Should PERKS be called FEATS instead in Skyrim? : V - Skyrim

» Mon May 02, 2011 11:18 pm

I agree the term "perks" is kind of modern for a fantasy game. Not game breaking, I won't mind, but a term like "specialized skills" or something would work better IMO.

» Mon May 02, 2011 9:55 pm

Ah, semantics.

Why does it matter? And how does the term perk=scifi simply because of Fallout?

» Tue May 03, 2011 10:26 am

Ah, semantics.

Why does it matter? And how does the term perk=scifi simply because of Fallout?

Perk=scifi because it's a modern term. I believe it's a shortened form of "perquisite."
Call them strengths or something.

» Tue May 03, 2011 12:56 am

Perks are rewards for your actions and skill training.

Feats are special talents an individual is able to preform

take your pick, they're generally the same thing, except one is before and another is after.

» Tue May 03, 2011 8:26 am

Perks are rewards for your actions and skill training.

Feats are special talents an individual is able to preform

take your pick, they're generally the same thing, except one is before and another is after.

As I understand it, "feat" means something which has been done. It means past actions, which is inaccurate to describe what "perks" describe.

» Mon May 02, 2011 9:02 pm

100% agree they should have a different name.

» Tue May 03, 2011 5:47 am

I hate the term Perks. Too console-y. I wouldn't know which word to use, though.

» Mon May 02, 2011 10:44 pm

Feats would be achievements.

» Mon May 02, 2011 10:18 pm

how is the word perk somehow sci fi but Feat is fantasy?

» Tue May 03, 2011 1:52 am

Let's just call them Tonics, no other game has ever used that term before :tongue:

» Mon May 02, 2011 10:31 pm

I don't like the term 'perk', but it's not really a big deal.

» Tue May 03, 2011 2:17 am

As I understand it, "feat" means something which has been done. It means past actions, which is inaccurate to describe what "perks" describe.

According to the third edition of the American Heritage College Dictionary, feat has an obsolete meaning: "A specialized skill; a knack."

» Tue May 03, 2011 2:14 am

perks, traits, talents, skills, abilities, powers...

Potato, potAto...

» Mon May 02, 2011 7:47 pm

According to the third edition of the American Heritage College Dictionary, feat has an obsolete meaning: "A specialized skill; a knack."

"Feat
Noun, An achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength"

That's what the oxford English on my kindle says anyway >.>

» Tue May 03, 2011 5:18 am

According to the third edition of the American Heritage College Dictionary, feat has an obsolete meaning: "A specialized skill; a knack."

Then it's settled. For levelling up, you shall gain.... knacks.

» Mon May 02, 2011 6:53 pm

They can call them flaming dingo nerts for all I care as long as they are fun and interesting.

» Tue May 03, 2011 3:34 am

I don't care what it/they are called as long as they work well,and add to the game. Hell you could call them "bobs" or barry's" for me

Joking on the bobs and barry's bit.....settle down.

» Mon May 02, 2011 7:25 pm

What about Talents? I mean World of Warcr... *headshot*

» Tue May 03, 2011 9:30 am

What about Talents? I mean World of Warcr... *headshot*

Talents are things youhave naturally.

» Tue May 03, 2011 9:53 am

What about Talents? I mean World of Warcr... *headshot*

*Chi Chink*

clatter clatter.

Can't let you finish that sentence.

look perks are rewards, your being rewarded for your hard skill grinding, lets discuss something more pressing yeah?