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Mayanpup
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Why are there so many left handed actions in the game? Talk to NPC's and when they hand you something it is always with the left hand. Does it have something to do with mirror image?

It does not affect gameplay but I have seen it in other games.
  • Zaindari
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    This is because left handed people are simply better and will eventually rule the world. ESO is just planning for the future so the next generation wont be asking why they are using their right hands so much.
  • Mayanpup
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    Zaindari wrote: »
    This is because left handed people are simply better and will eventually rule the world. ESO is just planning for the future so the next generation wont be asking why they are using their right hands so much.

    I suspected this but am glad for verification :D
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    Zaindari wrote: »
    This is because left handed people are simply better and will eventually rule the world. ESO is just planning for the future so the next generation wont be asking why they are using their right hands so much.

    Right.
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  • Ekadzati
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    Realistically, I suspect an animation designer, rigger, or related decided it was time that Nirn embraced our off-handed brothers and sisters. (Born lefty, "made" to be righty by backwards culture and schools of my time, well qualified to be a doctor as a result!)
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  • Merlin13KAGL
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    lordrichter wrote: »
    Zaindari wrote: »
    This is because left handed people are simply better and will eventually rule the world. ESO is just planning for the future so the next generation wont be asking why they are using their right hands so much.

    Right.
    @lordrichter , I see what you did there... ;)

    Edited by Merlin13KAGL on August 21, 2017 10:35AM
    Just because you don't like the way something is doesn't necessarily make it wrong...

    Earn it.

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  • Koensol
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    It is a silent hint towards adding the Lefthanded elves to the game.
  • Partomax
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    When you hand someone something with your right hand while they stand directly in front of you facing you the hand they have closer to whatever you are giving them would be their left hand meaning it would just be easier to reach it with that hand.
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  • Denyiir
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    Fun fact: left handed people have no soul.
  • NewBlacksmurf
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    Long ago a very short remark occurred on ESO Live to another question. In that, it was said something to the effect of the artist and animation/actors tend to influence it.

    Its not done on purpose its just a result of cause and effect of what's available in the game and what one artist or animator designs. One could assume those folks may default to one side over the other as a force of habit.
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  • HatchetHaro
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    Not graphic designers. Graphic designers make logos and icons and stuff.

    The word you're looking for is "animators". They are the ones responsible for animations.
    Edited by HatchetHaro on September 7, 2017 6:53PM
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    Zaindari wrote: »
    This is because left handed people are simply better and will eventually rule the world. ESO is just planning for the future so the next generation wont be asking why they are using their right hands so much.

    I on a few occasions have suggested left handed is the next great step along the evolution path. That suggestion usually doesn't get met with much love.
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  • NordSwordnBoard
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    Your monster shoulder is worn like a lefty, but your sword n shield is held right handed.
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  • SirAndy
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    NordSwordnBoard wrote: »
    Your monster shoulder is worn like a lefty, but your sword n shield is held right handed.
    The shield is always held with your left to protect your heart.
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  • Danikat
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    I can think of a few possibilities:

    1) They build models and animations and then mirror-image them to create easy duplicates.
    2) Sometimes it's easier to animate it that way - maybe the persons clothing or equipment would clip, or the action would be off-screen if they used their right hand.
    3) They did motion capture and one of the actors was left-handed.
    4) They actually thought about it and made a realistic proportion of NPCs left-handed.

    I'm thinking 4 is pretty unlikely, but it's nice to imagine.
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    KennyFknPowers wrote: »
    Fun fact: left handed people have no soul.

    Them and Gingers...
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