Cathay Khajiit : V - Skyrim

» Mon May 02, 2011 9:00 pm

I'm toying wit the idea that the 'fur' could be the hair rom the khajiit coming through the gaps in the armor.... But thats just me hoping for the best.

» Mon May 02, 2011 7:46 pm

I'm toying wit the idea that the 'fur' could be the hair rom the khajiit coming through the gaps in the armor.... But thats just me hoping for the best.

The oranger, wispier stuff at the shoulders is part of the armor, while the rest (except the gloves) is the Khajiit's fur, I believe.

» Tue May 03, 2011 8:33 am

There is definitely fur on the armor. Though I guess that just because it has some plates doesn't mean it is heavy armor right?

» Tue May 03, 2011 1:31 am

The armor is definitely Nordic. Similar in design to the draugr armor and has the same kind of designs as on the cave wall.

» Mon May 02, 2011 11:09 pm

I found some more information on Cathay...
Apparently Therris from The Real Barenziah was Cathay-raht, and he wasn't described as having the jaguar pattern. So there's that, for what it's worth.
http://www.imperial-library.info/content/forum-archive-douglas-goodall
Although note that this information is pretty old.

» Tue May 03, 2011 12:54 am

The oranger, wispier stuff at the shoulders is part of the armor, while the rest (except the gloves) is the Khajiit's fur, I believe.

Yeah, I just looked back at the picture. I was mistaken >.<.

» Mon May 02, 2011 9:56 pm

There is definitely fur on the armor. Though I guess that just because it has some plates doesn't mean it is heavy armor right?

I'm figuring armor isn't going to be divided, but this is just an assumption. Could work too, as it lessens the division of what constitutes for heavy, light, or medium. Or it could be going through the New Vegas route, which I would prefer. That way I won't be hindered by how I want my character to look!

» Tue May 03, 2011 6:24 am

I found some more information on Cathay...
Apparently Therris from The Real Barenziah was Cathay-raht, and he wasn't described as having the jaguar pattern. So there's that, for what it's worth.
http://www.imperial-library.info/content/forum-archive-douglas-goodall
Although note that this information is pretty old.

And what you linked was more on "how do we solve the barbed [censored]" situation with khajiit.

» Tue May 03, 2011 12:46 am

And what you linked was more on "how do we solve the barbed [censored]" situation with khajiit.

A question that's always dwelt on my mind.

» Mon May 02, 2011 9:11 pm

I'm figuring armor isn't going to be divided, but this is just an assumption. Could work too, as it lessens the division of what constitutes for heavy, light, or medium. Or it could be going through the New Vegas route, which I would prefer. That way I won't be hindered by how I want my character to look!

I kinda like this idea as well. As long as the armor is still boots, greaves, cuirass, gloves and helmet (possibly even pauldrons, bringing them back would be awesome!)

» Tue May 03, 2011 3:28 am

The armor is definitely Nordic. Similar in design to the draugr armor and has the same kind of designs as on the cave wall.

Hey Luke,

You're not some trolling Bethesda employee, are you?

I mean, you seem to know the answers to everything (like what pictures were going to post today) and you're right most of the time?

~ Dani ~

» Tue May 03, 2011 2:25 am

Hey Luke,

You're not some trolling Bethesda employee, are you?

I mean, you seem to know the answers to everything (like what pictures were going to post today) and you're right most of the time?

~ Dani ~

Nope, just another fan.

» Tue May 03, 2011 1:52 am

Nah, just looks like a normal Suthay Raht to me.

And I DON'T think removal of attributes is an excuse to make what should be an unbalanced-ly powerful race equal to everyone else, not that the Cathay Raht necessarily is this, I dunno, just my thoughts on the first reply.

» Tue May 03, 2011 1:17 am

I kinda like this idea as well. As long as the armor is still boots, greaves, cuirass, gloves and helmet (possibly even pauldrons, bringing them back would be awesome!)

Same here, loved the piece armor in MW.

