If having generic NPCs means no more empty settlements im fine with that, and I remember reading that the generic NPCs will bring up missions and stuff in their conversations, like overhearing them adds the mission to your log.
If having generic NPCs means no more empty settlements im fine with that, and I remember reading that the generic NPCs will bring up missions and stuff in their conversations, like overhearing them adds the mission to your log.
NPC 1: Have you seen any dragons lately?
NPC 2: Dreadful creatures.
NPC 1: Goodbye.
NPC 2: Goodbye.
*QUEST ADDED : Kill a dragon*
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Why would you ever bother with a shield, then, if you could just go dual wield and parry everything?
Why would I ever bother playing a warrior character who hates magic SO MUCH that he won't ever use an enchanted item or scroll, and only permits healing and cure disease potions to pass his lips when he is literally about to die?
Why would I play a Spear-centric character in Morrowind knowing that there are almost no decent weapons on that line?
Why would I ever bother playing a Thief in Arena or Daggerfall, as thieving is damn near impossible and makes you super-squishy?
Why would I ever do anything other than the thing that gives me the most plusses in anything?
Because it's a goddamn SINGLE PLAYER GAME, and a ROLEPLAYING one on top of that. I don't NEED to min-max, and I don't always WANT to.
We do not need to have everything perfectly balanced. If people complain and go "OH NOES WHY WOULD I EVER USE A SHIELD" then screw them, let them min-max all they want. I will be too busy having fun to hear them.
Who wants to name their child "Dragonborn/Dovahkiin"?
Bethesda Rewarding Parents That Name Children "Dragonborn"
Bethesda doesn't want Dragonborn to exist only in the Elder Scrolls games.
Bethesda is holding an intriguing contest for parents planning to have a child by the end of 2011. If the birth of that child coincides with the release of Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, and the child is named after the game's main character, Bethesda will provide the parents with a special reward.
Bethesda's Pete Hines says that now is the time to conceive if you want a chance at winning. The "unknown" reward will only go to parents of a child born on November 11, 2011 that is given the name "Dovahkiin."
"Dovahkiin" means "Dragonborn" in Skyrim's dragon alphabet, a language designed just for the game. Players of Skyrim take on the role of a Dragonborn, who can use the powers of the dragons against the massive beasts. In the real world, it might not be as cool a title.
It's sort of a joke and an unofficial contest, at least compared to the one run by Acclaim for Turok: Evolution in 2002 where it offered $10,000 to parents that named their child Turok. A disclaimer reads: "Any reward for completing this quest will not ultimately justify the potential teasing your child could - and probably will - endure over its lifespan. Bethesda Softworks is not responsible for your parenting."
Bethesda's reward is a mystery, the name in this case is a lot stranger, and the child has to be born on a specific date, so it'll probably be tough for parents to go along with the contest. When it comes to Elder Scrolls fans, you just never know.
Many believe violent video games are unhealthy for kids. Last month, Sony proved it: a decapitated goat was the centerpiece of a party the company threw in Greece to promote the PlayStation 2 title God of War II.
The theatrical dramatization, which according to reports, also featured topless women feeding grapes to partygoers, was supposed to be in keeping with the video game's Greek mythology theme. But according to media reports from Europe, animal rights groups were outraged and video game critics said the scene was symbolic of the industry's blood lust.
Sony issued a press release apologizing and also denied some reports that party guests were invited to dine on offal removed from the goat's stomach.
Damn, Sony was in a [strike]totally fuckin' metal[/strike] weird place back then.
Edit: What I want to know is how they approached offering people goat innards to eat. Because it was confirmed later on that yes, they did make that offer.
Was it done in a polite, civilized manner. Such as going up to them, and saying "Dear sir, would you like some goat guts? We have plenty available!".
Or was it done Ka-Li-Ma style, with a guy in a toga raising a handful of offal triumphantly into the air, and bellowing out to nearby passer-bye's "COME! FEAST OF IT'S INNARDS, SO THAT YOU MIGHT PARTAKE OF IT'S STRENGTH!".
The mental image from that whole affair is just ludicrous to me.
Well, I don't see anywhere in that statement that says it has to be the kid's first name. A middle name would probably be significantly less awkward for the child, and might still fulfill the requirements.
Well, I don't see anywhere in that statement that says it has to be the kid's first name. A middle name would probably be significantly less awkward for the child, and might still fulfill the requirements.
It's still a company trying to get people to name their kid after a character in a game through rewards. At that point, whether it's their first name or second is rather superfluous. It's still batshit either way.
Going make any game release date delays really awkward, though.
Well, I don't see anywhere in that statement that says it has to be the kid's first name. A middle name would probably be significantly less awkward for the child, and might still fulfill the requirements.
It's still a company trying to get people to name their kid after a character in a game through rewards. At that point, whether it's their first name or second is rather superfluous. It's still batshit either way.
Going make any game release date delays really awkward, though.
Well the article does say:
A disclaimer reads: "Any reward for completing this quest will not ultimately justify the potential teasing your child could - and probably will - endure over its lifespan. Bethesda Softworks is not responsible for your parenting."
I still think its a silly thing to encourage people to do because people are stupid and I'm sure someone will do it.
Who wants to name their child "Dragonborn/Dovahkiin"?
Bethesda Rewarding Parents That Name Children "Dragonborn"
Bethesda doesn't want Dragonborn to exist only in the Elder Scrolls games.
Bethesda is holding an intriguing contest for parents planning to have a child by the end of 2011. If the birth of that child coincides with the release of Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, and the child is named after the game's main character, Bethesda will provide the parents with a special reward.
Bethesda's Pete Hines says that now is the time to conceive if you want a chance at winning. The "unknown" reward will only go to parents of a child born on November 11, 2011 that is given the name "Dovahkiin."
"Dovahkiin" means "Dragonborn" in Skyrim's dragon alphabet, a language designed just for the game. Players of Skyrim take on the role of a Dragonborn, who can use the powers of the dragons against the massive beasts. In the real world, it might not be as cool a title.
It's sort of a joke and an unofficial contest, at least compared to the one run by Acclaim for Turok: Evolution in 2002 where it offered $10,000 to parents that named their child Turok. A disclaimer reads: "Any reward for completing this quest will not ultimately justify the potential teasing your child could - and probably will - endure over its lifespan. Bethesda Softworks is not responsible for your parenting."
Bethesda's reward is a mystery, the name in this case is a lot stranger, and the child has to be born on a specific date, so it'll probably be tough for parents to go along with the contest. When it comes to Elder Scrolls fans, you just never know.
Well, I don't see anywhere in that statement that says it has to be the kid's first name. A middle name would probably be significantly less awkward for the child, and might still fulfill the requirements.
Actually someone asked Granstaff and he said that only the first name counts.
Well, I don't see anywhere in that statement that says it has to be the kid's first name. A middle name would probably be significantly less awkward for the child, and might still fulfill the requirements.
Actually someone asked Granstaff and he said that only the first name counts.
Here in Sweden you get your first name change for free. I don't know how it works in the US but wouldn't that be an easy way to grab the cash and then change that kid's name?
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NPC 1: Have you seen any dragons lately?
NPC 2: Dreadful creatures.
NPC 1: Goodbye.
NPC 2: Goodbye.
Tofu wrote: Here be Littleboots, destroyer of threads and master of drunkposting.
They could rap their lines...
I also miss the male dunmer voices from Morrowind, they suited their race much better than the way they sounded in Oblivion.
NPC 1: Have you seen any dragons lately?
NPC 2: Dreadful creatures.
NPC 1: Goodbye.
NPC 2: Goodbye.
*QUEST ADDED : Kill a dragon*
Tofu wrote: Here be Littleboots, destroyer of threads and master of drunkposting.
Why would I ever bother playing a warrior character who hates magic SO MUCH that he won't ever use an enchanted item or scroll, and only permits healing and cure disease potions to pass his lips when he is literally about to die?
Why would I play a Spear-centric character in Morrowind knowing that there are almost no decent weapons on that line?
Why would I ever bother playing a Thief in Arena or Daggerfall, as thieving is damn near impossible and makes you super-squishy?
Why would I ever do anything other than the thing that gives me the most plusses in anything?
Because it's a goddamn SINGLE PLAYER GAME, and a ROLEPLAYING one on top of that. I don't NEED to min-max, and I don't always WANT to.
We do not need to have everything perfectly balanced. If people complain and go "OH NOES WHY WOULD I EVER USE A SHIELD" then screw them, let them min-max all they want. I will be too busy having fun to hear them.
Excellent!
That will give me a reprieve from playing "Frank The Kleptomaniac Serial Killer," as I usually do when presented with an open world.
I wonder whether non-murderous-bandit npcs will be found wandering around outside city walls this time.
A rogue mage with fireballs.
Maybe a rogue mage with fireballs and a large stock of crops.. on hand.
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Sony is way ahead of you.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-10784_3-9714156-7.html
Damn, Sony was in a [strike]totally fuckin' metal[/strike] weird place back then.
Edit: What I want to know is how they approached offering people goat innards to eat. Because it was confirmed later on that yes, they did make that offer.
Was it done in a polite, civilized manner. Such as going up to them, and saying "Dear sir, would you like some goat guts? We have plenty available!".
Or was it done Ka-Li-Ma style, with a guy in a toga raising a handful of offal triumphantly into the air, and bellowing out to nearby passer-bye's "COME! FEAST OF IT'S INNARDS, SO THAT YOU MIGHT PARTAKE OF IT'S STRENGTH!".
The mental image from that whole affair is just ludicrous to me.
Dovahkiin is a pretty metal name though.
I never asked for this!
It's still a company trying to get people to name their kid after a character in a game through rewards. At that point, whether it's their first name or second is rather superfluous. It's still batshit either way.
Going make any game release date delays really awkward, though.
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Well the article does say:
I still think its a silly thing to encourage people to do because people are stupid and I'm sure someone will do it.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=We1Kkvh6b74
I love that theme, and his cover is pretty great.
Dovahkiin Bhaalspawn Finkelsteen.
Certainly has a ring to it.
"Bethesda encourages gamers to screw for loot."
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Actually someone asked Granstaff and he said that only the first name counts.
Here in Sweden you get your first name change for free. I don't know how it works in the US but wouldn't that be an easy way to grab the cash and then change that kid's name?
That made me all tingly
That was pretty amazing
That reference will last for all eternity.
Edit: Just to confirm that I realize the reward is not horse armour, just talking about the concept.
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