The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
The latest and greatest RPG-offering from Bethesda.
It was a hard decision to make. When faced with the dual proposition of reviewing either the PC or Xbox version of The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, I had to weigh the options. The PC version can be run at a higher resolution, is patchable, and also contains the bonus “Elder Scrolls Construction Set” disc, enabling users to create, share, and download new quests, items, dungeons, and more. However (and I know this opinion has the potential to get me lynched), the PC version is actually just another title in the seemingly endless glut of PC RPGs. Whether it is a MMORPG or not, it can be argued that the choices for PC RPGs are many. When it comes to the Xbox, however, Morrowind marks the first appearance of an RPG on Microsoft’s new console, making it a landmark title in that respect. Bearing that in mind, I decided to start with the Xbox version and take it from there.
One thing is clear in terms of the Xbox version… this title would not have been possible on any console without a hard drive.
After spending an exhaustive amount of time with the Xbox, I finally moved on to the PC version, and it can safely be said that they are identical. The only differences are the obvious ones mentioned above, and, naturally, the Xbox version does not come with the extra toolkit. Also, several patches have been released for the PC version (one of which adds the much-needed health meter for enemies during combat, as well as several other add-ons), which is also possible, yet frowned upon, for the Xbox (there have been no announced plans to deliver said fixes as of yet).
All of this having been said, the choice remains yours. Both versions deliver an unbelievably large adventure in an equally massive world, filled with literally thousands of NPCs, over four hundred quests, and hundreds of thousands of items to be collected, dropped, or otherwise dealt with in any way the player sees fit. Yes, this is the stuff of addiction, my friends, a mini-world on a console that at times seems to strive to be an offline Everquest, albeit with graphics and sound that are clearly superior in every way to that title.
Players start out as a non-descript character on a prison ship that has just made port. Gradually, the game takes you through control schemes and character creation one step at a time. There are a few different methods to character creation, but the “create from scratch” mode affords players with the most minute of details for their character, and tends to be the method of choice. Those who are in a hurry to get started can use the “answer some questions and let the machine decide the type of character that best fits your personality” feature.
This RPG is a single character game, and there will be no “parties” under your control. Also, the game is completely open-ended, so once your character is designed, you’re on your own, and that is meant in the most literal sense. You will be thrust into this living, breathing society within a box, and every move you make will be scrutinized by its inhabitants. The main means of progression throughout the game is to talk to all of the NPCs, who will offer quests, information, and invite you to join one or more guilds (thieves, warriors, mages, etc.) that will ultimately determine your character’s standing in Vvardenfell. Players can become whatever they choose (even a vampire), and they can also advance the skills that appeal the most to them (and are available to the character class). Melee combat, distance combat (with projectile weapons), and spell casting magic are all available here, and in abundance. You can traverse Vvardenfell by foot, or by hiring the locals to transport you around by way of the odd creatures they employ as beasts of burden. Traveling by foot is more dangerous, but it opens up the potential for finding the hidden dungeons that completely litter the land.
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I played Morrowind and thought it was great at first, yet I'm beginnign to think Bestheda are barking up the wrong tree with their quest for total freedom. It really is not the be-all-end-all. Games like BGII, Planescape torment and Fallout all had smaller worlds and less freedom, but IMO were superior because of the higher quality of quests and story. Morrowinds still a cool game, just don't expect any of the hundereds of quests to be top notch.
greatest rpg ever
I agree with the dude. I played it for a few dyas but was overwhelmed with the freedom and eventualy put off by the scale of the game. It's well made and looks great but there ain't enough direction to it. And the static nature of the NPCs detracts from the believability
At first i was skeptical on how the game would turn out as I played along...but i found myself playing for countless hours enjoying the realistic traits of Morrowind. The only gripe i have, is that it needs direction...what is the purpose of being in Morrowind. Who is the main enemy? Oh yeah...I am sick and tired of being called an "outlander", man i played longed enough to be addressed as my character!
I wish you guys would tell us how to become a vampire or great warrior...
Kill Dagoth Ur and they will stop calling you an outlander and start dribbling on about how it is a pleasure to meet you. If you want to be a resident, just kill the Orc in Balmora and use his house.
i need the enemy health patch
hey ppl what guild or house is the best to join?
