The Elder Scrolls Megathread

[Oasis]

I don't think that any series should specifically stick with either one.
It's always nice to have a mix of these things, you don't want every game to be a simple "some nobody rises to glory through an unexpected chain of events" storyline

That was one of the greatest things about Dragon Age Origins, the ability to choose what your birth status is and then earn your blood status was awesome.

I wish these open RPG games didn't have a specific end path. A game where you could either be the hero, be instrumental in aiding the hero, or be against the hero would be the ultimate non-linear RPG.

[Ad Bot]

[Shortcut]

Woo, I just got Oblivion GOTY for the PS3, only 15.00 brand new in the box.

And yes, I have it for PC too so don't start bitching.

[Fracture]

I beat the main storyline five days after release.
Its not a bad thing either. Around 86 hours played over those 5 days.

[Night Fox]

oblivion is fun
lockpicking is really annoying though
but the load times make up for it
wtf happened in skyrim with its load times anyway? they are considerably longer

[MrMcCakey]

oblivion is fun
lockpicking is really annoying though
but the load times make up for it
wtf happened in skyrim with its load times anyway? they are considerably longer

oblivion used to be my regular source for procrastination material
there's a mod showcase that makes a character's skin all glossy and it's demonstrated on this lovey as hell female character

[Night Fox]

TES research tends to be really hot

[Fracture]

oblivion is fun
lockpicking is really annoying though
but the load times make up for it
wtf happened in skyrim with its load times anyway? they are considerably longer

Keep in mind that Oblivion is... What, 6 years old? Obviously the loading screens are shorter, as tech has improved so much since then.

[Night Fox]

Keep in mind that Oblivion is... What, 6 years old? Obviously the loading screens are shorter, as tech has improved so much since then.

I guess that's the problem with consoles that last a while
if I'm not mistaken, playing Skyrim with a completely up-to-date computer doesn't have horrible load times
so skyrim, being more demanding than oblivon, takes longer to load on the same system
it sucks
isn't microsoft about due for a new console anyway? the 360 is way old, and the only thing they've done with it is add more USB slots, built-in wireless, and change its appearance
really they should upgrade the hardware that matters, instead of changing the software three times

[Fracture]

I believe Microsoft said no new console this year.
They're idiots.
The next gen of consoles are coming out soon, with the PS4 and WiiU.
I don't think console makers understand that, because of this long generation of consoles, more and more people are switching to PC to get the most out of their games.

[TeslaCoil]

I hope someone adds flame atronach as a playable race :y

[Night Fox]

I hope someone adds flame atronach as a playable race :y

someone should add male flame atronachs and female frost and storm atronachs
then make them all playable races

[Tylale]

My loading screens are usually too short for me to read the tip thing.

[MrMcCakey]

I hope someone adds flame atronach as a playable race :y

you just gave me an idea for an ES game that makes no sense at all

so the game starts out with a black screen
then it's all purple and conjurational and stuff
and you're summoned in a battle
but your faty master dies
and you kill the person he was fighting
and you're like
"HEY friend I'M AN ATRONACH"
and everyone else is like
"woah man don't hurt me take my money"
and we all have an orgy
the end

[Night Fox]

My loading screens are usually too short for me to read the tip thing.

most of them are useless anyway

[Demian]

most of them are useless anyway

Or spoilers.