The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - Gen. Discussion & Info

[Pure Apathy]

Got it earlier, played through the tutorial and I am still sporting an erection. I have to go to work here in a few and it won't go down... What should I do? Just use the "Oh I don't have an erection, it must be an optical illusion" line?

In all seriousness though, this game is awesome and I can't wait to get home tonight so I can play more. Lucky for me, I have the next two days off. :)

[asianxcore]

this game is a whole lot of fun so far.

I just finished the tutorial part of it and on my way to my first real quest. I'm at such a low level though, got killed by a bandit that I ran into on the way

[Staind204]

I did the first "quest" and Im still at level one. Is leveling up suppose to take this long? I'm thinking maybe I should just run around and kill random crabs for a while... I dunno.

[Chacrana]

I just.. can't stop playing.. it's.. so.. amazing.. was supposed to be at the girlfriend's house like an hour ago.. but.. Oblivion.. and she said I could bring the 360 and play it there.. but i don't want to move..


Did you get a chance to paralyze somebody and make them fall down the stairs? Or set a dog on fire?

[Brak]

I did the first "quest" and Im still at level one. Is leveling up suppose to take this long? I'm thinking maybe I should just run around and kill random crabs for a while... I dunno.

You level up by actively toiling away at your skills -- hitting stuff, running, jumping, etc.

Naturally, you wouldn't level up merely by talking to some guy behind a desk (the first quest).

[Staind204]

You level up by actively toiling away at your skills -- hitting stuff, running, jumping, etc.

Naturally, you wouldn't level up merely by talking to some guy behind a desk (the first quest).


True but I did kill quite a few crabs and 2 people on the way there. Also you kill things during the tutorial also. Is it best to stick with one weapon for a while or does it matter if you switch? What I'm asking is do weapons themselves level up (meaning you should stick with one) or just you? I'm sure I'd find out by playing but right now I'm trying to get this essay done but I find myself browsing the forums more than working on my paper :-(.

[Brak]

True but I did kill quite a few crabs and 2 people on the way there. Also you kill things during the tutorial also. Is it best to stick with one weapon for a while or does it matter if you switch? What I'm asking is do weapons themselves level up (meaning you should stick with one) or just you? I'm sure I'd find out by playing but right now I'm trying to get this essay done but I find myself browsing the forums more than working on my paper :-(.

Stick with whatever weapon is ideal for your class. I do well with short weapons, so I've been using those. Just look at your character's stats to see what weapon type suits you. This will also help you level up quicker.

By the way, I raided 2 or 3 forts and a couple of caves before I leveled up to 2. I lost count of how many people, orcs, ghosts, skeletons and other creatures I killed just to get to level 2.

[KaneRobot]

Installing Morrowind now to give it a shot. By the time I'm done, Oblivion will be like 20 bucks!

[cleaver]

Cleaver, I just noticed the quote about Chuck Norris in your sig. That my man is pretty dam funny.
Thanks, I'm thinking about changing it to Vic Mackey, because we are all fucked if he ever gets his hands on the one ring.

[Maynard]

I'm really sorta pissed about the soft shadows not being on, I wish they would have left the option to turn it on the PC one. Grrrrrr, some of us have extremely high end PC's and can run this game.

[Technique]

I'm really sorta pissed about the soft shadows not being on, I wish they would have left the option to turn it on the PC one. Grrrrrr, some of us have extremely high end PC's and can run this game.

they said that even the high end pcs couldn't run it with the soft shadows.

Anyways, my local ebgames that I had my preorder with left a message saying that UPS made a shipping error and I wouldn't be getting the game until tomorrow. Pft, yeah right, like I'm going to wait.. So I just went on over to Best Buy and picked up the CE edition for about $68 after tax and 10% coupon. Everyone was crowded around the Oblivion game holder. I'm about to put it in now! HERE WE GO!

[seanr1221]

Sounds like a really dumb question, but if I'm good with daggers and swords, does that include longsword?

[Technique]

Sounds like a really dumb question, but if I'm good with daggers and swords, does that include longsword?

I think its all just classified as Blade. So, the answer is yes, I think..

[2Fast]

Man, this game is addictive.

[Brak]

I need some smoother light armor...

[rabbitt]

Just picked up Oblivion, but I probably won't get to play much tonight.

[MaskedPlague]

Awesome so far. I might be addicted in a short time.

