Skyrim: Lots of new info!

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-Joinable Factions: Rebels with branching path quests (Stormcloaks) and Riverwood Tavern Warrior Clan.

-Pickpocket skill provides greater RP opportunities and much more realistic thievery for thieves.

-Myriad options for face-paint.

-Even minor NPCs have much more complexity and depth compared with Oblivion.

-You can persuade various random NPCs to accompany you and they feel like fleshed out, interesting companions.

-There are six different stages to crafting items. The first two are: Refining crude ore and Assembling materials.

-More realistic alchemy labs.

-In addition to alchemy ingredients there are also reagents.

-Some spells can be learned by reading spell tomes, while others can be bought from merchants.

-Hand to Hand attacks have a much improved gravity and physicality.

-There are more ways to complete quests.

-Lockpicking mini-game is improved.

-There are bards in the game.

-You can choose not to spend perk points each level, and hold onto them instead.

-During Character Generation you can add laugh lines to your character.

-There are dozens of sliders for character creation.

-Aurora Borealis is confirmed.

-You can have animal companions.

-Bosmer "Animal Allies" Racial Ability confirmed.

-Glow Worms confirmed.

-Killable Bees and insects confirmed (you can harvest bees from beehives).

-Fast Travel costs money.

-Perks do not stop at level 50.

-There are more types of poison.

-Bosmer are immune to most types of poison.

Systemlink

The more I hear about Skyrim the more hyped I get! Animal companions, Fast travel costs money, hand to hand is improved, more realistic thievery, bards, more lively NPC's, NPC's can become partner's, hand crafted dungeons and loot, Skyrim is fixing a lot of problems that plagued Oblivion, and then some. I'm looking forward to playing Skyrim...WITHOUT MODS, and yes, it's playable without mods ;)

RPG of the year confirmed???? A man like me can only hope. :PFoolwithaLancer

-You can have animal companions.
Systemlink

I want a dragon pet. I shall name him Fufu Cuddlypoofs.

[QUOTE="FoolwithaLancer"]RPG of the year confirmed???? A man like me can only hope. :Ppadaporra

It sounds great, but I'd wait before saying game of the year, bethesda lies a LOT, remember what happened with oblivion?

Also, inb4 bethesda defense force.

The more I hear about Skyrim the more hyped I get! Animal companions, Fast travel costs money, hand to hand is improved, more realistic thievery, bards, more lively NPC's, NPC's can become partner's, hand crafted dungeons and loot, Skyrim is fixing a lot of problems that plagued Oblivion, and then some. I'm looking forward to playing Skyrim...WITHOUT MODS, and yes, it's playable without mods ;)

XVision84

Eh, i suggest you believe nothing until you play the game, Oblivion recieved massive hype and tons of info. from the developers before release, yet they were bashed because almost half of what they promised never came true. (that's one of the many reasons why Oblivion is hated)

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[QUOTE="FoolwithaLancer"]RPG of the year confirmed???? A man like me can only hope. :PFoolwithaLancer

People argue if ME2 is an RPG or TPS. Can't it be both? TPSRPG, just like how Borderlands is an FPSRPG :P Your life must be pretty bad if you're looking forward to the end of the world :o

[QUOTE="XVision84"]

The more I hear about Skyrim the more hyped I get! Animal companions, Fast travel costs money, hand to hand is improved, more realistic thievery, bards, more lively NPC's, NPC's can become partner's, hand crafted dungeons and loot, Skyrim is fixing a lot of problems that plagued Oblivion, and then some. I'm looking forward to playing Skyrim...WITHOUT MODS, and yes, it's playable without mods ;)

Lucianu

Eh, i suggest you believe nothing until you play the game, Oblivion recieved massive hype and tons of info. from the developers before release, yet they were bashed because almost half of what they promised never came true. (that's one of the many reasons why Oblivion is hated)

Really? I never knew Bethesda were like Molyneux :? I hope this doesn't happen with Skyrim :( thanks for the heads up though.

[QUOTE="FoolwithaLancer"][QUOTE="padaporra"]
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It very well might be, since ME3 was delayed to next year. :twisted:
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Anyway, I'm looking foward to Skyrim, I was cought in the Game of Thrones Effect... can't do anything about it.

XVision84

People argue if ME2 is an RPG or TPS. Can't it be both? TPSRPG, just like how Borderlands is an FPSRPG :P Your life must be pretty bad if you're looking forward to the end of the world :o

I couldn't care if Mass Effect 3 was a RPG/Dance game, I still want it :P

And everyone knows the world ends 2016.

