Skyrim, just over 1 month away.

[IWantsACuatro]

So that just makes the graphics better and smoother?

Pretty much. It's still the same game as far as mechanics goes.

On the XBox regarding the Kinect update, I've tried it and it's handy as fuck!

Here's the pdf detailing commands.

http://cdnstatic.bethsoft.com/akqacms/files/tes/extras/skyrim-kinect-voice-commands.pdf

From your favorites, you can hotkey any item with you voice. That means during combat you don't have to manually change items. Pretty awesome so far.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Cool. I may download it now.

That mod for quick starting a character in Skyrim is awesome, wish there was a quick way to start new characters for xbox

[IWantsACuatro]

Don't forget to enable kinect in your game settings after you download the update.

[Cry Havoc]

Finally finding time to play this game more.

Got a bunch of mods running through Nexus Mod Manager, makes the game look even better.

High elf storm mage... pretty fun... can be really difficult when there are a multitude of targets unless my raise dead shout is up, though.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Kinect commands are ok, but the left/right hot key s are stilquicker than saying "equip right sword".

And the Kinectaccidentally picks up false commands from the in-game voice overs

[MannyIsGod]

Put in some hours but I just bought ME3 and haven't touched Skyrim since.

[Trainwreck2100]

Put in some hours but I just bought ME3 and haven't touched Skyrim since.

just bought ME3? My condolences

[MannyIsGod]

I'm enjoying it quite a bit.

[IWantsACuatro]

Kinect commands are ok, but the left/right hot key s are stilquicker than saying "equip right sword".

And the Kinectaccidentally picks up false commands from the in-game voice overs


Yeah there are both good and bads about it. My favorite part about the kinect feature is sorting. If you need to drop carrying weight say "sort by weight" in the item menu and it shows you which items are heaviest.

Same if you're talking to a merchant. "Sort by price"

It's also nice for shouts. You don't have to pan through the shout menu to choose a specific one. You just say it. But you do have to time it right and there's a chance it might not pick it up. That's annoying.

It's also badass if you use armor spells, so you don't have to choose out of favorites every single damn time you get in a fight. "Equip dual armor spell" then "Equip dual fire spell" and you're good to go. Sucks that there's only two hot keys, so I guess the kinect feature makes up for that. PC completely wins in that department. crofl PS3.

Idk, maybe it's my accent or what, but the game cannot pick up "Equip bow" to save my life, so I still use the favorites menu alot. If it's just equipping a sword or something then I'll use the menu, but it's convenient if you have a sword and shield in your favorites, say "Equip sword and shield" and it will take both of them out.

By far the most practical part about it though is "Quick Save." Just say that and it saves your game without any down time. That's really handy. Saying a hold's name while in the map is also nice so you don't have to pan to it.

But I agree, it picks up background noise to a fault. Can't play music, can't have the game too loud, can't even have the AC too loud or kinect will start doing all sorts of weird shit.

[Trainwreck2100]

I'm enjoying it quite a bit.

just remember when you're done and know that someone else felt your pain

[MannyIsGod]

:lol

[IWantsACuatro]

I do like the fact that Skyrim doesn't have a definative ending and makes it seem like the game doesnt really 'end' until you complete everything ie: all the achievements, different character paths, etc. It makes the replay value so much better.

[Mixability]

I really want to play Skyrim, but I'm really scared about the dedication I'll need. Is it the kind of game I can play a couple hours every couple of weeks and not be lost when I get back to it?

[cheguevara]

I really want to play Skyrim, but I'm really scared about the dedication I'll need. Is it the kind of game I can play a couple hours every couple of weeks and not be lost when I get back to it?

I think so. I was playing heavily and recently past 2 weeks stopped. picked it up again couple of days ago and no problem.

actually this game you need to take some breaks.

[Mixability]

Did the PS3 version ever get unbricked? Or is the 360 version the way to go regardless?

[MannyIsGod]

I got it on PS3 and it seems to run fine.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

I wish they'd offer dlc for a quick game start. Kinda a drag when going through the intro scene every time I Sstart a new character.

On the other hand, I finally figured out why general Tullius' voice is so damn familiar. The voice actor is the old guy who plays Col. Tigh from battlestar galactica

[IWantsACuatro]

I wish they'd offer dlc for a quick game start. Kinda a drag when going through the intro scene every time I Sstart a new character.


It should autosave when you start a new character right before going to the block. I keep it as an extra save file and load it every time I start a new character.

[baseline bum]

I wish they'd offer dlc for a quick game start. Kinda a drag when going through the intro scene every time I Sstart a new character.

