[PC/XB360/PS3] The Elder Scrolls V : Skyrim

[Wilkeh]

I'm still humming and arring. I really didn't enjoy Fallout 3 so I don't think I'll enjoy this.

 

[Cookie]

Re your first spoiler Damo, I did that quest, was good fun

 

[Munson]

You can completely avoid the spells and wizard s**t if you want

Okay now I'm listening. I don't have to slay dragons and stuff in order to build up the required level of mystic pixie dust that I need to buy a new sword that I need to slay a bigger dragon to get more pixie dust to buy a new sword that I need to slay a bigger dragon?

 

[Damo_Sport]

Yeah cookie its awesome with skeletons. Everyone should do that quests just cause its awesome

 

[Cookie]

Okay now I'm listening. I don't have to slay dragons and stuff in order to build up the required level of mystic pixie dust that I need to buy a new sword that I need to slay a bigger dragon to get more pixie dust to buy a new sword that I need to slay a bigger dragon?

Once you've done the intro quest, you can ignore the main story and never see another dragon as far as I'm aware

 

[Munson]

I'm still humming and arring. I really didn't enjoy Fallout 3 so I don't think I'll enjoy this.

I hear you bro. My exact thoughts. I want to want it but I think I might rage if it turns out to be rubbish. I got my fingers burned by CS when it convinced me Fallout 3 was good.

 

[Silent_Scone]

I see what you boys are saying but you all said the same about Fallout, and that made me laugh so hard I was still laughing when the uninstall completed.

I didn't really like Fallout.. so that clears up that

 

[Silent_Scone]

Once you've done the intro quest, you can ignore the main story and never see another dragon as far as I'm aware

After the intro 'quest' they appear randomly across the world

 

[Darren S]

Still can't decide if I would like this. Are there any guns in it, or is it literally all goblins and potions and shiz?

You probably wouldn't because of one thing....

Right near the start with the dragon attack, I saw one of the towns-folk calmly walking around while on fire. He'd caught a fair few licks of flame from the dragon, but carried on about his business as if all was ok. I really wish I'd FRAP'd it...

Some little things are bizarre, I find. Like getting caught for picking up a cabbage/apple/cheese, etc - yet being completely ignored when stealing the coin purse sat right next to the food.

Still a great game though.

D.

 

[Munson]

You probably wouldn't because of one thing....

Right near the start with the dragon attack, I saw one of the towns-folk calmly walking around while on fire. He'd caught a fair few licks of flame from the dragon, but carried on about his business as if all was ok. I really wish I'd FRAP'd it...

Exactly the same happened to me Fallout 3. In fact it was worse than that. I had a calm conversation with a person who was being burnt alive. Eventually the flames went out and the conversation continues as though nothing had happened. Things like this are a game ending show stopper for me. Thanks! you just saved me some money.

Arm ooot.

 

[Silent_Scone]

So an open world game has a few bugs so you'll save the experience for what?

Gay lord. lol

 

[Munson]

That's not really a bug though is it? It's a blatant code omission. If things can burn, then those things should be programmed to have a reaction.

I don't expect anyone else to care but that sort of thing just winds me up.

 

[Silent_Scone]

Fair enough, but the game has dragons and shrines that can heal aids...a few minor bugs can be laughed off lol

 

[Cookie]

The vast majority of the game is bug free, tbf

It's probably got a better car handling model than GT5 too, despite having no cars

 

[Munson]

How many of the carts are premium models?

 

[Cookie]

http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2011/11/14/user-interfarce-skyrims-silly-choices/

Funny rant about menus and interfaces

 

[Silent_Scone]

Do you reckon the menu is that bad though? It can be a bit frustrating when trying to find certain items, but the fav menu helps with that. Just people moaning for the sake of something to write about tbh

 

[Cookie]

I can see how it'd be properly poor if you were trying to use the mouse to navigate, it really isn't set up to be used with a mouse

 

[Munson]

http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2011/11/14/user-interfarce-skyrims-silly-choices/

Funny rant about menus and interfaces

Sounds awesome

 

[Silent_Scone]

meh it'll still win GOTY

 

[Cookie]

Sounds awesome

http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2011/11/10/skyrim-review-pc/

This one is betterererer

 

[Christopher]

I've explored loads of places now and picked up some pretty decent gear. Trouble is, because I've not been doing the main quests, I've barely levelled at all. lol. I'm only Lv7 now.

