Research of predicting personality traits using Skyrim playe

Post » Fri Dec 16, 2011 12:56 am

Demographic Questions
Spoiler
1. Age: 20
2. Race: Caucasian
3. Gender: Male
4. Education: High School Diploma, Some College
5. Occupation: None/Student
6. Preferred media source(ex. internet, radio, television, newspaper, etc.): Social networks
7. Preferred mode of transportation(ex. walking, bicycle, public transportation, car, truck, van, SUV, hybrid, etc.): Car
8. Criminal history: Y or N? N

Skyrim Related Questions
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|Approximate Age: 30

|Race: Bosmer

|Gender: Male

|Aptitude(Stealth, Combat, Magic, or mixed?): Swift melee combat. Dual-wielding enchanter.

|Top 10 Major Skills: 10? I only use three. One-Handed, Light Armor, Enchanting (Primary). Smithing, Alchemy, Sneak (Secondary: Perkless, low value)

|Criminal History: In my pursuit of perfecting my enchanting capabilities, I have attained the black star and regularly hunt and kill man and mer for their souls. I have, on occasion, been unable to avoid fines for murder and assault. Never served jail time. My undocumented crimes consist of theft of books--which I collect and store for the sake of developing as complete a collection as I can--and my assassinations for The Dark Brotherhood--which I perform as a werewolf due to my minimal stealth skills.

|Allegiances: Lydia, The Psijic Order, The Dark Brotherhood, The Companions, The Imperial Legion, The Blades

|Factions: Erm... ^

|Horseback or on foot?: Foot. Horses slow me down when getting into fights, collecting alchemical ingredients, and jumping up mountains during shortcuts to my goals. I have plenty of Stamina and Stamina Regeneration anyway.

|Do you spend more time in towns/villages/cities, or adventuring/questing/wandering the wild?: Definitely spend more time in the wilderness or underground than in civilization.

|Do you organize and/or manage your inventories at homes?: Yes. Can't help but hoard.

|Do you keep items that you never plan on using?: Yes. I like having mementos, reminders of past deeds.

|Do you pay attention to encumberment on a regular basis?: Yep, can't grab everything else I'd constantly be dropping things to pick up items of greater value.

|Priorities(Gold, loot, quests, relationships, etc.)?: Building an impressive collection of artifacts. Attaining power. Finding secrets.

|How do you get what you want from a NPC?: If I can: kill them. If they are more useful alive than dead: play nice and see what being on their good side gets.

|A lone friendly traveler is encountered in the wild, how do you approach him/her?: Let them speak. If they prove unuseful, I kill them and steal their soul.

|The same lone traveler is non-threatening, yet hostile(possibly of another allegiance or faction)?: Kill them and steal their soul.

|Does apparel/armor aesthetics, practicality, value, or rarity determine use?: Aesthetics are my primary concern when determining which items to use (of course, I only wear light armor and accessories, though). If the armor is relatively weak, I'll improve it with Smithing. I always enchant my items.

|Do you prefer purchasing equipment or finding/looting/stealing/discovering for use?: I much prefer finding or earning it.

|Do you learn more about your quests, NPCs, and faction before undertaking quests?: Yes, always, unless I already know such information as a person (due to having encountered it on other characters).

|Do allegiances, morals and beliefs, or other factors determine who you work for/with and the tasks you perform?: Yes. The individual's attitude toward me weighs more heavily than other factors. I always kill those of opposing allegiances, as well as those who disregard my power and treat me disrespectfully, and those who are weak, unuseful, and replaceable (such as the Vigilants of Stendarr). If I don't end up killing the person, it's likely that I'll work for them. Such work can prove rewarding.

|When you have companions, do you let them do most of the work?: I always travel alone. If I have no choice but to travel with a follower, I do my best to keep them out of my way. I don't make use of them.

|Do you equip them with improved equipment, or let them use what they have?: Nope.

|Do you have them carry most of your burden(ex. loot, weapons, armor, etc.)?: Nope.

|Does it bother you when NPCs say bad things about you?: Yes. Enough to kill them (and steal their soul... wouldn't want such a valuable thing to go to waste).

|If any of those NPCs were to travel outside of civilization, what would you do, if anything?: Probably kill them and steal their soul. Unless I respect the NPC.

|Do you give up on difficult quests? Do you plan better for a new approach? Do you see it through, no matter how difficult?: I see my quests through, no matter how difficult. If I have trouble on a quest, I force myself to try again from my most recent save, improving my tactic each attempt until I succeed. I am always optimistic about the possibility for success, believing that if I can find the proper perspective, I will achieve the clarity necessary to overcome the challenge.

|Do you interact with NPCs other than for essential needs, wants, or tasks?: Not unless they make direct contact with me. Otherwise, my interactions with NPCs are almost entirely for the purpose of accomplishing a desired task.

|Do you lie - when it is an option - to receive a greater reward or information?: Yep.

|Do you enjoy learning about the land and people of Skyrim and the history of Tamriel?: Yes, definitely. I find the lore of The Elder Scrolls quite intriguing. Knowing about a person's background helps immerse me in the game and empathize with their place in the world.

|Does listening to a NPC's story affect any decisions you make?: Yes. My actions against NPCs are heavily influenced by my opinion of them. I take their personalities and opinions into consideration.

|Do you think you could be a better leader than any of the guild/faction leaders. How about the Jarls or even a King?: I would not want to be a King or Jarl. The idea of becoming one seems a dreadful burden. Though I do believe I could manage quite well as one if I had to.

|Things aren't going your way, do you turn off the game, or do you revert to a previous save to try again?: Unless it's due to a bug or I was intentionally screwing around... I persist until death.

|How do you view the zoomorphic races? Elves? Humans?: I regard individuals based upon their personality, not their race. No race is inferior to another, it is a person that makes himself inferior. Generally, I consider stereotypes only as a tool for judgement in the case that actual anolysis of individuals is impossible or impractical.

|Do you perform tasks in your own way, or to-the-letter?: I perform tasks in whichever way is the most efficient, fun, or practical. I don't care about intended or directed methods.

|Stormcloaks or Imperial Legion?: The Imperial Legion. The Stormcloaks would be hopeless to resist the Thalmor, and they're racist.

|Thieves Guild or Dark Brotherhood?: The Dark Brotherhood, for now. I will join the Thieves Guild once my stealth capabilities are strong enough.

|Is marriage more of a business transaction than about affinity for a NPC?: Marriage is all about business. True love isn't. If I find my character has a strong affinity for an NPC, I will have to marry her for the sake of allowing the game to regard her as a romantic interest.

|If you use magic, what do you use it for? Does enchanting count as magic in this case? I used to use conjuration for Soul Trap, but have stopped since enchanting a weapon to suit this purpose. I've used Candlelight before when I needed to get a better look at a dark corner. I often use Flames to ignite oil pools. I use Healing to recover health in a panic when cover is available.

|If you use stealth, what do you use it for? Eavesdropping, or ambush. I'm not yet talented enough to actually seek out opponents during stealth.

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Post » Fri Dec 16, 2011 8:21 am

Demographic Questions
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1. *Age: 30
2. *Race: Caucasian
3. *Gender: male
4. *Education: M.A.
5. *Occupation: none
6. Preferred media source(ex. internet, radio, television, newspaper, etc.): inet
7. Preferred mode of transportation(ex. walking, bicycle, public transportation, car, truck, van, SUV, hybrid, etc.): public
8. *Criminal history: Y or N? N
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Skyrim Related Questions
These will apply to the main avatar you use, or the one that feels closest to YOU
Approximate Age: 42
Race: Dunmer
Gender: female
Aptitude(Stealth, Combat, Magic, or mixed?): stealth/mage
Top 10 Major Skills: Bow, sneak, destrruction, light armor, lockpick
Criminal History: minor crimes before skyrim, now thievery and murder
Allegiances: stormcloaks, blades, orcs
Factions: all
Horseback or on foot?: both
Do you spend more time in towns/villages/cities, or adventuring/questing/wandering the wild?: adventuring/exploring
Do you organize and/or manage your inventories at homes?: yes
Do you keep items that you never plan on using?: yes
Do you pay attention to encumberment on a regular basis?: yes
Priorities(Gold, loot, quests, relationships, etc.)?: exploration, gain power, settle down
How do you get what you want from a NPC?: whatever it takes, starting peaceful
A lone friendly traveler is encountered in the wild, how do you approach him/her?: peaceful
The same lone traveler is non-threatening, yet hostile(possibly of another allegiance or faction)?: kill or not, depending on mood
Does apparel/armor aesthetics, practicality, value, or rarity determine use?: practicality
Do you prefer purchasing equipment or finding/looting/stealing/discovering for use?: both
Do you learn more about your quests, NPCs, and faction before undertaking quests?: yes
Do allegiances, morals and beliefs, or other factors determine who you work for/with and the tasks you perform?: yes
When you have companions, do you let them do most of the work?:50/50
Do you equip them with improved equipment, or let them use what they have?: equip them
Do you have them carry most of your burden(ex. loot, weapons, armor, etc.)?: no
Does it bother you when NPCs say bad things about you?: yes
If any of those NPCs were to travel outside of civilization, what would you do, if anything?:
Do you give up on difficult quests? Do you plan better for a new approach? Do you see it through, no matter how difficult?: plan for better approach, dont give up unless its impossible
Do you interact with NPCs other than for essential needs, wants, or tasks?: yes
Do you lie - when it is an option - to receive a greater reward or information?: yes
Do you enjoy learning about the land and people of Skyrim and the history of Tamriel?: yes
Does listening to a NPC's story affect any decisions you make?: yes
Do you think you could be a better leader than any of the guild/faction leaders. How about the Jarls or even a King?: no
Things aren't going your way, do you turn off the game, or do you revert to a previous save to try again?: no
How do you view the zoomorphic races? Elves? Humans?: all unique and interesting. except altmer, they get what they spread.
Do you perform tasks in your own way, or to-the-letter?: depends on the options
Stormcloaks or Imperial Legion?: stormcloaks
Thieves Guild or Dark Brotherhood?: both
Is marriage more of a business transaction than about affinity for a NPC?: no
If you use magic, what do you use it for? last resort when detected
If you use stealth, what do you use it for? bow assassinations
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JD bernal
 