On the other hand, I finally figured out why general Tullius' voice is so damn familiar. The voice actor is the old guy who plays Col. Tigh from battlestar galactica

The whole escape from Helgen is awful, and I can't believe that's how they started the game. That first 30-45 minutes of gameplay all I could think was how this game seems to really suck and isn't anywhere close to Oblivion. Then as soon as I got out of there the game became legendary.

[The Reckoning]

Yeah, there is something kinda lame when I find myself forced to use two handed weapons, and light armor just to continue leveling.


theres ways around it if you have a one-handed character. idk if bethesda did this on purpose, but theres the ebony blade (http://elderscrolls.wikia.com/wiki/Ebony_Blade_(Skyrim)) that uses one-handed perks and enchanted items but boosts your two-handed skill.
essentially, you use the same gear as you usually wear but equip the ebony blade and your two-handed skill will skyrocket. theres other similar items but thats the one off the top of my head.


and yeah the intro is way too drawn out, and the game doesnt get awesome until you put atleast a good 2-4 hours in it. it should have jumped straight into the world with something to work with because the freedom is what makes the game so great.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

I think the intro scene is awesome the first time. There's nothing wrong with it other than there being no way to avoid it or fast forward it if you want to

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Can't fucking believe nightingale shit is leveled.

So this stuff will be basically worthless in like ten levels

[The Reckoning]

Can't fucking believe nightingale shit is leveled.

So this stuff will be basically worthless in like ten levels


stop being lazy dah. just max out your light armor perks, blacksmithing and enchanting. enchant an entire set of blacksmithing skill gear and drink a blacksmithing draught. youll be able to reach the armor cap crafting any set of light armor, even hide.

then use your duel enchant perk to stack skill boosts and magic resistance. its First Blood all over.

unique items and gear are all useless in the long run. crafted gear is a win.

...
you can also put 5 points into alchemist perk and make your own blacksmith potions

[Cant_Be_Faded]

That's a lot of work

I don't want God gear, and the nightingale armor looks sweet
Its just lame the stuff is leveled

[The Reckoning]

the expansion pack Dawnguard comes out as early as late june. ive already applied to get the beta. sorry PC and ps3 owners...its coming out on xbox two weeks prior to the other systems...and yes its dlc.

here's the trailer

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below is a link to an article detailing what type of content might be in the expansion...


http://www.pcgamer.com/2012/06/06/dawnguard-will-give-you-a-new-dragon-shout-a-magical-mount-and-your-own-armoured-troll/





im excited to make a van helsing type character tbh

[Trainwreck2100]

Can't fucking believe nightingale shit is leveled.

So this stuff will be basically worthless in like ten levels

if you by the "upgrade enchanted items" perk in the blacksmith skill tree, you can upgrade it with void salts

[Cant_Be_Faded]

I meant the built in enchantments, and base armor ratings

the level 43+ nightingale armor is nasty

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Where do you go to become a were wolf?

I have run across lots of vampires so far but no wolves.


Also, do vampires and were wolves already have their own perk tree or is that only coming with dawn guard?


Looks sweet. Vampire Lord ftw

[baseline bum]

Do the companions questline to become a werewolf. Being a werewolf sucks ass though: no magic, no weapons, can't go into towns, you die quickly, etc.

[Leetonidas]

The only good thing about being a werewolf is that you can resist disease. It's cool if you're a low level but once you start leveling up there's no reason to transform

[Trainwreck2100]

i've transformed into a werewolf like 3 times, once was cause it was a spider level and fuck it those giant spiders are nasty so i just wanted to get in, kill bitches, get out

[The Reckoning]

like baseline bum said, do the companions questline and youll get it...,


or you can get the ring of hircine.

as for werewolves, theyre GREAT for travel. if you transform, you can clear a hold sprinting before you go back to normal form, and you run faster than a horse. also, wolves and ice wolves will leave you alone when youre in werewolf form.

if you continue the companion questline after its over and do quests for aelia then youll get the totems of hircine. it gives you more diverse powers as a werewolf when you click the right bumper. for example, you summon two spirit wolves instead of fear, etc.


yeah the werewolf and vampire trees will only come out with the dlc. i hope the ultimate perk will be WEREBEAR.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Dragon bone weapons still won't look as cool as daedric.

The crossbow should be tight, especially if there's a repeater.crossbow

[Cant_Be_Faded]

New patch for the 360 introduces mounted combat


Whhhhaaaaaaaaaaaaatttttttttt

[baseline bum]

New patch for the 360 introduces mounted combat


Whhhhaaaaaaaaaaaaatttttttttt

I wonder if they fixed the bugs with delivering shit to Mallory.

[Brutalis]

Dawnguard might get me back into da rim.

[The Reckoning]

New patch for the 360 introduces mounted combat


Whhhhaaaaaaaaaaaaatttttttttt


yeah doesnt work for spellcasters though...if youre a sword and bow guy its perfect...and youre pretty much invincible on the horse.

