Poll: Skyrim- Did you kill Paarthurnax?

[Headdrivehardscrew]

No way, never.

I did enjoy siding with the Blades for a bit, but Paarthurnax and that other dragon you make friends with are way higher on the scale of ultimate cool friends than the Blades.

Additionally, I don't like the "go kill that unique, interesting and helpful Elder Dragon, or I won't speak to you no more" approach. It would also feel like betraying the Greybeards, which would make me some ungrateful, backstabbing commie tool, really. Can't have that, now, can we.

When I first bumped into this "surprise", I felt bad about having brought them recruits, and I still feel like maybe the Blades aren't that useful in my very own Skyrim universe after all. I'll go check if they can be killed. If not, I'll check what happens if I instakill them over the console. With such a crap attitude, they better be mortal.

Oh - Yes, even after two complete playthroughs, my list of in-game assholes still grows. Fascinating.

 

[Headdrivehardscrew]

I couldn't bring myself to do it.

Paarthurnax is one of the most awesome characters in GAMING and when the Blades ***** told me to do that, I turned off her invulnerability and slit her throat.

Even with I lust for seeing all of a games content, I just can't do it.

Ah, so they're invulnerable. Thanks for the hint, I'll follow your example and drop Delphine's body on top of the reeking pile of Dark Brotherhood meat salad.

Hmm... Ever tried hacking her into a follower and then sacrificing her to some random Daedra? That would probably amuse me quite a bit.

 

[DarkhoIlow]

I didn't kill him,couldn't bring myself to do it after I heard his speech(the vid from a few posts above).He did helped me to defeat you know who so there's that(didn't want to shove in any spoilers).

I pretty much decided not to kill him from the get go,but I wanted to see more of the lore behind it so I saved my game and choose that option to listen to the dialogue.

 

[CatsAttackAgain]

I don't see why anyone would want to. There's plenty of missions in the game without killing Puff the Magic Dragon's cooler brother.

 

[evilneko]

Honestly, I must say I would have preferred if the topic was called "Did you kill...?" instead. I know its been 2 months, and that the main story was really part of the main point of the game (sort of odd now that I say it...), but I haven't played the main quest that far, and I only knew of Paarthurnax's existence and what he was, based on some random facts I fell upon on the internet. I personally wouldn't have wanted to know that that choice came up just yet, but gah, my fault for waiting so long. I likely would have looked at the forum anyways upon looking at the suggested title..

OT: With that said, no answer; I haven't even met him. I doubt I would, my Khajiit Listener Assassin doesn't take sides except for the Mother's.

The title's not really a spoiler at all though, considering the nature of the game. To someone who hasn't played Skyrim or progressed very far, the name "Paarthurnax" is meaningless, and the presence of an option to kill or spare him is... not a surprise.

 

[evilneko]

it might be a good idea to NOT put something with a spoiler as your title...

The title itself is not a spoiler.

 

[scorptatious]

As awesome as I thought he was, I ended up killing him. Regrettably. I did warn him ahead of time though.

The reason being that Delphine threatened that the Blades won't help me anymore if I didn't. At that point in the game, they were pretty much my only allies whom I can trust. Odd thing is though, after I killed him and told Delphine, I never saw her or that other guy ever again. I thought she would be accompanying me to help defeat Alduin or something.

Plus seeing as how he betrayed Alduin. I wouldn't be surprised if he did the same to me. Although I probably would have killed him if that were to happen.

 

[Sean Steele]

Whose Paarthunax? Delphine you mean that innkeeper from that town? Blades why would I take orders from a knife?

*Goes back to randomly pickpocketing people in Solitude... of which he is the Thane, the Thief Thane of Solitude.*

OH! You guys are talking about that shouty bit wtih the dragons? Nah I am here for one thing and one thing only, vengance. You see, the only reason I came to Skyrim was...

Someone stole my sweetrole.

 

[OldNewNewOld]

I didn't kill him.
He's one of the few character in the game that I actually remembered after turning the game off.
And I don't even know the name of the main dragon boss. 'Nuff said about how big his impact on the game is.

Even tho I'm a thief, I have my honor to keep. The graybeard helped me, he helped my. There is no way I would ever betray them fora blond ***** (who I "killed" when I had less than 5 level and then reloaded)

And at the people crying spoiler.
For fucks shake, the game is out for 2 months. That's enough time for most people who plan to play the game, to come to that point.
You people are worse than SOPA.

 

[Thyunda]

Given that it took one double-power-attack with dual Daedric swords to kill him, I'd say he's equal to anything from a regular dragon to a frost dragon. That double power attack is ridiculously overpowered.

Well, I guess it's time for me to work up my Crafting a little bit more since I never craft much. I basically use Mehrunes' Razor as my mainstay of the moment. It's cool looking and while it doesn't do much damage I'm trying to increase my sneaking ability so it's nice to have a sweet looking dagger to clear out bandit camps.

Mehrunes' Razor has the ability to instantly kill bad guys, right? I have the dagger...but it's in a display case at Vlindrel Hall. Dawnbreaker and the Blades of the Holds adorn the weapon racks there, and Ulfric's War Axe and the Mace of Molag Bal feature in Breezehome.
I just collect weapons. I stole Ulfric's axe just to prove I could. A bored Dovahkiin is a dangerous Dovahkiin.

