Can you play Skyrim without leaving Solitude?

This is an educational tutorial on how to steal a college education and dominate the town of Solitude in Skyrim, without ever leaving the town of Solitude.
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Outro:
Marc Rebillet - Monday Motivation - • Video
0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Minimum Wage
4:47 - Potema
7:52 - First Victory
8:19 - Flashing Skip
9:32 - The Implication
11:38 - Domination
#Skyrim #Joov #Withoutleaving
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[@hurb3222]

If you want to put yourself through another one of these then Markarth could be a good City because not only do you have the forsworn conspiracy, the dwemer museum but also an entire dwarven ruin

[@YeetCakeYT]

I would also say the daedric mace but you have to leave the city to do the quest

[@tekceb-1247]

You also have to leave for forsworn conspiracy

[@hurb3222]

@@tekceb-1247 I don’t think you do because it begins when you enter the city and then you run about the place figuring stuff out and then you are thrown in cidna mine. From there if you kill madenach you just leave the mine and end up in the city. If you side with madenach you do fight your way through the city but don’t actually have to leave

[@OhioGamings]

@@tekceb-1247 you don’t have to leave for that quest

[@aurinsaint9058]

@@tekceb-1247 Nah....I just did a play through of the game. You dont have to leave the city to do the quest.

[@sleepychickadee4087]

Are we just gonna be doing all the cities now? Because I’m 100% here for it.

[@mighty_spirit8532]

Some cities don't have an enclosed area like Falkreath and winterhold but hopefully he will do the other ones.

[@sunshine_tidings6983]

Or the college

[@ironwraith852]

@@mighty_spirit8532 really, what’s the difference between a Riverwood and a town like Falkreath? Or Morthal? Or Winterhold? They may be a little larger, but they only matter slightly more.

[@mighty_spirit8532]

@@ironwraith852 None of the those towns are enclosed areas either only province capitals are ever enclosed areas.

[@ironwraith852]

@@mighty_spirit8532I feel like I probably misunderstood your comment.

[@dianslabbert504]

How about "Can you play "Skyrim" without leaving Skyrim?" The only specific rule being that you can't enter into an area that is a separate cell to the open world. Meaning you cannot enter Markarth, Solitude, Riften, Whiterun, dungeons, mines, planes of Oblivion, go to Solstheim and entering buildings and NPC housing like in Riverwood for example

[@themoshpit8341]

So like a hunter just living out in the forests

[@KitKatHexe]

@@themoshpit8341 except you still can't even go into caves

[@themoshpit8341]

@@KitKatHexe true

[@Liquefaction]

Oh that sounds nice

[@rjk1404]

Would be extremly interesting!

[@Y0sh1no5am]

Actually that kid is kind of smart to be honest. He knew that Rising Undead spell was a thing so he tagged a dead person coz he knew you would fall for his trap by reviving Irnskar so Irnskar could tag you while undead. He literally outsmarted you.

[@Joov]

This is the best interpretation of NPC behavior in any of my videos lmao

[@Bary_McCokner]

Markarth. But, based on the fact that the city is built into dwarven structure, I'd argue that the entirety of that dwarven city should be fair game. No other city will afford the opportunity to abuse smithing to that degree. Calcelmo's museum, the prison, Nchuand-Zel. The potential is incomparable. Marvelous content, as always.

[@troIIdier]

If breaking into Potema's Catacombs flies for a Solitude run, I'd say everything in Markarth is fair game.

[@shawndonq135]

I think it would be too easy.

[@Joov]

I very much like this idea. I'm actually not sure about the Dwarven City to be honest. I'd have to research it!

[@Bary_McCokner]

It is massive, vastly moreso than the space you allowed yourself in Solitude.

[@whatisahandle_69]

Ooo do a markarth illusionist run. Invis and paralysis are so OP

[@BillionaireBruce1999]

I cant wait for the next one. I feel like Riften is going to be really good.

[@kakkapylly2253]

i hope he doesn't only just does thieves guild jobs

[@thebigsucc6292]

Or markarth all the shadiness none of the easy jobs

[@ames1714]

@@kakkapylly2253 he would have to leave Riften for that lol

[@falpsdsqglthnsac]

@@ames1714 not for the smaller jobs that delvin and vex give you

[@nicpalmer3321]

Can’t do those until after the first mission though

[@doublea125]

"Can you play Skyrim without leaving Solitude?" I see other people. You are not solitary. Rigged.