I think that the gaurds in balmora should be more strong i can killthem with ten arrows
i think the game is the best even though there should be more of a shall we say plot to follow
when i saw my bro playing the game i thought it was boring but then i played it and it is awesome all i do though is go around and kill people villagers and then pay the fine and then go kill more people
I going to get morrowind and it looks stunning, im only a bit worried about how you hit people with yopur weapons. But if you can make potions and have nearly the same amount of intricacy as the real world i'll be pleased.
morrowind ruls that all i can say :)
When I look at the screenshots on the web, they are always nice and colourfull, why it always comes out dull and desaturated on my screen? It does not happen with any other games.
many hours of fun
so are you saying that the construction set will/is all ready out for the xbox
you can beome a vampire by fighting one and then running away you should then wait three days and youll be a vampire
people will either fight you or run away on sight
you will have super strength
you will receive a low level of damage if you arein direct sunlight
you get two extra powerful spells
Were can I find a vampire in morrowind
This game rocks. I am a wargamer and picked up this RPG on a lark. 9 months later, I had finally run out of things to do. It takes me back to the days of Ultima, quest of the avitar.
well i was was checking out ansertral tombs there was one near a swamp town (not seyda nee) in bitter coast reigon that had 6 vampires in it
i killed them all.. no cheating
I'm now a level 50something vampire, my only problem is....nothing can kill me anymore...I now have nothing to do except kill guards by the tens and fives....I'm pretty bored of it by now and I NEED to find something to do!!!what in gods name am I supposed to do to make the game interesting???
I have been playing RPGs for both pc and console since Final Fantasy first made its appearance in Japan and I tell you what.
This is by far number one!
With awsome versatility and complexity, ES 3 has kept me hooked since it came out!
I have made over 25 different characters and still have come nowhere near the limit to different classes, and thats NOT including the default classes.
i need to know how to become a vampire and how to find them ive had no luck for the 5 months ie been playing this game :-( i really need some help.
How do you get into the Puzzle Canal - It says something about breathing the waters and there is a white translucent barrier stopping me getting into the puzzle canal.
Great game - I keeping coming down with an illness that prevents me going to work.
Seriously how do you kill Dagoth Ur i mean im in 26 but he brung up like you are un armed something about some tools what are they?
This is one the best games I have every played. I didn't fully realise this until I blanked my hard drive and started to play it agin from the start. It never fails to surprise me and is truely engrossing.
True certain aspects of it are short of perfect. Yes it's true that many of the quests are pretty boring. Also, you can spend a lot of time just wandering about. However this is also what makes it fantastic. Time can be spent exploring the environment and unearthing hidden tombs and abadoned ruins.
So there you have decide for yourself, at least give it a play.
I Cant freakin figure out how to do the dissapearence of the dwarfs qest even though i went into all the ruins and talked to the fat guy in corprusarium ???
I LOVE U
if u are hit with a spell or weapon from a vampire does it still turn u into a vampire or does it have to be a hand to hand attack ?
Game of the Year edition of Morrowind for X-Box contains both the extra add-ons (already available for pc) and the patches like the health meter for monsters ...
Gah! how do i get into the Puzzle Canal? i have NO clue :(
go to red mountain, the cavern of the incarnate is up there and u get in only at 6 in the morning and at night
go to vivics palace and go into one of the water fall gates the middle is in gate 3 but i dont know how to get past the barrier thing that says breath his water and glory and the path will be made clear
my commen is really a question....
how can i become a vampire and does it have bad afects on my char?
fighters is my favourite im the leader of mine but not much to do now its borin ask me anny other question bout morrowinds k coz i no all
drown in the water in the puzzle canal, trust me
I have played this game for almost 3 years on computer and xbox ive beat it on xbox and am working on PC.However i warn any who want to buy this game this is a game that you must be three things to play the storyline on this.1.patience 2.persistence 3.and a want to become the best warrior in all of morrowind.There are so many things to do and so many weapons to use and make.
