Aravi in Skyrim, her video story Options

[SubRosa]

Going over to the fire did not help. Now someone else is staring!

[Grits]

I was thinking the same thing as Acadian. She looks a little snow leopard-y, my pick for the most beautiful creature on the planet!

That pie should be worried. Wow, that guy really is staring. Maybe he also wants a piece of that pie.

These are great!

[liliandra nadiar]

Aravi and an unwashed Nordic barbarian, sitting in an Inn.
S T A R ing
First comes shifting
Then comes running
Then comes someone else staring!

Don't worry Aravi, they're just admiring a pretty kitty!

[SubRosa]

That pie should be worried. Wow, that guy really is staring. Maybe he also wants a piece of that pie.

I think it's a piece of Aravi's pie he's after... Or some of that big fluffy tail...

In all seriousness though, her tail looks much better than those in Oblivion. It looks much more realistic and believable. The Khajiit and Argonians are best things Bethesda did in this game.

This post has been edited by SubRosa: Nov 30 2011, 05:39 PM

[liliandra nadiar]

I don't like how it becomes a stick when you enter sneak. It just doesn't look like a tail anymore to me, more like an oar stuck to thier belt. At least for Khajiit, haven't made an Argonian yet.

[mALX]

They are all good, but loved the pie screen best, lol. On the "fear" - is that not an assault? I was really surprised Aravi didn't get in trouble for doing that to the Germaine twin in Cyrodiil, lol. Great shots !!

[King Coin]

@Acadian: Thank you. It was the result of a little mistake in the racemenu that I didn't change. I like it too.

@SubRosa: Yeah I saw that. That person was more tolerable because they weren't as creepy about it. That guy was downright unnerving.


If he's after some tail, he needs to work on his methods some.

@Grits: I'm glad you like her as well. I'll definitely have her look this way when I restart the game and start recording. As I have said, her current coloration was the result of an accident. One that I'm happy I never corrected. I was going to do that [start recording] after this patch... but it sound's like waiting for the next fix would be wise.
Thanks!

@liliandra nadiar: Thanks!
I hope you are right, and the guy in the corner doesn't have a serial killer hobby.

@mALX: Yes it is an assault. Aravi tried to convince someone to leave the room. I saved beforehand of course.

I was hoping it wouldn't be a crime, because you really didn't do anything to harm them, they just run away.

Thank you!

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Aravi finally left Windhelm with the intent to travel to Solitude.

Overlooking the city.

On the road. She didn't notice that shrine on her way in. She also spots a bump in the road (rather, a dragon above it) and takes the next turn.

She ends up near Whiterun and stops for the night in her home.

Feels nice to be out of the armor.

EDIT: clarification

This post has been edited by King Coin: Dec 2 2011, 02:08 AM

[SubRosa]

Her house is nice and cozy. I think I would never leave!

I also see that Bethesda has not changed the old candles in the plate since Oblivion. I swear they look exactly the same!

[liliandra nadiar]

Oh wow.. that last pic gives her such beautiful, soulful eyes. <3

Aravi's not a big reader I take it? All my girls seem to be compulsive book collectors. Need to get a house with a library room and not just shelf space for 46 books.

[Acadian]

Luvs the heavy horses!

Aravi looks so sweet in her simple dress by the fire.

[mALX]

1st screen - love the glowing white places in Aravi's ears from behind - moonlight hitting the fur, lol.

3/4 - GAAAAH !!! Where did Aravi get that dress? URK !!!

Great screens !!!

[Grits]

Aravi looks lovely in Breezehome. Hopefully she's not staying up late because her housecarl won't get out of the bedroom.

How does she like her horse? I always admire them when one walks by.

Great view of Windhelm! I tend to get lost in the snow there, but now it makes more sense to me.

[King Coin]

@SubRosa: Thanks! Its a beautiful little house. Aravi hasn't stayed there much because she's on the road a lot. Nice to have it to come back to though.

It wouldn't surprise me if they reused those candles.

@liliandra nadiar: Thanks!

Aravi hasn't spent much time in that house yet. Since that screen was taken the bookcase has been added to. I love it that they treat the bookcase as a container and then auto place the books!

@Acadian: Thank you!

@mALX: Does Maxical have those little white patches on her ears too?

Aravi got the dress in a bandit tower. It looked clean. She's seen it in general merchant stores too. glad you like her dress!

@Grits: Lydia love sitting on that chair in the room. Aravi was able to boot her from the room when she wanted to sleep though.

