So, which Elder Scrolls game is the best?

The Elder Scrolls is a series that is almost as divisive as it is legendary. Now on its fifth full installment, every single entry in the franchise has been met with rave reviews upon release, adored by fans to death and beyond, criticized for being a buggy mess, and panned for being a victim of its own ambition.

Perhaps nowhere is this more evident than within the series fanbase itself, which is possibly the most fractured fanbase for any franchise ever. Depending on who you talk to, every single Elder Scrolls game is both the best and the worst game ever created.

Funny, huh?

So anyway, I wanted to see what Elder Scrolls game System Wars thinks is the best and why... so folks... which Elder Scrolls game doyou think is the best one? VOTE and sound off!

Skyrim.

Skyrim. They're all incredible games but Skyrim does a lot of things right. And it launched with few notable bugs, a first for Bethesda.

Skyrim is the best elder scrolls game i've played minus some problems like the interface. That said i still like Morrowind's world a lot better, i found it more immersive and interesting than oblivion or skyrim's.

Skyrim is the best one. Followed by Oblivion. The rest simply unplayable.

so far I'm still likeing morrowind the best, between being able to mix and match every piece of armor along with wearing robes over armor, and letting you jump 1000 ft into the air with spells... it felt more flexible, and fun and more worth exploring useless types of spells just for the lulz. We may have a nicer leveling system with skyrim/oblivion and its pretty but... I don't know there are bits and pieces of Morrowind that just seemed better.

Skyrim. They're all incredible games but Skyrim does a lot of things right. And it launched with few notable bugs, a first for Bethesda.

Phoenix534

Skyrim easily. Its way beyond the league of any other ES game.

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Skyrim. They're all incredible games but Skyrim does a lot of things right. And it launched with few notable bugs, a first for Bethesda.

savagetwinkie

yeah I got that glitch as well. Had to reload. and then he shot at me the next time. Not sure what I did really.

[QUOTE="Phoenix534"]

Skyrim. They're all incredible games but Skyrim does a lot of things right. And it launched with few notable bugs, a first for Bethesda.

savagetwinkie

The combat in Fallout 3 and Skyrim is nothing alike so who knows. Watch some gameplay and reviews.

[QUOTE="navyguy21"][QUOTE="savagetwinkie"][QUOTE="Phoenix534"]

Skyrim. They're all incredible games but Skyrim does a lot of things right. And it launched with few notable bugs, a first for Bethesda.

campzor

I think what he meant is when he casted the Warp spell the guy never shot the fireball at him. That happened to me. No matter where I stood and used it the guy just kept standing there.

sorry to hijack ur thread for a sec charizard but i gots a question :P Would i like skyrim if i kinda got bored of fallout 3 and didnt like the combat and i didnt like the VATS system?campzor

Skyrim has no VATS as it isn't a Fallout game. As for combat, it's a lot more focused on close-quarters encounters and I feel it's a lot more exciting. The game also has a whole hell of a lot more things to do.

[QUOTE="campzor"]sorry to hijack ur thread for a sec charizard but i gots a question :P Would i like skyrim if i kinda got bored of fallout 3 and didnt like the combat and i didnt like the VATS system?Phoenix534

Skyrim has no VATS as it isn't a Fallout game. As for combat, it's a lot more focused on close-quarters encounters and I feel it's a lot more exciting. The game also has a whole hell of a lot more things to do.

But does Skyrim have the radio? ITS THREE DOG!!!!!!!! AAAAAAAAAOOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUUU

[QUOTE="campzor"]

The combat in Fallout 3 and Skyrim is nothing alike so who knows. Watch some gameplay and reviews.

[QUOTE="navyguy21"] lol I already restarted once because My mage couldn't get pat the first quest in the mage's guild... use a ward to block a spell, yet the spell never came :(argetlam00

I think what he meant is when he casted the Warp spell the guy never shot the fireball at him. That happened to me. No matter where I stood and used it the guy just kept standing there.

As of now it´s Morrowind though when I start playing Skyrim that may change. Daggerfall is a close second.

The DS version of Skyrim.

The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind is one of the most imaginative games ever created and emphasizes true freedom in ways that Oblivion and Skyrim can't capture.

Oblvion's combat mechanics and fast-travel help make the game a bit more fun, but Morrowind is the true embodiment of the Scrolls games.

sorry to hijack ur thread for a sec charizard but i gots a question :P Would i like skyrim if i kinda got bored of fallout 3 and didnt like the combat and i didnt like the VATS system?campzor

Fallout 3 is one of the worst RPGs ever made. Oblivion and Fallout: New Vegas are infinitely superior to that turd of a game.

The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind is one of the most imaginative games ever created and emphasizes true freedom in ways that Oblivion and Skyrim can't capture.

Oblvion's combat mechanics and fast-travel help make the game a bit more fun, but Morrowind is the true embodiment of the Scrolls games.

NeonNinja

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The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind is one of the most imaginative games ever created and emphasizes true freedom in ways that Oblivion and Skyrim can't capture.

