User blog comment:Pokweeismypsn/Skyrim: 20 Things It's Missing/@comment-4159330-20110711015332/@comment-4126182-20110714185406

I agree entirely on many of your points. Hardcore mode would without question improve and liven the game experience - it certainly did in FNV. It provides a more accurate dose of "realism" within the context of what the game is, and for serious players like me who want the challenge, it is very rewarding. I also think the list should go beyond just "spears", and mention "any ranged weapons other than bows" as another topic apparently (and sadly) being excluded from the game. There were SEVERAL types of archaic ranged weapons that existed in the medieval / ancient world, and allowing only bows is, quite frankly, incredibly lame and stupid. Spears are an OBVIOUS choice that should be included, but also how about throwing axes for barbarian / fighter types, and throwing knives (faster throwing speed but less damage) for stealth-based characters??? People have been moaning and bitching about this since shortly just after Oblivion launched. The fact that they STILL aren't listening to the fans and changing this is almost a deal-breaker for me. C'mon Bethesda - get your heads outta your asses. . . ..