Horses are similar to Oblivion's with the exception that they are faster than people and most wild animals. That makes them useful enough to have in my book! Aravi doesn't like horses much, but she kind of felt bad that when she got to an inn there was no sheltered place for it.

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Instead of going to Solitude, Aravi remembered that she has some stuff stored in her Winterhold College room that she would like back. So it's off to Winterhold!

The road there was unusually active with danger. She encountered wolves and bears first, then a troll.

Farther along the road she was surprised by a low flying dragon. She had her bow ready.

Side stepped the dragon's reply.

Later on she encountered the Khajiit traders. They were being attacked by a giant. Aravi couldn't just pass by. She shot the giant with her bow.

And ran.

[mALX]

Great screens !! I can't pick a favorite between the dragon blowing fire on her while she sticks an arrow down his throat or the last one where it looks like someone blew a shout into her back (because that one gives a great close-up of her face). The first screen is an Awesome action shot, too - and a close look at those horrible trolls.

I think Maxical and the new Aravi are using the same preset. They have the same facial markings now. (but I can tell them apart, lol).

This post has been edited by mALX: Dec 2 2011, 05:03 PM

[Grits]

These are great! Aravi vs. dragon breath is my favorite.

How sad that the giant got mixed up with the Khajiit traders. I love seeing them on the road. I think they have the best voices. I think Aravi did what she had to do in that situation!

[SubRosa]

I love it that they treat the bookcase as a container and then auto place the books!
Well that is a big improvement over Oblivion!

I see the trolls look similar to the Oblivion ones, in that they seem to be keeping the ape-like feel. They are just winterized for Skyrim. Are giants really dangerous? You seem to have no qualms about fighting dragons, but not giants.

[liliandra nadiar]

Giants have an high minimum level, they're in their mid/upper 20s all game. Combined with a very strong attack that can kill all but the most heavily armored/high health targets in one shot makes them very tough folks. Chloe's been getting bounties on them now, thankfully being a sniper she can down them in three to four x3 sneak with her Glass bow and Elven arrows.

Hope Aravi made it to the Collage, Cameron recommends getting Brelyna as a follower. And warns her about getting her hurt.

[Acadian]

Cool! Snow trolls!

I'm glad to see Aravi confidently using her bow and I see she is still adept at sidestepping incoming fire. And that she is wise enough to sometimes point her tail at her foe and run.

[King Coin]

@mALX: Thanks! The last one when she's running is actually her Atronach blessing taking effect. She actually did get hit by the giant back there, and barely survived the blow. The clubs must have some magical effect on them.

Atronach in this game is very powerful. It absorbs 1/2 of all incoming magic as far as I can tell. Not the random chance of all or nothing that Oblivion had. Also the magic pool is increased by 50 and regeneration is half speed instead of not at all.

You are right with the preset. I think when I reset I'll try to alter her face a little more so they don't look so similar.

@Grits: Thanks! She definitely couldn't let the giant kill the traders! Now if it was an Imperial or Stormcloak patrol, she would have been less eager to help. And if it was a Thalmor patrol... She would have hung around to watch!

@SubRosa: In the southern areas of Skyrim there are some more standard trolls that look like Oblivion's.

liliandra is very correct about the giants. I bet Aravi could have killed it, but it would have been trouble. Better to just run.

@liliandra nadiar: Aravi made it to the College and retrieved her stuff. She tried talking to the other students there, but none of them would offer her a quest. I think she would have to progress some in the College before they will give her quests. Aravi did get a different follower though!

@Acadian: I think the change in scenery helped her put that event in Cyrodiil behind her. She hasn't had any vampire nightmares, though something else disturbs her sleep now. Thanks!

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Aravi has a companion now!

Say hello to Kharjo.

Aravi took him into a dungeon immediately to see how he does. He was very helpful for the most part.

Aravi still had plenty to do with him around.

She found a set of Glass armor in the dungeon! Hopefully the next one will have some heavy armor for Kharjo.
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Those of you that have use companions before, I'm having a problem with Kharjo using his default hunting bow all the time instead of the glass bow Aravi gave him. Any of you having that issue?

[mALX]

Ooh, a Khajiit follower !! All are great, but my fave is the last one (walking into Breezehome in that gorgeous glass armor !!!) Nice expression on her face !! I wonder if you have to be a certain level to get the glass, I haven't seen any at all in game. ... may have to visit the Smokeroom, lol.