I realized this a long time ago but the sprinting animations aren't that athletic. It looks like someone who has never done anything athletic in their life. I played varsity football in high school and if anybody ran like that they would get there ass kicked.

I'd wager the guys at Bethesda are all nerds, do you really think they'd know or care how a jock runs like?

Yes i'm sure we can all expect everyone to just *know* the proper running form.

Okay probably not. But if they are making a game that is after a heroic person (PC) then you would think they'd add a little athleticism... not hating on nerds or anything. A lot of the buddies I have are guys who never played sports.

I couldn't agree more. Especially the DW sprinting animation. I realize it supposed to be some sort of Ninja sprint but it reminds me of this guy...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FLBhUGWJLc

I wonder how a person clad in very heavy armor should run like?

Like a person in heavy armor i guess... im not really sure what that looks like.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmCp4aeHwzw

They haven't changed the running animations too much, maybe it's the engine. Oblivion, fallout 3 and skyrim are very similar regarding running.

I imagine that a guy running in heavy armor would look like a penguin, wobbling at each step and arms spread on the sides a bit. At least with armor like Daedric or Plate, though with Iron and Steel it may be more comfortable.