Those who want to know what the best house or guild to join is it all depends on what you want money prestige or power if you want money join the morag tong situated in vivec foreign quarter canalworks.Or House Hllalu both are prestige and good good money.For honor and prestige join Redoran or Temple.For power and quick level ups join Telvanni
Mages Guild or Fighters.Really it all depends on level difrential.Personally i like variety you can join many and almost all.
they are cool
What is the use for the souls rocks or pieces. If is for enchanting how you can enchant the items
easily the best RPG
I agree wit ninja
Started the Elder Scrolls game with Daggerfall, and this one is the best game I have played! I see a lot of people gripping about direction. If you want someone to hold your hand and lead you by the nose play Neverwinter Nights. This is a game for those of us that want to snub their nose at the rest of the RPG world for chapters, and eras, and periods.
Or if you want to play Morrowind with direction, follow the starting quest! You beat the game that way, or join a house, follow their quests. Have one of the NPC's lead you by the nose or cry to mummy.
As to those complaining about being an outlander *shrugs* it happens, welcome to racism, we see it everyday in the real world, now you're the minority if you weren't already, and if you DO happen to be a racist, remember how you felt in a GAME about being called different, then think of how you are treating a real live human. I personally got over the outlander part, besides, I'm archmagister of House Telavanni, everyone thinks I suit the land very well and am more than welcome to ask anything I please :-P
Well that was my rant, if you dun like the game, play a diff one, if you love the game, than HUZZAH, live long and prosper and you rock!
I saw my cousin playing it and boy did i think it sucked. But then I tryed it and it was the best action game i have ever played on the PC.
tip 4 the game: at the start of the game go 2 the lighthouse and go up the side were the rocks are when you are on top of them go round the back and there is a tree stump jump on top of it and look inside there is a good magic axe
i just want to know whether we can use dual wield in Elder's scroll.. it would be fun.. like being a ranger and all that
where can you find a vampire of Quarra bloodline
I've been playing Morrowind for a very long time, and i see a lot of unaswer questions here, mostly about Vampires. I want everyone to know there is a site dedicated to gamers like you at
www.UESP.net
You can access a lot of info in this website, including locations on all items, quest info, race tuturials, plus info on the expasions too.
This website is a must for avid MW fans, like me :p
few questions...
whats the point of gold in this game? Im not far in this game at all, in fact, ive only explored like 4 cities, and Ive got crates full of high value items, inluding 3 daedric claymores worth 80,000... is there anyone rich enough to buy this crap off me?
i got in the puzzle canal and past the translucent white thing, but where are the "treasures"?
i see a shrine, a guy dressed like a dremora, and a chest full of silver longswords, but no real treasure
Where in Mournhold do you get Pack Animals?
the game is cool but there is alot more thing they could do to it to make it better
the game is cool but there is alot more thing they could do to it to make it better
THE ELDER SCROLLS 3 MORROWIND IS THE BEST GAME EVER!!!
When I played it there was a few glitches , but besides that the game was really great I also liked the idea of an RPG where you can just about do anything.
does anyone know if morrowind can go online? im thinking online as in massively multiplayer. pplease respond!
I love how you can leave an item laying anywhere then come and get it... I still have a 'stash' at my house in sedya neen.. killed the guy, so its mine :) I can deposit all my items there and it saves the location perfectly... one time I killed a gaurd at the start of the games and stole his 10,000 dollar a peice set of armor, threw it on the ground and turned myself in for like 50 coins.. went back like 20 hours of gameplay later and found it still laying there :P
Hi,
For some time already I'm trying to find ES III : Morrowind demo to download since I don't buy game unless I can
see if I like it playing the demo. But I'm more & more convinced such a demo has never been released. Am I right? If
(hopefully) not, can someone point me at the location where I could download it, please?
Geranzo.
P.S. Please in the case of any info send me an email to geranzo@o2.pl
Thanks in adva
Ben is a champ, you tools tell us nothing!
HOW THE F#%* DO YOU BECOME A FRIGGIN VAMPIRE!!!!
Take a sword from the chest past the white thing.
give it to the guy then talk to the shrine.
To get past white thing drown in water you'll come back right where you drowned with full health and the white thingy will be GONE!!!
I played this game for a while and found out how to become a werewolf, Vampire and a hell of a lot of other things too....
I got alittle bored then i just created a new character and then it semmed fun again!!!
