User blog comment:The Milkman/Phantasy Philosophy: Elder Scrolls/@comment-3001613-20120918070722

A very interesting article, though I do have a few gripes.

I think it's odd (or maybe not) that you seem to crticize the landscapes in Cyrodil and Skyrim for not being "fantastical" enough, being too close to "what were used to" and then praise the Dragon Age series (which I also like) of being interesting because of elements that relate to our world.

Perhaps you want a more alien setting but with familiar themes?

It all depends on what you want to see in the fantasy I guess. Based on your love of the summerset isles I imagine you crave more alice in wonderland sort of geography.

The thing is though that is very interesting I believe if you put that in all the time it would soon become uninteresting. Though I do like you idea of a more tropical locale.

The Problem i'd have with Elweyr though is that it'd be swarming with Khajiit, and personally I don't care to play as Khajiit or Argonians (though i have nothing against them being in the game).

When you speak of the good and evil dichotomy, this is true but it is a high fantasy setting where thats what tends to play. The Grey and grey or Grey and Black morality themed fantasies seems to be growing in popularity, which is fine, but this just goes back to my observations of people who claim to want something differant. I mean if we can't play as upstanding Paragons in a fantasy setting then when the hell are we going to.

I'm not saying make it mandatory, but make it an option to (if your good at the game) strive to be a Paragon of Hero's and Champion of the Gods.

But I agree you can Properly Mix Low and High fantasy and get something fresh.