Not bad. Still not picking it up until a sale/mods start comming out.

TW2 shall be RPG of the year though :D

RPG of the year confirmed???? A man like me can only hope. :PFoolwithaLancer

but does it have more than 3 voice actors?Led_poison

70 if i'm not mistaken.

You know you want Skyrim as much as I when you play Oblivion and go :shock: in awe when a NPC randomly mentions Skyrim for any specific reason...

[QUOTE="FoolwithaLancer"]RPG of the year confirmed???? A man like me can only hope. :PMozelleple112

Skyward Sword would like to have a word with you.

Fast travel costs money? Interesting.Stevo_the_gamer

[QUOTE="Mozelleple112"][QUOTE="FoolwithaLancer"]RPG of the year confirmed???? A man like me can only hope. :PFoolwithaLancer

Skyward Sword would like to have a word with you.

Nah bro Super Mario 3D Land will end up being the first handheld GOTY :P

but does it have more than 3 voice actors?Led_poison

Yes, Bethesda said that Oblivion had 14 voice actors so you kept hearing the same voice over and over again. Skyrim has 70 voice actors, and 60,000 lines of dialogue. Fallout 3 had 40,000 lines of dialogue, so I'm sure variety won't be a problem in this game.

Fast travel costs money? Interesting.Stevo_the_gamer

The most interesting one for is how fast travel costs money. It is a nice concept but it needed something to offset the convenience.

[QUOTE="Led_poison"]but does it have more than 3 voice actors?XVision84

Yes, Bethesda said that Oblivion had 14 voice actors so you kept hearing the same voice over and over again. Skyrim has 70 voice actors, and 60,000 lines of dialogue. Fallout 3 had 40,000 lines of dialogue, so I'm sure variety won't be a problem in this game.

They're really going all out with tis game huh? :P

If this game delivers on half its promises, this may take a lot of GOTY if not RPGOTY in a lot of places.

The most interesting one for is how fast travel costs money. It is a nice concept but it needed something to offset the convenience.

Whiteblade999

[QUOTE="Mozelleple112"][QUOTE="FoolwithaLancer"]RPG of the year confirmed???? A man like me can only hope. :PFoolwithaLancer

Skyward Sword would like to have a word with you.

Dovahkiin would like to have a word with Zelda

Can Zelda kill dragons?

RPG of the year confirmed???? A man like me can only hope. :PFoolwithaLancer

Nah that honor will go to Dark Souls

So in addition to alchemy ingrediants there will also be reagents.

Interesting does that mean some spells will also cost items? I cant wait to find out more.

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[QUOTE="Mozelleple112"] No. GAME OF THE YEAR CONFIRMED!!!!XVision84

Skyward Sword would like to have a word with you.

Dovahkiin would like to have a word with Zelda

Can Zelda kill dragons?

No but He could survive a 1,000 foot fall. :P

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The most interesting one for is how fast travel costs money. It is a nice concept but it needed something to offset the convenience.

lawlessx

I also wish they would've kept the Stilt Striders. My jaw dropped when I first saw those giant beings, I'd love to tame one and keep it as a pet :twisted:

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[QUOTE="Mozelleple112"] No. GAME OF THE YEAR CONFIRMED!!!!XVision84

Skyward Sword would like to have a word with you.

Dovahkiin would like to have a word with Zelda

Can Zelda kill dragons?

Vincent would like a word with both!

Can either of them climb a tower in their dreams!

[QUOTE="XVision84"]

The more I hear about Skyrim the more hyped I get! Animal companions, Fast travel costs money, hand to hand is improved, more realistic thievery, bards, more lively NPC's, NPC's can become partner's, hand crafted dungeons and loot, Skyrim is fixing a lot of problems that plagued Oblivion, and then some. I'm looking forward to playing Skyrim...WITHOUT MODS, and yes, it's playable without mods ;)

Lucianu

Eh, i suggest you believe nothing until you play the game, Oblivion recieved massive hype and tons of info. from the developers before release, yet they were bashed because almost half of what they promised never came true. (that's one of the many reasons why Oblivion is hated)

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[QUOTE="XVision84"]

The more I hear about Skyrim the more hyped I get! Animal companions, Fast travel costs money, hand to hand is improved, more realistic thievery, bards, more lively NPC's, NPC's can become partner's, hand crafted dungeons and loot, Skyrim is fixing a lot of problems that plagued Oblivion, and then some. I'm looking forward to playing Skyrim...WITHOUT MODS, and yes, it's playable without mods ;)

Deadbeatcobra

Eh, i suggest you believe nothing until you play the game, Oblivion recieved massive hype and tons of info. from the developers before release, yet they were bashed because almost half of what they promised never came true. (that's one of the many reasons why Oblivion is hated)

[QUOTE="lawlessx"][QUOTE="Whiteblade999"]

The most interesting one for is how fast travel costs money. It is a nice concept but it needed something to offset the convenience.