If you have a lot of high priced items to sell go to Bal Fel region and find the talking mud crab merchant. He buys most things at full price and has 10k. Rest for 24 hours and then sell him more. He is due south of minabi, a bandit cave. Or on the island just southeast of mzahnch, a dwemer ruin. Sell him some items worth 10k or less first... then for your more expensive items sell him 1 then buy back the some of the 10k items and repeat this process until you sell all your stuff.. Im walking around with 800k now... trained everything to as high as non-specialist trainers can go and gained about 25 levels in a matter of hours. :) hope that helps
Don't get the Xbox version... If you lose an item, you can't get it back... But on PC you can use a cheat. For example: I spent abput 35 hours playing the game, and I finally move to the Blades quest, when I go finally to get the Bone Bitter Bow, I didn't know it was on the ghost, until I read it on the Internet. Well, if you leave the room of the burial chambers--- which had the ghost that you killed--- without the bow, you CANNOT get it back, and like me, you wasted time for the game, because now you cannot beat it. PC has some cheat that you can put in for the bow, but not Xbox.
where do you find a place to join house telavanni
where do you find a place to join house telavanni
where do u join house telavanni
were is the mud crab merchent!
i need a why where i can level up
For those who are a vampire and don't wanna be, go to Bal Ur north of suran, and do whatever the big statue in the ruins tell you. It'll turn you back to normal
And there is a full set of daetric or however you spell it armor at the tower above the corporsiem... Tel Fry I think the armor is on a wizard and he will kill the sh** out of you if you're not strong enough. The daedric helm is in the tower of dusk somewhere in the lower area you'll have to kill a few people but o well screw them they ain't real people I know everything there is to know about this game just ask
i played and got azura's star and made like 30 different constant effect items like levitate and bound weapons, regenerrate health, fortify attributes, costed alot but i killed alot of ordinators and sold there armor to the mudcrab merchant,GO TO AZURA'S SHRINE AND DO HER QUEST!!!
I played this game for about two years now, I have a lvl 47 human. As from what i can tell this game is endless, I have every spell in the game not to mention i cant be killed by anything i one hit everything in the game, As far as Daggoth Ur goes i two hit him sad sad sad out come in the game if you ask me. They made it so you could have so much freedom to the point where you could do anything you wanted and level as much as you wanted to the point where you one hit everyhing,
I Guild master of ervery guild in the game other the then theif's guild because i took an assain quest and i killed one of the theif's guild's dude's so they wouldnt let me in the guild :P
i know werewolfs are in solthiem but where exactly are they in solsthiem plz help me
I need help on Elder Scrolls 3 Morrowind Game of the year
ok, so i have done the three mian quests of the game of the year edition and i got bored and decided to join the temple. i hadn't before cause they kinda bugged me, but like i said i was bored. anyways, i am doing the first stupid mission to go visit all the stupid shrines and i don't know how to get past the weird white glowy thing the puzzle canal of vivec. i was wonder if anyone could tell me.
All of you guys saying it needs a plot open ur eyes and read the dialogue at the start. It guides you to a guy in balmora, its very straight forward and the main thing about they game (you dont need to do this) is to kill Dagoth Ur, he has become a false god and has created blight which is that annoying disease and the annoying red thick storms that come from red mountain. Another thing you should really get the expansion becoming a werewolf is soooooo sweet and the Dark Brotherhood is really fun to hunt down specialy if you character is into stealth.
By FAR the best rpg every, if they somehow made this online it would blow away all competition and make all other rpgs pathetic
All of you guys saying it needs a plot open ur eyes and read the dialogue at the start. It guides you to a guy in balmora, its very straight forward and the main thing about they game (you dont need to do this) is to kill Dagoth Ur, he has become a false god and has created blight which is that annoying disease and the annoying red thick storms that come from red mountain. Another thing you should really get the expansion becoming a werewolf is soooooo sweet and the Dark Brotherhood is really fun to hunt down specialy if you character is into stealth.
By FAR the best rpg every, if they somehow made this online it would blow away all competition and make all other rpgs pathetic
what cave can I find a werewolf in
how do i get multiplayer in this game...morrowind 3:game of the yr editon
does anyone know the whole walkthrough for this game.plz
Best open-RPG ever made, and I have to say after learning a few loopholes (not cheats) the game really excited me.
