The Throat of the World : V - Skyrim

» Wed Sep 01, 2010 2:52 pm

I hope it takes a long and difficult time to climb it, so that when you reach the top you get a sense of how epic the Throat of the World is. Hopefully there's ruins set on the side of the mountain you're climbing, or giants patrolling the steps or something. Anything that will make it a real journey, and a real achievement when you finally make it.

» Wed Sep 01, 2010 10:35 pm

I would like to climb it. - and Todd has promised us 7000 steps! - But, anyway, it will never be as epic as this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G67DOJMEat8

» Wed Sep 01, 2010 2:30 pm

Just give a trophy for it on the consoles and most people will do it once

» Wed Sep 01, 2010 1:01 pm

Just give a trophy for it on the consoles and most people will do it once

A trophy/achievement is almost certain for ascending the 7000 steps.

» Wed Sep 01, 2010 3:33 pm

Just give a trophy for it on the consoles and most people will do it once

People shouldn't need to be encouraged by an achievement to climb the steps, whats happening to curiousity,exploration and adventure. :shakehead:

» Wed Sep 01, 2010 11:09 am

People shouldn't need to be encouraged by an achievement to climb the steps, whats happening to curiousity,exploration and adventure. :shakehead:

Precisely. It saddens me greatly.

It's one of, if not THE, most important places in Skyrim...and yet without a quest associated with it or the promise of gamerscore, most people wouldn't bother. :down:

» Wed Sep 01, 2010 1:52 pm

Walk? No I would rather levitate up there with the aid of my own spells and enchantments.

But lacking that option, yes I would walk every step of the way.

» Wed Sep 01, 2010 12:47 pm

Not only will my character run up the 7000 steps without stopping, he or she will count them all.

And if there are 6999 steps, someone at BGS is going to receive a sternly worded e-mail.

» Wed Sep 01, 2010 9:57 pm

What would be the point of putting 7000 steps in if you don't expect the players to actually scale them? None...

Even if I had the choice, I would still crawl up them

» Wed Sep 01, 2010 1:46 pm

Wait, isn't it obvious to people that climbing the stairs will be part of the MQ? Really?
The Greybeards call your name and it shakes the sky, calling for you to climb the throat of the world to High Hrothgar. Obvious quest is obvious.
It'll probably be the most epic staircase ever.

» Wed Sep 01, 2010 6:58 pm

In the Nordic Gamereactor magazine, it was described as through a story how the character made his way up the steps. It sounded really amazing. Let me quote:

"The hero looked over the spot where the tracks had led him. The once holy temple ruins lied on top of Skyrim's highest mountain.
Mighty stone statues of ancient times and ancient heroes. Now were only ruins left. The sight was dim due to the heavy snowstorm which swept over the mountain peaks in a white mist.
The hero swept his fur-cloak closer to his body and began wandering up the mighty steps. They were clearly worn from earlier years of battles, strikes and claw marks... and claw marks?
The hero stopped at the steps. What kind of bestial thing could do such claw marks on stone steps of the Nords? It was then the hero heard the wings flap. Shortly thereafter, there was a roar that made the ground to tremble, the sky to open up and the snow to fall from the ragged temple ruins. And then… came the fire."

Feels like it's going to be a pretty amazing experience walking these steps. I'm sure it will be something to remember, like how I still remember so clearly walking up mighty Red Mountain to the fortress of the enemy.

» Wed Sep 01, 2010 9:57 am

7,000 isn't quite as long as it seems. It would be hell in real life, but in a game like Skyrim, I think most would be surprised by how quickly it goes by.

» Wed Sep 01, 2010 5:25 pm

A trophy/achievement is almost certain for ascending the 7000 steps.

Unfortunately this will most likely be the case.

» Wed Sep 01, 2010 1:48 pm

Not only will my character run up the 7000 steps without stopping, he or she will count them all.

And if there are 6999 steps, someone at BGS is going to receive a sternly worded e-mail.

You'll probably wanna triple check, just to make sure.

» Wed Sep 01, 2010 1:08 pm

There will be 7000 steps. :thumbsup:

» Wed Sep 01, 2010 9:10 pm

"Do you want to play an aspect of the game?"

No, I want to buy the game and then not play it.

/sarcasm.

» Wed Sep 01, 2010 6:37 pm

Absoutely... who would seriously say no to experiencing one of the most legendary places in the area? Dats like saying "uhm no, I dont really wanna fight the boss I'd rather just have some npc run and magically do it for me"... Oh... wait

» Wed Sep 01, 2010 11:13 am

I'll play hopscotch up the 7,000 steps of High Hrothgar.

» Wed Sep 01, 2010 1:02 pm

Well if you forgot you have no choice he already said you have to he said it in the podcast so prepare to walk those steps.

» Wed Sep 01, 2010 1:07 pm

7000 steps yes but not if it is just 1 long staircase in a straight line ... several paths of steps going up and around a mountain side would be much more apealing to me

» Wed Sep 01, 2010 8:52 am

That's going to be one steep mountain if they dont want it to occupy most of the game world. 7000 steps, at lets say 20cm a step is 1400 meters. Thats a seriously tall mountain for a game, it's pretty tall for real life. It's going to be like the winding stairs in LOTR, which is awesome.

» Wed Sep 01, 2010 10:42 pm

I'll be climbing the stairs and loving the view, thank you.

» Wed Sep 01, 2010 6:39 pm

It's not just going to be 7000 up, it's going to probably zig-zag and have a boss here or there somewhere up there. Maybe it has a designated spawn location for a dragon or maybe there is a notorious marauder gang that hangs out somewhere up to sack the hopefuls heading up. And maybe, just maybe you'll find skeletal remains of previous potentials who failed to reach the summit and happened to be in possession of an artifact weapon that if you have no use for it could sell for a pretty penny. Be optimistic about it and don't be negative about it or else how are you supposed to enjoy the game?

» Wed Sep 01, 2010 7:08 pm

It's not just going to be 7000 up, it's going to probably zig-zag and have a boss here or there somewhere up there. Maybe it has a designated spawn location for a dragon or maybe there is a notorious marauder gang that hangs out somewhere up to sack the hopefuls heading up. And maybe, just maybe you'll find skeletal remains of previous potentials who failed to reach the summit and happened to be in possession of an artifact weapon that if you have no use for it could sell for a pretty penny. Be optimistic about it and don't be negative about it or else how are you supposed to enjoy the game?

Awesome ideas. That's all I have to say, sir.

» Wed Sep 01, 2010 9:32 pm

I definitely want to climb it. I'd like it to be a scripted event, where you go on and climb and there's these gales of wind and music accompanying you as you make your heroic ascent... It should give you the feeling that this is your true destiny, and when you reach the top the Greybeards will bow before you and speak your name... Thus you become the Dovakiin.

Of course, the name thing will be the same for everyone but mean something ceremonial in some language.

That would be a long scene! :lol:

But I like it!

Really, why not climb the stairs? I mean, it's part of the experience. I can't understand those people who always use fast travel--sure, I use it fairly often, especially if I'm in a hurry, but you can't really enjoy the game as much if you're just jumping around and waiting for it to load all the time.... I like the feeling of exploration and hard-work to achieve the impossible! Sure, 7,000 steps might be exhausting.... :dead: ...but one of the best things about RPGs is that you get to BE your character. 7,000 steps? BRING 'EM ON!!!! :toughninja: