Can you play Skyrim without leaving Riften?

This is an educational tutorial on how to link your very existence with the city of Riften in Skyrim by completing as many activities as possible, without leaving the city of Riften.
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0:00 - Intro
1:25 - First steps
2:48 - Business Rival
5:49 - Wipe down this!
10:30 - The birds
14:46 - The bees
17:01 - The Guard God
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[@fakecarpetcleaner]

In my opinion, Riften is one of the cities in Skyrim

[@Joov]

Okay dude no need to get that political

[@tkingawesome]

That's pretty controversial

[@thelulllornearmstrongviola5122]

Too far man, too far

[@Seidr-Bane]

Where'd you get that from, man?

[@jacoblangobard4640]

City? Its like 5 buildings.

[@planescaped]

You know, I never noticed, but Riften's prison/jail is *significantly* nicer than any of the other ones in Skyrim. Fully furnished, carpet, well lit and cozy. It's nicer than most people's home! Nice bit of immersive level design that.

[@smokill91]

Fun fact: Some People in Germany try to get imprisoned for the exact same reason. You can even have a TV and Internet in there lol

[@Gilgamesh_king_of_heroes]

😂well Mavens son lives there

[@plumbus7253]

Bc of the guild

[@dustymuffincop2481]

You can sleep in there for free too without being arrested.

[@Dezzyyy]

@@plumbus7253 obviously lol

[@darkeninjx5619]

You could theoretically get a full daedric set without leaving any city by grinding your levels up until merchants start selling daedric hearts and ebony ingots.

[@Joov]

Totally! Maybe that's something we can try in a future challenge. I did quite a bit of smithing grinding during these streams, but felt it helped differentiate this video from previous ones if I skipped what limited skill grinding we did!

[@madmanszalinski]

Anyone wishing to try this, a looped smithing potion prior to upgrading something will give you INSANE experience gains

[@feyenoord1821]

@@madmanszalinski USP 😔

[@romulusviragon]

@@feyenoord1821 you can use the "purist skyrim patch" to revert those changes while keeping the bugfixes from usp

[@davidmacy411]

They will also eventually start selling them if I recall.

[@voryndagothDL]

The fact that the first NPC to make you crack is a Dunmer while you're playing an Argonian is beautiful

[@vegetableman9137]

This is probably one of the most content filled cities, making it absolutely perfect for this challenge!

[@Joov]

It really is. It was so hard to pick and choose which events to include. It had so much content we never ran out of things to do

[@genericname9875]

I think Morthal would be better

[@allduckslikewater8017]

I think Markharth is more content filled, but yea, Riften is pretty stacked.

[@vegetableman9137]

@@allduckslikewater8017 you could do a kingpin of the mine prison thing in markarth as the last challenge. That would be cool.

[@angelgonzalez5766]

Markarth might be the best please try it

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

I'm curious how no one even suspects Brynjolf is in the Thieves Guild

[@Joov]

It makes me laugh every time waltzing around town in Thieves' Guild gear.

[@aarondcruz2458]

Doesn't Madesi say something like everyone knows he's in good with the thieves guild? Maybe they don't know he's actually a practicing thief, but still...

[@potodscumbigula6054]

They all do, but he hasn't done anything to be arrested for yet.

[@BigAutisticDaddy]

the pc is the only one with a soul

[@Nina-sp5kb]

Yes basicly everyone in riften knows he part of thieves guild but be cant be arrested without reason or unless Mavien lifts a finger have em arrested or unless guards catch him doing illegal stuff which they have yet catch him doing any.

[@themusicman2800]

Balimund is literially one of my favorite characters in game, I'm glad you chose him to be your main mans

[@Joov]

Lol he really is so wholesome. The whole concept of him giving a random lizard 100 gold daily and making food is so ridiculous it's perfect for this series

[@paularunslondon]

When he called him love 🥹🥹🥹

[@waspywasp451]

I didn't even know you could marry him. He always ended up dead in all my playthroughs because of a dragon attack 😭

[@rayray2glocks]

​@@Joov sus

[@jougum9835]

@@rayray2glocksboy quiet

[@Conordylan97]

Marcurio getting called ‘street bussy’ is never something I thought I’d hear

[@Akitsunesceilingfan]

Didn’t think I’d hear about Haelga’s “nordussy” either, but here I am.

[@wangdangatomictango]

I didn't expect to choke on my food screaming from hearing the words "street bussy" today. Thank you Joov, expect to hear from the Jarl about my formal complaint.

[@Joov]

Given you're username you've no room to make that complaint!

[@AutumnSwift2]

According to the start of video it's Oov now not Joov.

[@lyrianmaximus4561]

@@AutumnSwift2 the j is the water lol. I also thought it was oov

[@NeoAstrisk]

The Strussy

[@adamc6371]

Nordussy hits different.

[@Lazerkat789]

I think going out to the docks is fair, its technically part of the city still so its not like you're leaving. Kinda like how you could go into the cave under Solitude. I expect the same treatment for Windhelms docks ;)

[@Leto85]

I was thinking the same thing about Riften Stables, or any stables for that matter when it comes to other cities.

[@Janoha17]

@@Leto85 So for Markarth, you could get Vigilance.

[@HappyBeezerStudios]

@@Janoha17 Markath is build into a mountain on top of dwarven ruins. makes it the biggest city in Skyrim when following the rules

[@hagridsdisappointingson769]

I love Riften and it's probably where I spent most of my time. You got stores, an inn, a fence, a smith, a guild that somehow also has an inner cult, a chick that sends you into one of the worst dungeons in the game purely to get a garbage weapon, other npc's that all have a insane interconnected backstories and a cool house.

[@Joov]

Riften has always been where I spend the most time as well. It's got it all!

[@totallyprobro4017]

There's a mod that you can get for the Thieves Guild called "Localized Thieves Guild Jobs", it allows you to pick which city you'd like a job in, and in addition allows you to get an additional payout if you complete the job within a certain amount of time. It's one of my go-to mods for Skyrim, even though its a small thing, it makes all the difference.

[@epileptictrees5213]

Has that been ported over to AE? Last time I checked that was only available for oldrim :(

[@totallyprobro4017]

@@epileptictrees5213 As far as I know it should have. I have Skyrim SSE on Xbox One so ymmv, but I would assume

[@RealBradMiller]

The other day I was playing and an enemy was killed right outside of Dawnstar, and no less than eight people walking by all said "Oh no, what happened?" in succession before continuing on their way, I almost died laughing.

[@Milly5216]

I heard they’re reforming the Dawnguard…

[@mohit7636]

Vampire hunters or something

[@DirtyGeorge]

Might consider joining up

[@zacharyframe1916]

in the old fort near riften

[@nathanmcclure2220]

Dude I’m proud of you for pumping great content and moving up in KZbin as quickly as you are. You definitely deserve it

[@Joov]

Thanks for watching and being a supporter!

[@stevencrawford6722]

This series is so hilarious. Every episode goes from picking flowers and fruit to stacking dead townsfolk in a heap.

[@anniestark7612]

Not to be emotional in the comment section but my sister favorite game was Skyrim, and you always bring the content and reminds me of my sister’s happiest moments playing Skyrim with me. Thank you, she got a real good laugh from the Whiterun challenge. Thank you Joov!

[@Joov]

Thanks for watching! Tell her I said hi!

[@anniestark7612]

@@Joov she’s since passed about 4 weeks ago, but she’d be thrilled to know you reached out!

[@Joov]

@@anniestark7612 My mistake. I'm heartbroken to hear. I hope you're family is doing okay. Wishing you all the best. Thank you for sharing 💙

[@starmanda88]

@@anniestark7612 I’m so sorry for your loss. I know this was almost a year ago but please know I’m thinking of you.

[@anniestark7612]

@@starmanda88 It will be a full year on the 24th. It actually feels nice that someone stumbled across this comment, so thank you!

[@WreckinPoints11]

Joob is the greatest working man I have seen. Working at the fishery is tough, but it puts some coin in his pockets.

