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| 07 Nov 2012 08:36 PM |
| I''ve been thinking of getting it,but can someone tell me the plot and why its rated M? |
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| 07 Nov 2012 08:38 PM |
it's an entire lore of the elder scrolls
it's not really something that can be explained shortly.
It's rated M because their's alcohol items, minor swearing, gore, and.. that's really it |
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| 07 Nov 2012 08:39 PM |
""Minor Swearing?" How bad are we talking?
"Gore" From the Dragonborn DLC trailer I saw it looked about as bad as Fable III,which is barely any. |
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| 07 Nov 2012 08:40 PM |
It's rated M primarily for violence (there are a couple of undertones, but people who aren't mature enough for them wouldn't understand them anyway). However, the violence is set in a fantasy world and therefore wouldn't desensitize one too much to actual violence.
I know a LOT of the plotline and lore of the ENTIRE series. Do you want all that, or JUST Skyrim's main plot? |
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| 07 Nov 2012 08:41 PM |
| The plot is garbage, it's a mustache-twirling static evil character and the plot is riddled with holes. |
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| 07 Nov 2012 08:43 PM |
I can really handle gore,just as long as it isn't smoldering messes of guts and organs and blood littering the floor.So in terms of Fallout's gore? JUST Skyrim,as well as factions and weapons and stuff...mostly factions,. |
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furyking4
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| 07 Nov 2012 08:47 PM |
| ya, about fallouts or even less |
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| 07 Nov 2012 08:48 PM |
Fallouts would be severing of limbs and junk. Fable would be blood coming from an enemy when you hit them,with the occasional flood with a Flourish move. |
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| 07 Nov 2012 08:52 PM |
The basics of Skyrim's plot alone: Long ago, the ancient people of Skyrim (the Nords) were ruled by the dragons. The greatest of these dragons was Alduin, the World-Eater. Basically, his job was to destroy civilization if it was ever necessary. However, he abused his power and attempted to destroy humanity (or something like that. I'm more familiar with Morrowind's plotline). Alduin was banished to an unspecified time in the future. When this time would come was foretold in the prophetic Elder Scrolls, mystical magical scrolls that bind everything together. Several prophecies had to be fulfilled before his return. They came to light through the events of the first four games. The last one, a prophecy of a civil war in Skyrim, is coming true as the game starts. Therefore, Alduin returns to bring back (*SPOILER* Ressurect) the long-dead dragons and devour the world. Only one can stand against them; the Dragonborn, of whom your character may be the last one. Only you are able to actually "kill" a dragon forever, as you can absorb its soul to ensure that it stays dead for all eternity. As a nice bonus, you can absorb the dragon's powers. These come in the form of "Shouts", or "Thu'um" in the language of the dragons. Basically, certain groups of draconic words can be spoken to grant immense power. The most generic of these is "Yool Toor Shul", which creates fire breath. The most famous is "Fus Ro Dah", which is essentially a force push done with one's voice. |
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eap21997
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| 07 Nov 2012 08:53 PM |
@Imperiatus
I'd have to agree, Skyrim's plot was just bleh.
(though, I love dawnguard's story, and some of the stock game's side-quests are good.) |
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| 07 Nov 2012 08:54 PM |
Factions? There are the Companions for fighters, College of Winterhold for mages (wizards), and the Thieves' Guild for, well, thieves. In addition to this, there are the Dark Brotherhood of assassins (probably the hardest to find of any guild) and the Civil War questline in which the player can pick a side; the Empire, or the rebellious Stormcloaks. I personally favor the Empire, but only after accumulating my insane knowledge of the backstory. The questlines are a bit short, though. Also, Morrowind had 13 factions, making Skyrim's factions pale in comparison. |
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| 07 Nov 2012 08:55 PM |
| The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind has a better story and lore, and less violence, if you'd prefer that. It's also much deeper, albeit less polished. |
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| 07 Nov 2012 08:55 PM |
That TOTALLY sounds like something I would like! Although,can you tell me about factions? Also,is their a Reputation and Good/Evil thing like in Fallout(Or every other RPG for that matter.)) |
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| 07 Nov 2012 08:56 PM |
| Interresting.Can you tell me about the Empire and the Stormcloaks? |
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| 07 Nov 2012 09:07 PM |
There's not really a predefined "morality" system. However, Morrowind and Oblivion both feature a reputation system. The player does make a lot of choices, though, according to whatever choice they decide their character would make. They don't all significantly affect gameplay, but they certainly add to roleplaying.
Okay, so Skyrim is a part of the Empire of Tamriel and has ruled over it for a very, very long time. However, many people want to secede because they feel their Nordic way of life is at risk. See, worship of the deity Talos was banned by the Empire. Talos is a BIG DEAL, especially in Skyrim. Basically, he was a man who was so great, that he ascended among the Divines (the Empire's deities) and joined them, with the Eight Divines becoming Nine. He was also the first emperor of the Septim dynasty of emperors, known as the Third Empire's first and greatest ruler.
Now, this makes the Empire seem like jerks for prohibiting freedom of religion, but they were coerced into doing this. Enter the Thalmor, a group of Elven supremacists. They invaded the Empire and nearly destroyed it. Rather than risk more lives, the Empire chose to agree to a treaty known as the White-Gold Concordat, named after the famous tower that it was signed at. Basically, this treaty gave the Thalmor absolute authority to stamp out worship of Talos(Note: The Empire never really enforces this ban, and many even wear Amulets of Talos).
Enter Ulfric Stormcloak. He protested the Emperor's agreeing to this treaty, and attempted to break away from the Empire. Actually, he challenged the high king to a duel in an attempt to gain the throne. Whether his victory was legitimate or not was disputable, as he used a Shout to give himself an edge in the duel. However, after the king's death, the city of Solitude (capital of Skyrim and headquarters of the Imperial Legion) was in uproar. Ulfric managed to escape and, through his charisma, converted half of Skyrim to join him in his cause.
There are a couple of secrets about Ulfric that I won't spoil; read the Thalmor Dossier on him in the quest titled "Diplomatic Immunity" if you want to find out.
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| 07 Nov 2012 09:08 PM |
The game will scream at you to join one or the other.
Stormcloaks are, essentially, the rebellion.
Empire is the LOL-EMPIRE-THAT-NEEDS-TO-EAT-EVERY-COUNTRY-EVER faction of the game. |
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| 07 Nov 2012 09:09 PM |
| One thing is that many players hate the Empire because of the game's opening, in which the Empire almost executes you despite your not even being on the list. However, this is purely the captain of this group's decision, and it is clear that most of the soldiers are upset about this clear breach of protocol. |
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| 07 Nov 2012 09:11 PM |
I hate both factions so.
Nothing quite like being 100% neutral. |
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| 07 Nov 2012 09:12 PM |
| So,which one has a nobler cause and does things more for good and the people? |
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| 07 Nov 2012 09:13 PM |
@eap- Well, that's what the Thalmor want, for the war to keep going without either side winning. A victory for either side would be detrimental for them (as is specifically mentioned in one of their dossiers in the embassy). |
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| 07 Nov 2012 09:14 PM |
They both have their "Good" periods, and bad.
Really, most of what you do is in a moral gray area, considering that no matter which way you go, scores of people will die by your hand. (mostly soldiers though.) |
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| 07 Nov 2012 09:15 PM |
| Well,there is a differance between killing people who murder and pillage and killing those who protect the people. |
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| 07 Nov 2012 09:16 PM |
@TheAsassin
I also dislike the thalmor.
Really, most of the factions, I heavily dislike.
I'd rather just avoid the entire war, and do my own thing. |
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| 07 Nov 2012 09:16 PM |
| The Imperials are the only good choice. I can't believe I'm debating this horrible game but the Stormcloaks were arrogant and selfish. They would never be able to take the Thalmor, the Imperials would if they had Skyrim [which was always theirs, Skyrim and the Nords came from cyrodill] since they had more manpower and resources. |
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