Everything I have gathered from the art video (spoilers) Re- : V - Skyrim

» Tue May 17, 2011 4:23 am

Thank you for the screencaps! =)

I really love it when people catch things and then post them, so I can see them and anolyze them.

(In fact, I missed that Argonian(sp?) concept art and would not have seen it if someone hadn't posted about it, lol!)

I really like the armor pieces. =)

I had really hoped for more concept art, but the video only shows some and goes by them really fast.

I still don't know about that axe/halberd. I think it's just a really long axe to me... Unless Beth. are trying to keep anything spears/other weapons a secret. :batman: :ph34r:

thanks man, and yeah i guess it's not technically a halberd but really how else can it be used as a weapon. It's definitely not a one handed weapon and there was a concept of a a female warrior holding a greyed out halberd with two hands. So it has to be struck like a halberd

» Tue May 17, 2011 5:04 am

There are boats at the fishery at 0:59 into the video.

» Tue May 17, 2011 10:47 am

It was from a european magazine, it was just a translation but it said that

Ah thank you

I think it's actually a cool beggining, it could be pretty epic if well done.

» Tue May 17, 2011 10:37 am

It's an axe with a long handle, as far as I'm concerned that's a halberd.

Yeah, i'm sure the executioner poked that guy with his 'halberd' to take his head off.

» Tue May 17, 2011 1:56 am

Yeah, i'm sure the executioner poked that guy with his 'halberd' to take his head off.

...or he used the axe part to slam it down on his head

» Tue May 17, 2011 7:10 am

those creatures from solstheim were called "horkers", mjsstujo.

also, bal cleric... that sounds interesting, but thats making it quite hard for us to ignore our destiny and roleplay however we want, thats practically forcing us to do the main quest without a choice... oblivion was pretty close to crossing the line by giving us the amulet of kings and we had to do a tiny bit of the main quest to get rid of it so we could go about our business.

also, people keep saying those long axes are NOT halberds... have you people even SEEN a freaking halberd?!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Halberdier-corps.jpg

oh my GOD! they're AXES ON POLES! :facepalm:

geez, people... try learning something about weaponry before acting like you know ANYTHING!

sorry for sounding harsh, but god... if people took one minute out of their day to RESEARCH halberds, they'd see they mostly ARE "long axes"...

for more variation, look at these... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Hallebardes-p1000544.jpg

those are different sorts of halberds and halberd-like polearms.

im sure if you took the time, you could find many more variations of halberds... or do i have to teach you nay-sayers everything?

» Tue May 17, 2011 7:02 am

At 2:40 between the figures on shelf and the art of the female character can anyone tell me if that is a werewolf or just a troll?

» Tue May 17, 2011 7:15 am

yeah let's just classify them as polearms. Polearms are most likely in the game, the one that the executioner is holding may not technically be a halberd but it is a polearm.

» Tue May 17, 2011 5:13 am

They resemble hokers from bloodmoon.

What?

» Tue May 17, 2011 6:40 am

What?

a horker was the seal like animal on solshteim in the bloodmoon expansion for morrowind. Thank "zerojinkui" for the info

» Tue May 17, 2011 9:00 am

http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy297/b_harrison/misc/artofskyrim_012_interiors.jpg
at 2:33 we see a concept of a dungeon area in the top left. There are two white rats in the shot, one in the back and one climbing the pole, they are smaller in size than oblivion rat's.

That's certainly not rats - looks like Arctic foxes in http://www.daveparsons.com/images/pbear_fox_1712_dp.jpg to me. Which sounds reasonable, since they live in Arctic enviroments (which I guess Skyrim is part of).

» Tue May 17, 2011 1:17 am

Nice work compiling data!

http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy297/b_harrison/misc/artofskyrim_010_argoniandragon.jpg
at 2:16 we see concept art of an argonian. He is to the far left and has a sword on his back a dagger at his side and a staff in his hand. This may be how armor is hung in the new game or it may represent the certain loadouts he has hotkey'd. Of course it's more than likely just aesthetic for the concept art.