[@rusticgiraffe4262]

This really takes me back to my first playthrough of Skyrim. I did everything there was to do there, EVERYTHING. It was such a dreary place that I decided that everyone deserved to die. So I killed everyone. All that remained was a ghost town, littered with filth and corpses. I always refer to that day as the Riften Massacre.

[@silentj624]

I didn't kill everyone but in my first real playthrough I fucked something up and had everyone come after me. I was strong enough to kill most of the city but I couldn't keep it that way. Lol I love riften

[@cynicalbutterscotch6581]

I did this with whiterun during the play through I made a character based off of my grandma’s cat after she died. I couldn’t even do half of the miscellaneous quests I had anymore lol

[@salk9943]

Same thing happened on my first playthrough but in my case i nuked Markarth, see, Riften is a shithole but you know what you're getting yourself into from the get go but the people from Markarth? Fuck em.

[@joshpippert8157]

I remember killing every guard in Ivarstead and declaring myself the ruler of Ivarstead on my first playthrough. Think that was the only time I've killed a whole bunch of people in a town without saving first.

[@barkbuck5521]

Was really looking forward to this one because Riften is so filled in content. It's always my go-to whenever I decide I want to just RP being a more regular citizen

[@Tig3rbutts]

Your humour and editing are just so great. I can really feel how much fun you're having just running amok in Riften. Also, congrats 2 Balimund and Scaley Sam. Wishing them long life and marriage in their sewer home (sans adopted son)

[@AutumnSwift2]

If his family actually made it out of the ending alive.

[@andyhighroller8217]

Maaaaaan Marcurio is an A-Grade follower in my book. I usually did sword+shield or sword+magic so having an extra atronach or some ice spikes was always nice

[@Esydian]

Dude it's incredible where you started and where you are now. I'm just glad I could have been a part of your history, bud. Had fun playing Phasmo with you over a year ago, and I still look back at it fondly. Keep it going dude, loving the content more and more!

[@Joov]

Throwback to the disastrous subtitles on that video bc I paid a Fiverr editor lol. Thanks for reaching out!

[@gz7006]

Can you beat Skyrim without leaving the womb

[@korbenboombastik]

😂

[@ShoelaceMusic]

todd howard has done it again

[@Joov]

Welcome back everyone! Thanks for being patient with me. I'll have the VODs for this video and future challenges on my new channel if you're interested! - kzbin.info/door/5nJPJLD9l1TAI1H4ZPWzBwfeatured

[@Dankhard_Schmidt]

Amazing as always, love these region locked challenges

[@madisonhoward849]

EXCITED!!!

[@Devon.Martin]

Joooooooooooovvv!

[@jacksonbarlow8921]

Why isn't this pinned lol

[@Joov]

@@jacksonbarlow8921 I thought it was lmao. Thanks for the heads up!

[@mohit7636]

Joov: do honest work to become big Also joov: *steals an axe*

[@Joov]

Borrows***** an axe

[@mohit7636]

@@Joov fair enough

[@sammyhain]

@@Joov without intent to return *

[@bloppy444]

This is one of the best series I’ve ever watched. The videos are always unique and you never know what will happen, you’ve shown so many parts of Bethesda cities that I didn’t even know was in the game! If you see this, I would love to see a fallout new vegas based one.

[@Joov]

Thanks for watching! One of the harder aspects is trying to make them all unique in a way. I do plan on eventually bringing New Vegas into the mix. If you'd like, I just recently found someone who's done a similar challenge in goodsprings! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmHFoGOKmtJ5jLM

[@bloppy444]

I can see how it would be difficult. I’ll be watching whatever content you put out so keep up the great work, I’ll also make sure to check out that video.

[@stephnicole3078]

@@Joov Old comment but I love that you linked another creator that does related videos to yours in your response! It’s so rare to see creators with small enough egos to do something like that. Balimund’s wholesomeness must have rubbed off on you during your marriage

[@AltiumYT]

When you decided to allow the docks as part of Riften, it made me think that another challenge you could do is play only in the hold for each area. It would allow more quests to be completed.

