Which dual-wield option would you want to play the most?

[ByKrom]

Tolkien magic has nothing to do with ES magic (:

The same could be said for the sword as well. ByKrom had mentioned that Gandalf had a sword in response to tikki50 saying that any one who wants to REALLY play mages to put down the sword to free up their hands. I only mentioned the staff aspect because of the fact that magic may work differently in Tolkien's world than in Tamriel.

Just saying is all... dude had a sword.

He also didn't shoot great big fireball from his hands! Or use magic at the same time as weilding, Just saying!

Fireballs... no. Great balls of light... yes, and he had sword and staff out when he cracked that bridge and denied the balrog. Also, Godric Gryffindor.

[River]

Just saying is all... dude had a sword. [/quote]

He also didn't shoot great big fireball from his hands! Or use magic at the same time as weilding, Just saying! [/quote]

Fireballs... no. Great balls of light... yes, and he had sword and staff out when he cracked that bridge and denied the balrog. Also, Godric Gryffindor. [/quote]

Hmmm don't think this is exactly what happens in the book (though its a long while since I last read it). Having said that I think the movies were so well done they are pretty much considered lore too so.....I was obviously wrong here! sorry! Thanks for the correction!

[MARS]

I once again have to insist that Tolkien has nothing in common with ES. Gandalf isn't human. He is a maia. His magic has nothing to do with shooting fireballs and conjuring daedra.

[ByKrom]

Just saying is all... dude had a sword.

He also didn't shoot great big fireball from his hands! Or use magic at the same time as weilding, Just saying! [/quote]

Fireballs... no. Great balls of light... yes, and he had sword and staff out when he cracked that bridge and denied the balrog. Also, Godric Gryffindor. [/quote]

Hmmm don't think this is exactly what happens in the book (though its a long while since I last read it). Having said that I think the movies were so well done they are pretty much considered lore too so.....I was obviously wrong here! sorry! Thanks for the correction![/quote]

Honestly, I may be mistaken as far as the book is concerned. I admit I was envisioning the scene from the movie. Either way, I was simply trying to establish the legitimacy of wizards wielding swords, magic aside.

I once again have to insist that Tolkien has nothing in common with ES. Gandalf isn't human. He is a maia. His magic has nothing to do with shooting fireballs and conjuring daedra.

Maybe he just has a really low conjuration skill?

[dragonfett]

If that were the case, he must have a really high Alteration skill because he was flinging Saruman around like it was nothing (in the movie at least). I honestly don't ever remember actually reading in the books him casting any flashy spells like Fireball or anything. There were a couple of times where he caused a shaft of white light to protect someone or something like that (IIRC), but I honestly don't think flashy spells were his thing. I'm not saying that he couldn't, just that he didn't.

[ByKrom]

lol yes- alteration indeed.

[Pig of Fire]

I'm a bit confused about the bow usage.

Bethesda only revealed the passing of the dagger to the stealth skills, but nothing on marksman.

Will it work as a two-handed? And what about the usage of non-aggressive spells? Do I need a free hand to cast invisibility spell?

I hope they dont forget about us sneaky b****** xD

[River]

I'm a bit confused about the bow usage.

Bethesda only revealed the passing of the dagger to the stealth skills, but nothing on marksman.

Will it work as a two-handed? And what about the usage of non-aggressive spells? Do I need a free hand to cast invisibility spell?

I hope they dont forget about us sneaky b****** xD

There is a bit in the current OXM magazine that says

Naturally two handed weapons do exist, at which point the left trigger may, for example, block with a broadsword or allow you to aim with a bow

this kind of implies that bows (or at least some of them - could have long bows?) are two handed.

[dragonfett]

From the way Todd Howard was talking in the podcast, they will have their own skill.

[JockoBeans]

I do have to say that the magic in the Lord of the Rings is a bit less "hands on" as the magic in the Elder Scrolls is.

Also, back on topic, I would rather have a weapon in one hand and a spell (or staff) in the other.

[0rimus]

I always thought it would be cool to have a hand-and-a-half style.

Could use your off hand for (wishful thinking) grapples, punches, grabbing objects (hmm stealing anyone?) holding a torch, shield, or spells. I like being a jack of all trades and the possibilities are endless.

Being attacked by a ogre? Whip out all that rat meat you have hoarded and chuck it over there! Fetch you giant beast of grey lard! Fetch!

And then when all @#$% breaks loose you put that little hand of yours around the handle and swing like no tomorrow

If I could only choose one though, it'd definitely be weapon/spell, most mileage I think

[Eltee]

Longsword and a shortsword, defender style weapon.

[MARS]

Tolkien only wrote serious fantasy >.>

[jakeuh_hates_dunmer]

I'm kinda sad now that there might not be any hand to hand :/

[LegoHouse]

I'm kinda sad now that there might not be any hand to hand :/

If they get rid of Hand to hand i will be upset that was one of the most fun ways to play ES games

[jakeuh_hates_dunmer]

I want to have a theif bosmer with a dagger in one hand and have the other hand empty for stunning.
But that might not happen.

[SuperSimoholic]

Double short sword.

That's the Please don't swear.