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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - November 11th, 2011 - [Update: New Engine]
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GarthVaderUK
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Friday is the usual new release day here in the UK, clearly Bethesda were thinking of us with that release date 
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
What other games are on gamebyro?
Thankfully I got to play Oblivion on my bro's PC, the face problem is easily remedied by mods. Plus, you can get those lovely nude patches.
I was on the fence about buying a gaming PC this upcoming year, but a new ES basically forces me to do it. After playing both games on PC and on console, the difference is staggering. Especially as we get farther away from the release of the games, and the console versions become increasingly dated. My only problem is that it's hard to resist those console commands, I can only last about 5 minutes in Morrowind before I pump up my athletics stat (and crank acrobatics to 500 so I can jump across the map).
I was on the fence about buying a gaming PC this upcoming year, but a new ES basically forces me to do it. After playing both games on PC and on console, the difference is staggering. Especially as we get farther away from the release of the games, and the console versions become increasingly dated. My only problem is that it's hard to resist those console commands, I can only last about 5 minutes in Morrowind before I pump up my athletics stat (and crank acrobatics to 500 so I can jump across the map).
Blue Ninja
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Just realized it's released on Armistice Day... Stores here will all be closed.
Oh well, release is still far off, anything can happen. Even if it does ship on time, stores usually sell the game one or two days in advance.
Oh well, release is still far off, anything can happen. Even if it does ship on time, stores usually sell the game one or two days in advance.
anonnumber6
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Ledsen said:
The stiff animation is like a running meme for Bethesda games. It wouldn't be right if Skyrim didn't have it :lol
GarthVaderUK
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Blackace said:
Here be a map:
http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20091105224341/elderscrolls/images/2/2c/Nirn_Map.jpg
Exactly my feelings. ID Tech 5 just isn't suited for an Elder Scrolls, but if Skyrim looked as good as Far Cry 2 or Just Cause 2, that would be awesome.eso76 said:
As far as all the bugs talk, Bethesda makes big open world games that are pretty complicated. They are bound to have bugs.
Lagspike_exe
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Durante said:
That's true, but the nastiest bugs in Bethesda's games come from the quests, and those aren't really that hard to fix. What they need to do is hire more QA staff and allocate more time for bug fixing.
I <3 Memes
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Madman said:
Making games where your character can jump over ankle high walls is complicated stuff that every open world game struggles with. Also, PS2 era lighting. Name another open world game with a worse lighting model.
maniac-kun
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Skyrim is the northernmost province of Tamriel, and is a cold and mountainous region. Although it is one of Tamriel's less hospitable provinces, it has been home to both elven and human civilization since time immemorial. It is currently inhabited by the human race of Nords. The Aldmer and Falmer occupied Skyrim until the late Merethic, when the final wave of Nordic immigration, led by Ysgramor, finally drove out the mer.
History
Skyrim is a rugged, ravaged place, the site of many past battles. The Nords believe that they were created here, on the mountain known as High Hrothgar. Settlers from Atmora made landfall here many times before claiming the region as their own. These spaced-out migrations often resulted in clashes with the Aldmer. "Out of this time also rose one of the most legendary of all Tamrielic figures, Ysgramor, from whom all Nordic kings are descended." [1] His clan expanded their territory, and it continued to expand and contract by winning and losing territories in Morrowind and High Rock. After quarrels from the rivalries of the Ysgramor clan however, Skyrim weakened and separated into multiple states during the War of Succession. Thenceforth it would only be united for brief periods. Skyrim engaged in multiple clashes with High Rock over its western Reach, a civil war involving The Wolf Queen of Solitude, an invasion of Cuhlecain's Cyrodiil, and wars with Hammerfell and High Rock during the Imperial Simulacrum.
Architecture
Skyrim's architecture is reflected in Bruma, situated in northern Cyrodiil. The buildings in Bruma are built partly underground to conserve heat, and are made with stones, with wood used only for support, and roofs of straw above the wood. These houses are essential to keep in heat in the freezing climate.
Politics
Redguards and Bretons are still giving resistance today, as The War of the Bend'r-mahk expanded Skyrim far into Hammerfell and High Rock. Resistance is mostly encountered in the cities of Jehenna and Elinhir, and of course, along the border to those provinces.
Economy
Skyrim is a powerful province, and thus has some wealthy areas. For example, "Solitude, always one of the richest and most influential counties in Skyrim, has grown ever more powerful, controlling much of the northern coastline following King Thian's alliance by marriage with Macalla, the Queen of Dawnstar. It has sought to expand its influence further by annexing several former Imperial fiefs, such as the island of Roscrea, ruled directly by the Emperor since Uriel V conquered it in the 271st year."[1] There are also influences from Morrowind, such as in the city of Winterhold, Solitude's rival, since refugees from Morrowind escape there, bringing new ideas, cultures, and stimulating the economy. However, Hrothgar and Whiterun, once places with powerful economies, have been crippled by floods, droughts, and fires, along with attacks from frost trolls and bandits. The area is now under the control of Jsashe, the leader of the local witches coven, and a self-proclaimed priestess of Lorkhan, although the area is still struggling.
Notable Places
Dawnstar
A city in the north of Skyrim.
