Skyrim's first DLC pack Dawnguard hits Xbox Live tomorrow, thus (a) unleashing Vampire Lords and swimming dragons upon the rugged peoples of the northern clime, and (b) reminding me that despite a rough 70 hours of playtime, I've yet to chew my way through the game's main quest, or even accidentally slay Lydia.
Much has already changed in Skyrim since my last visit. Dragonshouting technology has advanced to the point where you can, in fact, Dragonshout by shouting. Death is now a decidedly more dramatic affair, thanks to killcams and new melee animations. Many of the game's lingering mysteries have been laid to rest or, at least, further excavated by the Skyrim elite - hardy souls who think nothing of halting the Wheel of Time itself in order to maxi-level another character between elevenses and lunch.
As a consequence, our feature 19 things to do in Skyrim is looking a little, shall we say, primitive. I'd love to spruce it up, but Dragon's Dogma has my dopamine glands in a vice and there's a dusty copy of Deus Ex standing behind it, muttering "I didn't ask for this" through gritted teeth. Can you help? Are you man/woman enough to undertake the strain of an OXM community tips feature?
If you are, share a Skyrim discovery, activity, pointer or Humorous Anecdote either in the article comments or in the Official OXM Tips Thread. The more obviously and obnoxiously elite the submission, the likelier we are to consider it - so try to word things as Conan the Barbarian would, if he were sending a postcard to Attila the Hun.
14 comments so far...
EdDeRs1 on 25 Jun '12 said:
to discover the secret named Dragon in that massive Dewmer cavin (i forgot its name) Fus Ro Dah the chandalear and he should attack
Maverick_McCool on 25 Jun '12 said:
For all you weaklings out there who cant swing a battleaxe for more than a couple of seconds without running out of breath like some lusty Argonian maid. Don't waste your time mixing stamina potions like some puny elf , a true son of Skyrim eats Vegetable Soup!
That's right , Vegetable Soup , all you damn milkdrinkers who ignore cooking are missing out on the true secret of becoming the ultimate weapon master. Using a receipe handed down from Kodlak White-Mane's great auntie Norma White-Mane : this hearty soup is guaranteed to not only keep you warm out there in the icy wastes , but will give you the strength to lay waste to any foes to cross your path! Power attack after Power attack after Power attack , those milkdrinking bandit dogs won't know which divine to pray to!
Vegetable soup - putting an arrow in the knee of all alchemists since the second age. Try it now!
EdDeRs1 on 25 Jun '12 said:
HES MAKEING ARROW TO THE KNEE JOKES!!!!! GET HIM!!!!
Maverick_McCool on 25 Jun '12 said:
To be fair mate , it's hardly an arrow in the knee joke is it?
golliwoza on 25 Jun '12 said:
I found this genuinely funny. Nice going.
I have overlooked cooking before as I am very lazy at going after ingredients. If I had items to spare then I would use them to make the nearest thing for health. Mainly Venison chop or Horker loaf.
CunningSmile on 25 Jun '12 said:
You're the one who suggested a zero tolerance policy, you can't have it all your own way
comabob on 25 Jun '12 said:
I have sunk 190hours in one character and several minor characters at around 30-40hrs each buthavent played it for months.
I dont own it anymore and cant remember who borrowed it from me (its been a busy few months) so im pretty annoyed about DAwnguard coming out so soon tbh.
Anyway - i played so so much of SKyrim in such a small space of time that all of those hours blur into a kinda blurry recollection of pure awesome.
Id hate to have to point any 1 particular cool thing i found. ALthough coming across the labryinthe in the middle of the night during a snowstorm and being awed at how personal the moment felt was a great moment for me.
As was seeing the aurora in the clear night sky.
Maverick_McCool on 25 Jun '12 said:
To be fair Cunning , I was going to edit that last bit out.....then I took a Werewolf to the face!
Now it won't let me edit it at all , so you're stuck with it.
EdDeRs1 on 25 Jun '12 said:
yeah, now stay where you are while we come round and beat you with cricket bats
Maverick_McCool on 25 Jun '12 said:
Just you try it little fella , I've got the Veggie soup on the hob and my "Greatsword of EdDeRs1 smiting" raring to go!
OXM ETboy on 26 Jun '12 said:
So, elite Skyrim tips so far appear to be: always go out at night, yell at chandeliers and eat your goddamn vegetables.
This is the hardy Victorian upbringing I never had.
EdDeRs1 on 26 Jun '12 said:
dont make me go all Bruce Campbel on your arse! ill pull out my Boomstick and Chainsaw of Doom on you!
Maverick_McCool on 26 Jun '12 said:
To be fair Ed , the veggie soup is a valid tip for any melee weapon users as it's basically unlimited power attacks for 5min(ish)
If you want more fair enough , here we go.
If you want to charge up the Ebony Blade without having to murder quite so many innocents , take up the DB quest line until you end up in the shack with Astrid , give her the business end of the blade and you'll then be given a quest to take care of the rest of them all adding up to strengthen the blade , saving you the trouble of butchering all your followers.
You can also get both Daedric rewards from Hircine's quest , spare the wolf guy first to get the ring , then go back and waste him to get the hide.
Also , while you are there , there is a great unique katana called "Baldor's Oathblade" It's a levelled weapon , but it's still tasty even at low level.
Speaking of unique levelled weapons , while on the TG questline , you'll have the chance to pick up "Chillrend" while breaking into a certain guildmembers house , a nice Oblivion reference and a great sword as well.
EdDeRs1 on 26 Jun '12 said:
hey its the Internet, what do you expect? creative, insiteful and interesting comments that will help you make the most of one of the greatest games ever? please