[Brak]

Just picked up Oblivion, but I probably won't get to play much tonight.

Stay up all night. Don't go to schoo' tomorrow. ;)

[mmn]

So according to IGN's "what we've played so far" review, its better to choose a "magic guy" rather than a "fighter guy". Is that what you guys are discovering, too?

[A7las]

So according to IGN's "what we've played so far" review, its better to choose a "magic guy" rather than a "fighter guy". Is that what you guys are discovering, too?

I created my own class. I named it "Ranger." He uses sneak, marksman, blade, block, alchemy, light armor, and security. He's pretty much a combination of a thief, assassin, and archer. I focused on speed and agility since they help with my main skills like marksman, light armor, sneak, and security.
I love sneaking around and sniping enemies in the head with a poisoned arrow.

Ahh... just awesome.

[moojuice]

So a Rat bit me, and now the thingy where it shows how much I can carry numberwise, has dropped. Is it ever going to go back up? I know sometimes you temporarily lose it for a few seconds, but it has been a few minutes.

[KaneRobot]

So a Rat bit me, and now the thingy where it shows how much I can carry numberwise, has dropped. Is it ever going to go back up? I know sometimes you temporarily lose it for a few seconds, but it has been a few minutes.

Maybe it was an enchanted rat of encumberance.

[AlbinoNinja]

So a Rat bit me, and now the thingy where it shows how much I can carry numberwise, has dropped. Is it ever going to go back up? I know sometimes you temporarily lose it for a few seconds, but it has been a few minutes.
probably a disease, try picking up a Cure Common Disease Potion

...god i can't wait to (somehow) get this...

[AdvOfJet]

I only got to play for a little over an hour but fuck it's been great so far. I made my own class as well .. just a generic Wayfarer class. Mixed in a few stats together that wouldnt normally be there but I know I will use most.

[pimpinc333]

I created my own class. I named it "Ranger." He uses sneak, marksman, blade, block, alchemy, light armor, and security. He's pretty much a combination of a thief, assassin, and archer. I focused on speed and agility since they help with my main skills like marksman, light armor, sneak, and security.
I love sneaking around and sniping enemies in the head with a poisoned arrow.

Ahh... just awesome.

Wow. I customized the same class with all the same major jobs. I do the same thing also. Sticking to the shadows and sniping away most of the mobs.

Also if anyone wants some cool looking light Armor. Join the Dark Brotherhood by Murdering a Good NPC.

[Technique]

I have the same exact class but instead of block I chose acrobatics.

Something really weird just happen. I am on the quest where I have to go get Martin and so I am at Kvatch at the top of the hill where an Oblivion gate is and I am riding my horse. I must of hit the wrong button or something because out of no where, all of the fucking guards started to attack me. My last save point was at the guy you give the amulet to. :( I'll have to do it all over again. Oh well..

[Blackshear]

So according to IGN's "what we've played so far" review, its better to choose a "magic guy" rather than a "fighter guy". Is that what you guys are discovering, too?
Just depends on your play style... I choose Dark Elf for my class cause they are pretty well balanced in fighting and magic... I like to have the primary focus on strength though b/c I like plundering all the various caves and ruins as much as doing the quests and the stronger your character the more loot you can carry out with you ;) without having to go back and fourth.

But thats just me.

[Staind204]

Well after around 5 hours I got to level 3 with my character. This game is simply amazing, it is the first must have 360 game. I was having major regrets about my purchase until this month. I bought Revenge and Oblivion and love them both. PDZ was cool but not worth getting the system for. What level is everyone else at?

[Blackshear]

Well after around 5 hours I got to level 3 with my character. This game is simply amazing, it is the first must have 360 game. I was having major regrets about my purchase until this month. I bought Revenge and Oblivion and love them both. PDZ was cool but not worth getting the system for. What level is everyone else at?
Been playing for 6 hours and am on level 2... but only b/c I forgot that I had to go to sleep before leveling up :). It's not bothering me though, I've really been enjoying the game.

[Scorch]

I must be doing something wrong. All of the armor provides pretty much the same level of coverage, same thing with swords.. I currently have the Steel Cutlass equipped, along with an Iron Shield. The sword seems extremely weak. It takes many, many hits to even kill civilians, which sucks. Other than that, amazing game. I've played it too many hours today.

