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[Skyrim]: Its actually Oblivion 2, in fact, its probably just Fallout with swords.

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  • ArthilArthil Registered User regular
    Grove wrote:
    Corehealer wrote:
    Zilla360 wrote:
    Stream of Skyrim here, Russian guy playing it:
    http://www.own3d.tv/Yo_Green

    Omg this is great ty!

    I can't believe how excited I am for this game...rivals the MGS series when it was at it's peak.

    According to the chat it's not a legit copy of the game... not sure if I don't feel dirty watching it now =/.

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  • Macro9Macro9 Registered User regular
    edited November 2011
    Echo wrote:
    Any word on how moddable Skyrim will be?

    I think all they'd have to do is patch their Construction set.

    People are probably already working on mods.

    So I'd say it would be just as moddable as Morrowind and Oblivion.

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  • GnomeTankGnomeTank What the what? Portland, OregonRegistered User regular
    edited November 2011
    Arthil wrote:
    GnomeTank wrote:
    Macro9 wrote:
    Robes wrote:
    Anyone found a cheap place to Digital Download this? I'm 90% sure this game will be available for pre-load, so i'm looking for a site that does pre-loads. So far i've found D2D for $55

    Wouldn't you just get a code for it from Direct2Drive given that it's a Steamworks title?

    They'll probably have the installer downloadable as well, as if you had bought the DVD version. Though why you wouldn't just enter the code in steam and go that route, I don't know.

    There is no installer, you will have to run the game through Steam.

    Unless I'm mistaken on how Steamworks games work.

    I think you misunderstood what I said. Yes you still need Steam, but when you buy the game on a disc, the game data is there. You run an installer when you put the disc in, which installs Steam, and I would imagine pre-loads the game in to Steam, but it doesn't require you to then DL the entire game.

    I would imagine D2D will give you both the code, and the option to download the game blob directly from them, as if you had the disc in hand. In the end, you are still DL'ing it, but if you get better straight HTTP/FTP DL's from a service like D2D than you do form Steam, then this may be a DL option for you.

    This is how other Steamworks games that come on a disc work.

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  • MechMantisMechMantis Registered User regular
    Also, if the engine's anything like Oblivion's, Fallout 3's, and New Vegas', modders have a three game head start on learning all the particulars.

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  • Medium DaveMedium Dave Registered User regular
    Zombie Elk. Coooooooool.

  • ukiyo eukiyo e Registered User regular
    Fucking leaked copy. I am going to have to turn off the internet until next friday if I want to avoid spoilers.

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  • CorehealerCorehealer The Apothecary The softer edge of the universe.Registered User regular
    That probably not so legit stream just went down but I saw enough to know I'm fucking glad I pre-ordered this game. Also, Zombie Elk.

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  • Skull2185Skull2185 Registered User regular
    Yeah

    BOOOOO leaked copy! Nobody wants to see that shit before hand, I like to discover things in a Bethesda game first hand...

    If any of you guys want to spoil it for yourselves, please use spoiler tags.

    Everyone has a price. Throw enough gold around and someone will risk disintegration.
  • Macro9Macro9 Registered User regular
    edited November 2011
    Corehealer wrote:
    That probably not so legit stream just went down but I saw enough to know I'm fucking glad I pre-ordered this game. Also, Zombie Elk.

    I was just looking on Hines twitter and the same link popped up on there. Guess they dealt with it.

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  • ArthilArthil Registered User regular
    So some highlights from that stream of the non-spoilery variety:

    As Dave said, Zombie Elk. Apparently the raise zomble spell works on any kind of corpse.

    They fought and killed a Dragon, not sure what difficulty it's set on, may be cause it was the first one you fight.

    I REALLY like the NPC interactions, not sure if it's just because they were (I think) on the main quest, but they spoke to each other about what just happened. When the person used a shout in front of a guard, the guard spoke in awe about it.

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  • GnomeTankGnomeTank What the what? Portland, OregonRegistered User regular
    I dunno, I don't worry much about spoilers in Bethesda RPG's. The stories are never that strong. I mean, I've beaten Oblivion three times and I can barely tell you what the story was. Dragon gem, fires, hell gates, oh big dragon, okay I win.

    Now, if it was Mass Effect 3, I would be turning the internet off for a week :P

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  • Zilla360Zilla360 21st Century. |She/Her| Trans* Woman In Aviators Firing A Bazooka. ⚛️Registered User regular
    Zombie Elk. Coooooooool.
    Aww, he just finished
    killing the first dragon
    and the stream died.
    I'm going to make zombies out of everything. :)

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  • Zilla360Zilla360 21st Century. |She/Her| Trans* Woman In Aviators Firing A Bazooka. ⚛️Registered User regular
    Zilla360 wrote:
    skyrim got leaked on 360 about 4 hours ago heres to hoping there are some streams going on
    I found some more leaked footage from a stream (55mins worth), but it got taken down. I managed to grab it in time though, so I've mirrored it here:

    http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?kmp29srw3vsr33a
    http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?u3n4m2vu5aq461n


    It's a 2-part zip, so you'll need both files to extract the .flv file. New footage after the intro part at 30mins in.
    Also the player in this is a complete asshole, they manage to kill almost everyone in Riverwood.
    Reposting this again if anyone missed it.

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  • BasilBasil Registered User regular
    Oblivion was actually a touching tragic romance between the protagonist and that guy.

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  • Maz-Maz- 飛べ Registered User regular
    edited November 2011
    Arthil wrote:

    I REALLY like the NPC interactions, not sure if it's just because they were (I think) on the main quest, but they spoke to each other about what just happened. When the person used a shout in front of a guard, the guard spoke in awe about it.

    NPC #1: What's going on with you?

    NPC #2: I ran into a dragon the other day. Annoying creatures.

    NPC #1: Goodbye.

    NPC #2: Goodbye.

    Maz- on
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  • GoodKingJayIIIGoodKingJayIII They wanna get my gold on the ceilingRegistered User regular
    Here's a question: do physical copies of Steamworks games also have a disc check, or is the Steam DRM all? Because I hate putting things in my drive.

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  • daveNYCdaveNYC Why universe hate Waspinator? Registered User regular
    Sweet robot Jesus, this thing should get game of the year just for having a Raise Zombie spell (that works on actual corpses).

    Shut up, Mr. Burton! You were not brought upon this world to get it!
  • ArthilArthil Registered User regular
    Zilla360 wrote:
    Zombie Elk. Coooooooool.
    Aww, he just finished
    killing the first dragon
    and the stream died.
    I'm going to make zombies out of everything. :)

    Actually I think the stream got shut down by Bethesda.

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  • Steel AngelSteel Angel Registered User regular
    Here's a question: do physical copies of Steamworks games also have a disc check, or is the Steam DRM all? Because I hate putting things in my drive.

    No disc check, all steam.

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  • Renegade WolfRenegade Wolf Registered User regular
    Well from the segment of the stream I allowed myself to watch I have to say I'm pleased by the number of NPCs around the towns, the city seemed like a bustling community with alot of people living there.

  • ScosglenScosglen Registered User regular
    Does anyone know if preordering from D2D will get you a steam code before release to make it possible to preload?

  • Dronus86Dronus86 Now with cheese!Registered User regular
    Guys, I'm really excited. I really want this game now.

    It comes out on my birthday, yaaay
    But it's also the day that friends are coming in to town so I can't spend ALL DAY playing it (booo)

    I have been curious, and I've poked around but just to be sure: There's no type of multiplayer, right?

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  • DragkoniasDragkonias That Guy Who Does Stuff You Know, There. Registered User regular
    edited November 2011
    No. They've never even talked about adding it.

    Someone did ask about co-op a while ago but they said no to that.

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  • GreenleafGreenleaf Registered User regular
    I hope they improve the rewards for breaking into houses and shops. It's fun to steal stuff but not cheap bottles of wine and paint brushes.

  • mr_michmr_mich Mmmmagic. MDRegistered User regular
    I've read through a bunch of this now; what's the cheapest preorder people are going with on PC? $48 from Newegg?

  • BasilBasil Registered User regular
    edited November 2011
    Well from the segment of the stream I allowed myself to watch I have to say I'm pleased by the number of NPCs around the towns, the city seemed like a bustling community with alot of people living there.

    It won't be after I'm through.

    The reign of Emperor Basilicus Laudanum will be marked by a curiously large Guard to Civilian ratio.

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  • ukiyo eukiyo e Registered User regular
    Greenleaf wrote:
    I hope they improve the rewards for breaking into houses and shops. It's fun to steal stuff but not cheap bottles of wine and paint brushes.

    I hope that the mages guild is still as forgiving about their new recruits stealing everything that is isn't locked under plate glass.

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  • GreenleafGreenleaf Registered User regular
    ukiyo e wrote:
    Greenleaf wrote:
    I hope they improve the rewards for breaking into houses and shops. It's fun to steal stuff but not cheap bottles of wine and paint brushes.

    I hope that the mages guild is still as forgiving about their new recruits stealing everything that is isn't locked under plate glass.

    The mage guild was a little more generous than the Fighter's Guild.
    Pick a lock on a glass case in the Fighters Guild for REPLICA items.

  • Maz-Maz- 飛べ Registered User regular
    ukiyo e wrote:

    I hope that the mages guild is still as forgiving about their new recruits stealing everything that is isn't locked under plate glass.

    I think it was mentioned somewhere that you can't just take everything that isn't bolted down in a guild's headquarters anymore.

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  • ukiyo eukiyo e Registered User regular
    Maz- wrote:
    ukiyo e wrote:

    I hope that the mages guild is still as forgiving about their new recruits stealing everything that is isn't locked under plate glass.

    I think it was mentioned somewhere that you can't just take everything that isn't bolted down in a guild's headquarters anymore.

    I guess I'll just have to earn money the honest way by killing travelers outside of the first city, then.

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  • ArthilArthil Registered User regular
    Dronus86 wrote:
    Guys, I'm really excited. I really want this game now.

    It comes out on my birthday, yaaay
    But it's also the day that friends are coming in to town so I can't spend ALL DAY playing it (booo)

    I have been curious, and I've poked around but just to be sure: There's no type of multiplayer, right?

    *Jumps up and down gleefully*

    Wait what? Sorry. It comes out four days before my own birthday, so....

    BIRFDAY PRESENT YAY!

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  • Renegade WolfRenegade Wolf Registered User regular
    It comes out a day before my birthday.

  • GoodKingJayIIIGoodKingJayIII They wanna get my gold on the ceilingRegistered User regular
    Here's a question: do physical copies of Steamworks games also have a disc check, or is the Steam DRM all? Because I hate putting things in my drive.

    No disc check, all steam.

    Yessssssss!

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  • HewnHewn Registered User regular
    mr_mich wrote:
    I've read through a bunch of this now; what's the cheapest preorder people are going with on PC? $48 from Newegg?

    I believe they've ran that deal twice over a couple weekends. It may not be available any longer.

    The cheapest PC deal I know of is Direct2Drive, at $54. If you want a box, and you don't want to drive to a store, Amazon offers release day delivery for $1. Free if you're a Prime member.

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  • ArthilArthil Registered User regular
    I'd just like to voice my polite(FUCKFUCKINGFUCKFUCKYOU) opinion on the matter of selling PC games at $60.

    I do not care for it.

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  • JepheryJephery Registered User regular
    Arthil wrote:
    I'd just like to voice my polite(FUCKFUCKINGFUCKFUCKYOU) opinion on the matter of selling PC games at $60.

    I do not care for it.

    Well, you can always wait for price drops, but patience is pain.

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  • mr_michmr_mich Mmmmagic. MDRegistered User regular
    I have a few friends who said that about BF3, then picked it up at $42 from Amazon.

  • HewnHewn Registered User regular
    Jephery wrote:
    Well, you can always wait for price drops, but patience is pain.

    I'm normally so good at waiting for price drops. I haven't paid full price for a game all year.

    But Skyrim, oh Skyrim. It pulls at my heart. I need it 11.11.11. One day longer SHALL NOT PASS.

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  • EchoEcho ski-bap ba-dapModerator mod
    I hope someone makes a mod like the Underground Hideout for New Vegas. I loved that - walls with weapon racks where you could collect stuff; a box to deposit ammo in and then press a button that sorted your ammo and put it in neat rows on shelves and stuff. So awesome.

  • HewnHewn Registered User regular
    Echo wrote:
    I hope someone makes a mod like the Underground Hideout for New Vegas. I loved that - walls with weapon racks where you could collect stuff; a box to deposit ammo in and then press a button that sorted your ammo and put it in neat rows on shelves and stuff. So awesome.

    Absolutely. Except I want it to be a log cabin in a remote location I've hewn out of massive timber. Bearskin rug is NOT optional.

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