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Post » Fri Dec 16, 2011 12:46 am

Demographic Questions
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1. *Age: 36
2. *Race: Australian
3. *Gender: M
4. *Education: High School
5. *Occupation: Storeman
6. Preferred media source(ex. internet, radio, television, newspaper, etc.): Internet, tv.
7. Preferred mode of transportation(ex. walking, bicycle, public transportation, car, truck, van, SUV, hybrid, etc.): Car, Motorbike.
8. *Criminal history: Y or N? Y
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Skyrim Related Questions
These will apply to the main avatar you use, or the one that feels closest to YOU
Approximate Age: 30
Race: Dumner
Gender: M
Aptitude(Stealth, Combat, Magic, or mixed?): Stealth/Combat
Top 10 Major Skills: Archery, One handed, Sneak, Alchemy, Light Armour, Block, Restoration, Lockpicking.
Criminal History: ??
Allegiances: Free Spirit
Factions: As many as I can join
Horseback or on foot?: Foot
Do you spend more time in towns/villages/cities, or adventuring/questing/wandering the wild?: Adventuring/questing/wandering the wild
Do you organize and/or manage your inventories at homes?: Yes
Do you keep items that you never plan on using?: No
Do you pay attention to encumberment on a regular basis?: Yes
Priorities(Gold, loot, quests, relationships, etc.)?: The quest
How do you get what you want from a NPC?: Do a quest, spell, kill.
A lone friendly traveler is encountered in the wild, how do you approach him/her?: Stealthily
The same lone traveler is non-threatening, yet hostile(possibly of another allegiance or faction)?: Depends but most likely sneak away
Does apparel/armor aesthetics, practicality, value, or rarity determine use?: practicality, though I choose light armor for the asthetics
Do you prefer purchasing equipment or finding/looting/stealing/discovering for use?: Finding/looting/stealing/discovering
Do you learn more about your quests, NPCs, and faction before undertaking quests?: Yes
Do allegiances, morals and beliefs, or other factors determine who you work for/with and the tasks you perform?: Depends on type of character I'm playing but usualy yes.
When you have companions, do you let them do most of the work?: No, I prefer a one man band
Do you equip them with improved equipment, or let them use what they have?: No, I usualy don't keep them long enough to wory about it
Do you have them carry most of your burden(ex. loot, weapons, armor, etc.)?: No
Does it bother you when NPCs say bad things about you?: No
If any of those NPCs were to travel outside of civilization, what would you do, if anything?: Nothing
Do you give up on difficult quests? Do you plan better for a new approach? Do you see it through, no matter how difficult?: see it through, no matter how difficult, then I see plan better for a new approach next time
Do you interact with NPCs other than for essential needs, wants, or tasks?: Yes
Do you lie - when it is an option - to receive a greater reward or information?: No
Do you enjoy learning about the land and people of Skyrim and the history of Tamriel?: Yes
Does listening to a NPC's story affect any decisions you make?: Sometimes
Do you think you could be a better leader than any of the guild/faction leaders. How about the Jarls or even a King?: Not interested
Things aren't going your way, do you turn off the game, or do you revert to a previous save to try again?: revert to a previous save to try again
How do you view the zoomorphic races? Elves? Humans?: Part of the process to make my character
Do you perform tasks in your own way, or to-the-letter?: Bit of both
Stormcloaks or Imperial Legion?: Stormcloaks
Thieves Guild or Dark Brotherhood?: Dark Brotherhood
Is marriage more of a business transaction than about affinity for a NPC?: Not interested, its a game
If you use magic, what do you use it for? healing/summoning
If you use stealth, what do you use it for? Tactics, leveling, greater damage
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Post » Fri Dec 16, 2011 1:46 am

Hello, fellow gamers. I am trying to conduct a fairly short questionnaire on how individuals play Skyrim to assist in predicting personality traits. The main focus is the quasi-Freudian theory that people use video games as an outlet to act out - via avatar - their inner desires, and hidden morals and beliefs without fear of social or societal judgement or ostracization.I will also use any demographic information collected to better understand age, racial, and gender differences in play styles, as well as possible educational and economic level differences, if any.
You can feel free to post in this forum or send me a message via inbox.
Your help is appreciated.
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Demographic Questions
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1. *Age: 19
2. *Race: White
3. *Gender: Male
4. *Education: High School/In college
5. *Occupation: College Student
6. Preferred media source(ex. internet, radio, television, newspaper, etc.): Internet
7. Preferred mode of transportation(ex. walking, bicycle, public transportation, car, truck, van, SUV, hybrid, etc.): Very small car(45mpg)
8. *Criminal history: Y or N? I got banned from the middle school for throwing a kid into a snow drift, does that count? Keep in mind, it was done with the greatest affection.
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Skyrim Related Questions
These will apply to the main avatar you use, or the one that feels closest to YOU
Approximate Age: ~30
Race: Nord
Gender: Male
Aptitude(Stealth, Combat, Magic, or mixed?): Combat, Necromancy
Top 10 Major Skills: One handed, Heavy Armor, Conjuration, Smithing, Enchanting
Criminal History: He's a necromancer. He's killed...quite a few people.
Allegiances: Stormcloak
Factions: Mages College(just joined to get the benefits, not as a mage)
Horseback or on foot?: Foot
Do you spend more time in towns/villages/cities, or adventuring/questing/wandering the wild?: Wandering
Do you organize and/or manage your inventories at homes?: No
Do you keep items that you never plan on using?: I sell many, but also keep many
Do you pay attention to encumberment on a regular basis?: Yes
Priorities(Gold, loot, quests, relationships, etc.)?: My follower's power level. I'm so powerful it doesn't fit on any sensible scale anymore, so i help my follower and zombies instead.
How do you get what you want from a NPC?: Usually persuade if i can, but intimidate otherwise
A lone friendly traveler is encountered in the wild, how do you approach him/her?: Talk to them.
The same lone traveler is non-threatening, yet hostile(possibly of another allegiance or faction)?: My follower kills it before i can react.
Does apparel/armor aesthetics, practicality, value, or rarity determine use?: All of them. As an evil character, it makes it pretty easy, however.
Do you prefer purchasing equipment or finding/looting/stealing/discovering for use?: I prefer to find it, but I'll buy it if it's available.
Do you learn more about your quests, NPCs, and faction before undertaking quests?: I prefer to keep the surprise, but i'll look it up if it might break character.
Do allegiances, morals and beliefs, or other factors determine who you work for/with and the tasks you perform?: Yes
When you have companions, do you let them do most of the work?: It's the only way to have fun! =D D=
Do you equip them with improved equipment, or let them use what they have?: Upgrade to the max.
Do you have them carry most of your burden(ex. loot, weapons, armor, etc.)?: Never.
Does it bother you when NPCs say bad things about you?: If it does, they'll be dead before they realize what happened.
If any of those NPCs were to travel outside of civilization, what would you do, if anything?: See above.
Do you give up on difficult quests? Do you plan better for a new approach? Do you see it through, no matter how difficult?: I have not yet had a difficult quest. Once one was bugged, but i used the console to procede correctly.
Do you interact with NPCs other than for essential needs, wants, or tasks?: Yes.
Do you lie - when it is an option - to receive a greater reward or information?: Depends on the reward. Most do not fit with my character.
Do you enjoy learning about the land and people of Skyrim and the history of Tamriel?: I read many of the non prose books.
Does listening to a NPC's story affect any decisions you make?: Yes.
Do you think you could be a better leader than any of the guild/faction leaders. How about the Jarls or even a King?: Yes, Certainly.
Things aren't going your way, do you turn off the game, or do you revert to a previous save to try again?: If things aren't going my way, I step in personally. Things tend to die rather quickly after that.
How do you view the zoomorphic races? Elves? Humans?: The brow ridges are annoying, but other than that they're all fine.
Do you perform tasks in your own way, or to-the-letter?: My own way.
Stormcloaks or Imperial Legion?: Stormcloaks technically, Legion emotionally(switched too late to switch.)
Thieves Guild or Dark Brotherhood?: Dark Brotherhood. I'd rather they be dead than starving.
Is marriage more of a business transaction than about affinity for a NPC?: Affinity, always.
If you use magic, what do you use it for? Necromancy.
If you use stealth, what do you use it for? Kicks and giggles. Stealing random stuff. For kicks and giggles.

