Skyrim

Installing Skyrim now but having huge issues with Steam! Thanks Steam, next time I'll rather install a cracked copy than deal with their cr*p. Been waiting over an hour for Steam to finish updates. The Skyrim map is really cool!
 
guys, if you bought the disc and its still goes ahead and tries to download the entire game using steam (which it WILL do by default) then just do the below... it works :)

Using Steam launch options to install retail games from disc

*Log in to Steam and click on Library.
*Right-click on the game, select Delete local content, and confirm.
Insert the first disc into your computer.
Close Steam (Steam > Exit).
Press Windows Key + R to open Run
In the Run window type:

"C:\Program Files\Steam\Steam.exe" -install E:

Replace E: with the CD/DVD drive you are installing from if is not correct.
Replace C:\Program Files\Steam if your Steam installation is not in the default location.
Press OK. Steam will launch and ask you to sign in if you do not have your password saved. Your installation should continue from the disc.
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Steam servers did not validate my install and started to download the game. It seems like there is a bug with CD installation.

I browsed the web and got this answer for those with the same problem.

Pause the download, delete local content and run the disc installer again. the whole game is on disc and it will be way faster.

go to library on steam. right click on the downloading skyrim
pause download
right click again and choose delete local content ( ull get a warning)
run disc installer and watch the speed pick up!
 
Ok. So which race did you guys pick and for what reason (if any)?

I picked dark elf because of his proficiency in stealth and archery (in the description anyway...)
 
Had to do the Steam fix, thanks to the poster for that, and now I'm waiting for the 200mb patch. That should take...oh about a week on Iburst. But it'll be the Breton for me - assuming that race is still there - I want magic and I want it NOW.
 
For me it was a choice between Nord and Imperial. Ended up choosing Nord, he looks like the locals. Quite happy thus far!

Just finished the Golden Claw mission. Almost Lvl 5.
 
EnchanterG said:
Had to do the Steam fix, thanks to the poster for that, and now I'm waiting for the 200mb patch. That should take...oh about a week on Iburst. But it'll be the Breton for me - assuming that race is still there - I want magic and I want it NOW.
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On my next play through I'm gonna go for a mage like character. I was pleasantly surprised though with my current char that you can hold in both triggers and do some awesome combo using both weapons in either hand :D
 
Hey guys,

picked up my copy of skyrim for the PS3 (my pc is too old to run this beast).
Are there any updates/patches for the PS3 version? I don't have a data bundle to check - if there is, then ill get a once-off bundle from mtn.

let me know - shot!
 
Awesome awesome awesome. Except I didnt save while assaulting some bandits and lost 20 minutes of game. :P You reload and learn I guess ;)
 
Got away from work too late to make it to BT to go pick up my copy. Ah well, there's always tomorrow!
 
As the game runs through steam (yay), do you need a constant internet connection to play?
If I buy it I will be playing in an area that has no connection, will this be possible?
 
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