skyrim age rating : V

» Fri Aug 05, 2011 3:12 pm

ok so i went on the skyrim official ebsite and at the bottom it said 18. Im 13 and i have strict parents. so if it is 18 i wont be allowed it. does the rating at the bottom mean it will cus on here it says rating pending?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

» Fri Aug 05, 2011 9:42 pm

Well if it follows the other TES games and most of Beths other games it will be 17+ Its usually because of blood and advlt themes throughout. Sorry about the strict parents, but then again mine were strict too so you just either have to find a friend that has the game or wait a few years :facepalm:

» Fri Aug 05, 2011 1:31 pm

The rating isn't confirmed yet, but it more than likely is going to be M or 18+ or whatever.

» Fri Aug 05, 2011 11:12 pm

sorry kid

you have to w8 7 years to play the most epic game of ALL TIME

» Fri Aug 05, 2011 12:05 pm

That's why I love my parents

Sorry, I shouldn't brag. But it's probably gonna be rated M/18/17+/whatever.

» Fri Aug 05, 2011 8:52 am

Just explain to your folks it's not mindless violence.

» Fri Aug 05, 2011 8:49 am

Well, don't know what to tell you, I'm fourteen and I have already pre-ordered Skyrim.....but yes, it will likely be rated M, no doubt.

I sure hope this doesn't turn into one of those "ZOMG!! SEEING BLOOD WILL MAKE OUR CHILDRENZ INTUZ CEREAL KILLAHZZ!!!" threads.

» Fri Aug 05, 2011 4:47 pm

The 18+ rating is the estimated PEGI rating, that's the rating system that's used in most European countries.
The ESRB rating is pending, but I'm guessing it will be rated M (or 17+ if you want).

I don't know where you live OP, so I don't know which rating is most relevant for you.

» Fri Aug 05, 2011 12:49 pm

ok so if it follows the othe TES games in england it will be rated 16+ so i will be allowed it. i mean, as long as theres no sixual themes or heavy language ill be OK.
and all these grammatical errors are due to me freaking the hell out wondering if i will ever play the most aming game to ever come out in ever forever never ever ever forever never ever

» Fri Aug 05, 2011 2:40 pm

wow, my parents let me do anything :blink: i dont even know any parents that even watch thier kids, my best friend even smokes pot with his mom, i thought strict parents were just a hollywood movie thing :lmao: but i do have an idea to solve your problem, try asking a friend to buy it for you just give him/her the money

» Fri Aug 05, 2011 7:02 pm

Its unrated as of yet, but it will be M without a doubt in my mind even from the G4 Video there was more blood then I seen in Oblivion un-modded pretty sure they moved over everything else aswell.

But ya too bad it's your parents decision and not anyone else's concern.. I could play rated M games since I was a wee tiny kid at 3 but I understand how some folks think it could impact their children!!!!

Look on the bright side 11.11.11 Minecraft is goin gold.

» Fri Aug 05, 2011 7:04 pm

ok so i went on the skyrim official ebsite and at the bottom it said 18. Im 13 and i have strict parents. so if it is 18 i wont be allowed it. does the rating at the bottom mean it will cus on here it says rating pending?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

It's going to be rated M.

svcks for you, I'm actually the same age but my parents aren't strict, they don't need to be because I've never been a trouble-kid.

Anyway, I actually pre-ordered it, my dad said he'd even let me take a day off school just to play it.

» Fri Aug 05, 2011 8:52 am

svcks to be you kid =X the only reason its rated pegi18 *its rated that here in the UK* is because there are acts of violence and blood, but no GORE. Maybe you can convince your parents since its not an all out gorefest like fo3 was... Theres no guts splattering everywhere ect, just old fashioned fantasy violence =)

If that still doesnt work, i suggest hiring the dark brotherhood to... Take care of your parent problem~

» Fri Aug 05, 2011 8:52 am

Well even if they cut back on everything and anything they'll still woun't get a rating lower than 15+... So at 13 waiting for a couple of years for good games seems to be unavoidable, unless your parents decide other-ways.

