Raiziel's Skyrim thread - The Bear and Badger

GurtTractor

Would love an Elder Scrolls without levelling and numbers everywhere.

AndCallMeCharlie

What a time sink this is

b0r1s

Not if you fast travel

*ducks*

Bob

b0r1s wrote:

Not if you fast travel *ducks*

For sure you can fast travel to fuck and it’s still hugely time consuming.

Raiziel

The best of time sinks. Loving it all over again.

Blocks100

All this Skyrim Switch talk has got me back playing the Xbox One SE version again. Toyed with the idea of using Creation Club , as their paid-for Survival mode mod seem a bit more refined than the stuff you can get for free. However, 6 quid's worth of credits will only get you this new mode, and an 'arcane archer' pack (elemental arrows). But still not enough to buy a snazzy bow to go with it too- and this is with a '50% Black Friday' discount! I heard this was a dumb move by Bethesda, but until now I hadn't realised just how dumb.

It's weird to think that (albeit for a tiny minority of people) some folks first taste of Skyrim will be through a Nintendo handheld.... PSVR user reviews are very mixed. People raving about how wonderful it is in VR are lambasted as Bethesda fanboys. But I need to find out whether its true that PSVR can only render Skyrim in 480p - if that's the case, what's the point??

Bob

Well it’s vr

[Deleted User]

I would go VR just to wander around.

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/should-you-replay-skyrim-in-vr/1100-6455134/

Speedhaak

Speedhaak wrote:

As much as I'd love to try this I can't justify spending 60 Euro on it when this will be my 4th purchase of the same game.

So a thing happened, I wandered into Gamestop and noticed Black Friday was on tomorrow. I asked about Skyrim on the Switch and the chap said if you're a level 3 loyalty card holder there's 20% off the rrp of 59.99 which brought it down to 48.00

At this stage I am getting tempted. He says "let me scan your card there"... Well wouldn't you know. There was 15 quid on it. 33 space credits for portable Skyrim? Okay, why not.

I've got the rubberist of arms.

Speedhaak

Good port, although my hands ache after a few minutes of playing on handheld. But I've always had that issue. Rolled a Dunmer magic/thief build. Should be fun.

Bob

I Like having the screen on the stand and the two controllers seperate for full on archer and dual wielding fun.

Speedhaak

Must try that. Sounds like fun.

Mikemsp

Just got this today from grainger games for £39.85. A bit steep for a 6 year old game but the cheapest I could find it.

Haven't even tried handheld mode yet as have had a rare chance to hog the TV. I always find it a funny thing with skyrim I'm never sure if I'm enjoying it as my inner monologue is constantly noting flaws and things I've remembered from last time I played that annoyed me and yet I sat down and played it for 3 hours just now and it felt like 15 minutes. I've paused for a break and I just want to get back to it now and discover more stuff!

Is there a suggested level for the dragon born dlc? As that's the only thing I didn't do on previous playthroughs

Kazuo

I'd leave it to the later game if you can. I tried it a bit too early on with the PS4 edition and got my arse handed to me by most enemies I encountered.

Raiziel

Indeed. Solstheim is running alive with deathlords and you won’t stand a chance at low levels

Mikemsp

Ah ok. I'll just plow through the other stuff first. Currently doing the golden claw side quest and despite trying to diversify my build I'm yet again playing as a sneaking archer with a warhammer!

Speedhaak

It's hard to visual a build at the start. Especially when you get drawn into the perk trees and find yourself thinking "oh my god I'll never get to the top of that" - But yeah, Dunmer Magic Thief for me this time. Last build on Xbox was a Paladin.

AndCallMeCharlie

Need some help, lv 9 been leveling up health and magic and have upgrading destruction magic (fire) and single handed weapons.
Done a bit of the dark brotherhood quests and went up a hill to see some monks on the main quest but can't seem to progress - get my ass handed to me constantly.
tips?

Blocks100

Sound like you've met your first Frost Troll atop High Hrothgar. They regenerate health and can be lethal at lower levels. Use fire against them and be prepared to run. Engaging them toe to toe is suicide. If it's the Ice Wraiths giving you problems, get some frost resistance potions or magic gear. There are some ugly bears too in that area. Keep your distance and stun lock with fireballs is the answer.

acemuzzy

Classic Ryu

Bob

Also if I remember correctly if you visit the area and then come back they stay the same level? so you can a few side quests and come back stronger and he'll be the same level.

AndCallMeCharlie

Was past that bit and onto some dungeon with illusion dudes, made some progresss today but do feel under powered

pc71

Just how good is skyrim on switch. I'm asking cos I might abandon ps4 version to just go handheld. Put about 40 hours in on ps4 but reckon I could start afresh... Cos it's skyrim on the switch!!

Bob

It's great

pc71

Bob wrote:

It's great

Sold! Christ that was painless

Bob

It's skyrim on the go. It looks great on the small screen, the controls are great and the load times are shorter ... the price is a bit steep but it's cart innit?

pc71

I just know I've more chance of finishing it on switch than any other platform

AndCallMeCharlie

yeah switch version has no slow down (i have noted) and good load times

Blocks100

The Switch version sounds like a very good port and the chance to waggle your sword with a joycon in the face of a Draugr sounds like a right laugh. However if there was ever a game that needs to played on the Big Screen it's Skyrim. The outdoor vistas deserve nothing less. I don't see the attraction in squinting at a small screen.

Raiziel

It’s a decent sized screen and if you’re holding it right in front of you those vistas lose nothing of their grandeur.

As for the port, it really is excellent, but not without issues. I’ve encountered some considerable audio bugs.

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