Ruh roh…the latest patch for Bethesda’s epic RPG, Skyrim has already started causing problems among users. Perhaps most concerning: all magick resistances are invalid – meaning mages will have a lot more difficulty as they progress through the game.
Users have also experienced frame drop in some instances, as well. Bethesda is aware of the problem and is already working on another patch.
Skyrim‘s 1.2 patch had worked to solve a number of issues, but as it is with programming, fresh bugs will inevitably find their way into even a patched game. In a huge title like Skyrim, it’s almost to be expected. However, an error of this level is pretty egregious and is already rendering many mage players incapable of progressing. Strategies that had once worked before are now useless.
Obviously, fans of the game are definitely expressing their outcry on the Bethesda forums. When it’s said that the magick resistances are gone, they really are. For example, Flame Atronachs can now be killed by their own spells. Obviously not a good thing. In addition, poison resistance/immunity is also history, so the perks of being either a vampire or a werewolf are not viable any longer. Forum users have also reported that performing a system clear will not fix the errors either.
Whether or not a mage playstyle was chosen or a warrior-type, resistances are a major component to staying alive in Skyrim encounters. All of a player’s potions, of various resist, are for the time being just taking up inventory space.
At this point, the only way to avoid these errors is to simply not install the patch.
It’s easy to direct all the ire toward Bethesda right now, who, by all means, should have ensured the update wouldn’t have caused these kinds other problems. That said, remember that it takes a lot of work to ensure that a game as large as Skyrim runs as smoothly as possible – not an excuse, but it’s a reason for why something like this may have happened.
Should you have avoided updating Skyrim or are buying the game after reading this, read our review and check out a few tips that will help you on the start of your adventure.
Skyrim is available now for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC.
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Source: Bethesda Forums
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This is interesting. I experienced the bug that affected saving the game before this patch, but I have absolutely no problems as it stands now. I’m using a High Elf and was poisoned. Potion cured me. I didn’t even know this was happening. Hopefully the next patch will hit quickly for those who are feeling the hit.
Cure poison and resist poison are different, curing it is done after you get poisoned, resistance prevents you from being poisoned in the first place.
Did they recall the patch on ps3? I have a friend that plays, and hasnt updated, i have… Idc really bcuse it works both ways, id rather kill people quicker b4 i take much damage. At least it dosnt affect regular armor…
o.O Well now! resistances?! WHAT THE HELL ARE THOSE? Just be stealthy and kill from afar with the almighty bow and arrow. Now you too can battle pesky dragons with ease. Hide behind that rock in front of you and that magical barrier stone keeps evil out. Possible side effects include death, flaming pants, and chills. Ranged attacking is not for everyone, only those who know that avoiding being hit is more intelligent than taking the hit should use this.
On a slightly more serious note, I have several games I can play to pass time. Somehow I just don’t want to play Skyrim right now, may be because I cant change how my character looks after progressing through the game or every frickin race looks like a grandma with all their wrinkles that just dont go away no matter how you edit the face. DAMN YOU XBOX! GIVE ME MY CREATIVITY THAT PC HAS!
To be honest, it doesn’t really bother me. I used to live in an area without broadband so I played through Oblivion, Fallout3, and Fallout NV without a single patch or update. I haven’t really noticed anything world ending in the way of glitches in Skyrim, but personally I do feel that given the time they’ve put into this game’s development (hell, I fully paid for it on pre-order at Gamestop like 4-5 months ago) I would expect a little more quality from the product. Still a great game though and as far as playing anything else…? Well, I guess I can finally play Batman:AC without having to worry about losing my saves after its last update. Yay updates.
This patch comes out and its literally the first time i’ve had problems with dragons not attacking. I’m sick of fighting dragons that don’t move or fly backwards and upside-down. Keeps lagging like crazy too.
Everyone seems to have a different set of bugs and glitches … kinda weird O.o