[Brak]

I must be doing something wrong. All of the armor provides pretty much the same level of coverage, same thing with swords.. I currently have the Steel Cutlass equipped, along with an Iron Shield. The sword seems extremely weak. It takes many, many hits to even kill civilians, which sucks. Other than that, amazing game. I've played it too many hours today.

Repair them.

[Scorch]

Repair them.

I've done that. That's not what I was saying. I want more powerful weapons. My sword is only a 3. I thought i'd be able to kill civilians in one shot, so that kinda sucks. It just takes forever to kill anyone.

Forever = more than 5 hits.

Minor gripe, really, I can deal. Amazing game.

//edit: But while we're throwing out minor gripes.. what the hell's the deal with absolutely NO facial hair whatsoever in the game?!

[SteveMcQ]

It's late at night and I'm too tired to peruse the thread to see if it's been answered so apologies if it's already been discussed:

What's the save system like? I don't have much time to play now so will I find myself having to devote lots of time to advance and keep the progress to save?

Is there a lot of fiddling around with menus or is it pretty "action" driven control-wise?

Thanks.

[Scorch]

What's the save system like? I don't have much time to play now so will I find myself having to devote lots of time to advance and keep the progress to save?

Save whenever you want, autosaves quite often. Just hit start and choose save.

Is there a lot of fiddling around with menus or is it pretty "action" driven control-wise?

Depends on your definition of "a lot". To change armor, weapons, mix items, choose different spells, etc., yeah. But once you're equipped and got armor on and whatnot, there's no reason to go back into the menus often.

[A7las]

Just depends on your play style... I choose Dark Elf for my class cause they are pretty well balanced in fighting and magic... I like to have the primary focus on strength though b/c I like plundering all the various caves and ruins as much as doing the quests and the stronger your character the more loot you can carry out with you ;) without having to go back and fourth.

But thats just me.

I made my Morrowind character strong for that very reason, but this time around I didn't. I figured it wouldn't be so bad with the quick travel and all. Although, it is still a bit tedious.

But anyway, I'm surprised at how many things have been changed since Morrowind. Like, I don't know how you guys are doing money-wise, but I'm finding it much more difficult to get super rich like I did early on in Morrowind. Before, it was easy to simply steal some awesome armor from the guards when they weren't looking. Though now, you can't even sell stuff like that. I suppose they implemented the stolen goods system for that very reason. I mean , I had to sell a bunch of wolf pelts so I could make that little bit more I needed for my first house, but now I don't have the money to furnish the thing. Oh well, I guess I'll just need to work harder.
Well, I played 11.5 hours straight, and now it's time to get some sleep!

[seanr1221]

I havn't played Morrowind in a loooong time so right now I'm feeling a wee bit confused with different things, but I'm learning.

The quests to me make much more sense unlike morrowind.

Hmmm how do I raise the number of things I can hold? Does that come with level or what?

[spoo]

Hmmm how do I raise the number of things I can hold? Does that come with level or what?
It has to do with Strength.

[mmn]

Wow, I'm pretty bad at this game. Can't even figure out how to run, that's how much of a newb I am. Still, lots of fun. I said to myself "ok, lets just create the character and play the actual game later". Well, that was almost an hour ago. Damn addictive.

[doubledown]

Yeah, I have a feeling when I start I might be in trouble...never played a Elder Scrolls game, don't even know what kind of character to create...oh well. Fun ahead

[asianxcore]

Is there a town where I can sell my excess goods?

[bil4ltool]

Yeah this game is intimidating, but not nearly as much as morrowind was. There are SO many options for everything, but I'm starting to get the hang of it.

[Blackshear]

I figured it wouldn't be so bad with the quick travel and all. Although, it is still a bit tedious.

But anyway, I'm surprised at how many things have been changed since Morrowind. Like, I don't know how you guys are doing money-wise, but I'm finding it much more difficult to get super rich like I did early on in Morrowind. Before, it was easy to simply steal some awesome armor from the guards when they weren't looking. Though now, you can't even sell stuff like that. I suppose they implemented the stolen goods system for that very reason. I mean , I had to sell a bunch of wolf pelts so I could make that little bit more I needed for my first house, but now I don't have the money to furnish the thing. Oh well, I guess I'll just need to work harder.
Well, I played 11.5 hours straight, and now it's time to get some sleep!
Even though the quick travel is a good feature, I couldn't help but dislike it at first because I really like the huge worlds this series provides to exlpore... and the huge distances you can travel in this game to get somewhere really add to the immersion factor to this game to me.. I haven't used it yet but as I play more and see more I'll probably end up using it.

