Skyrim and Tes in general have ruined other RPGS for me. : V

» Mon Jun 11, 2012 2:13 am

Has this happened to anyone else? LIke i tried to get into dragon age: origins /mass efect/ the witcher (1) /two worlds 2 a while back and none of them could hold up to oblivion/morrowind (and now skyrim).. does anyone else feel this way?

» Mon Jun 11, 2012 12:14 am

Nope.

» Sun Jun 10, 2012 11:10 pm

aye it all but ruined other rpgs for me...except mass effect they are equals in my eyes.

» Mon Jun 11, 2012 5:36 am

(( What other RPG's? You mean Oblivion and Morrowind? I R confused! ))

» Sun Jun 10, 2012 9:34 pm

I've taken a break from Skyrim until DLC is out and played The Witcher 2, which I had started but not finished.

In some ways Skyrim spoiled me- it was more frustrating than ever to come up on invisible walls and realize you're on narrow corridors. But, the games are very different and TW2 is so awesome story-wise that I wasn't disappointed. I'm just glad that RPG players have some choices.

» Mon Jun 11, 2012 7:43 am

Just "new vs old". You're comparing Skyrim to games you've played. To me, while I'm still enjoying Skyrim, I don't find it as good a game as many games I've played in the past. I can tell it's just going to be a footnote in the list of games I've played. It might make honorable mention, but wont make my top ten list. The Ultima's are still higher even though they're far too dated for a direct comparison.

» Sun Jun 10, 2012 7:32 pm

I have that problem with previous Elder Scrolls, but not rpgs as a whole

» Mon Jun 11, 2012 7:41 am

Has this happened to anyone else? LIke i tried to get into dragon age: origins /mass efect/ the witcher (1) /two worlds 2 a while back and none of them could hold up to oblivion/morrowind (and now skyrim).. does anyone else feel this way?

Try Might and Magic series especially Might and Magic 6 The Mandate of Heaven, this will spoil ya even more trust me

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» Sun Jun 10, 2012 10:59 pm

No... I like the Bioware "formula" about equally. It would be amazing if some of their best elements were combined.

» Sun Jun 10, 2012 8:38 pm

Yes and no
I do prefer open world games and Bethesda make the best open world games around atm IMO
That said theres still things they could do better and learn from other developers

» Sun Jun 10, 2012 4:46 pm

No... I like the Bioware "formula" about equally. It would be amazing if some of their best elements were combined.

YES! THE STORY OF BIOWARE PUT IN WITH THE WORLD OF BETHESDA! BEST RPG EVER!!!

» Mon Jun 11, 2012 1:04 am

Nope, I can still enjoy other RPG games.

» Sun Jun 10, 2012 4:57 pm

Nope. Replaying ME 1 and loving it. It has a whole 'nother vibe than Skyrim though.

I put ME 1 down for a minute and loaded up Skyrim and I was like "Alright, I'm gonna get my crew, see how they're doing, make sure their skilled up...oh wait...it's just me...and and this uh...scenery."

» Mon Jun 11, 2012 1:35 am

Nah I can still get into other RPGs. I can enjoy plenty of games for what they bring to the table.

» Mon Jun 11, 2012 7:38 am

TES is about open exploration, doing quests when you want, letting you decide what you want to do. The others are about the story. Open worlds can be lacking in the story department, the more linear games can feel a little on rails at times. Both have their merits. Both have their limitations. Preference between the two is a matter of taste. I will take open world over story, but that's just me.
New Vegas manages open world and decent stories, though, I have to say.

» Mon Jun 11, 2012 2:13 am

Nope, I can still enjoy other RPG games.

» Mon Jun 11, 2012 1:00 am

TES is about open exploration, doing quests when you want, letting you decide what you want to do. The others are about the story. Open worlds can be lacking in the story department, the more linear games can feel a little on rails at times. Both have their merits. Both have their limitations. Preference between the two is a matter of taste. I will take open world over story, but that's just me.
New Vegas manages open world and decent stories, though, I have to say.

I agree New Vegas did a great job at this

» Sun Jun 10, 2012 10:55 pm

Absolutely. Unfortunately, oblivion was my first rpg. I've tried others but nothing comes close.

» Mon Jun 11, 2012 7:51 am

I dig TES 3-5 and Fallout 3 & New Vegas... most other RPG's in the last few years have all been meh to me.

I tried playing Mass Effect for a few hours, but I really couldn't get into it.. It's like SW:KOTOR but way less appealing.

Oh.. and Final Fantasy 13 svcked all 3 of my balls.

» Sun Jun 10, 2012 10:43 pm

Mass effect and the witcher 2 are better in my opinion. Dont get me wrong, i love TES for its race choices and everything, but the witcher 2 and mass effect are just so much more fun.

» Sun Jun 10, 2012 11:52 pm

Meh
I think FONV spoiled me
Skyrim is just pretty

» Sun Jun 10, 2012 6:59 pm

It's not that great of an RPG, so no... it still can't hold a candle up to many contemporary RPGs in story/writing quality, characterization, choices and consequences, etc. Its soundtrack is exceptionally beautiful and I like the art style and general look of the gameworld (could do with a bit more color, however), but what does it achieve as an RPG that's so great?

» Mon Jun 11, 2012 8:08 am

It's not that great of an RPG, so no... it still can't hold a candle up to many contemporary RPGs in story/writing quality, characterization, choices and consequences, etc.

But it is soooo pretty and has soooo much action in it

» Sun Jun 10, 2012 11:42 pm

YES! THE STORY OF BIOWARE PUT IN WITH THE WORLD OF BETHESDA! BEST RPG EVER!!!

that would be cool, however, if i had to choice just one formula it would be beth. The flashy citmatics from bioware get sooooooooooo old even by the second playthrough.

So to answer the OP question i say YES it has to a certain degree.

» Mon Jun 11, 2012 4:39 am

Not really, although since I played Morrowind I have a tougher time enjoying linear games.