Favorite Characters / Styles of play
DeAnn
have favorite characters or character types that they mostly play, or
whether they mix styles more uniformly or just play one character on
and on and on.
Myself, I've played a wide variety, but probably spend more time
playing smooth-talking, stealthy characters--often wood elf archer
types--than I do everything else put together. Perhaps this comes
from a instilled family tendecy to "work smart, not hard." I probably
play magic dominant PC least as, well, sorting through spells is more
cumbersom than hacking with a weapon. Somehow I don't mind standing
in the dark waiting and waiting for an NPC to move and look another
way so I can continue a sneak attack, but do mind sorting through
spell lists.
I'm also wondering if anyone else plays trying to keep a character
in MW in sync with a character in Oblivion? This has become my
favorite way to play. I have two disjointed characters now and miss
the synergy of the entwined storylines. Now that MW and Ob. are older
games with the "new" worn off, I find I often wander off to pursue
other games for weeks or months, and need the extra synergy to help
keep me focused on the characters and their stories.
Do other long term players mostly do the quest lines or mostly go
their own way? I still haven't finished all the guilde quests in
either game. My characters get distracted.
So, if you are still playing these games, what do you do to keep the
game fresh and interesting?
Michael W. Ryder
> I was wondering if other long-time players of Morrowind and Oblivion
> have favorite characters or character types that they mostly play, or
> whether they mix styles more uniformly or just play one character on
> and on and on.
I mostly play a fighter with very good sneak skills and enough magic to
be able to cast heals and some movement spells. I found magic too
powerful at low levels and then too hard so I never fully explored it.
I love the Thief series and tried to model the character somewhat on
that. Once I get my stats to the right level I could often sneak right
up to "donor" looking right at me and get a critical hit. My favorite
scene was in Tribunal when I was in a room full of Dark Brotherhood
assassins and they are running around crying "I don't want to die". I
just snuck up to each of them, hit them over the head with Sunder and
collected the undamaged goods.
I just wish they had kept some of the better features of Arena and
Daggerfall as they made the game much more interesting and allowed one
to keep replaying without following patterns. I think most veteran
players know just where to go as soon as they start to get their
favorite weapons, armor, and spells, and how to complete each quest. At
least in Arena and Daggerfall getting a full set of Ebony Armor was a
major part of the game rather than going to one of the shrines and
looting a body.
MJB
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> So, if you are still playing these games, what do you do to keep the
> game fresh and interesting?
Uninstall the game and then not play it for a year or 18 months. That's
what I did with Oblivion and so far it's worked - I'm playing with Obscuro's
Oblivion Overhaul and I've got an Assassin character up to 11th level. And
outside of delivering the Amulet to Jaffree, I haven't done anything on the
main quest yet. Just ran from city to city and 'mining' a few resource-rich
sites OOO installs. But outside of the 'Aleswell invisibility quest' I have
yet to completely clear-out any ruin or temple or cave.
Absence does, indeed, make the heart grow fonder.
<grin>
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Matt v3.2
> I was wondering if other long-time players of Morrowind and Oblivion
> have favorite characters or character types that they mostly play, or
> whether they mix styles more uniformly or just play one character on
> and on and on.
Me, I'm down with what MJB said, something about absence, heart, KQ5. ;)
I've been playing MW on and off for ages - I just come back to it every
other month or so, get hooked again for another month, then get bored
and go onto something else. Perhaps because I've only played the *one*
character? When I started I made a custom wizard/pilgrim type, and have
not looked back since, considering the game is just too friggin' huge to
start over again! My guy is only level 26 and I doubt I'm even half-way
through the main-plot/guild/house quests.
Sometimes I wonder if I'm missing out on various fun scenarios by not
playing a sneaky/warrior type? I would not mind joining the Morag Tong
and being an assassin, but that goes against my current pilgrim/moral
stance. (Although true I'm with House Telvanni, but I'm working from
within to restructure the organization! ;D)
> Myself, I've played a wide variety, but probably spend more time
> playing smooth-talking, stealthy characters--often wood elf archer
> types--than I do everything else put together.
I just cannot imagine starting a new character from scratch ... I have
an uncontrollable urge to finish what I've started.
Although, it could be said that the *game* would not be truly finished
with 2/3 of the other guild/house quests yet to be played, so maybe I
should start a new character, eh? ;) <argh>
> Perhaps this comes
> from a instilled family tendecy to "work smart, not hard." I probably
> play magic dominant PC least as, well, sorting through spells is more
> cumbersom than hacking with a weapon.
Perhaps, but hacking gets repetitive for me. With spells there are many
different ways of handling an enemy (Summon creatures to fight for you,
Command enemies to fight each other, Paralyze them, Calm them and flee,
Demoralize and make them flee, Levitate so they cannot reach you, cast
Invisibility and sneak past, Silence their spellcasters, Damage their
attributes so they fall over, and of course, blast them with Fireballs!
;D) - so to answer your question, I guess that keeps it interesting for
me. In fact, I'm still coming up with new combinations to do stuff.
> Somehow I don't mind standing
> in the dark waiting and waiting for an NPC to move and look another
> way so I can continue a sneak attack, but do mind sorting through
> spell lists.
Me, on the other hand, I cannot stand having to hold down the key to
sneak. :) (Yet, I loved the Thief games, but Morrowind sneaking just
seemed too quirky to me, though maybe there are mods that help?)
As for sorting spells, the "Spell Organizer" mod that groups spells by
school is essential. I probably have well over a hundred spells, so it
helps to be able to tell Destruction from Restoration without having
to hover the mouse. :)
> I'm also wondering if anyone else plays trying to keep a character
> in MW in sync with a character in Oblivion?
