Skyrim: Elder Scrolls 5 - Page 6

DarthParametric · 10-24-2011, 11:21 AM

How odd.

**mimartin** · 10-24-2011, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by DarthParametric

How odd.

Yeah, people running from a dragon does seem a bit odd to me too.

Hadn't seen it ChAiNz, thanks for posting.

Achilles · 10-24-2011, 03:19 PM

Please describe for me the demographic that makes purchasing decisions based on a live-action trailer.

**Prime** · 10-24-2011, 03:47 PM

Does that include the cinematics for TOR when you ask that?

**mimartin** · 10-24-2011, 04:05 PM

I can't describe the demographic, but I found one person that seems to like them.

Dragon Rage Abounds In Live-Action Skyrim Trailer

Not really sure the live action trailer is designed to introduce someone to Skyrim and then influence them to buy. It seems to me designed to push those that already looking at Skyrim to purchase it. Get a buzz for the word of mouth campaign too.

Achilles · 10-24-2011, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Prime

Does that include the cinematics for TOR when you ask that?

Don't know enough about TOR to say.

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Originally Posted by mimartin

I can't describe the demographic, but I found one person that seems to like them.

Dragon Rage Abounds In Live-Action Skyrim Trailer

Not really sure the live action trailer is designed to introduce someone to Skyrim and then influence them to buy. It seems to me designed to push those that already looking at Skyrim to purchase it. Get a buzz for the word of mouth campaign too.

I'm hoping this is a phase.

**jonathan7** · 10-24-2011, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Achilles

I'm hoping this is a phase.

For Mim or the developers?

@topic; the Graphics are looking really good for Skyrim, though not sure how well my current rig would handle it these days!

DarthParametric · 10-24-2011, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Prime

Does that include the cinematics for TOR when you ask that?

Since when did TOR have live-action trailers? ME3 is the only other upcoming game I can think of that has done that.

Dak Drexl · 10-24-2011, 11:39 PM

I guess he's talking about the CG trailers. I definitely think they fall into this realm since they look nothing like TOR's cartoony crap.

I like the live-action trailer here even though it's a pretty weird thing to have... but still, soo psyched for this game.

DarthParametric · 10-25-2011, 12:37 AM

CG is CG, not live action. The TOR trailers are a long way from photo-realistic. And as far as the "cartoony crap" goes, the in-game Malgus looks pretty damn good, the in-game Satele Shan and scarface trooper guy less so, but still recognisable. There's less disconnect between the two extremes. A live action trailer for a game is just weird. I felt the same way about the ME3 live action news report trailer.

**ChAiNz.2da** · 10-25-2011, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jonathan7

@topic; the Graphics are looking really good for Skyrim, though not sure how well my current rig would handle it these days!

Funny you should say that.

Skyrim system requirements announced

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Skyrim’s launch is less than three weeks away!! To help you prepare for the game’s release, here’s the recommended and minimum PC requirements.

Recommended PC Specs
Windows 7/Vista/XP PC (32 or 64 bit)
Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD CPU
4GB System RAM
6GB free HDD space
DirectX 9 compatible NVIDIA or AMD ATI video card with 1GB of RAM (Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 or higher; ATI Radeon 4890 or higher).
DirectX compatible sound card
Internet access for Steam activation

Minimum PC Specs
Windows 7/Vista/XP PC (32 or 64 bit)
Dual Core 2.0GHz or equivalent processor
2GB System RAM
7GB free HDD Space
Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 512 MB of RAM
Internet access for Steam activation

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IGN posted an update

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Hines gave some additional context for the hardware requirements in follow up posts. "The Min specs get you playing. The recommended specs let you play on High, not on Ultra. You'll want beefier rig for that."

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Minimum Hardware Requirements:
OS: Win XP/7/Vista (32 or 64 bit)
CPU: Dual Core
RAM: 2GB
GPU: DX9c video card w/ 512MB RAM
Internet Access for Steam activation

Recommended Hardware Requirements:
OS: Win XP/7
CPU: Quad-Core Intel/AMD CPU
RAM: 4GB
GPU: DX9 vid card w/ 1 GB. GTX 260/Radeon 4890 or higher
Internet Access for Steam activation

Achilles · 10-25-2011, 03:36 PM

Ooo. I have 6 cores and a GTX 560 w/ DX11. Here's hoping mine can push "Ultra".

**mimartin** · 10-25-2011, 03:41 PM

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Internet Access for Steam activation

this is just getting annoying...Sometimes when the internet is down is the only time I have to play games.

Expected, but annoying.

Red Hessian · 10-25-2011, 03:59 PM

Well, I learned to play Oblivion with occasional stuttering back in the day. Looks like I'm gonna do the same with Skyrim, unfortunately

DarthParametric · 10-25-2011, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Achilles

Ooo. I have 6 cores and a GTX 560 w/ DX11. Here's hoping mine can push "Ultra".

It's a console port with higher res textures (if you are lucky). Any halfway decent system from the last few years should be able to run it maxed out. The only limitation will be how poorly optimised their new engine is.

**ChAiNz.2da** · 10-26-2011, 10:57 AM

How to be a complete bastard in Skyrim

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And so, the tale of the Argonian warrior Toxic, foe to all that is friendly, erupted. I left the cave, set off into the forests with an echoing roar, fell down a waterfall and died. The water in this game looks terrific, by the way - multiple layers of froth and foam collapsing together like sheathes of lace-edged paper, spilling between planes of rock. Reborn and undeterred, I followed the path instead...

