I find the combat pretty good in this one. I wreck shit with the bow in stealth, then whip out my 2 hander and finish the job with a good shout and swing.
Basileus777
Member
You can be Thane of every city with no conflicts if you want.
as a fellow magic user, i feel your paint. well, felt. i'm on pc and fixed the problem by assigning spells to numbers - just tap the number once to instantly switch to it in the left hand, tap it twice to switch it to the right hand. was amazing when i figured that out. pretty sure the console versions have a quick select too
I'm at the point where 80% of the enemy's go down super fast with my awesome lightning powers. I have marciuro spamming lightning, and two perma storm atronachs spamming lightning. There is so much lightning.
That said I am still super fragile, 1 or 2 good hits and I'm dead. Ancient dragons don't take any of my shit.
That said I am still super fragile, 1 or 2 good hits and I'm dead. Ancient dragons don't take any of my shit.
That's the fun in playing pure mage, avoiding fast death!