Board Thread:Skyrim/@comment-110.168.240.168-20140424104245/@comment-26249147-20160331040824

Supahbadmarine wrote: Ylva Moonfang wrote: Ifnsman wrote: Ken0609 wrote: Im an argonian so i 50% regret killing any dragon 50% dont regret it That Race has no relation to Dragons. I think they mean that he regrets killing them because of the fact they are both reptilian-like creatures. I mean, maybe someone regrets killing sabers while playing as a Khajiit. They both are unrelated but they are both feline-like creatures. I see from their standpoint why they would regret killing these creatures as these races, from a roleplay standpoint. Whether they are related or not (which they are not obviously). That's like saying you would feel bad about killing primates just because you're a human. Humans don't even have a problem killing other humans.

With regards to the "Paarthurnax had no choice but to side with Alduin" argument, we can't possibly know that. He may have genuinely been a cruel tyrant before having a change of heart. In fact I think it's likely. Take a look at what his name actually meens. Paar means Ambition in the Dragon Language. Thur means Overlord. Nax means Cruelty. His name could literaly be translated as "Cruel, Ambitious Overlord". If that name is true it may be that Paarthurnax didn't side with the Humans out of a desire to help them, or in obedience to Kyne, but rather to get Alduin out of the way to establish his own dominion. MInd you this is just speculation.

I'm speculating why someone would regret that. And yes, I would regret killing a chimpanzee if you must know. Technically, I'd regret killing anything but a chimp moreso than an owl. And I feel bad if I accidentally kill a human NPC that isn't a bandit or assassin. The only reason I joined up with the DB was to get Shadowmere, but now that I am on PC, I can just spawn her without having to do that questline. This is with my Imperial Dragonborn, who is supposed to be good, not bad. It's purely roleplay. It might not make a lot of sense to you or anyone else, but that's why I understand the reasoning that Argonian player somewhat regrets killing dragons. Hell, even my Imperial lady would regret killing a dragon that wasn't attacking anyone at that moment.

And while you might be right on Paarthanax with that speculation, there is a possibility that he may have changed after all these years. Like I said earlier, my Imperial would leave him alone. And if he decided to attack humans, she would put him down without hesitation. Again, that is purely roleplay, as it never happens in game.