[Leetonidas]

Does anyone know what Dawnguard is going to be about? I don't feel like looking it up

[The Reckoning]

read the thread lol

[MannyIsGod]

Started a new character. A Khajit that i'm going to make into a theif sneak type character. Its a lot easier now that I know where not to waste points etc etc

[mFFL03]

I lent my copy to a friend 2 months ago, I haven't seen him since.

[Brutalis]

I lent my copy to a friend 2 months ago, I haven't seen him since.

"Friend" *

Once DG is out ill kick up a dunmer ass ass in.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Being invincible on the horse is whack.

I don't know if this was a glitch or not, but I was mounted on a horse and swung my daedric greatsword at two bears. It was like playing golf, the sword scooped up the bear and launched it straight into the sky, like a giant does with its club. it happened for both bears, one died when it fell the other disappeared.

Was pretty sweet

[Brutalis]

Dawnguard is 20 bucks.... no thanks.

[MannyIsGod]

Being invincible on the horse is whack.

I don't know if this was a glitch or not, but I was mounted on a horse and swung my daedric greatsword at two bears. It was like playing golf, the sword scooped up the bear and launched it straight into the sky, like a giant does with its club. it happened for both bears, one died when it fell the other disappeared.

Was pretty sweet

LOL thats bad ass.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Its had to be a glitch, but its awesome

Seems to only happen with 2 handed swords, I launched ice trolls and people too

I actually hit a bear onto a cliff from below earlier today

[ginobili's bald spot]

Once I got my full set of enchanted & legendary Daedric armor it wasn't even fun anymore. My guy is practically invincible.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Yeah I'm thinking of striping down my armor, stuff is way too easy right now too

[mojorizen7]

I finally finished all the PS3 trophy achievements last night at Lvl 67.
Collecting Daedric artifacts was tricky, it seemed like not all the daedric quests produced an artifact. Thieves Guild completion was also a pain in the ass for me for some reason.

Looking forward to some DLC.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Anyone try Dawnguard?

Im going to try out both storylines with lower level characters

this game just too easy with even non-nerfed high level characters

[The Reckoning]

the reviews for dawnguard all say its terrible.

MEH

[baseline bum]

IGN gives it 8/10, but it doesn't look all that interesting from their video review. I think I'll wait until they put 2-3 expansions together before buying it.

[Kai]

http://1.media.dorkly.cvcdn.com/47/74/be94e7f0979729d9d126908bd6777298-a-game-of-skyrim-tag.jpg

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Hah, nice

[The Reckoning]

anyone get the expansion pack yet?

im switching back over to the PC version since i can no longer connect my xbox to the internet. lol at some of these mods. one of them is to replace the bards with rapping bards a la Men in Tights.

[airswimmers]

I keep dying when I fight the Giants lol

was disappointing to find out that their weapons were low in stats but that makes sense because their physical strength is through the roof!

[Trainwreck2100]

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not bad for $5

[The Reckoning]

lol bee farming.

i see the appeal dont get me wrong, but i think the game has lost its edge and/or the devs ran out of ideas (or dont care).


oh and LOL sony for totally getting the shaft with dlc.

[The Reckoning]

i downloaded a mod off steam and i think dawnguard was hidden in it :lol unless bethesda gave me a free copy?

anyway, dawnguard so far is MUCH better than i thought itd be. i prefer balanced characters though so the crossbow/light armor/axe setup is perfect for me. the last dlc, dragonborn is getting great reviews. anyone try that out yet? bethesda pretty much said theyre done with skyrim. no more dlcs.

im still pissed they never included spears or expanded the civil war into a campaign against the thalmor.

[Mister Sinister]

i downloaded a mod off steam and i think dawnguard was hidden in it :lol unless bethesda gave me a free copy?

anyway, dawnguard so far is MUCH better than i thought itd be. i prefer balanced characters though so the crossbow/light armor/axe setup is perfect for me. the last dlc, dragonborn is getting great reviews. anyone try that out yet? bethesda pretty much said theyre done with skyrim. no more dlcs.

im still pissed they never included spears or expanded the civil war into a campaign against the thalmor.

Dragonborn was pretty awesome. The whole thing is kind of a stylistic love letter to H.P. Lovecraft and the Cthulhu mythos, and the new shouts are pretty cool. But Dragon Riding, is a little disappointing.

