New IGN Article (No New Info) : V

» Tue Jul 19, 2011 12:47 am

Fun article over at IGN. Haven't seen it posted here yet, so I just wanted to share it. A fun "5 Reasons Why Skyrim will Rock" feature. Number 5 is my most anticipated.

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/118/1181905p1.html

» Mon Jul 18, 2011 1:45 pm

Fun article over at IGN. Haven't seen it posted here yet, so I just wanted to share it. A fun "5 Reasons Why Skyrim will Rock" feature. Number 5 is my most anticipated.

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/118/1181905p1.html

lol Nice! Thanks for posting! :tops:

» Mon Jul 18, 2011 7:46 pm

Oh new article. I was expecting a repost of the IGN dragon sketch thing. And we start off with a John Romero quote. Lovely. Toss in a Warren Spector one and we're set.

» Tue Jul 19, 2011 12:15 am

This was a nice read, thank you :foodndrink:...

» Mon Jul 18, 2011 7:25 pm

Lafferty said there's over 500 activities in the world!

» Mon Jul 18, 2011 11:28 am

He mentions DLC for dragon mounting.... great.

I realize it won't happen, but seriously? I thought it was just new forum members that hoped for that.

» Mon Jul 18, 2011 2:11 pm

Just want to reply to a post from a duplicate thread (it was locked).

I am surprised at the lack of complaints regarding the downgrade to a 3 stat system with Skyrim. Then again, mods do tend to remove the threads they dont like. To the people who complain about stat mechanics as a well known and used game challenge (resource management and choice & consequence), I would recommend trying to find pleasure in another genre. It reminds me of the people who would claim to love football but want less physical confrontation and player names being on the screen.

It is a sad day when all games have to conform to this casual and often brainless form first/third person action hack and slash entertainment because the masses cant seem to enjoy diversity in game mechanics and challenge mechanics.

Well, actually by the way Bethesda is designing the game, it sounds like they are telling people like you to go find another game... -shrugs-

And maybe you haven't checked, but there are just as many arguments for the new system, arguments that the game is just as complex as before (some argue that its more complex), but now done better.

You don't have to agree with me or anyone else for that matter (I'm sure you won't, and thats your right), but at least don't come in here talking as if people who disagree with you are just a bunch of hack and slash lovers who don't "enjoy diversity and challenge in game mechanics". I've been playing role playings games since they were text based MUDs and roguelikes. I've been here through the D&D years. I've played TES since Daggerfall. Yet I still think the new setup is an improvement. Surprised?

» Mon Jul 18, 2011 1:47 pm

so many ACTIVITIES!!

» Tue Jul 19, 2011 3:45 am

Well, at least I don't have to worry that completing the main quest will rid the world of dragons to fight.

» Tue Jul 19, 2011 3:50 am

500 activities are a lot! I wonder what kind of activities. Probably includes jobs.

I wonder if they call tavern brawls activities.

» Mon Jul 18, 2011 4:18 pm

Just want to reply to a post from a duplicate thread (it was locked).

Well, actually by the way Bethesda is designing the game, it sounds like they are telling people like you to go find another game... -shrugs-

And maybe you haven't checked, but there are just as many arguments for the new system, arguments that the game is just as complex as before (some argue that its more complex), but now done better.

You don't have to agree with me or anyone else for that matter (I'm sure you won't, and thats your right), but at least don't come in here talking as if people who disagree with you are just a bunch of hack and slash lovers who don't "enjoy diversity and challenge in game mechanics". I've been playing role playings games since they were text based MUDs and roguelikes. I've been here through the D&D years. I've played TES since Daggerfall. Yet I still think the new setup is an improvement. Surprised?

-Claps- Well done sir, my (imaginary) hat off to you.

Speaking of the new system, I've been meaning to do an overview topic of it since Spring. Should get around to it.

» Mon Jul 18, 2011 7:04 pm

There are 150 dungeons now!!!????? Last i heard there were 120.

» Mon Jul 18, 2011 1:49 pm

I'm certain these 500 activities include blacksmithing, woodcutting, mining, cooking, and alchemy.

But, I wonder if these 500 activities means new hope for the possibility of fishing.

And perhaps with the new friendship/relationship/marriage system, I wonder if there will be activities you can do with your friend/partner (And, no, I'm not talking about that activity :hubbahubba: ). Maybe you can, like, fish with a buddy, or take your lady dancing.

And would tavern brawls be considered one of the 500 activities?

Gosh, my mind is still blowing up at the mention of 500 ACTIVITIES!

» Tue Jul 19, 2011 4:00 am

yeah, it would be fair to say...I'M STILL EXCITED :celebration:

» Tue Jul 19, 2011 12:00 am

That's the first I've heard of 500 activities. I mean what on earth are they? I can think of more than a dozen off the top of my head, but 500!!! Maybe we will be able to stand over a seed we've planted and glitch the game as it grows... I just don't know.

» Mon Jul 18, 2011 12:33 pm

Just want to reply to a post from a duplicate thread (it was locked).

Well, actually by the way Bethesda is designing the game, it sounds like they are telling people like you to go find another game... -shrugs-

And maybe you haven't checked, but there are just as many arguments for the new system, arguments that the game is just as complex as before (some argue that its more complex), but now done better.

You don't have to agree with me or anyone else for that matter (I'm sure you won't, and thats your right), but at least don't come in here talking as if people who disagree with you are just a bunch of hack and slash lovers who don't "enjoy diversity and challenge in game mechanics". I've been playing role playings games since they were text based MUDs and roguelikes. I've been here through the D&D years. I've played TES since Daggerfall. Yet I still think the new setup is an improvement. Surprised?

Agreed. Just because you aren't forced to deal with tons of numbers and lists doesn't mean you aren't playing an RPG. It's called ROLE PLAYING GAME. How am I to feel I am my role if I am constantly looking at lists and numbers? "We just want to suspend the disbelief that you are in this fantasy world". It's not a matter of getting rid of the numbers, but rather hiding them under the gameplay...kind of like life, you know? Anyways, well said man. I totally agree! Damn straight!

» Mon Jul 18, 2011 5:06 pm

Lol Dragon mounting

» Mon Jul 18, 2011 5:52 pm

Agreed. Just because you aren't forced to deal with tons of numbers and lists doesn't mean you aren't playing an RPG. It's called ROLE PLAYING GAME. How am I to feel I am my role if I am constantly looking at lists and numbers? "We just want to suspend the disbelief that you are in this fantasy world". It's not a matter of getting rid of the numbers, but rather hiding them under the gameplay...kind of like life, you know? Anyways, well said man. I totally agree! Damn straight!

Yes this, we now need a new genre, SDG, stat driven game. For those who want to see all the stats while playing a role. Role does not equal stats.

» Mon Jul 18, 2011 11:33 am

Thanks

» Mon Jul 18, 2011 8:20 pm

He mentions DLC for dragon mounting.... great.

I realize it won't happen, but seriously? I thought it was just new forum members that hoped for that.

And Fable fans

Nice read, but the first two and the last one apply to Oblivion, Morrowind and Daggerfall as well

» Mon Jul 18, 2011 8:16 pm

Cheers.

» Tue Jul 19, 2011 3:55 am

He mentions DLC for dragon mounting.... great.

I realize it won't happen, but seriously? I thought it was just new forum members that hoped for that.

This is how they're going to get a LARGE amount of people to buy the game:

People are going to see that picture with the dragon way above the player and the mount to the right. And a Dragon fight.

People are going to see DUAL WIELDING!!!!!!!!!!! :ahhh:

People will see Ice Magic. . .Apparently people love Ice magic a lot.

Did I mention Dual Wielding and Dragons? Mainly dual wielding though. . .

Maybe were-wolves and vampires might do something, people like wolves more than dragons.

^ This is about 90% of the xbox community that will get the game.