The Elder Scrolls 6can change up its formula by incorporating an idea based on whatAvowedis doing with its player characters. WithThe Elder Scrollsbeing the venerable RPG series that it is, it’s a little unusual to picture it following another game’s lead. However,Avowedhas an idea that could prove useful forThe Elder Scrolls 6to follow up on in its own way. The two games are bound to have a whole world of differences in many areas. Even with that in mind,The Elder Scrolls 6could learn fromAvowed.
Considering thatAvowedhas already been compared toSkyrim, it would be little surprise if it was eventually likened toThe Elder Scrolls 6as well. While there is still very little that is known aboutThe Elder Scrolls 6, it’s very likely that it will be fairly similar toSkyrimin more than a few ways. On the other hand,Avowed’s gameplay is largely public knowledge by now. Naturally, its first-person fantasy gameplay featuring spells and swords drew comparisons toSkyrim, with a few twists. OnceAvowedcomes out, players will find out how similar it truly is toSkyrim.
The Elder Scrolls 6 Might Benefit From a Look at Avowed’s Skill Trees
Avowed’s Skill System Is Essentially a Multiclass System
One interesting mechanic worth watching isAvowed’s new skill system. It has a set of skills separated into various classes, each focuses on a specific kind of gameplay. For example, Fighter skills are focused on making characters better at melee combat, Wizard skills improve spellcasting ability, and so on. It’s not a true class system, since players are free to mix-and-match skills as they please. However, it still gives clear archetypes that players can follow.Avowedplayers can go all in on one class, or diversify their character’s skills to give themselves more options. This approach should offer plenty of viable character builds.
The Elder Scrolls 6 Can Experiment With Starting Classes
The Elder Scrolls 6could offer its own take on the idea. Whencreating a character inThe Elder Scrolls 6, giving players the option to choose their class at the start could give them a few immediate bonuses. For example, Mages could get a larger starting mana pool, while thieves get a stealth bonus and a slight speed increase. However, after leveling up a couple of times, the game could open up to grant players access to skills based in other classes or disciplines. The result would be a character with a strong base, but the ability to have a flexible skillset.
Avowedplayers can go all in on one class, or diversify their character’s skills to give themselves more options.
The Elder Scrolls 6 Can Have the Series' Best Character Creator
This design would also be a good way to branch off from pastElder Scrollscharacter creation systems. Whilechoosing a race inSkyrimwas the only way to augment the Dragonborn’s skills before their first level-up, other features likeOblivion’s birthsigns have offered unique bonuses as well. EvenSkyrimitself had several skill trees to grab perks from. However, ifThe Elder Scrolls 6features classes with innate abilities combined with skill trees, it could have the best of both worlds. The combination could result in players having good reason to make a lot of different characters to experiment with.
Avowedhas some good ideas, andThe Elder Scrolls 6can have its own version of some of those concepts. Theeventual release ofThe Elder Scrolls 6is going to be an event no matter what. Not only will it finally continue the series afterSkyrimbecame a cultural phenomenon, but it will also show the series' next evolution. Of course, its protagonist will be a big part of that. There’s a chance thatAvowedcould be something of an inspiration forThe Elder Scrolls 6in that sense.
