Meet the Devs #13 : V - Skyrim

» Tue May 03, 2011 12:31 am

Do you consciously make/follow lore or does it just happen?

» Mon May 02, 2011 6:48 pm

Is anyone in your team friends with Todd Howard, or is it an "only-work" relationship with all you guys?

» Mon May 02, 2011 7:57 pm

Four questions (comments):

1. Do any of the devs have a creative writing background? Like a BA or an MFA? (I just applied to three MFA programs ... so just curious ...)

2. Do you ever look at modders work and say, "Wow . . . I wish I'd thought of that . . ." or "That is just freakin' awesome . . ." If so, whose work do you admire? (This has probably been asked too many times before - sorry!)

3. I'm curious who wrote the "Shadow Over Hackdirt" quest in Oblivion. This quest hooked me on Oblivion. When my character got to Hackdirt and I got the Lovecraft reference (I own multiple copies of about everything he wrote - and during a recent trip to Seattle, I spent another $40 on an illustrated collection), I smiled and thought, "This is too cool." Whoever wrote that should take a bow.

4. I'm curious what it's like being a woman in a male dominated industry. Seriously - does it frustrate you to read through 13 dev threads and read all the references to "guys" on the team? Or am I being too sensitive . . .

~ Dani ~

» Tue May 03, 2011 5:31 am

When are we going to be able to kick dudes in the nuts as a hand-to-hand mastery perk? Are you guys working on that?

It's a dragon shout you can learn.

» Tue May 03, 2011 12:05 am

Any hockey fans at Bethesda?

» Mon May 02, 2011 9:53 pm

Ok I have a really important question. What are you guys doing answering our questions and not working on Skyrim?!

» Tue May 03, 2011 8:48 am

Ok I have a really important question. What are you guys doing answering our questions and not working on Skyrim?!

Yea anyways. Dont make me get Todd on the phone. Back to work minions! Muhahahaha.

bliviongate:

No but seriously. Can I fly my horse in Skyrim?

» Tue May 03, 2011 1:03 am

i got a question will the info next week be good stuff that will pop us open like ripe melons?

» Tue May 03, 2011 1:13 am

It's a dragon shout you can learn.

Yup, the really high pitched one....... :wink:

» Mon May 02, 2011 6:12 pm

Question: Any car enthusiasts amongst the Devs? What's your dream car and do you happen to own it already?

4. I'm curious what it's like being a woman in a male dominated industry. Seriously - does it frustrate you to read through 13 dev threads and read all the references to "guys" on the team? Or am I being too sensitive . . .

I think that when most people use the term 'guys', they're referring to a group of people, not just to a group of males.

» Tue May 03, 2011 6:32 am

Has there ever been a time when you guys had a meeting about some new gameplay thing, and while everybody is discussing it, somebody shouts out "THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID!"?

How often do people say that at Bethesda?

» Tue May 03, 2011 6:29 am

Any of you ever play champions online?

» Tue May 03, 2011 3:55 am

Four questions (comments):

1. Do any of the devs have a creative writing background? Like a BA or an MFA? (I just applied to three MFA programs ... so just curious ...)

2. Do you ever look at modders work and say, "Wow . . . I wish I'd thought of that . . ." or "That is just freakin' awesome . . ." If so, whose work do you admire? (This has probably been asked too many times before - sorry!)

3. I'm curious who wrote the "Shadow Over Hackdirt" quest in Oblivion. This quest hooked me on Oblivion. When my character got to Hackdirt and I got the Lovecraft reference (I own multiple copies of about everything he wrote - and during a recent trip to Seattle, I spent another $40 on an illustrated collection), I smiled and thought, "This is too cool." Whoever wrote that should take a bow.

4. I'm curious what it's like being a woman in a male dominated industry. Seriously - does it frustrate you to read through 13 dev threads and read all the references to "guys" on the team? Or am I being too sensitive . . .

~ Dani ~

I second these questions. Please answer at least one. :cookie:

» Tue May 03, 2011 12:24 am

Are you going to see Scream 4 tomorrow? I'm excited!

Oh and on a side note.............Would you sign the petition? :sweat:

BTW...........please don't ever pull a Bioware on us and start rushing out games meant to be on the same level as COD. I don't need two of my favorite game devs turning on me like that :cry:

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» Tue May 03, 2011 5:51 am

Are you going to see Scream 4 tomorrow? I'm excited!

Oh and on a side note.............Would you sign the petition? :sweat:

BTW...........please don't ever pull a Bioware on us and start rushing out games meant to be on the same level as COD. I don't need two of my favorite game devs turning on me like that :cry:

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I loved Mass Effect 1+2 though!
In some ways, more than KOTOR, in some, not as much.

Btw, what's you're opinion on KOTOR 2? I haven't beaten it yet.

» Tue May 03, 2011 5:08 am

It was actually easier than homebrewing beer. There wasn't much of a "cooking" process, so much as a warming up of the honey. It just takes longer to ferment.
If you've ever homebrewed beer, there's no reason not to try making mead

Are you a big drunken Nord? Or play one?? If so I admire that. :foodndrink:

» Tue May 03, 2011 8:10 am

Opinions on Dar-Ma?

Uh.... Seriously? You again?!? ....

» Mon May 02, 2011 11:51 pm

Is Todd someone that comes and smiles and says Hi! Or are you his slaves :ermm:

» Tue May 03, 2011 6:43 am

what gener do you prefer, comedy, accion, romance, etc?

» Mon May 02, 2011 9:02 pm

Are you a big drunken Nord? Or play one?? If so I admire that. :foodndrink:

Yes

» Mon May 02, 2011 9:19 pm

Do you enjoy melons?

» Tue May 03, 2011 9:11 am

As much as we all love the work you put into the TES games (It is VERY appreciated) do you ever regret going into the gaming business? I mean you guys put in a bunch of hours, and then you end up cutting a lot of the stuff that you were looking forward to and worked so hard on.
On the other hand, what is your favorite part of the business?

» Tue May 03, 2011 9:09 am

now then a good question

what is your favorite elder scrolls race and why?

» Mon May 02, 2011 10:48 pm

Any music you listen to that inspires you in developing skyrim. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEpcS1r9-m4&feature=related < personally this got me thinking about skyrim.

» Tue May 03, 2011 4:42 am

Are any of you hockey fans?? If so... who do you think will win the cup this year?