Fergal Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 What did you choose? I went with Nord, just because it looks like a human; couldn't even imagine myself as a elf etc. xDHeard Nords were well rounded too, so I think it's a nice choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 Altmer. Best magic bonuses and I was going for a magic user. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mageman Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 Altmer. Best magic bonuses and I was going for a magic user.Ooooh, look at you, using the technical name. Same as me though, I'm heavy magic-based. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 Ha, I actually couldn't even remember what they were called. Had to google high elf. [/fail] 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 Well I've went through three characters so far. First one was an Imperial, second was Orc, and now I'm pure maging with Altmer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huygens Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 I choose Nord, but I'm more of a sneaky type ingame, ranging npcs from distance, so Nord is not right for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunnyPirate Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 I do not play skyrim and I actualy don't understand that much about it but I usualy in games like this chose magic based characters because I like it more so my choice would be some kind of good magic guy like David chose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergal Posted January 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 No Skyrim...? Get it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huygens Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 No Skyrim...? Get it now.no mw3? ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcherMageAssassin Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 Well, Wood elf was what I was in IV, so i decided to use it again. Great for sneak attack bonuses, and I hardly ever have to fight much at close range. I'd rather take out my enemies like some kind of fantasy ninja. If they're dead before they know I'm nearby, that just makes for more dungeon time. And dungeon time is the best kind of time! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 I'll admit that sneak/archery is the one build that I've never done, even in Oblivion. It'll probably be my next one in Skyrim though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergal Posted January 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 Never really liked being "sneaky", much rather just go all out and boom. Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcherMageAssassin Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 I was turned away from that kind of blitzing strategy by Oblivion. I would always end up spamming my system until it froze. But Skyrim is much better for more assault oriented strategy. The use of dual equipping with hands is much better than the awkward combat layout in IV.(V)_(;,,_(V) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Star Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 I chose high elf in oblivion so stuck with it in Skyrim I use a lot of magic so it's good to start off magically very strong but I also build up my one handed skill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 I chose high elf in oblivion so stuck with it in Skyrim I use a lot of magic so it's good to start off magically very strong but I also build up my one handed skillHa, yeah, I did the same thing. High Elf in Oblivion and followed it into Skyrim. As I level up I find myself using my one-handed enchanted sword more and more - magic just doesn't have the damage output that melee does in this game. It's a shame since magic was so dominant in oblivion, but I guess it's more balanced this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcherMageAssassin Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 Yeah, magic was a bit to required in Oblivion. And learning spells was not a cheap or easy process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 First Playthough-Dunmer. This was my first TES game and I thought the races were only aesthetic.Second Playthough-Breton. You can't beat 25% magic resistance. Best race in the game, as numerous guides will tell you.From my research, the best races are:1. Breton2. Orc3. Altmer4. Dunmer5. NordIn that order, except Altmer and Dunmer tie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Honestly the race you choose really doesn't matter, as your skills will all be damned near maxed by the end of the game anyway. You could make slight arguments for which has the better power, but with the exception of Breton they're all pretty much useless and most players don't even use them. At least that's been my experience. 25% magic resistance is the best power (depending on your play type), but even that isn't really worth choosing a Breton over something you'd rather play as. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 I respect your opinion, but I disagree. Although I've never played as an Orc myself, I know they have Berserker Rage, allowing you to deal double damage and take half damage for 60 seconds. This becomes BETTER as the game goes on. Dunmer is also good, since fire is a common element. All the others will become less useful with time though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Yeah, you're probably right there. I just have an inherent need to defend the "all of the races are good, choose what you want" meme since there are so many TES noobs on Yahoo answers that want you to pick everything out for them. It protects my sanity. :3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tristan Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 My current is an Orsimer, I wanted to be an elf, that looked at least a little similar to a human, but i also wanted to be strong, I went through four or five Races but I wasnt happy without the superiority of an OrsimerBesides the High Elves Looked too horse faced, please no offence to anybody, they are atill three times better with magic that the OrsimerI may be the only one here that has not played OblivionBut did u guys know that the simbol used on the case of oblivion is actually a deadric alphabet O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 I don't think anyone will take offense to debating Skyrim races. As I said earlier, my first Skyrim character was a High Elf. It did take me awhile to get the face how I wanted it, but it came out looking pretty decent/normal in the end. Something that I'm unable to do with Khajiits or Argonians.Oh, and you just reminded me that Skyrim has no (S) on the cover. Now I feel cheated, Bethesda. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tristan Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Well my friend gets upset whenever i say anything about argonians Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Ha, well in that case, most won't as long as no one insults the intelligence of someone for choosing a specific race.As far as Argonians go, I can't say I ever remember sticking with a build that used that race. Maybe it's what I'll have to use for my next thief/assassing character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 How do you quote posts? I still don't know how to do that. Anyway, to ChevyNinja, I didn't play Oblivion either. Arena(1) and Daggerfall(2) are free on the TES website. Be warned, Arena is not user friendly AT ALL while Daggerfall is full of glitches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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