Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim or HERE THERE BE DRAGONS

Red Mage Black · 01-14-2011, 05:56 PM

While I don't QUITE have an argument for the system, these are the things I wish they'd bring back to Elder Scrolls:
* Spears - Really did add to the variety of weapons you could use and could technically add a new weapons category like 'Piercing'. Though I could see the problems with that being bows in the Marksman category.
* Levitate Spells - Something to act as a slow fall or feather fall.

And things I wish they'd put in:

* Arcane Archery (Like the mod)

* Tower Shields - That instead of reducing damage from attacks, null them completely, of course with the drawback of how goddamn heavy they are. Which of course would effect Athletics and Acrobatics as armor usually does.

* Customized armor options - I'm not just talking about enchantments, but about pieces of armor to wear in general. It does sound like a bit of micromanagement to get the best customization, but it also provides you the chance to have your character look unique outside of looking like many other NPCs with the same armor set.

* Weapon Customization - Like above, only making designs specifically for your weapons so they're unique to you. Like hilt color, blade/hilt design and the ability to encrust the hilt with whatever gems you may find. Also the ability to enchant the gems before you put them in or have them already with effects when placed in a weapon. Of course, even that has a bit of micromanagement to it, but for anyone with a creative mind, I'm sure the effort would be worth it.

* Throwing Weapons - This one is a bit of a doozy, if I say so myself. If we're aiming at medieval like stuff, I'm sure something like hatchets and throwing knives wouldn't be too far fetched for the game. Of course, you really wouldn't be able to enchant them, but possibly enchant the pocket they're carried in? Not sure how that would work, but just maybe from being in contact with the pocket?

* Customizable Clothing - I'm talking about being able to set the color of your clothing, the style of your clothing... etc. Yeah, more micromanagement, but as I said for armor and weapons, the truly creative minds would probably find the effort well worth it. Even if you don't wear clothing much and more likely armor, it would be a nice change of pace.

* Weapon Idea: Rapier - A more stylish and sophisticated type of blade. While not as strong and powerful as a longsword, broadsword, hammer, axe or mace, it allows you to make multiple strikes quickly and efficiently while dancing around your opponent. I can see the problem though around enemies with shields and heavy armor, but nothing is perfect.

Sorry I really have nothing to input, but I just thought I'd share my ideas. I've really had no problems with Oblivion in the past outside of never being able to finish the Vampire Cure quest cause the stupid Argonian servant got stuck in the room where the Countess was and never moved.

01-14-2011, 05:56 PM	#36
Red Mage Black Sent to the cornfield Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Where the Sun isn't so warm. Posts: 2,673	While I don't QUITE have an argument for the system, these are the things I wish they'd bring back to Elder Scrolls: * Spears - Really did add to the variety of weapons you could use and could technically add a new weapons category like 'Piercing'. Though I could see the problems with that being bows in the Marksman category. * Levitate Spells - Something to act as a slow fall or feather fall. And things I wish they'd put in: * Arcane Archery (Like the mod) * Tower Shields - That instead of reducing damage from attacks, null them completely, of course with the drawback of how goddamn heavy they are. Which of course would effect Athletics and Acrobatics as armor usually does. * Customized armor options - I'm not just talking about enchantments, but about pieces of armor to wear in general. It does sound like a bit of micromanagement to get the best customization, but it also provides you the chance to have your character look unique outside of looking like many other NPCs with the same armor set. * Weapon Customization - Like above, only making designs specifically for your weapons so they're unique to you. Like hilt color, blade/hilt design and the ability to encrust the hilt with whatever gems you may find. Also the ability to enchant the gems before you put them in or have them already with effects when placed in a weapon. Of course, even that has a bit of micromanagement to it, but for anyone with a creative mind, I'm sure the effort would be worth it. * Throwing Weapons - This one is a bit of a doozy, if I say so myself. If we're aiming at medieval like stuff, I'm sure something like hatchets and throwing knives wouldn't be too far fetched for the game. Of course, you really wouldn't be able to enchant them, but possibly enchant the pocket they're carried in? Not sure how that would work, but just maybe from being in contact with the pocket? * Customizable Clothing - I'm talking about being able to set the color of your clothing, the style of your clothing... etc. Yeah, more micromanagement, but as I said for armor and weapons, the truly creative minds would probably find the effort well worth it. Even if you don't wear clothing much and more likely armor, it would be a nice change of pace. * Weapon Idea: Rapier - A more stylish and sophisticated type of blade. While not as strong and powerful as a longsword, broadsword, hammer, axe or mace, it allows you to make multiple strikes quickly and efficiently while dancing around your opponent. I can see the problem though around enemies with shields and heavy armor, but nothing is perfect. Sorry I really have nothing to input, but I just thought I'd share my ideas. I've really had no problems with Oblivion in the past outside of never being able to finish the Vampire Cure quest cause the stupid Argonian servant got stuck in the room where the Countess was and never moved. Last edited by Red Mage Black; 01-14-2011 at 05:58 PM.