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Jessie
 
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Post » Fri Dec 16, 2011 9:18 am

Demographic Questions
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1. *Age: 17
2. *Race: Spanish
3. *Gender: M
4. *Education: Senior - High School
5. *Occupation: Musician/DJ
6. Preferred media source(ex. internet, radio, television, newspaper, etc.): Internet
7. Preferred mode of transportation(ex. walking, bicycle, public transportation, car, truck, van, SUV, hybrid, etc.): Skateboard
8. *Criminal history: Y or N? Y
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Skyrim Related Questions
These will apply to the main avatar you use, or the one that feels closest to YOU
Approximate Age: 17
Race: Breton
Gender: M
Aptitude(Stealth, Combat, Magic, or mixed?): Mixed
Top 10 Major Skills: Light Armour, Archery, Destruction, Conjuration, Restoration, Illusion, Alteration, Sneak, One - Handed, Lockpicking
Criminal History: Murder, Theft.
Allegiances: Dark Brotherhood, Thieve's Guild, College of Winterhold.
Factions: Stormcloaks
Horseback or on foot?: Both
Do you spend more time in towns/villages/cities, or adventuring/questing/wandering the wild?: Yes
Do you organize and/or manage your inventories at homes?: Yes
Do you keep items that you never plan on using?: No
Do you pay attention to encumberment on a regular basis?: Yes
Priorities(Gold, loot, quests, relationships, etc.)?: Gold, and quests
How do you get what you want from a NPC?: Persuasion
A lone friendly traveler is encountered in the wild, how do you approach him/her?: Greet him/her, talk a bit, and be on my way
The same lone traveler is non-threatening, yet hostile(possibly of another allegiance or faction)?: Murder on sight
Does apparel/armor aesthetics, practicality, value, or rarity determine use?: Yes
Do you prefer purchasing equipment or finding/looting/stealing/discovering for use?: Both
Do you learn more about your quests, NPCs, and faction before undertaking quests?: No
Do allegiances, morals and beliefs, or other factors determine who you work for/with and the tasks you perform?: Yes
When you have companions, do you let them do most of the work?: No
Do you equip them with improved equipment, or let them use what they have?: I give them god powers
Do you have them carry most of your burden(ex. loot, weapons, armor, etc.)?: yep
Does it bother you when NPCs say bad things about you?: Yes
If any of those NPCs were to travel outside of civilization, what would you do, if anything?:Nothing, unless in a pissy mood
Do you give up on difficult quests? Do you plan better for a new approach? Do you see it through, no matter how difficult?: No, get it done then and there
Do you interact with NPCs other than for essential needs, wants, or tasks?: Yes
Do you lie - when it is an option - to receive a greater reward or information?: Not always
Do you enjoy learning about the land and people of Skyrim and the history of Tamriel?: Yes
Does listening to a NPC's story affect any decisions you make?:Yes
Do you think you could be a better leader than any of the guild/faction leaders. How about the Jarls or even a King?: Yes, in every single aspect
Things aren't going your way, do you turn off the game, or do you revert to a previous save to try again?: Yes
How do you view the zoomorphic races? Elves? Humans?:Elves are the best thing to happen to Tamriel, they deserve the world. Humans are pathetic and weak.
Do you perform tasks in your own way, or to-the-letter?: My own way
Stormcloaks or Imperial Legion?: Stormcloaks
Thieves Guild or Dark Brotherhood?: Dark Brotherhood
Is marriage more of a business transaction than about affinity for a NPC?: Not always
If you use magic, what do you use it for? Everything
If you use stealth, what do you use it for? Killing silently; as obvious
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Post » Fri Dec 16, 2011 9:34 am

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Demographic Questions

1. *Age:15
2. *Race:White
3. *Gender:Male
4. *Education:In high school
5. *Occupation:In high school
6. Preferred media source(ex. internet, radio, television, newspaper, etc.): internet
7. Preferred mode of transportation(ex. walking, bicycle, public transportation, car, truck, van, SUV, hybrid, etc.): car
8. *Criminal history: Y or N? Yes
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Skyrim Related Questions
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Approximate Age: 30
Race:Imperial
Gender:Male
Aptitude(Stealth, Combat, Magic, or mixed?): Combat
Top 10 Major Skills: One handed, archery, light armor, block, smithing,and restoration is pretty much all i use
Criminal History: Yes, but he is a generally good person
Allegiances:Stormcloaks
Factions: Stormcloaks, Bard's college
Horseback or on foot?: Both, mostly horseback
Do you spend more time in towns/villages/cities, or adventuring/questing/wandering the wild?: Wandering the wild
Do you organize and/or manage your inventories at homes?: yes
Do you keep items that you never plan on using?: yes
Do you pay attention to encumberment on a regular basis?: yes
Priorities(Gold, loot, quests, relationships, etc.)?: Quest
How do you get what you want from a NPC?: Depends on the NPC, if i like them then persuasion if i don't then intimidation.
A lone friendly traveler is encountered in the wild, how do you approach him/her?: I speak to them
The same lone traveler is non-threatening, yet hostile(possibly of another allegiance or faction)?: I kill him if i have to
Does apparel/armor aesthetics, practicality, value, or rarity determine use?: aesthetics
Do you prefer purchasing equipment or finding/looting/stealing/discovering for use?: finding
Do you learn more about your quests, NPCs, and faction before undertaking quests?: Yes
Do allegiances, morals and beliefs, or other factors determine who you work for/with and the tasks you perform?: yes
When you have companions, do you let them do most of the work?: No
Do you equip them with improved equipment, or let them use what they have?: Improved equipment
Do you have them carry most of your burden(ex. loot, weapons, armor, etc.)?: Yes
Does it bother you when NPCs say bad things about you?: No
If any of those NPCs were to travel outside of civilization, what would you do, if anything?: nothing
Do you give up on difficult quests? Do you plan better for a new approach? Do you see it through, no matter how difficult?: I see it through.
Do you interact with NPCs other than for essential needs, wants, or tasks?: yes
Do you lie - when it is an option - to receive a greater reward or information?: no
Do you enjoy learning about the land and people of Skyrim and the history of Tamriel?: yes
Does listening to a NPC's story affect any decisions you make?: Yes
Do you think you could be a better leader than any of the guild/faction leaders. How about the Jarls or even a King?: Yes
Things aren't going your way, do you turn off the game, or do you revert to a previous save to try again?: load a save to try again
How do you view the zoomorphic races? Elves? Humans?: I like all the races except the altmer
Do you perform tasks in your own way, or to-the-letter?: My own way
Stormcloaks or Imperial Legion?: Stormcloaks
Thieves Guild or Dark Brotherhood?: Neither
Is marriage more of a business transaction than about affinity for a NPC?: No
If you use magic, what do you use it for? Healing
If you use stealth, what do you use it for? I don't use stealth
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Post » Thu Dec 15, 2011 9:41 pm

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Demographic Questions
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1. *Age: 42
2. *Race: Scandinavian
3. *Gender: m
4. *Education: M.Sc
5. *Occupation: Sales&Marketing
6. Preferred media source(ex. internet, radio, television, newspaper, etc.): All
7. Preferred mode of transportation(ex. walking, bicycle, public transportation, car, truck, van, SUV, hybrid, etc.): car, taxi
8. *Criminal history: Y or N? N
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Skyrim Related Questions
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Approximate Age: n/a
Race: Dunmer
Gender:m
Aptitude(Stealth, Combat, Magic, or mixed?): mixed combat/magic
Top 10 Major Skills: 1h, destr, sneak, speech, smith, alc, ench, heavy arm, alt, rest
Criminal History: n
Allegiances: Stormcloacs
Factions: College, companions
Horseback or on foot?: foot
Do you spend more time in towns/villages/cities, or adventuring/questing/wandering the wild?: Both
Do you organize and/or manage your inventories at homes?: Y
Do you keep items that you never plan on using?: Y (full armor sets)
Do you pay attention to encumberment on a regular basis?: y
Priorities(Gold, loot, quests, relationships, etc.)?: n
How do you get what you want from a NPC?: n
A lone friendly traveler is encountered in the wild, how do you approach him/her?: with indifference. By passers just pass by
The same lone traveler is non-threatening, yet hostile(possibly of another allegiance or faction)?: above
Does apparel/armor aesthetics, practicality, value, or rarity determine use?: n
Do you prefer purchasing equipment or finding/looting/stealing/discovering for use?: n
Do you learn more about your quests, NPCs, and faction before undertaking quests?: y
Do allegiances, morals and beliefs, or other factors determine who you work for/with and the tasks you perform?: y
When you have companions, do you let them do most of the work?: n
Do you equip them with improved equipment, or let them use what they have?: improve
Do you have them carry most of your burden(ex. loot, weapons, armor, etc.)?: only improvements and excess load. other would be impractical
Does it bother you when NPCs say bad things about you?: n
If any of those NPCs were to travel outside of civilization, what would you do, if anything?: nothing
Do you give up on difficult quests? Do you plan better for a new approach? Do you see it through, no matter how difficult?: see it through
Do you interact with NPCs other than for essential needs, wants, or tasks?: y
Do you lie - when it is an option - to receive a greater reward or information?: n
Do you enjoy learning about the land and people of Skyrim and the history of Tamriel?: y
Does listening to a NPC's story affect any decisions you make?: perhaps
Do you think you could be a better leader than any of the guild/faction leaders. How about the Jarls or even a King?: y
Things aren't going your way, do you turn off the game, or do you revert to a previous save to try again?: revert to save or use tgm
How do you view the zoomorphic races? Elves? Humans?: playing one
Do you perform tasks in your own way, or to-the-letter?: n/a. In a computer game you either do them to meet the completed status or not.
Stormcloaks or Imperial Legion?: Stormcloacs
Thieves Guild or Dark Brotherhood?: neither
Is marriage more of a business transaction than about affinity for a NPC?: business
If you use magic, what do you use it for? Destruction and augmented reality (detect life)
If you use stealth, what do you use it for? carefullness

