How The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Could Be Better
Race Menu You are presented with racial descriptions to help you choose your race/character. However, the descriptions aren't as good as they could be in that endeavor. To learn what skills races are good at, players have to go on the internet to find out, or play part of the intro before they can view the skill tree. The description for Bretons doesn't mention that they are particularly skilled in conjuration and more so than other races. The in-game description mentioned that kind of thing in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. In this game, Bretons also start with a +5 bonus to alchemy, alteration, illusion, restoration and speech. None of that is shown in the description. Mention of their speech skill could've been interesting and realistic because Bretons have a reputation for politics, beyond what you see in other places. (it's mentioned in-game) The description could say that Bretons are somewhat gifted as alchemists (they all start with a +5 bonus to that skill) an...