(Skyrim) Why so hastily ?

[CobraX]

92 hours, Level 44, and I only just beat the story mission, Diplomatic Immunity.

I'm taking my time and damn well enjoying it.

 

[JesterRaiin]

Guys, guys, you're missing the point.

I'm not saying it's wrong to finish main quest. I'm simply wondering why :
1. ...take on the main storyline, finish only it, without trying some subquests on the route.
2. ...stop playing Skyrim afterwards, leaving roughly 3/4 of map unexplored.

 

[Stammer]

lol I still haven't beaten my first playthrough, and I got this game on its release day. Though I am about to retire this character because I have a serious itch to try other things out. Not to mention I just kind of spoiled the whole game for myself by finally hitting 100 Enchanting. Now I'm pret-near indestructible.

EDIT: Though to play devil's advocate, I -could- see why people would only want to beat the main storyline. I, too, like to have a clear goal, and it's always frustrating having to stray from the main story for hours at a time. The main story is definitely the most fun part of the game, too. You learn about your character's self, you learn about the world, you get some really cool scenes. And then there's the side-quests which are very well put together but still just makes me feel like some pointless errand-runner.

 

[imnot]

I won after about 50 or so hours, I just wanted the call dragon shout :3

 

[Hawk of Battle]

149 ish hours here, level 44. I'm head of the College, the Companions and the Thieves Guild, just joined the Brotherhood.

I own a house in Whiterun and Solitude and have 100k in cash, with Alteration and Destruction both nearing 100.

I have yet to pick a side in the war, or even go to Falkreach. I've only passed through Dawnstar and Morthal once each. My next main story mission is still Diplomatic Immunity. I still need to get 1 more mask as well, and find another 13 Berenziah gems.

I probably have about 100+ npcs to talk to still who can give me quests, and god knows how many dungeons to visit. Yeah, I'm gona be at this a while yet.

And at some point I might make a new character, so I can do it all over again.

 

[NastoK]

50 hours ingame and you're only level 11
How'd you manage that?

OT: The only main quests I've done so far are the ones untill you get the third word of Unrelenting Force, and I did them only so I'd get that word. I'm thinking things will go like they went in Oblivion for me, or as close to it as possible: 90 hours of play and not a single main quest done. Didn't even finish it because I got bored of the generic questlines (seriously, what's with having to fight so much in the Thieves Guild questline? :| )

 

[Prof. Monkeypox]

Because you can role play as a very focused adventurer who is concerned about finding the source of the dragon invasion.

It's still a choice in-game.

 

[winter2]

Hmmm.. passed 90 something hours last night and decided to just finish off the mainquest line. Didn't take long at all from Diplomatic Immunity.

Now to do some more quests.....

 

[JasonKaotic]

I usually just complete the main quest straight away so I can get all the rewards and stuff from it, then go off on my adventure. Usually.

 

[Duffeknol]

I rushed it because there is no sense of immersion when it comes to Skyrim, because that is ruined every time I enter a town, complete a quest or even just get in the general vicinity of an NPC. I can NOT get immersed into a world populated by apathetic, lobotomized robot-people.

 

[Albel Huxley]

I have over 2 hundred hour of play!

No Rush.

 

[GonzoGamer]

Guys, guys, you're missing the point.

I'm not saying it's wrong to finish main quest. I'm simply wondering why :
1. ...take on the main storyline, finish only it, without trying some subquests on the route.
2. ...stop playing Skyrim afterwards, leaving roughly 3/4 of map unexplored.

Some may have limits to their gaming time but also I'm hearing that many of the technical issues are showing up the larger the file size gets. Maybe they want to finish before the freezes/crashing sets in.

 

[Captain Pirate]

Guys, it's wonderful to see that at least few of you play this game like it was meant to be played. I'm proud of you. No. Really i am. Thank you.

Who cares how quickly you finish the game? Why is it your problem anyway, let people play how they want to (...)

Why do you think i have problem with that ? I'm simply curious.

The bit I bolded is why I think you had a problem with it. It's a Bethesda giganto-RPG; there isn't one way it was meant to be played. I think the general consensus is play their games however the hell you want to, there's no shortage of things to do or methods to do them, so go nuts in whatever way you can.

And also, in answer to your initial question of 'Why the rush', I guess to me it was because I got so immersed I felt like I had to deal with Alduin soon, or the world would be destroyed.
In that sense, I guess I could claim that I played the game how it's meant to be played: Embracing my destiny as Dragonborn and dedicating my time to saving the world.

But like I said, there is no one way the game is meant to be played.

Side note: In fact, I recommend people deal with the main quest as swiftly as possible if they want Alduin to still be a challenge; I was only level 36 or something and he was by far the easiest dragon I have ever fought, no exaggeration whatsoever.

Oh, and

Join the College.

Same here. For my husband the door was just bloody open. Maybe there is a secondary entry way.

I already mentioned (I think in this very thread) that one of the amulet pieces is only attainable by doing the Mage College's questline. They open the door to the final peice in one of their quests.

Hope that helps.

Thanks all of you guys, this really helps!

