[ALL] Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

[Maynard]

sure...i decided to use the build your own home mod for my pics. this is a killer mod

The area of land i own is just SE of Windhelm and just to the W of Dragons Falls Manor (another mod home that is already built and has everything). There are alot of mod homes to add to the game. The Asteria is a dwemer ship that hovers above a river near Riverwood and Dragon Falls is a Nord home. Both are pre built. So this mod is especially nice because you can completely build the home the way you like..well, you can add and remove the things you want but i dont think you have any say so in how it looks or where things are placed in the home.

It is quite extensive with the items that can be included. It goes well beyond the alchemy or enchanting tables. Its goes so far as to let you include a hidden lair for your vampire or werewolf clan. You get a book which tells you what is needed to build everything in the home, then its up to you to find the materials and build. I am more into doing this than playing any quests right now. im hoping to keep the progress updated.

here is the land right below a water fall and has a very large tree that smashed the abandon shack below. Looks like the tree that came down in my front yard after the hurricane last week

 

now we clear out the debris

 

our foundation

 

Now we build...it is just a small 1 story bare bones house

 

time for the 2nd story...like i said, bare bones for now

 

twilight

 

 

[jms493]

wow....graphix look amazing

 

[Maynard]

here is the Asteria mod...this is the dwemer air ship house. very cool house

 

 

[christguz]

Anyone had the chance to play the new Dragonborn DLC for Skyrim? So far it's pretty damn interesting.

 

[christguz]

Well, new Dragon Priests meaning new Masks to get! First one i got so far.

 

 

[christguz]

2nd Dragon Priest mask found.

 

 

[Villain]

So I just got this game. I'm not an RPG guy, so is there any advice you'd give? I played Dragonage: Origins and didn't enjoy it very much, and that is pretty much my entire history of RPG gaming. So far, I like this game more than Dragonage (a LOT more), so I'm not worried I won't enjoy the game anymore. Anyways, here's what I've done so far:

Escaped Helgen, talked to a bunch of folks in Riverwood and they gave me a few jobs (haven't done them yet, though). I found the three stones and activated the Mage one. Travelled on foot to Whiterun and got a bunch of jobs, joined the Companions, and hired Jenasssa to be my follower. Right now I'm about to explore this mine/cave to the north of Whiterun and I have to clear out the bandits and get a mammoth tusk.

So, any general tips? I've decided that I like magic but it's fun to smash dudes in the face. Is it possible to do some kind of hybrid class where I'm a mage but I can still fight up close? What is the best way of going about things?

 

[SuperKevin]

So I just got this game. I'm not an RPG guy, so is there any advice you'd give? I played Dragonage: Origins and didn't enjoy it very much, and that is pretty much my entire history of RPG gaming. So far, I like this game more than Dragonage (a LOT more), so I'm not worried I won't enjoy the game anymore. Anyways, here's what I've done so far:

Escaped Helgen, talked to a bunch of folks in Riverwood and they gave me a few jobs (haven't done them yet, though). I found the three stones and activated the Mage one. Travelled on foot to Whiterun and got a bunch of jobs, joined the Companions, and hired Jenasssa to be my follower. Right now I'm about to explore this mine/cave to the north of Whiterun and I have to clear out the bandits and get a mammoth tusk.

So, any general tips? I've decided that I like magic but it's fun to smash dudes in the face. Is it possible to do some kind of hybrid class where I'm a mage but I can still fight up close? What is the best way of going about things?

just use a one handed weapon and keep your other hand free for magic. I basically play this game like a sandbox game and just free roam not necessarily accomplishing anything

 

[Leftwich]

just use a one handed weapon and keep your other hand free for magic. I basically play this game like a sandbox game and just free roam not necessarily accomplishing anything

This.

Kill the fuck out of dragons too.

 

[SuperKevin]

My guy is super powered for where I am in the story since I'm constantly switching weapon styles. I still haven't left the Whiterun area and I'm level 25

 

[Villain]

just use a one handed weapon and keep your other hand free for magic. I basically play this game like a sandbox game and just free roam not necessarily accomplishing anything

That's basically what I've been doing but I wasn't sure if it was a "smart" way to play. It's cool as hell to have a mace or axe in one hand while the other is holding fire. I love the finishing moves, especially with the mace.

