TranceVance Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 New Skyrim Information Includes Necromancy, Improved Combat AI, and Horse Theft I always look forward to delivering new information about Skyrim by the bucketload. In the new issue of OXM, which contains a preview of the game, the developers at Bethesda provided a flurry of new gameplay details that should pique the interest of anyone who's been following the series and the game's development thus far.Without further ado, here's what's interesting: Necromancy Players indulging in the Necromantic arts will be able to resurrect chickens and harvest their eggs. When the player is fighting against NPC opponents proficient in Necromancy, they can resurrect their fallen allies to support them in battle—making them primary targets in any large fight. Combat AI Enemies who see their allies fall will recognize the player's strength and flee from battle if they see no hope of winning. There is an instance where bandits roll a boulder at the player from an overhanging bridge. It's an example of how environmental interaction in Skyrim is vastly improved over its predecessors. Leveling Up Leveling up is less of an automated process, allowing you to define your character as you see fit. Whenever you level up, you gain 10 points to distribute among health, magicka, or stamina. Horses and Theft Stolen horses will run away from the player when dismounted. Furthermore, a town guard will halt the player at the gate of a town and make you pay for the horse you stole earlier. Spriggans (a monster type) can heal themselves even after you think they're dead, when they curl into a fetal position. Giant mudcrabs make a return in Skyrim. Attack its weak point for massive damage. I like the sound of the dynamic change in AI combat. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navvy7 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 I'm looking forward to this one. I love a good RPG. Thanks for the heads up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daementium Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Necromancy? I will definitely combine that with the warrior hybrid I'm planning on creating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Never played an The Elder Scrolls game before; this should be interesting. I'm loving the RPG genre more and more these days. I'm not a fan of a game autoleveling for me, so that's definitely a plus. The Necromancy sounds cool too. The horse theft just sounds out-right goofy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontwaketheKIDS Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 It's been pretty amazing to see how Bethesda has honed it's skill in crafting a Western RPG over the years. Skyrim is going to be a gem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackattack1398 Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Nice new information. I've yet to play an Elder Scrolls game myself, but I've already got this one pre-ordered. I wasn't a big fan of Fallout 3, but I've been loving Action-RPGs more and more as of recent, and this game looks like a gem. ... Looks like I'm gonna have to clear out a few weekends for this one, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade_VC Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 As a huge fan of Elder Scrolls, I am so looking forward to Skyrim...thanks for the nice bit of new info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nagflar Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Such a shame I'll surely not get it early for it being a Bethesda game that'll have like 4 DLCs released in a year. Oh well, the wait will be worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_Keyser Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 I don't even have to look at previews, read reviews, nothing like that. Skyrim being one of the best games released this generation, let alone this year, is a given. Just wished I was fast enough to get myself one of the beautiful Collector's Editions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDKSimba Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 I'm so looking forward to this game. not My typical but one I'm very interested in. so any and all info is always welcomed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 I was on their website yesterday and saw the 3-part demo, and it looks amazing. The world is so vast and detailed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlteredFormula Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 I was on their website yesterday and saw the 3-part demo, and it looks amazing. The world is so vast and detailed. Hitman, If you've not played Oblivion, this is going to blow you away. With your recently found love of RPG's I expect you to become for this game, as Nero was for Demons Souls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Hitman, If you've not played Oblivion, this is going to blow you away. With your recently found love of RPG's I expect you to become for this game, as Nero was for Demons Souls. Yeah, just the demo was very impressive. I certainly am starting to love RPG's more and more these days. I'm eagerly anticipating this as much as I am Dark Souls ... well, maybe not as much, but pretty damn close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furbeach Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 I can't even contain my excitement for this game. It's what an RPG SHOULD be. Will be sinking my whole life into it when it comes out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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