[@tarruvi]

I always thought NPCs getting weapons from thin air had explainable somehow. And, I think this helped clear that up for me. Of course they’d loot whatever they could to have a better chance of winning in a fight.

[@Frostingale]

i never knew this as well! sometimes in order to find new mechanics in games that you never knew about you need to get in really weird situations.

[@troIIdier]

I never knew about Potema's Catacombs until the one playthrough where I speedran to Thane of Haafingar and used Solitude as my main home for the whole run. Those couple of quests dealing with Potema were interesting to find for sure. Didn't know you could just cheese through the spinning door puzzle though, that's hilarious

[@afernandezaf55af]

Honestly kinda surprised that he said many people didn't know about Potema's quest. I've always done it because it's a requirement to become thane. I think even in my first playthrough I did it. Kinda wild, and probably just shows the versatility of the game

[@Purriah]

The shield of solitude might be the best item in the game that isn’t player created

[@Bigfaxxx]

One of my favorite quests. I always make sure i have the wabbajack before i do it so i can get potemas clothes

[@JonasRosado]

I just ran through into the gaps between the doors the first time because it was taking a bit to long

[@jeffreydesenfans1271]

Okay Shady Sam can survive in Solitude but can he play Skyrim without leaving Helgen?

[@WreckinPoints11]

I mean, this _sounds_ like a joke, but it could be a viable run if he's okay with modded, because he could add Helgen Reborn.

[@troIIdier]

@@WreckinPoints11 This but replace Helgen Reborn with Immersive Headsman.

[@Joov]

If I did try Helgen, we would likely try and spend as much time as possible within Helgen, and then try to see what mods can do?

[@WreckinPoints11]

@@Joov I’m currently running through the Helgen Reborn quest line, so I can let you know whether or not it’s good for this kinda thing?

[@jeffreydesenfans1271]

Would definitely be iconic if you could make it work

[@LunarMuphinz]

Rectangular wooden plates are the easiest to clip through walls with, and certain walls let you reach the shopkeepers chest. If you are quick you can access the court wizards chest in the palace.

[@evelynsahoe8896]

Bard's College was definitely a huge disappointment but I think the sadness I felt after breaking out of prison with the forsworn and realizing that was the extent of their questline topped it.

[@DerPartyCyclops]

It's Always Sunny In Solitude: The Gang Steals Higher Education

[@MickyD]

I hear Toy Story 2 on PS1 music? I like.

[@seanbaby1060]

Very simple man

[@Denarden1142]

Hey!, I liked your Harry Potter Chamber of secrets playthrough

[@Alexjep93]

From the alleys level! Major nolstagia

[@YouWillDoAsYouAreTold]

haha same

[@AG95247]

Oh the memories!!

[@thebreacher3219]

I'm so glad I found this channel because I love unique gaming challenges, especially in Elder Scrolls and Fallout because there's just so many unique ways to play those games

[@habibit1549]

Ever heard of Mitten Squad?

[@thebreacher3219]

@@habibit1549 oh yeah, Mitten Squad is a legend, that man never shys away from a challenge

[@Joov]

Welcome back everyone! - All of this was recorded over on my twitch channel. Feel free to join us next time! twitch.tv/Joov__

[@konstantinosrope-maker1228]

What's your streaming schedule?

[@Joov]

@@konstantinosrope-maker1228 I typically stream most weeknights for 2-3 hours starting at 4-6pm CST. I work full time as well so the hours are sometimes random. I also try to stream afternoons on weekends when I can to get recordings finished. Unfortunately I can't have a strict schedule the way work is

[@konstantinosrope-maker1228]

@@Joov No worries mate! Thank you for your awesome videos haha. I hope to watch you on stream soon! PS: What's the remix of Miraak saying "True Power" at the end of your Whiterun vid? I literally can't stop thinking about it!

[@Joov]

@@konstantinosrope-maker1228 That’s “True Power” by Young Scrolls. Highly encourage anyone to check his channel out. Fantastic stuff and I need to do a better job of sourcing music like that in the future

[@konstantinosrope-maker1228]

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[@geraldalexander8093]

This makes me want to play skyrim for the first time in, like, 5 years.

[@bronsonsoon]

14:09 “Look at the spin, the rotation” earned a sub 😂

[@Dragotho682]

Is that a...a.... JOJO'S REFERENCE?

[@kodrin9079]

Can't wait for "Can you play Skyrim without leaving the Soul Cairn?"

[@Skrubb_Lord]

What made the last video very entertaining: The question was intriguing and the narration was on point. Now this video.... has earned my sub.