 

[SuperKevin]

I steal everything too. I bought a house so I am always stealing things and storing them in my house. Apparently you can eventually sell stolen goods to the thieves guild

 

[Leftwich]

Now i need to finish this game

 

[Villain]

I steal everything too. I bought a house so I am always stealing things and storing them in my house. Apparently you can eventually sell stolen goods to the thieves guild

This first time I played this game, I stole a bunch of shit from the first guy I could steal from (the trader who gives you the Golden Claw quest). I didn't understand why everyone wanted to kill me. I got so frustrated. I finally googled it so now I know better.

I ended up starting over since I wasn't very deep into the game and I didn't know how to pay the fines or whatever. :jonesy:

 

[Maynard]

the point of this game is to play how you want. you can play any style u wish. the game will level up based on the skills you use the most. if you use alot of one handed weapons, you level those up. if you use alof of magic styles, you level those up.

one tip...dont waste any perk points on lockpicking

on my 1st play i went full mage and did a shitload of sidequests before tackling the main quest. I was at about 120 hours and only had 4 quests in the main story done. The side quests for the guilds like the companions (there are many more) are alot of fun, long and have good stories.

just do what you want, go where you want. develop your player as you want.

 

[OnlyOneBeerLeft]

the daedric quests are awesome, along with the assassin ones and thieves guild... I started with fire in my left hand and swords in my right, but as I started to progress through the game I found archery was a ton of fun, being stealth, leveling your sneak and archery at the same time is a real fun way to play the game, but as everybody else said, just play it however you think will make it the most fun to you, that is the best part of an RPG like this

 

[SuperKevin]

I've been partial to 2h weapons for max damage. I kill everything in like 2 hits

 

[Maynard]

2 handed weapons are way more badass. one nice thing about the powers is they had a creation spell for making 2 handed weapons

 

[christguz]

So I just got this game. I'm not an RPG guy, so is there any advice you'd give? I played Dragonage: Origins and didn't enjoy it very much, and that is pretty much my entire history of RPG gaming. So far, I like this game more than Dragonage (a LOT more), so I'm not worried I won't enjoy the game anymore. Anyways, here's what I've done so far:

Escaped Helgen, talked to a bunch of folks in Riverwood and they gave me a few jobs (haven't done them yet, though). I found the three stones and activated the Mage one. Travelled on foot to Whiterun and got a bunch of jobs, joined the Companions, and hired Jenasssa to be my follower. Right now I'm about to explore this mine/cave to the north of Whiterun and I have to clear out the bandits and get a mammoth tusk.

So, any general tips? I've decided that I like magic but it's fun to smash dudes in the face. Is it possible to do some kind of hybrid class where I'm a mage but I can still fight up close? What is the best way of going about things?

Well since they answered your question already, if you're not into the main quest or don't want to finish the game for a while just start exploring Skyrim, read books, and talk to people so you can obtain sidequests to level up your character. It will benefit you with either gold or a new weapon, armor, ect.

 

[krulmichael]

Source - IGN

[size=+2]All Skyrim DLC Coming to PS3 in February[/Size]
[size=+1]Dragonborn hits PC on February 5, with all the DLC hitting PS3 sometime the same month.[/size]

It's happened. It's actually happened. Fellow gamers, Bethesda has announced that all the Skyrim DLC packs will finally arrive on the PlayStation 3 in February.

Though no firm date has been set, Bethesda president Pete Hines broke the news on Twitter that Dawnguard, Hearthfire and Dragonborn will all arrive on Sony's console next month after months and months of delays.

As way of an apology, all the PS3 DLC will be discounted by 50% for the first week that it's available, so be sure to snap it up fast if it's something you're interested in.

He also announced that Dragonborn will be making its way on PC on February 5, though no pricing has been announced at this stage.

We don't think we're alone in saying that this hopefully marks a welcome end to the saga that's been going on for over a year. While the first two DLC packs for Skyrim, Dawnguard and Hearthfire, were originally only supposed to enjoy 30 days of exclusivity on Xbox 360, technical issues meant that things panned out rather differently. PC owners were kept waiting for an extended period of time, while PS3 owners still haven't received either pack despite Bethesda saying it was working hard to fix the issue.

But now, it seems, the end is at last in sight, and the discount is a nice gesture even if it does last a fairly short time. But what do you guys think? Will you be picking up the expansions for a discounted price or is it just too little too late?