You bring up the fact you can't sell stolen goods, I don't really like that either.. but surely I'll find somewhere where I can at some point.

The fact that you can't set how much you are selling somthing for like in Morrowind is slightly dissapointing as well, I used to like starting high and decreasing the price as slow as possible to ensure I got the highest prices (after using all the stuff I had to boost my personality).

It's cool that you already got a house, I'm still looking for one.

All in all, this is the best game I've played in a good while though, definately GOTY material.

[Draccius]

Watching dead rats roll down hills is the best thing ever. I love this game's physics. :)

[pimpinc333]

Even though the quick travel is a good feature, I couldn't help but dislike it at first because I really like the huge worlds this series provides to exlpore... and the huge distances you can travel in this game to get somewhere really add to the immersion factor to this game to me.. I haven't used it yet but as I play more and see more I'll probably end up using it.

You bring up the fact you can't sell stolen goods, I don't really like that either.. but surely I'll find somewhere where I can at some point.

The fact that you can't set how much you are selling somthing for like in Morrowind is slightly dissapointing as well, I used to like starting high and decreasing the price as slow as possible to ensure I got the highest prices (after using all the stuff I had to boost my personality).

It's cool that you already got a house, I'm still looking for one.

All in all, this is the best game I've played in a good while though, definately GOTY material.
Join the Thief's Guild and a dude there buys stolen Merch. Also the fast travel is pretty cool. I see it on the map as 5 major cities with dozens upoin dozens of caves that you cant fast travel to unless you have been there already.

[SteveMcQ]

So for someone who's completely new to the series is there a character/class that's most advantageous/easiest to deal with?

All this talk about being able to do this and that makes me really want this game. It'd probably the last one I pick up before I leave for the summer. So a good 7 weeks with just this and the other games I still have might justify the $70 price point (for the CE).

[pimpinc333]

So for someone who's completely new to the series is there a character/class that's most advantageous/easiest to deal with?

All this talk about being able to do this and that makes me really want this game. It'd probably the last one I pick up before I leave for the summer. So a good 7 weeks with just this and the other games I still have might justify the $70 price point (for the CE).

Hmmmm I'm not too sure. I picked a Combo between a Thief and a Assasian. I see it as a big advantage being able to sneak and steal basically anythiung you need. Now that I think of it a Battlemage would have been cool job since you can fight with blades and cast magic good also. I would say give a Thief or Battlemage a try.

[SteveMcQ]

I just did that online, create an Oblivion character thing. Shit, there's so many options it makes my head hurt. I'm starting to worry that I'll get a into the game and realize I'm blocked from using a certain item or ability and I'll be pissed.

The sneakiness is pretty big for me along with fighting (which kind of goes against each other I know). Someone said strength is a big factor as far as how much loot you can carry. I just don't want to have to trudge back and forth to get everything. At least that's how I understood the post as saying.

[Snake2715]

So for someone who's completely new to the series is there a character/class that's most advantageous/easiest to deal with?

All this talk about being able to do this and that makes me really want this game. It'd probably the last one I pick up before I leave for the summer. So a good 7 weeks with just this and the other games I still have might justify the $70 price point (for the CE).

When you play other games what style of play do you like? Say in a FPS do you just muscle your way through? Or do you sneak around and avoid confrontation??

That alone will answer what class you need. The older games (daggerfall for sure cant remember on Arena) used to ask you a series of questions then make a suggestion on your chosen answers.

Dont do a theif or mage if you like brute force obviously.

[SteveMcQ]

I like to pick people off long-range. And I wanna do some Splinter Cell Sam Fisher type sneaky shit, but I want the option to knock some asses around if confronted.

[Snake2715]

I like to pick people off long-range. And I wanna do some Splinter Cell Sam Fisher type sneaky shit, but I want the option to knock some asses around if confronted.

Personally I say pick up the game and read through some of the descriptions of the various classes. I am sure there will be more than one that fits you. In the older games they had all sorts of people capable of doing what you are asking for.

[AshesofWake]

is there a way to backstab people? like a critical hit or instant kill?

