Meet the Devs #13 : V

» Tue May 03, 2011 5:57 am

With Skyrim's announcement on Saturday, we're excited to open up our latest Bethesda Game Studios' Meet The Devs thread. This thread is your opportunity to get to know the developers working on Skyrim. Should be fun as you'll run into some familiar friends, as well as plenty of new folks to the team.

Please keep in mind this thread is NOT for asking questions to the developers related to Skyrim. There will be a time to ask questions, but not yet, and not in this series of threads. Our amazing forum moderators will keep an eye on posts that aren't in line with the theme of the thread.

Just wanted to post a quick hello to everyone on the forums. Thanks for being here and keeping TES going. Yes, we read a lot of it, and have been for a long time. It's great to finally see a "V - Skyrim" section on here along with Morrowind and Oblivion. Like you, we're fans too, and we're just as excited about this game. The whole team at BGS has been giving this their all for the last several years. The next 11 months should be fun, and this is a great place for the team to hear from you. No, we can't give away info early, so don’t bait us into trouble!

Thanks again for all your support, not just now, but for the last 16 years.

todd

http://www.gamesas.com/index.php?/topic/1167784-meet-the-devs-12/
http://www.gamesas.com/index.php?/topic/1164248-meet-the-devs-11/
http://www.gamesas.com/index.php?/topic/1161746-meet-the-devs-10/
http://www.gamesas.com/index.php?/topic/1157772-meet-the-devs-9/
http://www.gamesas.com/index.php?/topic/1154710-meet-the-devs-8/
http://www.gamesas.com/index.php?/topic/1151553-meet-the-devs-7/
http://www.gamesas.com/index.php?/topic/1151230-meet-the-devs-6/
http://www.gamesas.com/index.php?/topic/1150155-meet-the-devs-5/
http://www.gamesas.com/index.php?/topic/1149548-meet-the-devs-4/
http://www.gamesas.com/index.php?/topic/1149314-meet-the-devs-3/
http://www.gamesas.com/index.php?/topic/1148935-meet-the-devs-2/
http://www.gamesas.com/index.php?/topic/1148850-meet-the-devs/

» Tue May 03, 2011 10:45 am

Do any of you watch Spartacus?

» Mon May 02, 2011 10:58 pm

Just reposting a question from that last thread that I posted shortly before the lock:

1) Hard, I usually don't get through a full playthrough on them when they're completed. I see all the possibilities and things that could have been but had to cut because of time, etc.

How many devs would you say feel the same as you? Does that just happen to the programmers and other people involved in making the core structure of the game, or are artists and so on affected? I'd hate to hear that nobody at Bethesda can fully enjoy their games when they finish them...

» Mon May 02, 2011 9:11 pm

1. What is your favorite website?
2. Do any of you like House? I've been watching it for a few years and I love it!
3. If you could chose a gaming company to work with, would it still be Bethesda? (Your job is at stake

)
4. Do you appreciate all of the hype you get towards your new games, especially the TES series or do you think some people take it too far?
5. Do you think many modern war FPS's are just spit out with the same mechanics with a new story thrown on top of it? I believe this is done too often and its quite annoying. I have nothing against FPS's but I would like to play a good one every once in a while.

Thanks for answering!

» Tue May 03, 2011 6:57 am

I remember when I saw the vid on gameinformer when Todd took them on a tour of BGS and I remember the part when he showed the gym and I saw some guys practicing mixed martial arts. So one question:

What are your guy's favorite martial arts movie star?

Mine is Bruce Lee.

» Tue May 03, 2011 4:51 am

Is anyone in the office Scottish?

Is anyone part of a cult?

» Tue May 03, 2011 9:05 am

Has Peter Molyneux ever disappointed you, let you down or otherwise caused you to curl up into the fetal position, naked, shivering and completely bereft of any reason to keep on living?

» Mon May 02, 2011 8:14 pm

Do you think it's unfair the way games are rated? I always thought that it was messed up that a game needs to break 7.9 to be successful. You would figure that 5.0 would be the average game wouldn't you?

» Tue May 03, 2011 1:11 am

Who's the best dressed person at the office?

» Tue May 03, 2011 12:31 am

Do any of you watch Spartacus?

Yes, quite a few of us are fans. I use it as reference as well because I love the style. I get alot of inspiration form it for TesV

I remember when I saw the vid on gameinformer when Todd took them on a tour of BGS and I remember the part when he showed the gym and I saw some guys practicing mixed martial arts. So one question:

What are your guy's favorite martial arts movie star?

