Hammerfell: Why it's the BEST Setting for the Elder Scrolls 6!

[@whiteraven1992]

Ooh, nice! I'll give my thoughts on all this. *"A Contrast From Skyrim":* Beyond just the overall arid climates & high temperatures felt across _most_ of Hammerfell (and this also goes into your "DLC Opportunities" topic), there's the northeastern border region shared with Skyrim, which can be much cooler on average; incidentally, this border region was also featured (even with snowfall) in the old _Shadowkey_ side-game. High up in the mountains, this is also where the new Orsinium (after the previous one was sacked in 4E11) can be found. *"Variety":* To further elaborate on the Alik'r Desert's true size, it's mainly concentrated in the northwest, extending only as far east as the city of Lainlyn (which may or may not still be around, since it was absorbed into Sentinel's territory following the "Warp In The West" event). Also, let's not forget that the span of time between the events of TES Online & _Skyrim_ is roughly 945 years, and *_a lot_* can change in that amount of time, including the landscape. Lastly, here's another fan-made map of Hammerfell [with some outdated place-names, but you get the idea]: loginportal.funnyjunk.com/large/pictures/97/73/97732b_8099596.jpg *"A New Culture":* Since the story will most likely continue sometime after _Skyrim's_ events, the political structure (and its problems) gets even better. It's not just the Crowns & Forebears vying for control against each other & Orsinium; but the *_Lhotunics_* (party formed by King Lhotun in the previous era) and the *_Alik'r Nomads_* (since they were a major factor in helping drive out the Dominion force that invaded Hammerfell during the Great War). Arguably, you could count the Imperial *_"Invalids"_* as well, since they were soldiers discharged from their Imperial Legion & had to stay behind in Hammerfell to continue fighting. *"New Enemy Potential":* Don't forget about Sep Adders, Centaurs, Harpies, Dreugh, Wormmouths, Wights, Ogres, & [possibly unique] varieties of Lesser Daedra. *Technically,* two of these listed enemy-types were already seen in _Oblivion,_ while Centaurs & Harpies were only ever encountered in _Daggerfall_ (you could even use a "language" skill to calm them). In my personal opinion, these enemy types definitely all need to return for the sake of variety; especially *Wights* as a bizarre type of undead enemy. *"A Replacement for Shouts":* There are a few options for "Shout replacements" for a Hammerfell-based game, though *_"Sword-Singing"_* is certainly the most popularly known of them (it can be ridiculously powerful if we look into certain lore sources). The alternatives are *_Shadow Magic_* (literally empowered by conflict & known to rival the Elder Scrolls themselves) and/or *_"HoonDing"_* powers (always involving a _pair_ of heroes rather than just one). Though, personally, I'd prefer if these special Powers were optional; i.e. not necessary to complete the Main Quest (but necessary if you want certain Endings). *"Unfamiliar, but not too Unfamiliar":* In my personal opinion, a Hammerfell setting in a single-player game should have a very similar feeling to what may have been _if there was ever a Lord of the Rings story set in _*_Numenor_* (or what remains of it); as the background story of *Yokuda* in TES seems based on what happened to Numenor in the lore of Middle-Earth. *"DLC Opportunities":* While I also hope for Stros M'Kai & Orsinium both being in the base-game, as both likely remain involved in Hammerfell politics, I won't hold my breath (and for all we know, Stros M'Kai may have been lost to the Aldmeri Dominion during the Great War). I do think that greater DLC opportunities may be in the Yokudan archipelago, and/or newly fleshed-out Planes of Oblivion to explore (such as Malacath's or Peryite's realms). *"High Rock and Hammerfell":* If such a thing were to happen, allowing us to explore both provinces [fleshed out in their entirety] in a single-player game, then that would definitely raise expectations for naval exploration/combat through the roof. Personally, I'd want more playable *Races* to be included then... such as the Reachmen/Forsworn (very different passives/bonuses from the Bretons), Nereids (reclusive "sprites" found across western Tamriel; known to be masters of "water magic"), and even *Maormer.* There's plenty more where that came from, and some great ideas can be found on TES-related subreddits too.

[@cruds91]

Im already super excited for this long anticipated game but the on theme pictures got me even more excited! I've read in numerous places now that next gen games won't necessarily just have bigger maps, but that the maps will be way more dense in terms of content. Npc's having daily routines and personalities, many more items being interactable etc. Imagine being able to choose whether you kill the antagonist with poison, befriend them or burn their house down.

[@kasimahmed3841]

Hey, probably don't remember me but I was talking to you years ago on roshank redemption and when he dissappeared, checked out your channel again and saw this video, loving the work, keep it up and take care! 👌

[@linkalot7415]

I do! I do remember you! Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@davedixson]

Thanks - enjoyed watching. I like the sword singing idea - could lead to some interesting mechanics. Just hope it comes out before I die of old age 🙂

[@nickthegeek4422]

Nice video man! I hope it will be both High Rock and Hammerfell in the game and to be able to be a king and customize your own kingdom, that would be awesome!

[@deathgripsoverrater9285]

also about the culture, the redguards have a heavy japanese/samurai culture influence which will be really interesting to see combined with their middle east/north african style culture

[@blueshit199]

Iliac Bay would make for such an awesome landmark in the overworld, looking across to High Rock, and knowing you are able to swim there or to travel around, being able to then look back towards Hammerfell and feel like you've come such a long way would be briliant. Likewise, I think traveling from Alik'r all the way to the border of Skyrim, to the snowy mountains, or to the grassy plains by the border with Cyrodiil, would make for such a great nostalgia trip. I think the best opportunities for expansions for TES6 set in Hammerfell would be a Redguard DLC set on Stros M'Kai, a reference to the old 1998 Elder Scrolls game by the same name and setting, and a DLC set on the Balfiera Isle, the site of Adamantine Tower, an important place especially for the Thalmor and Aldmeri Dominion. A conflict surrounding this place on Iliac Bay would've been interesting to see.

[@blueshit199]

also, a tidbit of trivia regarding Sword Singers, in a non-canonical text, Michael Kirkbride, the lead writer for Morrowind, apparently wrote a story about how one Sword Singer was able to create a nuclear explosion that sunk Yokuda, by swinging his sword so hard it split an atom in two. now if that isn't badass, idk what is

[@chanceharper4676]

I think it'll be Hammerfell and High Rock both.

[@CornG4397]

Fr like daggerfall

[@charlieb308]

Best setting because little effort will have to go into outside cities, all Barren wasteland, I really don’t care where game is, I just want them to actually start the new game. Only one team works on Starfield and ES6, just planning the game now until after Starfield is done

[@Admiral_Cody]

I really hope Bethesda drops the whole destined messiah/chosen one/you’re a god shtick. I’d at least like the choice of being a nobody that becomes powerful by their own actions and practices. I want to be the best master illusionist/thief in Tamriel but not because I had an unfair divine advantage. (Edit: Sorry if that seemed negative. Great video btw!)

[@linkalot7415]

It's ok, it didn't sound negative. Thank you for watching! And I agree with your ideas

[@cooterjesus]

They should give us back ground choices and that could change how certain people/factions treat us and how certain main quests unfold. Make it a big difference at first and then merge somewhere around the end of the main quest line.

[@charlieb308]

I’ve played Morrowind, Oblivion and Skyrim, best games ever made in my opinion, don’t change anything! Take best parts of each game and add them into next game that releases in 2037

[@Admiral_Cody]

@@charlieb308 That’s the most optimistic release date I’ve seen so far lol

[@luv_sic]

Yes but it doesn't add anything to the lore though. Tes6 will be about necromancy anyway

[@harmonygift807]

Great work man! Lets also hope that tes 6 isnt going to be dumbed down version of rpg like Skyrim and Oblivion was.👍👍

[@linkalot7415]

Thanks! Although I actually liked oblivion and Skyrim, didn't really seem dumbed down to me... I never played Morrowind

[@cooterjesus]

They were pretty tame. I hope in this one more factions have oppositions. I like the choice. None of them had foes you could join besides the Civil war. That alone would make it more replayable(we’ll probably have to play it for 6-10 years before another one)