Oblvion's combat mechanics and fast-travel help make the game a bit more fun, but Morrowind is the true embodiment of the Scrolls games.

navyguy21

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[QUOTE="campzor"]I thought i had the same issue, its just hard to find because of the UI. Its in your inventory though, under Restoration i think :Pnavyguy21

I think what he meant is when he casted the Warp spell the guy never shot the fireball at him. That happened to me. No matter where I stood and used it the guy just kept standing there.

In your sig. If you put that thing on top of their head is it really true they cant see and you can steal their stuff?

[QUOTE="navyguy21"][QUOTE="NeonNinja"]

The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind is one of the most imaginative games ever created and emphasizes true freedom in ways that Oblivion and Skyrim can't capture.

Oblvion's combat mechanics and fast-travel help make the game a bit more fun, but Morrowind is the true embodiment of the Scrolls games.

FrozenLiquid

[QUOTE="navyguy21"][QUOTE="argetlam00"]

I think what he meant is when he casted the Warp spell the guy never shot the fireball at him. That happened to me. No matter where I stood and used it the guy just kept standing there.

argetlam00

In your sig. If you put that thing on top of their head is it really true they cant see and you can steal their stuff?

Skyrim has the essence of Morrowind and just makes it so much better

The DS version of Skyrim.

anshul89

[QUOTE="FrozenLiquid"][QUOTE="navyguy21"] Have you played Skyrim? Its more like Morrowind than Oblivion.navyguy21

I haven't played it yet, but I intend to as The Elder Scrolls is one of my favorite series.

But in Morrowind, I managed to doom my own world and made my own legend in it. Oblivion, and I'm sure Skyrim, will not allow you to doom your world. :P

Skyrim is the best one. Followed by Oblivion. The rest simply unplayable.

glez13

Skyrim > Morrowind > Oblivion > Daggerfall > Arena

Morrowind and Daggerfall were my fav Elderscrolls games until Skyrim, its simply amazing.

1. Skyrim

2. Morrowind

3. Daggerfall

4. Arena

5. Oblivion/Fallout3

It seems like a lot of people love Skyrim here. How is all the streamlining? Does it make it a better experience? Or is it simply the Nordic feel of the setting and all of the dragons that make it seem more badass?

It seems like a lot of people love Skyrim here. How is all the streamlining? Does it make it a better experience? Or is it simply the Nordic feel of the setting and all of the dragons that make it seem more badass?

NeonNinja

Skyrim>Morrowind>getting aids>Oblivion

they all suck imo, boring as hell. i liked fallout 3 though.

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It seems like a lot of people love Skyrim here. How is all the streamlining? Does it make it a better experience? Or is it simply the Nordic feel of the setting and all of the dragons that make it seem more badass?

wis3boi

Oh... so I can't jump my way across the entire game world like I did in old entries and still casually level up, huh? :P

I like the sound of it though. It sounds much more applicable to The Elder Scrolls than the previous method.

Skyrim > Morrowind > Oblivion > Daggerfall > Arena

wis3boi

It seems like a lot of people love Skyrim here. How is all the streamlining? Does it make it a better experience? Or is it simply the Nordic feel of the setting and all of the dragons that make it seem more badass?

NeonNinja

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It seems like a lot of people love Skyrim here. How is all the streamlining? Does it make it a better experience? Or is it simply the Nordic feel of the setting and all of the dragons that make it seem more badass?

navyguy21

I love New Vegas.... I hated Fallout 3, but if Skyrim is like New Vegas I'll be in Heaven.

The idea of not going places until you level up is crucial so I'm glad to hear that that's a part of the game now.

Morrowind>Daggerfall>Skyrim>Oblivion>Arena.

Morrowind was the perfect compromise between the unforgiving cRPG nature of Daggerfall and the mainstream, streamlined appeal of Oblivion/Skyrim.

I'm thinking Skyrim right now. It used to be Morrowind without even a doubt in my mind, but Skyrim does a lot right. I think the skill set up is for the better, and at first I thought I was going to end up being a jack of all trades, anything goes type of character but now that I'm in the 20s levelling up is harder, and picking my perks is more crucial to my play style. I also love that the game doesn't blatantly level up with you, and that there are areas you shouldn't go to until you're tougher. It makes the world feel more alive. I was exploring the map and came across some vampires, and I wish I hadn't. Didn't even stand a chance.

I also have to say the dragons work wonderfully. I was just taking on a group of bandits holed up in a fort, and a dragon showed up and things got really chaotic. Then, much to my amusement other things started attacking it out of the forest and eventually we wound up in a small town. The dragon then perched on a building and started burning people alive. It was well done and a completely random experience that just worked, so much to the point where I'm rambling about it.

Skyrim. They're all incredible games but Skyrim does a lot of things right. And it launched with few notable bugs, a first for Bethesda.

Phoenix534

LOLWAT

simple question for those who have been playing. Is the leveling system like oblivion where every single enemy basicly levels up with you? I just want to know since I hated that system.

simple question for those who have been playing. Is the leveling system like oblivion where every single enemy basicly levels up with you? I just want to know since I hated that system.

finalfantasy94

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simple question for those who have been playing. Is the leveling system like oblivion where every single enemy basicly levels up with you? I just want to know since I hated that system.

navyguy21

Aight cool I was fine with NV. Thanks for answering the question and will get this game some time soon.