Falkreath
A city in Southern Skyrim.
High Hrothgar
The famed mountain known as Snow-Throat, where the Greybeards live and Shor created man.
Markarth Side
A city in Western Skyrim.
Rifton
A city in Southeastern Skyrim.
Solitude
One of the most influential and wealthy counties in Skyrim, rival of Winterhold.
It is located in Northwestern Skyrim.
Whiterun
A city in Eastern Skyrim.
Windhelm
A city in Northeastern Skyrim.
Winterhold
A wealthy and influential county in Skyrim. It is heavily affected by Dunmer ways and ideas, being close to the border. It contains the Ysmir Collective, and the well known College of Winterhold. It is located in Northeastern Skyrim.
Morrowind influenced city confirmed
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http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Lore:Pocket_Guide_to_the_Empire,_3rd_Edition/Skyrim
History
Skyrim is a rugged, ravaged place, the site of many past battles. The Nords believe that they were created here, on the mountain known as High Hrothgar. Settlers from Atmora made landfall here many times before claiming the region as their own. These spaced-out migrations often resulted in clashes with the Aldmer. "Out of this time also rose one of the most legendary of all Tamrielic figures, Ysgramor, from whom all Nordic kings are descended." [1] His clan expanded their territory, and it continued to expand and contract by winning and losing territories in Morrowind and High Rock. After quarrels from the rivalries of the Ysgramor clan however, Skyrim weakened and separated into multiple states during the War of Succession. Thenceforth it would only be united for brief periods. Skyrim engaged in multiple clashes with High Rock over its western Reach, a civil war involving The Wolf Queen of Solitude, an invasion of Cuhlecain's Cyrodiil, and wars with Hammerfell and High Rock during the Imperial Simulacrum.
Architecture
Skyrim's architecture is reflected in Bruma, situated in northern Cyrodiil. The buildings in Bruma are built partly underground to conserve heat, and are made with stones, with wood used only for support, and roofs of straw above the wood. These houses are essential to keep in heat in the freezing climate.
Politics
Redguards and Bretons are still giving resistance today, as The War of the Bend'r-mahk expanded Skyrim far into Hammerfell and High Rock. Resistance is mostly encountered in the cities of Jehenna and Elinhir, and of course, along the border to those provinces.
Economy
Skyrim is a powerful province, and thus has some wealthy areas. For example, "Solitude, always one of the richest and most influential counties in Skyrim, has grown ever more powerful, controlling much of the northern coastline following King Thian's alliance by marriage with Macalla, the Queen of Dawnstar. It has sought to expand its influence further by annexing several former Imperial fiefs, such as the island of Roscrea, ruled directly by the Emperor since Uriel V conquered it in the 271st year."[1] There are also influences from Morrowind, such as in the city of Winterhold, Solitude's rival, since refugees from Morrowind escape there, bringing new ideas, cultures, and stimulating the economy. However, Hrothgar and Whiterun, once places with powerful economies, have been crippled by floods, droughts, and fires, along with attacks from frost trolls and bandits. The area is now under the control of Jsashe, the leader of the local witches coven, and a self-proclaimed priestess of Lorkhan, although the area is still struggling.
Notable Places
Dawnstar
A city in the north of Skyrim.
Falkreath
A city in Southern Skyrim.
High Hrothgar
The famed mountain known as Snow-Throat, where the Greybeards live and Shor created man.
Markarth Side
A city in Western Skyrim.
Rifton
A city in Southeastern Skyrim.
Solitude
One of the most influential and wealthy counties in Skyrim, rival of Winterhold.
It is located in Northwestern Skyrim.
Whiterun
A city in Eastern Skyrim.
Windhelm
A city in Northeastern Skyrim.
Winterhold
A wealthy and influential county in Skyrim. It is heavily affected by Dunmer ways and ideas, being close to the border. It contains the Ysmir Collective, and the well known College of Winterhold. It is located in Northeastern Skyrim.
Morrowind influenced city confirmed
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http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Lore:Pocket_Guide_to_the_Empire,_3rd_Edition/Skyrim
Sickboy007
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it's time to speculate!
this in the trailer:
Nordic religion:
Dragons:
Akavir's banner:
TESV logo:
Fate of the Nerevarine
this in the trailer:
Nordic religion:
Dragons:
Akavir's banner:
TESV logo:
Fate of the Nerevarine
Rapping Granny
Banned
Less shitty ass gameplay- Copy Demon Souls
Use ID5 Engine or anything else than the one you have now.
Then I'll touch this franchise.
Use ID5 Engine or anything else than the one you have now.
Then I'll touch this franchise.
nickbreckon
Bethesda Community Manager
I can now confirm that the engine used in TES V is brand new. That said, may I humbly suggest a thread title change to "It's A New Engine, Stop Asking"?
Rapping Granny
Banned
Ratsofatsorat said:
Oh fucking A, now tell me you got a new combat system and you just sold me a copy.
nickbreckon
Bethesda Community Manager
Snuggler said:
The avatar knows all.
For the record, I'm Nick Breckon, community manager at Bethesda. We've got it up on the Bethblog twitter feed as well. http://www.twitter.com/bethblog
FleckSplat
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Ratsofatsorat said:
That's so wizard! Thanks!
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