[Blackshear]

I just did that online, create an Oblivion character thing. Shit, there's so many options it makes my head hurt. I'm starting to worry that I'll get a into the game and realize I'm blocked from using a certain item or ability and I'll be pissed.

The sneakiness is pretty big for me along with fighting (which kind of goes against each other I know). Someone said strength is a big factor as far as how much loot you can carry. I just don't want to have to trudge back and forth to get everything. At least that's how I understood the post as saying.
It sounds to me like the rouge class would probably suit you as a good class then; as for a race you' like, I'm not sure, I like Dark Elves b/c they are good with combat, strength, and destructive magic as well.. there are certainly better alternatives if you mainly want a stealthy character.

In Morrowind there where several items you could find or make yourself (especially later in the game) that you could use to boost stats your lacking in signifigantly.. so no matter what at some point in the game you should be able to do pretty much anything you want due to the versatility this game offers as far as improving your character with magic items, I'd imagine this to be possible in Oblivion as well.

[Brak]

Lockpicking is hard as fuck.

[pimpinc333]

Anyone know where to buy lockpicks?

[Brak]

Anyone know where to buy lockpicks?

I was thinking the same thing... I had, like, 27,000 of them from pilfering caves and tombs, now I have zero. I need one for a quest I'm on.

I managed to find one in someone's home, but I broke it. The 'Easy' locks are hard. :(

[A7las]

Join the Thief's Guild and a dude there buys stolen Merch. Also the fast travel is pretty cool. I see it on the map as 5 major cities with dozens upoin dozens of caves that you cant fast travel to unless you have been there already.

I knew there had to be some way to sell those stolen goods, but it still seems a bit silly to say that shopkeepers would be able to tell what goods were legit. I don't really care though because this game could have some of the worst problems, but I would still love it overall.

Blackshear: The haggle feature of price negotiations seems to be pretty similar in effect to Morrowind's. Instead of dealing with the price, you're changing the percentage of the value that he/she will buy it from you for. I kind of like it more, I don't have to keep upping the price on everything I sell. Instead, I set the percentage and sell everything; I know I'm getting the best price I can get for each item from that vendor.

[doubledown]

Ok, what charcter/race has the best of both worlds...someone who has some strength, but can sneak around and steal stuff when needed? Are the orcs/water people/cat people any good?

I've never played...still waiting to fire it up. No time lately.

[Scorch]

Ok, what charcter/race has the best of both worlds...someone who has some strength, but can sneak around and steal stuff when needed? Are the orcs/water people/cat people any good?

I've never played...still waiting to fire it up. No time lately.

Then play it yourself and see the attributes of each, lazy ass

[Superstar]

Just got to the first gate to oblivion. Man, it looks so awesome. The two handed sword you get is cool aswell. I died at the end of the oblivion gate (well, I believe it was the end) haha. I need to level my guy up more before I complete it I guess. Awesome game though.

[mmn]

I chose a Breton simply because they're good with magicka and in every RPG I've ever played I always go the warrior route. Wanted to try something different this time, and I'm glad I did. The healing spell is really going to help me later on - I'll run away like a little girl, heal, then run back into battle.

[Brak]

is there a way to backstab people? like a critical hit or instant kill?

Yeah.

I'm not sure if you need to be a specific class or just good at sneaking, but you can do x times the damage on an enemy of you sneak up on them.

For me, it was 2x, while in sneaking mode, if I hit them long distance with an arrow. I got better at sneaking, and now it's 3x, even if I sneak up behind them and hit them with a blade, or what have you.

[Chacrana]

Yeah.

I'm not sure if you need to be a specific class or just good at sneaking, but you can do x times the damage on an enemy of you sneak up on them.

For me, it was 2x, while in sneaking mode, if I hit them long distance with an arrow. I got better at sneaking, and now it's 3x, even if I sneak up behind them and hit them with a blade, or what have you.

The stealth thing actually sounds really cool... I can't wait to shoot a civilian through an open window with a bow. The game got a 95% in PC Gamer in case anyone cares... that's a really fucking high score for that magazine.

[Scorch]

Yeah.

I'm not sure if you need to be a specific class or just good at sneaking, but you can do x times the damage on an enemy of you sneak up on them.

