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[Khezu]

The art direction has just improved so much over oblivion and even fallout, everything just looks so much more interesting.

 

[MaddenNFL64]

I am going to assassinate so many god damn people. Fucking can't wait. CAN'T WAIT.

 

[krameriffic]

Love it. I'm inspired to rewatch LOTR before 11-11-11.

Can't wait for this, my most anticipated game this gen.

It's actually making me want to play WoW again. Say what you want about the gameplay but some of the environments in Northrend were fucking incredible looking for such an old, easy to run engine.

 

[Mastperf]

So bethesda added some equipment and corpses around a room inhabited by a single mob and Skyrim becomes the master of conspiracy and fascination?

You're trying too hard...

 

[Solo]

And for those longing for the "H1-R3z t3xTUR3$"-mod, the games who benefited from those mods can be counted on one hand.

All of them are Bethesda games though, so...

 

[Evolved1]

Tell me this is console version! The last screen batches have been quite hideous tbh, Morrowind level. I hope PC gets something better ... seriously -_-

If you never speak again... no one will care.

 

[BlueTsunami]

The skybox looks like its going to invoke the same feelings I had from Red Dead Redemption but with the Nordic North.

 

[charsace]

The art direction has just improved so much over oblivion and even fallout, everything just looks so much more interesting.

The characters look closer to the oblivion concept art which is a good thing.

 

[Arkaerial]

Why stop at Morrowind level? It looks like an N64 game!

Well a fully modded Morrowind is pretty impressive. I know that isn't what he meant, but thought I would drop that little nugget in there.

 

[Blue Ninja]

Belgian website 9lives had an interview Matt Carofano, Skyrim's art director confirms there are no werewolves in the game. They may, however, be included in DLC.

Here's a translation (of the most important parts, I'm too tired to translate everything :lol):

Are you planning to release DLC for Skyrim?
Yes, definitely. We're definitely making some, we just haven't started yet. Right now we're focused on polishing the game, but it's something we're going to be working on hard in the near future.

Are you planning on adding werewolves in DLC?
Maybe, yes. We didn't include werewolves in the game, but it's definitely something we should consider. We did include vampires in the game. The more their vampirism progresses, the more townspeople will attack you and sunlight will damage you.

 

[Death Dealer]

So glad I'll be getting the PC version. The art direction looks great but its going to need some good high-rez texture mods.

I'll be thankful if all it needs are texture mods. Graphics are the least of my concerns.

 

[StevePharma]

Are you planning on adding werewolves in DLC?
Maybe, yes.

Mr. Breckon will see to that I believe

 

[It_Hurts]

new shots look great, still not sure if I should pick up the 360 or the PC version. I would prefer playing on the 360, played already Oblivion and F3 on console but i know the PC visual will be so much better.

 

[bigboss370]

Are you planning to release DLC for Skyrim?
Yes, definitely. We're definitely making some, we just haven't started yet. Right now we're focused on polishing the game, but it's something we're going to be working on hard in the near future.

love this answer, all devs should be like this.

 

[JoeBoy101]

You see, since they aren't really "Energy Bows", as I figured they should be, they are not in the game afterall. They're just summoned bows (or magic bows, if you so desire).

Not energy based bows at all.

Still, not bad. I might use them now!

Not just bows. At least, in Oblivion, there are summoned weapons and armor. I imagine they are being included in Skyrim as well.

 

[Woorloog]

That blue "energy" bow is a conjured bow. You know, Conjuration school spell.

Awesome pics, can't wait.

 

[LegendofJoe]

My Xbox died earlier in the summer, so I hope the Ps3 version runs as well as the 360 one.

 

[BarrenMind]

That blue "energy" bow is a conjured bow. You know, Conjuration school spell.

Love that pic. Makes me want to really get into Conjuration for the first time.

 

[fizzelopeguss]

Uggo? Umm, no. Huge leap over Oblivion, on the same generation of hardware! Get real man.

Oblivion was a royal cunting fuck up.

Thought this was a new engine?

 

[Woorloog]

Love that pic. Makes me want to really get into Conjuration for the first time.

There's a Conjuration perk that allows raising two zombies or two atronach (normally you're limited to one conjured creature).

 

[Lakitu]

Oh man... the Raise Zombie spell sounds so good. You can use it on any enemy you've killed and essentially become a Necromancer.

 

[Blue Ninja]

Thought this was a new engine?

It is, but there's still a bit of Gamebryo in there.

 

[ihasaflavour]

There's a Conjuration perk that allows raising two zombies or two atronach (normally you're limited to one conjured creature).

Whhhhhaaaaaattt?!!

Outside of heals, I've never really rolled a class outside of a DPS like mage (destruction spells). I think I should try something fresh like this. Looks way too hardcore.

 

[bengraven]

God, this looks atrocious. Welcome to 2001 developers. The previous screens of the high elves look so much better.

OH CHRIST, is this the [insert game system you love and I hate] version?

 

[Fine Ham Abounds]

Why stop at Morrowind level? It looks like an N64 game!

