Elder Scrolls: Skyrim pass along recruitment thread

[Rothwell]

It's a capybara. Officially the best animal in all the world. It's basically a giant guinea pig.

 

[Vasara Glyndark]

Giant is right. They are big as some dogs.

 

[OrthodoxOxymoron]

What animal is that? On my phone it looks like a cross between a pig and a horse.

Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris -- The Capybara.

Animal endemic to and very common in South America. It is the Largest Rodent.

 

[Archon of the Black Heart]

@Rothwell
Would it be required to reveal all skills a character starts with? Or can you withhold certain parts of it like keeping a maxed out skill to yourself until it becomes relevant for the character?

 

[Rothwell]

I'd cap skills at expert level to start with and prefer transparency. But don't worry, this won't be a case of 'my points beat your points' bs in the story. It's just to give everyone a rough picture of what characters are realistically capable of and by extention the roles they'd fulfill during the war.


I'd also add I intend to hugely increase the size of skyrim. After all its meant to be a country but there's limits to what a computer can do. So it won't be 20 respawning imperials vs 20 respawning stormcloaks fighting over half demolished 'castles' the size of a paddling pool. This'll be proper medieval style pitched battles, mounted combat, and sieges with all the trimmings. More Helm's Deep scale than a jumped up schoolyard scuffle.

 

[Vasara Glyndark]

Love the line: jumped up schoolyard scuffle.

Hilarious.

 

[Rothwell]

The mercenary unit will be packed with npcs as well so feel free to add your own. :)

 

[OrthodoxOxymoron]

Is there an Embargo on when we can start statting out characters? 'Cuz I have a pretty good idea of what I'm gonna play

 

[Archon of the Black Heart]

While i agree that Skyrim, locations and battles should absolutely be more than 3 man patrols, please keep in mind that the great war took place barely 20 years prior. While numbers can be big, they should be made with that information in mind. The overall structure of the military as well by the way. There's going to be a lot more new recruits then veterans. A lot more.

 

[OrthodoxOxymoron]

While i agree that Skyrim, locations and battles should absolutely be more than 3 man patrols, please keep in mind that the great war took place barely 20 years prior. While numbers can be big, they should be made with that information in mind. The overall structure of the military as well by the way. There's going to be a lot more new recruits then veterans. A lot more.

This is a good point. It is also good to remember that the Imperial Forces stationed in Skyrim do not represent the full bulk of the Empire's military strength

 

[Rothwell]

Good points and well made. I'll scale things up but not make it ridiculous. Battles of hundreds, not thousands.

Characters thread coming up!

 

[Rothwell]

Character(s) - Skyrim- Civil War

Alrighty pals and gals this is the thread for all your Civil War creation needs. Let's see 'em. Guidelines 14 point for specialities/skills 1-Novice 2- Apprentice 3- Adept 4- Expert 5- Master (locked for starting characters) Min 4 skills, Max 7 Example: One handed- expert (4) Heavy Armour-...

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Thread is up!

 

[Archon of the Black Heart]

@OrthodoxOxymoron Wall of Storms bros coming up XD

 

[Rothwell]

Great stuff so far gents. I'll put up a second thread today regarding the npc's in the Ring of Blades.

Incidentally, anyone a fan of Berserk?

 

[Rothwell]

Character(s) - Skyrim- Civil War (NPC gallery)

Does what it says on the tin. This is a thread dedicated to the key characters in the civil war pass along. Players, feel free to add your own. With the exception of Rosh, keep officers to a cap of 12 for skill points and 8-10 for regular soldiers. min 3 skills, max 5 The Ring of Blades...

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Will be expanding this as time goes on. Feel free to add your own npcs

I'd add we should cap the points for the lower ranked members of the Circle at 8 and Officers outside of Captain Rosh at 10. After all, it'd be unrealistic to have every member on equal footing.

 

[OrthodoxOxymoron]

I consider myself a fan of Berserk, I'd say.

 

[Archon of the Black Heart]

Never seen Berserk…. but i am a passionate Dark Souls player, does that count partially? They did take quite a bit of inspiration from Berserk.

 

[Rothwell]

I'd say so. I too am a big fan of the Dark Souls series, currently trying a dagger run in 1 to stop sucking at parry/riposte.

EDIT: 2 down, 2 more officers to write up in the npc thread. Yes, we have an Orc.

 

[Archon of the Black Heart]

Don't forget the Hornet Ring, that thing makes daggers ridiculously nasty.

 

[Archon of the Black Heart]

@Rothwell
Have you planned a restoration focused NPC? I thought about doing one with a master level in restoration but nothing else and that's not involved in battles? Someone to fix us up afterwards so to speak?