Random Randomness

[vometia]

I figured we needed a catch-all topic for random and silly observations and anecdotes. The idea was largely motivated after spotting this random topic involving cheesy revenge; one of the respondents noted that the proprietors in question are very much like Trinny and Susannah, which will no doubt give it some extra entertainment value for UK-based forumites.

[Arion]

Thanks for posting that. I really needed the laugh.

[Consoler]

One random observation about the weapon classifications: They got rid of the "Short sword" class, but now the "daggers" are as long as my character's forearm! Why not cut the dagger/knife class and just call them short swords?

[vometia]

Realism? Traditionally, fantasy daggers are more like paring knives whereas "shortswords" are probably closer to a dagger in size, or a real-world dagger is at least somewhere in between; whereas a "longsword" is just a sword. I'm quite glad to see it go, personally: that sort of random thing ends up bothering me far more than it should!

[Si-Shen]

Just a point, during the roman era daggers were 7 to 12 inches long, however a dagger is less defined by size and more by its characteristics, which is a short stabbing weapon. It does not mean that it has to be only so big, its more the use of the weapon then anything.

Shortswords, used heavily prior to the creation of the first "longswords" were usually around the 25 inch size.

The daggers in Skyrim seem to be well balanced to be honest when it comes to size.

[vometia]

Thanks for the clarification: I've always been more interested in swords than daggers, the latter of which have only vaguely caught my perception as "small sharp things". From what I can tell, the closest real life things to shortswords are the likes of the Roman gladius, but as you say, they tended to precede "longswords" rather than being contemporary with them.

[vometia]

I just found a dungeon boss, one Mr Sild, earlier today. Anyone who's a fan of Harry Hill should find this very entertaining! Anyone who isn't a fan of Harry Hill... er, well, he had a meme going on where he'd keep interjecting on the subject of sild. Sild is a small fish and is often tinned, like sardines; the main difference is that sild doesn't actually taste of anything.

[vometia]

Part of me is really quite tickled that the "arrow to the knee" jokes are getting nicely out of hand, such as this example.

Edit: okay, I admit, I'm easily amused...

Edited December 5, 2011 by vometia

[Si-Shen]

Not one of the more entertaining knee jokes, but the background story was nice lol.

[darthsloth74]

I also remarked on Nexus about Radiant Raiments ladies being Trinny and Sussanah, its nice to know British users think alike. My real concern is how accurate Bethesda got them, I didn't realise bad fashion advice from snobby Brits would catch on in the States.

[Si-Shen]

It was popular enough that it spawned US versons of them... that are just as bad LOL... and I did not even notice that until you pointed it out and the sad part is I have seen the show... many times...

[darthsloth74]

It was popular enough that it spawned US versons of them... that are just as bad LOL... and I did not even notice that until you pointed it out and the sad part is I have seen the show... many times...

Just as bad that sounds terrible. I know Hells Kitchen and Dragons Den spawned US versions but Trinny and Sussanah is really scraping the barrel. LOL

[Si-Shen]

If its on British TV, the US WILL make a US version of the show. It's almost assured!

Once in a while they also rip off ideas from Canadian TV as well LOL.

In game I have found a few easter eggs but I still have not found the Star Wars reference that is supposed to be in there.

[Si-Shen]

My brother just pointed out something I had forgotten about... miss-hearing what an NPC says!

How about:

"We will send your remains elsewhere." :rolf:

My brother reacted with "What?! Do you hate the Khajiit THAT much?!"

[darthsloth74]

I'm interested to know where this so called Star Wars reference is. Not sure if I believe it, but then again if Bethesda lets you get away with stealing from NPC's by putting buckets over their heads it could be very likely.

[Si-Shen]

From what I read, its a skeletal hand in some cave, with a glowing sword below it. I have never seen said reference myself as the reference was using a "this Companion Quest" but failed to note that its a radiant quest and the location changes randomly.

Edit:

They updated since I was there:

â– Inside of Bleakcoast Cave (Eastern Winterhold) there is a skeleton hanging upside down from the ceiling. Below the skeleton is a glowing sword. This makes reference to Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back when Luke Skywalker was caught on Hoth and hung from the cavern ceiling. The sword below representing his lightsaber.

ref: http://elderscrolls.wikia.com/wiki/Easter_Eggs_(Skyrim)

Edited December 19, 2011 by Si-Shen

[vometia]

I actually find Trinnie and Susannah quite entertaining, even if I'm not entirely convinced that their rudeness is put on for the camera! Not so fond of Gordon Ramsay, though: Keith Floyd was always a more entertaining bad-tempered chef.

I don't think I've had any entertaining mis-hearings so far, but then again I often don't realise I've misheard something beyond perhaps thinking "that was a bit odd" until ages later!

[Si-Shen]

There are other vids but... they arn't kid safe (some cursing).