SKYRIM: The Elder Scrolls V


The nonlinear gameplay traditional in The Elder Scrolls series is incorporated in Skyrim.[3] The game may be played from a first-person perspective, viewing the game world through the eyes of their character, or from a third-person perspective, with the player character visible on the screen, and the camera able to be freely rotated. The player can explore the open world of Skyrim on foot or on horse, and fast-travel to cities, towns, and dungeons after they have been discovered.[4] Quests are given to the player by non-player characters (NPCs) in the world, and through the Radiant Story system, the quests can be dynamically altered to accommodate for player actions which may influence the quests, characters, and objectives. The Radiant Story then further directs the player's interaction with the world by setting unexplored dungeons as quest locations.[5] When not completing quests, the player can interact with NPCs through conversation, and they may request favors or offer the player training in skills.[6] In addition to scripted quests certain ones will be dynamically generated, providing a limitless number to the player.[7] Some NPCs can become companions to the player to aid in combat.[8] The player may choose to join factions, which are organized groups of NPCs such as the Dark Brotherhood, a band of assassins.[9] Each of the factions has a headquarters, and they have their own quest paths which the player can progress through. The economy of cities and towns can be stimulated by completing jobs such as farming and mining, or spending large amounts of gold in the stores. Alternatively, the economy may be harmed by forging business ledgers and robbing the safes of stores.[10] Additionally, the player's actions or statements often have an impact on their interactions with NPCs – such as taking sides in the Civil War or fighting dragons. When exploring the game world, the player may encounter wildlife. Many creatures in the wilderness are immediately hostile towards the player.[3] The inclusion of Dragons in Skyrim affords a major influence on both story and gameplay.

Character development

Character development is a primary element of Skyrim. At the beginning of the game, the player selects one of several human, elven, or anthropomorphic cat and lizard races, each of which has different natural abilities, and customizes their character's appearance.[11] A perpetual objective for the player is to improve their character's skills, which are numerical representations of their ability in certain areas. There are eighteen skills divided evenly between the three schools of combat, magic and stealth. Training skills until the necessary required experience is met results in the player's character leveling-up. Previous The Elder Scrolls games made use of a class system to determine which skills would contribute to the character's leveling, but its removal in Skyrim allows for a preferred play-style to be developed naturally.[5][12] When their character levels, the player may choose to select a skill-specific ability called a perk, or store perks for later use. Upon levelling fifty times, the player character can continue to level and earn perks, but the rate of levelling is slowed significantly.[13]Skills can be reset over and over again, effectively meaning there is no level cap.[14]

Dragons


A player character preparing to battle a Dragon. Dragons can be encountered at random throughout Skyrim.
During the game's development, a team was set aside to work on Dragons and their interactions with the world.[5] In the world, a variety of different Dragons are encountered either alone or in small groups. They are randomly-generated, meaning their numbers are infinite, and they can attack cities and towns at any time.[15] Not every Dragon is hostile, and the player can interact with non-hostile Dragons. Early in the main quest, it is discovered that the player character is Dragonborn, which allows the player to absorb the souls of dragons, in order to use powerful spells called Dragon Shouts or "Thu'um". Each Shout contains three words, and the strength of the Shout will vary depending on how many words have been spoken. Twenty different Thu'um can be discovered by visiting "Word Walls" in dungeons, and they are unlocked for use by absorbing the souls of slain Dragons.[16][17] A regeneration period limits the player's use of Shouts in gameplay.[18]

Combat

A heads-up display appears when any of the player's three main attributes are being depleted. Health is depleted primarily by damage through combat and although it is regenerated naturally over time, it can also be restored by spells, potions, or resting; the loss of all health results in death. Magicka is depleted by the use of spells and by being struck by lightning-based attacks, while stamina determines the player's effectiveness in combat and is depleted by sprinting, power attacking, and being struck by frost-based attacks; both magicka and stamina can be regenerated in similar ways to health. The player's inventory can be accessed from the menu and items can be viewed in 3D, which can be essential in solving puzzles found in dungeons.[19] The player's effectiveness in combat relies on the use of weapons and armor, which may be bought or created at forges, and magic, which may also be bought or unlocked. Weapons and magic are assigned to each hand, allowing for dual-wielding, and can be swapped out through a quick-access menu of favorite items.[20] Shields can be used either to fend off enemy attacks and reduce the damage intake, or offensively through bashing attacks. Blunt, bladed and hacking weapons can be used in close combat and each have specific advantages and roles; as an example, the player can perform power attacks with each weapon. Magic can be used in the form of spells; each of the eighty-five spells has a different function, such as the regeneration of health or the depletion of enemy health.[21] The bow and arrow may be utilized in long-range combat, but the bow can be used as a defensive melee weapon in close combat. Another change from previous games in the series is the elimination of weapon and armor durability; in which a player would periodically have to repair or pay to have items repaired or risk rendering them broken and unusable.
The player can enter sneak mode and pickpocket, or deliver sneak attacks to unsuspecting enemies. If the player drops unwanted loot, such as a shield or item of clothing, some NPCs will attempt to pick the item up, some even asking the player's permission to take the item.[22]

