Werewolf, Vampire, or Neither? : V

» Sun Jun 10, 2012 9:29 am

I was thinking about joining the companions, but i really wan't to become a werewolf unless I have to. What are the pros and cons of become a werewolf. From what I've heard being a vampire isn't all the great, and I got the vampirism disease in oblivion and it was a pain in the ass. So what should I do?

» Sat Jun 09, 2012 11:59 pm

Spoiler

You have to become a werewolf in order to progress, but you can cure yourself by bringing a head of a certain creature to a certain tomb. I don't want to completely spoil the ending by telling you exactly what to do.

And vampirism is not that good in my opinion.

» Sun Jun 10, 2012 5:15 am

Is the "Quest" to cure yourself really long and boring like the one to cure vampirism in Oblivion?

» Sun Jun 10, 2012 2:13 am

Eh.. Just stay as Werewolf. You will most likely never use your Wolf Form and you will have an immunity to diseases. Who cares about sleep bonuses... Only time I slept was for Dark Brotherhood to kidnap me. But then again, that's just me.

» Sun Jun 10, 2012 12:57 am

Eh.. Just stay as Werewolf. You will most likely never use your Wolf Form and you will have an immunity to diseases. Who cares about sleep bonuses... Only time I slept was for Dark Brotherhood to kidnap me. But then again, that's just me.

I'm more concerned about the afterlife thing.

» Sat Jun 09, 2012 11:38 pm

Only time I slept was for Dark Brotherhood to kidnap me.

Me too, but is that the only bad thing about becoming a werewolf

» Sun Jun 10, 2012 6:16 am

Is the "Quest" to cure yourself really long and boring like the one to cure vampirism in Oblivion?

Spoiler

It can be done simply and shortly, while doing the final quest, but if you complete that quest before curing yourself, you'll have to do a quest to help cure your friends before you can cure yourself. You might want to check the UESP for more info, I just ain't got the heart to post major spoilers here.

» Sun Jun 10, 2012 2:36 am

I'm more concerned about the afterlife thing.

I'm concerned because of the fact that Noctunal said I'm going to be her's. And the fact that Lucien mentions that I will serve Sithis like he does now. And the fact that I, being Dragonborn, have all rights to go to the Hall of Valor in the Nord's Land of the Dead. And the fact of being a Werewolf means Hircine can claim me.... Seriously, what's going to happen to me?

» Sun Jun 10, 2012 6:40 am

Me too, but is that the only bad thing about becoming a werewolf

There isn't really a bad thing about it, except you don't get sleeping bonuses. That, and NPCs that see you transform will become hostile. (except for your spouse, other werewolves, and the DB members I think)

» Sun Jun 10, 2012 1:31 am

I'm concerned because of the fact that Noctunal said I'm going to be her's. And the fact that Lucien mentions that I will serve Sithis like he does now. And the fact that I, being Dragonborn, have all rights to go to the Hall of Valor in the Nord's Land of the Dead. And the fact of being a Werewolf means Hircine can claim me.... Seriously, what's going to happen to me?

All of the above.

» Sun Jun 10, 2012 8:50 am

There isn't really a bad thing about it, except you don't get sleeping bonuses. That, and NPCs that see you transform will become hostile. (except for your spouse, other werewolves, and the DB members I think)

Actually, any NPCs who likes you enough wont attack you if they see you transform. Anyone if any of the guilds you are in will count. Almost anyone you done a quest for. (I transformed in Whiterun and the Companions, Grey-Manes, and few NPCs in town was helping me fight the Guards... )

» Sat Jun 09, 2012 9:44 pm

werewolf is fairly optional, i don't think you have to be in werewolf state more than once or twice, plus it give disease immunity, the only down side is you lose sleep bonus

edit: optional in that you don't have to transform

» Sat Jun 09, 2012 10:39 pm

I'm more concerned about the afterlife thing.

You can hide from Hircine

Anyway, I would go with vampire if they added in vampire lord since I modeled my newest character after Marcus from Underworld Evolution (who is a Nord, as my semi-newest one was modelled after me, but being a Breton Dovahkiin is a little weird to me.) Werebear is the most devastating looking though. Hope they add that one too

» Sun Jun 10, 2012 5:25 am

I'm concerned because of the fact that Noctunal said I'm going to be her's. And the fact that Lucien mentions that I will serve Sithis like he does now. And the fact that I, being Dragonborn, have all rights to go to the Hall of Valor in the Nord's Land of the Dead. And the fact of being a Werewolf means Hircine can claim me.... Seriously, what's going to happen to me?