For me, it was 2x, while in sneaking mode, if I hit them long distance with an arrow. I got better at sneaking, and now it's 3x, even if I sneak up behind them and hit them with a blade, or what have you.

I threw a fireball and it was 6x for me, though that only means 30 since my fireball did 5 damage or so.

The stealth thing actually sounds really cool... I can't wait to shoot a civilian through an open window with a bow. The game got a 95% in PC Gamer in case anyone cares... that's a really ing high score for that magazine.

I've yet to see an open window. I tried to shoot an arrow through the slit in a jail cell but it didn't work.

My sneaking is actually really high, I was able to break in a house via lockpick and steal the belongings while the person slept. I tried to pickpocket him and he woke up, said "What are you doing?!".. then turned around and fell asleep on the bed behind him. I didn't ask questions, I just left and took a horse. Then I had guards after me and bleh.

[VanillaGorilla]

OK, I picked a Nord, and he is kicking everyone's ass. I stole some stuff from a farmer near Cholla or whatever that town with the C is called, and a guard confronted me about 5 minutes later, and I kicked his ass! I thought, early in this game, you couldn't beat down the guards? My Nord is a beast!

Does anyone if, after you've been chased by a towns guards for murder or whatnot, if they eventually forget about it and let you back into town? Or do you have to serve jailtime? I've gotten into trouble just about everywhere I go ;)

[Southberm]

ok i chose knight and now i'm unsure on whether I made the right choice or not. Can I change class? or do i just have to go all the way back and do it all over again

[Scorch]

Does anyone if, after you've been chased by a towns guards for murder or whatnot, if they eventually forget about it and let you back into town? Or do you have to serve jailtime? I've gotten into trouble just about everywhere I go

They chase you no matter how far you go, I think! I can never beat them. My guy just simply can't. I'm trying to build him up though. I took a horse, ran across a huge bridge, through a field and found a house with the guy outside. I went inside and started to steal from his desk and whatnot.. about 30-40 seconds later, a guard burst through the door and confronted me.. and promptly killed me after I resisted arrest.

ok i chose knight and now i'm unsure on whether I made the right choice or not. Can I change class? or do i just have to go all the way back and do it all over again

It gives you the option to change the class again before you leave the sewer.

[VanillaGorilla]

Sounds like one of the big problems with this game is the stealing mechanic. You can steal a horse, with NOBODY around, travel across the entire world, get off your horse, and some random villager will scream "Thief!" and everyone will come out of the woodwork to come and kill you.

[Brak]

Does anyone if, after you've been chased by a towns guards for murder or whatnot, if they eventually forget about it and let you back into town? Or do you have to serve jailtime? I've gotten into trouble just about everywhere I go ;)

I'm not sure.

Oblivion does something that Morrowind did (that I fuckin' hated). If I rob a house in another city, and not get spotted, and go to another city and talk to a guard, that action of speaking becomes me automatically turning myself in. Now, I know it's easy to just not talk to guards... but I got a ton of shit I swiped taken away from me because I had to talk to a guard for a side-quest.

However, I'm not sure if they eventually forget your crimes. I hope so.

In this regard, it seems a lot better than Morrowind, where guards on another planet somehow see the crimes you commit, no matter what. That used to get my goat.

[Pure Apathy]

I choose to go with an imperial race and knight class. I like him so far, I'm having a lot of fun. I have close to 9 hours or so in the game and I am at level 3 at the moment. Once I get tired of this character I will probably make a thief/assassin/rouge type character.

[2Fast]

I choose to go with an imperial race and knight class.

Same here. I like him so far, he's pretty buff.

[Genocidal]

Sounds like one of the big problems with this game is the stealing mechanic. You can steal a horse, with NOBODY around, travel across the entire world, get off your horse, and some random villager will scream "Thief!" and everyone will come out of the woodwork to come and kill you.

Accidentally stealing shit is way too easy too. All I wanted to do was sit down at the inn and socialize with the merchants and the next thing I know, I go to stand up and find that I've pocketed a bottle of ale. At least it was something cheap.

[SteveMcQ]

Picked up the CE this evening. Won't be home to play 'till late this evening, but this better be worth it.

[mmn]

Uhm. I still can't figure out how to run. Help?

[Brak]

Uhm. I still can't figure out how to run. Help?

Put pressure, forwards, on the left analog stick..?

As your character levels up, he'll be able to walk / run faster, if you select to do so.

