Getting Married in Skyrim

[Olorune]

Nothing, and I mean NOTHING, will ever lower my level of excitement for this game. Being able to interact with characters in the world to the degree of being able to get married is great in games! Interactivity and depth seem to be missing from so many games.

 

[Luke5515]

My goal is to marry someone, have 100 speech, convince them we live in the closest dragon den, use them as bait, repeat.

 

[The-Epicly-Named-Man]

Key difference between Fable and TES; Fable has three characters other than the player, none of whom you're allowed to marry, TES has hundreds of characters all of which have quests and extra activities attached to them.

 

[Kungfu_Teddybear]

Anything to add depth to the empty, boring shells that were Oblivion's NPC's.

I second this. Hopefully they will have more than 3 voice actors this time around too.

Although that said, the beggars were great for a chuckle.

 

[Anthony Abney]

That is unless, your spouse can be a useful distraction for town guards, dragons, and anyone stupid enough to carry cash on them when i'm in Cyrodiil.

You would get married just to use them as dragon fodder?

Spoiler: You must be REAL popular with the ladies

I would too, I refuse to be roasted, I'm too pretty for that.

 

[ThatLankyBastard]

2 words...

FUCKING EH!!!

 

[Dr. wonderful]

if we goping to do romance, Make it Harvest moon.

I prefer that to say, Bioware or Fable.

 

[AstylahAthrys]

I am going to marry a sexy Dunmer man and have beautiful Dunmer children with him. It's a dream come true.

Though, I wonder what they'll do about same-sex marriages. On one hand, I don't think they should leave out the option, on the other hand, I'm not sure if I see it being legal in Tamriel. Though the Empire has fallen, I'm still not sure. Anyone know about homosexuality in old Nordic cultures?

 

[KAPTAINmORGANnWo4life]

I'm more interested in persuading the town alchemist to come with me into a miles-long cave to fight Hellspawn.

 

[Domehammer]

I wonder if one will be able to have children if there can be marriage then. Then my Crazed Drunken Nord mass murderer can settle down and enjoy the good life in retirement with a family.

 

[EarndilTheEqualizer]

mmkay, hey bethesda, this ain't fable.
I mean I could see how some people might enjoy a marriage/dating sim that incorporates the other aspects of gameplay, but fable has done the exact same thing.
Granted the NPC's in Skyrim all have names and are important to a degree, but my point still stands.
Not saying it's a bad idea, looking forward to see how they implement it, hoping they don't just do the whole "strum a lute a couple times and get married" route.

 

[newwiseman]

By "if you own a house" do they mean I will actually buy a house? I always liked killing everyone in a house I liked then calling it "My House".

 

[Hollock]

There's no way they can top the marriages in fable
[HEADING=1]THERE'S NO WAY![/HEADING]

 

[ImprovizoR]

is it just me or am i the only one who thinks Dragon slaying chosen ones don't sound like the marrying type ? . .

I don't know. Have you ever met a dragon slayer?

It's optional, and it can be fun if done right. And when I say done right I mean building up a relationship like in Dragon Age Origins. You should be able to establish an emotional bond with companions.

 

[Gorilla Gunk]

I'm torn on the homosexuality thing.

On one hand, I'd really love the option.

On the other, every gay game character I've ever seen has either been a handbasket of stereotypes or angsty beyond belief. It's always been handled in a very hamfisted way, probably because the gay characters are always written by straight men, or WORSE, women.

 

[Cavouku]

Well here's the thing, I managed to find a copy of Oblivion on the PS3 for $15 at a pawn shop. It runs fine and everything. But the thing is, I could not make a character that could even charitably be called okay to look at.

I even attempted to make a female, just to see if the game would be kinder to the 'fairer sex', and no, still looks like a child took crayons to a half-inflated balloon. I'm not saying everyone in Skyrim has to be pretty, in fact I'm not even sure if I want it, Oblivion came across as a bit... obtuse to me, but I've seen worse in terms of interface.

But what I'm saying is, if I decide to get it, it would be very nice if it was possible to not only make an attractive character, but also be able to marry an attractive young lass. But thats just skin deep, she also have to have a semblance of personality. Even if it's a dislikable one, if I can be convinced she's human, sold, until further notice.

 

[Xaio30]

I thin it will be nice for roleplaying purposes. You're no longer forced to play as a eunuck!
(And I say that in the most offensive way as possible)

 

[Hugga_Bear]

You know...this sounds okay actually. As long as they bring some character depth with it then I'm on board and so long as it's not just having a random NPC now sleeping in your bed...yeah okay.

If they force you to do it or it's like DA2 (where saying hello means I love you sometimes) then not cool but otherwise...eh, not too bothered, could be kinda useful (accomplice for thefts? Oh hells yes)

 

[Onyx Oblivion]

Sure. I found myself attached to some of the NPCs for some reason. Despite lack of depth.

I would totally have married Antoinetta Marie if I could have.

 

[Arina Love]

well i'm interested but as i always play as female i want my character to find a wife! so hope for gay marriage!