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| |  | This user is a WikiPuma and to a lesser degree, a WikiElf (mostly a template CreatorElf). |
|  | This user is a member of the Bosmer race. |
|  | This user is knowledgeable about Redguard. |
| |  | This user is knowledgeable about Oblivion. |
| | |  | This user is knowledgeable about Skyrim. |
| | |  | This user plays on the Xbox. |
|  | This user wants an N64. Who doesn't want one? |
|  | This user worships Sheogorath. |
|  | This user is fascinated by Lore. |
|  | This user has collected every Daedric Artifact. |
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Gameplay
I'm one of those people who likes to beat the entire game with one save file rather than spread out over multiple save files. I play games to complete them, not to mindlessly level up. I've never understood why someone would play the game through a dozen times instead of just completing it the first time around. Exploring alternate quest lines and roleplaying are the two exceptions.
I've played Oblivion for God knows how long. I've cleared out every dungeon, explored every location, obtained every obtainable unique item, obtained every artifact (except the Oghma Infinium - I never got around to it), learned nearly every spell, unlocked every achievement, completed every questline, completed nearly every side quest, maxed out every skill, and basically anything else that means "I have no life". I beat Knights of the Nine and Shivering Isles. I never got any other plugins because my internet connection can't handle downloading one :(
After over 1,000 hours of Skyrim, I'm finally starting to burn out. New DLC may rekindle my interest, but for now, my game will always be only 99% complete (seriously, I've cleared just about every dungeon in the game)
I've now moved on to Morrowind, and so far it's actually quite fun. Some game mechanics aren't very good (judging by their gait, the Argonians must have terrible hemorrhoids), but others, like the lack of fast travel and the somewhat awkward combat system, aren't so bad. In the first five minutes, I saw more variety in weapons and armor than I saw in all of Skyrim, although admittedly I had to start over half a dozen times because I kept screwing up and didn't know how to save. You truly have to direct yourself in this game, and although it can be somewhat frustrating at times trying to track down a specific person or location, all in all it's quite realistic. I hope to actually continue playing this game, unlike Redguard, which I stopped partway through and never finished.
My Gaming Computer
Although I've traditionally been a console gamer (having grown up with the PS2), I've started moving on to PC gaming. As I'll be heading off to college next year, I'll be short on space, so I'll only have room for one of these things. Regardless of what some people may say, PCs are inherently better, if for no other reasons because you get much better performance and can upgrade them easily. The only downside is that they are expensive, but I've shopped smart and waited for the right deals, and now I have a kickass computer; the specs are detailed below.
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Model
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Cost (USD)
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Notes
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| Motherboard
ASRock Z77 Extreme4
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$130
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Best motherboard for the money. Specifically got it for the 2 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, for dual graphics cards in the future.
| CPU
i5 3570k
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$220
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The Ivy Bridge equivalent of the much-loved i5 2500k. Very powerful; this baby should last me a few years.
| RAM
Crucial Ballistix 2x4GB 1600MHz
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$60
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Nice and speedy, CAS latency 8, and also looks very cool because it has glowing lights on the bottom as well as on the top. The top ones light up with activity, so I can watch the lights inside my case dance with activity as I play intense action scenes.
| Video Card
Gigabyte Radeon HD 7870
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$240
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A fantastic graphics card that even came with a free copy of Far Cry 3. It eats Far Cry 3 on Ultra for breakfast (and Skyrim is a joke). In the future, when I need to upgrade, I can just get a second one!
| Case
Rosewill Ranger
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$80
$40
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Good size, excellent aesthetics, very good cooling options, and I got it for a great price. This should last me a long time.
| Power Supply
Antec NEO ECO 620W
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$100
$35
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A high-quality $100 power supply. Managed to get it on sale for only $35. Enough wattage to run two graphics cards in CrossFireX/SLI, plus it's a name brand known for high-quality products.
| HDD
1x320GB, 1x160GB
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$0
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My old laptop conveniently bricked a few days before I ordered my computer, so I cannibalized its hard drive. It worked out surprisingly well, even though my old laptop is now a $600 paperweight. My mom's netbook also bit the dust, so I stole her hard drive.
| SSD
OCZ Vertex 3 120GB
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$150 $70
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I've heard that these are fast, and they weren't kidding. Blazing fast boot-up times, and apps load instantly. It's incredible. Morrowind has zero loading screens, I kid you not. Also, I got it for half price.
| DVD Drive
ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS
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$18
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A solid DVD drive. Looks good, works well, and only costs $18.
| Keyboard
El Cheapo from Goodwill
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$5
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I got a keyboard in near-perfect condition (and working perfectly) for only $5. If you ever need a used electronic, shop at Goodwill.
| WiFi
Rosewill RNX-N180PCe Wireless Adapter
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$20
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A high-quality wireless PCI-E adapter, so I can use the WiFi in my house.
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$838
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The same price as a decent gaming laptop that would only last a few years. Best part is, I can upgrade this like there's no tomorrow!
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