Official TESA TESV Speculation and Info Thread

[Citrus]

That said I really liked cruising my unicorn in full arch mages robes just to bad I couldn`t be casting fire and ice while doing it.

Listening to something from Dio or Black Sabbath? That would be a nice thing to do .

But really, horses look much better and, hopefully, not all will look like the one shown on the video. I don't want to see just different textures; I want to see different models.

The other thing I liked was the whole friendly creatures, especially the giants. I can already picture interesting conversations with them (and let's hope not all in the same voice...)

Also, check this out; huge Alduin's Wall in the Bethesda booth.

[ub3rman123]

On another note, a lot of people are concerned, it seems, that greaves have been removed from the game, and merged with cuirasses. There was an 8-page thread about this on the OF last night (which I can dig up a link for if anyone really cares to read it ). This is based mainly on what the new videos show of the inventory screen: Todd (or whoever was playing the game for that demo) had "elven armor" and "iron armor" in his inventory. The 3d view of the "elven armor" only showed a cuirass, but the robes also only showed the top half. There was no evidence of any greaves in the inventory (that we saw) yet the character is clearly wearing some. Hardly concrete evidence, but cause for concern for some, it seems.

Pete Hines said on Twitter a while back that armor would be comprised of separate pieces, but didn't mention specifics. Remember in vanilla Oblivion how some outfits take up both legs and chest slots, such as the upperclass stuff? That's what I'm expecting the armor will be like. Maybe we'll still have the slots to do things with, but the vanilla armor will need editing.

By the way, anyone else already dislike their concept of a Clairvoyance spell that shows you the way through dungeons for you? Argh, the questmarkers were enough! Don't make our labyrinths totally pointless!

[the-manta]

Pete Hines said on Twitter a while back that armor would be comprised of separate pieces, but didn't mention specifics. Remember in vanilla Oblivion how some outfits take up both legs and chest slots, such as the upperclass stuff? That's what I'm expecting the armor will be like. Maybe we'll still have the slots to do things with, but the vanilla armor will need editing.

That does sound the most likely to me. The question asked of him on Twitter was something along the lines of "will armor be separated into separate parts like boots, cuirass, gauntlets, greaves and helmets or will it all be one item?" His response was simply that armour would be separate pieces, it seems kinda like he was avoiding saying that that list was correct. It doesn't really bother me that much, it's kind of a shame, but no deal-breaker. I would also find a little surprising though. I mean, you've seen the amount of bandits in Oblivion who had the old, light cuirass, light boots and lower class pants/skirt combo.

By the way, anyone else already dislike their concept of a Clairvoyance spell that shows you the way through dungeons for you? Argh, the questmarkers were enough! Don't make our labyrinths totally pointless!

Perhaps they're removing the quest markers, and replacing them with a more immersive handholding system? I mean, it seems a little pointless having both (although I suppose the linear quest markers didn't guide you through dungeons that well). If they have markers and the spell, then i would dislike that (although you could just choose not to use the spell). On the other hand, if the spell is a replacement for the quest markers, I would be in favour

[Hanaisse]

I really couldn't see them NOT separating armor/clothing pieces. We have it now in Ob, why take it away?

Personally, I loved seeing the Clairvoyance spell. I'd rather not spend my Skyrim experience lost in dungeon mazes.

[ub3rman123]

So now one of the interviewers needs to pull Todd aside and ask, nay, demand, "Is there going to be a GetSoundPlaying function?! TELL US NOW!"

[Tamira]

Skyrim: "No dragons till you’re ready for them"

http://www.vg247.com/2011/06/15/skyrim-no-dragons-till-youre-ready-for-them/

[Caduceus]

Mounted combat would be great. Two things that put me off horses in OB was that A. They drew every predator for miles around...and B. I had to dismount to defend us and during that process usually lost the horse since the attack went on while I was being transported from mounted to standing(usually facing the wrong way)...That said I really liked cruising my unicorn in full arch mages robes just to bad I couldn`t be casting fire and ice while doing it.

In an interview with Todd Howard he did say no mounted combat because it would unbalance the gameplay. I believe it was the Aussiegamer interview. I'll try to find it.

[the-manta]

In an interview with Todd Howard he did say no mounted combat because it would unbalance the gameplay. I believe it was the Aussiegamer interview. I'll try to find it.

I think I heard something along those lines too. I can kind of understand that actually, I mean if you could kill stuff just as well from horseback, when would you ever dismount?

[donnato]

Yes I saw that in an interview Caduceus...too bad. I`d have to dismount to explore caves, dungeons, etc...

[ub3rman123]

What, anyone remember how ludicrously easy it was to mow down civilians on horseback in AC1? Now if only it didn't auto-kill you for it..

[Caduceus]

I still want to know what the other 2 Dragon types are...

In the Elemental theme we have fire and frost so far, so I would imagine shock? That leaves one more.

[Ed-VO]

I just received confirmation from Amazon that they will be making "Release Day Delivery" of Skyrim.

This is a notification to all who pre-ordered. It means that Bethesda have given them a rock-solid delivery date. It is highly unlikely that the game will be delayed.

It also means no waiting in line. Anyone who pre-ordered from Amazon will have the game on their doorstep on Friday, 11-11-11.

[Master0Necromancer]

Is it known what races will be playable in Skyrim except Nords?

[Meo]

All of them!

[Cydonian_Knight]

Check out this Khajiit!

http://media1.gameinformer.com/imagefeed/featured/bethesda/elderscrolls/elderscrollsvoverflow/reinercharacter/reinerskyrim22.jpg

[Hanaisse]

WOW! Somewhat a little too well groomed, but the scars are awesome.

[InsanitySorrow]

Reminds me of the Morrowind Khajiit...just with a little too much hair gel

[Meo]

and this one

and an orc

and an argonian

[InsanitySorrow]

Oooooh Argonian's look gooood , Orcs still look crap

[grond]

Great Kitty too - very tough yet I want to pet her still. Orc? Nope.

[Meo]

The orc looks like an hybrid of some sort.

[Hanaisse]

Orc looks like a human experiment gone wrong.

Big difference in the two kitty pics though. Hmm. This second one is waaaaaaaaay better.

[Meo]

look what i found with a quick search on the interwebs

Wood Elf

Redguard

[grond]

Guess in the northern lands one has little use for melanin.

[Meo]