should Daggerfall be playable in an 'extras' menu? : V - Skyrim

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 11:54 am

Just wait for DaggerXL.

Isn't that like, only 3% completed?

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 11:48 am

Considering Daggerfall is free to download and not overly difficult to set up it would probably be best to play it as a standalone game.

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 4:14 am

Is everyone forgetting we have consoles to ?

But i say no must not be included in Skyrim just as an Xbox live Arcade game and Ps3 Download

Unless you have a computer that's from 1994, you won't have any problem running Daggerfall. Dosbox requires an average or even below average computer to effectively run old games.

Nope, no need to bring Daggerfall in the "Extras". Since it's free to download on the website and that any computer can run it...

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 11:37 am

Isn't that like, only 3% completed?

I think its more like 40-50%

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 2:40 pm

Is everyone forgetting we have consoles to ?

But i say no must not be included in Skyrim just as an Xbox live Arcade game and Ps3 Download

I do have a console. Also a PC. It doesn't take a brand new PC to use DOSbox.

Also, the game would have to be re-tooled for consoles...just play it on PC if you must play it.

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 2:27 am

Daggerfall is already a free download, and the disk space and dev time could be used for stuff that's actually related to Skyrim.

Hell to the no. :thumbsdown:

Play them off, Keyboard Cat.

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 5:41 am

i was wondering is dosbox difficult to use because im quite interested in playing daggerfall and arena

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 1:28 pm

i was wondering is dosbox difficult to use because im quite interested in playing daggerfall and arena

It takes some getting used to, but the game downloads also come with guides on how to get the game installed and running.

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 6:29 am

Where can you download Arena?

http://elderscrolls.com/arena/

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 7:09 am

UESP has downloads with pre-configured DOSbox. http://www.uesp.net/wiki/General:Playing_DOS_Installments_under_DOSBox. No need to set it up yourself. Download, install, enjoy. Simple.

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 12:53 pm

It would be nice to play it on a console instead of a PC.

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 12:42 pm

Saying it should be playable is probably a bit much, but sure, cool feature...

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 4:02 am

UESP has downloads with pre-configured DOSbox. http://www.uesp.net/wiki/General:Playing_DOS_Installments_under_DOSBox. No need to set it up yourself. Download, install, enjoy. Simple.

thanks for the link im downloading them now cant wait to play them

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 9:16 am

Is everyone forgetting we have consoles to ?

But i say no must not be included in Skyrim just as an Xbox live Arcade game and Ps3 Download

I would love to play Daggerfall on the console! I know everyone is concerned with space on the disc and dev's time. If we are talking about what would be cool without regard to time/money/space constraints then ya, it would be awesome to play Daggerfall on a console. But realistically, no. (Btw, I downloaded it for free and am playing it from now til 11/11/11)

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 9:07 am

http://elderscrolls.com/arena/

any idea of how to get a 64bit compatible version? it doesn't work for vista 64 bit ultimate.

edit: nevermind it works with dosbox.

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 9:20 am

i was wondering is dosbox difficult to use because im quite interested in playing daggerfall and arena

It's not difficult once you get the hang of it!

http://www.dosbox.com/wiki/Basic_Setup_and_Installation_of_DosBox

This gives you the basics. Through the wiki you can also find info on what games are compatible with DOSbox. It's important to remember to put all game files into one folder so they can be easily mounted.

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 7:19 am

Rather arena

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 8:46 am

I voted no because you can download it from bethesda together with arena so there's no use in it and will prevent them from working for other MUCH MORE IMPORTANT THINGS.

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 11:06 am

What's the point? Just download it for free from the elder scrolls website.

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 3:23 am

any idea of how to get a 64bit compatible version? it doesn't work for vista 64 bit ultimate.

edit: nevermind it works with dosbox.

If you look around you can find some pre-configured setups for both Arena and Daggerfall which makes the whole process plug and play.

» Tue Mar 29, 2011 11:39 pm

Daggerfall is a full open world game that requires save games. It's not like other games that give you a quick match of tetris, or galaga in an extras menu. Why the heck would I load up Skyrim just to play Daggerfall? It makes no sense.

And if your saying because your a console player, you'd better be typing your response from the library or something because I guarantee if you own a PC it is very capable of running Daggerfall (unless it's a MAC or something, I'm not too sure about compatibility issues.)

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 5:40 am

Isn't that what dos box is for?

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 2:08 am

'Extras' menu? What is this, a DVD movie?

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 11:28 am

It's already free to play...

» Wed Mar 30, 2011 2:24 pm

Dunno. It would be cool if I could play it on my xbox maintenance free with bug updates.