Thank god the N64 was a graphical beast!

My Xbox died earlier in the summer, so I hope the Ps3 version runs as well as the 360 one.

My experience with Bethesda up to now both performance and DLC wise has led me to always get the 360 versions. I hope I'm wrong this time for your sake, but I haven't been pleased with past versions. I love my 360, but honestly these games, a few JRPGs, and Red Dead are about the only things I play on it. I guess that's stupidly OT, sorry.

 

[ihasaflavour]

Thank god the N64 was a graphical beast!

I know right? Especially with that RAM expansion!

 

[BlueTsunami]

yep just like Morrowind -_-

'dat draw distance

The mod that completely removes the fog makes it a new game

It's amazing though, how far the tech has come to be able to see nearly across the damn game world while giving us beautiful vistas.

 

[cametall]

I do hope I can't catch some sort of Vampirism virus in this iteration -_-

Finding the cure was incredibly frustrating.

 

[roodiculous]

I'm looking forward to some naked barbarian and witch quests!

 

[Woorloog]

'dat draw distance

The mod that completely removes the fog makes it a new game

Graphics Extender? Is there any other mod that removes fog?
I don't mind the fog in Morrowind, it is part of it and at dawn some areas look really beatiful due the fog. And without the fog the game would become unplayable on my laptop. The game doesn't take advantage of the dual-core CPU nor the graphics card, leaving the perfomance about same as my really old (2002/2003?) computer (2.7GHZ AMD Duron, Radeon 9200, 512MB RAM).

I do hope I can't catch some sort of Vampirism virus in this iteration -_-

Finding the cure was incredibly frustrating.

You can become a vampire once again, (and most likely by fighting another) how about being aware of what affects you and drink a Cure Disease potion after fighting vampires?

 

[Woorloog]

EDIT dammit double post

 

[MrBelmontvedere]

with all that snow, wouldn't she be incredibly cold?

maybe it's just the time of day that makes it look snowy?

 

[Khezu]

I'm looking forward to some naked barbarian and witch quests!

This is skyrim, shit better be the main quest.

 

[Yo Gotti]

Looking really good.

Bethesda has done wonders with the art style.

 

[Patapwn]

ps3 version of skyrim?

 

[Phoenixazure]

with all that snow, wouldn't she be incredibly cold?

maybe it's just the time of day that makes it look snowy?

I'm just glad I can look at her without cringing

 

[roodiculous]

with all that snow, wouldn't she be incredibly cold?

maybe it's just the time of day that makes it look snowy?

She's too hot to be cold. Plus that necklace gives her 50% more warmth. (Note to self: get that necklace)

 

[Grinchy]

Damn this game is looking nice. I will probably wait until they patch it a couple times, but these screens look great.

 

[Nocebo]

She's too hot to be cold. Plus that necklace gives her 50% more warmth. (Note to self: get that necklace)

And give her a home made pearly one as a replacement eh? wink wink nudge nudge

 

[Lakitu]

Destructoid Preview

I took a different route back towards Whiterun Hold, and discovered the Honningren Meadery. I was greeted by a man named Sabjorn who told me a little bit about the meadery. While he was talking, I stole an apple pie from the table. He told me to knock it off and confiscated my pie, so I stole several bottles of mead and a honey nut treat. I then went over to his bookshelf and started reading a book about horses.

Oddly enough, when his life bar was depleted, instead of keeling over in a bloody pile, he simply crouched on the ground whimpering and covering his head with his hands.

Nice.

 

[Reuenthal]

Yes it is certainly that necklace that you got your eyes on and that got your attention there.

 

[MaddenNFL64]

And give her a home made pearly one as a replacement eh? wink wink nudge nudge

Haha ya. Then when that's done, i'll slice her throat open & steal all her clothes & jewelry.

bro fist!

anyone?

 

[Reuenthal]

Haha ya. Then when that's done, i'll slice her throat open & steal all her clothes & jewelry.

bro fist!

anyone?

Only if I have a wife. No reason for her to learn my infidelity.

 

[Derrick01]

Destructoid Preview



Nice.

That's what's supposed to happen with small crimes instead of sending every guard in the world after your head. Glad they got that fixed.

 

[Druz]

You're trying too hard...

Yes, it's me that's trying too hard... not some sensational preview writer that smells a fart and insists it's been crafted by divine hands.

 

[Animator]

looks better than sex.

You must be having some really really shitty sex.

 

[Uriah]

That's what's supposed to happen with small crimes instead of sending every guard in the world after your head. Glad they got that fixed.

STOP RIGHT THERE CRIMINAL SCUM

 

[Snuggles]

I don't need masturbatory previews to get me hyped for this game. My hype is already at a critical level. A new Elder Scrolls in under a month...goddamn.

 

[RebornYeti]

In the Destructoid Preview, he mentions that there is a "Weight Slider". I just wonder how fat or skinny we can actually make our characters.

 

[Fjordson]

Holy shit @ the new shots. Game looks better and better the more they show.

Wasn't there supposedly new footage getting out today? Or is it just screenshots?