Amusing review/story similar to the last one I posted. No spoilers. tl;dr warning for those not in to words.

Part I
Part II
Part III

**Prime** · 10-26-2011, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Dak Drexl

I guess he's talking about the CG trailers. I definitely think they fall into this realm since they look nothing like TOR's cartoony crap.

Correct. I know they aren't live action, but the point is there not too far off in appearance, and look completely different than what the game looks like.

Salzella · 10-26-2011, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ChAiNz.2da

...I left the cave, set off into the forests with an echoing roar, fell down a waterfall and died.

LOL. I need to read this thing now

And then get this game. That I won't be able to afford for, like, 3 years.

GAH

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As genitals to wanton boys are we to the gaming gods - they play with us for their sport.

xD

**jonathan7** · 10-26-2011, 03:36 PM

Great read Chainz, this actually made me "LOL" -

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Not far down it I met a hunter and his dog. The man approached, raising his hand in greeting, so I set him on fire. The dog didn't take this too well, so I set him on fire too.

**ChAiNz.2da** · 10-28-2011, 02:06 PM

Skyrim's Prima Strategy Guide over 650 pages. o.O

Dak Drexl · 10-30-2011, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ChAiNz.2da

Skyrim's Prima Strategy Guide over 650 pages. o.O

I think I had the one for Oblivion at a time... I got it long after I finished the game just to see all the cool sidequests I was missing out on. But still, 650 pages

DarthParametric · 10-30-2011, 01:17 AM

640 pages of it are probably just pictures of dragons.

**ChAiNz.2da** · 10-30-2011, 06:09 AM

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640 pages of it are probably just pictures of dragons.

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According to Prima Games, the Skyrim strategy guide contains a large map poster inside labeled with important locations, major roads, and hold capitals. It also has multiple character builds based on hundreds of hours of playtesting revealing exactly what skills, perks, equipment, and other items to pick, and how to advance through the game, no matter the type of character you want to be.

In addition it shows where every rare item is ranging from Skill Books, Uniques, Weapons, every single Shout, Dragon Priest Masks, and much more!

Wait, there's more!...

http://www.gamezone.com/news/skyrim-...over-650-pages

Alkonium · 11-02-2011, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ChAiNz.2da

http://www.gamezone.com/news/skyrim-...over-650-pages

Even if I don't think about the money, it sounds like I'm better off not buying it. Weren't they trying to bring back the whole "wonder of discovery" feeling?

**ChAiNz.2da** · 11-02-2011, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Alkonium

Even if I don't think about the money, it sounds like I'm better off not buying it. Weren't they trying to bring back the whole "wonder of discovery" feeling?

Well.. it's Prima. It's what they do

But yeah, I won't be buying it.. but there is a market for it, so I'd suspect for those people, this will be the "holy grail" of guides for Skyrim.. hehe.

Me, I'm all for the (mis)adventures I'll most likely be having by being in the wrong place at just the wrong (right?) time..

Mr Roboto · 11-02-2011, 11:14 AM

Everything you could know about the game will probably be on a wiki in a few weeks anyway.

DarthParametric · 11-02-2011, 12:26 PM

I doubt you'll need to wait that long. Presumably the majority of the official guide's contents will find its way into various FAQs and walkthroughs around the interwebs the day it is released (or even beforehand, if it leaks).

**ChAiNz.2da** · 11-07-2011, 07:50 PM

Skyrim DLC Will Be Less Frequent, More Substantial

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You won’t have to pony up for horse armor again in Skyrim.

It might take you hundreds of hours to fully explore the massive world of upcoming role-playing game The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, but developer Bethesda plans to add even more....

...“We’re not going to be doing a lot of it. Our high-level thinking is that there’ll be not as many [pieces of DLC], but they’ll be bigger and more substantial,” he said. “The goal overall is not necessarily to put out more content, but to make the game better.”

Relieved to hear it.. but I know I'll wind up getting any and all DLC's they offer

oh... and only 4 days to go! [/squeal]

DarthParametric · 11-08-2011, 12:28 AM

Does this mean I will have to go on an epic 4 hour quest to get my Crab Armour?

Ztalker · 11-08-2011, 05:58 AM

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Does this mean I will have to go on an epic 4 hour quest to get my Crab Armour?

You can get that if you visit a Dark Elf hooker if I remember correctly...still could take 4 hours though

Pre-ordered it a few weeks ago. Together with The Old Republic, it'll be my medicine for the cold days.

**ChAiNz.2da** · 11-08-2011, 12:15 PM

YouTube Video

purdy.

Salzella · 11-08-2011, 02:13 PM

Taak Farst · 11-08-2011, 02:38 PM

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igyman · 11-08-2011, 02:44 PM

I don't want to be a party pooper, but the environments don't really look that impressive to me. There's very little diversity in terms of the colors they've chosen for their various environments - orange and brown seem to be the two dominant ones, with green coming in third. It's all very low-sat, as if they're going for something along the lines of photorealism, but the effort is undermined by low-poly asset models and it also wouldn't hurt to add a few more post-processing effects into the mix. I found the snowy environment the best looking one in that clip and even it could use some improvement.

On the other hand, the characters look pretty good.

Red Hessian · 11-08-2011, 03:38 PM

It somewhat reminds me of Gothic 3 in terms of graphics, and that's not necessarily a bad thing. I just hope the engine will be smoother and more optimized than Oblivion's.