Mine is Bruce Lee.

Bruce Lee is awesome. Ive also been watching quite a few John Woo movies lately and they are great although hes a director. I also like Jet Lee.

» Mon May 02, 2011 7:46 pm

What is your biggest inspiration during the rough times in developing?

» Mon May 02, 2011 8:51 pm

do any of you have a personal favorite npc or race in the elder scrolls

» Tue May 03, 2011 5:19 am

Yes, quite a few of us are fans. I use it as reference as well because I love the style. I get alot of inspiration form it for TesV

Bruce Lee is awesome. Ive also been watching quite a few John Woo movies lately and they are great although hes a director. I also like Jet Lee.

I remember the first time I saw one his movies and I was amazed on how fast he was! I mean I can punch and kick very fast, fyi I'm a black belt, anyway when I saw how fast he was I like holy crap!! :toughninja: I do not really care for Chuck Norris he will never be as great as Bruce Lee! :toughninja: Sorry Chuck Norris fans :sweat:

» Mon May 02, 2011 9:44 pm

if bethesda ever did make a multiplayer TES game, would/how often would you play it? also do you think someone would be able to beat you

» Tue May 03, 2011 9:00 am

Do the programmers ever end up having to work late hours and/or weekends?

» Mon May 02, 2011 11:01 pm

Do you think it's unfair the way games are rated? I always thought that it was messed up that a game needs to break 7.9 to be successful. You would figure that 5.0 would be the average game wouldn't you?

I never got that, a 1-10 scale is supposed to be even, how complicated is that? That's why I stick to independant reviewers for the most part, regualr people with regular opinions.

EDIT: Oh right, a question....uhm...So, how about that game last night huh?

» Tue May 03, 2011 2:40 am

Repost:
Dear Beloved Developers ;P
Gaming Laptops or Gaming PCs?
or Macs =_=

» Mon May 02, 2011 8:31 pm

Throughout your entire working carrier what was your *worst: single job / occupation / worksite?

* This would be "least accommodating" to all you hair splitters.

» Mon May 02, 2011 10:48 pm

Who would make the best companion in Skyrim...

Legolas, Boba Fett, or the Adoring Fan's great great great grandson? :shifty:

» Tue May 03, 2011 2:45 am

5. Do you think many modern war FPS's are just spit out with the same mechanics with a new story thrown on top of it? I believe this is done too often and its quite annoying. I have nothing against FPS's but I would like to play a good one every once in a while.

I heartily recommend Bulletstorm to blast away those repetitive modern shooter blues. Sadly, the best quotes are unprintable in a family-friendly forum :hubbahubba:

Do the programmers ever end up having to work late hours and/or weekends?

Most certainly. I don't think anyone here actually wants to work lots of extra hours, but we do it for you guys! :biggrin:

» Tue May 03, 2011 9:55 am

Just reposting a question from that last thread that I posted shortly before the lock:

How many devs would you say feel the same as you? Does that just happen to the programmers and other people involved in making the core structure of the game, or are artists and so on affected? I'd hate to hear that nobody at Bethesda can fully enjoy their games when they finish them...

For the record, that statement is based on my one shipped title in the industry, which was not a Bethesda game
Also, I'm not a programmer

» Mon May 02, 2011 8:52 pm

Two questions

First:
Do you watch Doctor Who? What do you think about the ir? Who's your favourite Doctor?

Second:
Was working in Bethesda a dream come true? or Did the opportunity just popped up?

» Mon May 02, 2011 10:30 pm

Most certainly. I don't think anyone here actually wants to work lots of extra hours, but we do it for you guys! :biggrin:

-_- Yeah, sometimes I have to wonder, whilst I'm romping around a Bethesda world, just how much overtime was poured into it, and I feel a twinge of guilt. Just know that all the effort you guys put forth, both individually and collectively, is vastly appreciated.

For any of you coders over there, do you have any interesting non-job-related (and not necessarily gaming-related) personal projects that you've been working on or have in mind?

» Tue May 03, 2011 8:03 am

This is to you Thunderjunk:

What is your favorite poweranger?

» Tue May 03, 2011 10:24 am

Any of you read the Iain M. Banks Culture novels
and
any of the team listen to Frank Zappa?