Dawnguard Gameinformer details #3 : V - Skyrim

» Fri Jun 22, 2012 12:45 pm

Will this get locked?

» Fri Jun 22, 2012 12:09 pm

Will this get locked?

you done gone and jinxed it

» Fri Jun 22, 2012 4:45 am

Will this get locked?

Why would that happen? Considering all 3 threads have been visited by 4 different mods and a Beth Dev...I think not.

» Fri Jun 22, 2012 3:47 am

Will this get locked?

We're allowed to discuss scans, just not post them or link to them.

» Fri Jun 22, 2012 3:47 am

We're allowed to discuss scans, just not post them or link to them.

Great

Can some of you fine folks link to the other two threads? The OP didn't do that in the OP, and I'd like to get every ounce of information possible.

» Fri Jun 22, 2012 5:25 am

I wonder if being a werewolf will dictate what side you must join? Evil has to join evil, and only pure " righteous " human / elf / beast race can join the dawnguard?

» Fri Jun 22, 2012 3:29 am

Very Interesting the first one....makes me wonder if it's going to be the same mechanic for werewolves.

Probably solves all those nasty questions about level cap, skill xp and what happens to perks spent if you get cured.

» Fri Jun 22, 2012 6:01 am

Great

Can some of you fine folks link to the other two threads? The OP didn't do that in the OP, and I'd like to get every ounce of information possible.

http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1378425-dawnguard-gameinformer-details-2/

» Fri Jun 22, 2012 5:08 pm

I wonder if being a werewolf will dictate what side you must join? Evil has to join evil, and only pure " righteous " human / elf / beast race can join the dawnguard?

Well I heard once again Vampires and Werebeasts are mutually exclusive so I don't think you're going to be welcome to the Vampire Castle if you're unwilling to become a Vampire. Vampire Lord transformation will probably override werewolf form.

Then again, I'm mostly speculating.

» Fri Jun 22, 2012 5:12 am

Very Interesting the first one....makes me wonder if it's going to be the same mechanic for werewolves.

Confirmed. Werewolf's have a perk tree.

Will this get locked?

No.

Great

Can some of you fine folks link to the other two threads? The OP didn't do that in the OP, and I'd like to get every ounce of information possible.

I didn't realize how many details were left out of the spoiler. I just copied and pasted from the last thread. It's updated now.

» Fri Jun 22, 2012 5:28 am

Hopefully they tweaked the werewolf tree from the gamejam. The one from the gamejam required way too many perks, with nearly every node having multiple ranks. I only have fourteen leftover perks and I hope that will be enough to get most of them.

Edit: Ah, I read some more spoilers. Having the perks be unlocked through mauls or something would make more sense.

» Fri Jun 22, 2012 1:27 am

Well I heard once again Vampires and Werebeasts are mutually exclusive so I don't think you're going to be welcome to the Vampire Castle if you're unwilling to become a Vampire. Vampire Lord transformation will probably override werewolf form.

Then again, I'm mostly speculating.

Sounds like a possible answer though :thumbsup:

» Fri Jun 22, 2012 11:30 am

Next question..... Is it just me or did anyone else think of the wife / husband ( in game ) when you read the part about feeding = XP & perk gain? I mean that all you really need to do as a vampire is just feed off the spouse as they slept to gain XP for the new perk tree.

» Fri Jun 22, 2012 2:09 pm

Hopefully they tweaked the werewolf tree from the gamejam. The one from the gamejam required way too many perks, with nearly every node having multiple ranks. I only have fourteen leftover perks and I hope that will be enough to get most of them.

Edit: Ah, I read some more spoilers. Having the perks be unlocked through mauls or something would make more sense.

Yes, that's how you get them. It looks like the Vamp tree has three perks (ranks of ea = ?) so one can assume the Wolf tree will be balanced to contain 3 as well.

» Fri Jun 22, 2012 2:26 am

Confirmed. Werewolf's have a perk tree.
No.
I didn't realize how many details were left out of the spoiler. I just copied and pasted from the last thread. It's updated now.

I know that but will it work the same way the vamp tree does?..maybe probably? :shrug:

Yes, that's how you get them. It looks like the Vamp tree has three perks (ranks of ea = ?) so one can assume the Wolf tree will be balanced to contain 3 as well.

I hope it will work that way

» Fri Jun 22, 2012 11:01 am

Next question..... Is it just me or did anyone else think of the wife / husband ( in game ) when you read the part about feeding = XP & perk gain? I mean that all you really need to do as a vampire is just feed off the spouse as they slept to gain XP for the new perk tree.

You want to drain the blood of your spouse as they sleep, every night, just to become more powerful? I can understand feeding on random strangers, but your wife? Never.

» Fri Jun 22, 2012 4:52 am

You want to drain the blood of your spouse as they sleep, every night, just to become more powerful? I can understand feeding on random strangers, but your wife? Never.

Please you could command a follower to sleep in a bed and feed on them.

» Fri Jun 22, 2012 11:37 am

You want to drain the blood of your spouse as they sleep, every night, just to become more powerful? I can understand feeding on random strangers, but your wife? Never.

If your gonna be evil, just as well pull out all the stops :devil:

But I'm thinking more of an exploit, instead of going out and doing it like your spose too you just stay home for a month and drain the misses( no pun intended :biggrin:

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» Fri Jun 22, 2012 5:27 am

Yes, that's how you get them. It looks like the Vamp tree has three perks (ranks of ea = ?) so one can assume the Wolf tree will be balanced to contain 3 as well.

I see 7 perks. One in the center of the face, two on each side running along the eyeline and on the ears, two branching out in the lower forehead, then joining up at another perk above them, with yet another perk above that. (BTW, the Vampire perk tree is in the shape of a Vampire's face.

» Fri Jun 22, 2012 1:54 pm

If your gonna be evil, just as well pull out all the stops :devil:

But I'm thinking more of an exploit, instead of going out and doing it like your spose too you just stay home for a month and drain the misses( no pun intended :biggrin:

)

Of course, I see your point. Even so, that would only allow you to unlock the perks. You'll still need to go into combat and use your powers if you want to get the points to actually use them.

» Fri Jun 22, 2012 10:00 am

Of course, I see your point. Even so, that would only allow you to unlock the perks. You'll still need to go into combat and use your powers if you want to get the points to actually use them.

Good point :biggrin:

» Fri Jun 22, 2012 4:29 am

do we need be a vampire in the vanilla game to join the vampire ranks in this dlc? or does a vampire give you the "gift".

» Fri Jun 22, 2012 3:19 am

You'll be able to change your gender? O.O Now I can finally be a transsixual Dragonborn Vampire Lord! AT LAST!

» Fri Jun 22, 2012 2:44 pm

That sounds awesome! I can't wait!

» Fri Jun 22, 2012 3:35 am

Please you could command a follower to sleep in a bed and feed on them.

That's your choice, i'd rather just do it "normally"