I was never able to finish either Oblivion or Morrowind. I did manage complete Fallout 3, so hopefully Skyrim will be a better experience. I hope they learned a few things from Obsidian in regards to story-telling and such.

But really, Gamebryo is insanely old to the point where the animation quality and physics can even hinder the gameplay (flying Grizzly Bears, oh joy!). I'm also willing to bet idTech5 has much better/easier tools, so switching to another engine shouldn't be that much of a stretch.

Id Tech 5 is best suited for action games, not large freeroaming simulators. So it's only logical that Beth uses Gamebryo again, however they certainly modified it so I'm not worried about that aspect. More worried about the quality of writing and quests and stuff.

Considering what ID's first game on it is going to be, they apparently disagree with you.

 

On Gamebryo, as Mythbusters have shown us, you can polish poop - it's still poop, though.

I just hope that they don't drop the FO3 improvements just because this is an Elder Scrolls game. I've had this feeling that they made FO3 the way it was, because it was FO. But don't have any intent of bringing over any of the rp improvements to the Elder Scrolls series.

 

Id Tech 5 is best suited for action games, not large freeroaming simulators.

 

I've alway got the impression from Rage that it was open and freeroaming.

I just hope that they don't drop the FO3 improvements just because this is an Elder Scrolls game. I've had this feeling that they made FO3 the way it was, because it was FO. But don't have any intent of bringing over any of the rp improvements to the Elder Scrolls series.

 

Id Tech 5 is best suited for action games, not large freeroaming simulators.

 

I've alway got the impression from Rage that it was open and freeroaming.

And Bos Hybrid gets the award for actually knowing what he is talking about and still not stating it as an absolute fact!

So we have a game Elder scrolls game that takes place in what one would describe as northern scandinavia. Mountains and spruce tress as far the eye can see, yay! (meh)

I liked Morrowind and Oblivion. So it is safe to say that I will most likely buy Skyrim.

 

I'd like to see a better story, a more varied enviroments and better balance for the levelling system. If this happens, I am more than happy, Gamebryo or not.

Where are the screens. I see nothing except a logo.

Voice acting was pretty gross. Even in a trailer.

Did you just diss Max von Sydow? I'm pretty sure that's one of the seven deadly sins.

Business as usual around these here parts.

Edited December 12, 201015 yr by virumor

The voice acting seemed okay to me. Of course, it's an empty non-descriptive CGI trailer. Who cares about those? Well, everyone, and that's fairly sad. Waiting for some screenshots/news.

Oh my god. Craptastic.

Skyrim info coming soon

 

(in before funcroc)

Well, Skyrim is my favourite part of the Elder Scrolls universe, so I can't be too disappointed. But like others, I was wishing for ID tech instead of the.. not so spectacular Gamebryo engine. I mean, going from New Vegas to Two Worlds 2 was an eye opener.

Wait, they're still using the Gamebryo engine? Why wouldn't they want to move away from an engine where they can't even program AI that can use ladders. And yes, after playing Two Worlds 2, it'll be somewhat difficult to go back to that engine for a game, although I'm enjoying my time with FNV

Edited December 12, 201015 yr by SadExchange

https://twitter.com/#!/Bethblog/status/14010984884604929

Seeing lots of speculation about #tesv game engine. It's brand new... and it's spectacular!

Edited December 12, 201015 yr by Bendu

I downloaded Nehrim last night, though I probably won't get a chance to play for another week.

 

Oblivion grew on me - the OOO mod helped a lot, though I still think Morrowind was a lot better.

 

Did I not read somewhere that the company behind Gamebryo went bust? Or am I confusing it with something else.

https://twitter.com/#!/Bethblog/status/14010984884604929

Seeing lots of speculation about #tesv game engine. It's brand new... and it's spectacular!

Maybe now people can shut up already?

Look forward to learning about this, actually. Morrowind was excellent and while Oblivion/FO3 were meh, inbetween those two I thought Bethesda showed some improvement. If Todd Howard wasn't still at the helm I'd be even more optimistic..

Todd Howard was tester of Arena, quest designer of Daggerfall and project lead of Morrowind & Redguard.

Edited December 12, 201015 yr by virumor

Did I not read somewhere that the company behind Gamebryo went bust? Or am I confusing it with something else.

that's right, had been posted here last month

Maybe now people can shut up already?

I think, Bethesda confirmed they would be using a modified version of Gamebryo not so long ago. maybe this is just a PR stunt?

Todd Howard was tester of Arena, quest designer of Daggerfall and project lead of Morrowind & Redguard.

he didn't lead the Oblivion team? hmmm

Edited December 12, 201015 yr by sorophx

I wonder how many times the game will be delayed. Wasn't Oblivion delayed multiple times?

Todd Howard was tester of Arena, quest designer of Daggerfall and project lead of Morrowind & Redguard.

he didn't lead the Oblivion team? hmmm

Either him or Ken Rolston.

 

I wonder how many times the game will be delayed. Wasn't Oblivion delayed multiple times?

They set out the release date for 11.11.11

 

If they're that bold to set a release one year ahead then they better hold onto it.

I hope you're right, but I have a feeling we might atleast see one delay.

It's a new engine.

 

I guess this is why they let Pete Hines do the talking, the previous statement was about as nonsense as it got.

I downloaded Nehrim last night, though I probably won't get a chance to play for another week.

 

 

Despite being built out of the exact same blocks as Oblivion, Nehrim is tons better (although it still suffers from some err many of Oblivion's shortcomings). WHich just shows that there is a decent game inside Oblivion. Somewhere.