Originally posted by Marnie Started playing 2 weeks ago I'm now level 12 .. my magic is so god that high now i have two beautiful daughters in my house I just finished building..problem is my husband was following me and got killed my a troll and you cant get re married on the xbox one so my steward takes care of them....I hate medieval but this is the best game EVER! i cant stop playing it.... I official have no life at all thanks to it though -.- since its my boyfriends game I'm getting the new one next month that has all ad ons so I can play it... on his old xbox with bad graphics im gonna ask for an xbox for my birthday off mum maybe this year if i'm still into skyrim who else plays?

Originally posted by LadyGagaStan93 Are you sure you didn't accidentally kill him? Because on the PS3 your partners only die if you kill them (even accidentally). Same with your dog/spouse. I'm married to a man so I can't have kids LOL. I'm level 20 or something I'm a Khajit Thief. I absolutely love the thieving quest. A really fun game tons to do.

I hate medieval but this is the best game EVER!

I used to be really addicted. Skyrim is a fantastic game. However the problem is that I really get bored/tired quickly if I cannot do a quest. Also it PISSES me the **** off when I'm on my way to a quest and I get KILLED by dragons. I surely can handle one dragon but my Dark Brotherhood partner and myself cannot handle like three dragons at once.
I'm on level 21 (I think), by the way.
I'm married to Ysolda and she gives me a sh*tload of money everytime I see her but I never knew you could have children with them? How do you do that?

Originally posted by Golden I used to be really addicted. Skyrim is a fantastic game. However the problem is that I really get bored/tired quickly if I cannot do a quest. Also it PISSES me the **** off when I'm on my way to a quest and I get KILLED by dragons. I surely can handle one dragon but my Dark Brotherhood partner and myself cannot handle like three dragons at once. I'm on level 21 (I think), by the way. I'm married to Ysolda and she gives me a sh*tload of money everytime I see her but I never knew you could have children with them? How do you do that?

Originally posted by Kitt 2nd playthrough. Level 66 Thief/Mage female Khajiit I've always wanted to marry Ysolda, especially since she's such a Khajiit activist But I ran into Sylgia one day and it was love at first sight. She's absolutely gorgeous. You can't conceive your own children, only adopt via the Hearthfire DLC. And you can only have up to two children - no beast kids either To adopt you can either go to the orphanage in Riften or snatch a orphan/homeless one off the street. I adopted Sofie, the homeless flower girl in Windhelm and Sissel, the physically and emotionally abused daughter in Rorikstead by taking out her asshole dad while he was tending the field.

Awww, how do I adopt Sofie?

Originally posted by Golden Awww, how do I adopt Sofie?

Starting her day at 8am, she sells her flowers for nine hours until 5pm. After that, she finally rests and can usually be found sitting near the New Gnisis Cornerclub. After three hours, she heads back to the barrel at the back of Niranye's house and sleeps until 8am. She will then repeat her schedule the following day.

Starting her day at 8am, she sells her flowers for nine hours until 5pm. After that, she finally rests and can usually be found sitting near the New Gnisis Cornerclub. After three hours, she heads back to the barrel at the back of Niranye's house and sleeps until 8am. She will then repeat her schedule the following day.

Originally posted by Kitt To adopt kids, you must own a house beforehand and make sure you add a children's room and that it's furnished with a bed and chest. I know with Sofie, after you first install the DLC and enter Windhelm, she'll most likely run into you herself and ask if you want to buy some flowers and tell you her woe story. But after that initial encounter, you basically have to just run into her by chance or go looking for her yourself. I looked on the uesp page, found her schedule and found out she sleeps on the ground behind some barrels at night.

Ohhh, I don't have the DLC
I only have the original Disc. Can I adopt children just with that or do I have to buy a DLC?

Originally posted by Golden Ohhh, I don't have the DLC I only have the original Disc. Can I adopt children just with that or do I have to buy a DLC?