AtlasGraham Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 (edited) Many of us have played Skyrim without doing the main quest. We Role Play that we AREN'T the dragonborn, and that we're just some wandering swordsman, or the Arch Mage, or whatever it is you fancy. Let’s face it, the Main storyline isn't the greatest aspect of the game, and for many of us it can ruin our character's story if we let it. What I'm here to suggest, is a mod that adds a Dovahkiin NPC to the game. One that will absorb nearby Dragon Souls, levels with the player, and unlocks different shouts as the storyline progresses. Now, being the Dragonborn I wouldn't expect him to be a constant follower. I'd imagine he'd be too busy killing dragons and Saving the world to travel around with you constantly. But having him hanging around Main Quest related places where you could help him out would be a nice way to show that, while he'd like the help, he has his own life that he needs to live without you. Or maybe just have some random Dragonborn NPC added to the game that you occasionally run into, disable the main quest, and pretend that he's off saving the world. It's not as glamorous as the other idea, but given how little people seem to notice or care about you during the Main Quest it's not too far fetched. I know there's a mod out there that makes you a regular joe, but the Dragon Threat is still there. And without a Dovahkiin around to thwart it nothing is really stopping Alduin from swooping down and resuming his tyrannical rule of Tamriel. I know this mod idea has been suggested before, but it's never really been given much attention. I'm just hoping that, in the off chance there's a bored Modder scrolling through the request section for something to work on, maybe this mod will finally see the light of day. What do you guys think about this? I know I can't be the only one who hasn't thought of this lately. Edited June 28, 2013 by AtlasGraham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sechrima Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 I agree, for role-playing purposes, this mod would be fantastic. I recommend modelling the Dragonborn NPC on the 'canon' Nord Dragonborn from all of Bethesda's official trailers. So, the default male Nord character with an Iron Helmet, Studded Armor, Iron Gauntlets, Iron Boots, Banded Iron Shield, and Steel Sword. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maleel Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 I second this mod. It would be awesome if as you leveled up the Main Story for this Dragonborn character would progress. So say you hit level 35 or something, the Dragonborn at that point may have defeated alduin and go on to freeing people of Solstheim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheObstinateNoviceSmith Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Excellent idea. Would love to see something like this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nexus8226 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Someone just needs to figure out how to make the quests complete automatically at certain levels and that may be the hardest part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GandhisLunchbox Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 This mod will be amazing if some modder talented enough will consider it. The amount of times I've thought of this is unbelievable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threefoldmind Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 This mod sounds incredible. I am planning to run a let's play "Surviving Skyrim" and not being the Dovakiin is a big part of it. The guy is just supposed to be "Gills Bears" the Argonian survivalist who came to Skyrim for a thrill. Running into Dovahkiin would be hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notmyhome Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 What about him approaching you regularly and asking for your help in some of the quests? You following him around like it's done with Vilja. Maybe he'd even give you random crap to carry and then ask it back later :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted11793018User Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Well there already is a mod out there that adds as many Dovahkiin NPCs as you want (maxiumum of 20 I think) but I'm not sure if they absorb dragon souls or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanKrill Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 (edited) Kinda like you might have been the DragonBorn, but you took an arrow to the knee.... How about playing a character who is in league, the pay of, the Dragons, and you do all you can to thwart the DragonBorn? How about being a frozen in time Dragon Priest brought out of suspended animation, to stand against the DragonBorn? How about being a Dragon Morphed into human form Character who must spend at least 4 hours a day out of disguise and in Dragon form? Just a few ideas. Edited April 30, 2014 by VanKrill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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