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barbara belmonte
 
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Joined: Fri Apr 06, 2007 6:12 pm

Post » Fri Dec 16, 2011 6:09 am

1. *Age: 25
2. *Race: White
3. *Gender: Female
4. *Education: University grad, working on masters
5. *Occupation: Barista :|
6. Preferred media source(ex. internet, radio, television, newspaper, etc.): Internet
7. Preferred mode of transportation(ex. walking, bicycle, public transportation, car, truck, van, SUV, hybrid, etc.): Smallish-SUV. Too crippled for walking and biking.
8. *Criminal history: Y or N? No sir.
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Skyrim Related Questions
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Approximate Age: 28
Race: Bosmer
Gender: Female
Aptitude(Stealth, Combat, Magic, or mixed?): Mixed. Started out stealth, switched to destruction-based, then leveled one-handed a bunch. Mostly stealthy-combat at the moment.
Top 10 Major Skills: Sneak, archery, one-handed, lockpicking, light armor, smithing, destruction...and everything else is pretty much even, actually. I think.
Criminal History: Welp, there was that one DB mission that left me with a 1500 gold bounty...
Allegiances: None, yet. I suspect I'll have to choose sides eventually.
Factions: Dark Brotherhood, Thieves Guild, Companions, College of Winterhold...
Horseback or on foot?: On foot, since I'm a werewolf and pretty durn fast.
Do you spend more time in towns/villages/cities, or adventuring/questing/wandering the wild?: Adventuring!
Do you organize and/or manage your inventories at homes?: Haha, yes. I have weapons in one storage area, armor/clothes in another, potions, ingredients, books, gems...all in their own space.
Do you keep items that you never plan on using?: Yes. If it's super nifty.
Do you pay attention to encumberment on a regular basis?: Yep. I don't have a habit of carrying around strength potions, so I have to watch what I pick up.
Priorities(Gold, loot, quests, relationships, etc.)?: Quests. Collecting cool stuff is fun, but it's more fun when you have a mission on which to use it.
How do you get what you want from a NPC?: I ask, nicely. If that doesn't work, I threaten. If that doesn't work, well, I just have to talk it.
A lone friendly traveler is encountered in the wild, how do you approach him/her?: I stop sneaking and approach with my weapon sheathed.
The same lone traveler is non-threatening, yet hostile(possibly of another allegiance or faction)?: Honestly? I'd probably talk to him and then kill him anyway. Heh.
Does apparel/armor aesthetics, practicality, value, or rarity determine use?: Practicality. Armor might be good looking, but if it doesn't protect you, it's useless.
Do you prefer purchasing equipment or finding/looting/stealing/discovering for use?: Finding! I don't think I've bought anything I have equipped.
Do you learn more about your quests, NPCs, and faction before undertaking quests?: Not usually. I learn by experiencing it!
Do allegiances, morals and beliefs, or other factors determine who you work for/with and the tasks you perform?: Not really. I'm not going to stop in the middle of a questline because I object to killing a certain someone.
When you have companions, do you let them do most of the work?: Nope. I bring Farkas along because he sounds nice. That's it.
Do you equip them with improved equipment, or let them use what they have?: Of course I give him better stuff. He's no use to me dead, is he?
Do you have them carry most of your burden(ex. loot, weapons, armor, etc.)?: Not once. If I fill up, I go home.
Does it bother you when NPCs say bad things about you?: Yes >:(
If any of those NPCs were to travel outside of civilization, what would you do, if anything?: Depends on who they are. Usually I'd kill them. :)
Do you give up on difficult quests? Do you plan better for a new approach? Do you see it through, no matter how difficult?: I see it through. If I can't do it, I'm doin' it wrong.
Do you interact with NPCs other than for essential needs, wants, or tasks?: Of course. I talk to people all the time.
Do you lie - when it is an option - to receive a greater reward or information?: Nope. I'd feel irrationally guilty.
Do you enjoy learning about the land and people of Skyrim and the history of Tamriel?: Yep. I enjoyed it in Morrowind and Oblivion too.
Does listening to a NPC's story affect any decisions you make?: Yep. Sometimes I just feel sorry for them.
Do you think you could be a better leader than any of the guild/faction leaders. How about the Jarls or even a King?: Christ, I don't even know why they made me Arch-Mage. I'm terrible at magic. Generally, no.
Things aren't going your way, do you turn off the game, or do you revert to a previous save to try again?: I revert to a previous save. Turn off Skyrim? Ha!
How do you view the zoomorphic races? Elves? Humans?: The khajiits and argonians are pretty nifty looking this time around. I'd play as one of them. Altmer and Dunmer can svck it. Bosmer are great. All the humans are pretty boring.
Do you perform tasks in your own way, or to-the-letter?: In my own way. More of an "I'll get to it eventually" sort of attitude.
Stormcloaks or Imperial Legion?: Neither. Yet. Ulfric is a loser but I'm not a fan of the failed Empire either.
Thieves Guild or Dark Brotherhood?: Both. Dark Brotherhood first. The Thieves Guild in Oblivion wasn't my favourite, so I almost didn't join in Skyrim.
Is marriage more of a business transaction than about affinity for a NPC?: Half and half. I like having my own personal store and someone who cooks for me and says "Hello, dear" when I come home. Farkas has a pretty awesome voice though.
If you use magic, what do you use it for? Killing things!
If you use stealth, what do you use it for? Killing more things!
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Terry
 
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Joined: Mon Jul 09, 2007 1:21 am

Post » Thu Dec 15, 2011 11:24 pm

I have some time on my hands. Can't sleep, anyway.

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1. *Age: 32
2. *Race: Breton
3. *Gender: Male
4. *Education: Associates Degree
5. *Occupation: Security
6. Preferred media source(ex. internet, radio, television, newspaper, etc.): Internet
7. Preferred mode of transportation(ex. walking, bicycle, public transportation, car, truck, van, SUV, hybrid, etc.): Small Car (like a Ford Focus)
8. *Criminal history: Y or N? Nope.
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Skyrim Related Questions
These will apply to the main avatar you use, or the one that feels closest to YOU
Approximate Age: 32
Race: Breton
Gender: Male
Aptitude(Stealth, Combat, Magic, or mixed?): Mixed.
Top 10 Major Skills:Conjuration, One Handed, Heavy Armor, Lockpicking, Restoration, Speech, Smithing, Sneak, Archery, Enchanting
Criminal History: None
Allegiances: None
Factions: College of Winterhold
Horseback or on foot?: Foot
Do you spend more time in towns/villages/cities, or adventuring/questing/wandering the wild?: Almost a tie between wandering on the road and hanging out in the major cities
Do you organize and/or manage your inventories at homes?: Nope
Do you keep items that you never plan on using?: Sometimes
Do you pay attention to encumberment on a regular basis?: Yes
Priorities(Gold, loot, quests, relationships, etc.)?: Gold, loot, keeping my Followers alive
How do you get what you want from a NPC?: Being a nice guy
A lone friendly traveler is encountered in the wild, how do you approach him/her?: Socializing
The same lone traveler is non-threatening, yet hostile(possibly of another allegiance or faction)?: Cautious. They attack me, it's curtains.
Does apparel/armor aesthetics, practicality, value, or rarity determine use?: practicality and aesthetics
Do you prefer purchasing equipment or finding/looting/stealing/discovering for use?: Discovering
Do you learn more about your quests, NPCs, and faction before undertaking quests?: Rarely, if I'm interested
Do allegiances, morals and beliefs, or other factors determine who you work for/with and the tasks you perform?: Yes
When you have companions, do you let them do most of the work?: Yes
Do you equip them with improved equipment, or let them use what they have?: I equip them with better stuff
Do you have them carry most of your burden(ex. loot, weapons, armor, etc.)?: Sometimes
Does it bother you when NPCs say bad things about you?: Nope, 'cause I don't really do anything bad
If any of those NPCs were to travel outside of civilization, what would you do, if anything?: Do nothing
Do you give up on difficult quests? Do you plan better for a new approach? Do you see it through, no matter how difficult?: No. I'll find a way. Even if I have to apply hit and run tactics.
Do you interact with NPCs other than for essential needs, wants, or tasks?: Sure
Do you lie - when it is an option - to receive a greater reward or information?: Nope
Do you enjoy learning about the land and people of Skyrim and the history of Tamriel?: Sure do
Does listening to a NPC's story affect any decisions you make?: Yup
Do you think you could be a better leader than any of the guild/faction leaders. How about the Jarls or even a King?: Probably not
Things aren't going your way, do you turn off the game, or do you revert to a previous save to try again?: Revert to a previous save
How do you view the zoomorphic races? Elves? Humans?: I love you all
Do you perform tasks in your own way, or to-the-letter?: Depends which is easiest
Stormcloaks or Imperial Legion?: Legion
Thieves Guild or Dark Brotherhood?: Neither
Is marriage more of a business transaction than about affinity for a NPC?: Affinity. And the homecooked meal is nice
If you use magic, what do you use it for? Conjuration
If you use stealth, what do you use it for? When I'm bored
Random comments? Yeah, I love Tavern 4, Skyrim OST.

