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[Wishmaster]

1.5 Beta update on Steam available.

New features...

   Information

UPDATE 1.5 (all platforms unless noted)
NEW FEATURES

• New cinematic kill cameras for projectile weapons and spells
• New kill moves and animations for melee weapons
• Shadows on grass available (PC)
• Smithing skill increases now factor in the created item’s value
• Improved visual transition when going underwater
• Improved distance LOD transition for snowy landscapes

BUG FIXES

• General crash fixes and memory optimizations
• Fixed issue with Deflect Arrows perk not calculating properly
• In “A Cornered Rat,” the death of certain NPCs no longer blocks progression
• Fixed issue where Farkas would not give Companion’s quests properly
• Fixed crash when loading saves that rely on data that is no longer being loaded
• Followers sneak properly when player is sneaking
• Fixed issue with weapon racks not working properly in Proudspire Manor
• Arrows and other projectiles that were stuck in objects in the world now clean up properly
• Fixed issue where “Rescue Mission” was preventing “Taking Care of Business” from starting properly
• Fixed issue where certain NPCs would fail to become Thieves Guild fences
• Fixed issue in “Diplomatic Immunity” where killing all the guards in the Thalmor Embassy before starting the quest would break progress
• In “Hard Answers,” picking up the dwarven museum key after completing the quest, no longer restarts the quest
• Killing Viola before or after “Blood on the Ice” no longer blocks progression
• Fixed issue where Calixto would fail to die properly in “Blood on the Ice”
• In “Waking Nightmare” fixed occasional issue where Erandur would stop pathing properly
• Fixed issue where letters and notes with random encounters would appear blank
• Fixed rare issue where dialogue and shouts would improperly play
• Lydia will now offer marriage option after player purchases Breezehome in Whiterun
• Fixed issue where if player manually mined ore in Cidhna Mine, jail time would not be served
• Fixed rare issue with skills not increasing properly
• Fixed issue where the Headsman’s Axe did not gain proper buff from Barbarian perk
• In “A Night to Remember” it is no longer possible to kill Ysolda, Ennis or Senna before starting the quest
• Fixed issue with the ebony dagger having a weapon speed that was too slow
• Fixed issue with “The Wolf Queen Awakened” where backing out of a conversation with Styrr too soon would block progress
• The third level of the Limbsplitter perk now properly improves all battle axes
• Fixed a rare issue where Sanguine Rose would not work properly
• In “Tending the Flames” King Olaf’s Verse will no longer disappear from explosions

http://www.bethblog.com/2012/03/15/new-features-highlight-1-5-update/
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Sweet thanks for the heads up.

Was reading somewhere that Bethseda says they paln on moving away from the smaller DLC packs for Skyrim, and go more along the lines of expansion packs with lots aof new content.
really looking forward to what they have planned for us.

 

[dreamer]

I don't understand this.Earlier in the game i had cleared one Forsworn camp of all Forsworn and one mine of all Draugr (got gold for this small quest from one miner).This place is near Markarth & Karspire.Now i went to the these same places after like 10 levels and its still the same.I mean Draugr are still in mine and Forsworn camp is full of Forsworn.Is this supposed to happen or its a glitch in game??

 

[fseal]

All non quest specific parts of the game "repop" at intervals. Usually something like a forsworn or bandit camp or mine repop in 30 game days I believe?

It makes sense, you're not there 100% of the time to keep new people out. Bandit camps get abandoned (when you wipe them out) but a new set of bandits move in a month later

The repop of the ore in mines is a tad unrealistic but it allows you to keep playing the game if you were big into smithing and such

 

[dreamer]

All non quest specific parts of the game "repop" at intervals. Usually something like a forsworn or bandit camp or mine repop in 30 game days I believe?

It makes sense, you're not there 100% of the time to keep new people out. Bandit camps get abandoned (when you wipe them out) but a new set of bandits move in a month later

The repop of the ore in mines is a tad unrealistic but it allows you to keep playing the game if you were big into smithing and such

Ah i get it now but its a bit ridiculous in a way.Last time i killed that old hag with nails and this time there was another old hag in precisely the same place

 

[fseal]

Heh yeah, it would be a bit more realistic if the actual population would change, or if the camps would move around.

 

[Everlong]

1.5 Beta update on Steam available.

New features...

