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So, as is stated by the title, this will be an Elder Scrolls RP set in the realm of Skyrim.

It will be designed as free-willed and open world as is standard for fantasy media.

This is only a very skeletal design however, as there are several things to be "put to vote" here and discussed.

So, without further ado, let us begin...

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[b]THE YEAR/DATE[/b]

Should this RP be set on the exact date that the actual game of Skyrim began? (4E, The 17th of The Last Seed)

Take note that this is the exact day that Alduin the World Eater appears at Helgen before burning it down and ushering in the return of the dragons. This of course would stretch our own characters' stories along somewhat similar paths and force upon them decisions that those within the game were faced with.

[b]OR[/b], should we set it [b]exactly one year[/b] before the events of the game? This of course would give more leeway and make for a more potentially unique and diverse set of stories.

However, I realize that many would wish to wage battle against the dragons, who would not be put into play should we use an alternate timeline.

Also, many would wish to partake in the Civil War and join the Empire or the Stormcloaks one, and while the Civil War was in full effect just a year prior to game events, very little along the lines of battles and skirmishes had taken place.

[b]Needless to say, the timeline issue is the first thing to address.[/b]

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[b]INITIAL SETTING/STARTUP LOCALE[/b]

I have partook in many, many fantasy RP's, and one thing that I have discovered that can totally kill off an RP of such structure is [color=ed1c24]Location Diversity[/color].

Meaning when you have, say, 8 players and all eight off them choose totally isolated and far off locations, that sets them far apart from one another.

The players eventually get bored with tinkering with GM controlled AI's and NPC's and grow frustrated with trying to come up with reasons to meet other players in distant realms, and they just sort of fade away.

[b]Meaning, I propose that we all start within a decent radius of one another. Perhaps all in the same Hold, just in different parts of the lead city or in separate nearby villages and hamlets.

What say you all?

And, If we all agree here, we must now choose a hold. [/b]

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[b]THE FATE OF THE DRAGONBORN[/b]

Let me just make this [b]VERY CLEAR [/b], should we choose Skyrims' canon timeline and year, NO PLAYER CREATED AND CONTROLLED CHARACTERS CAN BE THE DRAGONBORN. 

The Dragonborn will exist mind you, but he shall be a rarely encountered NPC masterminded by me.

He will be encountered here and there and will usually have a presence in areas where rumors say that dragon attacks have occurred or dragons have been slain, as well as some other areas of high interest and important events.

[b]This is not up for debate. This is more of a declarative general statement.[/b]

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[b]LEVELING UP/ABILITY INCREASING[/b]

This I need some help with.

I have a basic skeletal design set up for ability increase and leveling up.

Each in-game day you can train, or practice, a certain art or skill.
They are;

•Archery
•Focus (Magical Connection)
•Physical Ability (Speed, Agility, Strength, and Stamina)
•Weapon Skill (All Weapons aside from bows.)
•Intelligence (Reading) (This affects charisma, cleverness, and speech.)
•Meditation (This strengthens your mastery of using your Voice, IF that is you have learned any words yet.)

•Crafts (Practicing a certain craft and bettering yourself in it.) (Such as smithing, alchemy, cooking, tanning, ect.)

[b]Note: You can only practice a one craft a day.[/b]

[b]And again, I need some feedback and assistance with this, please.[/b]

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[b]THE WAY OF THE VOICE[/b]

[b]No one starts out with a Voice.[/b]

You have to learn the words wherever you may find them etched, written, or carved and master them over time.

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[color=6ecff6]Alright, let us begin the planning and discussion.

Remember, this is an interest thread entirely open for feedback, discussion, and opinion, so fire away!

Any other issues or points of discussion that come up will be added as need be.[/color]