Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

[Flightwhite24]

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I was looking at the strategy guide in GS the other day, that thing is as thick as an old encyclopedia

Thick is an understatement. 653 pages to be exact

I originally purchased the regular edition but gave that to my son and told the wife this is what I am getting myself for X-mas. Came with a downloadable online map and the book itself is a "Masterpiece". A little pricey at $39.99 but I had a coupon for $10 off and with the Powerup Rewards card for an additional 10% off I got it for $25 plus tax. Helluva an investment imo. Can't stop reading this thing. Now all I need is a picture frame for my canvas-like map.

[Chizzypoof]

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I think they only start showing up in dungeons once a certain level threshold is passed. I'm 45 and still haven't seen them in a random drop and only found the one I have in a shop

I powered leveled to 56 after finishing the main quest. Deadric Arrows still don't show up in abundance. When I see any, it may be 4 or 5 in the quill. I think I have 60 total.

[Sandman42]

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Hmm, I'm at 36-37 and found daedric arrows in 2 straight dungeons. Those dwarven centurions had a nice stock of them.

I did just finish some Daedric quest and got the staff Wabberjack. Makes the game that much more crazy.

[Armor and Sword]

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The only thing pissing me off is the freezing. Happens far too often now.

85 hours in.

I have an average of 2-3 freezes per playing session. Just really friggin annoying and a royal pain in the ***.

Other than that....what's not to like. This is video game crack at it's finest.

[Burns11]

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The only thing pissing me off is the freezing. Happens far too often now.

85 hours in.

I have an average of 2-3 freezes per playing session. Just really friggin annoying and a royal pain in the ***.

Other than that....what's not to like. This is video game crack at it's finest.

On the off hand, how many saves do you have? At one point my game started to chug, I deleted most of the saves (I kept 5 set saves and then the three auto saves) and never had another problem (got the platinum trophy at 111 hours).

[DarthRambo]

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Does anyone else get cold chills when in first person view walking through a dark cave or dungeon? I've definitely been caught off guard plenty of times and it made me jump lol. This game can be "scary" if played alone in the dark!!

[Armor and Sword]

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On the off hand, how many saves do you have? At one point my game started to chug, I deleted most of the saves (I kept 5 set saves and then the three auto saves) and never had another problem (got the platinum trophy at 111 hours).

I only keep 2-3 saves and a couple of auto saves like you.

PS3.

I still get freezes. The game is sensitive I notice when you enter a new area and go to your quest menu or items....freeze. Or when you enter a new inn or a home....freeze.

[TeddyKGB]

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Level 24 now and I'm absolutely annihilating the enemy. Ebony bow, +archery gear out the wazoo, and high-level sneak skills. I'm struggling to remember the last time I got hit The toughest parts of the game for me these days are when I'm out in the wilderness.

[DarthRambo]

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I feel kind bad for using it, but then again not so much; but did anyone...

Spoiler

use Faendel, of Riverwood to train your archery up to level 50? Doing so by hacing him follow you and after you train 5x per level you "trade items" and take back your gold each time. I got to level 50 in archery and was at like level 9 or 10 when finished. Archery isn't my primary skill, so I don't feel too bad doing it.

[Burns11]

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I only keep 2-3 saves and a couple of auto saves like you.

PS3.

I still get freezes. The game is sensitive I notice when you enter a new area and go to your quest menu or items....freeze. Or when you enter a new inn or a home....freeze.

I only had the game freeze once, during a load screen. The game will stall for a second if you try to go to the menus while it is autosaving, but once it saves it would resume just fine.

[Beantown]

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Hmm, I'm at 36-37 and found daedric arrows in 2 straight dungeons. Those dwarven centurions had a nice stock of them.

I did just finish some Daedric quest and got the staff Wabberjack. Makes the game that much more crazy.

Still no Daedric arrows, however I do now possess a matching Daedric Bow/Sword, both at the Legendary level, to go along with my Legendary Ebony Bow/Sword as my weapons.

This game is awesome.

[shorty12345]

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Just got this game for X-Mas...been playing it non-stop. I've died about 5 times is that normal?!?!?

[LambertandHam]

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Just got this game for X-Mas...been playing it non-stop. I've died about 5 times is that normal?!?!?

Wandering into a place you're not supposed to be level wise, only to die a horrible death is part of the fun

[GOBLUE_08]

Just got this game for X-Mas...been playing it non-stop. I've died about 5 times is that normal?!?!?

Definitely normal until you learn what to stay away from early in the game. Some things you just dont fool with until you get stronger.

[opd897]

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I received a gift card for Christmas and am considering buying this game due to the greatness of many reviews and what you guys are saying on the board here.

Problem is that I'm not much of an RPG person. I tried the last game, Elder Scrolls? and just couldn't get into it.

Is this game like that one? It seems like the last one I got really bored with it. Too much wandering and trying to figure out what to do next and not enough action for me. I may just have to rent it and see.

Anyone here like this game but didn't care for the last one?