Good catch! I couldn't see past the erupting dragon. Having multiple weapons appear armed will be an outstanding bonus for screen shots. If I can see my character while in inventory (as in Oblivion), the appearance of multiple armed weapons will also add to immersion.

http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy297/b_harrison/misc/artofskyrim_012_interiors.jpg
at 2:33 we see a concept of a dungeon area in the top left. There are two white rats in the shot, one in the back and one climbing the pole, they are smaller in size than oblivion rat's.

Necks and longer legs make the critters look like cats to me.

http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy297/b_harrison/misc/artofskyrim_011_wall.jpg
at 2:39 we can see concept art of a giant ant, so there will be ants along with spiders (most likely)

I see spider drawings on the wall (8 legs), but I couldn't find any ants.

As to your theory on the Prisoner. I shall spoiler tag also just because you have but everyone is going to bloody read it anyway.

Spoiler

It clearly isn't you as the prisoner, most likely some poor chap who gets the chop before you. I believe that at the beginning you will start in the prison camp awaiting to be executed maybe along with Esbern and hopefully some slave races. When oh noes a Dragon will screech from the skies and attack. In the chaos that ensues you and Esbern plot a quick escape which will end with you having to battle the beast. Upon doing so some of your Dragonborn potential is unleashed and Esbern realises your importance and sets you upon your path. Or that's what I would want from the info leaked so far.

Impressively plausible!

» Tue May 17, 2011 2:14 pm

I see spider drawings on the wall (8 legs), but I couldn't find any ants.

The ant is right next to the spider you can tell by his antenna

» Tue May 17, 2011 3:34 am

...or he used the axe part to slam it down on his head

Its clearly an axe. The female is holding what's looks to be a greyed out halberd though.

» Tue May 17, 2011 4:43 pm

a horker was the seal like animal on solshteim in the bloodmoon expansion for morrowind. Thank "zerojinkui" for the info

Yes, I know what a horker is. I just think you might want to change hokerS to HORKERS.

» Tue May 17, 2011 9:23 am

Yes, I know what a horker is. I just think you might want to change hokerS to HORKERS.

woops lol, I seriously did not even catch that :laugh:

» Tue May 17, 2011 12:18 pm

The ant is right next to the spider you can tell by his antenna

I see. Those look like raised front legs to me. You know, like he's in combat mode. I guess I'm hoping ants will not be included. They make me think of Fallout.

» Tue May 17, 2011 2:32 pm

At the very end of the video when he is saying he can't wait until people get to finally see the game and play it what is on the computer screen? Looks like an in game screenshot or something?

Hmmm, It might be, but we can't be sure, as i can't really make it out !

» Tue May 17, 2011 1:29 pm

On the art wall on the top what is that big white flash thing? Right under it is a colorless sketch of a female and next to that is a pic of two females?

» Tue May 17, 2011 2:52 pm

Hmmm, It might be, but we can't be sure, as i can't really make it out !

I'm 90% positive that is the concept art of the dragon from earlier in the video. You can see the dragon's head, so it's either the dragon or a perfectly replicated in-game pic

» Tue May 17, 2011 4:06 pm

I see. Those look like raised front legs to me. You know, like he's in combat mode. I guess I'm hoping ants will not be included. They make me think of Fallout.

Agreed it's definitely not an ant.. it's two sheets with drawings of the same spider on it.

» Tue May 17, 2011 6:14 am

Agreed it's definitely not an ant.. it's two sheets with drawings of the same spider on it.

look at the head though, that's definitely not a spider head

» Tue May 17, 2011 3:59 pm

also in the same pic you can see an ant larva it also has a distinct ant-like head

» Tue May 17, 2011 1:06 am

Well, many people believe she is a Volkihar. :mellow:

I REALLY HOPE SHE IS!!!!! O.O

I also hope it is possible to become one.

» Tue May 17, 2011 8:58 am

some people still doubting those could be [and are most likely] halberds?

...i give up!

some people are so dense, its easier to navigate through fog so dense it could choke you than it is to get through to those people. :facepalm: