[Megathread] Skyrim Discussion

[Lizbeth]

Been using it forever, one of my favorites. Not having the issues you mentioned. I'm sorry to sound harsh, but this is the reason authors stop sharing their mods or closing their comment threads. All it takes is a few disgruntled users to spread rumors and misinformation on a mod's comment page and drive everyone away.

Well, it's the new version that does it. Have you updated it? And if you Google the problem or read the comments there, too many people have that issue. I think the invisible NPCs bug has something to do with getting totems for Aela but there might be other triggers as well. The authors solution to this doesn't do anything, so every time you enter a new area you got more of them following you and swarming you so even if you manage to get moving, they crash the game soon.

It's not a rumor or misinformation, I did my research when trying to fix the problem and reverting to an earlier save and uninstalling the mod fixed it. The author closed the comments because shortly after releasing the new version, everyone started complaining about this problem. Oh and I used the earlier version of the mod without issues too for months. Only had to turn the bad weather - run inside feature off because it caused CTDs for me.

---------- Post added 2013-02-15 at 12:26 PM ----------

just hire a merc. i actually sent my *eventually made wife* lioness back to riften to hire a merc for that quest.

Yea.. the mercs aren't exactly evil I was hoping there were just pure evil NPCs that follow you for selfish reasons and so they can kill people or sacrifice goats and bunnies. Someone like Cicero only available without doing DB questline. But I guess I have to go with the dark elf lady sitting in the Huntsman in Whiterun if that fails, she sounds kinda evil.

[GennGreymane]

Well, it's the new version that does it. Have you updated it? And if you Google the problem or read the comments there, too many people have that issue. I think the invisible NPCs bug has something to do with getting totems for Aela but there might be other triggers as well. The authors solution to this doesn't do anything, so every time you enter a new area you got more of them following you and swarming you so even if you manage to get moving, they crash the game soon.

It's not a rumor or misinformation, I did my research when trying to fix the problem and reverting to an earlier save and uninstalling the mod fixed it. The author closed the comments because shortly after releasing the new version, everyone started complaining about this problem. Oh and I used the earlier version of the mod without issues too for months. Only had to turn the bad weather - run inside feature off because it caused CTDs for me.

---------- Post added 2013-02-15 at 12:26 PM ----------



Yea.. the mercs aren't exactly evil I was hoping there were just pure evil NPCs that follow you for selfish reasons and so they can kill people or sacrifice goats and bunnies. Someone like Cicero only available without doing DB questline. But I guess I have to go with the dark elf lady sitting in the Huntsman in Whiterun if that fails, she sounds kinda evil.

All true Nords of Skyrim agree that elves are evil.


I hope they make another DLC. I would love to get some additions to all of the faction story lines (brother hood, thieves guild, wizards, etc) i would love to build up my own town (the sims dlc is a good start), but

i really want to finish up the thalmor. take them out of skyrim for good.

or maybe 1 last MASSIVE dwemer city. where we finally get to meet dwemers

[SirRobin]

So the next DLC is Redguard?

[Mcstunner]

omgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomg!!!!!!! oh. my. god. i know EXACTLY what that will be about. oh god... i think i need to change my pants after that nerdgasm T_T

we'll probably go to some place like stros m'kai to discuss relations with the redguards. this could be the start of the final war with the dominion.

[Migey]

So...

How is Dragonborn?

Non-spoiler reviews from any of you genuine players?

[Mcstunner]

i love dragonborn. the main baddy is a pretty interesting guy (with a sexy voice imo...) and the new shouts are soooo much fun. there are loads of side quests to do too, and pretty much all of them are fun. also, i think there's a new enchant on some of the gear that is just beyond kick ass. the new weapons and armor all look great too. overall, i fucking love it lol.

[Doozerjun]

Dragonborn is pretty cool. It doesn't have as good of engaging story as Dawnguard but it has much more interesting side quests to do

[EyelessCrow]

I keep trying to play this game on my PC but I find it really hard to NOT make my character a god through blacksmithing and enchanting. I also can't seem to find a decent list of mods that improve the looks/balance of the overall game without making something cheesy. I dunno if it's another mod but after I installed the unofficial skyrim patches and the dragons were talking...terribly.

