Someone call Robin WIlliams.

...Did they accidentally hire someone from Acclaim's old marketing team?

Why couldn't they have let us know sooner?  Even if I impregnate a woman today, it's going to be born after that.

It's kinda unfair because the child must have already been conceived if you want a realistic chance at getting this. Also Dovahkiin is a pretty shitty name.

That's pretty awesome/funny, but I feel bad for the kid who gets named Dovahkiin.  Maybe as a middle name.

Well, that seems a bit irresponsible.

Oh, whaaat... that is really bizarre. I wonder what it would be like growing up knowing you were named Dovahkiin so your father/mother could get free games.

Damn, polygamists probably have a better shot at this...

At least it's a good story to tell you kid. Good luck getting your wife/girlfriend to agree to this though...also explaining the name to relatives could get awkward. 

His name could be dovey. That isn't bad.
 
/sarcasm

If I knew that I was named Dovahkiin because of a contest, I'd be unbelievably depressed.

That will be a great story for the kid to tell when he grows up.

Someone was already planning on doing that, I'd wager.

I don't think the name is that bad. Just call the kid Donovan and claim that someone fucked up the birth certificate.

"  Disclaimer: Any reward for completing this quest will not ultimately justify the potential teasing your child could — and probably will — endure over its lifespan. Bethesda Softworks is not responsible for your parenting. You may gain experience points for completing this quest, but you will not care at 3am on a work night. Completion of this quest may also result in decreased desire to play video games and/or function as a human being. Consult with your friends before embarking on this quest; while it may not start in prison, it probably ends there."

I wouldn't fuck with a kid named Dovahkiin.  That motherfucker's dragon-born!

Yep, it's totally worth ruining your child's life for 400$.

You probably could name the kid that, then leave it a couple weeks and have his/her named changed. 

" ...Did they accidentally hire someone from Acclaim's old marketing team? "

I already called my kid Akuma so I can't join in.

" @xobballox:  
 

"  Disclaimer: Any reward for completing this quest will not ultimately justify the potential teasing your child could — and probably will — endure over its lifespan. Bethesda Softworks is not responsible for your parenting. You may gain experience points for completing this quest, but you will not care at 3am on a work night. Completion of this quest may also result in decreased desire to play video games and/or function as a human being. Consult with your friends before embarking on this quest; while it may not start in prison, it probably ends there."

"

The child's happiness be damned! I want free Bethesda games!

Turok was funnier imo.

If you're going to do a disclaimer like that, then why even bother having the contest?
 
Oh right, to get news stories on sites reminding us Skyrim is coming out on 11.11.11. Ahhh, those clever marketing guys, they got us again.

That sounds like the worst thing ever.

I resent my parents for not having the balls to name me after a Star Trek character. I would totally do this. Except for the whole not having a girlfriend or wanting to have a kid at 21 thing. I am also not the biggest Bethesda fan.

hurry bang someone right now

Better than most names tossed out there today. Look at the school yards, it's not the kids with two mommies or two daddies being bullied, it's a flock of children born to parents who saw one of the Matrix films, Star Wars prequels or the Lord of The Rings trilogy. Even the welfare kids with broken shoes and worn out shirts join in.

" Why couldn't they have let us know sooner?  Even if I impregnate a woman today, it's going to be born after that. "

Hide your women!

I feel like you have a better chance at this than having their game actually come out on the 11/11/11.

" @MattyFTM said:

" Why couldn't they have let us know sooner?  Even if I impregnate a woman today, it's going to be born after that. "

I feel like this was a deliberate and wise way to go about this. "

" Why couldn't they have let us know sooner?  Even if I impregnate a woman today, it's going to be born after that. "

I kinda like the name tbh...

" @MattyFTM said:

" Why couldn't they have let us know sooner?  Even if I impregnate a woman today, it's going to be born after that. "

Wikipedia says human pregnancy is 37-42 weeks, so you're still good. However, that's still a big range, so I suggest you impregnate a LOT of women to increase your chances. Telling them your plan might not be a good idea, though. "

confirmed: bethesda - aggressively pro-life.

It's on. My fiancée wants a 3rd child. So, I'm doing this.

WHO HERE IS READY FOR THE CHALLENGE?

 Dovahkiin Johansson...yeah with the right mix of genes and a little luck a person could find success even with the name. 

" I don't think the name is that bad. Just call the kid Donovan and claim that someone fucked up the birth certificate. "

The reward is awesome but the concept is fucking awful.

Why the fuck would anyone do that?

In some alternate universe, an eight year old named Turok is getting a baby brother named Dovahkiin.

I hope someone claims this. 

Wish I'd known about this sooner.

For every Bethesda game ever? No fucking way. I'd give it some thought if it were Nintendo or even EA, though.