» Tue May 03, 2011 8:28 am

I'm not seeing any characteristic jaguar patterns here, so no, I doubt this is a Cathay or Cathay-raht. Besides, even with attributes in the sense they were used in past games gone, I'm pretty sure races still get bonuses of some form or another (Presumably as skill bonuses and racial powers and abilities.) so the removal of attributes doesn't mean racial balance is not a factor, and I'd assume Bethesda still wants to keep Khajiit as a stealth race.

If this Khajiit seems bulkier than what we're used to, I'd say it's either an illusion produced by the armor, or body customization at work.

» Tue May 03, 2011 6:15 am

Some people are really into cats.

Good thing I'm a dog person.

» Tue May 03, 2011 2:26 am

I don't care what breed they are they look great! seeing them just makes me sooo keen to see the Argonians!

» Mon May 02, 2011 8:31 pm

I was really hoping their fur would be white like a Siberian tiger

Do not be disappointed because Siberian tigers are not white ... this is wrong , the white tigers are a colour morph of any subspecies of tiger whose fur is white or almost white, though it is not a separate subspecies.

BTW I hope they have different legs than Humanoids and more like where in Oblivion ... they where way cooler that way ...

» Mon May 02, 2011 8:17 pm

Some people are really into cats.

Good thing I'm a dog person.

It amazes me how many people think this. Its blatantly obvious that they aren't based on a domestic style cats but are based on tigers & lions etc. I don't think a dogs are really on the same level to a tiger or a lion. Even wild dogs and family such as wolves, dingo, foxes or hyenas can't compare. Imagine keeping a tiger as a pet.

Its whether you are a tiger or lion lover. Thats what a Khajiits is based on. Not a domestic cat, lol

» Tue May 03, 2011 1:14 am

It amazes me how many people think this. Its blatantly obvious that they aren't based on a domestic style cats but are based on tigers & lions etc. I don't think a dogs are really on the same level to a tiger or a lion. Even wild dogs and family such as wolves, dingo, foxes or hyenas can't compare. Imagine keeping a tiger as a pet.

Its whether you are a tiger or lion lover. Thats what a Khajiits is based on. Not a domestic cat, lol

Ok.....not really a serious post. But ok.....moving on.....

» Tue May 03, 2011 2:30 am

It amazes me how many people think this. Its blatantly obvious that they aren't based on a domestic style cats but are based on tigers & lions etc. I don't think a dogs are really on the same level to a tiger or a lion. Even wild dogs and family such as wolves, dingo, foxes or hyenas can't compare. Imagine keeping a tiger as a pet.

Its whether you are a tiger or lion lover. Thats what a Khajiits is based on. Not a domestic cat, lol

Actually, there are Khajiit the size and shape of house-cats. :whistling:

» Mon May 02, 2011 11:34 pm

I didn't know Cathay had jaguar patterns. I thought they were just called "jaguar-men" for being large, fierce, and of course cat-like?

Is there any mention of that besides the Pocket Guide?
Because if not, I'm sure it could easily be addressed. There's bound to be wide variation in coat color and pattern anyways.

According to what I know of lore, the Cathay are the second largest of the Khajiit and look like tigers in their build, however do not have he spotted fur as their Cathay Raht brethren.

» Tue May 03, 2011 12:15 am

According to what I know of lore, the Cathay are the second largest of the Khajiit and look like tigers in their build, however do not have he spotted fur as their Cathay Raht brethren.

Where did you find this?

» Tue May 03, 2011 4:01 am

Where did you find this?

Sorry, can't verify that with a source. I pick up a lot of information, but can never remember from where. I'll see if I can find it though.

» Tue May 03, 2011 2:02 am

BTW I hope they have different legs than Humanoids and more like where in Oblivion ... they where way cooler that way ...

Umm... the Khajiit in Oblivion had very humanoid legs. In Morrowind their legs (along with the Argonians) were more animalistic (which, minus the odd and sily walking animation, I liked better).