   Information

UPDATE 1.5 (all platforms unless noted)
NEW FEATURES

• New cinematic kill cameras for projectile weapons and spells
• New kill moves and animations for melee weapons
• Shadows on grass available (PC)
• Smithing skill increases now factor in the created item’s value
• Improved visual transition when going underwater
• Improved distance LOD transition for snowy landscapes

BUG FIXES

• General crash fixes and memory optimizations
• Fixed issue with Deflect Arrows perk not calculating properly
• In “A Cornered Rat,” the death of certain NPCs no longer blocks progression
• Fixed issue where Farkas would not give Companion’s quests properly
• Fixed crash when loading saves that rely on data that is no longer being loaded
• Followers sneak properly when player is sneaking
• Fixed issue with weapon racks not working properly in Proudspire Manor
• Arrows and other projectiles that were stuck in objects in the world now clean up properly
• Fixed issue where “Rescue Mission” was preventing “Taking Care of Business” from starting properly
• Fixed issue where certain NPCs would fail to become Thieves Guild fences
• Fixed issue in “Diplomatic Immunity” where killing all the guards in the Thalmor Embassy before starting the quest would break progress
• In “Hard Answers,” picking up the dwarven museum key after completing the quest, no longer restarts the quest
• Killing Viola before or after “Blood on the Ice” no longer blocks progression
• Fixed issue where Calixto would fail to die properly in “Blood on the Ice”
• In “Waking Nightmare” fixed occasional issue where Erandur would stop pathing properly
• Fixed issue where letters and notes with random encounters would appear blank
• Fixed rare issue where dialogue and shouts would improperly play
• Lydia will now offer marriage option after player purchases Breezehome in Whiterun
• Fixed issue where if player manually mined ore in Cidhna Mine, jail time would not be served
• Fixed rare issue with skills not increasing properly
• Fixed issue where the Headsman’s Axe did not gain proper buff from Barbarian perk
• In “A Night to Remember” it is no longer possible to kill Ysolda, Ennis or Senna before starting the quest
• Fixed issue with the ebony dagger having a weapon speed that was too slow
• Fixed issue with “The Wolf Queen Awakened” where backing out of a conversation with Styrr too soon would block progress
• The third level of the Limbsplitter perk now properly improves all battle axes
• Fixed a rare issue where Sanguine Rose would not work properly
• In “Tending the Flames” King Olaf’s Verse will no longer disappear from explosions

Now on Steam: 1.5 Beta Update featuring new kill cameras | Bethesda Blog
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Sweet thanks for the heads up.

Was reading somewhere that Bethseda says they paln on moving away from the smaller DLC packs for Skyrim, and go more along the lines of expansion packs with lots aof new content.
really looking forward to what they have planned for us.

I just hope a really good story arc gets added for the Vigilants of Stendarr.

 

[panais]

I am doing Quest "Diplomatic Immunity"

And chest with my gear is empty???!!!

Found it!!

 

[dreamer]

I am in a dilemma whether to join Imperials or Stormcloaks.I read in some forums if i join Stormcloaks then Alduin quest is almost impossible to complete or something.Honestly i don't know about Alduin quest yet.I am playing High Elf and seeing how Stormcloaks are racists towards Elves,i am more inclined towards joining Imperials.But the point is if joining either of the sides will have impact on the possible ending of the game or on main quest??

TIA

 

[sygnus21]

Everyone has an opinion so in the end it's up to you to make the decision. And for what it's worth, I joined the Imperials and had no issue with the Alduin quest.

I would follow the story and listen to other NPC's around you and go from there. I can't say what's the right or wrong answer as I've only had one playthrough and as I said, I chose the imperials side.

And like any RPC game decisions can have consequences, that's why you're given choices, and that's the point.

Good luck.

 

[Wishmaster]

I was a Stormcloak and had no issue. But I didnt rush through the main campaign either.

My guess is that those who had issues with Alduin may have just been a bit too low of a level.. just a guess.


Talk to everyone, get some more info, and decide which side you want to take.
Alternatively, you can just stay neutral in the civil war if you so choose.

 

[dreamer]

Thanks for the tips Wishmaster & Sygnus.After reading a bit on other forums i have decided to remain neutral till its absolutely necessary to join either of the sides.My character is like trying to help as many people as i can.

Just installed 1.5 beta update and i must say new cam angles are impressive and the game looks more stablish than before.

 

[BugMeister]

re the 1.5 update..
- those cut-scenes are amazing..!!

 

[panais]

Hey all.

Please do me a favor,find or buy a ninroot,take a good clean in game screenshot and post it here.

Then i will post something here,a little surprise

 

[mickey megabyte]

ok, how's this?

 

[panais]

A real Skyrim nirnroot?

Ok,

Today i traveled to mountains,snow,waterfalls,nature..........and next to the water in the forest guess what i found..........

 

[mickey megabyte]

wow!

was it singing?

 

[panais]

wow!

was it singing?

Isn't that amazing?

 

[Alsisgevat]

 

[Wishmaster]

LOL, almost identical.
If you start hearing it sing to you there may be problems

 

[Airbot]

Probably the plant they got the design from.

Also very similar to Dandelion.

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