Questions and Answers (plus two complete skill trees) [translation]

Questions from readers of nerdtrek.com and answers from the developers of 'Bethesda'

Will there be werewolves in the game?

No comment.

Will there be quests from Daedric princes in the game?

Yes. There is a 'Prince' in the game, and there will be quests that Daedric fans will be pleased with.

Can players beat someone to death with their fists?

Yes, punches will not only knock out opponents. It is possible to beat someone to death.

Will players be able to refuse the position of guild master?

No.

Will being a guild master offer more bonuses than in 'Oblivion'?

Yes, previously you simply finished the quest line and became the guild master. In 'Skyrim', however, you will be able to continue guild quests even while being its leader.

Will dragons use all shouts available to the player?

In short, no. Shouts are a dragon language. Many dragons have used various shouts for many years. It can be assumed that every shout was once used by dragons, but in the game, dragons will only use those shouts that are suitable for specific situations. The dragons in the game are incredibly intelligent creatures capable of assessing the situation. Some shouts in the game are useless to dragons and will not be used. Players can learn and use them. So far, we haven’t revealed all shouts; some remain a secret...

Can a player summon more than one creature at a time using the summoning skill?

Summoning has its own skill tree. At first, players will be able to summon only one creature. As they progress through the tree, they will learn to summon two atronaches or undead zombies.

Where can players store their loot?

In houses purchased by the player.

Can players dye armor or clothing?

No.

Is there much interesting hidden underwater in 'Skyrim'? How many types of aquatic creatures are there in the game?

Players will be able to explore and interact with the underwater world. There, they can find fish and other wildlife, as well as special ingredients. Although a small part of the game world is underwater, there is much to be found if one wishes to seek it out.

Judging by what has been shown so far, dragons behave like animals. Will they use tactics, strategy, and the environment along with dragon shouts?

Yes. Dragons are intelligent. They will cause problems for players, and killing them will yield significant rewards. Dragons will utilize the shouts that are suitable for them and will constantly interact with their surroundings.

Will players be able to enchant arrows?

Players will be able to enchant bows, which will affect the arrows fired from them. So, while players cannot enchant a specific arrow, they will still have magical ranged attacks.

Will there be finishing moves using spells in the game?

No, there are no special animations for finishing moves with spells, but players will be able to use magic to deal damage and weapons to perform finishing moves.

Can players become left-handed in the game?

Yes, players can wield a sword in their left hand and a shield in their right.

Will the 'Skyrim' soundtrack be released separately?

No, there are no plans for that.

Why was the creation of custom spells removed?

Because the magical system has been completely overhauled and improved. The developers took great care in creating unique spells.

What will marriage in the game include?

The game will feature hundreds of characters that players can marry if they agree. These partners can become your companions. Having such a companion offers many bonuses. For instance, a spouse can fight alongside you, assisting you in defense or attack. They can carry items, increasing overall carrying capacity. Once a day, they can prepare a meal for you, enhancing your health. There are also many 'lover's bonuses.' And finally, the coolest part: you can give your spouse commands and send them on quests, for example, to attack someone, gather food, buy weapons, and so on. Unfortunately, there will be no 'hot coffee' animations in the game.

Has the persuasion system been reworked?

Partially, it will be improved.

Can you earn money by playing musical instruments?

No, but you can go to a tavern and pay an NPC to play for you. Moreover, for an additional fee, they will play a specific song!

Can players control ships or at least be a passenger on one?

No.

Can players carry a sleeping bag to sleep in the wild?

Players can sleep in the forest, but there are no sleeping bags. Part of the gameplay involves finding a bed for proper rest. Of course, players can sleep in a camp, but the bonuses will be less than resting at home in a bed. Plus, there won’t be a spouse there!

Will there be... BANANAS?!

Jokes aside, this was actually considered. Many things were discussed, but some realism regarding climate and all that had to be maintained… It's too cold in Skyrim to grow tropical plants.

Blacksmithing Skill Tree:

Smithing: Steel armor and weapons can be forged at the forge.

Mage-Smithing: Magical armor and weapons are improved.

Dwarven Smithing: Dwarven armor and weapons can be forged at the forge.

Elven Smithing: Elven armor and weapons can be forged at the forge.

Orcish Smithing: Orcish armor and weapons can be forged at the forge.

Advanced Armor: Chainmail and plate armor can be forged at the forge.

Glassworking: Glass armor and weapons can be forged at the forge.

Daedric Smithing: Daedric armor and weapons can be forged at the forge.

Ebony Smithing: Ebony armor and weapons can be forged at the forge.

Dragon Smithing: Dragon armor and weapons can be forged at the forge. To create truly powerful dragon armor or weapons, players need to gather parts of dragon bodies (specifically, bones).

Thief Skill Tree:

Light Fingers (five levels): Bonus to pickpocketing of twenty percent (weight and value of the item lower the chance of it being stolen).

Night Thief: Sleeping victims almost never wake up during theft.

Poisoning: You can silently place poison in the victim's pocket to harm or even kill them.

Cutpurse: Stealing gold is exactly half as easy.

Extra Pockets: Inventory capacity is increased by one hundred units.

Keymaster: One hundred percent chance to pull out a key.

Acrobat: You can steal equipped weapons.

Perfect Pickpocket: You can steal equipped items.

Original.

Translation by the author. Cutting the original with scissors to bring it to the presented form is also the author's work.

Thanks for the provided material — Condottiere.

Thanks for proofreading — Soth and Kavem.

Thanks for the support — Sinmara.