 

[Silent_Scone]

Think last time I jumped off I was level 9 or 10.. level 42 archer and 40 sneak though...Best part is I never intended on going that way when I started playing.. LOL

 

[Christopher]

Yeah, I'm focusing on sneak, archery, alchemy, speech and one-handed.

Doing quite nicely on the exploring side of things too. The world you have to explore is mental though. I walked to Wintergrasp yesterday and it took me 45 minutes.

 

[Silent_Scone]

Yeah, I'm focusing on sneak, archery, alchemy, speech and one-handed.

Doing quite nicely on the exploring side of things too. The world you have to explore is mental though. I walked to Wintergrasp yesterday and it took me 45 minutes.

Spoiler

Join the thieves guild if you can, there are like 30 quests for them alone, there is way too much content : (

 

[Christopher]

Yeah, I've just saved my game there so I'll be joining up next time I'm on.

 

[Munson]

http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2011/11/10/skyrim-review-pc/

This one is betterererer

Good read. It does sound very good, but SRS, man with cat head??

 

[Cookie]

Yeah, I'm focusing on sneak, archery, alchemy, speech and one-handed.

Doing quite nicely on the exploring side of things too. The world you have to explore is mental though. I walked to Wintergrasp yesterday and it took me 45 minutes.

Exact opposite to me

I just want to smash everything to f**king pieces

What I do like are the stolen from Fallout killing blow animations

I need a new one handed sword.. my current one appears to have run out of juice or something, it was taking 5 health (and giving it to me) on every hit I did on the enemy

 

[Munson]

Will this run at 60fps maxed out at 1920x1200 with a 4.4Ghz i7 2600k and two GTX580s?

 

[Cookie]

Will this run at 60fps maxed out at 1920x1200 with a 4.4Ghz i7 2600k and two GTX580s?

Just

 

[Munson]

Ah good. It's pretty taxing then? About time a new PC game woke up decent machines.

 

[Cookie]

Seems to be

There's a part of the game that stutters for me on medium settings (MASSIVE forest) with my Q6600 @ 3.6 and a GTX275 (admittedly not cutting edge, but I only play at 1080p)

 

[Munson]

It's just occurred to me that probs my most favourite game ever is Zelda Ocarina of Time, so I see no reason to be put off by all this dwarf and dragon malarkey.

Do want might get.

 

[Silent_Scone]

Roy, maxed out you'll get choppy framerates when looking over certain bits, it's nothing that ruins the game though

Your overclock won't account for much, games very GPU limited

 

[Munson]

Cheers. I guess I'll see for myself soon enough.

 

[Damo_Sport]

If anyone plays this on Xbox and wants a chat while we hack and slash add me Il be on from about 5:30pm onwards

Gamertag = StoneSour Ninja

Spoiler

If you want to easily level Smithing.. Just buy cheap Ingots and leather scraps from blacksmithers and make Daggers.. Cost 1 of each and takes about 5 daggers to 1 skill point .. i want dragon armour!!!!

 

[z8jay]

Apparently if you turn off Xbox controller support in the options you'll get a better frame rate. Gonna try later

 

[Silent_Scone]

Apparently if you turn off Xbox controller support in the options you'll get a better frame rate. Gonna try later

Random! Will give that a go

 

[Liquid yellow 182]

Such an awesome game, feels like I haven't done much but been on it pretty much all day! Not had one like this in a while

 

[iain187]

I've never used my xbox controller on PC before... presumabley the USB charger lead will make it work?