Why Would History Scholars Play Skyrim?

[pjedilord]

So why would scholars and people that work on history as jobs etc
play Skyrim that is base on fake history? or would they? so are people here
scholars and work on history etc as jobs and play Skyrim?
I would think they play games that are base on history like AC games?

Should ES 6 be base more on history to get more people interested to play
ES 6? good idea? and have ES as well. History mods?
Why do people play Skyrim? for the setting? as i enjoy setting and exploring.
Company does Skyrim so well think how great if had some more history?

[Alex]

Even scientists need some time off. Speaking about that...

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[Skumboni]

It is a game not infotainment.

[Alienowl]

History is a story. As the old say goes, history is written by the winner. A well written story holds interest for everyone. The Elder Scrolls has its own story that appeals to all kinds of people. I don't think it needs to be tied to "real" history.

[Neon Noodles]

For a brief reprieve from reality

[deckerdave1973]

I'm thinking history scholars are pretty wound up, and would probably have alot of LL mods in their load order.

[Junipercat]

Originally posted by pjedilord:

So why would scholars and people that work on history as jobs etc
play Skyrim that is base on fake history? or would they? so are people here
scholars and work on history etc as jobs and play Skyrim?
I would think they play games that are base on history like AC games?

Should ES 6 be base more on history to get more people interested to play
ES 6? good idea? and have ES as well. History mods?
Why do people play Skyrim? for the setting? as i enjoy setting and exploring.
Company does Skyrim so well think how great if had some more history?

Skyrim is NOT history. What about that is not making sense to you? It is fantasy.

Being a scholar or such does not stop someone from enjoying a game set in fiction. That shouldn't be a hard concept to grasp. People play games that have NOTHING to do with their jobs.

This question is so ignorant, I challenge you to prove you are not a bot at this point.

[Skumboni]

Bots do not ave a monopoly on ignorance.

[armageddon]

You should try Kingdom Come Deliverance if you want to get close to history accuracy.

[pjedilord]

Originally posted by Junipercat:

Originally posted by pjedilord:

So why would scholars and people that work on history as jobs etc
play Skyrim that is base on fake history? or would they? so are people here
scholars and work on history etc as jobs and play Skyrim?
I would think they play games that are base on history like AC games?

Should ES 6 be base more on history to get more people interested to play
ES 6? good idea? and have ES as well. History mods?
Why do people play Skyrim? for the setting? as i enjoy setting and exploring.
Company does Skyrim so well think how great if had some more history?

Skyrim is NOT history. What about that is not making sense to you? It is fantasy.

Being a scholar or such does not stop someone from enjoying a game set in fiction. That shouldn't be a hard concept to grasp. People play games that have NOTHING to do with their jobs.

This question is so ignorant, I challenge you to prove you are not a bot at this point.

ES 6 would have more respect from scholar if had history,Skyrim has
history things. So your not scholar? only your personal view, train drivers
play train games due to its done right,they would not play train game in ES

[Junipercat]

Originally posted by pjedilord:

ES 6 would have more respect from scholar if had history,Skyrim has
history things. So your not scholar? only your personal view, train drivers
play train games due to its done right,they would not play train game in ES

The Elder Scrolls is a fantasy game series with their own made up history. It is not Earth's history and never will be. It is a fictional world in another universe.

A train game in The Elder Scrolls? What are you smoking? You want a train game find something else. At most the Dwemer might have made a train-like transportation system in one of their long lost strongholds or cities. But that still wouldn't make it a train game. You want a train game find a simulator on Steam or go to your local hobby store and get a train set.

A train driver would be less likely to play a train game. This is because most people play to have fun and relax, not do the same thing they do at work. They want a break from work.

Scholars do play Skyrim and many other games that have nothing to do with history or those that mess with history like your beloved Fallout series. You don't get to dictate what we enjoy or what we are allowed to play.

Do you only play games that are a copy of what you do at work? By your own implications since you don't adventure with a sword or cast magic then you shouldn't be playing Skyrim at all. In fact you can't play Fallout as you weren't born and raised in a Vault.

[J-96]

Games are a break from the everyday life. I'd imagine a history type person would enjoy breaking away from fact and turn to fiction. The theme of skyrim with dungeon dwelling and finding old world secrets like a really good weapon or a book with knowledge, as well as politics with joining a war and supporting what is now the history of the people in this game would fit someone with the interest lying in history. I had skyrim playing highschool friends who were real medevial nerds. Maybe the analytical mind of a history buff or even a math wizard would appreciate the knowledge or attention required to play this game at it's best. Fantasy with a story to look into and learn about even when it figuratively already happened is part of what makes a game a game. When you watch a TV show you wonder, and when you play video games the same thoughts and feelings and curiosity can be made. It helps prevent boredom when there is something to look back on or learn about. Maybe history people like to read. You can read a lot in this game.

But really, smart people who love books and learning like to play games that require logical decisions and lack of fast paced arcade no mindless routine. You can't just sit in a Call of Duty arcade shooter game and absorb things. You get shot at 24/7. It's competition where Skyrim is a relaxing solo experience with as much leisure as you can handle and nobody to push you along at their pace.

I'm no scholar and I definitely don't like to dwell on other people's past but I enjoy this game more then most and I find the rotating duties of being a trader or a crafter instead what helps me be interested.

[pjedilord]

Originally posted by Junipercat:

Originally posted by pjedilord:

ES 6 would have more respect from scholar if had history,Skyrim has
history things. So your not scholar? only your personal view, train drivers
play train games due to its done right,they would not play train game in ES

The Elder Scrolls is a fantasy game series with their own made up history. It is not Earth's history and never will be. It is a fictional world in another universe.

A train game in The Elder Scrolls? What are you smoking? You want a train game find something else. At most the Dwemer might have made a train-like transportation system in one of their long lost strongholds or cities. But that still wouldn't make it a train game. You want a train game find a simulator on Steam or go to your local hobby store and get a train set.

A train driver would be less likely to play a train game. This is because most people play to have fun and relax, not do the same thing they do at work. They want a break from work.

Scholars do play Skyrim and many other games that have nothing to do with history or those that mess with history like your beloved Fallout series. You don't get to dictate what we enjoy or what we are allowed to play.

Do you only play games that are a copy of what you do at work? By your own implications since you don't adventure with a sword or cast magic then you shouldn't be playing Skyrim at all. In fact you can't play Fallout as you weren't born and raised in a Vault.

I never mention i want train, it was hypercal question. I know from train game
forum train drivers play train games.

[Mez Koo]

Does anyone still think this isn't a chat bot?

[Junipercat]

Originally posted by pjedilord:

I never mention i want train, it was hypercal question. I know from train game
forum train drivers play train games.

Train drivers do play non-accurate train games.
Train drivers do play non-train games.
Being a train driver does not mean they can only play train-accurate games.

You seem to be trying to force everyone into specific molds that they are not allowed to deviate from. Scholars and train drivers play Skyrim and enjoy it.

People are playing games that they individually enjoy. Many (not all but I would say most) play games that are not a replica of their job because they want a break from that.

Your scholar question would be more appropriate for Fallout which is an alternate vision of history, not Skyrim which is not history.

[StreamWhenGuy]

Vedal, turn Neuro off already. She's gone too far mane.