[@johnmatrix5737]

There's a good mod that puts checkpoints at hold boundaries on the main roads

[@thesierramadre8245]

Joov, you're really gonna blow up and I'm so here for it. Love all of your videos and excited for what's to come! Your humor and deep dives into these cities and games are what makes it so refreshing. Thank you!

[@kanefairhurst7759]

I started at your Whiterun and Solitude play through and now I’m hooked. I’ve been psyched for this. Keep up it Dovaaaa!

[@missmara4980]

When the visitor tax is so high, you just decide to never leave again. This was really fun to watch, thank you for making it! Also I will not be able to have Marcurio be my follower ever again without hearing these words. You know which ones.

[@ksmith794]

The editing was top tier. Great video!

[@TheDarklingWolf]

Ooh, been hype for this one! Honestly dude, you genuinely make some of the best content out there.

[@orukarm]

The rift is the most easily defined region in skyrim, with it hard to leave it without realizing you’ve left, north is a giant cliff leading to eastmarch with only 2-3 safe entries (those that don’t involve jumping off a cliff and dying) into the hold, south is a mountain and impassable border, east is also a mountain and impassable border, west is also a mountain with one singular entry into falkreath (which is lined with with stone totems so hard to not miss). I was able to get a lot done and had an interesting experience by just staying in the rift and riften, so if you ever see this, I hope you consider doing a stuck in the rift video.

[@MrSamiGigi]

Love how you discover things that alot of people never see in their playthroughs

[@artifexdebello2568]

Absolutely love these the creativity is awesome and would love more skyrim is fun but it gets bland so these challenges are really fun to watch cant wait for what you do next

[@alab211]

I loved the style and humor of this episode, you're definitely underrated. Thank you for publishing this episode with my favourite Skyrim city on my birthday :))

[@Joov]

Happy birthday!!!

[@alab211]

@@Joov thank you! ❤️

[@misterhijack]

This is the most underrated series/creator on KZbin. Keep it up dude, really entertaining stuff!

[@yingfortheking]

I really hope he makes a video for every city. Morthal should be interesting with its 4 citizens

[@DirtCobaine]

Honestly this is how I usually play my play throughs. I like to immerse myself by actually living as a citizen somewhere, and I’ll actually stay out for a while, doing honest work. By honest work whether it’s working at a Mill, or in a Mine, or Smithing, etc. and I’ll let adventure unfold naturally. Playing on survival mode helps the immersion because you’ll need more and more gold to survive and that leads down certain paths. It’s just a good way to get immersed, and one thing I can say Skyrim did better than the previous titles. It allows you to do honest work, buy or build your own home, have a family if you want. I just hope the next elder scrolls is even more immersive. Hopefully just bigger towns, cities and villages.

[@voltron42o]

This dude deserves more subs. Great stuff, happy to have found this channel.

[@kapothegreat6956]

I’m so dang happy to see Joov getting more and more views and likes! This is top-tier content.

[@freeboing9859]

I’m glad I found your videos today just binged all of the location locked vids, I hope to see more from you! Also KZbin’s doing good recommending ya!

[@z34rk79]

I think the surrounding buildings directly outside Riften like the Stables should count cause it's technically part of Riften just like how you used the Docks as part of Riften

[@esoog]

This series is amazing! Well done on making a funny and well edited series!

[@austinmiller9151]

you did an amazing job on this vid man, its awesome to see how refined your brand of content has become! keep it up gamer.

[@Adam-xu2pe]

love your videos dude binged all of them in the past few days so glad i found u pure nostalgia with these games

[@TheBlorchKnows]

Amazing video. I've been playing Skyrim for over a decade and I actually learned a few things I didn't know from this.

[@Joov]

Thanks for watching! This one was so much fun to do, and my personal favorite on the channel :)

[@epauletteshark]

this is like exactly what i was hoping for last night and now a new one is out

[@takkaraaa]

been binging Joov for a while now, prolly one of my fav youtubers now

[@jarrodcameron_1391]

I just stumbled upon this video and I am so glad I did. Have never been more entertained by a Skyrim video in the 10 years I’ve been watching them.

