Proper Werewolf Role Playing

[Pete]

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

• 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.

So, maybe you don’t want to be a werewolf? I don’t blame you. The only way to properly cure a vampire or werewolf is to kill it. The in-game cures are copouts.

 

[The_Deadliest_Troll]

I like this a lot. Definately going to try playing like this for my werewolf character.

 

[Sparkz]

Very intresting,Makes me want to create a character other than my necro and try this.Maby on my second playthrough though.Having to much fun with my necro at the moment to recreate.

 

[Waffle_Bombs]

Been thinking about creating a roleplaying character, this will definitely be used!

 

[Nakto Guvano]

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

• 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.

So, maybe you don’t want to be a werewolf? I don’t blame you. The only way to properly cure a vampire or werewolf is to kill it. The in-game cures are copouts.

Very good. But it is stated often that the Companions are those who have control over when they transform and what they do, so it seems to me wise to retain control around certain people, and not kill-everyone type mindset. Because the vanilla game gives you werwolf through the Companions, it is my choice to act controlled, and transform when planned, not random. But this is my choice, and that is yours, so I leave it to you to decide how you act.

 

[Pete]

Because the vanilla game gives you werwolf through the Companions, it is my choice to act controlled, and transform when planned, not random. But this is my choice, and that is yours, so I leave it to you to decide how you act.

Being an honorable member of the Circle is a totally fine way to go. When Kodlak Whitemane wanted out, and going through the Hircine's ring quest, I was left knowing it could also be replayed as a curse. One thing lead to another and thus the idea.

To maintain control over transformations could imply an act of will that delays the transformation, its up to the player, after all you don't want to break quests, etc...

I also think there's plenty of wiggle room in how players create their own version of beast mind.

I found that normal dice to help with the randomness. Use what ever rules that work that for you.

 

[XbSuper]

Only problem, is that you'd still be underpowered and easily killed at higher levels. I can't even kill a sabre cat without having to howl and chase them down. On pc with mods tho, this sounds like a lot of fun.

 

[Su8tle]

What about falling in love with an average looking bird who also loves a vampire but is happy to keep you dangling on a hook because she's a selfish bitch who wants everything?

 

[Nakto Guvano]

Very good. But it is stated often that the Companions are those who have control over when they transform and what they do, so it seems to me wise to retain control around certain people, and not kill-everyone type mindset. Because the vanilla game gives you werwolf through the Companions, it is my choice to act controlled, and transform when planned, not random. But this is my choice, and that is yours, so I leave it to you to decide how you act.

All depends on what you chose, just as I stated. It is all up to the PC how he plays his copy, and not how someone plays their copy. You responded how I thought you would, saying it was up to each person how they play, like I stated.

 

[Nakto Guvano]

What about falling in love with an average looking bird who also loves a vampire but is happy to keep you dangling on a hook because she's a selfish bitch who wants everything?

Who do you mean?

 

[Stone]

Fantastic job on this. One of my character's on PS3 is a werewolf. I never really thought about what I was doing, just ran around mashing R1 and L1. I may use this if I ever return to my PS3. (PC Skyrim owns it too much.)

 

[Pete]

Well, for those who can apply mods, there's a Curse of the Werewolf mod that can help with this roll play style. Nice part is you don't have to be a companion to be infected.

Curse of the Werewolf Mod at Skyrim Nexus - Skyrim Mods and community

 

[imaginepageant]

I really like this idea. I didn't care for being a werewolf at all, but I'll be adding this concept to my Skyrim To-Do list!

 

[butcherpete2277]

Khajiit don't like werewolves, they give us strange looks...

 

[Shaun92R]

Who do you mean?

Twilight

 

[TheDovakhiin]

Who do you mean?

He's referring to Twilight.

 

[TheDovakhiin]

Well, for those who can apply mods, there's a Curse of the Werewolf mod that can help with this roll play style. Nice part is you don't have to be a companion to be infected.

Curse of the Werewolf Mod at Skyrim Nexus - Skyrim Mods and community

how come there are no videos/showcase(s) for this mod on youtube? I'm a console user and really want to check it out.

 

[foREVerSHAD0WS]

If you could glitch to keep the Cursed Ring of Hircine, that would be perfect for this RP. I actually think I'm going to do this one myself. Also, a level 81 werewolf, is actually the opposite, and way OP. I've one shotted just about everything I've killed as a werewolf, and even plow through dragons without problems.

 

[berzum]

a cool mod would be that humans/ elvs turn into werewolves, but races like kahjiit turn into were cats or a werebear, and the argonians should turn into some sorta raptor like creature, just a though

 

[Clau]

Thanks for these pointers. I will try this when Dawnguard comes around for the PS3. I find those WW perk tree really interesting and they will definitely revitalize my WW playtime. Lately, my Werewolf form is somewhat buried behind all that sneaking and shooting.