Bethesda Explains What Playing Skyrim Will Be Like

[Catchy Slogan]

Objection Bethesda, I'm going to spend most of my time frolicking about.

you mean like this?


OT: I prefered the lockpicking in Oblivion.

 

[Inuprince]

I can't wait to explore for a few in-game days collecting and fighting and discovering the world around me, ending the week by forging an awesome new sword while camping close to a dragon's nest, and spending the next day searching for the flying beast and defeating it ... and at the end of the day cooking myself a big bowl of Dragonwing Soup ala Bravil ... and if any goblins try to take my freshly cooked food I'll just use my brand new dragonshout to blow their heads off.

 

[Richardplex]

Objection Bethesda, I'm going to spend most of my time frolicking about.

you mean like this?


OT: I prefered the lockpicking in Oblivion.

I was actually imagine skipping in a forest with pink trees, so yes, EXACTLY LIKE THAT.

 

[Dusk17]

IF Fallout 3 was Oblivion with guns, Skyrim sounds like New Vegas with swords. I have said that before but the more I hear about Skyrim the more accurate that statement seems to become. Also why would you put crafting in a game, does anyone actually like crafting? I have never seen a good crafting system EVER, it always seems like devs put it in just for its own sake and so they can have it advertised on the damn box. It was mostly useless crap in NV and it will be bad here.

 

[Crazy Zaul]

This new crafting system does sound concerningly MMO-like, but meh, if you dont wanna craft stuff I assume they wont over rely on it and u can get gear armor elsewhere.

 

[artanis_neravar]

IF Fallout 3 was Oblivion with guns, Skyrim sounds like New Vegas with swords. I have said that before but the more I hear about Skyrim the more accurate that statement seems to become. Also why would you put crafting in a game, does anyone actually like crafting? I have never seen a good crafting system EVER, it always seems like devs put it in just for its own sake and so they can have it advertised on the damn box. It was mostly useless crap in NV and it will be bad here.

I like crafting. A lot actually. And Skyrim is closer to Oblivion then New Vegas

 

[alrekr]

has a hardcore mode been confirmed/blown off yet? I really want one.

It has not. However as shown by a certain thread on this very site shows your not alone in wanting it: http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/9.262835-Poll-TES-V-Skyrim-do-you-want-the-hardcore-mode-from-New-Vegas-in-it

Don't worry though, seeing as the mod tools for Skyrim are meant to similar to Oblivion ones we should be seeing decent mods in a very soon; including a hardcore mode.

*EDIT* woops wrong link right is in now *EDIT*

 

[Lt. Vinciti]

Everytime I read the words:

"I wasnt a huge fan of Oblivion but Im hyped for Skyrim"

I swear...if you cry on 11/12/11....I can only hope a large ball of fire hits you for being a liar...

Beyond that...I will massively love to craft my own blade....I hope you can mix it up and make different weapons....perhaps a different style?

 

[Scrustle]

That weapon and armour crafting thing sounds awesome! I'll be spending a lot of time doing that I think. And I never really expected it to be like "Oblivion 2" since the game is built from the ground up, like every other Elder Scrolls game anyway. It'll feel totally distinct from every Elder Scrolls before, as the series has always been.

 

[Gudrests]

Objection Bethesda, I'm going to spend most of my time frolicking about.

The most difficult mission to do....kill those damn deer with an arrow from 100 yards away...STOP RUNNING....god they run faster than women do irl.....did I say that outloud?

I was expecting a its going to be like making love to a woman on top of a rainbow while a unicorn does your taxes and feeds you pizza while you play your favorite video game.....joke..about how awesome this game will be.

If the deer or similar thing isn't in Skyrim to veer me off my quest I'm going to be a very unhappy bunny.

/agreed I chased those things for miles.....Fire balls and arrows ablaze lol

 

[artanis_neravar]

Everytime I read the words:

"I wasnt a huge fan of Oblivion but Im hyped for Skyrim"

I swear...if you cry on 11/12/11....I can only hope a large ball of fire hits you for being a liar...

Beyond that...I will massively love to craft my own blade....I hope you can mix it up and make different weapons....perhaps a different style?

I'm sorry but what? (I'm actually not sure what you are saying I am not trying to be a jerk)

 

[cybran]

Looks like Mojang will counter-sue for having mining and crafting in the game.

I loled pretty hard by this xD

go bethesda, cant wait to play this masterpiece.

But PLEASE make it a proper port to PC!

 

[werty10089]

I'm guessing that the majority of people complaining about the crafting system have not played the previous instalments of the franchise, as two of the three crafting skills were in previous games. Honestly, I can't wait to cook my own food, as it was pretty fun in New Vegas.

 

[freakylarzzy]

has a hardcore mode been confirmed/blown off yet? I really want one.

It has not. However as shown by a certain thread on this very site shows your not alone in wanting it: http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/index/9-Gaming-Discussion

Don't worry though, seeing as the mod tools for Skyrim are meant to similar to Oblivion ones we should be seeing decent mods in a very soon; including a hardcore mode.

Yep, I guess they will do one though, it would be silly if they didnt. On the other hand, this is Bethesda, the company famous for its "We remove as much shit as we can" attitude...

Never say something would be "silly" about a game...
too many games have silly mistakes already...

 

[Brotherofwill]

I like spending time in menus, it's a nice change of pace to the full action combat in most RPGs.

Browsing through my stats, looking at perks I could be earning, calculating the best stats for my equipment...I love it. Maybe spending less time doing it can be a plus for some people, but not necessarily for me. To each his own.

 

[Somethingfake]

"Bethesda Explains What Playing Skyrim Will Be Like"

....buggy. What? It's from Bethesda, it's a given. Still the fans will fix it thank god.