[@Joov]

Thanks for watching! :D

[@aggressivecowplanthammafia9144]

Great content, keep up the good work!

[@TheEversearcher]

It's MY TURN with the wood chopping block!

[@genericviewer9673]

Amazing series. Been hooked for a while, good job!

[@rickydornberger4771]

This is one of my favorite KZbin series ever I hope you keep it up.

[@phillip1869]

These are great. I encourage you to do the smaller towns.

[@robingraves4173]

I'd love to see a Region locked Markarth, that city has so much going on

[@froggygal_]

Riften is my favourite city in Skyrim, absolutely love the abundance of content in there.

[@casandracarroll8453]

Hey Joov, I've been so sick for over a week now and your videos have helped me so much in that time. Thank you ❤

[@caimdrakengard]

this series has reawakened my urge to play Skyrim, I can’t wait to try out these challenges myself!

[@something_smith2260]

Heya Joov! I'm loving the content, and I have an idea for a region lock for you. Play as an Argonian (I know you did already, but keeping it thematic) and restrict yourself to only the waterways of Skyrim! Rivers, ponds, lakes...waterfalls? I don't even know if it's going to be possible honestly, but I feel like it would be fun to try out!

[@fluidcultist2591]

Killer croc playthrough

[@icyhotryan9339]

I love these types of videos! Thanks for uploading!

[@SierraMonstera]

I think this was the first of your videos i ever watched, and it got me pretty much hooked on your stuff. Nice work

[@randomlyentertaining8287]

I think it's ok to go to the docks since lore wise, they're still considered part of the city.

[@Mr.Pallanza]

Riften is definitely Skyrim's little slice of Grand Theft Auto. The Black-Birar Family ruling the city with her hands in every politician's and guard's pockets, being the home to the Thieves guild where you can do heists, a city laden with thieves, bad people, racism, and crime, a fishery under terrible labor conditions, and an explorable sewer filled with psychotic criminals. Hell, if Bethesda had the extra budget, they should expand Riften further and make it a living, breathing, and separate entity from Skyrim, something I know it won't happen in this timeline.

[@UltimateSpinDash]

OK everything about how you presented Balimund made me wheeze.

[@Joov]

Firmly grasp it.

[@tylerkunstmann2412]

Just started watching and the time I watched most of your videos you bring another video, thank you for adding to my binging at night addiction

[@lokir.f.4655]

Ooh, that Grelod kill was immaculate 👌 10/10, so satisfying

[@eamonngeraghty3107]

This was so great, I love Riften, but I never realized that it is the only Skyrim city to not have kids actively running around, they are stuck in that orphanage 24/7 Also wanted to say that your storytelling and editing is great, I think you have a great mind for comedy

[@Munkenba]

Plus the kids that are in town have evolved their passtimes away from playing tag and towards conspiracy to murder, which makes them much more entertaining company.

[@WednxsdayAddams]

theres a mod that has them come out during the day, they run around and sweep a lot lol

[@samster317]

This video was exactly what I needed today. Laughed out loud many times throughout the vid, looking forward to binging all of your content!!

[@Joov]

Thanks for watching! :) - This one is still my personal favorite!

[@lizzie2289]

I was waiting for this one! So excited :)

[@sleazer2517]

Incredible storytelling Joov. Yours is one of my absolute favorite channels I've recently discovered.

[@thegreatkingofevilganondor1500]

You know, you can beat Brynjolf’s little job offer by failing. He’ll still let you join the guild, and you won’t lose a merchant

[@joshwhite5730]

That’s what I did because I don’t release you have to do it right after you say you’ll do it

[@ogrimzyz8643]

He doesn’t stay in prison anyway if you complete the quest

[@haz0806]

so glad i found this channel last week been watching non stop

[@hinatashoyogoa1858]

This is my favorite series on KZbin and perfect to watch while I power level my restoration

[@thebreacher3219]

Calling Riften the armpit of Skyrims buttcrack caught me off guard man 😂. Even if you love Riften there's no denying that's true, it's corrupt from top to bottom

[@chadfookilroy2015]

13:00 I would give that thief a 15% because while he is dead he did give you a pretty dope quest that let you have a new interaction with sniff (btw kinda messed up you skipped the thief even tho you talked about sapphire imo js js) and they were posing in a seductive way for you

[@Joov]

Got a good laugh out of this lmao. Love the breakdown. You're probably right tbh

[@asterm4977]

Totally worth the wait! Great video as always!

