» Wed Mar 30, 2011 12:56 am
Skyrim does have potential. I have no doubt that it's going to blow Oblivion out of the water but I can't say for sure just yet when it comes to Morrowind. Sure, there are many things that are already better, but also many things that seem to be lacking, if I am to judge from Oblivion, which I found to be a disappointment unmodded. The things I fear for the most are actually the smallest of things, not the obvious changes. The way games are played have changed and that's that, but the kick in the nuts from Oblivion for me was the smaller things, like the Dunmer Male Voices. The crispy voices added alot of character to the race, as the way they've been throughout the entire series, then suddenly they're just a bunch of prettyboys(very ugly ones actually) in Oblivion. Same goes for the beast-races legs, but not as much of a concern I guess. I just didn't like the idea that the beast races looked like any other race with whiskers or scales slapped onto them. The legs actually made them feel unique in my opinion.
I liked the thing with Left and Right-pieces of armor, gloves and pauldrons, but I could probably do without. It would still add to the customization however, but all in all, I don't think I'd use uneven parts anyhow. I just liked the option.
The Dunmer-male-voice is what bothers me the most. I hope it's similar to what it's been in previous Elder Scrolls, and not what it was like in Oblivion. Even the early Oblivion preview had the good voice!