[Katey Meyer]

Did they actually say they weren't?

Yes, yes they did. Or maybe that was my common sense talking...

[phil walsh]

Did they actually say they weren't?

Did they say that they weren't going to announce TES:V in the August GI? No.

[Manuel rivera]

I do not see them making a TES movie especially if it is about a game. If they were making a movie it would be a canon.

I dunno... maybe I am the only one here who actually enjoys the fun of "guessing"... I get that we all want the next game, yeah I think thats a given since we are on the Elder Scrolls Forum... but isn't it fun to scour the inter-webs and use logic to theorize possibility just for the heck of it? I love the fact that people come up with crazy ideas that are far from possible and that there are others that really take it too seriously, but honestly, I like the game of it, the fun of being wrong without consequence, and at the end of the day, sure, it means nothing at all... but none of the forums really actually do more than perhaps peripherally influence a bit of BGS dev... and that may be only limited to M'aiq... I think the point of these forums is a place for fans to share in the giddy id stemming from appreciation of the great work of BGS. When it comes to speculation, it is a game onto itself... personally, I have made it a wonderful little hobby with spreadsheets and algorithms, and have had a wonderful ride. I have a statistics and probability text book that I read for fun... and who the hell would do that?!? Well not me normally! It is a great way to pass the time before we get what we want. So to those who are so discouraged that we have no info yet, I say that means that the game isn't over yet... it will be wonderful when we get the announcement, but that is like the end to the MQ. It is satisfying, but in a way kinda sad... but then again, I only decided to actually create a profile because I really had something important to share... I "lurked" for years as a fan... it was speculation that made me post, not critique.

This

I enjoy the fun of guessing, immensely. I am the only person I know besides my brother who plays and likes Elder Scrolls games. It is interesting to talk and hear opinions of other TES lovers. This place is my home away from home while im in my home. It would be no where near as fun without this thread.

[D IV]

Obviously, everyone here must be at least a little excited. And if they aren't now, they will be whenever we get an official word. My question, is anybody nervous?

I'm not nervous because I was disappointed with Oblivion and am worried that any new game might suffer similar problems. I'm worried that even if they release a game that satisfies every one of my criteria for a good game, I still won't feel that "pull" I first got playing Morrowind. I know there are people on the forums whose favorite game is still Daggerfall, and I'm nervous that I might feel the same way, regardless of if I approve of all the mechanics of a newer game.

I don't know what it is...if it's the nostalgia, the youthful inexperience of my first expose to TES, or the fact that for the past two years, my favorite games have been shooters like Call of Duty, where I play almost exclusively online and ignore the missions entirely. Guess I just have to wait and see.

[Rachie Stout]

That is simply to protect the name in case they actually did, at some point want to. They are not making an Oblivion movie.

You know what, considering the thread I'm in, it'd be best if I did this:

THEY ARE NOT MAKING AN OBLIVION MOVIE

Im with you on this one, but if they did make a TES movie like others have said wouldn't be based on a game, maybe just common lore. And if it was made please don't use M. Night Shyamalan..

[JeSsy ArEllano]

That is simply to protect the name in case they actually did, at some point want to. They are not making an Oblivion movie.

You know what, considering the thread I'm in, it'd be best if I did this:

THEY ARE NOT MAKING AN OBLIVION MOVIE

I give it three treads before this comes back up.

[Latino HeaT]

I bet everyone thirty septims that TES 5 won't be announced in the next GI! (Less then 10 days to be proven right!)

[Carys]

:celebration: I am very excited. And to think that we will be hearing about it this year!

What is your source for that?

[Sebrina Johnstone]

Well theyre ready to show it now. So theres no reason not to.

[Daramis McGee]

Well theyre ready to show it now. So theres no reason not to.

Except for all the perfectly good reasons that is, like

• They're publishing Fallout NV, which is mid-hype cycle and nearing its release window
  
• All the buzz in the universe is used up for the next few months by titles like Halo Reach, CoD Black Ops, RB3, WoW Cataclysm, Civ 5...
  
• Todd said they have stuff they -could- show if they -had- to, that doesn't mean they're ready to put their best foot forward

I'm happy just knowing they're deep into the work, and honestly I wouldn't cry if we didn't hear anything concrete until Q1, even late Q1 2011.

I figure there is a good gap to make a big announcement in December, after all the big fall/holiday releases have hit and had their week in the sun, so off hand that is the earliest I would expect an announcement, but I wouldn't count on it.

[Kelly Upshall]

A cellphone game doesn't need "Taverns you can come back to" as Todd mentioned.

Where did you get this quote?

I thought I read all the articles and listened to all the interviews already.

[Alexander Lee]

Except for all the perfectly good reasons that is, like

• They're publishing Fallout NV, which is mid-hype cycle and nearing its release window

I'm not even going to bother trying to say what's wrong with that theory as it will just come back in the next page :brokencomputer:

• All the buzz in the universe is used up for the next few months by titles like Halo Reach, CoD Black Ops, RB3, WoW Cataclysm, Civ 5...

