Poll: Would Skyrim benefit from a multiplayer?
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I think a sort of semi limited co-op mode might be pretty neat, like a few bigger quests that might require a slightly larger party to pull off and you bring in friends from 'other dimensions' or some such nonsense to help you deal with them. I also can't say I've never found myself looking at my perfectly decorated house full of unique magical weapons and armor thinking, I wish I could share this with someone else.
That being said, Competitive multiplayer has a tendency to get a bit messy since it can be really hard to balance out multiplayer properly and I think it would do a lot more harm than good. Also, there are better thing to work on than multiplayer and making multiplayer work properly takes a lot of work that could otherwise be going to those other games.
Maybe a System link type multiplayer that is purely optional and the quests could be completed using guests in replacement of friends. Its always nice to have something to do with friends.
That being said, Competitive multiplayer has a tendency to get a bit messy since it can be really hard to balance out multiplayer properly and I think it would do a lot more harm than good. Also, there are better thing to work on than multiplayer and making multiplayer work properly takes a lot of work that could otherwise be going to those other games.
Maybe a System link type multiplayer that is purely optional and the quests could be completed using guests in replacement of friends. Its always nice to have something to do with friends.
For the consoles i think a arena type thing would be pretty cool..hard to do it on pc..mods, console commands and everything
I really want to say no on this one but.......
A MMORPG with out the first M does sound appealing to me.
I've always wanted to play a character in (Oblivion/Skyrim) that wasn't the Jack of all trades type of character. it could be really good to get a MMO set up with healers and tanks and DPSers and whatnot.
Skyrim does have companions and Mercenaries you can hire but they always stand in doorways like ass holes so letting a second player control those guys would be pretty sweet.
A MMORPG with out the first M does sound appealing to me.
I've always wanted to play a character in (Oblivion/Skyrim) that wasn't the Jack of all trades type of character. it could be really good to get a MMO set up with healers and tanks and DPSers and whatnot.
Skyrim does have companions and Mercenaries you can hire but they always stand in doorways like ass holes so letting a second player control those guys would be pretty sweet.
Even as a strong advocate of the single player genre, I am still going to have to say you guys are wrong. Granted, skyrim doesn't need co-op or anything complicated to distract it from what it is... I wouldn't want them to spend the development time on it. However, it would be nice to... ya know, battle your character against your friend's in a simple arena, if just to see who better invested their 200+ hours of play. How in the world is that not a good idea!? That could be the BEST IDEA EVER.
In oblivion I spent the entire game beefing up my sword and summon skills, my friend did the same with archery and alchemy. I am convinced I could kill his character, but he thinks otherwise. We NEED to be able to decide these kinds of things, especially with such a lavish investment of time as an elder scrolls game. It makes it all the more meaningful then some random online battle in a generic fighting game.
In oblivion I spent the entire game beefing up my sword and summon skills, my friend did the same with archery and alchemy. I am convinced I could kill his character, but he thinks otherwise. We NEED to be able to decide these kinds of things, especially with such a lavish investment of time as an elder scrolls game. It makes it all the more meaningful then some random online battle in a generic fighting game.
I am all for a Elder Scrolls MMO, but adding MP on Skyrim? No, I would not want that. I like how much content is in Skyrim. I like that I just finished the Dragon main quest (I bought it late) and have an entire main quest to go. I like that I have not even scratched the surface of the game, even without DLC. What I am saying is, If they were to have added MP in the game, some of the team developing the game would have had to divert their attention to the process of making it work. Which would have ended up with less content.
I like Skyrim the way it is. So all in all. A dedicated MP Elder Scrolls game? Yes, absolutely yes, but make it a sideline game. Keep the Mainline games Single Player.
I like Skyrim the way it is. So all in all. A dedicated MP Elder Scrolls game? Yes, absolutely yes, but make it a sideline game. Keep the Mainline games Single Player.
No, never. I don't even know how to emphasize the stupidity of implementing multiplayer in a TES game. Bethesda just proved that not all games need that shit.
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TotalBiscuit seems to share my opinion that it would be really fun to have a friend at my side instead of relying on Lydia.
I also totally saw this bile coming because it seems people hate multiplayer on principle which is stupid as hell. Multiplayer is NOT AUTOMATICALLY BAD. Mass Effect 3 is an example of a game where it's bizarre to have a multiplayer and I would never suggest it for 1 or 2. HOWEVER
Skyrim is a game with wooden characters, simple AI, and a mediocre story. The world itself is fairly standard fantasy stuff. In terms of immersion or storytelling, there's really nothing that makes it stand out. What's fun is the EXPLORATION. Running around the world, finding random encounters, messing around, experimenting, and just doing stupid things. That's what makes the game fun and those are all activities that are generally more fun with a party. Saints Row 3 is the same way, which is why I keep bringing it up, and people praise it for it's co-op. There's a reason Dungeons and Dragons always is played with a party. Skyrim can benefit in the same way WITHOUT SACRIFICING ANYTHING.
TotalBiscuit seems to share my opinion that it would be really fun to have a friend at my side instead of relying on Lydia.
I also totally saw this bile coming because it seems people hate multiplayer on principle which is stupid as hell. Multiplayer is NOT AUTOMATICALLY BAD. Mass Effect 3 is an example of a game where it's bizarre to have a multiplayer and I would never suggest it for 1 or 2. HOWEVER
Skyrim is a game with wooden characters, simple AI, and a mediocre story. The world itself is fairly standard fantasy stuff. In terms of immersion or storytelling, there's really nothing that makes it stand out. What's fun is the EXPLORATION. Running around the world, finding random encounters, messing around, experimenting, and just doing stupid things. That's what makes the game fun and those are all activities that are generally more fun with a party. Saints Row 3 is the same way, which is why I keep bringing it up, and people praise it for it's co-op. There's a reason Dungeons and Dragons always is played with a party. Skyrim can benefit in the same way WITHOUT SACRIFICING ANYTHING.