[Louise Lowe]

So the game might be delayed according to the gamestop employee?

I don't think so, plus I don't think that statement is true, the thread where it was posted was pure sarcasm... It wouldn't be a good idea changing a date that they already have set.

[Blessed DIVA]

Hahah, did you just edit out that incite? Sweet, but I dont think anyone would take it serious.

You never know with TES fans, haha. I won't be responsible for anything. :teehee:

Called up the two closest to me. Nothing yet. They're expecting them next week. Back to waiting.

[Erika Ellsworth]

Anyone think that the map will be more than just skyrim? Maybe it will include cyrodiil too? Ater all it is a direct sequel and skyrim is definitely smaller than cyrodiil.

[NAtIVe GOddess]

You never know with TES fans, haha. I won't be responsible for anything. :teehee:

Called up the two closest to me. Nothing yet. They're expecting them next week. Back to waiting.

Mine told me next week as well and my subscription only started on the 20th of December so...

[Kelli Wolfe]

Damn you Akatosh for inventing time :meh:

[DAVId Bryant]

Anyone think that the map will be more than just skyrim? Maybe it will include cyrodiil too? Ater all it is a direct sequel and skyrim is definitely smaller than cyrodiil.

It is not a direct sequel, the source that claims that it is a direct sequel was a rumour and never confirmed. It's a chronological sequel that means it happens after the events of Oblivion but not continuing the events of Oblivion.

I don't think it will encompass more than Skyrim, compared to Cyrodill on a map, it is definately smaller, but that doesn't mean it will follow the same scale of Oblivion. The map has a great chance of being bigger or at least the same size of Cyrodill.

[rolanda h]

Anyone think that the map will be more than just skyrim? Maybe it will include cyrodiil too? Ater all it is a direct sequel and skyrim is definitely smaller than cyrodiil.

I think "direct sequel" is inaccurate. Sure we don't know much about the story so far, but Beth has always made each ES game quite different, I doubt they'd merely make a direct sequel. Yes, Oblivion's events greatly influenced Sykrim's as far as we know, but remember the same thing was with Morrowind's events to Oblivion's, and I don't think anyone would consider Oblivion a direct sequel to Morrowind. Different setting, different characters, different time. It's all new. It just happens that Oblivion's events started the Empire's downfall, it doesn't meant it's a direct sequel by any means.

[Tania Bunic]

It is not a direct sequel, the source that claims that it is a direct sequel was a rumour and never confirmed. It's a chronological sequel that means it happens after the events of Oblivion but not continuing the events of Oblivion.

I don't think it will encompass more than Skyrim, compared to Cyrodill on a map, it is definately smaller, but that doesn't mean it will follow the same scale of Oblivion. The map has a great chance of being bigger or at least the same size of Cyrodill.

Well, remember. Morrowind was smaller, but they put more stuff in a little space. So size doesn't matter. Detail and content does.

[Taylor Thompson]

I think "direct sequel" is inaccurate. Sure we don't know much about the story so far, but Beth has always made each ES game quite different, I doubt they'd merely make a direct sequel. Yes, Oblivion's events greatly influenced Sykrim's as far as we know, but remember the same thing was with Morrowind's events to Oblivion's, and I don't think anyone would consider Oblivion a direct sequel to Morrowind. Different setting, different characters, different time. It's all new. It just happens that Oblivion's events started the Empire's downfall, it doesn't meant it's a direct sequel by any means.

You are right. But there is one more thing, I remember Todd, I think, saying that every Elder Scrolls numbered game will not and does not require the player to play the previous game so that he can understand what's going on and what's the lore about.

@Madcat124: As long as it is as big as Fallout 3's map, I am happy

[Causon-Chambers]

It is not a direct sequel, the source that claims that it is a direct sequel was a rumour and never confirmed. It's a chronological sequel that means it happens after the events of Oblivion but not continuing the events of Oblivion.

I don't think it will encompass more than Skyrim, compared to Cyrodill on a map, it is definately smaller, but that doesn't mean it will follow the same scale of Oblivion. The map has a great chance of being bigger or at least the same size of Cyrodill.

Good stuff thanks for the response. Hopefully the gi article has some info on the cities. How many is a reasonable number to expect? More or less than oblivion?

[Ray]

Good stuff thanks for the response. Hopefully the gi article has some info on the cities. How many is a reasonable number to expect? More or less than oblivion?

I think there are 8 cities. Same as oblivion excluding kvatch. I expect tons of small settlements and I cant wait to see what they do with the coast. And in lieu of Fallout 3 I expect exploring to be a lot more meaningful this time around so I think we can all expect to have a lot more fun wandering around than we did in Oblivion.

[Mrs. Patton]

Good stuff thanks for the response. Hopefully the gi article has some info on the cities. How many is a reasonable number to expect? More or less than oblivion?

I think we'll see much more smaller cities and a few giant cities.

[R.I.P]

Good stuff thanks for the response. Hopefully the gi article has some info on the cities. How many is a reasonable number to expect? More or less than oblivion?

