I watch the trailer now - the second one with the footage - and it's kinda odd. I've put over 500 hours into Skyrim. I've played dozens of mods, been almost everywhere (still haven't done dark brotherhood??!?), and yet I watch that trailer and still marvel.

For some reason, the trailer seems to make Skyrim seem ... more fantastical than it really is. I watch the trailer and think, "oh that's so cool, I can't wait to go there/do that," yet when I go/do that thing, it's just ... "oh, this again."

For example, watching the camera pan over whiterun in the trailer just makes me think "wow, what a detailed city, so authentic looking!"
Then of course I actually visit whiterun and I barely even look around. I just sprint to wherever I'm going and stuff all my loot down the throat of some vendor.

I think it's in the detail. The trailer views the city from above, for one thing. Plus, in the trailer you don't have anywhere to go, or anything to do. You are just looking at the city and trying to enjoy it for what it is. So what the heck is wrong with me? Why can't I slow down and enjoy the world of Skyrim the way the trailer paints it?

Start roleplaying

Isn't that the entire point of trailers?

How often do you watch a movie trailer and go, "Oh, that looks awesome!" Only to sit down, watch the movie, and realize it totally svcks?

For instance, when I fight dragons it doesn't feel anywhere near as epic as when he fought one.

that's pretty much advertising on a whole-all covered over with stuff that makes it look more awesome

That happens often,But in this case skyrim didnt svck for me.

I didn't mean to imply that Skyrim svcked. It was just the idea that the trailer often makes something look better than it really is.

I know And i agree.

Trite and overused, but familiarity can breed contempt. Remember the first time you left the IC sewers? Remember the third time?
Part of the problem may be the shiny(ish, depending on your viewpoint) graphics and the, imho, wonderful art direction. The world is there, in all it's audio-visual in-your-face-epic glory, no need for your imagination to fill in any gaps. You see it once, you see the same thing a second time. Only differences in the experience are internal to your character.

That might be part of it, but let's be honest. Fighting a dragon in the game, even the first time, was never as dramatic as it was in the trailer. The reason for that probably has more to do with the fact that the trailer is a cinematic experience, which is very different from the experience of actually playing the game.

This is the effect trailers have in general.

Try playing the music when your fighting one on master, use only a steel sword, hunting bow and your perks and wits. Also only wear crappy gear like leather or iron or something. Dual-wield a pair of iron daggers, dragonrend his but to the ground then go to town on his hide.

Note: You will probably die when doing this, but if you beat it, it's epic.

that's kind of what trailers is supposed to do

The trailers were all great... they didn't hype the game like I thought they would. Game play... a few disappointments not counting bugs. It's like Mitheledh said... some trailers make something seem epic.. only to disappoint.

To me, it's because when you're playing the game, your mind is set on all manner of different things. What quest you're doing, where are the shops, what are those NPC's yapping about, there's that beggar, creepy old lady wanting to talk to me for a good deed ect. Your appreciation for the game is spread out and distracted amongst multiple things, where as the trailer(s) is simply marvel at these brief clips, listen to this main theme.

The first few times I visit a location I did experience that sense of wonder that the trailer also provided. But after a while you get used to it, same with the trailer, try watching it 5 times in a row.

I don't think this is strange at all. However should you want to regain some of that sense of wonder than roleplaying a character is a good way to do it. Really roleplay: have your mind be the mind of your character. Give yourself an assignment. For example if you're roleplaying a legion deserter than be on the lookout for Imperial soldiers. Then when you reach Whiterun you'll experience it as if you're their for the first time (if your character is new to Skyrim). You'll be walking around the marketplace trying to blend in because that is what you're trying to do. In the proces you'll find new details to marvel at as well as new purpose to the game.

I still occasionally stop in my travels and just look around the landscape and marvel at it, music gently lilting in the background.

It has its limits, gaffs and blunders, but the novelty of it has yet to wear off for me. That could be that I've only played ~100 hours on my first run and haven't finished the MQ (not even close I surmise).

Trailers are developed to present their product in the most favorable light possible. Some meet or exceed their advertising. Many fall short.

This, or at least: nearly this. You don't have to rp if you dont want, but rushing through the scenery and complaining about not enjoying the scenery is a little odd.
You have to stop running and take your time to take in the scenery and the sight. It'll improve on your overall experience, I'm sure.

Speaking of Skyrim trailers I just watched this one again while at lunch and now I can't wait to get home and play again:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FLQ4rACE-0

I feel the same. I re-watched the trailer the other day and I got goosebumps. I still love this game as much as i did the first playthrough. It is truly epic. I keep finding new things, developing new skills, running into epic battles between dragons/bears/vampires/wolves/skeevers/etc.

I have done a lot of gaming throughout the years. Skyrim is still, to me, the greatest game ever made.

Personally, it's my favorite trailer we've released since working here. Killmoms and the BGS team knocked it out of the park.

Pretty much this.

When I have to run everywhere I want to go, have to camp at night, have to hunt for food, or buy food at the inn, sit down for a mead, actually LISTEN to the stories people tell, and only walk whenever I'm in a city, I experience SO MUCH MORE!

I play like a self sufficient character, so I have to provide for myself, and then I see a lot more of Skyrim, I bathe in the rivers and hot pools, I fish, I mine etc. I try to use it all. After 300 hours on playing Skyrim I still haven't done the thieves guild, the DB or the mages guild or even finished the Companions or main quest. Too much else to see and do =)

"He" was a prerendered model. It was a cinematic.

There is definitely something to be said for good editing, cinematography, and scoring.

A little bit off topic, but here is as good as anywhere. I was actually slightly disappointed they didn't make more live action trailers. That was quite unexpected, and surprisingly good while it lasted; a live action trailer can so easily become a cheese-fest.