Here ya go. Good luck with your project.
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Kevan Olson
 
Posts: 3402
Joined: Tue Oct 16, 2007 1:09 am

Post » Fri Dec 16, 2011 6:18 am

1. *Age: 15
2. *Race: Nord, wait real life? Caucasion.
3. *Gender: Male
4. *Education: 10th grade-ish (homeschooled)
5. *Occupation: Random jobs around the house for parental pay.
6. Preferred media source: Internet, books, tv, people,
7. Preferred mode of transportation: Walking or Bicycling,
8. *Criminal history: Y or N? Negative.
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Skyrim Related Questions
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Approximate Age: 24
Race: Nord
Gender: Female
Aptitude(Stealth, Combat, Magic, or mixed?): Super-mixed.
Top 10 Major Skills: Smithing 100, One-Handed 78, Enchanting 71, Destruction 58, Light Armor 56, I don't know the rest.
Criminal History: Being framed for murder. "If someone tries to kill you, you try to kill them right back" -Cpt. Mal.
Allegiances: A sovereign Skyrim.
Factions: Companions, Merchants.
Horseback or on foot?: Foot.
Do you spend more time in towns/villages/cities, or adventuring/questing/wandering the wild?: Just about equal.
Do you organize and/or manage your inventories at homes?: Absolutely.
Do you keep items that you never plan on using?: Really just Deadric stuff, and Dwemer decor.
Do you pay attention to encumberment on a regular basis?: Hahahaha yes.
Priorities(Gold, loot, quests, relationships, etc.)?: They run together seamlessly for me.
How do you get what you want from a NPC?: Generally by helping them.
A lone friendly traveler is encountered in the wild, how do you approach him/her?: Walk up to him. If he attacks me, see quote above.
The same lone traveler is non-threatening, yet hostile(possibly of another allegiance or faction)?: No biggy. Unless he's an ass to me personally, than I might save, kill him and reload.
Does apparel/armor aesthetics, practicality, value, or rarity determine use?: Practicality, Rarity, Value, Aesthetics.
Do you prefer purchasing equipment or finding/looting/stealing/discovering for use?: I prefer making, and finding equipment.
Do you learn more about your quests, NPCs, and faction before undertaking quests?: I let it unfold as I go along.
Do allegiances, morals and beliefs, or other factors determine who you work for/with and the tasks you perform?: Yes, I hate the Thalmor.
When you have companions, do you let them do most of the work?: I don't really have a choice, I do fight along side them though.
Do you equip them with improved equipment, or let them use what they have?: I have Dragon Armor for my companions. Lydia, Marcurio, Unbroken, now Lioness.
Do you have them carry most of your burden(ex. loot, weapons, armor, etc.)?: Only Dragon Bones, and scales.
Does it bother you when NPCs say bad things about you?: It annoys me after I've killed the World-Eater.
If any of those NPCs were to travel outside of civilization, what would you do, if anything?: Nothing.
Do you give up on difficult quests? Do you plan better for a new approach? Do you see it through, no matter how difficult?: I revise my plan until I succeed.
Do you interact with NPCs other than for essential needs, wants, or tasks?: Yes, I feel it adds ambiance.
Do you lie - when it is an option - to receive a greater reward or information?: Not very often.
Do you enjoy learning about the land and people of Skyrim and the history of Tamriel?: It's one of my favorite parts.
Does listening to a NPC's story affect any decisions you make?: Yes.
Do you think you could be a better leader than any of the guild/faction leaders. How about the Jarls or even a King?: Almost always.
Things aren't going your way, do you turn off the game, or do you revert to a previous save to try again?: I run away, heal myself, and keep fighting.
How do you view the zoomorphic races? Elves? Humans?: I don't view any of them over another race.
Do you perform tasks in your own way, or to-the-letter?: Generally to-the-letter, unless the game allows me to be otherwise.
Stormcloaks or Imperial Legion?: I dislike both of them, but Stormcloaks.
Thieves Guild or Dark Brotherhood?:
Is marriage more of a business transaction than about affinity for a NPC?: It was a business thing for my first character, I married too quick. I wish I could remarry to Ysolda.
If you use magic, what do you use it for? Mass destruction enemies.
If you use stealth, what do you use it for? Sneak attacks on enemies.
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Sarah Edmunds
 
Posts: 3461
Joined: Sat Jul 08, 2006 8:03 pm

Post » Fri Dec 16, 2011 9:51 am

Demographic Questions
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1. *Age: late 30s
2. *Race: cauc
3. *Gender: m
4. *Education: university
5. *Occupation: professional gambler
6. Preferred media source(ex. internet, radio, television, newspaper, etc.): radio
7. Preferred mode of transportation(ex. walking, bicycle, public transportation, car, truck, van, SUV, hybrid, etc.): walking
8. *Criminal history: Y or N? Y
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Skyrim Related Questions
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Approximate Age: 30ish
Race: any human
Gender: m
Aptitude(Stealth, Combat, Magic, or mixed?): stealth
Top 10 Major Skills: archery/alchemy/smithing/stealth
Criminal History: alot
Allegiances:
Factions:
Horseback or on foot?: foot all the way
Do you spend more time in towns/villages/cities, or adventuring/questing/wandering the wild?: wandering
Do you organize and/or manage your inventories at homes?: yes
Do you keep items that you never plan on using?: no
Do you pay attention to encumberment on a regular basis?: yes
Priorities(Gold, loot, quests, relationships, etc.)?: gold
How do you get what you want from a NPC?: persuasion
A lone friendly traveler is encountered in the wild, how do you approach him/her?: friendly
The same lone traveler is non-threatening, yet hostile(possibly of another allegiance or faction)?: sneak to identify, then likely backstab and rob
Does apparel/armor aesthetics, practicality, value, or rarity determine use?: practicality
Do you prefer purchasing equipment or finding/looting/stealing/discovering for use?: looting
Do you learn more about your quests, NPCs, and faction before undertaking quests?: no
Do allegiances, morals and beliefs, or other factors determine who you work for/with and the tasks you perform?: yes
When you have companions, do you let them do most of the work?: don't use them
Do you equip them with improved equipment, or let them use what they have?: don't use them
Do you have them carry most of your burden(ex. loot, weapons, armor, etc.)?: don't use them
Does it bother you when NPCs say bad things about you?: no
If any of those NPCs were to travel outside of civilization, what would you do, if anything?: ?
Do you give up on difficult quests? Do you plan better for a new approach? Do you see it through, no matter how difficult?: give it time
Do you interact with NPCs other than for essential needs, wants, or tasks?: yes
Do you lie - when it is an option - to receive a greater reward or information?: yes
Do you enjoy learning about the land and people of Skyrim and the history of Tamriel?: yes
Does listening to a NPC's story affect any decisions you make?: yes
Do you think you could be a better leader than any of the guild/faction leaders. How about the Jarls or even a King?: no
Things aren't going your way, do you turn off the game, or do you revert to a previous save to try again?: play on
How do you view the zoomorphic races? Elves? Humans?: nice mix
Do you perform tasks in your own way, or to-the-letter?: my way
Stormcloaks or Imperial Legion?: storm
Thieves Guild or Dark Brotherhood?: brotherhood for practical purposes, but they are all wankers...thieves for the company
Is marriage more of a business transaction than about affinity for a NPC?: business
If you use magic, what do you use it for? light
If you use stealth, what do you use it for? one-shot kills
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Big Homie
 