So why isn't CoD stepping back because RB3 is being buzzed, or why isn't RB3 stepping back because WoW is being buzzed, or why isn't Civ5 stepping back because Halo is being buzzed etc. *sigh* why do I bother :sadvaultboy: Alright! Long-rant short, the world can stand having multiple games being buzzed and hyped at the same time, gamers can keep their eyes on a multitude of games, and announced games will have very little impact on games which have already been released. If TES was announced two days before CoD is released, I fail to see how that will possibly impact sales of either, not only because they are two completely different genres, but also because they are going to be released at two completely different times!

• Todd said they have stuff they -could- show if they -had- to, that doesn't mean they're ready to put their best foot forward

This i do agree with you, but for a slightly different reason. Todd is teasing, quite plain and simple. I think it may be a sign that marketing for TES may be on the rise soon and Beth will be trying to remind everyone about how great the TES series is. I predict the beginning of a rise in TES related hype from Beth's side on things like their podcasts, newsletter and blog. When they are fully ready to do what they do, then they'll do it. For all we know they might just be waiting for a free GI cover slot.

I'm happy just knowing they're deep into the work, and honestly I wouldn't cry if we didn't hear anything concrete until Q1, even late Q1 2011.

I figure there is a good gap to make a big announcement in December, after all the big fall/holiday releases have hit and had their week in the sun, so off hand that is the earliest I would expect an announcement, but I wouldn't count on it.

I think you're right, my guess is that we may see an announcement between September and March. My own gut feeling which I am not pushing forward at all. Feel free to rip apart, but, meh!

That is simply to protect the name in case they actually did, at some point want to. They are not making an Oblivion movie.

You know what, considering the thread I'm in, it'd be best if I did this:

THEY ARE NOT MAKING AN OBLIVION MOVIE

I give it three treads before this comes back up.

I give it one thread before everybody forgets and ideas start popping into their heads again, just sayin' :whistling:


@Syltstrider

I think what you said sums up perfectly what it's like in the speculation thread (except the part about the math book and the algoritithims, I don't do that) I enjoy the intellectual banter and back-lash we have here as much as the next person, but for me, even though I may not look like I enjoy it, the best part of this whole thread, is getting some of the crazy theories that people putting forward and then typing a long rant about how it can't possibly be right. We have our own disfunctional little family in this thread, I am reminded of the Leeroy Jenkins clip, we have our mathematician (Syltstrider) our leaders (Stain and Antibody) our l33ts (old-timers) and our n00bs (laymen), then we have the occasional crazy person who comes in so innocently, not even aware that he will be ripped apart (guns in TES suggestions, WoW style multiplayer sggestions, etc.)

If you're asking what the point to this long rant is, I have absolutely no idea. Alright, I <3 you guys! Later.


EDIT-again:

SUGGESTION: We all put in our sigs important stuff like the difference between the developers and the publishers, that oblivion will not be a movie, that news announced on April 1st is likely to be an april's fool prank, etc. that way less people will make mistakes.

[SHAWNNA-KAY]

Hey guys, guess who is sitting in someone else's dorm room in Maryland not twenty minutes from the BGS offices?

Hint: I am. Now I need to figure out if they are open on Saturday anyways. (EDIT: Just checked, they aren't. A pity).

Anyways, I've been on the road for the past several days, so I haven't gotten the chance to listen to the podcast yet. Since we aren't breaking out the booze, I'm assuming Todd didn't spill the beans. However, since we're not weeping, I'm guessing that any subtle hints were okay?

[Kitana Lucas]

This i do agree with you, but for a slightly different reason. Todd is teasing, quite plain and simple. I think it may be a sign that marketing for TES may be on the rise soon and Beth will be trying to remind everyone about how great the TES series is. I predict the beginning of a rise in TES related hype from Beth's side on things like their podcasts, newsletter and blog. When they are fully ready to do what they do, then they'll do it. For all we know they might just be waiting for a free GI cover slot.

But we dont actually knopw its TES, he never said that, so he cant be advertising hype for it since no anouncement has ben made that it even exists.

Hint: I am.

Storm into thier offices and demand information on TESV.

[Pants]

Where did you get this quote?

I thought I read all the articles and listened to all the interviews already.

I believe he's referring to when Todd said something at QuakeCon about not being able to blow up a tavern, so you can come back to it or something.

[Add Meeh]

Anyways, I've been on the road for the past several days, so I haven't gotten the chance to listen to the podcast yet. Since we aren't breaking out the booze, I'm assuming Todd didn't spill the beans. However, since we're not weeping, I'm guessing that any subtle hints were okay?

He pretty much said some of the things he said in the Eurogamer interview. That the timing isn't right to announce their project, but if they were forced to they could do it, and that "there's a lot of game to play", and the game just looks incredible.

And Todd did say specifically "timing". That really makes me think they're ready, just Bethesda Softworks isn't ready yet.

[kitten maciver]

I believe he's referring to when Todd said something at QuakeCon about not being able to blow up a tavern, so you can come back to it or something.

Ah, I remember that, something about how fully destructible environments wouldn't be suitable for his games.

Thanks.

[Natasha Callaghan]

I bet everyone thirty septims that TES 5 won't be announced in the next GI! (Less then 10 days to be proven right!)