But seriously - Legendary dragonscale armour and legendary Daedric swords trump anything anybody else can throw at you. Apart from those blasted mages.

 

[Daniel Weisman]

No, however I am weary of the dragons Paarth is taking in; as he said dragons are natural conquerors.

 

[theultimateend]

I didn't kill Paarthunax, but empirically speaking, the blades are right.

You, the dovahkiin, won't live forever .. but without you around, dragons will.
(unless you've pwned Alduin .. but unless you do things out of order, you don't even know at that time if it's possible .. unless you're 4th wall breakin' and sayin' it's a video game therefore you're going to win)

Uh...

What's to say you won't live forever?

You defeated Alduin, you going to let a little something like time and decay get between you and ever living power?

I told the Blades to go choke on one and stuck with Parthanaax.

He had ample oppurtunity to bite me in the spine when I walked away, not once did he do so.

True friends don't bite your spine.

yeah sorry about the spoiler title
give me a break its my first thread

Pfft, don't listen to them--the title itself is not a spoiler. Some people just like to complain.

Welcome to the Escapist. Careful, it's a minefield.

Yeah...basically all your title says is "Paarthurnax is not set Essential."

Paarthunax was probably the only genuinely interesting/likeable character in the entire game. Of course I didn't kill him, the Blades were annoying and the sidequests you get from them are just "Go kill dragon with a few companions" radiant missions anyways.

He's SO cute...I wanted to hug the crap out of him after I met him. He taught me a bit about racism, because I tried to kill him before the first chat dialogue with him happened.

 

[theultimateend]

it might be a good idea to NOT put something with a spoiler as your title...

The title itself is not a spoiler.

yes it is, the player doesn't even know who paarthurnax is until later on and then isn't told they can kill them until 20-30 hours into the game (guesstimate). Thus, spoiler.

Again, all the title tells you is that the character is non-essential.

Asking if you killed any named villager is not much different.

(I will admit it might have upset me a bit if I hadn't put 100-200 hours into the game).

 

[TheRundownRabbit]

No, Paarthurnax is awesome.
A. He's friendly
B. He's understanding
C. He's a mentor figure to me
D. He's has been more helpful than any other character
E. Yes, Delphine is a ***** and f**k the Blades.

 

[evilneko]

it might be a good idea to NOT put something with a spoiler as your title...

The title itself is not a spoiler.

yes it is, the player doesn't even know who paarthurnax is until later on and then isn't told they can kill them until 20-30 hours into the game (guesstimate). Thus, spoiler.

Again, all the title tells you is that the character is non-essential.

Asking if you killed any named villager is not much different.

(I will admit it might have upset me a bit if I hadn't put 100-200 hours into the game).

It doesn't even tell you that much, actually. Characters can start off essential and then lose the flag later.

The title really doesn't spoil anything at all. It's comparable to asking if someone dated Emi or not.

I'll say again, the discussion within is a different matter. There be spoilers there. Title? Not so much.

 

[Nomanslander]

they would--or at least should--have the sense not to click on a thread talking about something they don't know yet.

Look at the title of the thread, I don't even need to click on the thread, the spoiler is right there in plane sight for anyone combing through GD forums to see.

Spoiler for Star Wars and Unusual Suspects (like anyone doesn't already know these...lol)


It's like if I was to name a thread "Vader is Luke's father," or "Kevin Spacey is Kasier Soze" it's all there in print.

it might be a good idea to NOT put something with a spoiler as your title...

The title itself is not a spoiler.

Yes! It is! I think the person that was just spoiled of this knowledge should decide...>>

 

[kouriichi]

Raj did not. Paarth is cool guy. Pays tab at bar for Raj. Gives good place to hide when Wife Mjoll is angry. She to lazy to go to Throat of World.

Besides, couldnt kill him if wanted to. Hard to stab back when cant reach it. Not that Raj stabs people in back. Just mean couldnt if wanted to.

Probably has nothing good anyway. Felt bad stealing his Pickaxe. Is really nice pickaxe. Guess you could say Raj really digs it! He he he! Is Khajiit humor. Probably wouldnt get it. Guy usually runs in and says "YAAAAR" right after.

Raj off topic again. Paarth is nice man. Helped take down other dragon. Like when guy helps you pick up chick at bar by going out with fat chick. Not that Raj picks up women in bar! Wife Mjoll would kill him if she knew where all money came from. Not that demand pay for services.

... Raj be quiet now before guards show up.

 

[evilneko]

they would--or at least should--have the sense not to click on a thread talking about something they don't know yet.

Look at the title of the thread, I don't even need to click on the thread, the spoiler is right there in plane sight for anyone combing through GD forums to see.

Spoiler for Star Wars and Unusual Suspects (like anyone doesn't already know these...lol)


It's like if I was to name a thread "Vader is Luke's father," or "Kevin Spacey is Kasier Soze" it's all there in print.

it might be a good idea to NOT put something with a spoiler as your title...

The title itself is not a spoiler.

Yes! It is! I think the person that was just spoiled of this knowledge should decide...>>

It's not even close to that.

It's more like "Vader has a Star Destroyer."

The title of the thread tells you two things: there's a character named Paarthurnax, and you have the option to kill him.

Well shit, son! There's a character you can kill! Stop the fuckin' presses!