I wanted it to be either Skyrim or Summerset Isle. So I'm happy with the outcome.

To be honest, I didn't care so long as it wasn't in Cyrodiil a third time. Even if it was, I wouldn't be too upset.

I wanted a province with as much potential for interesting cultural idiosyncrasies as Morrowind had while remaining important enough to set a game in. Summerset Isles would have been perfect for that.

Valenwood, Elsewyr, and Blackmarsh all seem like cultural backwaters to me personally, their cultures and races aren't important enough to set an entire game in or they seem culturally homogenous and thus uninteresting. (Maybe all three in a single game would be interesting, but individually they seem weak). Yes I know I just offended at least half the Elder Scrolls fanbase with that comment.

Skyrim seems like a good compromise between those that want an interesting and unique setting while keeping the door open for typical fantasy genre fare (which went overboard in Oblivion). The Nords have the potential to be just as interesting culturally as the Dunmer, but it's up to Bethesda to follow through with that potential. The Dragon language is a good start.

I was happy they chose Skyrim.

I didn't really like the idea of setting the game in Skyrim

I much would have preferred it to have been set somewhere else.

Skyrim was and is my first choice

Seeing as how the Nords are my second favorite race, Dunmer being the first, I was hoping for Skyrim. With Elsweyr and Black Marsh coming in at a tied second.

i was hoping for Valenwood or Summerset isles, but now that i think about skyrim, with its long history of wars and rugged wilderness. Plus dragons, iam quite satisfied. plus its a new TES games so in the end who cares

My first pick was the Summerset Isles but Skyrim was second. I'm fine with the choice but I voted no anyway.

Yes, I did. I'm Norwegian so I've always been fascinated by norse culture, this should fit the bill nicely in terms of atmosphere. My second choice would've been Elseweyr.

I was hoping for Akavir but Skyrim's grown on me. Seems epic so far.

I did not. But it doesn't bother me. I still believe/hope that there will be a game set in Black Marsh(come to think of it, the heavy MW fans(started with OB here) would love that because of how weird it is supposed to be). Skyrim's coo.

I didn't really know where I wanted it to be set. But I'm fine with Skyrim.

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Oh and btw, exactly my thoughts.

Skyrim was always my favourite so no, i am very happy it's Skyrim.

Skyrim was always at the top of my list. I remeber the rumors around Summerset Island, and thinking, "that would be cool, I guess I can live with that, but dammit I want to see Skyrim." I'm just a crude barbarian at heart I think, heh.

Blackmarsh I think would be next on my list though.

Ultimately though TES is my favorite series of games and I'd be happy wherever they set it. But I am stoked that it's Skyrim.

Just being able to experience the world of Tamriel is a true delight in itself. As a powerful Jedi Master/Sith Lord once said...

"It's not the destination that matters. It's the journey."