It wont. Bioshock Infinite was heavily hinted at being the next GI cover by an article on GI's site. The next cover that has a chance of being TES V is the November cover.

[Heather Stewart]

if they release a game that satisfies every one of my criteria for a good game, I still won't feel that "pull" I first got playing Morrowind.

This is true for a lot of stuff. The first taste you get of a series usually sticks around as the best. You know, it's all about first impressions. If you are hoping for a game that will go above and beyond your first impression, you might as well give up now, because you're never going to relive that first moment of pure glory again. All you can really hope for is some amazing moments in future games. (Which I know I had when I first stepped out of the imperial sewers in Oblivion...)

[Daddy Cool!]

This is true for a lot of stuff. The first taste you get of a series usually sticks around as the best. You know, it's all about first impressions. If you are hoping for a game that will go above and beyond your first impression, you might as well give up now, because you're never going to relive that first moment of pure glory again. All you can really hope for is some amazing moments in future games. (Which I know I had when I first stepped out of the imperial sewers in Oblivion...)

This! This post should also end all "Morrowind vs Oblivion" discussions because people generally love the game they played first.

[Natasha Biss]

That is simply to protect the name in case they actually did, at some point want to. They are not making an Oblivion movie.

You know what, considering the thread I'm in, it'd be best if I did this:

THEY ARE NOT MAKING AN OBLIVION MOVIE

Because you don't want them to make a movie you say they won't. Movies based on games are bad usually, but there is no reason to freak out at a little speculation.

[BRIANNA]

Because you don't want them to make a movie you say they won't. Movies based on games are bad usually, but there is no reason to freak out at a little speculation.

I like speculating as much as the next guy but Martut was not speculating. He said "Also they're making a movie on Oblivion." That isn't speculating, that's saying something as if it is a fact when it obviously isn't. Hence the need for the big, bold red letters. There is a difference between "freaking out" and "stopping the spread of a rumor before it starts." Before you say the big red words weren't necessary, people still post about that April Fools prank from Planet Elder Scrolls, a prank that, while painfully obvious it was fake, people still believe to this day. Hence my worry that people would believe they're actually making an Oblivion movie when it'd be ridiculous to think they are. As for my reasoning for why they aren't making one, no, it isn't because "I don't want them to," it's because the trademarks are from 2004, and because they also have a motion picture trademark for Fallout and Skyrim. They even have a trademark for a TV show for Fallout. They are protecting their assets, nothing more.

[Matt Terry]

This! This post should also end all "Morrowind vs Oblivion" discussions because people generally love the game they played first.

I played Morrowind first. I like Daggerfall more than it. And Oblivion even more than Daggerfall.

[Sophie Miller]

I like speculating as much as the next guy but Martut was not speculating. He said "Also they're making a movie on Oblivion." That isn't speculating, that's saying something as if it is a fact when it obviously isn't. Hence the need for the big, bold red letters. There is a difference between "freaking out" and "stopping the spread of a rumor before it starts." Before you say the big red words weren't necessary, people still post about that April Fools prank from Planet Elder Scrolls, a prank that, while painfully obvious it was fake, people still believe to this day. Hence my worry that people would believe they're actually making an Oblivion movie when it'd be ridiculous to think they are. As for my reasoning for why they aren't making one, no, it isn't because "I don't want them to," it's because the trademarks are from 2004, and because they also have a motion picture trademark for Fallout and Skyrim. They even have a trademark for a TV show for Fallout. They are protecting their assets, nothing more.

My bad. ^_^

That was the first time I heard anything about it, so I was assuming it might have been missed. It was a new-ish copyright too. (August 12, 2010)

I wasn't saying it in a good or a bad way, and honestly I didn't mean that they were. That was my way, (a very bad way, at that) of putting it out there that were was a copyright on a movie.

And I forgot to take out the "They're making a movie on Oblivion" when I edited it... ugh. :facepalm: 'Twas in that very short moment of "Ooh, looky here" that I posted. Shoulda thought about it more, sorry.

[LuCY sCoTT]

I like speculating as much as the next guy but Martut was not speculating. He said "Also they're making a movie on Oblivion." That isn't speculating, that's saying something as if it is a fact when it obviously isn't. Hence the need for the big, bold red letters. There is a difference between "freaking out" and "stopping the spread of a rumor before it starts." Before you say the big red words weren't necessary, people still post about that April Fools prank from Planet Elder Scrolls, a prank that, while painfully obvious it was fake, people still believe to this day. Hence my worry that people would believe they're actually making an Oblivion movie when it'd be ridiculous to think they are. As for my reasoning for why they aren't making one, no, it isn't because "I don't want them to," it's because the trademarks are from 2004, and because they also have a motion picture trademark for Fallout and Skyrim. They even have a trademark for a TV show for Fallout. They are protecting their assets, nothing more.

This, and note the emphasis. The beth boards are a rather small group of people when you consider how many people have played the series and actually care where it's headed. People usually come to their own conclusion about things and stick with them, surprisingly a lot of people do believe everything they hear on the internet. It is sad, and that is why one of our duties as devoted TES speculators is to right those wrongs, may favourite part of this thread. :wink_smile: