LE In-Depth Blacksmithing

[nluogameno]

I am a real-life blacksmith, and love that I can do it in Skyrim, but...

 

1.) I don't think that any blacksmith is going to let some random stranger walk up and start using their tools. How about either having to pay to use or better yet, purchasing your own equipment. Would be great to be able to build a workshop in a player home. Maybe even rent it out or hire an apprentice to make stuff to raise some money.

 

2.) Kind of related to number 1, but how about some tools that add minimal (like just a little bit) to smithing. Blacksmith's hammer, anvil, tongs, cutting hardies, apron, gloves, etc.

 

3.) I would like to make things besides weapons, armor, and jewelry. How about other metal items like horseshoes, buckles, nails, chains, etc. All of which can be either sold or used in the crafting of other items.

 

4.) Improved smelting - Let me melt down items into their component parts. I know that a good steel item can be heated and hammered into something totally different, like a shield into a sword or axe.

 

5.) Increased variety of craftable items. I am sure this is on the way as we speak, but I would like to see different variations of items, like multiple types of steel armor like full platemail compared to just a breast plate. They are on the right track with the regular armor and banded armor being different, but how about some more variations, even if they are only cosmetic. It would even be cool to mix components, like moonstone infused steel armor or something along those lines.

[PaladinRider]

1) It's do-able but it may just be too much work to actually organize it and flesh it out. It's simpler still to have a message pop up when you try to use it that says "So and so charges 50 coin to use this forge." and continuing will remove the gold.

2) The same can be done to check for each item first

3) This may mean the overhaul of the crafting process which I'm sure will be done eventually. There are no horseshoes/buckles,stirrups, nails etc ingame that I am aware of, so someone would need to model it.

4) I'm sure this is possible and it will likely be done when the Ck is released

5) More customization is guaranteed to be on it's way.. there are talks about adding dyes and carvings etc