What TES 6 Can Learn From Game Of Thrones That Skyrim Didn't
Skyrimis a game that presents players with a stunning and lore-rich world to explore, but there are many ways in which its sequel The Elder Scrolls 6 can improve upon its foundation, and one way it could improve is by taking a few notes from Game of Thrones. Specifically, TES 6 could take an extra step with regards to how it implements politics and relationships between different factions of its world. Rumors have suggested that Skyrim's sequel will have a complex political system, and there are several ways that this alleged system could benefit from following George R.R. Martin's epic fantasy-in-progress.
There were the beginnings of a more interesting political structure in Skyrim. Fans of the 2011 game may remember the fraught relationship between the Imperial Legion and the rebellious Stormcloak faction, which the player could choose to get involved with, ultimately deciding the outcome of the war between these two groups. This civil war, commonly referred to as the Stormcloak Rebellion, has deep roots in Skyrim lore and involves complex factors like religion, betrayal, and racial identity.
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Although this long-running Skyrim conflict is certainly intriguing, the player's in-game involvement is surprisingly barebones. Ultimately, the role of the protagonist in the Stormcloak Rebellion comes down to a few conversations and battles. This conflict, and social or political strife in general, could have been made more interesting by incorporating choices like marrying the wrong Skyrim character, having relationships outside of key events, and making more subtle dialog selections. Luckily, The Elder Scrolls 6 can add more depth to its politics, and learning from Game of
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