Board Thread:Skyrim/@comment-11344160-20140117021335

I think it would be cool if Skyrim had an option to NOT be the Dragonborn when you start a new game. Don't get me wrong, I love the main story and the ability to shout is what seperates Skyrim from the four Elder Scrolls games before it. Still, I wish it was optional.

When turned off, the only thing that would be removed is the main storyline quest and the ability to shout. Dragons can still be there, but the player has to deal with them like every other non-Dragonborn in Skyrim. Word walls can still exists in dungeons, but they're just gibberish to the player - like all the other ancient, weird, Nordy stuff beyond comprehension.

Why would I want this? Because sometimes I want to play a character who isn't the destined Dragonborn fated to save Skyrim. Sometimes I just want to play an Argonian lowlife, or an Orcish Imperial soldier, or whatever other non legendary hero I can think up.

I realize I can ignore the main storyline, shouts, and whatnot, but sometimes you're forced to follow the main storyline, like during the Civil War quests.

Instead, just make it optional. 