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The Huskar Social Union wrote:You know what i always thought seemed out of place? That the East Empire company has an office in Windhelm with an Imperial Soldier in it. Like its the capital of the damn stormcloaks, you think they would kick them out.

It's a trading company, rather than anything else, and the 'Empire' part of it pretty much solely refers to how their company is given the sole right to trade in specific goods in the Empire - there's nothing stopping them from trading with the Stormcloaks, or other way around, I suppose. Windhelm and its surrounding lands aren't exactly the most fertile-looking of places so they might just need it. I agree it's a bit wonky, but I think there's reasons for them to still be there.

The last couple of times I've played as an Orc in Skyrim. The only real difference it makes is that you don't have to do the stupid test to be allowed into the Orc strongholds the first time, which doesn't really offer any long term advantages whatsoever, as after you have done the very few quests in them then there is no real reason to visit them again.

The Orc special ability is...alright I guess...but I found that I didn't really need to use it after a certain point.

The New California Republic wrote:The last couple of times I've played as an Orc in Skyrim. The only real difference it makes is that you don't have to do the stupid test to be allowed into the Orc strongholds the first time, which doesn't really offer any long term advantages whatsoever, as after you have done the very few quests in them then there is no real reason to visit them again.

The Orc special ability is...alright I guess...but I found that I didn't really need to use it after a certain point.

I almost always play as an Imperial.

I went to High School with a kid who always played High Elf and advocated for the Thalmor supremacy.

We were not friends.

San Lumen wrote:

The New California Republic wrote:The last couple of times I've played as an Orc in Skyrim. The only real difference it makes is that you don't have to do the stupid test to be allowed into the Orc strongholds the first time, which doesn't really offer any long term advantages whatsoever, as after you have done the very few quests in them then there is no real reason to visit them again.

The Orc special ability is...alright I guess...but I found that I didn't really need to use it after a certain point.

I almost always play as an Imperial.

Same, tbh mostly because as an Imperial you can find more gold.

Valrifell wrote:I went to High School with a kid who always played High Elf and advocated for the Thalmor supremacy.

We were not friends.

Further proof that High Schoolers are dumb and edgy, but hey, we all already knew that didn't we?

Dresderstan wrote:

San Lumen wrote:I almost always play as an Imperial.

Same, tbh mostly because as an Imperial you can find more gold.

I like Imperial the best because it simply has all my primary, go-to skills tagged. Save for Smithing and Archery. Don't really need anything else tbh. Same goes for Redguard and Orsimer. All three of them tend to overlap the skills I primarily use the most, with some exceptions.

The New California Republic wrote:The last couple of times I've played as an Orc in Skyrim. The only real difference it makes is that you don't have to do the stupid test to be allowed into the Orc strongholds the first time, which doesn't really offer any long term advantages whatsoever, as after you have done the very few quests in them then there is no real reason to visit them again.

The Orc special ability is...alright I guess...but I found that I didn't really need to use it after a certain point.

There are actually several ways to gain access to the Strongholds without having to do the dumb radiant quest.

Just do a quest for any Orc outside a Stronghold, finish the part in the Dawnguard questline where you recruit Gunmar and Sorine, kill a dragon outside a Stronghold, or complete the Daedric Quest for Malacath.

It is pretty disappointing though that there isn't much to the Strongholds. No real reason to go back once their respective quests are done, unless you need to sell of junk or are looking to buy something specific and rare. But you can do that in any major city, so...

The New California Republic wrote:The last couple of times I've played as an Orc in Skyrim. The only real difference it makes is that you don't have to do the stupid test to be allowed into the Orc strongholds the first time, which doesn't really offer any long term advantages whatsoever, as after you have done the very few quests in them then there is no real reason to visit them again.

The Orc special ability is...alright I guess...but I found that I didn't really need to use it after a certain point.

I mainly use Orcs for theirs bonuses in Smithing, Two Handed Weapons, and Heavy Amour, which are all essential to my normal build.

Nords and Dark elf ladies for moi

Played as an Orc or an Imprial once or twice. Latest character is a high elf lady.

I used to play imperials all the time in Oblivion

The Huskar Social Union wrote:Nords and Dark elf ladies for moi

Played as an Orc or an Imprial once or twice. Latest character is a high elf lady.

I used to play imperials all the time in Oblivion

I've played with all races, obviously. The most fun I had was with an Argonian named Kills-All-Elves and with a Nord battlemage named Bjorlam Rainjumper. Also with a Thalmor agent that I seem to forget the name of.

North German Realm wrote:

The Huskar Social Union wrote:Nords and Dark elf ladies for moi

Played as an Orc or an Imprial once or twice. Latest character is a high elf lady.

I used to play imperials all the time in Oblivion

I've played with all races, obviously. The most fun I had was with an Argonian named Kills-All-Elves and with a Nord battlemage named Bjorlam Rainjumper. Also with a Thalmor agent that I seem to forget the name of.

Ive never been a fan of Argonians and Khajit, i think they are the only two in Skyrim ive never tried, and i think i tried them once or twice in Oblivion but never stuck with them. I tried a redguard once or twice in both games i think as well.


Oh and Wood Elves, never played as them either i think.

I've played just about every race but I never spent much time or effort on Breton, Argonian, or Bosmer.

I should really change that at some point.

