I always make a hunter-type character at least once. I can't say what it is exactly. Maybe it's because archery suits the way my brain works best: not quick reacting, disliking having too many abilities, able to assess the entire fight all at once and prepare well beforehand. *shrug* I may break this habit in ESO, but it's not likely. I'll probably end up making something using a bow at some point. Maybe...if I get the mood to make an alt.
I was just thinking about this subject not 10 minutes ago! I'm definitely going to try and recreate my Silent Sentinel build when the game's released. I'd describe him as a subclass of the Rouge archetype as he also uses magic to some degree. Combat revolves around the usage of guerilla warfare tactics like planning your attack before striking followed by a fast paced Blitzkrieg style assault. As for looks I usually make him look like me; red hair, pale skin, ect. As for role playing I try not to differentiate between being the "good guy" and the "bad guy" and rather focus on making him a real person with his own ambitions, desires, personality, and flaws. Morality still plays a pivotal role however as my character's journey plays out he starts to question his own perception of reality and inevitably decides who he wants to be.
I usually try to translate some part of myself into every character; I have to relate with them on some level. But usually, no, I leave little in common between characters from different games.
That's not to say I don't reuse characters at all, though. In Skyrim, most of my favorite playthroughs have been recreations of the same archetype. Up to this point, they've culminated into my current and arguably favorite Skyrim persona (Chase, the Argonian in my profile pic). I like to play and build with ideas gradually over time.
I want to try out some of character concepts I used for Skyrim in ESO I just don't know which one I want to stick with.
Growingup on RPGs I usually went for the all out heavy warrior type, crashing through enemies like a hot knife through butter. Not sure how I want to handle ESO though. I do enjoy going against the grain: Orc mages/archers, Redguard necromancers, and Khajiit barbarians, so I am sure I will play into that arena of fun.
I'm still waiting for more info to be confirmed or to get a beta key before I start actually planning. But I see a lot of the concepts I used in Skyrim translating through.
I wish I could do that, I sort of have OCD when it comes to that stuff lol. Unless I have a justifiable reason like their abilities play to the best advantage of that class, I try to stick to roleplay friendly stuff like Bosmer archers, Nord Barbarians etc.
I always play a warrior first. Partially because it's easy for me to jump right in and play. I'll usually come back and try magic, stealth and various combos on my next playthrough(s).
Mostly I just love running up and hitting guys in the face with a blunt weapon!
I do this in pretty much any game wit the option.
I agree. I think most people are quick to make a warrior of some sort, perhaps a paladin or spell sword because it allows them to experience the majority of the game. It lets them jump right into to it.
I'm beginning to see that few people have actually found that one character that they fall in love with and more so fall in love with a style.
Here it is, I hope you like it!
Yea, its the charm of the game
The thing is, I only started RPGing in Oblivion.
But shortly before i quited playing it i found the spell controll animal/humanoid. Sparing details, with the help of a bug it acted like the current fury spell.
Now, ennemies tearing themselves appart, thats magic! (While i watch from the shadows)
I add to that the simple school of destrutruction to make the last fight per group somewhat difficult (and bosses realy, realy), the mana pool needed wil help with the illusions to!
Now I am as far to add roleplay to him (like me)/her (If I want to look at something)
Him= sorta real me, but I then do start with a sad story that sorta justifies thieves guild, to work my way up to be the Champion/Dragonborn/whatever.
Her wil mostly be fun/powerplay.
I have had the same name and race in all Elder Scrolls games since Morrowind (I played them out of order) but in Morrowind I went around punching people, in Oblivion I cut and burned people, and in Skyrim I stun locked people with lightning magic. I played as a Dark Elf named Thanatos.