gahnzz Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 When leveling up smithing, I tend to use Leather Bracers... leather is plentiful after running around in the wilderness and it only takes 1 leather and 2 strips to make. You don't need to carry around a pickaxe (saving 10 lbs) and the average animal will give 2 leather (bears, sabercats give 4, wolves 1, etc.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimland Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 In Blackreach you will encounter a huge, orange glowing Orb. Fus Doh Ra it and see what happens. :) i've been saving Blackreach... went their for the Main Quest but didn't fully explore it ! but it blew my mind ! Found Mr. Alchemy-From-Oblivion's book, whatever his name is... now i'm even more intrigued ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerokenyura Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 If you don't want to use a skill-up book on the spot, command your follower to pick them up. Take them back when you're ready to use 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perraine Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Be VERY careful when using certain AoE Dragon shouts, as they WILL damage friendly NPC's as well as enemies (Lost 'that woman' finding that out <sigh>) Guard AI is, to say the least, messed up, so they will stop in the middle of fighting a dragon, who is currently killing citizens and pillaging the town, to tell you to be careful with that spell your using. (or that your under arrest for stealing that cheese wheel) Some ceramic hanging lamps in Dungeons can be shot with an arrow, which makes them drop to the ground and explode like a firebomb, so you can attract the attention of a Draugr then hit the lantern when it's close and kaboom Enemies and NPC's generally have no idea about whatsoever about traps/pitfalls that are in there area so get them to chase you and use there own traps against them. Soul Gem Traps can be shot with an arrow to displace the gem and disarm the trap The pinkish/purplish 'liqiud' on the floor of certain caves/dungeons/ruins is actually petrol/oil, so if you have a flame spell active it WILL ignite, however you can use this effect to ignite it from a distance to kill/injure enemies Certain magic related traps on the ground can also be triggered using the above method, so you can actually use your enemies own traps against themselves There is ALWAYS a hint/code somewhere nearby for the 'turning stone' puzzles Don't always run head first into dungeons as sometimes there are NPC's or 'ghosts' that will actually show you the way or show you where the traps/pitfalls are, also as mentioned above your EARS are almost as important as your eyes, so listen for clues There is a certain unique piece of armor available which has two very cool properties (the method to receive it is a bit nasty/ruthless however) BUT be careful as one particular enchantment WILL effect friendly NPC's during combat and could land in trouble with Guards There is almost always a 'back door' leading out of the lowest level of a cave/dungeon/ruin so you don't have to run all the way back out, also there is invariably a cache of l33t loot somewhere near or behind the 'back door' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EloquentBlock Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 On PC to remove a drawn arrow without firing it, go to favourites menu (Q for me) and de-select and then re-select the bow. This will remove the arrow. (It might not be silent, and it only works when the bow is favourited. If it isn't, simply use the items menu). EB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chanchan05 Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 On PC to remove a drawn arrow without firing it, go to favourites menu (Q for me) and de-select and then re-select the bow. This will remove the arrow. (It might not be silent, and it only works when the bow is favourited. If it isn't, simply use the items menu). EB Actually, just press R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zefelius Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Great thread. I'm new to RPGs (been playing Civ Rev for the last couple of years), so I'm definitely looking forward to reading more of these comments in this thread as well as the rest of the forum. Nicely done everyone!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wael90 Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 It's better to head on for adventures on your own after you've acquired a decent equipment. While followers are always nice to travel with (doesn't make you feel lonely) they're sometimes a pain in the back. I always had to look back to see if Lydia was following and always had to be extra worried in battles and prevent her death. Also sometimes she ruined my stealth attacks by running straight to my enemies to attack them while I was sneaking behind them, therefore compromising our position and making us engage into a not needed battle. Of course she's been a great companion for me and served me very well. However, going alone on quests, walking to areas and not stopping at any barrier I find, gives me the feeling of the Badass Adventurer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terzho Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Don't eat the yellow snow..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamonddragoniori Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Probably posted before.. Use a part of your budget to buy as many Iron Ingots and Leather Strips as you can. Craft loads of Iron Daggers = Smithing Increased (Fast)Enchant those daggers = Enchanting Increased (Relatively Fast)Sell those daggers = Speech Increased (Not so fast) Special tip for enchanting, if you want to make quick money, use the Banish Enchantment. It boosts the price of the item pretty high and you don't even need big soul gems for it. I could sell those petty-soul enchanted daggers for up to 1000 Septims. Also remember, this is a weapon enchant. A similar price boosting enchant for apparel items would be the Fortify Sneak enchant, though a higher value gem is needed, at least a greater soul gem. Have fun. I would add to this by saying....sell those daggers one at a time....and your speech will improve even more efficiently.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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