Posts: 3479
Joined: Sun Sep 16, 2007 3:31 pm

Post » Fri Dec 16, 2011 6:54 am

Demographic Questions
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1. *Age: 27
2. *Race:Caucasian
3. *Gender:Male
4. *Education:High School diploma
5. *Occupation:Food service
6. Preferred media source(ex. internet, radio, television, newspaper, etc.):The internet or TV
7. Preferred mode of transportation(ex. walking, bicycle, public transportation, car, truck, van, SUV, hybrid, etc.): Car, but due to financial circumstances I walk everywhere.
8. *Criminal history: Y or N? Nothing I've been caught at ;)
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Skyrim Related Questions
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Approximate Age: How old do Dwemers get? I'd say he's 40 or so in imperial terms
Race: Dwemer (Dark Elf)
Gender: Male
Aptitude(Stealth, Combat, Magic, or mixed?): Stealth and Combat
Top 10 Major Skills:The game isn't on right now, but I know three are Sneak, One Handed, and Restoration
Criminal History:Not so much in Skyrim yet, but many nefarious dealings in Elswyr and Morrowind
Allegiances: Self above all else
Factions: Companions, Dark Brotherhood
Horseback or on foot?: On foot, I'm not blowing 1000 gold on a horse I can steal for free.
Do you spend more time in towns/villages/cities, or adventuring/questing/wandering the wild?: Cities more than towns, and certainly more than the wild
Do you organize and/or manage your inventories at homes?: Yes.
Do you keep items that you never plan on using?: If it's rare, otherwise I'm selling it or keeping it to upgrade
Do you pay attention to encumberment on a regular basis?: Yes, as it often becomes an issue.
Priorities(Gold, loot, quests, relationships, etc.)?: Priorities have shifted now that I have a house, I'm just trying to make mad cash, and find a cool set of armor to replace this leather crap I've been wearing since showing up in Riverwood.
How do you get what you want from a NPC?: Brawling, if it's an option.
A lone friendly traveler is encountered in the wild, how do you approach him/her?: I check them out, see what they're up to, and go from there
The same lone traveler is non-threatening, yet hostile(possibly of another allegiance or faction)?: All hostiles will be eliminated.
Does apparel/armor aesthetics, practicality, value, or rarity determine use?: Half form, half function
Do you prefer purchasing equipment or finding/looting/stealing/discovering for use?: Shops charge too much, I'd prefer finding cool stuff but I never do.
Do you learn more about your quests, NPCs, and faction before undertaking quests?: Depends on the quest. Sometimes there's no hesitation as to what must be done though (e.g. Innocence Lost).
Do allegiances, morals and beliefs, or other factors determine who you work for/with and the tasks you perform?: Yes. He won't do anything he finds distasteful.
When you have companions, do you let them do most of the work?: We share the workload
Do you equip them with improved equipment, or let them use what they have?:Depends on if they have crap and also depends if the good armor makes them look stupid. It's more form over function concerning followers' gear
Do you have them carry most of your burden(ex. loot, weapons, armor, etc.)?: Only once I can't carry any more.
Does it bother you when NPCs say bad things about you?: It makes me want to kill them.
If any of those NPCs were to travel outside of civilization, what would you do, if anything?: I might kill them but people are generally more useful alive than dead.
Do you give up on difficult quests? Do you plan better for a new approach? Do you see it through, no matter how difficult?: I never give up once I've started, although I may have to find an alternate approach sometimes.
Do you interact with NPCs other than for essential needs, wants, or tasks?: I like chatting up the Whiterun guards.
Do you lie - when it is an option - to receive a greater reward or information?: Depends on what I'm lying about.
Do you enjoy learning about the land and people of Skyrim and the history of Tamriel?: Not so much.
Does listening to a NPC's story affect any decisions you make?: It could mean the difference between whether or not they die.
Do you think you could be a better leader than any of the guild/faction leaders. How about the Jarls or even a King?: It's going to take a bit more experience before he can be a competent ruler of Skyrim.
Things aren't going your way, do you turn off the game, or do you revert to a previous save to try again?: Just keep at it.
How do you view the zoomorphic races? Elves? Humans?: All just folks trying to get by.
Do you perform tasks in your own way, or to-the-letter?: My own way.
Stormcloaks or Imperial Legion?: I don't like either.
Thieves Guild or Dark Brotherhood?: The Brotherhood, I find myself saying "By Sithis!" on many occasions
Is marriage more of a business transaction than about affinity for a NPC?: For this guy it's a means of camoflage, hiding in plain sight.
If you use magic, what do you use it for? Healing and distraction
If you use stealth, what do you use it for? Avoiding encounters, theft, levelling up my sneak ability, other uses too
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natalie mccormick
 
Posts: 3415
Joined: Fri Aug 18, 2006 8:36 am

Post » Fri Dec 16, 2011 12:04 am

Hello, fellow gamers. I am trying to conduct a fairly short questionnaire on how individuals play Skyrim to assist in predicting personality traits. The main focus is the quasi-Freudian theory that people use video games as an outlet to act out - via avatar - their inner desires, and hidden morals and beliefs without fear of social or societal judgement or ostracization.I will also use any demographic information collected to better understand age, racial, and gender differences in play styles, as well as possible educational and economic level differences, if any.
You can feel free to post in this forum or send me a message via inbox.
Your help is appreciated.
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Demographic Questions
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1. *Age:
2. *Race:
3. *Gender:
4. *Education:
5. *Occupation:
6. Preferred media source(ex. internet, radio, television, newspaper, etc.):
7. Preferred mode of transportation(ex. walking, bicycle, public transportation, car, truck, van, SUV, hybrid, etc.):
8. *Criminal history: Y or N?
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Skyrim Related Questions
These will apply to the main avatar you use, or the one that feels closest to YOU
Approximate Age:
Race:
Gender:
Aptitude(Stealth, Combat, Magic, or mixed?):
Top 10 Major Skills:
Criminal History:
Allegiances:
Factions:
Horseback or on foot?: On foot
Do you spend more time in towns/villages/cities, or adventuring/questing/wandering the wild?: Towns/Villages/Cities
Do you organize and/or manage your inventories at homes?: Yes
Do you keep items that you never plan on using?: Yes
Do you pay attention to encumberment on a regular basis?: Yes
Priorities(Gold, loot, quests, relationships, etc.)?: Quests
How do you get what you want from a NPC?: I buy it
A lone friendly traveler is encountered in the wild, how do you approach him/her?: With dialogue
The same lone traveler is non-threatening, yet hostile(possibly of another allegiance or faction)?: Kill him
Does apparel/armor aesthetics, practicality, value, or rarity determine use?: Attributes, and asthetics
Do you prefer purchasing equipment or finding/looting/stealing/discovering for use?: Finding/Discovering/Looting
Do you learn more about your quests, NPCs, and faction before undertaking quests?: Sometimes but usually not
Do allegiances, morals and beliefs, or other factors determine who you work for/with and the tasks you perform?: No
When you have companions, do you let them do most of the work?: No
Do you equip them with improved equipment, or let them use what they have?: Let them use what they have.
Do you have them carry most of your burden(ex. loot, weapons, armor, etc.)?: No
Does it bother you when NPCs say bad things about you?: No
If any of those NPCs were to travel outside of civilization, what would you do, if anything?: Kill them
Do you give up on difficult quests? Do you plan better for a new approach? Do you see it through, no matter how difficult?: See it through no matter how difficult.
Do you interact with NPCs other than for essential needs, wants, or tasks?: Yes.
Do you lie - when it is an option - to receive a greater reward or information?: Yes.
Do you enjoy learning about the land and people of Skyrim and the history of Tamriel?: Yes.
Does listening to a NPC's story affect any decisions you make?: No.
Do you think you could be a better leader than any of the guild/faction leaders. How about the Jarls or even a King?: No.
Things aren't going your way, do you turn off the game, or do you revert to a previous save to try again?: Keep trying.
How do you view the zoomorphic races? Elves? Humans?: Humanoids are the only races I would play. The others I consider aliens from outer space.
Do you perform tasks in your own way, or to-the-letter?: To the letter.
Stormcloaks or Imperial Legion?: Imperial Legion
Thieves Guild or Dark Brotherhood?: Thieves Guild.
Is marriage more of a business transaction than about affinity for a NPC?: I did it to get a trophy on the PS3. I still have attraction to whom I want when I want.
If you use magic, what do you use it for? To kill things and to heal myself. Sometimes to breathe underwater longer or light a dark passage.
If you use stealth, what do you use it for? Because its cool.

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Michael Russ
 
Posts: 3380
Joined: Thu Jul 05, 2007 3:33 am

Post » Fri Dec 16, 2011 4:59 am

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1. *Age: 22
2. *Race: White.
3. *Gender: Male.
4. *Education: Some college.
5. *Occupation: Medical field.
6. Preferred media source: Internet.
7. Preferred mode of transportation: Driving.
8. *Criminal history: None.
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Skyrim Related Questions
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Approximate Age: 26

Race: Breton.

Gender: Male.

Aptitude(Stealth, Combat, Magic, or mixed?): Mixed.

Top 10 Major Skills: One-handed, heavy armor, destruction, conjuration, smithing, enchanting, alchemy, restoration, lockpicking.

Criminal History: Very little.

Allegiances: He's loyal to the Jarl of Solitude, and his wife.

Factions: The Empire and College of Winterhold.

Horseback or on foot?: In-character horseback with a wagon. Though I mostly travel on foot because the horse mechanic is poorly implemented.

Do you spend more time in towns/villages/cities, or adventuring/questing/wandering the wild?: A mix.

Do you organize and/or manage your inventories at homes?: Yes.

Do you keep items that you never plan on using?: Yes.

Do you pay attention to encumberment on a regular basis?: Yes.

Priorities(Gold, loot, quests, relationships, etc.)?: Gold, relationships, property.

How do you get what you want from a NPC?: Depends on the NPC, and what is wanted. If my character wants a bandit to stop stealing/killing, he uses force. If persuasion is possible, he uses that instead.

A lone friendly traveler is encountered in the wild, how do you approach him/her?: Offer a mead and a leg of whatever animal I happen to be munching on.

The same lone traveler is non-threatening, yet hostile(possibly of another allegiance or faction)?: I walk away, if possible.

Does apparel/armor aesthetics, practicality, value, or rarity determine use?: Yes, all of the above. Aesthetics and stats being the most important.

Do you prefer purchasing equipment or finding/looting/stealing/discovering for use?: Crafting it. So none of the above.

Do you learn more about your quests, NPCs, and faction before undertaking quests?: Yes, if possible.

Do allegiances, morals and beliefs, or other factors determine who you work for/with and the tasks you perform?: Absolutely.

When you have companions, do you let them do most of the work?: No.

Do you equip them with improved equipment, or let them use what they have?: I equip them, though not with the best gear.

Do you have them carry most of your burden(ex. loot, weapons, armor, etc.)?: No.

Does it bother you when NPCs say bad things about you?: It depends on the NPC, and what is said.

If any of those NPCs were to travel outside of civilization, what would you do, if anything?: Perhaps call them mean, hurtful names.

Do you give up on difficult quests? Do you plan better for a new approach? Do you see it through, no matter how difficult?: It depends on the reward. I have no problem halting a quest if the quest-giver is an ass.

Do you interact with NPCs other than for essential needs, wants, or tasks?: Yes.

Do you lie - when it is an option - to receive a greater reward or information?: It depends on the situation.

Do you enjoy learning about the land and people of Skyrim and the history of Tamriel?: Yes.

Does listening to a NPC's story affect any decisions you make?: Yes.

Do you think you could be a better leader than any of the guild/faction leaders. How about the Jarls or even a King?: Yes. Though the game doesn't set a very high standard in most cases.

Things aren't going your way, do you turn off the game, or do you revert to a previous save to try again?: It depends on the situation. In general I try again.

How do you view the zoomorphic races? Elves? Humans?: I like the diversity of races and their different cultures.

Do you perform tasks in your own way, or to-the-letter?: My own way.

Stormcloaks or Imperial Legion?: Legion.

Thieves Guild or Dark Brotherhood?: Neither. Though if forced to choose he would join the Thieves Guild and commandeer leadership, turning it from a mafia style guild to one more akin to Robin Hood.

Is marriage more of a business transaction than about affinity for a NPC?: No.

If you use magic, what do you use it for?: Offense, primarily.

If you use stealth, what do you use it for?: I don't.
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JR Cash
 
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Demographic Questions
* = Optional
1. *Age: 30f
2. *Race: Caucasion
3. *Gender: M
4. *Education: Bachelor's - History
5. *Occupation: Insurance Cust Serv
6. Preferred media source(ex. internet, radio, television, newspaper, etc.): Word of mouth
7. Preferred mode of transportation(ex. walking, bicycle, public transportation, car, truck, van, SUV, hybrid, etc.): Car/Driving
8. *Criminal history: Y or N? N
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Skyrim Related Questions
These will apply to the main avatar you use, or the one that feels closest to YOU
Approximate Age: mid to late 20's by character appearance.
Race: This one I can't answer directly since I play my first character as the race most prominent to the area the game is set in and all others based on the type of character I intend to play. Typically I play one of the human races though.
Gender: M.
Aptitude(Stealth, Combat, Magic, or mixed?): Magic.
Top 10 Major Skills: Destruction, Restoration, Alteration, Alchemy, Sneak - Skyrim only has 18 skills, so these are the 5 I primarily use, in descending order. Continuing for another five I use Enchanting, Conjuration, Illusion, Archery, One-Handed.
Criminal History: yes, but only from accidents like killing a chicken or picking up a dagger when trying to talk to a guard.
Allegiances: Nothing direct.
Factions: Mages College.
Horseback or on foot?: On foot when just playing (It's faster) and Horseback when role-playing a character.
Do you spend more time in towns/villages/cities, or adventuring/questing/wandering the wild?: Adventuring/Questing/Exploring the wild.
Do you organize and/or manage your inventories at homes?: Yes!
Do you keep items that you never plan on using?: No, but I keep things I think I might use.
Do you pay attention to encumberment on a regular basis?: Yes, I like to carry as little as possible.
Priorities(Gold, loot, quests, relationships, etc.)?: Depends on the character, but typically quests.
How do you get what you want from a NPC?: Persuade, Bribe, agree to trade favors (i.e. do their quest).
A lone friendly traveler is encountered in the wild, how do you approach him/her?: Cautiously.
The same lone traveler is non-threatening, yet hostile(possibly of another allegiance or faction)?: Fight if they attack (or if they're Thalmor) otherwise leave them be.
Does apparel/armor aesthetics, practicality, value, or rarity determine use?: Practicality when adventuring, aesthetics when just hanging out in town.
Do you prefer purchasing equipment or finding/looting/stealing/discovering for use?: Finding, Looting, Discovering - especially discovering.
Do you learn more about your quests, NPCs, and faction before undertaking quests?: Generally, if the quest is something I/my character really cares about. - e.g. something relevant to the lore of the game.
Do allegiances, morals and beliefs, or other factors determine who you work for/with and the tasks you perform?: Yes.
When you have companions, do you let them do most of the work?: Yes, unless I'm escorting them somewhere.
Do you equip them with improved equipment, or let them use what they have?: Improved equipment.
Do you have them carry most of your burden(ex. loot, weapons, armor, etc.)?: Only when I get close to being over encumbered.
Does it bother you when NPCs say bad things about you?: Oddly enough, it does sometimes. It depends on what they say.
If any of those NPCs were to travel outside of civilization, what would you do, if anything?: Nothing, unless they were Thalmor.
Do you give up on difficult quests? Do you plan better for a new approach? Do you see it through, no matter how difficult?: Persevere until it becomes obvious I'm in over my head, then back off, re-supply and re-plan, then try again.
Do you interact with NPCs other than for essential needs, wants, or tasks?: Generally, yes.
Do you lie - when it is an option - to receive a greater reward or information?: No, unless it's appropriate for the character (e.g. thieves).
Do you enjoy learning about the land and people of Skyrim and the history of Tamriel?: Immensely.
Does listening to a NPC's story affect any decisions you make?: Yes.
Do you think you could be a better leader than any of the guild/faction leaders. How about the Jarls or even a King?: Generally.
Things aren't going your way, do you turn off the game, or do you revert to a previous save to try again?: Neither, I persevere and accept what happens (with the exception of character death).
How do you view the zoomorphic races? Elves? Humans?: I think they're awesome, I wish I had more time so I could try them all.
Do you perform tasks in your own way, or to-the-letter?: In my own way as much as possible.
Stormcloaks or Imperial Legion?: Still haven't decided, I really don't like how either faction is conducting itself.
Thieves Guild or Dark Brotherhood?: Depends on the character, I typically create a character to play through each of these factions separately.
Is marriage more of a business transaction than about affinity for a NPC?: Haven't gotten involved with it yet, will probably use it as a business transaction - I've got a real wife already and she's infinitely better than a virtual relationship.
If you use magic, what do you use it for? Combat and Defense but I'd use it primarily for utility if that were an option.
If you use stealth, what do you use it for? Safety, I like to discover the layout of an area and the position of enemies before I engage them.
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Samantha Jane Adams
 
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Post » Thu Dec 15, 2011 10:52 pm