Upon death your soul will be gang banged.

» Sun Jun 10, 2012 8:08 am

Me too, but is that the only bad thing about becoming a werewolf

Pretty much. I mean that is hardly a downside though

I'm concerned because of the fact that Noctunal said I'm going to be her's. And the fact that Lucien mentions that I will serve Sithis like he does now. And the fact that I, being Dragonborn, have all rights to go to the Hall of Valor in the Nord's Land of the Dead. And the fact of being a Werewolf means Hircine can claim me.... Seriously, what's going to happen to me?

Well considering you put down the son of the most powerful being in Mundus (Akatosh's firstborn, Alduin), you will be able to take down a Daedric Prince no problem I think. If Hircine or Nocturnal come after you, you could probably rip them a new one. Plus Akatosh is the most powerful being in Mundus, so he will get the final say of what happens to his champion

» Sun Jun 10, 2012 10:12 am

Actually, any NPCs who likes you enough wont attack you if they see you transform. Anyone if any of the guilds you are in will count. Almost anyone you done a quest for. (I transformed in Whiterun and the Companions, Grey-Manes, and few NPCs in town was helping me fight the Guards... )

I didn't know that, it's actually pretty awesome. I think I might start using Beast Form more now.

» Sat Jun 09, 2012 11:58 pm

If Hircine tries to claim my soul Kodlak owes me so I think he will have my back.

» Sun Jun 10, 2012 7:58 am

I'm concerned because of the fact that Noctunal said I'm going to be her's. And the fact that Lucien mentions that I will serve Sithis like he does now. And the fact that I, being Dragonborn, have all rights to go to the Hall of Valor in the Nord's Land of the Dead. And the fact of being a Werewolf means Hircine can claim me.... Seriously, what's going to happen to me?

when you die, you will reload the most recent save spot. problem solved. and I can't remember the last time i died (I just do hircine's quest, and she loses her hold on my afterlife)

» Sun Jun 10, 2012 9:24 am

Pretty much. I mean that is hardly a downside though

Well considering you put down the son of the most powerful being in Mundus (Akatosh's firstborn, Alduin), you will be able to take down a Daedric Prince no problem I think. If Hircine or Nocturnal come after you, you could probably rip them a new one. Plus Akatosh is the most powerful being in Mundus, so he will get the final say of what happens to his champion

Hm... I personal would pick either Hircine's Realm or the Hall of Valor... Kinda depends.. Noctunal can go shoot herself in the knee. I never returned her skeleton key.

» Sun Jun 10, 2012 9:50 am

Lol i know this is off topic but how do i get a profile signature

» Sun Jun 10, 2012 8:41 am

I didn't know that, it's actually pretty awesome. I think I might start using Beast Form more now.

Remember that they have to see you. You turn into your wolf form somewhere else then go to them; they'll attack thinking you are just some random werewolf.

» Sun Jun 10, 2012 4:53 am

I have a Pure Vampire. and a Pure Werewolf. there both pretty fun to play.

» Sat Jun 09, 2012 11:07 pm

I think I'm just going to wait a while, see what happens, and then when I get bored and want to do something, i'll become a werewolf. If I get vampirism, then i'll change into a werewolf, but i have a neckless that gives me 100% disease immunity so that shouldn't happen anytime soon.

» Sun Jun 10, 2012 7:07 am

Werewolf:

Bad thing: Accidentally hitting the 'change into a werewolf' button when you actually meant to jump down the stairs into the market at Whiterun.

Good thing: Changing into the wolfman and chasing that little snot gobbler around Solitude who says to you "I thought adventurers were supposed to look tough" (okay, requires loading a save game, but it is sooooooo satisfying).

» Sun Jun 10, 2012 2:16 am

Being a werewolf was not at all my thing. I couldn't get cured fast enough. It was just a novelty that wore off very fast. Vamps on the other hand are a lot better to RP. Especially if you play at a Stage 4 all the time. No feeding until you get the Cannibal perk. Then feeding actually helps you instead of making you weaker.