skyrim

Circe · 06-18-2013, 02:36 PM

I used Balanced Magic for quite a while but the lack of Dragonborn support and a few mechanics I really didn't like put me off it. Now I just use Empowered Magic, which I haven't really found a single major fault with. I tend to prefer a compact vanilla-style magic overhaul to ones like Apocalypse that add a ton of new stuff just because I'd be wasting scripts on spells I'd never use with the latter. I'm perfectly happy with Skyrim's vanilla magic system for the most part, I just think it needs the serious rebalancing that magic mods often provide to make it viable.

LoathsomePete · 06-18-2013, 02:44 PM

The Illusion list of spells looks very interesting and will definitely vary up my character's play style. Most of the time I either go three ways to dispatch my enemies:

1) There's a large group close together that will make backstabbing close to impossible, so I send in a frenzy spells and get all of them to kill each other, then I either cast Invisibility and then slit up the remaining enemy, or just shoot them from afar with my Bound Bow.

2) Slit them up with my Shrouded Gloves and Mehrunes' Razor

3) Shoot them from afar with my Bound Bow.

If I get spotted I cast Pacify on them, then run up behind them and slit their throat, but I'm only at level 32 so you can imagine this routine will get rather dull by the time I hit 60.

gunnels · 06-18-2013, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Circe

There were plenty of moments playing Skyrim (particularly in the Dark Brotherhood and Thieves Guild) where I wanted the option to give the middle finger to certain people and go a different way.

If Maven Black-Briar wasn't an essential character she would've seen a violent death from practically all of my characters.

Circe · 06-18-2013, 02:50 PM

I was referring to Nocturnal there but yes, being able to brutally murder Maven would have been a very satisfying experience.

duga · 06-18-2013, 02:52 PM

I've had an ongoing argument with my fiancee that given the right game, anyone can get addicted to playing. I told her she could never have a valid argument without at least trying a game...and since Skyrim was one of the most addictive games I've ever played I told her to at least create a character and give a few quests an honest shot.

Well, I was right. And sometimes being right backfires. She's obsessed with this game now and I even though she can't make fun of me playing games anymore...I'm not sure I'll ever get to play them again...

LoathsomePete · 06-19-2013, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Circe

I used Balanced Magic for quite a while but the lack of Dragonborn support and a few mechanics I really didn't like put me off it. Now I just use Empowered Magic, which I haven't really found a single major fault with. I tend to prefer a compact vanilla-style magic overhaul to ones like Apocalypse that add a ton of new stuff just because I'd be wasting scripts on spells I'd never use with the latter. I'm perfectly happy with Skyrim's vanilla magic system for the most part, I just think it needs the serious rebalancing that magic mods often provide to make it viable.

I tried Empowered Magic but it was conflicting with another mod I had going and causing my game to crash, even when I turned off every other mod.

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Originally Posted by gunnels

I'm personally a big fan of Apocalypse Spell Package at Skyrim Nexus - Skyrim mods and community. I always thought pool of spells available (particularly in the Alteration and Conjuration schools) in the vanilla was rather shallow, but this mod adds 180+ spells into the game, and is hands-down the most balanced magic mod I've used (no instakill god spells, etc.). It definitely makes playing a mage more interesting and opens up multiple avenues of creativity, but there's plenty that can be used for pretty much any kind of character, including a buttload of useful Illusion spells for that sneak character you've got going.

Alright this one is pretty awesome, I bought an Illusion spell called Bend in Darkness (or something of that nature) and it basically turns me into Corvo from Dishonored with the blink skill. It's only an adept Illusion spell and teleports me behind my target, turns on my invisibility, and lets me easily use my Shrouded Gloves/Mehrunes razor combo to slice up anybody I use it on.

06-18-2013, 02:44 PM	#452 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	The Illusion list of spells looks very interesting and will definitely vary up my character's play style. Most of the time I either go three ways to dispatch my enemies: 1) There's a large group close together that will make backstabbing close to impossible, so I send in a frenzy spells and get all of them to kill each other, then I either cast Invisibility and then slit up the remaining enemy, or just shoot them from afar with my Bound Bow. 2) Slit them up with my Shrouded Gloves and Mehrunes' Razor 3) Shoot them from afar with my Bound Bow. If I get spotted I cast Pacify on them, then run up behind them and slit their throat, but I'm only at level 32 so you can imagine this routine will get rather dull by the time I hit 60. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

06-18-2013, 02:52 PM	#455 (permalink)
duga MB quadrant's JM Vincent Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 3,762	I've had an ongoing argument with my fiancee that given the right game, anyone can get addicted to playing. I told her she could never have a valid argument without at least trying a game...and since Skyrim was one of the most addictive games I've ever played I told her to at least create a character and give a few quests an honest shot. Well, I was right. And sometimes being right backfires. She's obsessed with this game now and I even though she can't make fun of me playing games anymore...I'm not sure I'll ever get to play them again... __________________ Confusion will be my epitaph...

06-18-2013, 02:36 PM	#451 (permalink)
Circe Blunt After Blunt After Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: In a French-ass restaurant Posts: 337	I used Balanced Magic for quite a while but the lack of Dragonborn support and a few mechanics I really didn't like put me off it. Now I just use Empowered Magic, which I haven't really found a single major fault with. I tend to prefer a compact vanilla-style magic overhaul to ones like Apocalypse that add a ton of new stuff just because I'd be wasting scripts on spells I'd never use with the latter. I'm perfectly happy with Skyrim's vanilla magic system for the most part, I just think it needs the serious rebalancing that magic mods often provide to make it viable.

06-18-2013, 02:50 PM	#454 (permalink)
Circe Blunt After Blunt After Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: In a French-ass restaurant Posts: 337	I was referring to Nocturnal there but yes, being able to brutally murder Maven would have been a very satisfying experience.