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M'aiq the Liar, how does he fit into your roleplays? |
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Lady Saga |
Sep 23 2012, 05:37 AM
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Yes, everyone, it's M'aiq the Liar, that NPC who is considered by many to be an Easter Egg of sorts. I assume everyone here is a roleplayer, but even if you aren't, how does M'aiq fit into your game? Is he an awkward moment that cannot be explained? Do you ignore him? Do you address him? I've fallen into the habit of seeing him as a sort of sage, or wise-person. Usually my characters find him somewhere randomly, walk up to him, and wait for him to say something "wise". It might be "Nord wishes he have glorious mane like Khajiit" or "M'aiq does not remember his past; perhaps he never had one" or "M'aiq is very practical, he has no use for Mysticism." And in some cases (like with Gunter, Son of Talos, who is an oaf, and not very bright) my character will not even know what M'aiq is talking about, but they look at him with awe, anyways. It doesn't matter if they're dull or bright, though, they always look forward to whatever M'aiq has to say next. This post has been edited by Lady Saga: Sep 23 2012, 05:45 AM
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Grits |
Sep 23 2012, 02:48 PM
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Councilor
Joined: 6-November 10
From: The Gold Coast
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Fun topic! For me it depends on the character, of course. Most of my characters do not approach strangers, so they never speak to him or even realize that it’s the same Khajiit. It’s easy with the HUD off, since there’s no little label to read. As for what he’s doing out in the middle of nowhere, they might be asked the same question! Here’s how some of my friendlier characters view him. Big D has introduced himself, so he recognizes M’aiq when he sees him. The orc thinks that the Khajiit might be under the influence of moon sugar. He always listens respectfully and doesn’t expect to understand him. Jensa and Stenvar have come to M’aiq’s aid many times in her 200+ hour game (dragon attacks and when world events collide). She has decided that the old cat is harmless. She always stops to say hello. Since she is Dragonborn and has been known to utter odd phrases and meditate upon foreign words, she dismisses his behavior as some Khajiit following his own path. She does not have to make sense of everything in her world. My Khajiit characters have always heard him speak to them in Ta’agra, and I just assume that some of their interactions do not translate well. For example: M’aiq: M'aiq is always in search of calipers, yet finds none. Where could they have gone?
J’Shanji: Haha! This one would like to find a paint brush. Warm sands, my friend.
Grits: WTF?
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Lady Saga |
Sep 24 2012, 12:38 PM
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Mouth
Joined: 20-February 12
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Thanks, y'all. I never, ever have been able to speak to M'aiq in Cyrodiil. He runs way too fast. I'm pretty sure I've seen him run by several times, but have never been able to catch him. I am glad he is chilled-out now! Was he in MOrrowind?
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SubRosa |
Sep 24 2012, 03:37 PM
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Ancient
Joined: 14-March 10
From: Between The Worlds
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QUOTE(Lady Saga @ Sep 24 2012, 07:38 AM) Thanks, y'all. I never, ever have been able to speak to M'aiq in Cyrodiil. He runs way too fast. I'm pretty sure I've seen him run by several times, but have never been able to catch him. I am glad he is chilled-out now! Was he in MOrrowind? I have the same problem in Oblivion. He just darts off like a gazelle as soon as my characters spot him. I never did run across him in Morrowind.
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McBadgere |
Sep 24 2012, 04:02 PM
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Councilor
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That's weird... ...All of my Knightish characters always talked to him either outside Anvil or outside Leyawiin...He never ran once...Unless it was post conversation...Weird... As M'aiq has been there all the way through my gaming experience...All the Knights treat him with much respect and always stop to talk... Sometimes, he talks back...Sometimes...Not...We shall see...
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Lady Saga |
Sep 25 2012, 12:22 AM
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Mouth
Joined: 20-February 12
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That's cool, McB. Wish I could find him standing around in Cyrodiil. He says a whole list of things I've never even heard; I have only read these things in the forums. QUOTE(Grits @ Sep 24 2012, 10:50 AM) Ha ha that is priceless! How do you take pictures? You are on PS3, right? Is that just a really good digital camera.? This post has been edited by Lady Saga: Sep 25 2012, 12:25 AM
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ghastley |
Sep 25 2012, 12:34 AM
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Councilor
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I think M'aiq is supposed to be the same person in Morrowind and Oblivion, but is a descendent in Skyrim (whose father was M'aiq, and he presumes all the generations before).
He wasn't in Daggerfall, but I might just add him if I can get it running again on my new machine.
I had him play a part in Tsarrina's acquisition of Gweden Farm, so he's a favored client there.
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Grits |
Sep 25 2012, 02:26 AM
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Joined: 6-November 10
From: The Gold Coast
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QUOTE(Lady Saga @ Sep 24 2012, 07:22 PM) How do you take pictures? You are on PS3, right? Is that just a really good digital camera.? Those two are screenshots from my laptop. I can play Oblivion on it, but not very well. Here's how Jerric looks on my PS3: Link. It's just an inexpensive Cybershot camera from Target, but I hold still. Also it's a pretty big TV. I have Oblivion for the Xbox now (couldn't resist the 2-pack with Fallout), but shockingly Jerric has not yet invaded it.
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Noran |
Dec 5 2012, 09:06 AM
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Joined: 5-December 12
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I've always approached M'aiq as some sort of immortal wise being who's been wandering Tamriel for some unknown number of centuries....makes interactions with him all the more amusing.
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flowerboom |
Feb 9 2013, 09:58 PM
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Agent
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QUOTE(Grits @ Sep 25 2012, 01:26 AM) QUOTE(Lady Saga @ Sep 24 2012, 07:22 PM) How do you take pictures? You are on PS3, right? Is that just a really good digital camera.? Those two are screenshots from my laptop. I can play Oblivion on it, but not very well. Here's how Jerric looks on my PS3: Link. It's just an inexpensive Cybershot camera from Target, but I hold still. Also it's a pretty big TV. I have Oblivion for the Xbox now (couldn't resist the 2-pack with Fallout), but shockingly Jerric has not yet invaded it. jerric is actually really handsome now i am just going to think of that face....
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flowerboom |
Feb 9 2013, 10:00 PM
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QUOTE(Grits @ Sep 25 2012, 01:26 AM) QUOTE(Lady Saga @ Sep 24 2012, 07:22 PM) How do you take pictures? You are on PS3, right? Is that just a really good digital camera.? Those two are screenshots from my laptop. I can play Oblivion on it, but not very well. Here's how Jerric looks on my PS3: Link. It's just an inexpensive Cybershot camera from Target, but I hold still. Also it's a pretty big TV. I have Oblivion for the Xbox now (couldn't resist the 2-pack with Fallout), but shockingly Jerric has not yet invaded it. how do you get that strong chin and broad nose ? he looks very masculine , the well - built plate armour and sandy locks help but that face is beautiful...has inspired me to try and get something akin to that
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Lady Saga |
Feb 10 2013, 12:04 AM
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Mouth
Joined: 20-February 12
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QUOTE(mirocu @ Feb 9 2013, 04:01 PM) Awesome topic, Renee Lady Saga! Although I don´t play Skyrim I felt I wanna reply. M´aiq is just there in my game. He´s just another Khajiit who happen to run fast and speak in tounges. Crazy, but harmless That's cool, mirocu. In Skyrim M'aiq walks around, and appears randomly. He doesn't run anymore. This is a good thing for me, because in all the years I've played Oblivion, not once have I been able to catch M'aiq as he runs by. I have never heard him speak in TES: IV. By the way, who is Renee? Is she that umbrella seller who was trained by the High Elves over at Beth's forums? dreamy school girl! This post has been edited by Lady Saga: Feb 10 2013, 12:05 AM
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flowerboom |
Feb 10 2013, 09:42 AM
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QUOTE(Lady Saga @ Feb 9 2013, 11:04 PM) QUOTE(mirocu @ Feb 9 2013, 04:01 PM) Awesome topic, Renee Lady Saga! Although I don´t play Skyrim I felt I wanna reply. M´aiq is just there in my game. He´s just another Khajiit who happen to run fast and speak in tounges. Crazy, but harmless That's cool, mirocu. In Skyrim M'aiq walks around, and appears randomly. He doesn't run anymore. This is a good thing for me, because in all the years I've played Oblivion, not once have I been able to catch M'aiq as he runs by. I have never heard him speak in TES: IV. By the way, who is Renee? Is she that umbrella seller who was trained by the High Elves over at Beth's forums? dreamy school girl! shes a nice gal ' *selects rumours* " i heard one of her chracters decided to open up there own account for a differtant forum , musta' been the wind..."
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