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Re: Discussion on TES V: Skyrim
« Reply #495 on: November 10, 2011, 08:48:22 am »

It has arrived, but then this happened.

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I guess I have to wait.  ::)
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Re: Discussion on TES V: Skyrim
« Reply #496 on: November 10, 2011, 09:04:29 am »

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Re: Discussion on TES V: Skyrim
« Reply #497 on: November 10, 2011, 09:55:47 am »

VPN powaaaaa: Skyrim unlocked, installed and ready to be played. I loaded it just to see the menu (no CTD, that's neat). Now I just need to leave my office earlier today. 8)
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Re: Discussion on TES V: Skyrim
« Reply #498 on: November 10, 2011, 10:10:37 am »

It's downloading!!!!!11
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Re: Discussion on TES V: Skyrim
« Reply #499 on: November 10, 2011, 10:12:38 am »

Preloaded into Steam. So, now we play the waiting game...

...the waiting game sucks, I wanna play Skyrim ;_;
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Re: Discussion on TES V: Skyrim
« Reply #500 on: November 10, 2011, 10:59:48 am »

It's Thursday, guess I should be checking this topic out a bit to see what people think of it.

Also, now I'm not sure if/when I get the game I should get it on Steam or in a box. I have ES3 and 4 in boxes, so it would kinda be nice to have the fifth as well. On the other hand I was hoping to wait until Christmas when I'm hoping ES5 goes on sale on Steam.

If that's what I go for I'm going to have to try my best to avoid pretty much everywhere that talks about it, I don't want surprises to be spoiled, but I do want to know if people genuinely think it's worth my money or not.

EDIT: RPS seems to like the game so far over the course of 4 days of gameplay.

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Of course, listing all this epic quantity means little without addressing the rather more nebulous question of its quality. I’ll admit, I’m in the camp that believes Bethesda’s games have been on a downward slide since the hallowed Morrowind. I got plenty out of Oblivion (especially the thieves’ and assassins’ guilds arcs) but it did feel hollow, bland and awkward compared to its predecessor. Fallout 3 I found boring, contrived and clumsy, though I deeply wanted to like it. I seriously worried Skyrim would, for all its talk of lavishness, depth and dragons, continue the transformation into a trudging, consolified action game filled with clunky acting. It does not. It slams on the brakes then reverses at dangerous speed back into Morrowind territory. Some things are lost (e.g. Persuasion is a sadly watered-down, irregular affair now mostly to do with shopping), many things are changed (e.g. recharging magic items can be done anywhere) and it’s certainly not as weird (no flying or Siltstriders), but it truly reclaims that sense of being in another world, rather than a generic soft-focus, over-familiar fantasyscape.

This was what I was worried about, I feel I can relax a bit now.
« Last Edit: November 10, 2011, 11:04:12 am by OzyTheSage »
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Re: Discussion on TES V: Skyrim
« Reply #501 on: November 10, 2011, 11:00:04 am »

So hey, since the game isn't out yet and all...
What do you think are my chances of still getting the preorder bonus if I preorder it today? :P
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Re: Discussion on TES V: Skyrim
« Reply #502 on: November 10, 2011, 11:12:06 am »

Zero.
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Re: Discussion on TES V: Skyrim
« Reply #503 on: November 10, 2011, 11:27:56 am »

I unlocked it early using a VPN and Australian server. I am a bad, bad man. I guess I should join the thieves guild.

EDIT: To stem some of the PM's, I couldn't find a free VPN that had a server in New Zealand/Australia so I signed up for one for $9.99 and then cancelled and used their 48 hour refund. Not sure if it will work if a bunch of us do it, but it was OverPlay VPN.
« Last Edit: November 10, 2011, 11:34:45 am by hemmingjay »
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Re: Discussion on TES V: Skyrim
« Reply #504 on: November 10, 2011, 11:47:23 am »

Steam tells me I have to wait until 22:00 to play. Damn.
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Re: Discussion on TES V: Skyrim
« Reply #505 on: November 10, 2011, 11:49:51 am »

I am gonna have to wait up to a week after it is released to get it.  Having an empty bank account sucks :(

Really looking forward to it though, I want it now  :'(
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Re: Discussion on TES V: Skyrim
« Reply #506 on: November 10, 2011, 11:50:06 am »

Steam tells me I have to wait until 22:00 to play. Damn.
Fly over to Valve and take Gaben hostage.
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Re: Discussion on TES V: Skyrim
« Reply #507 on: November 10, 2011, 11:52:41 am »

I unlocked it early using a VPN and Australian server. I am a bad, bad man. I guess I should join the thieves guild.

EDIT: To stem some of the PM's, I couldn't find a free VPN that had a server in New Zealand/Australia so I signed up for one for $9.99 and then cancelled and used their 48 hour refund. Not sure if it will work if a bunch of us do it, but it was OverPlay VPN.
I shall try this when I get home.
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Re: Discussion on TES V: Skyrim
« Reply #508 on: November 10, 2011, 11:55:42 am »

Steam tells me I have to wait until 22:00 to play. Damn.
Fly over to Valve and take Gaben hostage.
By the time I capture him, the game will be unlocked already. So, unfortunately, no.
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Re: Discussion on TES V: Skyrim
« Reply #509 on: November 10, 2011, 11:57:46 am »

I was getting stoked for an all-nighter at midnight unlock...

*googles UK Unlock time* "8:00am"

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