New GameInformer article: The Aldmeri Dominion : Othor Games

» Thu May 17, 2012 2:31 am

http://www.gameinformer.com/games/the_elder_scrolls_online/b/pc/archive/2012/05/16/elder-scrolls-online-faction-profile-aldmeri-dominion.aspx

Heer you go, thought I would share. If posted already, just let me know instead of being a jerk!

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» Thu May 17, 2012 12:08 pm

Good read, thank you for the heads up.

» Thu May 17, 2012 5:19 am

Bit disappointed about how that developed summed them up:

'We want to kill everyone that isn't us'... I don't quite think he got what thru were about.

In Skyrim, the Dominion is a copy-cat (ah...puns) one of the 2nd Era Dominion. They're depicted as these ruthless Elven Supremacisists who effectively want to put Elven kind above the previously dominant man. They want to subjugate, but not kill all other races, and restore Elven dominance such as in the 1Era. They're also trixtures. The Thalmor have this KGB-CIA take you away in the middle of the night feel. They should be intimidating and deceptive, not barbarians by saying 'we want to kill all'...

I'm sure this is just an overenthusiastic simplification on this person's part though. I hope they retain the feel they had in Skyrim, I know I loved them - or loved killing them...

» Thu May 17, 2012 4:01 am

Good read, thank you for the heads up.

Welcome

Bit disappointed about how that developed summed them up:

'We want to kill everyone that isn't us'... I don't quite think he got what thru were about.

In Skyrim, the Dominion is a copy-cat (ah...puns) one of the 2nd Era Dominion. They're depicted as these ruthless Elven Supremacisists who effectively want to put Elven kind above the previously dominant man. They want to subjugate, but not kill all other races, and restore Elven dominance such as in the 1Era. They're also trixtures. The Thalmor have this KGB-CIA take you away in the middle of the night feel. They should be intimidating and deceptive, not barbarians by saying 'we want to kill all'...

I'm sure this is just an overenthusiastic simplification on this person's part though. I hope they retain the feel they had in Skyrim, I know I loved them - or loved killing them...

Maybe the author heard wrong or Zenimax is just saying that to not confuse Skyrim players who only get the lore through Skyrim. Who knows? :shrug:

» Thu May 17, 2012 12:24 am

What's this with Falinesti stopping with its walking? It didn't do that until shortly http://www.imperial-library.info/content/pocket-guide-empire-third-edition-wild-remain-valenwood*(see current events section)

» Thu May 17, 2012 11:39 am

I can't wait for the Ebonheart Pact article on Friday.

» Wed May 16, 2012 11:19 pm

What's this with Falinesti stopping with its walking? It didn't do that until shortly http://www.imperial-library.info/content/pocket-guide-empire-third-edition-wild-remain-valenwood*(see current events section)

I think they are doing that for gameplay reasons. I have read about the walking city before and dreamed of it in a TES game, but if I assume right they dont want to do the extra work for the AI or whatever that controls the city.

» Thu May 17, 2012 12:01 pm

I think they are doing that for gameplay reasons. I have read about the walking city before and dreamed of it in a TES game, but if I assume right they dont want to do the extra work for the AI or whatever that controls the city.

Or maybe they want to leave that to Bethesda.

» Thu May 17, 2012 5:44 am

Or maybe they want to leave that to Bethesda.

I hope so...

» Thu May 17, 2012 1:43 pm

I think they are doing that for gameplay reasons. I have read about the walking city before and dreamed of it in a TES game, but if I assume right they dont want to do the extra work for the AI or whatever that controls the city.

No, I agree, it was done because of their limitations in development. A moving city is beyond the capabilities of modern mmo developers. Still, it creates lore problems.

EDIT: At least we'll get to visit the place...

» Thu May 17, 2012 4:05 am

No, I agree, it was done because of their limitations in development. A moving city is beyond the capabilities of modern mmo developers. Still, it creates lore problems.

EDIT: At least we'll get to visit the place...

Hmmm I guess we can just say it got tired and wanted to take a break :tongue: