Vulon Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 So I've decided to run through Dawnguard before the main story, and I was just wondering if there are any possible quest-related conflicts. Seeing as how you have to get the elder scroll through Signius' quest and all, just as in the main game for Paarthurnax. I can't imagine it being a serious issue - the way I see it, I'll have knocked out one objective early on. However, I just thought I'd make sure. I have a back-up save just in case, too. I don't want to inadvertently throw something out of whack, as I know that some of Skyrim's quests can end up conflicting and/or broken.
Inquart Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 I don't know if it'll help you anyhow, but here's what I did, also afraid of some conflicts along the way: I waited for the moment in the game when you finally meet Paarthurnax and get to know about Dragonrend and one of the Scrolls used to "defeat" Alduin from him. From there I have proceeded with the main quest normally, finishing "Elder Knowledge" and thus getting one of the Scrolls (Dragon, I believe) that the Dawnguard needed. To be honest, I have finished Dawnguard not so long ago and I don't remember hitting any game-breaking bugs or other conflicts regarding to any of the Scrolls, so what I suggest is simply this: push the main quest as far as "Elder Knowledge", get the Scroll from Blackreach and before taking it back to Paarth to be read, give it to the Dawnguard along with other Scrolls they need - all will eventually end up in your hands and then you can either give them to Moth Priest Dexion or keep them to use one of them during "Alduin's Bane". Hope it helps somehow ;)
Vulon Posted January 8, 2013 Author Posted January 8, 2013 Thanks. That's what I was thinking of doing as an alternative. :DBut, since I'm already at Alftand and close to the scroll, I think I'll just continue on and see what happens. I still have my back-up save just in case.
Javalin Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 I personally finish the DLC's before the main quest line. Not sure why.. I suppose from an RP aspect of it (like I did in Oblivion) The only quest which overlaps is the quest for the Elder Scroll in the Dwarvern Ruin. I can't really see there being a problem with it in honesty. P.S. I've never had any problems doing it this way.
Jennifur68 Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 I finished Dawnguard then the main quest and I can't remember any issues, conflicts or but that would berelated to doing it that way.
Kabloosh Posted January 10, 2013 Posted January 10, 2013 You need the "dragon" elder scroll from the main quest to finish Dawnguard.
Jennifur68 Posted January 10, 2013 Posted January 10, 2013 You need the "dragon" elder scroll from the main quest to finish Dawnguard. I seem to recall being sent on quests to find all three Elder Scrolls during Dawnguard and was surprised I needed one later for the main quest. Maybe I'm wrong.
Zalman1337 Posted January 10, 2013 Posted January 10, 2013 After you complete Dawnguard, you're left with the Dragon scroll (the one needed for the main quest). You can only sell 2 of 3 scrolls to Dexion.
mikeprok17 Posted March 11, 2013 Posted March 11, 2013 I have done all the DLC and numerous side quests before completing the main quest and I have experienced any problems.
twinsens Posted March 16, 2013 Posted March 16, 2013 (edited) i have NEVER done the MQ before dawnguard. providing you havent modded your game in some crazy way you'll be fine. EDIT: didnt realize the necro, The Ideal Masters are on my case! Edited March 16, 2013 by twinsens
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