What are you going to be? : V - Skyrim

» Tue May 17, 2011 7:58 am

How can you decide before you know what everyone's going to look like in the new engine?

Because everyone will still basically look the same, you don′t expect to see any Bosmer towering over a Nord now do you ? Or a Orsimer with the body build of a Kahjiit.

» Tue May 17, 2011 7:44 am

im going to be either a breton male, or a high elf necromancer-dark sorcerer, named Razael

» Tue May 17, 2011 2:37 pm

Uh... I think many of you are misunderstanding the whole "no classes" thing. While no formal class title will be bestowed upon anyone, as far as I understand the skill system will work in such a way as to increase the growth of the skills you use more frequently, thus actually "encouraging" you to follow the path of whatever class you use the skills of. Don't simply say "oh there aren't any classes so there's no point talking about the", - this is an RPG here! Of course classes are still meaningful

» Tue May 17, 2011 1:02 am

orc, pure mage, no weapons, no armor.

» Tue May 17, 2011 2:23 pm

Duh, Breton of course. 50% Magicka Resistance and Dragon Skin FTW :gun: . Also more Magicka is critical for spellcasting.

» Tue May 17, 2011 10:22 am

Orc or Nord.

» Tue May 17, 2011 3:04 am

A Nord. With a big axe. Just to get me in the groove.

» Tue May 17, 2011 2:52 pm

Nordic Ranger. Hood, cloak, longsword, longbow and a few select spells. Basically Aragorn but not so much of a goody two-shoes.

» Tue May 17, 2011 9:51 am

Breton

» Tue May 17, 2011 10:23 am

Nord femme fatale. After hearing about dual wielding, I'm seriously considering changing to a more "magey" race. Probably won't though as I've never done a pure mage before (although Skyrim is tempting me to give it a go).

» Tue May 17, 2011 1:54 pm

Dunmer or Breton stealth based character.

» Tue May 17, 2011 9:25 am

I've got three characters prepared for Skyrim.

1. Nord warrior badass for the main quest, fighters guild and arena (if the latter two are in the game).
2. Breton or Dunmer mage for the mages guild. (I'll decide by which one I like the look of more).
3. Argonian assassin/thief for the assassins guild and thieves guild.

» Tue May 17, 2011 11:02 am

I normally play my first game as a Breton who is a Warrior with some magic skills. Have done that since Daggerfall. However, since Skyrim is Nord country and I usually play a Nord my second way through I'm still debating. Also, with the removal of classes I wonder if the starting stats of the races are going to be the same or if they change them up some.

I'll decide when I learn more about the races and the game itself.

» Tue May 17, 2011 7:48 am

Orsimer Spellsword (customised a bit). It's the build I always have most fun with. There's just something satisfying about being a non-stereotypical Orc, and throwing fire at people. I usually go for a shadier look as well, Hood, fairly light armour. People don't quite know how to take me

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» Tue May 17, 2011 1:47 pm

:trophy: :ribbon: ALTMER! :ribbon: :trophy:

can never have too many altmer characters, argonians are okay too, who doesn't like lizards?

» Tue May 17, 2011 1:22 am

I really need to wait and see what if any perks races get now. I really hope race selection isn't a purely aesthetic consideration, now.

» Tue May 17, 2011 1:18 am

Whats up with people and Dunmer?

I think that has something to do with the abilities of Dunmer. According to the description from Morrowind

The dark-skinned, red-eyed Dunmer combine powerful intellect with strong and agile physiques, producing superior warriors and sorcerers. On the battlefield, Dunmer are noted for their skilled and balanced integration of the sword, the bow and destruction magic. In character, they are grim, aloof, and reserved, distrusting and disdainful of other races.

It makes sense to choose a dark elf since they are designed to be some kind of a general purpose race and with that it is always possible to create the most individual character.

I'm sure I will be a Dunmer too, although I'm thinking about to be a Nord.

» Tue May 17, 2011 2:37 am

Nord first Imperial second

Going to make males and females of both races.

» Tue May 17, 2011 2:45 am

I'm probably gonna play a Dunmer Nightblade, born & raised in Solstheim.

» Tue May 17, 2011 7:23 am

People like to play as dunmer. For me that would depend on who is doing the voice acting this time. And hopefully they'll look more rogue and less soft this time... Then I might return to playing mainly dunmer again, but for now Imperial ftw.

» Tue May 17, 2011 1:57 pm

My first character will be a dunmer Spellsword-type that likes to help people and do the right thing, but won't hesitate to bend the law to do so, if need be.

Second character will probably be a nord. I mean hey, it's Skyrim! :biggrin:

» Tue May 17, 2011 11:30 am

Argonian, than Khajiit. And then maybe a Nord.

» Tue May 17, 2011 2:06 pm

I will have a Breton Spell-For-Hire who wanders just trying to find work

» Tue May 17, 2011 10:48 am

I think i'll role play as a a Dark Elf who is a House Telvanni mage.

» Mon May 16, 2011 11:00 pm

Imperial or Dunmer or Orc. Depends on whos apperance will be more sypathic for me