CaptainChaos Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 I bought it opening night, 12midnight. I played 100 hours - nonstop, at least so it seemed - on Hardcore/Master Difficulty. Then, after 100 hours loaded up some nice challenging mods to make it even more enjoyable. Then 150 hours in I started getting really bored and found it less challenging (mace and shield warrior, very little smithing and enchanting, no exploits). So, I took a break and created a video of Skyrim scenes set to Enter Sandman and posted it on youtube. Then I played for 50 hours. Then I took a 3 month break. Now I'm back and again I can't stop. WOW. I thought it lost all challenge and got boring but it somehow picked up again. First, the landscape continues to be stunning; the developers clearly took to heart prior criticism that the dungeons started looking a bit too similar - I continue to be absolutely astonished at the difference and breath taking character of BOTH above and below ground environments. It's jaw dropping. I may print out a few screen shots and frame them on my walls! Second, random story plots or things I stumble on continue to intrigue and surprise me. I won't post a spoiler but I found out something cool/sinister about the Forsworn just by ambling around the top of a mountain accidentally. Truly amazing stuff. I should check out recent mods... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlcr Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 (edited) @CaptainChaos, fyi, Bethesda Game Studios creative director Todd Howard said the average Skyrim playtime for the PC version of the game was 75 hours (2012 D.I.C.E. Summit, noted as based on a large sample set). Seems like a low estimate to me unless you rush thru all the quests i guess, especially if you've got some decent mods installed.Wish someone would ask Todd Howard what mods he runs lol. Edited June 10, 2012 by xlcr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breakwind Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 I reckon I clocked up over 75 hours in my first day into the game :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainChaos Posted June 10, 2012 Author Share Posted June 10, 2012 75 hours in the first day, LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stemin Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 (edited) I would have to sit down and figure it out, but I believe I'm approach 1200 hours after playing the PS3 version for months and then getting the PC version. Zero mods. Edited June 15, 2012 by Stemin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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