Questions for Beta Testers (I will answer them.) SPOILERS : V - Skyrim

» Sat Nov 17, 2012 5:18 pm

Are there multiple variations of the same armor? For example I saw an NPC in a Dawnguard Vid wearing an one-shoulderpad version of the heavy dawnguard armor...Also I think the Light armor that Isran is wearing comes in a sleeveles version as well? I read somewhere about a Shellbug Helmet, is that a new unique Helmet.

Any screenshots of the new armors (don't care about quality) Would be very much appreciated. Oh and sorry for the tons of questions but I am really excited right now

» Sat Nov 17, 2012 4:31 pm

Oooh, Gees I dunno what side to pick.. Also on a side note do you get any special weps as a Vampire? or do you only get VL form Thanks if you can answer!

Spoiler

Dawnguard:

1: Vampire Lord (They get it as well, after completing the quest line.
2: Armored Trolls
3: Up to 5 new followers.
4: Upgraded Crossbows and Bolts and the ability to craft/buy them (Vampires cant get the upgraded ones and can't craft/buy any bolts.)
5: Smithing and Archery trainers
6: 2 Husky Pets
7: A corundum ore mine in the back of the fort
8: a full forge area with workbench/smelter/grindstone (Vamps get this too, but no smelter)
9: Dawnguard Heavy/Light Armors, Heavy Shield, Warhammer (2H) and Axe (1h) (Technically, Vampires can get these by killing any DG member)

Vampires:

1: Vampire Lord (obviously)
2: Blood Potions (for feeding, which are useless since nobody attacks you on stage 4)
3: 2 Death Hound pets
4: Vampire Lord relics (rings/amulets) that upgrade your Vamp powers.

Anything I didn't list, both sides can get pretty much.

» Sat Nov 17, 2012 1:19 pm

Oooh, Gees I dunno what side to pick..
Also on a side note do you get any special weps as a Vampire? or do you only get VL form
Thanks if you can answer! :smile:

The dawngaurd side is really fun in my opinion. I feel bad that is get's outshined by the transformation. It has very interesting characters. It's sorta reminds me of early dark brotherhood but the good guy version. As a vampire though you tend to focus more around magic so most items gear towards that. mainly these rings that boost the power of your vampire form.

» Sat Nov 17, 2012 7:35 pm

A very NON spoiler question, how big is FV compared to point look out?

It is prettier...size comparison...FV is better vertically but it is not as flat or wide

» Sat Nov 17, 2012 8:25 pm

Are there multiple variations of the same armor? For example I saw an NPC in a Dawnguard Vid wearing an one-shoulderpad version of the heavy dawnguard armor...Also I think the Light armor that Isran is wearing comes in a sleeveles version as well? I read somewhere about a Shellbug Helmet, is that a new unique Helmet.

Any screenshots of the new armors (don't care about quality) Would be very much appreciated. Oh and sorry for the tons of questions but I am really excited right now

All the DG armors are different depending on color. the red light armor has no sleeves for instance. Shellbug Helm is a craftable chiton helm

» Sat Nov 17, 2012 12:26 pm

A very NON spoiler question, how big is FV compared to point look out?

I've never played point lookout, but I can tell you that FV alone is bigger than Blackreach, and it has ridiculous amounts of caves/various areas in and around it that are new as well, and all connected.

» Sat Nov 17, 2012 11:33 am

It is prettier...size comparison...FV is better vertically but it is not as flat or wide

How much are we talking about here, in total landmass, 4/6? 5/6?

» Sat Nov 17, 2012 4:19 pm

How much are we talking about here, in total landmass, 4/6? 5/6?

It is bigger than Black reach but it has cliffs and caves and secrets and awesomness

» Sat Nov 17, 2012 8:10 am

All the DG armors are different depending on color. the red light armor has no sleeves for instance. Shellbug Helm is a craftable chiton helm

Cool, ty!!!
Also the new falmer armors, are they identical (visually) to the one found in the vanilla game?

» Sat Nov 17, 2012 5:03 pm

It is bigger than Black reach but it has cliffs and caves and secrets and awesomness

Okay sounds good

» Sat Nov 17, 2012 7:09 am

Okay,So you can be at the dawnguard side and be a vampire later?