[@Joov]

Thanks for watching! Much appreciated and thank you for the nice comment

[@oliverhurny]

this channel is amazing, your editing and overall video production is better than most similar channels. you deserve more recognition bro, big props

[@Joov]

Thanks for the kind message. It really means a lot! Comments like these really kept me going for a long time and keep me excited to create more!

[@solitudeguard3138]

Alright but next time I won’t be so lenient

[@fenix611]

would love to see something like this in oblivion too!

[@shannon4991]

Such good editing and narrating dude. For such a silly video, this is done so professionally. I love watching them and will continue to watch them! Thanks for doing what you do!

[@Joov]

Glad you enjoyed :) - Thanks for watching!

[@skylordthe1st]

As someone who is in the american college system this is accurate

[@hissukka6619]

me who visited Solitude for the first time after 120 hours:

[@enbeast8350]

"Where did you get that sword, Angaline?!" killed me a little more than it should. Got all these buff dudes punching him and then a granny with a greatsword just swoops in out of nowhere

[@UltiemeHack]

Rocking that Toy Story 2, Level 5 Alleys And Gullies music at 11:38. Glorious

[@andyb2977]

"you can't pickpocket 3000 gold, even with a maxed-out pickpocket skill" You can actually, you just have to paralyze them first. As I recall, pickpocketing is guaranteed to work on a paralyzed target. I don't know if you can get the spell time from Sybille, but if you can you would definitely need to grind alteration to a high level first. The other option is to use alchemy to make a paralyze potion. The best option is to get the poisoner perk so you can reverse-pickpocket a paralyze poison onto the npc. Then pickpocket the gold. This avoids getting a bounty.

[@Joov]

I’m sure it’s possible. I did try the paralyze strategy but left it out of the video. I wasn’t able to get it to work though sadly :/

[@kellynolen498]

ohh yeah it works sneak attack hits work too on nice npcs since you can just leave the area while there paralyzed or put your sword up to remove aggro I remember getting that free training after doing all of there training s at once I usually sell the expensive paralysis potions but when it's under a thousand that's still a hearty discount for my no charisma charecter

[@angrysnailbug]

Your skyrim content is truly incredible. I rarely comment on videos, but I want to support you so here I am. You deserve 100k+ subs so let's get it!

[@angrysnailbug]

EDIT: I really appreciate that you said "alchemy is for cowards" yes it's true

[@feyenoord1821]

@@angrysnailbug not if you only make potions to sell and level your skills

[@geizology7505]

I know absolutely NOTHING about Skyrim, but these videos have given me serotonin. I love your editing and witty humor. Keep up the good work man!

[@AAARREUUUGHHHH]

This is top tier content man. The time and effort to make a good quality video is paying off. Can't wait for the next one!

[@dylangrizzle]

I didn't know about that Potema dungeon. I also hardly spent time in Solitude because I thought it was a lame city, this video proves otherwise. 😎🙂

[@Joov]

Funnily enough I'm sure there are some Skyrim players where this is a staple dungeon they always try to clear. It's one of the more visually unique boss encounters as well. Just kind of speaks to how absolutely massive this game is

[@LiquidusSnakeX]

@@Joov Yeah it's one of the quest lines i look forward to in each play through. It ain't hard to find the quest at all though. If memory serves it starts at an npc next to the queen of solitude to check out a cave. I am surprised so many people never knew it was there since it is supposed to be one of the major quest lines in the game. There is a lot of lore behind Potema in the game as well.

[@lunarequine7734]

Solitude is one of my favorite cities in the game, both because it’s visually pleasing to look at (especially with the mods I use for overhauling cities) and because of the quests you can do there.

[@anthonypiromalli8804]

Joov the dedication you put into this is Incredible Keep up the Good Work

[@sunrise_reverie]

I've seen some of it on stream, but the video editing/narration and tightening the action into a snug vid really did the adventure justice :)

[@tindekappa9047]

I think by the definition of a municipality the buildings just outside the city walls are technically part of the city.

[@WatchingWhileAsleep]

But then you could argue that the whiterun stables and farms were fair game, but he didnt use them in the last video. I assume hes just trying to stick to his own set of rules

[@MrJoeBlaze]

@@WatchingWhileAsleep I personally think the buildings outside of the city walls are also apart of the city. At least that's how I'd see it. Anyone who does anything in the city, But lives outside of it is also fair game.

[@jriddleeleven]

Youre a treasure Joov. So glad I found this channel.