Demographic Questions
* = Optional
1. *Age: 25
2. *Race: White
3. *Gender: Male
4. *Education: Some College/Tech School
5. *Occupation: Firefighter/EMT
6. Preferred media source(ex. internet, radio, television, newspaper, etc.): Internet
7. Preferred mode of transportation(ex. walking, bicycle, public transportation, car, truck, van, SUV, hybrid, etc.): Sirens and lights, err- Car.
8. *Criminal history: Y or N? No
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Skyrim Related Questions
These will apply to the main avatar you use, or the one that feels closest to YOU
Approximate Age: 37
Race: Nord
Gender: Male
Aptitude(Stealth, Combat, Magic, or mixed?): Combat (Sword 'n Board)
Top 10 Major Skills: One-Hand, Two-Hand, Shield, Heavy Armor, Blacksmith, Alchemy, Enchanting, Bow, Sneak, Speech
Criminal History: None
Allegiances: None
Factions: Companions, Greybeards
Horseback or on foot?: Foot
Do you spend more time in towns/villages/cities, or adventuring/questing/wandering the wild?: Latter
Do you organize and/or manage your inventories at homes?: Yes, I keep ingredients my cooking, weapons, armor, metals, soul gems, gems, leather, etc all in separate chests.
Do you keep items that you never plan on using?: Only if they're a unique item. I'll place them on a mannequin for aesthetic purposes.
Do you pay attention to encumberment on a regular basis?: Only when I suddenly start walking at a snails pace. Then I'll give some items to my companion and/or drop stuff that doesn't fetch me much gold at a merchant. Horse stone is a god send.
Priorities(Gold, loot, quests, relationships, etc.)?: Quests > Houses > Relationships > Gold > Loot
How do you get what you want from a NPC?: Speaking with them.
A lone friendly traveler is encountered in the wild, how do you approach him/her?: Casually, weapon sheathed, and speak with them.
The same lone traveler is non-threatening, yet hostile(possibly of another allegiance or faction)?: If they attack, they're dead. If I need something and have to go through them, they're dead.
Does apparel/armor aesthetics, practicality, value, or rarity determine use?: Practicality, then aesthetics. If both are equally practical, then I'll wear the one that looks better.
Do you prefer purchasing equipment or finding/looting/stealing/discovering for use?: Making my own.
Do you learn more about your quests, NPCs, and faction before undertaking quests?: Yes.
Do allegiances, morals and beliefs, or other factors determine who you work for/with and the tasks you perform?: Yes
When you have companions, do you let them do most of the work?: No, I take the brunt of all the damage and do most of the work. Half the time I don't even use a companion.
Do you equip them with improved equipment, or let them use what they have?: I equip them with improved equipment.
Do you have them carry most of your burden(ex. loot, weapons, armor, etc.)?: Only when I'm over-encumbered.
Does it bother you when NPCs say bad things about you?: No, I got thick skin, but still annoying.
If any of those NPCs were to travel outside of civilization, what would you do, if anything?: Duel.
Do you give up on difficult quests? Do you plan better for a new approach? Do you see it through, no matter how difficult?: See it through and/or while trying a new approach.
Do you interact with NPCs other than for essential needs, wants, or tasks?: Nope.
Do you lie - when it is an option - to receive a greater reward or information?: Only when I feel they are uncooperative or hiding something.
Do you enjoy learning about the land and people of Skyrim and the history of Tamriel?: Yes.
Does listening to a NPC's story affect any decisions you make?: I'll take it into consideration, but they could be lying.
Do you think you could be a better leader than any of the guild/faction leaders. How about the Jarls or even a King?: Possibly, but I would grow bored of sitting on a throne.
Things aren't going your way, do you turn off the game, or do you revert to a previous save to try again?: I'll revert to a previous save only if a problem or error occurs (generally from the game itself).
How do you view the zoomorphic races? Elves? Humans?: My Nord views them indifferently. I personally don't care much for the zoomorphic races.
Do you perform tasks in your own way, or to-the-letter?: Most to the letter, some I try in my own way.
Stormcloaks or Imperial Legion?: Imperial Legion.
Thieves Guild or Dark Brotherhood?: Neither.
Is marriage more of a business transaction than about affinity for a NPC?: My Nord married someone whom he was attracted too, but the game makes marriage feel like a business transaction. (Here's 100 gold dear).
If you use magic, what do you use it for? Doesn't use magic.
If you use stealth, what do you use it for? To pick a few hostiles off with my bow so I don't get over run when I go in with shield and sword drawn.
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Lynette Wilson
 
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Post » Fri Dec 16, 2011 8:29 am

The study is for an undergraduate educational assignment in psychology. Some of my motivation is curiosity.

I am expecting the results to correlate somewhat with the idea that the id - the unconscious part of our personalities that works to satisfy basic urges, needs, and desires - will shine through in many answers and responses. This is hypothesized based on the concept that in large open-world games full of freedom of choice players tend to put 'themselves' into the game. I am also going to attempt finding instances where predicted personality traits based on information provided as a whole conflict with certain answers and responses; leading me to argue that the super-ego may be at play. This is expected, as we all tend to want some of ourselves kept secret to 'save face', even when we feel we have been forward in an anonymous setting. Of course, there is margin for error, and I will likely be wrong in predictions. This is part of the learning process for me, and my peers, so all will not be lost.

I, again, appreciate all help in this endeavor.

P.S. I will also pay attention to demographics, and breakdown how race, gender, age, education, et al. factor into how people play games like Skyrim.



Ok, thanks. I don't know if you plan on continuing in the social sciences, and just so you know in future- ethics requires that you inform participants upfront (upon asking) about how you intend to use the information. Hopefully your school addresses this in their program.

My answers, assuming they will still help at this point:

Demographic Questions
* = Optional
1. *Age: mid 30s
2. *Race: no answer
3. *Gender: no answer
4. *Education: Two Bacc. of Science Degrees; one in Art and one in Anthropology
5. *Occupation: Artist
6. Preferred media source(ex. internet, radio, television, newspaper, etc.): Internet
7. Preferred mode of transportation(ex. walking, bicycle, public transportation, car, truck, van, SUV, hybrid, etc.): car
8. *Criminal history: Y or N? no
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Skyrim Related Questions
These will apply to the main avatar you use, or the one that feels closest to YOU
Approximate Age: late 20s, early 30s
Race: Dunmer
Gender: male
Aptitude(Stealth, Combat, Magic, or mixed?): mixed
Top 10 Major Skills: Heavy Armor, One-handed, Destruction, Alchemy, Enchanting, Smithing, Sneak, Speech, Conjuration, Restoration
Criminal History: none but I haven't started Dark Bro. or Thieves Guild questlines yet
Allegiances: none
Factions: Companions, College of Winterhold, Bard's College
Horseback or on foot?: foot
Do you spend more time in towns/villages/cities, or adventuring/questing/wandering the wild?: pretty much equal
Do you organize and/or manage your inventories at homes?: yes
Do you keep items that you never plan on using?: yes
Do you pay attention to encumberment on a regular basis?: yes
Priorities(Gold, loot, quests, relationships, etc.)?: quests>exploring interiors>gold/loot>exploring exteriors>relationships
How do you get what you want from a NPC?: By providing value or reciprocating- this is usually done through questing (retrieving items for them, etc.) or through the persuasion dialogue options
A lone friendly traveler is encountered in the wild, how do you approach him/her?: start a conversation
The same lone traveler is non-threatening, yet hostile(possibly of another allegiance or faction)?: move on until I learn more
Does apparel/armor aesthetics, practicality, value, or rarity determine use?: practicality
Do you prefer purchasing equipment or finding/looting/stealing/discovering for use?: I enjoy doing both and don't prefer one over the other
Do you learn more about your quests, NPCs, and faction before undertaking quests?: sometimes
Do allegiances, morals and beliefs, or other factors determine who you work for/with and the tasks you perform?: to a small extent
When you have companions, do you let them do most of the work?: no- I must have died about 10 times trying to protect Farkas, lol!
Do you equip them with improved equipment, or let them use what they have?: improved equipment
Do you have them carry most of your burden(ex. loot, weapons, armor, etc.)?: no, I have them carry when I can't carrry anymore or when there is something I want them to have
Does it bother you when NPCs say bad things about you?: sometimes, it depends
If any of those NPCs were to travel outside of civilization, what would you do, if anything?: I don't understand your question
Do you give up on difficult quests? Do you plan better for a new approach? Do you see it through, no matter how difficult?: I plan a better approach
Do you interact with NPCs other than for essential needs, wants, or tasks?: yes, as much as the dialogue options allow
Do you lie - when it is an option - to receive a greater reward or information?: not to receive a greater reward but I have when there's another npc involved (love triangle quest for example)
Do you enjoy learning about the land and people of Skyrim and the history of Tamriel?: yes
Does listening to a NPC's story affect any decisions you make?: yes
Do you think you could be a better leader than any of the guild/faction leaders. How about the Jarls or even a King?: I would hope I could be a better leader than a two-dimensional video game script, lol
Things aren't going your way, do you turn off the game, or do you revert to a previous save to try again?: It depends. I'm not sure exactly what you are referring to when you say "things aren't going your way."
How do you view the zoomorphic races? Elves? Humans?: I like the way each of them mirrors certain aspects of our (real) human culture
Do you perform tasks in your own way, or to-the-letter?: It depends. Sometimes the game will only recognize quest markers when they are done to-the-letter. If not then I do them my own way.
Stormcloaks or Imperial Legion?: unsure
Thieves Guild or Dark Brotherhood?: unsure
Is marriage more of a business transaction than about affinity for a NPC?: In Skyrim- mostly business transaction. My character isn't married.
If you use magic, what do you use it for? Offense (destruction), defense (wards, restoration), and strategy (conjuration, alchemy, enchanting, etc.)
If you use stealth, what do you use it for? strategy
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