If you go to this page on UESP: http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Lore:Skyrim

You can see that there are 8 main cities. However, I wouldn't be surprised if Bethesda expanded it to something more akin to Morrowind quantity of towns, settlements and cities.

[Rachel Tyson]

lol 8?!?!?!

no. the populist of skyrim is more divided into little towns more than big cities.

[sara OMAR]

If you go to this page on UESP: http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Lore:Skyrim

You can see that there are 8 main cities. However, I wouldn't be surprised if Bethesda expanded it to something more akin to Morrowind quantity of towns, settlements and cities.

If you check Morrowind's page, there's like 4 cities on Vvardenfell shown on the map. Obviously there's much more than that.

[Taylah Haines]

I think there are 8 cities. Same as oblivion excluding kvatch. I expect tons of small settlements and I cant wait to see what they do with the coast. And in lieu of Fallout 3 I expect exploring to be a lot more meaningful this time around so I think we can all expect to have a lot more fun wandering around than we did in Oblivion.

What do you mean you can't wait to see what they do with the coast?

[Sweet Blighty]

It is not a direct sequel, the source that claims that it is a direct sequel was a rumour and never confirmed. It's a chronological sequel that means it happens after the events of Oblivion but not continuing the events of Oblivion.

That isn't confirmed either, and just your OPINION as to what the game will be... yet you state it as a 100% confirmed fact. Just because its likely to not be a "direct sequel", does not mean it actually won't be.

[Matt Bigelow]

lol 8?!?!?!

no. the populist of skyrim is more divided into little towns more than big cities.

Look at the map :thumbsup:

[Danel]

Lol someone just told me that ********** has been scouring the earth trying to find TESV screens and couldn't find anything. If those guys can't find anything I doubt anyone got the magazine today.

I wish I lived in USA I need a subscription to GI...

EDIT : Edited out the website name.

[NO suckers In Here]

What do you mean you can't wait to see what they do with the coast?

Im not sure if anyone felt the same way but I feel like in Morrowind Bethesda was forced to pay a lot of attention into making the coast feel alive and full of mystery. In Oblivion the coast was not every focused on even around Anvil. I think this time around since the entire Northern half is bordered by water, Beth is going to again pay more attention to making that area feel interesting. I'm just using my imagination but after playing Point Lookout (Fallout) and the original game, I'm expecting exploring to be fun again. Oblivion had neat quests but exploring was not fun at all in my opinion.

[Thema]

That isn't confirmed either, and just your OPINION as to what the game will be... yet you state it as a 100% confirmed fact. Just because its likely to not be a "direct sequel", does not mean it actually won't be.

Yes, it's not confirmed. But IMO, the chances of being a direct sequel to Oblivion, continuing right where Oblivion ended is close to 0%. Why? Two facts:

-TES numbered games have never been direct sequels. While anything can happen, I don't think Skyrim will be a direct sequel.
-This:

You are right. But there is one more thing, I remember Todd, I think, saying that every Elder Scrolls numbered game will not and does not require the player to play the previous game so that he can understand what's going on and what's the lore about.

Also, Infernal City as being canon is now part of the timeline and accepted as something that happened, that means it can only be a direct sequel if it continues where Infernal City ended rather than Oblivion.
Though these are all my opnions, I believe I might be right, and I would be really surprised if it isn't what I just said.

[Sammygirl]

And Silvade, usually game developers use books to create hype for the next game and fill up the gaps. Since The Infernal City takes place after Oblivion, I think we can safely say Skyrim takes place something like 200 years after Oblivion (when the book takes place). Books were written as prequels or such, but I never heard about a book taking place after a game that the following game didn't follow the events of the book. It doesn't mean it can't happen, but everything points toward Skyrim not being a direct sequel. The rumour was started by some people who barely know anything about the whole TES series, probably only played Oblivion.

[Richus Dude]

That isn't confirmed either, and just your OPINION as to what the game will be... yet you state it as a 100% confirmed fact. Just because its likely to not be a "direct sequel", does not mean it actually won't be.

The trailer for the game says and I quote "For the time after Oblivion opened" I would hope to think this would make it rather obvious its after the Oblivion crisis since the entire trailer talks about things that happen AFTER Oblivion.

[Kelly Osbourne Kelly]

The trailer for the game says and I quote "For the time after Oblivion opened" I would hope to think this would make it rather obvious its after the Oblivion crisis since the entire trailer talks about things that happen AFTER Oblivion.

Well I'm not sure about what you're wanting to tell, that it's likely a direct sequel? Direct or not, we already know it's taking place after Oblivion. I think that means nothing, it could be directly after as it could be hundreds of years after, it was just told to help put the story in time. Plus, if you look closely at the carving, you'd see Akulakhan somewhere. As far as we know, it doesn't mean anything, maybe only important events that happened to the Empire to tell how fragile it has become, I don't know.

[Maeva]

I don't see any good reason why Skyrim should be a sequel on Oblivion! It was rumored before the announcement of Skyrim, so in my opinion it will have nothing to do with Oblivion or go further on it. (this is my opinion i ment no personal assaults with this)