XVision84

I also wish they would've kept the Stilt Striders. My jaw dropped when I first saw those giant beings, I'd love to tame one and keep it as a pet :twisted:

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[QUOTE="Lucianu"]

Eh, i suggest you believe nothing until you play the game, Oblivion recieved massive hype and tons of info. from the developers before release, yet they were bashed because almost half of what they promised never came true. (that's one of the many reasons why Oblivion is hated)

GeneralShowzer

[QUOTE="Deadbeatcobra"]

[QUOTE="Lucianu"]

Eh, i suggest you believe nothing until you play the game, Oblivion recieved massive hype and tons of info. from the developers before release, yet they were bashed because almost half of what they promised never came true. (that's one of the many reasons why Oblivion is hated)

GeneralShowzer

Dovahkiin would like to have a word with Zelda

Can Zelda kill dragons?

XVision84

Nah but Link has slain plenty of dragons already.

[QUOTE="GeneralShowzer"][QUOTE="Deadbeatcobra"] Wasn't around when oblivion was being hyped. what are some of the things that didn't make it into the game?

lawlessx

Think they called it Radiant A.I

I just had a good laugh, you're right they are doing the same thing for the dragons.

Anyway, I never really disliked Oblivion. Oblivion was fairly decent, you can be entertained in infinite ways with the mods. Skyrim looks like a big improvement in every way.

[QUOTE="GeneralShowzer"][QUOTE="Deadbeatcobra"] Wasn't around when oblivion was being hyped. what are some of the things that didn't make it into the game?

Mozelleple112

Yeah, that last part isn't in the game, but everything else is.

[QUOTE="GeneralShowzer"][QUOTE="Deadbeatcobra"] Wasn't around when oblivion was being hyped. what are some of the things that didn't make it into the game?

Mozelleple112

[QUOTE="XVision84"]

Dovahkiin would like to have a word with Zelda

Can Zelda kill dragons?

ChubbyGuy40

Nah but Link has slain plenty of dragons already.

Yes he did, yes he did.

Most of the quests in oblivion can only be done one way.

Todd Howard: Yes and yes. Full 5.1 surround, dynamic score, the works. I saw some crazy stat for the number of Xbox users with 5.1 setups and it was staggering, so we plan on fully using it. As far as voices, yes, there are more well-known and brilliant people in the game, and they'll be announced later. We were able to get our "dream-team" of actors for this. Herp derp :P GeneralShowzer

So no HRTF/good headphone sound? Booo. :P

[QUOTE="XVision84"]

Dovahkiin would like to have a word with Zelda

Can Zelda kill dragons?

ChubbyGuy40

Nah but Link has slain plenty of dragons already.

...can he summon minions?

Todd Howard: Yes and yes. Full 5.1 surround, dynamic score, the works. I saw some crazy stat for the number of Xbox users with 5.1 setups and it was staggering, so we plan on fully using it. As far as voices, yes, there are more well-known and brilliant people in the game, and they'll be announced later. We were able to get our "dream-team" of actors for this. Herp derp :P GeneralShowzer

[QUOTE="GeneralShowzer"]Todd Howard: Yes and yes. Full 5.1 surround, dynamic score, the works. I saw some crazy stat for the number of Xbox users with 5.1 setups and it was staggering, so we plan on fully using it. As far as voices, yes, there are more well-known and brilliant people in the game, and they'll be announced later. We were able to get our "dream-team" of actors for this. Herp derp :P ChrisSpartan117

Games.Net: considering the fact that Oblivion is making such an immersive, living, breathing world, can we expect full surround sound features? Will we hear brooks babble and trees rustle? Will there be music in-game, or are you striving for the most natural experience? We also know that Patrick Steward (Captain Picard from Star Trek: The Next Generation is starring. Are you folks ready to announce any other voice actors for Oblivion?

Todd Howard: Yes and yes. Full 5.1 surround, dynamic score, the works. I saw some crazy stat for the number of Xbox users with 5.1 setups and it was staggering, so we plan on fully using it. As far as voices, yes, there are more well-known and brilliant people in the game, and they'll be announced later. We were able to get our "dream-team" of actors for this.

...can he summon minions?

XVision84

If I get the Link mod and put him into Oblivion, then he could :P