[@harmonygift807]

@@cooterjesus Great point! When Skyrim came out, I initially didnt noticed the flaws arond it and thought it to be a good game. However, later down the path replaying the game I noticed the obvious flaws: 1. Questlines in the game are typically kill this, fetch this or explore the nordic ruins. 2. Faction questlines doesnt make any sense. (Thieves guilds main questline doesnt involve any thievery or heists, or you can basically complete college of the winterhold questline as a warrior....) 3. You really dont make an impact overall to the world around you. People dont really react to things you are doing in the world. (Dark Brotherhood, companions-vampires relationships) 4. Combat is pretty boring. Same goes to oblivion. At least Skyrim didnt have broken leveling system as in Oblivion. Skyrim and Oblivion belong to the action rpg group. Morrowind is an rpg. Forgotted to mention, oblivion gates and dragons doesnt seem to pose a huge threat in both games. The list is endless.....

[@cooterjesus]

@@harmonygift807 I hope one day they can get the perfect balance for an actual action rpg that’s actually got role playing

[@harmonygift807]

@@cooterjesus Theyre not gonna do that. Bethesda is going to make the game again for casual gamers because of revenue.

[@TBPetitP]

Anyone else dreaming of TES VI to have online multiplayer? I've always wanted to adventure in Tamriel with my friends, but in neither Oblivion nor Skyrim you could, it would make for such a unique gaming experience I think...

[@4Skyrim]

With the procedural tech and tech that will make starfield much bigger than previous Bethesda games I think you are thinking with a perspective of the past. They should do more than one province.

[@muh.andianto]

Omg yes, give us free roam ship battle. And I can't wait to see Hadvar meet giant snake.

[@saladinbob]

You seem to keep forgetting the Mournhold expansion which whilst admittedly was only a small area of Morrowind, was set on the mainland.

[@KingNazaru]

You should’ve chose better powers to list when talking about the shouts. Only the slowing time was hyping it up. Mention the ones that cause storms, makes you intangible, breath fire/ice, or the Unrelenting Force.

[@kg7219]

he should have mentioned ur mom ohhhhh

[@farsight8520]

Those warriors from Skyrim have straight swords. Straight swords

[@theboulder027]

So... Is there any culture in tamriel that isn't xenophobic?

[@blueshit199]

Imperials. They conquered all of Tamriel to prove how much they tolerate other cultures. Also Bretons I guess, never met a racist Breton in my life, they are probably chill with foreigners, it's just that no one wants to come to High Rock.

[@deathgripsoverrater9285]

wood elves

[@Lead1121]

I just feel like it won’t be good, and I’m nervous about it. I’m also gonna miss all the forests and snow

[@LICENFIREFEAR]

It should be set in both hammerfell and highrock and both provinces should have a ton of content

[@sirworkalot4990]

It should be all of Tamriel. Huge war of man verse elves. You should be able to play on either side. You should be able to climb your way to emperor or king of the elves. Or should I say the leader of your race or mixture of people.

[@cooterjesus]

Are we gonna get like one big seamless map if high rock is included? Or will it be like two separate maps with loads between?

[@linkalot7415]

Hard to say. Of course, I'd prefer there to be no loading zones but if both high rock and Hammerfell were in the game, both to scale with Skyrim, I don't know if current-day consoles would be able to handle all that content.

[@cooterjesus]

@@linkalot7415 I feel like it would be more like the witcher with the country’s being there own map with so much water to travel in each little compartment

[@blueshit199]

to be fair, both hammerfell and high rock put together up to scale of skyrim would be roughly the same size as Cyrodiil was in Oblivion, but with more natural barriers like mountains and seas making it easier for density of content

[@eyeman0154]

What's the name of the game at 5:05 ?

[@stepanyablonsky7697]

teso

[@luv_sic]

It's clearly Bretonish version of Tes theme but okay

[@JonathanWhite462]

elseweyr would be way more interesting

[@MetallicaKing48]

Oh Bethesda, please let us travel to warm sands already. Skyrim is cold, it makes my nipples hurt.