Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim announced

Scotch_Lufkin · 2011-11-12T15:26:14.000Z

I’m level 19 and I’ve only fought the one dragon so far, never seen one spawn in the wild, though I’ve barely touched the main story yet. My son is equally not far in the main quest, though he found a dragon and, while fighting it, had a second one join the fight… :)

TheWombat · 2011-11-12T15:37:23.000Z

I don’t know why folks aren’t happy with the graphics–to me, the game looks a lot better than Oblivion and is really very pretty. Ok, Skyrim itself is a fairly monotonous Norse-like place mostly, but it’s a pretty nice looking Norseland.

Tony_M · 2011-11-12T15:43:28.000Z

I like the strong Norse theme. The problem with Oblivion is that it stuck to a completely generic “DnD Fantasy Land” setting. I’d much prefer they pick a culture and use it to create a feeling of place.

TheWombat · 2011-11-12T15:49:29.000Z

Tony M:

I like the strong Norse theme. The problem with Oblivion is that it stuck to a completely generic “DnD Fantasy Land” setting. I’d much prefer they pick a culture and use it to create a feeling of place.

Yeah, Skyrim really feels like a sort of fantasy Norway or something. Reminiscent of some of the areas in Age of Conan, really.

Joe_M · 2011-11-12T15:50:46.000Z

Looks just like Oblivion, guys.

Enidigm · 2011-11-12T15:55:30.000Z

Just out of random chance i recently watched that strangely atmospheric art film Valhalla Rising and i’d argue that not a few of the tones and themes in Skyrim, but especially Skyrim’s musical score, draw inspiration from it.

JeffL · 2011-11-12T16:10:18.000Z

JetLagger:

Sorry should have said S Model instead of slim. It’s the current xbox 360s aka black xbox 360 S model with the 250g hd.

-Tim

Don’t think I have that one - but should I try playing without installing? Is there some documentation that shows textures are better without installing?

kerzain · 2011-11-12T16:41:11.000Z

I’m loving the sparse music, especially when exploring the vast nothingness of certain frozen stretches. The emptiness, the subtle wind. Nothing to hear but environment and my own foot steps. It adds so much more to the experience than to be drowning in fauxfantasy tunes every where I go. I find music is best used in moderation, and only when appropriate, otherwise it grows to be a distraction to me. They pulled it off.

JetLagger · 2011-11-12T16:43:39.000Z

JeffL:

Don’t think I have that one - but should I try playing without installing? Is there some documentation that shows textures are better without installing?

Yep Bethsoft forums Linky.

remove the game and clear the cache to start fresh.

Here’s a youtube clip as well. Not the best clip but you’ll see the difference.
Oh here’s a better one.

-Tim

walTer · 2011-11-12T16:55:44.000Z

Woot, got the last one on the shelf at our Best Buy (had a gift cert).

Gordon_Bleu · 2011-11-12T17:02:44.000Z

JeffL:

I always turn off music in games like this. I’m going for more of a role play and not so much a character in a movie, if that makes any sense.

I do the same thing.

Telefrog · 2011-11-12T17:16:02.000Z

Here’s the error I was talking about in which the character grips the hot end of the iron during blacksmithing:

Squee · 2011-11-12T17:18:57.000Z

Well you only have smithing of 15. Surely the animation improves as the skill does!

kerzain · 2011-11-12T17:20:32.000Z

Dems wemem smiths fer ye.

RepoMan · 2011-11-12T17:26:25.000Z

On the “WTF is with all the dragons” topic, I am getting the feeling that I want to do like Oblivion and explore the fuck out of everything before getting on with the plot. Only one dragon fight so far and I’m level 9, mainly because I have not climbed any really big mountains yet.

Papageno · 2011-11-12T17:30:57.000Z

That does look pretty silly. Let’s hope it gets fixed via an official or unofficial patch at some point.
BTW does anyone have insight into my question above about clubs/maces against skeletons?

Scuzz · 2011-11-12T17:40:48.000Z

Okay…can anyone tell me or direct me to somewhere that lists recomended minimum requirements for this game. I played DA2 and Fallout:NV with no problems so I assume I would be okay?

I am becoming interested in this game after reading a review in the local paper. The guy loved it.

Telefrog · 2011-11-12T17:42:15.000Z

Squee:

Well you only have smithing of 15. Surely the animation improves as the skill does!

Hey, you’re only as good as your teacher!

“Wanna try some smithing? Go for it!”

“Er… What do I do?”

“Put metal in the fire or something. I don’t know. What? Do I look like I care?”

JeffL · 2011-11-12T17:45:05.000Z

JetLagger:

Yep Bethsoft forums Linky.

remove the game and clear the cache to start fresh.

Here’s a youtube clip as well. Not the best clip but you’ll see the difference.
Oh here’s a better one.

-Tim

Hmmm. Any way to keep my save game and uninstall from the HD?

JeffL · 2011-11-12T17:52:53.000Z

Wait, clearing the cache also wipes out all game updates for all games?