[@MineSlimeTV]

Golly what a charming person you are! Such sweet explanation and intro for this storytelling, shows but the care for such character and activities, and the joy and wishful experimentation, and hitting spiffy commentary, all culminated into something that you experienced for the first time, all yet so calm and collected. All then that made me feel inspired to imagine such grandiose event at the end, that would put a smile to sheogorath himself! What an amazing story! I never knew about that dungeon either. Mostly I spent more time trying to mod it than to play it unfortunately Also I realized suddenly how your voice sounds like another person called soundsmith! Which I thought was a neat coincidence!

[@xProRapidZzz]

Man I came for skyrim, got your editing and the sunny references and stayed for the absolute insanity, great video 💙💙

[@IronCow8]

most unique content on your channel, really love it.

[@mk9027]

Fun fact, you can pickpocket all items by reverse pickpocketing a potion of paralysis into the mark's inventory. But you'll first have to unlock the Poisoned perk after you reach level 40 pickpocketing. You end up waising a lot of perk points though, so it's only worth it if you plan on eventually getting those points back.

[@Im_bunny01]

Dude you're hilarious 😂 Great at what you do especially considering you've only been doing it for a little over a year. I run into people on this platform that have been here for nearly a decade and still have no idea what they're doing and make terrible content so props to you for figuring out and what you like to do and being good at it

[@3dcookie515]

Found your channel about a week ago, now I get to look forward to see your new vids in my feed!

[@jeremynicely8595]

these are so underrated videos!!!!! i watched the whiterun one a few weeks ago and started one myself

[@Pixel-Lucas]

Your most fun series, Joov!!

[@Joov]

Thanks for watching! They take a lot longer than my older videos but it's worth it to me I enjoy them much more!

[@didsomeoneaskforanegg2168]

Most underrated youtuber. Always appreciate your uploads

[@Joov]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@liamoliver9131]

The lone guard running in like the last reliever when the benches clear

[@Monkkie]

I found out about this channel about a week ago. I’ve been binge watching every single one of the skies. It’s for a week now I can say without a doubt this guy is heavily underrated someone so I think it is actually the same as a war crime

[@garethpowell2678]

There is also a wall glitch in the Blue Palace at the end of Solitude , it leads to a chest you have to fall past with spell books inside , it can be a bit difficult and takes a few attempts. I suggest watching a KZbin video beforehand as a tutorial

[@OhioGamings]

Brilliant! Next do Markarth or Riften!

[@lukejames9805]

This is the kind-of content I enjoy. I could watch these videos all day.

[@adam_a923]

Dude, so entertaining. You earned a new sub. Great video, keep them coming

[@ManuelLoche]

I would have been very curious to see the reaction eventually if you persuaded a guard to let you go

[@1127TOMI]

You have been getting so much more views than usual! I love you

[@1127TOMI]

Oh and btw are you re adding the subscriber benefits soon?

[@Joov]

@@1127TOMI the channel isn’t currently monetized but once it is again I will!

[@garrett6098]

the production on this is amazing, you just earned a sub, good sir

[@nicholasrose8173]

Hell yeah man, I've been watching all your videos. This one better do as good as the white run did

[@aclaymushroomwithaberet7084]

If you want to do hard mode you could play only in Shor's stone, small area but it would be amusing to see you become rags to riches there. PS did find the dungeon because I got the books of Potema, when I heard about weird stuff in the caves near Solitude I did, then found it was Potema! then went back and had fun trying to kill a immortal god, then got disappointed by the fact it was only dragur ):

[@missmara4980]

Ahaha keep doing these, they're fun! :D As everyone's saying in the comments, Riften or Markarth could be cool. I am also thinking Blackreach could be fun, not only because I want to watch you collect 20 Nirnroot (I absolutely do) but also because it's technically possible to sell your items in Blackreach if you have the DLC and the Dremora merchant. Imagine Shady Sam going to live underground by himself for a bit and re-emerging as the richest person in Skyrim. :D

[@tinyshrimp7120]

Let’s go! I’ve been waiting for this

[@thedinorhino1034]

This was great. The second half of the video was amazing.

[@tehduff3414]

I'm assuming riften and windhelm are both decent for this challenge

[@mailablefever9751]

Glad to see your channel growing.

[@ethanpederson]

I’ve been loving the streams of this!

[@BrandonWilliams-wf6hg]

I love all the streams.

