Let's play video's : V

» Tue May 29, 2012 4:08 am

So generally Ioccasionally like to watch let's play video's... mostly to see how somebody took on a particular tough enemy or tackled a tough puzzle etc..
Is it just me.. or don't the majority of people making Skyrim Let's plays, have a single clue how to play this game.
Even the beloved Mangg seems to be lost by now.. he gets owned by mages and master vampires.. never carries potions... or use them.. Misses half of the loot.. Alas this is the same for the majority of the lets plays.
Yes there are decent ones.... but then... The commentator is a bore...

IMHO one of the few exceptions..: Culveyhouse (look for his channel on Youtube)... He plays the game on master.. wants to be a mage, is amusing, explains the mechanics, explains the world, edits out looting.. but points out tips.. comments on the engine.. My only gripe so far.. he chooses to follow the MQ till now but for a video walk-through it works.

» Mon May 28, 2012 7:13 pm

perhaps thats the rule they set for themselves? my first character was a mage and i forced myself with rules such as no crime, no pition.

» Tue May 29, 2012 1:59 am

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Shameful advertising aside; in relation to the OP - I, myself, have been in the process of recording a Let's Play series. So far, so good, I must say.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aA_6FdYKFHE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9yGyZhfB_k

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1XOaOpxwJ0

You can watch the entire series through the main http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL891FC9388E5620F3.

Personally, I like to show the game for what it's worth. Every little thing. I'll be describing the mechanics, showing how to lockpick - all the bits and pieces that make up Skyrim.

» Mon May 28, 2012 9:58 pm

perhaps thats the rule they set for themselves? my first character was a mage and i forced myself with rules such as no crime, no pition.

Which is exactly what Cuvey does... however ... most playthroughs are like.... "Oh I hate this guy.. let's kill 'em.... What the hell why are the guards attacking me...?"
Take Manggs last episode.. Rushes through (sort of) the dungeon... does loot a few of the bodies... Doesn't cary any health potions or resist potions.. comes up with the brilliant idea of rushing six target including a boss at once.. He simply never prepares for any challenge. Yes he claims that's his way of playing... but it now, imho, has become a collection of fails... ( his comments are still amusing though)

» Mon May 28, 2012 6:35 pm

Culveyhouse has a great lets play / walkthrough of skyrim, on youtube, he did some solid and great vidoes on fallout new vegas aswell, great guy

» Mon May 28, 2012 7:03 pm

Shameless self promotion? You could check my let's play out link in my signature. Otherwise I would have to recommend http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL39BEE06DBD7CB763. He doesn't have very many episodes but I love his let's plays. :foodndrink:

» Mon May 28, 2012 11:04 pm

Very good suggestions even the shameless self promotions :smile:

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btw:
(and as I stated though he fails he still can be amusing) Mangg has finally been able to finish a certain Daedric quest..

» Mon May 28, 2012 11:11 pm

You obviously have not seen Rydar's videos. They are by far the best I have seen and he is extremely funny, very entertaining.

First one of the series is here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3H5obPE9bDA

Check it out

» Mon May 28, 2012 5:17 pm

You obviously have not seen Rydar's videos. They are by far the best I have seen and he is extremely funny, very entertaining.

First one of the series is here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3H5obPE9bDA

Check it out

Although he is amusing his early ones put me off. (Dropping lockpicks.... Huh) But it gets better.. However I still like Let's plays of people who actually know what they're doing from the get go.