Skyrim: a Blogger’s Excitement

I spent over 300 hours playing Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. I had seen 431 game-days pass, completed 154 quests and found 231 places. I was a good citizen, a mighty hero, and an all-round nice Khajiit. I milked that game’s heavy, swollen, nutrient-rich teats until they had barely anything left to give; until they were totally swollen, not with deliciousness but from overuse, sore from friction.

I can’t imagine how much Bethesda must have put into creating that game. And now, to my utter joy, I hear they are creating another Elder Scrolls progeny. I don’t think my excitement could be greater.

I can’t tell you too much about Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, other than it’s due out in November. I’ve actively avoided details of the game. I hate hype, it’s probably the most evil creation ever born from marketing. It taints my relationship with games beyond repair. I hadn’t heard anything about Oblivion when I picked it up, and only a little of BioShock, and I’m sure that’s partly why I loved them so dearly.

However, as much as I might try to avoid exposure to Skyrim, I have a boyfriend, and that boyfriend had a mouth. A big mouth. Long story short, I hear rumours that your character’s weapons won’t break, which means you won’t have to put time and money into repairing them. You can also use two weapons or spells simultaneously – fun, huh? I’ve also seen the teaser, which boasts beautiful landscapes, moving the Elder Scrolls overworld into the current generation quite nicely. Compared to Oblivion, Skyrim seems somehow even more fantastical. The Skyrim trailer features a dragon – one of the few mythical creatures missing from its predecessor. The land itself also looks a little more mystical.

My boyfriend and I are so excited about playing this game, so much so, in fact, that we’ve been arguing over who will be playing and who will be watching. The outcome of these debates was a pre-ordering of two copies. We will be playing side-by-side, each on a different TV, because that’s the way we roleplay.

Christmas is an amazing time to play roleplay games. That calm, cosy tranquillity that’s all around you at Christmas acts as a powerful counterpoint to the energetic buzz of your fantasy world. I can’t wait to spend every day of my two-week holiday exploring Skyrim.