The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimseems to have transcended the status of being a mere video game, and has become something that exists as part of modern pop culture in general. Fromthe “arrow to the knee” meme, to the smorgasbord of mods and custom add-ons, to fans showcasing all the different glitches that are rife throughout, playing the epic RPG goes beyond simply fighting dragons and finishing quests. Speaking of glitches, while there are some which are game-breaking and a cause for frustration, there are many examples of ones that are actually quite funny, including this one.
Uploading a brief clip to theSkyrimsubreddit recently, user ArmandTheDon has captured the moment when a simple conversation with a trader in Riften becomes interrupted by a passing guard. Only the guard isn’t walking back and forth at a steady pace, nor are they disrupting the transaction in any physical way. Instead, they can be seen in the background, gliding along as though the floor is a smooth sheet of ice, or traders in the world of Tamriel have started selling rollerblades. In any case, it’s an amusing moment.
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Skyrim’s guards are quite serious NPCs, known for being the keepers of peace, as well as the aforementioned arrow meme, but to see one gliding back and forth like they’re Michelle Kwan is just one of almost endless ways that Bethesda’s decade-old entry in theElder Scrollsseries becomes unintentionally funny. To punctuate what’s going on, the player then moves away from the trade stall to get a better look at what’s happening. At this moment, the guard can be seen gliding over to a bench and sitting down on it in a smooth, almost unnatural, way before getting back up and sliding off once more.
Skyrimabsolutely has some crazy bugs and glitches, the majority of which seem more entertaining than harmful. It’s possible that the studio has simply neglected to patch many of these out over the years. It could also be that these have been left in on purpose as a way to make players laugh. Most likely not, however.
With it also beinga game that improves mindfulness in players, some of the more perilous aspects ofSkyrimbecome detracted slightly, especially when these bugs are spotted. It is a bit bad on the developer’s part that these issues still persist after more than ten years, but seeing one out in the wild, or on Reddit posts, has pretty much become its own thing, with some fans probably intentionally seeking glitches to show to others.
The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim Anniversary Editionis available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