[Scorch]

Uhm. I still can't figure out how to run. Help?

..hold the left joystick forward?

[Technique]

Uhm. I still can't figure out how to run. Help?

It's all the same movement speed.

[mmn]

Oh. I thought my character would move faster than he does, but that's alright. Thanks.

[Scorch]

Oh. I thought my character would move faster than he does, but that's alright. Thanks.

Build it up! As Brak said, the more you level up, the faster he goes. Got to level 2 today and it feels like my guy's actually running

[Brak]

Oh. I thought my character would move faster than he does, but that's alright. Thanks.

Makes me think of Morrowind... I hated how, essentially, you had to walk from city to city -- mostly 'cos you walked slow as all fuck.

It's a little faster in this game. Matches the pace...

I only wish there was a button to make the horses gallup. Horse riding feels pretty sluggish.

[VanillaGorilla]

Well, I have had no problem selling my stolen goods to regular shop keepers.

Anyone break into an old farmers house, and steal his shoes while he's sleeping? ;)

[RedvsBlue]

Well, I have had no problem selling my stolen goods to regular shop keepers.

Anyone break into an old farmers house, and steal his shoes while he's sleeping? ;)

I broke in by picking the lock during the day and he was standing next to the door as soon as I walked in. Right away he said to me "You should go now". I didn't like his tone so I killed him. Apparently "unseen forces" saw me do it (whatever the fuck that means).

[2Fast]

Right away he said to me "You should go now". I didn't like his tone so I killed him.
That's what I like to hear! :rofl:

Is it just me, or is hurling fire balls at deer really as funny as HELL!

[Brak]

I broke in by picking the lock during the day and he was standing next to the door as soon as I walked in. Right away he said to me "You should go now". I didn't like his tone so I killed him. Apparently "unseen forces" saw me do it (whatever the fuck that means).

Probably "The Dark Brotherhood".

I guess the only way to join is to murder someone (in cold blood; hence "murder"). They come to you in your sleep to recruit you. So, possibly, next time you sleep, a Dark Brotherhood dude will be standing over you.

[Scorch]

Funnily enough.. I randomly killed someone and the guards came after me. I went to sleep. When I woke up, the guy from The Dark Brotherhood talked to me. As soon as I was able to move, guards ran over. The Dark Brotherhood leader tried to defend me, but was killed by the guards. Something came up that told me I could no longer join The Dark Brotherhood since the leader was dead.

I didn't save it, though.

[RedvsBlue]

That's what I like to hear! :rofl:

Is it just me, or is hurling fire balls at deer really as funny as HELL!

Nah, punching a wolf as it attacks is better. I was traveling through the woods and a wolf came up and was going to attack me but I didn't have anything equipped so I just punched it. One hit kill too, I made that wolf my bitch.

[2Fast]

Nah, punching a wolf as it attacks is better. I was traveling through the woods and a wolf came up and was going to attack me but I didn't have anything equipped so I just punched it. One hit kill too, I made that wolf my bitch.

I tried that too, but the wolf gave me some sort of disease :/

[VanillaGorilla]

Funnily enough.. I randomly killed someone and the guards came after me. I went to sleep. When I woke up, the guy from The Dark Brotherhood talked to me. As soon as I was able to move, guards ran over. The Dark Brotherhood leader tried to defend me, but was killed by the guards. Something came up that told me I could no longer join The Dark Brotherhood since the leader was dead.

I didn't save it, though.

That's awesome. I joined the Dark Brotherhood, since I hate being all nice and stuff. Plus, I like the sweet gear they wear.

[2Fast]

I think I'll be joining the Dark Brotherhood later tonight, there's this beggar that looks at me cock-eyed.

I have the perfect plan too: first, I'll invite him over to my "house" for good conversation, wine and spirits, promises of a gold coin or two, and then while I'm giving him a back-rub, I'll straight murder his ass!

[Scorch]

That's awesome. I joined the Dark Brotherhood, since I hate being all nice and stuff. Plus, I like the sweet gear they wear.

I found this church near Bravil. If you look at the map, find Bravil, then to the northeast of it you'll see the words "NIBON BAY".. there's an island right above the 'B' in Nibon. Anyway, it's on one of the shores there. I went in and there were two Necromancers (I think) and a bunch of dead bodies and severed body parts (along with a human heart that I picked up and ate). Anyway, to get to my point.. they have a badass robe. No hoods though. It's just a black cloak with a big red skull on it. Pretty sweet. But again, no hood. Still wearing the red hood I picked up off a guard at the very, very, very beginning of the game.

