Two new concept art pictures : V

» Sat May 28, 2011 8:21 pm

Not quite sure if anyone has seen these, But they are new to me. they look pretty interesting.

http://cdn.zenimax.com/akqacms/files/tes/concept_art/NordicBarrowBruin.jpg
http://cdn.zenimax.com/akqacms/files/tes/concept_art/WhiterunCityTundra.jpg

» Sat May 28, 2011 9:56 am

Okay I'm not one to rag on Oblivion or Skyrim for being influenced by the LOTR movies design wise........ but #2 is seriously Edoras. :whistling:

» Sat May 28, 2011 6:37 pm

Not quite sure if anyone has seen these, But they are new to me. they look pretty interesting.

http://cdn.zenimax.com/akqacms/files/tes/concept_art/NordicBarrowBruin.jpg
http://cdn.zenimax.com/akqacms/files/tes/concept_art/WhiterunCityTundra.jpg

They seem new. Though I can't say whether it's new to people with the GI mag.

» Sat May 28, 2011 10:28 am

2nd pic, edoras from LotR?

» Sat May 28, 2011 4:10 pm

Pic 2 looks like he has a horse loaded up with stuff - hope that makes it in! That first pic looks amazing too - very imposing.

» Sun May 29, 2011 1:38 am

They seem new. Though I can't say whether it's new to people with the GI mag.

Nah, I have the GI mag and these art pictures aren't in there.

» Sun May 29, 2011 12:11 am

I love how the Morrowind artwork is more star wars-influensed. After the lotr movies all fantasy changed a bit in that direction.

» Sat May 28, 2011 5:20 pm

After the lotr movies all fantasy changed a bit in that direction.

This is very true. Personally, I don't mind it one bit. :thumbsup:

» Sun May 29, 2011 12:19 am

Looks nice, though that second pic reminds me of the steppe riders capital from lotr. :glare:

» Sat May 28, 2011 11:23 pm

LOTR is definately a very well done series. With all sorts of detail and imagery. It set the bar for all fantasy themes to come after it. Without the LOTR books we wouldnt have TES.

» Sat May 28, 2011 12:59 pm

Pic 2 looks like he has a horse loaded up with stuff - hope that makes it in! That first pic looks amazing too - very imposing.

I'm glad someone else picked up on the pack horse in the picture. I like how he is walking with it. I wonder if you can choose to have a horse to ride, or a pack horse that you have to walk with. That would make an interesting choice for players.

» Sat May 28, 2011 12:19 pm

Hope we get to gallop across the tundra...

» Sat May 28, 2011 3:15 pm

Okay I'm not one to rag on Oblivion or Skyrim for being influenced by the LOTR movies design wise........ but #2 is seriously Edoras. :whistling:

Yeh The first thing I tought was .. Rohan in ES ?

» Sat May 28, 2011 8:57 pm

I'm glad someone else picked up on the pack horse in the picture. I like how he is walking with it. I wonder if you can choose to have a horse to ride, or a pack horse that you have to walk with. That would make an interesting choice for players.

I'd pick a pack horse every time

» Sat May 28, 2011 10:19 pm

Nice concept art. I like it.

I'm glad someone else picked up on the pack horse in the picture. I like how he is walking with it. I wonder if you can choose to have a horse to ride, or a pack horse that you have to walk with. That would make an interesting choice for players.

I seriously hope for that too.

Horses are much more than fast rides; they help pack gear and provide tactical combat superiority. I really hope the developers give some attention to horses (just look at the number of mods trying to improve them for oblivion!)

Since there may be professions and crafting (lumberjack cutting wood in the trailer) - I seriously hope for work horses, saddles with packs and mounted combat!

» Sun May 29, 2011 1:07 am

THE GOLDEN HALL! <3

» Sat May 28, 2011 12:24 pm

Not quite sure if anyone has seen these, But they are new to me. they look pretty interesting.

http://cdn.zenimax.com/akqacms/files/tes/concept_art/NordicBarrowBruin.jpg
http://cdn.zenimax.com/akqacms/files/tes/concept_art/WhiterunCityTundra.jpg

The first was in PS3 UK mag but never seen the second but it is a carbon copy of edoras from Lord Of the Rings , which I have no problem with tbh.

» Sat May 28, 2011 10:33 am

Okay I'm not one to rag on Oblivion or Skyrim for being influenced by the LOTR movies design wise........ but #2 is seriously Edoras. :whistling:

haha, I'd have to say though that in real life history, it would only be natural for a culture to build in a defensible place. I don't mind the similarities.

» Sat May 28, 2011 9:28 pm

Am I the only one who thinks the first pic is the most epic?

» Sat May 28, 2011 10:24 am

Okay I'm not one to rag on Oblivion or Skyrim for being influenced by the LOTR movies design wise........ but #2 is seriously Edoras. :whistling:

I admit, that was the first thing that crossed my mind when I saw the art :biggrin: The architecture (we already saw it on the trailer right? the city I mean), the plains... etc

However, I love LOTR, so no sweat. As long as they manage to give it a distinctive feel.

Oh, and the first art looks amazing, like some kind of ancient tomb ruin or something...

» Sat May 28, 2011 2:12 pm

Has it already been confirmed or is just no one pointing out that the 2nd one is Whiterun.

» Sun May 29, 2011 2:02 am

I LOVE that second pic...

we need some huge open plain areas.

» Sat May 28, 2011 9:22 pm

It is really, REALLY exciting the way they are using the third dimension in Skyrim, as one of my complaints about Oblivion was ignoring the third dimension.

Here you see a lot of towns and cities on the hill-side with houses and buildings above others, and lots of stairs and so on...

Those two concept arts are the proof, that they have decided to use the third dimension a lot, in this game, which is great.

» Sat May 28, 2011 2:33 pm

Not quite sure if anyone has seen these, But they are new to me. they look pretty interesting.

http://cdn.zenimax.com/akqacms/files/tes/concept_art/NordicBarrowBruin.jpg
http://cdn.zenimax.com/akqacms/files/tes/concept_art/WhiterunCityTundra.jpg

Whiterun looks almost exactly like Edoras.

edit: I see I'm really late on this

» Sat May 28, 2011 10:45 am

The second one reminds me of Rohan.