Board Thread:Lore Discussion/@comment-24627553-20140316230248/@comment-9212235-20151031230419

Draevan13 wrote: Sothas wrote:

As true as this is, MK is still involved in writing for game. His influence had a major impact on the story and setting of both Oblivion and Skyrim. In Oblivion he wrote Mankar's character and his writings. He wrote Knights of the Nine. In Skyrim, the White-Gold Concordat was his idea. He also helped brainstorm much of the Thalmor and he potentially had input in other areas. There are also other writers that love the weird at Bethesda. For example, space ships and Dreamsleeve internet were actually not his idea. Just because he's not on the payroll does not mean he's gone. He works as a contractor. He is still involved, but significantly less than when he actually was employed at Bethesda. Oblivion and Skyrim have distinct differences from MK's work in Morrowind, for example. Compared to what he used to do, his additions are bits and pieces. True enough. IMO the dumbing down has only lessened the epicness. For example, the original idea of Nordic religion in Skyrim was going to be the ancient totemic version of it. They opted to use the familiar Cyrodiilic relgion since Oblivion was a recognized title. The simplification has only hurt the flavor. :(