Hey there http://www.bethblog.com/podcast/ fans. We're heading into the Bethesda Podcast Recording Chamber later today, and this time around we thought we'd take a few of your questions.

Want to know more about that cool thing in Fallout: New Vegas? Wondering what's up with RAGE? Need some insight into game development? We have experts on hand to answer your queries. And we may be giving out special prizes each 'cast to anyone that sends in an extra-good question.

Questions that won't get answered include those pertaining to: unannounced projects, relationship dilemmas, werewolves, etc.

That said, use this thread to ask away. We'll pin it later and continue to pull questions from it as we record further episodes.

Thanks!

You know it's coming: Any info at all on ES:V?

I personally think questions on how to get into the gaming industry should also be disallowed, else you'll have a bunch of thirteen year olds asking about it. Other than that, I am curious about what a normal (term used loosely) daily schedule is like.

PhYoshi, he said not ask about unannounced projects; TES V.

Looking back at Daggerfall and comparing it with your current style, what do you think of the changes?

i.e Are they for better or worse?

When is TESV out?

Edit: Damnit I didn't read

Can you expand on the factions in fallout NV ? I have seen pete saying they wont be black and white, yet its raiders and slavers v NCR... It just seems either im missing something or it is black and white, I mean what justification would there be for siding with the legion ?
Also is the casino ban permanent ( I think/assume so) but I hope its not because there goes my character RP would get his money from gambleing.

I have a question. For all 3D artists and aspiring game developers on the forums, and there are quite a few, what 3D software do you recommend learning? 3Ds Max, Maya, ZBrush? What about other 3d packages such as Modo, Cinema 4D and even Blender?

I have another reason for asking... I really want to hear how you guys will try (and fail) to pronounce Exorince

Also, will Todd Howard marry me?

I wouldn't mind hearing Bethesda's opinion about the effect used games sales have on the industry and how they feel about it since they both publish and develop stuff.

What, if any, gaming series inspire you? Do you guys still use the Ultima series as inspiration in The Elder Scrolls series?

Linux ports anytime soon?

Im going ot focus on the modding side of the Bethesda games.

Considering the massive release yesterday of the english version of Nehrim - At Fate's Edge....do you think any of the Bethesda staff will consider playing it? and as a game developer, what is your opinion on what they have achieved?

And how important do you feel a modding community is to the longevity and success of a game? Despite the fact that it does not impact on console users.

I think a certian stomper of princesses has dibs, sorry

Would you guys ever make a TES or Fallout MMO for the consoles?
When will you be announcing your old west themed game?
TESV

Alright, got a few for you to pick from:

-What, in your opinion, is the coolest feature in FO:New Vegas?
-What game would be your dream project to work on, basically if you could make any game, what would you make?
-Which is your favourite Smurf?

Jumping into open source projects and developing mods are common words of advice for aspiring programmers.

What are some projects and mods you guys are watching/using?

Come on, it's obvious Todd would want me more ;_;

How big is the current Bethesda team compared to the few people you had working on Daggerfall and Arena?

This. Additionally,

What is the makeup of the team like? How is it divided between your offices? How has it changed between MW/OB/FO/SecretNewGame?
Do any of you play mods?
Do any of you make mods?
What is your favorite pastry?

Well, so much for my question.

ooh I like those ^

Would you guys consider setting up a "play date" with us in Brink? How bout the folks over at SD? What system would it be on?

Having romantic troubles with a Werewolf are we?

Damn Twilight.

Won't you be my neighbor?

How do you guys decide what province to put the TES games in?
How much of our opinions and requests actually get considered/addressed?
Would you ever return to Daggerfell, flesh it out in your current style?
Would you wanna go through the rest of the land before returning to a place you have already done?

Pshhh, I believe Princess Stomper's got her paws all over him. I propose a fight to the death!

I'd like you to expand your views on the Fallout timeline. What's up with the UK? How's China doing? Are we ever going to see games or DLC set in, say, The Institute?