"People Are Strange - The Doors" is my favorite documentary so far. Bonus that it's narrated by Johnny Depp. Still on Netflix as far as I know.

With the launch of Fallout 76 and my admittedly limited play time, I can already say that this game has me worried about the future of Bethesda, and the next Elder Scrolls especially. From what I've read and minimally experienced on my time with 76, it's obvious that the game is riddled with bugs and performance issues. Bethesda's general attitude has been one of apology. Not to demean them entirely, as I still think they're one of the greatest dev teams out there with fresh and fun ideas. But they've been handling the reception to 76 in a defeated fashion. It's just the execution that's so.... bad. To me, and many I've spoken with, Fallout 76 was an awesome concept on paper. But the final product is held back by the ancient engine that Bethesda has been using since the last generation of consoles. It's been used since Skyrim in 2011. A seven-year-old engine is unacceptable when used by a team that has previously stated current technology isn't good enough for their next titles. The fiasco of 76 honestly has me worried that Bethesda will attempt to reuse the Creation Engine (which I know will be modified to hell, but modding can only do so much, as proven by 76) for Starfield and TES6. The use of this engine in the next gen will kill the potential of these games by such an unimaginable margin. Fortunately, I believe that due to the very reason of Bethesda waiting for the new consoles, that the Creation Engine will die with Fallout 76. But if not, I'm not going to get myself too hyped for these upcoming games.  What do you guys think? Am I just paranoid and irrational? Do you think that Bethesda would seriously try to recycle 2 generation old technology?

Edana said: This is really good intel, thanks for writing this up AllSpark! I've actually considered grabbing a Switch literally just so I could play Skyrim on a lunch break or something. I think that probably says more about me and my obsessive, relentless fandom than it does how much I want a Switch though. xD I've only had a little experience playing with the Switch, but my experience was the same as yours when docked to a TV. The controls feel a little fumbly because of their size and I even have normal sized hands. I'm still used to a controller being a two-handed affair, and having a controller smaller than a cellphone in my hand still doesn't feel quite right yet. I have had more practice with the Oculus Rift, but I think just the sheer size of those controllers makes it feel more natural.  If I could grab a Switch on sale for a decent price, or like new used, I probably bite on it and probably only use it in handheld mode. Thanks for the info on this! It is something I've been considering for a while.  Lol, I thought I was the only one thinking about getting a Switch only to play Skyrim on lunch break.  Thanks for the insight, Sparks. I'm still on the fence about it, unfortunately. I think I need to see one IRL to get a feel for it and see whether or not it's for me. 

The distinct lack of Talos makes me realize that filthy Thalmor are running the site. 

ilanisilver said: I gravitate toward stealthy assassins more than likely because I like to play games while avoiding confrontation. Joining this group has pulled me out of my shell a bit and I’ve played straight warrior and straight mage classes, which never held any appeal for me before. Hell, in Oblivion, by level 20 or so my character would have 100% chameleon effect and I could walk around wherever I wanted with no one reacting to me at all, like I didn’t even exist. It was the best. But I still tend to want to go my own way and do my own thing, and I can’t play any games where you’re forced to interact with people you don’t specifically choose to to get where you want to go. Like Assassin’s Creed, where people are constantly asking you for things, getting in your way, etc. I get panicky in game just like I do in real life, apparently. Shy and introverted and socially awkward transcends technology. I can totally relate. I play stealthy characters because I enjoy the idea of being responsible, but not being recognized. Gameplay in the shadows makes that a literal aspect. I think that's actually why I enjoy Assassin's Creed's original storylines. The public doesn't hail you as a savior for taking out a corrupt leader. At most, you're recognized by people in your organization, lol. It's just satisfying to me in a storytelling fashion.