» Fri Aug 05, 2011 1:25 pm

ok so i may never play skyrim before it is obsolete. but yes minecraft owns so im ok. im sure ill find some ay to convince my parents any way.

» Fri Aug 05, 2011 10:18 pm

wow, my parents let me do anything :blink: i dont even know any parents that even watch thier kids, my best friend even smokes pot with his mom, i thought strict parents were just a hollywood movie thing :lmao: but i do have an idea to solve your problem, try asking a friend to buy it for you just give him/her the money

And enjoy when your parents throw it (and your gaming system) in the trash for trying to circumvent the rules they've laid out for you.

The ratings are guidelines; no matter the rating, it is up to your parents to decide if you can play any individual game.

As an aside, taking the advice of someone who thinks it's great for parents to partake in illegal substances with children is not the best of plans. That is how the welfare recipient of tomorrow is made.

» Fri Aug 05, 2011 3:55 pm

ok so i may never play skyrim before it is obsolete. but yes minecraft owns so im ok. im sure ill find some ay to convince my parents any way.

Obsolete? Elder Scrolls games never become obsolete. :disguise:

Anyway... Skyrimfanatic, did your parents let you play Oblivion?

» Sat Aug 06, 2011 12:02 am

So how about you say M means Minor 13+....

» Fri Aug 05, 2011 11:41 am

And enjoy when your parents throw it (and your gaming system) in the trash for trying to circumvent the rules they've laid out for you.

The ratings are guidelines; no matter the rating, it is up to your parents to decide if you can play any individual game.

As an aside, taking the advice of someone who thinks it's great for parents to partake in illegal substances with children is not the best of plans. That is how the welfare recipient of tomorrow is made.

i never said it was good, me and one of his cosins are trying to get him to stop all together, i used that to show that i have never been blessed ( :rolleyes: ) with meeting a strict parent

» Fri Aug 05, 2011 11:43 pm

I have deleted a lot of posts that were vert rude and demeaning, I will now review them and probable contact a few of you who have lost posts.

Help this member or stay right out of this topic.

» Fri Aug 05, 2011 10:04 am

Obsolete? Elder Scrolls games never become obsolete. :disguise:

Anyway... Skyrimfanatic, did your parents let you play Oblivion?

yeah i played it, lovedd completed it

» Fri Aug 05, 2011 10:05 pm

yeah i played it, lovedd completed it

Oblivion was rated M (that's 17+). Skyrim will most likely be rated the same. If you got to play Oblivion, I don't see any good reason they shouldn't let you play Skyrim. Now, if you are European, there might be a problem. Oblivion was PEGI 16, Skyrim will most likely be PEGI 18 in Europe.

» Sat Aug 06, 2011 12:17 am

"And I really think, if anything, there is more evidence to show that the violent games reduce aggression and violence. There have actually been some studies about that, that it’s cathartic. If you go to QuakeCon and you walk by and you see the people there [and compare that to] a random cross section of a college campus, you’re probably going to find a more peaceful crowd of people at the gaming convention. I think it’s at worst neutral and potentially positive." - John Carmack

» Fri Aug 05, 2011 7:21 pm

"And I really think, if anything, there is more evidence to show that the violent games reduce aggression and violence. There have actually been some studies about that, that it’s cathartic. If you go to QuakeCon and you walk by and you see the people there [and compare that to] a random cross section of a college campus, you’re probably going to find a more peaceful crowd of people at the gaming convention. I think it’s at worst neutral and potentially positive." - John Carmack

If anything, violent games make the player less aggressive by making them let out their stress into bandits and skooma smugglers. Or at least this is the case for me.

» Fri Aug 05, 2011 10:26 pm

ok first off [censored] YOU!!!!. i am top of my class in english math and science. like i said my keyboard is screwed and im typing super ultra quick because im freaking out. and btw ive had multipe poems published and a short story so up yours. sorry about the language but all the harsh comments piss me off

OT: Skyrim will most likely be rated M. I am sure that if you talk to your parents that you will be able to persuade them to buy it for you. If all else fails, ask for it for a Christmas(or whatever mid winter Holiday you celebrate) present.