Corpse Run 201: The watch
So Rich convinced me to play a stealth character in Skyrim and I haven’t looked back since. Outside of walking right under peoples noses, stealing stuff out of peoples hands, and even making tons of noise while going undetected (as in the above comic).
It’s… just so delicious.
I also decided to do a little something stupid:
While I highly doubt that I’ll be making any CR animation, down the road… who knows? If I have the time (and develop the skill) that maybe that’s something I’ll try to tackle.
After spending the last few months sporting a hairdo that would make me fit right in with cavemen, I decided to get a haircut. Now, the haircut really isn’t too important to the story, but it was the precursor to what would soon happen. I was super thirsty sitting in the chair, and the moment I was done I walked into a Duane Reade to buy a drink.
In the foyer, there was a huge mirror that spanned the entire wall and, just as I entered, there was a guy… using it. When you think about someone “using a mirror” in public you imagine people fixing their hair, touching up their makeup, in rare cases popping a zit, etc. This guy was doing none of those actions. This guy was using the mirror to, as accurately as possible, pick his nose.
I don’t judge people for doing that, by the way. You wanna pick your nose? Sweet! Pick away! Honestly it doesn’t bug me that much. However, I’d imagine that even the biggest nose picking aficionado would refrain from picking his nose up against a giant mirror in a crowded convenience store.
It just seems like something one would want to avoid.
Anyways, I went to the drink asile, spent way too much time picking out a 99 cent drink, stood in line for a small eternity, and as I was leaving
THE GUY WAS STILL THERE
So, for about ten to fifteen minutes this guy was, with honed precision and deadly accuracy, picking his nose in a super public place opposite a reflective surface so the whole store could see. At this point I guess just have to say that I was impressed with the guy; he really, REALLY likes to make sure he does a thorough job.
In a society where so much is done halfhearted, you’ve gotta respect that.
Gotta love the AI, eh? The stealth perk has a “Muffle” which decreases armor noise. don’t forget to invest on that.
Your anecdote reminds me of a some labeling theory that my sociology teacher said. “You can be the smartest kid in school in Kinder, but when you pick your nose, you’re socially labeled as a dummie, and you’re stuck on that leveling path which will be hard to get out of.”
Da fuq?
That is so true. I was in an ELP program in 1st grade and had tons of friends. But one day in about 3rd grade, I was caught doing that (which in my opinion is something many of us do, what’s different from picking your nose in the bathroom and washing your hands from using a tissue?) I was labeled as a social outcast and it took until high school to get myself out of that rut. It’s insane how social norms and stereotypes can destroy some people, even kids.
And I’ve always been a stealth character, dark elf with a bow can be dangerous! Lol
Si! I’m currently learning how awesome the stealth/bow combo can be.
I’m glad you were eventually able to kick the bad rap, by the way.
Yeah, it really feels like sneak is a bit overpowered… on the plus side, it’s awesomely hilarious to use.
In my opinion, by the way, kids should totally have free reign on nose picking, it’s a trial and error rite of passage.
another good idea for a sneaky character is to lvl up your Illusion to 50 and pick the quiet casting perk All spells cast from any school of magic are silent to others with it
I only ever play stealth characters. The only downside is if someone ever sees and attacks me, I go all spaz and start screaming. It’s a lovely sight, I’m sure. >.<
Keep up the sneakiness!
Spazz? SPAZZ?! You’re a stealthy ninja, keep your cool! On the other hand, I do freak out at times myself and run around, arms flailing when I get caught.
I too played a stealth character, for my main one at least. I also invested in archery and light armor, obviously. So basically, when I actually was found…I either had to run away like a wee lass, or get Lydia to distract them whilst I peppered them with arrows. And, at the risk of sounding disturbing, the throat-slitting stealth kills are the most satisfying part of stealth, in my opinion.
I haven’t tried knives yet, but if it’s as satisfying as you say, I think I’m gonna have to try it out soon =P
oh my god, the is like, totally awesome!!!
‘dawwwww thanks!
I went heavy on my first character and quickly became a wrecking ball of hilarity. Once I got the level 100 heavy armor perk, I’d walk into town, punch a guard or two, and then watch as my on-occasion reflect damage perk went to work.
The guards were killing me to their deaths.