Redgaurd discussion page : V

» Tue Sep 20, 2011 7:01 pm

For all those redgaurd fans out there, I would like to discuss all things redgaurd in skyrim.
Things like:
the appearance of the redgaurd.

what you think their armour will look like.

Which redgaurd preset is your favorite.
Which preset do you dislike the most ( I don't like how the females have darker skin than the male which is the complete reverse in real life.)

And anything else you can think of.

» Tue Sep 20, 2011 2:01 pm

I like the clear and distinguished Moorish appearance of the Redguards in Skyrim, it makes sense given the parallels of climate and culture between Hammerfell and Northern Africa.

I plan on making a redguard and naming him Othello, lol.

Regarding the race armor: Do we even have a confirmation of race armor in Skyrim? I was under the impression that that was just an assumption based off of a vague PR statement...

» Tue Sep 20, 2011 3:16 pm

For all those redgaurd fans out there, I would like to discuss all things redgaurd in skyrim.
Things like:
the appearance of the redgaurd.

what you think their armour will look like.

Which redgaurd preset is your favorite.
Which preset do you dislike the most ( I don't like how the females have darker skin than the male which is the complete reverse in real life.)

And anything else you can think of.

I usually RP a redgaurd spellsword saying that my character dabbles in magic trying to find the secrets of the shehai. I dont understand the skin tone comment. are you saying that african men are darker than african women?

» Tue Sep 20, 2011 6:41 pm

Yes that is what I'm saying

» Tue Sep 20, 2011 9:11 pm

Yes that is what I'm saying

You should probably delete that. It'll probably prompt a bunch of unnecessary and off topic discussion.

» Tue Sep 20, 2011 8:41 pm

You spell Redguard right in your name but spell it wrong everywhere else...

» Tue Sep 20, 2011 1:54 pm

I always imagine Redguards being the best (light armored) dual wielders. If I ever plan on playing a dual wielder, it'll be a Redguard.

» Tue Sep 20, 2011 10:59 pm

I can't I on my phone.
But what I meant was that females have a lighter skin tone in real life so that they can make extra vitamin k for a baby when pregnant.

» Tue Sep 20, 2011 11:35 pm

I like the distinguished, hearty appearence of the Redguards, I'm still debating over wether I should be a Redguard, Breton, or Imperial thief. (For my stealthy playthrough)

[img]http://www.elderscrolls.com/skyrim/media/screenshots/redguard-male/[/img]

» Tue Sep 20, 2011 9:34 pm

Can't think of a better race to play as a warrior. I also like their distrust of Nuhdri-hi, don't have to say to myself " this character doesn't use magic because......". Redguard female no.10, she looks like the sort of character I have in mind for the second playthrough, one handed blade, block, mix of heavy and light armour, smithing, speechcraft, blacksmith's daughter turned mercenary. No magic, no thieving, just smithcraft and killing as an art form.

» Wed Sep 21, 2011 12:07 am

My favourite preset is male no.3, because he reminds me of my dad at age 27 from his photos.

» Wed Sep 21, 2011 1:32 am

Even though I'm not black I loved the time when I played the game Redguard. The character was very believable and the voice acting was top notch. Not to mention the fact that Redguard was my second ES game I had played(Daggerfall was first) Despite the faces being a bit similar across the board in Skyrim, I must say that Bethesda really did a great job in making the faces serious and with character. The Oblivion faces were, in my view, one of the dorkiest uninspiring faces in all of the ES series. The Adoring Fan belongs to that whole mess.

» Tue Sep 20, 2011 3:37 pm

You should probably delete that. It'll probably prompt a bunch of unnecessary and off topic discussion.

This. I wont argue against because I haven't seen any studies but I will end it stating that people of african descent, both men and women, come in a variety of skin tones, regardless of vitamin k. Plus you will be able to edit skin tone to your liking :thumbsup:

» Tue Sep 20, 2011 10:29 am

What is the difference between a redguard and a nord and an imperial? Gameplay wise, i mean. Not lore wise.

I wanna play a warrior/stealth character. Sword, board, bows and some stealth to dwindle the number of enemies before i go melee (with an occasiobal magic here and there). Is redguard my race of choise or is it an imperial or nord?

