Bethesda hasn't said anything about the next Elder Scrolls game or anything about the skills and how they work out.

This thread will be specifically about the Smithing skill. In Morrowind and Oblivion, the closest skill to Smithing was Armorer and that skill dealt with repairing weapons and armor rather than creating weapons, armor, and even jewelry. The repair aspect was completely absent in Skyrim, although you could improve weapons and armor.

Any speculations or wishes concerning the Smithing skill in the next Elder Scrolls title?

Only admin can approve an "official" thread, it is inappropriate for members (or even moderators) to post something "official" without explicit permission.

We also have a thread for TES VI speculation . . . although for some reason http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1385792-official-beyond-skyrim-tes-vi-10/. I'll post a new one, you're welcome to bring up smithing ideas in there when it's up.

http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1392164-official-beyond-skyrim-tes-vi-10/