Pete
Well-Known Member
Many people try the werewolf option and dismiss it as underpowered, or not very rewarding. Personally, I believe this is because they play the wolf as yet another form for attack. I myself first started out using the wolf this way. One might use the form like a potion to be tried out now and then. There are mods that make the wolf form more powerful, but I think the real effects of lycanthropy require some simple roll playing. Wolf form being weaker in some ways and stronger in others lends to experiencing the game play as a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hide effect.
The game doesn’t force the conditions effects on the player as it does with vampires. So consider ‘properly roll playing’ an infected character. Werewolf lore contains quite a bit of nasty stories. So playing one in Skyrim works - since the game excels at darker play. I’ve given this a lot of thought. Here are some things for you to consider. Much of the behavior is hinted at or commented on in the game. Try it out and let me know what you think.
Roll Playing the Werewolf
The game doesn’t force the conditions effects on the player as it does with vampires. So consider ‘properly roll playing’ an infected character. Werewolf lore contains quite a bit of nasty stories. So playing one in Skyrim works - since the game excels at darker play. I’ve given this a lot of thought. Here are some things for you to consider. Much of the behavior is hinted at or commented on in the game. Try it out and let me know what you think.
Roll Playing the Werewolf
- Beast Mind. When transformed blood lust fills your mind. No logical, human thinking. Instead it is one of either Hunt or Howl.
- Hunt. This is where your goal is to feed. Chase down pray. Attack, feed, flee done. Attack storm cloak and imperial camps too. Attack both sides of the civil war – regardless of the side you choose.
- Howl. Become a terror of the night. Do this near places where pray is present. The goal is to scare rather than feed. Claim your territory.
- Moon Hysteria. This occurs at night under a full moon – monthly. This is where you must transform and hunt. The transformation is forced.
- Nocturnal Transformations. These occur randomly once a week or so. This will give you the feeling you don’t control your affliction. Transform after sleeping for just a few hours. Minimize planned transformations. As you level up, consider transforming more often; or under other circumstances.
- Betrayal. Beast mind may cause attacks on those the player loves. Werewolf nature is feral. Attack your follower. Hunt people you find attractive. Suffer the emotional pain.
- Denial. In human form be a good/normal character. Work on your quests. Help people out. You don’t understand why people hate you, pay off bounties promptly. You’re just misunderstood!
- Madness. Werewolves slowly lose their human nature over time. Beast mind causes nightmares. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hide are slowly becoming one. You realize what you have become. When the time is right and you’re done playing your character. Transform during the day – a rare controlled transformation – Hunt and be overwhelmed. Peace comes as you are welcomed to Hircine’s hunting grounds.