I might try again since I bought a bow IRL and am in the archery spirit.

[Mcstunner]

anyone know if the soul cairn summons count as undead? i tried googling it, but there was nothing about it. my vampire is a necromancer, and i need to know if they are. i don't wanna go through the trouble of getting them if they're just atronachs.

[rainiothon]

Yea.. the mercs aren't exactly evil I was hoping there were just pure evil NPCs that follow you for selfish reasons and so they can kill people or sacrifice goats and bunnies. Someone like Cicero only available without doing DB questline. But I guess I have to go with the dark elf lady sitting in the Huntsman in Whiterun if that fails, she sounds kinda evil.

Ahtar is probably the best choice. The executioner from Solitude. You might begrudge him his job, but what he says about how Sybille Stentor "deals" with prisoners - implying he is complicit with what is going on since he is also head jailer - makes me think he is shady. This wiki article explains it, I've seen all the quotations in-game too: http://elderscrolls.wikia.com/wiki/Sybille_Stentor.

Uthgerd the Unbroken in Whiterun is a little bit suspicious to me, there is an open letter from Maven Black-briar on her table in the Bannered Mare, which might imply she is an assassin. Although, it's difficult to verify this, and the letter could have been left as an after-thought in development, for some quest that was never implemented. If your character is very evil, you can follow the Namira quest, you get a follower from that who would make a good candidate.

[Mcstunner]

uthgerd is a good choice for sacrifice imo. from the conversation with her, it seems she has little control over her own actions when fighting. surely someone like that should be put down.

[GennGreymane]

so there will be another dlc soon?

any info on red guard? any lore based on those guys in general?

[Mcstunner]

well, the government of hammerfell left the empire after the white-gold concordat was signed. from what i've heard, they still actively war with the dominion on their borders, and the dominion has apparently taken the city of taneth. so, i'd say we'll go to speak with the redguard leaders. imo, this could be the start of the final war with the dominion.

[Doozerjun]

new DLC is just speculation right now

but even if it's confirmed, I hope all platforms will get it at nearly the same time. Or does Xbox still have exclusivity on this?

[SirRobin]

So...

How is Dragonborn?

Non-spoiler reviews from any of you genuine players?

I'm enjoying it. Its a pleasant change from Skyrim, scenery-wise, and I find the story interesting.

[GennGreymane]

well, the government of hammerfell left the empire after the white-gold concordat was signed. from what i've heard, they still actively war with the dominion on their borders, and the dominion has apparently taken the city of taneth. so, i'd say we'll go to speak with the redguard leaders. imo, this could be the start of the final war with the dominion.

as a stormcloak

I SAY YES

[SirRobin]

new DLC is just speculation right now

but even if it's confirmed, I hope all platforms will get it at nearly the same time. Or does Xbox still have exclusivity on this?

I believe I recall Microsoft paying a bundle to get dibs so it will probably hit XBox first.

[GennGreymane]

im sooo glad i have it on my 360

[Mcstunner]

I believe I recall Microsoft paying a bundle to get dibs so it will probably hit XBox first.

their deal was only for two dlcs. they're no longer under that contract, and any new dlc will come out at the same time for all platforms. unless there's been a new deal made after dragonborn.

[Flaks]

omgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomg!!!!!!! oh. my. god. i know EXACTLY what that will be about. oh god... i think i need to change my pants after that nerdgasm T_T

we'll probably go to some place like stros m'kai to discuss relations with the redguards. this could be the start of the final war with the dominion.

/nerdgasm orgy
/no homo

NVM ALREADY ANSWERED. I SO EXCITE!

---------- Post added 2013-02-16 at 02:13 AM ----------

as a stormcloak

I SAY YES

As an Imperial

I SAY I don't know this will work if they're not part of the Empire...