Oblivion? If I start playing that, I'll never finish Morrowind! ;P
<snip>
> Do other long term players mostly do the quest lines or mostly go
> their own way?
Both - I'll do the quests, while exploring most of the area where the
quest takes me. The latter part usually takes much longer. :)
> I still haven't finished all the guilde quests in
> either game. My characters get distracted.
Seriously, how does anyone ever finish these games? ;) I suppose it
really is about the journey and not the destination.
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stands2reason
> Sometimes I wonder if I'm missing out on various fun scenarios by not
> playing a sneaky/warrior type?
Yeah, I would have to say that you are (granted, I am only talking
about Oblivion.) For me the ninja-mage is my type of playing style.
For me, it's all about light armor (which, like a good ninja is
weightless to me because I've mastered it), powerful magic, super-
powerful daggers or shortswords--never anything heavier than that. And
of course plenty of sneaking. Plus you can't go without Fortify
chameleon and the skeleton key.
DeAnn
For both Morrowind and Oblivion, one of the great strengths of these
games is that playing a different type of character gives you a very
different gaming experience. On the other hand, another strength of
these games is that any character can eventually become reasonably
proficient at anything and can take on (and complete) any quest in the
game. Note, however, than many quests can be completed in more than
one way, and some characters will gravitate towards different
solutions than others. From an ambience standpoint, playing only one
type of character will limit your gaming experience. From a practicle
point of being able to "see the whole game", any character will do.
bbocquin
> I was wondering if other long-time players of Morrowind and Oblivion
> have favorite characters or character types that they mostly play, or
> whether they mix styles more uniformly or just play one character on
> and on and on.
Kind of late to reply, but still play OB once in a while & check in here
when I have questions.
Good post though.
Usually run "good guy" types-- paladins or whatever. (Have yet to figure
out a workaround for Mephala? quest & some quests in SI that involve murder.
(Game's still fun if it makes me think)
Favorite is "ranger" types who are good at marksman & sneak. Once chameleon
is above 100 tho-- that kind of takes the fun out it. Maybe that's why I
seem to like making new char's rather than running high level
"uber-characters". Who knows...
> I'm also wondering if anyone else plays trying to keep a character
> in MW in sync with a character in Oblivion? This has become my
> favorite way to play. I have two disjointed characters now and miss
> the synergy of the entwined storylines. Now that MW and Ob. are older
> games with the "new" worn off, I find I often wander off to pursue
> other games for weeks or months, and need the extra synergy to help
> keep me focused on the characters and their stories.
>
Yeah, & straying slightly OT, I think MW might be the better game. OB has
updated graphics & havoc going for it, but it's still "rag-doll" physics.
Don't like "leveled" dungeons, goodies & containers that respawn. MW is
better in that I can walk into the wrong dungeon, get my butt kicked & then
return for revenge after I've leveled up.
Can't really do that in OB...
I'd imagine that complaint has been posted before? : 0 !
> Do other long term players mostly do the quest lines or mostly go
> their own way? I still haven't finished all the guilde quests in
> either game. My characters get distracted.
>
Usually "do my own thing" based on what character might really do IRL.
Would someone sprung from jail really care about helping some guy named
"Martin"?
Maybe... Maybe not... Would depend on character's "alignment" and
personality type if you're really into RP.
> So, if you are still playing these games, what do you do to keep the
> game fresh and interesting?
Playing "hardcore" probably helps. Since I don't have the luxury of
reloading if I get my char killed-- that keeps me on my toes. Seldom play
more than an hour or so-- get sloppy & make mistakes after that.
Writing stories based on what char has been doing is fun & helps keep me in
RP mode. (Rather than just doing exactly what I know could easily "beat"
the game.)
And mods of course! If I haven't already, thanks to all the talented &
creative people who make them for us.
Anyway, just some random thoughts & musings on a Saturday afternoon. :)
thx
--Bruce
Cardboard Box
> I was wondering if other long-time players of Morrowind and Oblivion
> have favorite characters or character types that they mostly play, or
> whether they mix styles more uniformly or just play one character on
In MW I'm trying to mix things up by playing Antonia Otranto as a more
magic-based wielder, but she relies on Lilarcor or that necromancer
staff far too much. I think it's something to do with how difficult it
is to make Restore Magicka potions. Also, she's rather an ambitious
bitch.
Oblivion I finally completed, along with Shivering Isles and The Lost
Spires, with an assassin. In Ob' I tend to prefer stealthy
death-from-a-distance types; currently I am playing *another* Antonia
Otranto, a Breton archer, Atronach sign, ill-featured and embittered,
and frankly far more interested in seeing how Kvatch Rebuilt runs.
Until I find a version of Oscuro's Oblivion Overhaul that doesn't mess
up the main quest, I'll leave off the heavy metal in-your-face types.
(Those running KOTN: OOO makes the Fort Bulwark quest very, very hard.
At one point there were at least six conjurors involved in poor
Barassa's demise.)
> Do other long term players mostly do the quest lines or mostly go
> their own way? I still haven't finished all the guilde quests in
> either game. My characters get distracted.
Antonia did the main questline up to "find a daedric artefact" and
that's almost it. After a lucrative raid on a gate near Vilverin she
went fishing on behalf of her neighbour in Weye, and explored Serpent
Pass to boot. Other than that she's more interested how Kvatch's
rebuilding is going, and where the next varla stone's coming from, than
sodding around with Oblivion Gates.
> So, if you are still playing these games, what do you do to keep the
> game fresh and interesting?
Right now Kvatch Rebuilt. There's some quests I never attempted last
time, so I think I'll try those. Also, it's high time Antonia started
learning new spells. Hmm - she must go up to Chorrol again, where the
steel-blue entemola grows...
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Cardboard Box has a blog at www.breakthinktank.com and is more boring than he appears.