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Road to Skyrim: Todd Howard interview

At least one could directly or indirectly kill most of those characters.

Web spell would've made things much easier.

One drow can pick up Tomi as henchman, the other one Linu. It's not exactly a problem.

This has been a plothole ever since BG2. I'd think the Academy would make it standard procedure to cast a Detect Alignment/Detect Illusion spell on any new applicant to prevent Luskan spies, Zentharim, or any other evil faction, from infiltrating.

At least the avatars are good in NWN.

The problem is I'm limited a bit by the maximum allowance of ten screenshots per post. The game is very dialogue heavy.

It's almost impossible to beat the dragons as a pure fighter, without a party to back you up. Your only hope as a fighter type is hoping that Linu pulls a Harm spell out of her hat. That's why clerics/druids are so overpowered. They basically one-shot dragons with Harm and liches with Heal.

I see you've decided to go through with the NWN LP. Would there be an interest here for a Drakensang: River of TIme LP? Almost nobody is going to play this game anyways, and I was planning on doing another playthrough.

I was hoping I could sucker you into it, can't stand the game myself and I had very bad experiences with it, but I'd love to see someone else do it I'd do it, but only with a cleric or druid. Also, HotU is pretty bad. 2/3 of the game is a watered down version of BG2 and the rest consists of literally following a breadcrumb trail on the ground, solving cringe-worthy puzzles and mowing down hordes of baalors (granted though, at least baalors are better than epic level gnolls).

What the hell.

Morrowind had so many great characters. I loved that cantankerous Telvanni master in Tel Naga, and the crazy chick in Tel Branora that would flip out after she told you to wear her clothes. Divayth Fyr was great as well, basically the Elminster of the Elder Scrolls universe. And of course, Vivec. The Lusty Argonian Maid by Crassius Curio A (mercifully short) excerpt from Crassius Curio's bawdy play Act IV, Scene III, continued Lifts-Her-Tail: Certainly not, kind sir! I am here but to clean your chambers. Crantius Colto: Is that all you have come here for, little one? My chambers? Lifts-Her-Tail: I have no idea what it is you imply, master. I am but a poor Argonian maid. Crantius Colto: So you are, my dumpling. And a good one at that. Such strong legs and shapely tail. Lifts-Her-Tail: You embarrass me, sir! Crantius Colto: Fear not. You are safe here with me. Lifts-Her-Tail: I must finish my cleaning, sir. The mistress will have my head if I do not! Crantius Colto: Cleaning, eh? I have something for you. Here, polish my spear. Lifts-Her-Tail: But it is huge! It could take me all night! Crantius Colto: Plenty of time, my sweet. Plenty of time. END OF ACT IV, SCENE III

1) one character + one AI controlled companion or companion in co-op 2) am not familiar with the game you mention, but it seems it's like Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance

A Jedi consular/jedi master rarely needs more than one LS to take out rooms. Especially with that force damage-boosting technique. Anyway, initial stats don't matter much since with all the crafting & overpowered gear you will eventually raise all your attributes over 20 without even trying.

That may be a Daedric ruin. Which reminds me, it would be nice if (limited) Levitation is back in, similar to Risen. Morrowind had a lot of instances where the Z-axis was put to good use.

Worst. Avatars. Ever.

Apparently the Aerie/Na'vi clone is supposed to be the mage apprentice from the Dalish origin. I didn't even recognize her.

There was always something interesting to find in FO3's random locations, like notes, terminals, schematics, bobbleheads, unique weapons... NV has many empty locations that feel added just to fill up the world. Like that building south of New Vegas that's nothing but one floor with a few giant ants. In FO3 such a location doesn't even get named. In NV, ultimately there is hardly anything of interest outside the main quest, FO3 is the reverse. NV even punishes exploration since all faction (fetch) quests take one all across the map anyway, meaning people that already explored the entire map before hitting the main quest Bethesda-style got served the boring cake. Anyway, (preliminary) Skyrim map:

Don't Elves have the same lifespan as humans in DA? Hawke's voice acting is really bland, worse than Shepard. With the British accent, it sounds like watching a documentary on the BBC. Hopefully female Hawke will be better.

I'm (re)playing Summoner and the combat is pretty similar to the Witcher, having to press at the right time to 'chain' attacks. I forgot how much fun it is to sneak around with the thief and backstab. The Witcher 1 sorely misses stealth, it's good that the sequel will expand the gameplay at least a bit.

Behind the scenes of Skyrim