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Kweynn

has The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

Dec 1, 2016 @ 2:54pm

All shields are bucklers

I find it baffling that I haven't been able to find more people who complain about how unrealistic the shields in the game are regarding how one holds them.
Every single shield in the game isl built to be held like a buckler, which makes no sense given the shape and size of the shields, no straps or anything to be held like a normal kite or round shield.
Has nobody else noticed this?

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Liro Raériyo has The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

Dec 1, 2016 @ 2:56pm

Originally posted by Saint:
Has nobody else noticed this?

Well I've noticed it now, because you pointed it out.

Last edited by Liro Raériyo; Dec 1, 2016 @ 2:57pm

SpeedFreak1972 has The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

Dec 1, 2016 @ 3:06pm

well there's a lot more that makes no sense....

tw!tch

Dec 1, 2016 @ 3:08pm

Also there is no such thing as dragons!
Has nobody else noticed this?

mutantbeth has The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

Dec 1, 2016 @ 3:09pm

Originally posted by tw!ch:
Also there is no such thing as dragons!
Has nobody else noticed this?

Wait dragons aren't real?

RoyBaty

Dec 1, 2016 @ 3:13pm

Personally I'm more bothered by the floating quivers.

no gimmick needed has The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

Dec 1, 2016 @ 3:28pm

psss I never use shields. what were you expecting? spartan or roman shields?

Jirki88

Dec 1, 2016 @ 3:40pm

Shields? Who use shields? Real Nords charge into battles like horny bulls. Ain't none got time for shields!

Tankfriend has The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

Dec 1, 2016 @ 3:47pm

Originally posted by RoyBaty:
Personally I'm more bothered by the floating quivers.

I used to be an adventurer like you, but then I saw a mammoth float by...

Tavman (4) has The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

Dec 1, 2016 @ 3:57pm

You sure? Not every one of them are circular.

DrZann

Dec 1, 2016 @ 3:59pm

It's raining elk, hallelujah, it's raining elk, amen

Last edited by DrZann; Dec 1, 2016 @ 4:00pm

#10

Kweynn

Dec 1, 2016 @ 4:00pm

Originally posted by Tavman (4):
You sure? Not every one of them are circular.

I checked, not all are circular but the positioning of the handle is so unpractical and wrong that it requires just too much force to hold them and makes no sense

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𝕊𝕋𝕌ℝ𝕄-𝕂𝔸𝕋

Dec 1, 2016 @ 4:01pm

Bethesda have got a LOT more things wrong that have annoyed me than just the shields... Speaking as a Scandinavian descendant.

#12

Kweynn

Dec 1, 2016 @ 4:01pm

Originally posted by Liro Raériyo:
Originally posted by Saint:
Has nobody else noticed this?
Well I've noticed it now, because you pointed it out.

Then I guess this post worked :)
It is just completely unpractical and the wearer could save so much strenght and gain mobility by holding it properly, I'm suprised there's no realistic shield mod that solves this

#13

Kweynn

Dec 1, 2016 @ 4:02pm

Originally posted by STURM-KATTEN SC-KL:
Bethesda have got a LOT more things wrong that have annoyed me than just the shields... Speaking as a Scandinavian descendant.

well the horns on the iron helmet are pretty annoying but that, unpractical and stupid female armour and swinging away from your shield to be open for a strike or spinning to leave your back exposed to an attack are pretty normal tropes (sadly)

Last edited by Kweynn; Dec 1, 2016 @ 4:03pm

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