[The Reckoning]

just finished the dawnguard questline. it was a little strung out and the last quest was quick (but hella fun). it's nice because you double dip into main quests, so you can knock out some of the more difficult vanilla areas with your armored troll and Serena. if you get arvak, you can use him in blackreach, which saved me about an hour or so because i did the alchemy quest there.

i dont really care about the vampire side, so i probably won't do the quests since they share achievements and are pretty much the same as the dawnguard. you can still be a vampire lord and block out the sun if you choose the dawnguard side. i walked into whiterun by myself with no perks and killed everyone that you can, including all of the guards. the telekinesis choke is hilarious.

plus dawnguard has the crossbows with upgrade missions, and vampires dont.

im bummed out because the werewolf skill tree is not as in depth, but summoning two other werewolves seems pretty sick. still need to try it out.

[Trainwreck2100]

i downloaded a mod off steam and i think dawnguard was hidden in it :lol unless bethesda gave me a free copy?

anyway, dawnguard so far is MUCH better than i thought itd be. i prefer balanced characters though so the crossbow/light armor/axe setup is perfect for me. the last dlc, dragonborn is getting great reviews. anyone try that out yet? bethesda pretty much said theyre done with skyrim. no more dlcs.

im still pissed they never included spears or expanded the civil war into a campaign against the thalmor.

Thalmor appear to be the bad guys for Elder Scrolls 6.

[The Reckoning]

would be cool to see that with summerset isle, valenwood and elsweyr

[Trainwreck2100]

I want to add that grinding to level 78 to get that stupid legendary dragon to appear is a bitch

[The Reckoning]

I want to add that grinding to level 78 to get that stupid legendary dragon to appear is a bitch

ive figured the easiest way to level everything is to focus on alchemy, smithing and enchanting and just manufacture all of your stats. i have a different set of gear for every tree.


also, i don't exactly know how the modding community works, but does anyone think in the future they'll have modding tools geared for consoles to create mods on the pc and export to something like x-box live? i love the pc version for all the mods but i miss being able to chill in the living room with my huge HD TV and turtle beach headphones. i wonder if we'll ever have the best of both worlds.

[Trainwreck2100]

ive figured the easiest way to level everything is to focus on alchemy, smithing and enchanting and just manufacture all of your stats. i have a different set of gear for every tree.


also, i don't exactly know how the modding community works, but does anyone think in the future they'll have modding tools geared for consoles to create mods on the pc and export to something like x-box live?

i had enchanting at level 100 and made clothing that allowed for no magic cost of conjuration. THEN I got conjuration up to 100 learned the master conjuration spells. And just kept prestiging and spamming master conjuration spells to fight giants. Cause they only level up conjuration if your summon is noticed by an enemy

[The Reckoning]

i had enchanting at level 100 and made clothing that allowed for no magic cost of conjuration. THEN I got conjuration up to 100 learned the master conjuration spells. And just kept prestiging and spamming master conjuration spells to fight giants. Cause they only level up conjuration if your summon is noticed by an enemy

yeah i'll probably do thieves guild and save up gold and level up using all of the trainers. for one hand/two hand just sit there and hit shadowmere/frost or the summonable horse. block and armor is easy...it's speech and alchemy i have trouble with

[The Reckoning]

level 72 now and ive cleared pretty much every single cave and ruins i can find. game is getting really monotonous, but i still can't put it down until i kill the legendary dragon... have a full enchanted stalhrim set with chaos/frost enchant stalhrim warhammer. two-three shotting bad guys on legendary lol.

i still only use unrelenting force. that shout is easily the most satisfying. marked for death works well on targets that don't get blown away by UF. dragon aspect and mara's boon seems like godmode, so i avoid that shit unless i absolutely need it.

the master destruction spells are really underwhelming and take too long to cast. they totally fucked the magic in this one.

[That's Funked Up]

level 72 now and ive cleared pretty much every single cave and ruins i can find. game is getting really monotonous, but i still can't put it down until i kill the legendary dragon... have a full enchanted stalhrim set with chaos/frost enchant stalhrim warhammer. two-three shotting bad guys on legendary lol.

i still only use unrelenting force. that shout is easily the most satisfying. marked for death works well on targets that don't get blown away by UF. dragon aspect and mara's boon seems like godmode, so i avoid that shit unless i absolutely need it.

the master destruction spells are really underwhelming and take too long to cast. they totally fucked the magic in this one.

I didn't start on Legendary so I was done with all the major shit at level 58. Had to grind my way to 72 and grind farther till I realized you have to kill a dragon and wait 3 days for him to come back as Legendary. Or wait for a random legendary dragon to attack you in the world

[DJR210]

http://cloud-2.steampowered.com/ugc/595870276086052016/5E57A2CE1DD6902660F4F8856E6388C1D0BE6713/

[The Reckoning]

muffled my way to 78, hopped from summit to summit and found a legendary.


summoned karstaag to hold its attention and just spammed melee (playing on legendary difficulty). would have posted a pic of its dead body but for some reason i cant print screen while in game.

officially have all of the steam achievements, so now i can stop playing lol. good game.