The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim or Online?

[Akeyiro]

Hi all,

Which of these two games you recommend? I'm planning to buy one of the two, but I wonder why to get the Online while it seems Skyrim has the multiplayer, too? Or am I wrong?

Thanks for your replies.

 

[Krud]

Skyrim doesn't officially have multiplayer, but there is an unofficial multiplayer mod, though last I checked it was still in beta. I haven't tried it myself, so I don't know if you need to know someone who has the mod too, or if it offers a lobby and matchmaking. I'm sure it probably says somewhere on its site, here:

Multiplayer for Skyrim and Fallout 4

Home of the Skyrim Together and Fallout Together communities.

skyrim-together.com

Having said that, from your post it sounds like you haven't played Skyrim, so it might be overwhelming to jump in with (what I presume is) a massive mod like Skyrim Together.

Elder Scrolls online differs from the regular Elder Scrolls installments (Skyrim, Morrowind, Oblivion, etc.) in that it's more of a traditional MMO experience, and all of the restrictions and tropes that go with that, whereas Skyrim is a lot more of an open sandbox where you get to decide how things go, and when.

If you're interested in a large singleplayer game in the vein of The Elder Scrolls, I would recommend Skyrim. But if your main interest is multiplayer, then perhaps get ESO instead. Just know that it's not "Skyrim Online." (It takes places hundreds of years before the main Elder Scrolls games, in fact.)

I hope this helps!

 

[DXCHASE]

To keep it simple. Skyrim. Hands down, skyrim. You'll get a great experience with The Elder Scrolls and having all that knowledge will transfer well into TES online.

I would truly recommend using a modded skyrim, but thats up to you if you want.

 

[Akeyiro]

Skyrim doesn't officially have multiplayer, but there is an unofficial multiplayer mod, though last I checked it was still in beta. I haven't tried it myself, so I don't know if you need to know someone who has the mod too, or if it offers a lobby and matchmaking. I'm sure it probably says somewhere on its site, here:

Multiplayer for Skyrim and Fallout 4

Home of the Skyrim Together and Fallout Together communities.

skyrim-together.com

Having said that, from your post it sounds like you haven't played Skyrim, so it might be overwhelming to jump in with (what I presume is) a massive mod like Skyrim Together.

Elder Scrolls online differs from the regular Elder Scrolls installments (Skyrim, Morrowind, Oblivion, etc.) in that it's more of a traditional MMO experience, and all of the restrictions and tropes that go with that, whereas Skyrim is a lot more of an open sandbox where you get to decide how things go, and when.

If you're interested in a large singleplayer game in the vein of The Elder Scrolls, I would recommend Skyrim. But if your main interest is multiplayer, then perhaps get ESO instead. Just know that it's not "Skyrim Online." (It takes places hundreds of years before the main Elder Scrolls games, in fact.)

I hope this helps!

A very complete and fulfilling answer: thanks a lot. I believe I'll go for both games.

 

[Akeyiro]

To keep it simple. Skyrim. Hands down, skyrim. You'll get a great experience with The Elder Scrolls and having all that knowledge will transfer well into TES online.

I would truly recommend using a modded skyrim, but thats up to you if you want.

I think I'll try both, including the modded Skyrim

 

[ceaRshaf]

Didn't get to play Skyrim but TES online is an amazing game. And it's quite relaxing for me, exactly what I need.

 

[Pifanjr]

Skyrim together works pretty well for messing around, but not as much for actually playing through all the quests together, especially since some quests will straight up not work correctly.

 

[90basil]

TESO is a great game. Every story update pleases

 

[ClarkPete]

I know this is a late reply, but as I saw you got both games, if you got enough time for gaming, try out Morrowind. Its in my opinion far better than both, its where it all started (not mentioning the first 2 Elder Scroll games).

That game is far more complicated and the best Elder Scrolls game, but as its an old game (came out in 2002), its a little outdated for todays gamers. But there are lots of mods to help you out with graphics and everything else that you need, like for Skyrim.