[@BubbyBoy]

Skritch is absolutely adorable, and I always make him my pet in every playthrough

[@ba42w79]

I have to ask you an important question. What’s the fine for necrophilia In these parts of Skyrim

[@jennahinckley8216]

Wouldn’t it be easier to quicksave/quickload before and after asking for radiant quests instead of accepting and quitting a job outside of riften (or are you not considering it because it’s a cheap strategy)?

[@heartdex]

I believe He’s playing survival mode

[@jennahinckley8216]

@@heartdex you can still quicksave in survival mode. I do it all the time

[@heartdex]

@@jennahinckley8216 oh really? I haven’t tried Skyrim’s ive only played FO4s survival lol my bad

[@madisonhoward849]

Shared everywhere. this deserves so much, great job

[@buffgarfield3231]

I really like your editing, personality, and use of music. And I don't even really like skyrim that much. Nice job bro. I can't stop watching.

[@awolf6473]

Loved this one, Riften is a lot more packed with stuff than I expected, even without the Anniversary Edition's additional content. Good choice for this challenge! Fighting Tythis over the chopping block and murdering him with a fishing rod was golden. Also I must say, I love the use of Deus Ex music near the beginning. I'm not sure if you do suggestions or the like for ideas, but I'm curious about the Institute in Fallout 4. I'm sure it'll be just as God-awful as Diamond City, but you would be literally entombed with a bunch of annoying scientists to brutally murd- I mean befriend and assist. I wonder if it'll be more or less filled with stuff than the "Great" Green Jewel.

[@ascel6799]

The struggle of making enough gold for 1 lock pick before he cannot stall any longer was real. lol, great way to start riften.

[@Joov]

I lol'd reading this. The stress was honestly SO bad. It would've been really funny if I failed it however....almost wish I did now that I think about it XD

[@joshmasterson5015]

Yes! New favorite series on the tube! Hope you do all the cities! I think dawnstar would be tough

[@Colecruzin]

6:20 I died when brand shei was free but he just went back into prison 10/10 video I subbed

[@HeisBeppo]

Okay I've got an interesting-ish one, can you play Skyrim without leaving the ocean? You can pick whichever big body of water you like, but once you go in, you can't go onto any dry land ever again.

[@plazmaneos3747]

you can't just kill grelod without suplexing her, that's just how it has to be

[@handleonafridge6828]

This video has finally sold me to Anniversary edition. Just for the sewer house in Riften that I was so disappointed wasn’t your base buyable house.

[@lukasp5892]

I’ve never seen one of your videos until now and my GOD that editing is immaculate. Job well done

[@profgrolde9573]

Dude I absolutely laughed my ass off from 14:47-15:00 Thanks for the amazing content

[@MeatSnax]

I think it's a little more interesting if you include the surrounding village area, you're obviously not trying to break your own arbitrary rules so i say let it rock if you do any more in the future.

[@Febb3]

What's up Joov! I really love your content, it started with one video and now I find myself binge-watching your content.

[@Joov]

What's up Febb!

[@spgi]

you’re actually so funny 😭 great video as always 👍

[@aurynwestwield1682]

after 11 years and no new release TES fans have become insanely desperate!

[@TheThezenith]

Gime Oblivion but you can't leave the imperial city

[@jeff-hd9og]

I agree

[@khristianboulton7123]

Yo the editing and content keeps getting better, nice watching you grow

[@shiki6152]

I swear your videos just get funnier and funnier. Subscribed

[@fitgirllegbusta2406]

Yeah for like, an hour. Skyrim 'cities' are barely neighborhoods. No one should call them cities.