The Imperial Reach wrote:I've played just about every race but I never spent much time or effort on Breton, Argonian, or Bosmer.

I should really change that at some point.

Oh fuck forgot about the Bretons, i played them a bit in skyrim, i think my first mage focused character was a breton.

The Huskar Social Union wrote:

The Imperial Reach wrote:I've played just about every race but I never spent much time or effort on Breton, Argonian, or Bosmer.

I should really change that at some point.

Oh fuck forgot about the Bretons, i played them a bit in skyrim, i think my first mage focused character was a breton.

*coughs* My first mage was an Orc. I think I've played Breton only once in my decades-long history with ES.

North German Realm wrote:

The Huskar Social Union wrote:Oh fuck forgot about the Bretons, i played them a bit in skyrim, i think my first mage focused character was a breton.

*coughs* My first mage was an Orc. I think I've played Breton only once in my decades-long history with ES.

So was mine. Actually my first character was just an Orc, and he eventually evolved into an Orc werewolf mage assassin.

The Huskar Social Union wrote:Nords and Dark elf ladies for moi

Played as an Orc or an Imprial once or twice. Latest character is a high elf lady.

I used to play imperials all the time in Oblivion

I always do males. Most of the time it’s imperial but I did a redguard once or twice and a Breton once

San Lumen wrote:

The Huskar Social Union wrote:Nords and Dark elf ladies for moi

Played as an Orc or an Imprial once or twice. Latest character is a high elf lady.

I used to play imperials all the time in Oblivion

I always do males. Most of the time it’s imperial but I did a redguard once or twice and a Breton once

I find myself playing female characters more and more as the years have went on when previously i used to always pick male when i had the option.

The Huskar Social Union wrote:

San Lumen wrote:I always do males. Most of the time it’s imperial but I did a redguard once or twice and a Breton once

I find myself playing female characters more and more as the years have went on when previously i used to always pick male when i had the option.

I’ve never had a desire to play a female character.

I’m curious who people have chosen to marry. I’ve only done it on one play through and I married Mjoll the Lioness. She came to live with me in Markarth with my two kids Samuel and Blaise

San Lumen wrote:

The Huskar Social Union wrote:I find myself playing female characters more and more as the years have went on when previously i used to always pick male when i had the option.

I’ve never had a desire to play a female character.

I’m curious who people have chosen to marry. I’ve only done it on one play through and I married Mjoll the Lioness. She care to live with me in Markarth.

I generally pick nobody. Once I picked Mjoll, but decided that was stupid because she's a heavy armor warrior who's also immortal, which was the perfect fit for my rogue+mage combo at that time.

North German Realm wrote:

San Lumen wrote:I’ve never had a desire to play a female character.

I’m curious who people have chosen to marry. I’ve only done it on one play through and I married Mjoll the Lioness. She care to live with me in Markarth.

I generally pick nobody. Once I picked Mjoll, but decided that was stupid because she's a heavy armor warrior who's also immortal, which was the perfect fit for my rogue+mage combo at that time.

I never understood why she is programmed as essential.

I’m thinking of marrying Shahvee the argonian from Windhelm on my current play through at some point

I usually just marry Farkas.

San Lumen wrote:

The Huskar Social Union wrote:I find myself playing female characters more and more as the years have went on when previously i used to always pick male when i had the option.

I’ve never had a desire to play a female character.

I’m curious who people have chosen to marry. I’ve only done it on one play through and I married Mjoll the Lioness. She came to live with me in Markarth with my two kids Samuel and Blaise

First person i married in skyrim was Ysolda, the merchant lady in Whiterun on my first playthrough. I think i killed her though at some point though. I married Mjoll a few times (as both male and female characters because she is awesome and i love her voice)

I married Aela the Huntress once, definitely remember that. I think i married Breylna once, same with Lydia, and i think also Camilla from Riverwood.


I dont think i married any dudes at all.

The Huskar Social Union wrote:

San Lumen wrote:I’ve never had a desire to play a female character.

I’m curious who people have chosen to marry. I’ve only done it on one play through and I married Mjoll the Lioness. She came to live with me in Markarth with my two kids Samuel and Blaise

First person i married in skyrim was Ysolda, the merchant lady in Whiterun on my first playthrough. I think i killed her though at some point though. I married Mjoll a few times (as both male and female characters because she is awesome and i love her voice)

I married Aela the Huntress once, definitely remember that. I think i married Breylna once, same with Lydia, and i think also Camilla from Riverwood.


I dont think i married any dudes at all.

I’ve never married a dude. I’m strongly considering marrying Shahvee the Argonian from winterhelm this play through at some point

Do spouses ever leave the house though? If you have kids they mention doing things around town but are they ever seen doing it?

San Lumen wrote: Do spouses ever leave the house though? If you have kids they mention doing things around town but are they ever seen doing it?

No you never see them leaving the house, because really they never do.

Just as well really, as there are some spouses that would likely go out and engage in thottings, or worse.

I could have sworn they did leave the House at times on their own. But ive not played skyrim in like 4-5 years till last night so i honestly can not remember.

The New California Republic wrote:

San Lumen wrote: Do spouses ever leave the house though? If you have kids they mention doing things around town but are they ever seen doing it?

No you never seem them leaving the house, because really they never do.

Just as well really, as there are some spouses that would likely go out and engage in thottings, or worse.

It would be nice if you did.