Nordic Landmark : V

» Sat Nov 07, 2009 3:33 pm

One of the defining features of Bethesda's RPGs has always been the constant landmark that's visible on the distant horizon. In Oblivion it was the White Gold Tower. In Morrowind it was Red Mountain / Ghost Fence. Even that-other-game-that-shall-not-be-mentioned, had Bethesda's fingerprints all over it - the Lucky 38 tower was a glowing beacon for wasteland travelers.

What Nordish landmarks do you expect to dominate the skyline of Skyrim? Will the snowy peak of the Throat of the World be the constant point by which you orientate yourself in the world? Or perhaps some strange Nordic tower that we've yet to see will act as our navigational aid. Anyone better versed in Nordic lore care to take a better guess?

» Sat Nov 07, 2009 6:13 pm

I imagine that the Mountains will be the place to see. Particular the tower at High Hrothgar!

» Sat Nov 07, 2009 7:56 pm

The Columns of the Sky in Falkreath should be pretty visible. to the south.

» Sat Nov 07, 2009 1:56 pm

High Hrothgar for sure.

» Sat Nov 07, 2009 6:28 pm

High Hrothgar is a settlement high atop the highest peak in Skyrim, the Throat of the World. Sitting atop hundreds of massive stone steps, here dwell the ancient Greybeards who endeavor to become more attuned to the voice of the sky. The Nords believe that they were created by Kyne when the sky breathed onto the peak of the mountain, which is also known as Snow-Throat. It is possible that Hrothgar has a mystical connection with the vanished Falmer.

From UESP.

» Sun Nov 08, 2009 2:44 am

Yeah, the main landmark will almost certainly be High Hrothgar and the Throat of the World. You don't put a giant mountain in your game and not use it as a landmark.

» Sat Nov 07, 2009 11:39 pm

One of the defining features of Bethesda's RPGs has always been the constant landmark that's visible on the distant horizon. In Morrowind it was Red Mountain / Ghost Fence.

If the vanilla game's view distance had been high enough, yeah.

» Sat Nov 07, 2009 7:07 pm

One of the defining features of Bethesda's RPGs has always been the constant landmark that's visible on the distant horizon. In Oblivion it was the White Gold Tower. In Morrowind it was Red Mountain / Ghost Fence. Even that-other-game-that-shall-not-be-mentioned, had Bethesda's fingerprints all over it - the Lucky 38 tower was a glowing beacon for wasteland travelers.

What Nordish landmarks do you expect to dominate the skyline of Skyrim? Will the snowy peak of the Throat of the World be the constant point by which you orientate yourself in the world? Or perhaps some strange Nordic tower that we've yet to see will act as our navigational aid. Anyone better versed in Nordic lore care to take a better guess?

What are you talking about? You couldn't see past ~200ft in Morrowind. It's only been Oblivion that had such draw distance.