» Tue Sep 20, 2011 11:35 am

Even though I'm not black I loved the time when I played the game Redguard. The character was very believable and the voice acting was top notch. Not to mention the fact that Redguard was my second ES game I had played(Daggerfall was first) Despite the faces being a bit similar across the board in Skyrim, I must say that Bethesda really did a great job in making the faces serious and with character. The Oblivion faces were, in my view, one of the dorkiest uninspiring faces in all of the ES series. The Adoring Fan belongs to that whole mess.

yeah, I couldn't for the life of me make a Redguard woman without her looking like she had the hint of a white beard. It's odd, because apart from the faces and the speedtree, I loved the look of Oblivion (unlike any, yes I know).

» Tue Sep 20, 2011 11:47 pm

Just wondering, but how do you know those are presets? They could just be quick riffs by someone at Bethesda. Also, a male Redguard character made by a journalist was VERY black indeed, so I think your concern about gender bias in skin tone is unfounded.

» Tue Sep 20, 2011 5:54 pm

Personally I love playing Regaurds, but can't stand playing your typical warrior archetype. Surprisingly, they also excel as pickpocket, archer and assassin characters, as "Adrenaline Rush" is a lifesaver in those "fight or flight" moments when you get detected.

» Tue Sep 20, 2011 5:29 pm

Just wondering, but how do you know those are presets? They could just be quick riffs by someone at Bethesda.

Because Vsions wrote PRESETS! as a comment on his profile after they came out.

» Tue Sep 20, 2011 4:35 pm

Surprisingly, they also excel as pickpocket, archer and assassin characters, as "Adrenaline Rush" is a lifesaver in those "fight or flight" moments when you get detected.

Sorry, but for some reason i found this part hella funny--XD

» Wed Sep 21, 2011 12:12 am

What do you guys think of the voices for redgaurds in oblivion and what do you think they should sound like in skyrim.

» Tue Sep 20, 2011 9:56 pm

I dislike the trend of kneejerk equating Redguards with people of african descent. They're similar in appearance in many ways, but its a bit intellectually lazy to say that they're identical. There isn't really much need for Bethesda to go out of their way to make them more similar than they already have, since Redguards are THEIR creation.

» Tue Sep 20, 2011 7:30 pm

One word, or rather name says it all...Samuel L. Jackson! :rock:

On a more serious sidenote, i like 'em but will not be playing one! Still would not mind teaming up with them if they are not that overpopulated in the Bandit Marauder circles we will come accross!

» Tue Sep 20, 2011 5:52 pm

What do you guys think of the voices for redgaurds in oblivion and what do you think they should sound like in skyrim.

Well, without doubt we will hear the same voice actor that was introduce in Redguard and continued in Oblivion. Though, in Obivion this actor's voice sounded a bit mellow in comparison with the epic voice and dialogue he had in Redguard. Honestly, all the voice acting in Redguard has never been matched in any other ES series. In Skyrim there will more actor voices so we are in for a treat.

» Tue Sep 20, 2011 5:33 pm

I dislike the trend of kneejerk equating Redguards with people of african descent. They're similar in appearance in many ways, but its a bit intellectually lazy to say that they're identical. There isn't really much need for Bethesda to go out of their way to make them more similar than they already have, since Redguards are THEIR creation.

It's intellectually lazy to say any of the races of Nirn are the same as real life cultures, yet people do so ALL THE TIME and I never understand why. If you want the Elder Scrolls to be less of a fantasy world and more of a boring mundane world, then I guess that's one reason.

Redguards are my favorite race, and have been since Morrowind. They have a very interesting culture, an awesome pantheon, and, in general, I don't think I've ever met a Redguard that I didn't like. Also, Cyrus the Restless is the best character in TES.

» Tue Sep 20, 2011 1:47 pm

I dislike the trend of kneejerk equating Redguards with people of african descent. They're similar in appearance in many ways, but its a bit intellectually lazy to say that they're identical. There isn't really much need for Bethesda to go out of their way to make them more similar than they already have, since Redguards are THEIR creation.

Oh u.