Yes, members on the Dawnguard side have the chance to turn into VLs two times:

Spoiler

1st time is a choice to turn into a Vampire as a means to entering the Soul Cairn instead of having your soul trapped.

2nd time is after you beat the questline, Serana can change you whenever you like at this point.

» Sat Nov 17, 2012 4:41 am

Cool, ty!!!
Also the new falmer armors, are they identical (visually) to the one found in the vanilla game?

There is a new high-level heavy armor used by the falmer now. Also 1 obtainable set of Ancient Falmer armor which is like white Elven armor

» Sat Nov 17, 2012 7:23 am

Vampires get a new make over as well. I will try to upload a video of the quet "Awakening" and "The Bloodstone Chalice" for you guys to see.

» Sat Nov 17, 2012 9:06 am

So wait, the vampires get the shorter end of the stick?

I thought they would be equal because vampires were the main focus.

» Sat Nov 17, 2012 2:21 pm

Can you turn back into a vampire lord if you say complete DG then do the Companions and get transformed into a werewolf, can you then go back into a vampire lord form?

» Sat Nov 17, 2012 5:39 pm

There is a new high-level heavy armor used by the falmer now. Also 1 obtainable set of Ancient Falmer armor which is like white Elven armor

HOLY CRAP, WHITE ELVEN ARMOUR?!

» Sat Nov 17, 2012 8:07 pm

Can you turn back into a vampire lord if you say complete DG then do the Companions and get transformed into a werewolf, can you then go back into a vampire lord form?

Yes getting re-turned into VL and WW cancels out the previous

» Sat Nov 17, 2012 6:13 am

Cool, ty!!! Also the new falmer armors, are they identical (visually) to the one found in the vanilla game?

They are new.

The Heavy Falmer Armor/Hardened Falmer Armor are full sets of chitin armor (new look entirely) that are identical to each other, but the Hardened has more armor rating, IIRC.

The Ancient Falmer Armor has 3/4 pieces (There is no helm) and it is

Spoiler

An ancient Snow Elven/Falmer armor, as the name suggests. It doesn't use chitin, but is actually the armor the true falmer used before they were corrupted by the dwemer

» Sat Nov 17, 2012 12:30 pm

Can you turn back into a vampire lord if you say complete DG then do the Companions and get transformed into a werewolf, can you then go back into a vampire lord form?

Yar. Serana can transform you.

» Sat Nov 17, 2012 2:43 pm

HOLY CRAP, WHITE ELVEN ARMOUR?!

It is so beautiful you will make a Snow Elf character just for it...i did

» Sat Nov 17, 2012 7:08 pm

FV is a large hidden area in Skyrim where the temple of Auriel is.
VL form is obtained by joining the Volkihar. Glowy eyes are now default for ALL Vamps in the game. VL Vamp and Thin-Blood Vamps are the same besides the Thin-Bloods cant turn into the VL

Yeah, this is what svcked. By bye Sith eyes...

» Sat Nov 17, 2012 4:55 pm

Larkon seeks the phophecy to free his people butt has let it become a sick obsession. However there is more to the prophecy.

Spoiler

Basicly the prophecy was written by someone who wanted to get vengence upon a god. To try and ruin the connection they had to the world.

I wouldn't say we learn that much about their past... I never really delved to much into the storyline for vampres though. I tried but I'm more of a Dawngaurd sorta guy.

What exactly is the prophecy?

You gotta remember I've only heard rumors in every direction and haven't played the DLC, so I basically know nothing of the storyline; I can only assume.

» Sat Nov 17, 2012 7:17 pm

So wait, the vampires get the shorter end of the stick? I thought they would be equal because vampires were the main focus.

Unfortunately, yes, Dawnguard get (almost) everything that the Vampires get and more. The benefits of the Vampire side are most roleplaying. (Which is good enough for me, but I wouldn't have minded some more things to balance it out for the Vamp side.)

» Sat Nov 17, 2012 4:50 pm

So how bout them female vamp lords?

» Sat Nov 17, 2012 6:02 pm

In your opinion, which side is better? Ive just been banished from the castle, but im thinking about reloading.
But as im a wolf, i might stay with the DG (whom i think are pretty dikeish tbh)
Also, i loath the Vigilants -_-