Argonians... why? : V

» Sat Dec 17, 2011 12:16 am

I would love to play as Argonian, but I don't really see what the point would be other than purely for role playing. I mean, there's nothing underwater that I can see. No quests underwater... no hidden items (to speak of) or noteworthy denizens of the deep to fight.

Seems like a missed chance actually.

» Fri Dec 16, 2011 8:56 pm

Histskin has saved me quite a few times actually

» Sat Dec 17, 2011 3:17 am

Why any other race? They have more abilities than just breathing underwater by the way.

» Sat Dec 17, 2011 2:07 am

Do you think they look cool? Then all the more reason to choose one regardless of their racial abilities.

» Fri Dec 16, 2011 4:03 pm

Waterbreathing is a rare enchantment, but it's cheap once you find it. Disease resistance isn't useful. Histkin is okay, but it's essentially just free potions. Other racial powers actually do cool and unique things. Argonians aren't useful for game mechanics. Play one if you like their look.

» Fri Dec 16, 2011 3:53 pm

Oh yea because the nord shout is so useful... Actually I've found many hidden locations underwater well beyond my breath limit. One location I had to use a potion halfway back out to avoid death.

» Sat Dec 17, 2011 3:19 am

I actually use the water-breathing spell a lot, lol. But then again I use all the alteration utility spells.....I like peaceful magic too, not just magic that bursts your enemies organs.

» Fri Dec 16, 2011 4:28 pm

I have spotted some very deep shipwrecks that you could in no way explore without waterbreathing, but I agree. They didn't put much underwater worth exploring.

» Fri Dec 16, 2011 1:41 pm

Also... wouldn't you die of hypothermia very quickly in the sea of ghosts? :sadvaultboy:

» Fri Dec 16, 2011 1:39 pm

I mean, just look at them. How can you not love them?

» Fri Dec 16, 2011 2:45 pm

Why be an Argonian if you can enchat an amulet to waterbreath?

» Fri Dec 16, 2011 11:22 pm

I've died a couple times exploring underwater. Water breathing would be great. Now if any racial ability svcks it's the wood elf, your can make an animal your friend for 60 seconds once a day? And every time I've ever used it the "friendly" animal just ran away.

» Sat Dec 17, 2011 12:21 am

You can't fight underwater anymore either, you could in Oblivion.

» Sat Dec 17, 2011 2:48 am

I mean, just look at them. How can you not love them?

This. I've never played an Argonian in any previous Elder Scrolls game, but I just had to make one here because they look so awesome.

» Fri Dec 16, 2011 8:01 pm

How else would I Bless the people of Skyrim? Raptor Jesus is needed.

» Fri Dec 16, 2011 6:45 pm

A: They look cool.

B: They talk cool.

C: Racial skill bonuses only matter at low levels.

D: They look cool.

» Fri Dec 16, 2011 11:47 pm

Because they look freakin' awesome! It would have been better if they had lizard feet instead of play-doh.

» Fri Dec 16, 2011 2:25 pm

How else would I Bless the people of Skyrim? Raptor Jesus is needed.

YES! :tops:

» Fri Dec 16, 2011 8:47 pm

How else would I Bless the people of Skyrim? Raptor Jesus is needed.

heh.

heheheh.

» Fri Dec 16, 2011 1:32 pm

Why be an Argonian if you can enchat an amulet to waterbreath?

Dang...this is the kinda stuff I just miss. I didn't even think about trying this. d'oh!

» Fri Dec 16, 2011 12:21 pm

How Many people made a Healing Argonian after my comment about Raptor Jesus? lol

» Fri Dec 16, 2011 12:32 pm

I personally think Beth did the Argonians right this time. besides the Orc remodel, the Argonians look the best, simply amazing.

» Fri Dec 16, 2011 5:10 pm

Why would you need a reason beyond roleplaying? it's a roleplaying game, that is specifically what the game is for.

» Fri Dec 16, 2011 1:23 pm

I've died a couple times exploring underwater. Water breathing would be great. Now if any racial ability svcks it's the wood elf, your can make an animal your friend for 60 seconds once a day? And every time I've ever used it the "friendly" animal just ran away.

not to mention that there's a shout that does the exact same thing, animal allegiance it's called I believe
I actually used that quite a bit when ambushed by saber tooths or bears
dno if it works on trolls though, are they considered animals ?

I do think the argonians look really badass
especially their skin is very nicely made