Why don't YOU have Skyrim?

[ExileNZ]

I don't really like the fantasy genre as it stands. There's so much one could do with the fantasy genre, but everyone seems content to just retread what Tolken did over and over again. You have all the same races, and the race dynamics never really change (elves hate dwarves, everyone hates elves because they're snobbish dicks, etc). It's like no one really has any new ideas.

Seriously, I'm just as sick of the fantasy genre as a lot of the people on the escapist as sick of the "modern warfare" genre. The stories change but somehow it's always the same thing with every game.

To be fair, there are no dwarves in Elder Scrolls.

Oh sure, there were, once upon a time, but Morrowind went to a lot of trouble to make sure you knew they were gone and I've never seen them in Oblivion, either.

Speaking of, I don't have Skyrim because I've only recently got a PC capable of running Oblivion, so by the time I get that far down my list of priorities (Portal 2 and Bioshock are much higher) Skyrim might almost be affordable.

 

[Astiahl]

Because I'm poor and got hooked by the free Diablo III + WoW beta access promotion before I remembered and went "SHIT! Skyrim's coming soon!" and wistfully stared at all the cool kids dual-wielding spells and whatnot. >.>

 

[General Twinkletoes]

Christmas.. soon

 

[Strazdas]

My computer cant properly run it. I do play it on friends computer (he has it).

 

[Don Reba]

So, why don't you have God-in-a-box, I mean, Skyrim yet?

I prefer shorter games that don't leave me feeling like I wasted my time.

 

[Seriphina]

rebooted my pc and the video card is misbehaving... I DO have it but I can only play it on minimal settings. Do not want! Getting a new pc as soon as Christmas is over YAY!

 

[Soxafloppin]

Because I have a MASSIVE backlog of games, I'm not letting myself buy any more until I play them all, Then after Sonic Generations, AC:R I may get Skyrim.

 

[MasterOfHisOwnDomain]

A few of my reasons:

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  I don't have an Xbox or a sufficiently powerful PC with me at the moment
  I'm not insanely hyped about it like some people-... I may get it, eventually, but I'm not in a "Oh my gosh I'm missing out if I don't get it right NOW" sort of thing. I mean, it's not even like it's multiplayer ...
  I don't have the money
  I don't have the time
  I would play other games if I had the time (Devil May Cry?)
  I would buy other things if I had the money

 

[O maestre]

insufficient funds

 

[thePyro_13]

Oblivion was horrible, and Skyrim is still expensive.

I'll probably get it when it becomes cheaper, as I did really enjoy fallout 3.

 

[DefiantWolf]

Because I refuse to pay 60 dollars for ANY game, no matter how full of awesome it is. The line needs to be drawn somewhere, and I've drawn mine.

 

[TheModWolf]

I just couldn't care less about the franchise. In the middle of exams, so once I'm done with them I have to start Arkham, UC3, Mario 3D, Skyward Sword. Once all those are done I'll probably try and 100% Barbie in Adventure Pony Land or something before even considering getting Skyrim. Do not see the appeal.

 

[Memoriae]

I have the money.
I have both a relevant console, and a PC capable of playing it on maximum.

Why don't I have it?

Because FUCK SKYRIM.

That's why.

Plus, I have about 6 other games on my desk, all waiting in line to be played. I'll be damned if some TES is going to jump the queue. And after my experiences in open world games, I just end up arsing around, ignoring the storyline, and seeing just how many attempts it takes to make a building implode with mines, and a sledgehammer (Oh hi Red Faction, didn't see you there)

 

[niege]

I've never liked The Elder Scrolls in any game and i am being hyped for ME3

 

[deadxero]

It's an offline, single player game that I can get in in 6 months for $20 at a second hand shop, and still enjoy just as much as I would today. Also, every publisher thinks it's a good idea to drop games in Nov. so most of them will get pushed out/forgotten in favor of games I'm more excited about.

 

[TheDarkestDerp]

Because I don't care...?

Seriously, I don't. Yeah it's a really neat graphical re-tread of Oblivion, but that's not enough to make me care...

 

[Naner]

Exams and more exams in the next few weeks. And I already spent a bit too much money this month with Assassin's Creed and, most importantly, Zelda. I'll probably check it out when I have the time, despite never playing an Elder Scrolls game before.

 

[bliebblob]

Way too much schoolwork on my hands right now so I thought I'd wait for the inevitable GOTY edition. It's the smart thing to do anyway.

 

[teh_Canape]

why should I?
sure I have it, but it's far from "god-in-a-box"
it's fun, but overrated as fuck

besides, I'm waiting for Serious Sam 3
until then, Quake and it's expansion packs will suffice

 

[Rastien]

Well i had a choice skyrim or dark souls, i sided with dark souls and so far im not regretting it one bit =)