I find it much funner to just say hell with the story-line and become a full time thief. I go bust up ghostgate, vivic vaults, and molag mar just for all the ebony and glass armours.
Also I don't use the mudcrab merchant because hes too far away, caldara has the same type of NPC but he only has 5000 gold. Its a skamp living in the gor-hak manor (spelling?) He buys everything full price.
By the way, if you want to kill somebody without getting a bounty and without getting kicked out of a guild
just taunt them until they reply "That does it" and all you can do is hit "Goodbye"
they will attack you shortly after the dialogue closes
someone plz tell me where azuras shrine is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(i didnt get a map with my game)
Uhm
very bottom right, its not marked on the map
walk along the coast, theres a little boot on the bottom right (its like due east of Molag mar, and north east of Tel Branora)
Anyway walk along the bottom right coast in Azura's coast region, and you'll see a huge statue up on the island. Thats it
i need help on finding the freaking azura's star soulgem that never breaks i just cant find it!!!!!!
do azura quest in the north protecting some woman from dearda then return to her shrine in the south east and she gives you the azura soul gem lots walkin !!
DO NOT BECOME A VAMPIRE U WONT BE ABLE TO CONTINUE THE STORY SAVE A BUNCH OR U ARE SCREWED!!!!trust me i know im not an expert but i have a lvl 60 character and have almost all of the legendary artifacts(goldbrand,skullcrusher,daedric cresent, etc.)the only thing i dont got (cuz im lazy) is kagrenac's tools which u need to (censoring alot of info so i dont give anything away)
and no im not bragging i just know from experience
DOES AYONE KNOW HOW TO BEAT THE GAME... AND WHAT IS THIS PUZZLE CANAL WHERE IS IT.....HELP HELP HELP PLEASE........ :-(
WHERE DO YOU GET THE MOON AND STAR OR AZURA THING IN THE GAME I CANT FIND EM!!!!!!! :-|
if you guys play morrowind on pc i have a code that gives you the azura star push the ~ button then type in player-> additem azura_star_unique b/1-999 on how many you want when the screen shows up and then you have it...... :-)
if you guys play morrowind on pc i have a code that gives you the azura star push the ~ button then type in player-> additem azura_star_unique 1-999 on how many you want when the screen shows up and then you have it...... :-)
can anyone tell me how to pass the puzzle canal?
Does anyone know how and where to go to join the guild of Telvanni?
Can Morrowind go Online?
I need to knowhow & who to sell items worth 10k or more
please help
Guide to selling items worth more than 10k
First off, I use the scamp at the Gorhak manor in Caldera... hes easier to get to and yeah he only has 5k but its worth it because of the walk you have to go through for the mudcrab
Now, first sell the scamp all your cheapies worth under 5k (or mudcrab the 10k ones), say you have 10 ebony darts, each sell for 2k each so thats 20k, which means you have to sell to the scamp 5 times
Now you have an item that sells for 25k, what you do is you sell him that item worth 25k, then you buy back the 20 ebony darts, that means you sold the sword for 25k, then bought back 20k.... so hes giving you the 20 darts and the 5k cash for your 25k sword
which means you just got your 25k, yeah you have to re-sell the darts but its worth it
I agree with Asahi i was so excited when we finaly got it it was far more than what i had hoped for and asahi
you need a gold medal on the racism comment i hate racists
Truplaya: go to the alter that says breathe the waters..blabla then fall into the pool and drown yourself, then where to go becomes apparent.
How do u like cure the curse of vampire? ive been one longer then 3 days. The books dont really tell me crap.
This isn't a comment but a question.
I purchased this game four days ago ( the regular one not the GOTY addition) and for two days have been trying to become a vampire ( I can't remember the name but it's the fighting clan and I think the name starts with a Q). Can someone please tell me:
A) where to find them
B) What they look like
C) How do I become infected the fastest way
& D) About how long it takes to become infected.
A respoce would be greatly appreaciated : )!
hay go to maar gan and head into the creavas behind the silt strider and go straight fight a skeletan at the door of the tomb to your first left inside there is a small base of the fighting vimpires and if you don't get ifected with the first one look inside the dead vampires body a few times until you do or theres a key at the entrance to open the locked door but it pretty hard to find or on the mission to the urkishal camp go south to a dwemer ruin