Comment on Discussion Thread: Tuesday, 4 March 2025
Nath@aussie.zone 15 hours agoI’ve only ever had them both (also hearthstone) at the same time, so I can’t really separate them. I enjoyed them both, though. I like that island is distinct from Skyrim. I find the ash depressing after a while though and look forward to getting it over and done with.
I’m not a fan of the plane of oblivion inside the books, either. Some people love that aesthetic, I did not.
On Dawnguard, I never liked the castle either. Also depressing and wouldn’t want the vampire life. I completed the vampire tree for the achievement, then cured vampirysm immediately.
StudChud@aussie.zone 15 hours ago
I think I prefer Dragonborn because it is open world like Skyrim, it isn’t linear, there are quests unrelated to the main quest to do (like in Raven Rock, and Skaal Village). There’s cool Morrowind vibes towards the south with the Telvanni wizard and his mushroom house. And the voice acting feels real, as in there is emotion and nuance, and there is humour in the way they speak. It feels fun and interesting! I like the mash of Nord and Dunmer culture on the one island, and the Skaal being removed from Nord culture and having their own belief and culture.
I dislike Dawnguard because of it’s linear-ness. It’s feels very one-track, and you have to take Serana with you (I like my follower Borghak the Steel-Heart and she’s my bae). I dislike vampirism, and I dislike being led on a one-track quest system. I have both installed, and honestly I think I’ll just avoid Dawnguard this play through haha.
The ash can get depressing, but I don’t mind it - it just looks like snow to me 😂
Nath@aussie.zone 11 hours ago
Yeah, I can appreciate that. I liked Serana however. She’s sarcastic and sassy and can hold her own in a fight. She has more depth than the average NPC. Plus huskies!
I hated that long quest through that valley with the urn though. It sucks on survival mode.
StudChud@aussie.zone 11 hours ago
Aw man yeah true, the huskies are fucking awesome!
That valley quest makes me want to fus roh dah everyone off a cliff 😭😂