[@dubbstubb6420]

This is utterly hilarious my dude, instant sub

[@adamlucas2203]

My favorite KZbinr is Mitten Squad. I've tried getting into other KZbinrs that do challenges around Fallout and Elder Scrolls and just didn't really get into anyone else until you. Really like your videos. Very entertaining

[@Joov]

I love Mitten Squad’s videos as well! Thanks for watching :D

[@adamlucas2203]

No problem. I really enjoy the videos and I'll be watching for the next ones as I catch up. Great work man

[@lemmesleep8566]

All this Persona music ♥ (great video, definitely subbing!)

[@bakubread9308]

I adore silly little challenges like this, especially in a game like Skyrim. If this is the type of thing you do I'm here for it

[@Joov]

Basically everything we do on this challenge is silly so welcome aboard!

[@coolkidsclub9943]

Just wanted to say I discovered your channel through the Whiterun video and as a long time skyrim player and buyer (I love you, Todd Howard), I absolutely love your stuff! I'm interested to see if you do Markarth since the entire Forswarn conspiracy quest line takes place within the city and that was always my favorite of the 5 walled holds. Happy to say I subscribed!!

[@noducks6279]

I love your videos! The quality and humor is top notch, I'm surprised you don't have more subscribers.

[@matinhosmatos]

dude, these videos are SO FUNNY I'm laughing my ASS OFF HERE I CAN'T BELIEVE I'VE BEEN WATCHUNG SKYRIM RELATED CONTENT FOR 11 YEARS AND STILL THERE ARE STUFF AS MUCH FUN AS THIS THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@dumbentertainment1]

First video I've watched, worth the subscription

[@sschutz85]

This was fun. Keep 'em coming. You gained a subscriber today! ❤

[@Zorrocovers]

I watched this video and thought “how have I never seen these Skyrim videos? Ive seen the majority of Skyrim content on KZbin and most of them are a few years old and then I seen that it’s not even a day old, soo happy to see that! Now I will subscribe and wait in Skyrim and in real life for rthe new episode

[@MrNoahlindsay]

I did this in riften recently. you can glitch into mercer's house to get chillrend and making an unarmed build after leveling enchanting was quite fun. Oh, and you get a fence. only drawback is how small it is compared to some of the other cities.

[@ravenkenway8357]

I had a blast binging all the streams and then watching this video. Also while watching the streams I noticed that he couldn't craft bolts. It is mostly because he didn't start the dawnguard questline. But he wouldn't have been able to craft them anyway without at least steel smithing because I don't think there are iron bolts.

[@active_panda966]

Amazing. found your channel through the Whiterun challenge, I will be watching more of your content in the future

[@thee-wastegamer4044]

Got my sub keep it coming this is the content we need 🙏

[@thespartan427]

These videos are great, this channel deserves more views!

[@leeham6230]

This is the best Skyrim content I have ever seen. Do more! MORE!

[@LazzyRoad]

loved your last vid on Whiterun, looked at the other stuff on you channel because of it and I had to subscribe man. Here's to hoping you get the attention you deserve and reach 25K soon

[@adachi2463]

Your video is getting more and more funn to watch :D

[@CannaCam21]

That warning is a life saver, I wish everyone would include a warning

[@victordaugherty53]

Love the vids bro 💪💪

[@dakotamarshburn8123]

Yep u found ur calling. And I’m 1000% here for every bit

[@rustammadatli6666]

I’m still rewatching the video my fav part is the wall glitch segment

[@YuliJade]

This is my new fav series

[@Dovakiin_69]

Hey joov keep up the good work your so frickin underrated❤

[@casc-ws3gb]

Awesome video, nice to see those 2 painful wall glitching streams got you such good content 😁

[@kellynmclean1454]

All your videos give me happiness 😂

[@BlanketGamer-fz4gx]

I love this series! So much!

[@halo1989100]

Dude I can't lie....I love rooting for you in these.

[@short_kingzz]

The white run one was hilarious bro keep these coming

[@joaking369]

Dude! this is like the best video i have seen in a long time!

[@anduril38]

This channel is so much fun!

[@matics358]

Region locked Skyrim is brilliant! Plus your commentary is hilarious! So make for for each city!

[@obancameron]

This is amazing. Great outro for the win

[@AzuDeimos]

I never every thought that this would be entertaining. But it is! Like very! You're a real show master, great videos! 🥳

[@fred5406]

The archers outside castle dour have infinite arrows so you can reverse pickpocket a more valuable arrow type into their inventory and then collect infinite numbers of more valuable arrows then sell them to level up your speech.

[@JohnDoe-hj9fh]

This video just made me remember how good the Anthem music was

[@H0M3ER99]

Liked after i realized this was great content, subbed after the implication reference