 

[AngloDoom]

I've yet to get the game (and may never do, if my desktop can't handle it D=) but I've seen my friend play it. I'm pretty much planning on heading to the scummiest, poorest place I can find the moment I can, raising my way up the ranks, making myself a little bit of income, finding the skills that suit my guy, and then and only then start the quests that allow dragons to spawn everywhere and invest my perks in what I think will be areas that are useful for my character.

My first playthrough of Skyrim will be for the roleplay of a guy who finds himself only just about scraping by to full-fledged hero of the lands. The subsequent ones will be dickheads of the highest order killing people for funsies. =D

 

[JesterRaiin]

Guys, guys, you're missing the point.

I'm not saying it's wrong to finish main quest. I'm simply wondering why :
1. ...take on the main storyline, finish only it, without trying some subquests on the route.
2. ...stop playing Skyrim afterwards, leaving roughly 3/4 of map unexplored.

Some may have limits to their gaming time

I don't think that crpg gaming and Bethesda's games in particular were meant for such people. I'm not trying to insult anyone, but c'mon. Sandboxing games for someone who desn't have time ?

but also I'm hearing that many of the technical issues are showing up the larger the file size gets. Maybe they want to finish before the freezes/crashing sets in.

Possible, but rather far fetched, don't you think ?

Guys, it's wonderful to see that at least few of you play this game like it was meant to be played. I'm proud of you. No. Really i am. Thank you.

Who cares how quickly you finish the game? Why is it your problem anyway, let people play how they want to (...)

Why do you think i have problem with that ? I'm simply curious.

The bit I bolded is why I think you had a problem with it.

Like i said before : I don't have any problem with people playing games as they wish to. I'm simply curious why they do it that way. I find it a little weird that despite me stating that clearly you're still playing that card.

Anyway...
You say "immersed". That's interesting...
Ok, let's elaborate : how could you/your character possibily know that Alduin wants to destroy world ?

I survived initial attack, killed one or two dragons, did Hrothgars quests, wandered here and there, doing a little this and that, sided with Blade's agent, spoke with some people, stole some things, and still i have (or rather my heroine has) no clue about motivation of dragons or whoever is responsible for their return.
Hell, nobody does. Hrothgars, most powerful wizards, advisors to Jarls are only scratching their heads, and producin some rumours, speculations about why dragons are back, but still, nothing solid, nothing substantial.
Yet you say you felt time running out. Not only Skyrim's (as i understand) but whole world's. How's so ?

And please bear in mind : what drives me is curiosity. If i'd like to offend you, this conversation would be different.

 

[L0ki]

some people dont want to do everything on one character i cant blame them. the amount leadership roles you acquire is impressive and to do that all on one character makes the game silly. some people go pure mage so beside some side quest and the college quest line there isn't much beyond the main story that they feel related.

My does a Thief join the Mage College? why does an assassin want to be a thane of every hold?

 

[Fwee]

I've been playing Bethesda's games since Morrowind. And the only time I've ever played through the main story was Fallout 3. It's the only one I've actually taken the time to buckle down and beat the damn thing.
And I play these games a lot. On Oblivion alone I've played with at least 15 characters. And maybe three of them have actually got to the point where Oblivion Gates start appearing.
That shows how far into the storyline I go. I'd like to someday get all the way through, but I just have too much fun seeing what's around the next corner.

 

[Havzad]

30 hours so far, level 25, and i have so many quests i cant even remember which one is the main one, but 20 hours ago i vaguely remember walking up some steps on the way to a monastery.
my character being an orc thinks the petty brawls between weak and stupid rulers is barley worth his time and effort.
In my orc's mind there is more important things we should be worrying about like the dragons or events that can destroy life as a whole. will people remember ulfric or the legion or even the thalmor after 100 years? or will they remember the dragons, who, left unchecked could have destroyed everything and ended all life?

 

[GonzoGamer]

Guys, guys, you're missing the point.

I'm not saying it's wrong to finish main quest. I'm simply wondering why :
1. ...take on the main storyline, finish only it, without trying some subquests on the route.
2. ...stop playing Skyrim afterwards, leaving roughly 3/4 of map unexplored.

Some may have limits to their gaming time

I don't think that crpg gaming and Bethesda's games in particular were meant for such people. I'm not trying to insult anyone, but c'mon. Sandboxing games for someone who desn't have time ?

but also I'm hearing that many of the technical issues are showing up the larger the file size gets. Maybe they want to finish before the freezes/crashing sets in.

Possible, but rather far fetched, don't you think ?

Not at all. Why would it be.

They said the same thing about New Vegas and I as well as many others rushed to the ending when it started crashing every 15 mins. Mind you, this was after Bethesda patched it a few times....yet before the "big patch" that came out 6 months after launch.

Have you ever seen the crazy list of things people do in an attempt to get a Bethesda game to work properly? Rushing to the end is probably one of the least intrusive tactics.

 

[War Penguin]

Well, I guess I'm taking my sweet ass time, because I'm only nine hours in!

Shut up! College is busy work!

Oh, and I don't where I can say it, but I guess I'll say it here: It is so goddamn hard to get a dragon's attention. Seriously, I've seen these things overhead and they pay no attention to me. I've been shooting about fifty arrows at the damn things and I get nothing!