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Energizer Bunny · 21 Nov 2011 at 12:13

Is it just me or do your companions never die unless you yourself damage them? I've seen Lydia get knocked down a million times but I've never once had her die on me unless I've hit her with a stray arrow. That includes tanking a dragon by herself when I accidentally fell off a waterfall and couldn't get back up to help her.

Lithon · 21 Nov 2011 at 12:14

Can't help but think of that Only Fools episode when trying to catch butterflies!

nuttyprot · 21 Nov 2011 at 12:18

Being lvl 51 destro as primary spec with maxed enchantments and great gear. I hate being a caster magic damage just does not scale and at higher levels it sucks. luckly i also spent lot talents in Archery and that the only reason managed to continue.

easyrider · 21 Nov 2011 at 12:26

Vimes said:
Skyrim Trick Shots...

pretty amazing stuff..!!

Correlian · 21 Nov 2011 at 12:27

KnightStalker said:
Dont think you can bash with a 2H weapon actually, i think its just shield.

Right, so if youre a 2H wielder then your only option is to try to avoid the power attacks then, either that or stand there and take the beats?

KnightStalker · 21 Nov 2011 at 12:28

Id imagine so, or move and sprint away as soon as you see it coming, you can still block with a 2h weapon but its not as effective.

Craig1981 · 21 Nov 2011 at 12:30

Energizer Bunny said:
Is it just me or do your companions never die unless you yourself damage them? I've seen Lydia get knocked down a million times but I've never once had her die on me unless I've hit her with a stray arrow. That includes tanking a dragon by herself when I accidentally fell off a waterfall and couldn't get back up to help her.

Seems that way. When she gets knocked down the enemy always switch to attacking me. Shes only died once so far for me, and it was due to me using the fire breath shout right as she got knocked down. Thankfully I had quick saved less than a minute beforehand

Correlian · 21 Nov 2011 at 12:30

guess thats where the Ubersprint shout that the Grey Ones just taught me can come in handy

KnightStalker · 21 Nov 2011 at 12:31

Correlian said:
guess thats where the Ubersprint shout that the Grey Ones just taught me can come in handy

Aye thats what i use to take on mages, otherwise i die getting close to them lol.

Ginger-Menace · 21 Nov 2011 at 12:32

Correlian said:
Right, so if youre a 2H wielder then your only option is to try to avoid the power attacks then, either that or stand there and take the beats?

you can bash with a 2h sword

found out last night lol

dpbadger · 21 Nov 2011 at 12:32

I have some dead bone disease that gives me -25 stamina. Does anyone know how I can get rid of it?

KnightStalker · 21 Nov 2011 at 12:33

Ginger-Menace said:
you can bash with a 2h sword found out last night lol

Ah something i didnt know lol

dpbadger said:
I have some dead bone disease that gives me -25 stamina. Does anyone know how I can get rid of it?

Temple in whiterun off the top of my head, use the shrine inside, purple glowy thing.

Craig1981 · 21 Nov 2011 at 12:35

dpbadger said:
I have some dead bone disease that gives me -25 stamina. Does anyone know how I can get rid of it?

Either a cure disease potion or activate one of the alters of the nine divines, one of which should be available in any temple, as well as a number of other places.

Usher · 21 Nov 2011 at 12:35

dpbadger said:
I have some dead bone disease that gives me -25 stamina. Does anyone know how I can get rid of it?

I just got that after passing a motionless giant & killing two bears by a small pond :mad:

dpbadger · 21 Nov 2011 at 12:40

Ok thanks. I will have a look for a temple. I have only just done the claw quest and not been to see the jarl yet.

Jono · 21 Nov 2011 at 12:46

I have a mage type creature. Mostly destruction, bit of conjuration or whatnot. I seem to get on OK... ish. But I have no stamina, so once I'm out of magica I'm pretty much screwed unless I can run around in circles until it regenerates. Hitting things with a big mace I got from some daedra thing isn't much good.

I'm thinking of starting again but going melee ... with a teeny bit of magic... what do you reckon is the best way to play that style?

MooMoo444 · 21 Nov 2011 at 12:48

Jono said:
I have a mage type creature. Mostly destruction, bit of conjuration or whatnot. I seem to get on OK... ish. But I have no stamina, so once I'm out of magica I'm pretty much screwed unless I can run around in circles until it regenerates. Hitting things with a big mace I got from some daedra thing isn't much good.

I'm thinking of starting again but going melee ... with a teeny bit of magic... what do you reckon is the best way to play that style?

Mage is rough early on until you get some good gear with either Destruction -__%, Magica Regen +__% on it or get the perks to make spells cheaper. Stick with it, it's kinda fun to have pets tanking for you while you stand back and nuke.

rogueblade · 21 Nov 2011 at 12:49

Hmmm, I still haven't found any quests that don't feel like a chore apart from the main plot and the Stormcloak rebellion. I still try to do them because well that's what videos games do to you.

The game is still loads of fun and addicting 40+ hours in, but the addiction is more of an OCD 'I need to get stuff completed' addiction. Anyone else have similar experiences?

Supercow · 21 Nov 2011 at 12:54

rogueblade said:
Hmmm, I still haven't found any quests that don't feel like a chore apart from the main plot and the Stormcloak rebellion. I still try to do them because well that's what videos games do to you.

The game is still loads of fun and addicting 40+ hours in, but the addiction is more of an OCD 'I need to get stuff completed' addiction. Anyone else have similar experiences?

My brain doesn't compute what you're saying.
So you find most quests a chore, but you find it fun ?

Craig1981 · 21 Nov 2011 at 12:56

Jono said:
I'm thinking of starting again but going melee ... with a teeny bit of magic... what do you reckon is the best way to play that style?

What I do is focus on one hand weapons and destruction magic. I have most of my perks in those two trees. My sword does 80% extra damage and has a chance of beheading an enemy. I've also focused on fire damge spells to make stronger.

That means I can blast away at them with firebolts at a distance, and then close it for some devestating sword attacks, hopefully lopping their head off in the process or driving my sword all the way through their back in a power attack