[pimpinc333]

Funnily enough.. I randomly killed someone and the guards came after me. I went to sleep. When I woke up, the guy from The Dark Brotherhood talked to me. As soon as I was able to move, guards ran over. The Dark Brotherhood leader tried to defend me, but was killed by the guards. Something came up that told me I could no longer join The Dark Brotherhood since the leader was dead.

I didn't save it, though.

LOL That shit is funny. When I play through again ill have to remeber to try and do that.

[xghostsniperx]

This game alone saved me from selling my 360. Damn, I'm glad I waited because it is an excellent game.

[Chacrana]

This bitch gave me an attitude earlier... I talked to her and she was "What?" Such blatant disrespect on the part of a woman cannot go unpunished. I murdered her and killed her husband... some other women got scared when they saw the killing and that was annoying so I killed them too.

[Moxio]

Dude this game kicks so much ass. I have it for PC and... wow. I spent like 5 minutes just looking at the scenery in the first room (jail cell?)...

Wow.

[Pure Apathy]

Same here. I like him so far, he's pretty buff.
What type of weapon do you use? I'm going with sword/shield. Also what is your birth sign? I didn't know what to pick so I went with the warrior, probably a bad choice.

I found this church near Bravil. If you look at the map, find Bravil, then to the northeast of it you'll see the words "NIBON BAY".. there's an island right above the 'B' in Nibon. Anyway, it's on one of the shores there. I went in and there were two Necromancers (I think) and a bunch of dead bodies and severed body parts (along with a human heart that I picked up and ate). Anyway, to get to my point.. they have a badass robe. No hoods though. It's just a black cloak with a big red skull on it. Pretty sweet. But again, no hood. Still wearing the red hood I picked up off a guard at the very, very, very beginning of the game.

I like the robes as well. When you first exit the sewers at the beginning of the game, walk directly across the water and there is a tomb like thing you can go into. I ended up running into a necro in there at the very end. Seems like he was an outcast and that was the only place he could practice his trade.

When you ran into those two necros, did they attack you? The one I ran into tried to dagger me to death.

This game alone saved me from selling my 360. Damn, I'm glad I waited because it is an excellent game.

Same with me.



I'm up to level 5 now with my imperial knight. I ended up getting a full imperial armor set except for the shield off some dead guards. I also just joined the blades right before I got on here.

One thing I have a question about is I walked up to some rocks (in Bravil I believe) standing up in the ground and it asked if I wanted to bound weapons to me or something along those lines. I ended up saying yes and I got a shitty dagger and some gauntlets bounded to me and I could not remove them. I also lost my sword and shield. I didn't know how long this lasted for so I just went back to my last save. Whats the lowdown on those things?

[asianxcore]

what towns can you sell stuff at? I'm carrying too much

[Scorch]

what towns can you sell stuff at? I'm carrying too much


every town.

how the fuck do you beat kurdan's orc hunter.. this is ridiculous.. he kills me every single fucking time

[pimpinc333]

What type of weapon do you use? I'm going with sword/shield. Also what is your birth sign? I didn't know what to pick so I went with the warrior, probably a bad choice.



I like the robes as well. When you first exit the sewers at the beginning of the game, walk directly across the water and there is a tomb like thing you can go into. I ended up running into a necro in there at the very end. Seems like he was an outcast and that was the only place he could practice his trade.

When you ran into those two necros, did they attack you? The one I ran into tried to dagger me to death.



Same with me.



I'm up to level 5 now with my imperial knight. I ended up getting a full imperial armor set except for the shield off some dead guards. I also just joined the blades right before I got on here.

One thing I have a question about is I walked up to some rocks (in Bravil I believe) standing up in the ground and it asked if I wanted to bound weapons to me or something along those lines. I ended up saying yes and I got a shitty dagger and some gauntlets bounded to me and I could not remove them. I also lost my sword and shield. I didn't know how long this lasted for so I just went back to my last save. Whats the lowdown on those things?

I think these are the Oblivion Gate bad dude gear. I ran into one of those and I zoomed out on my Character and he had the helmet of one of those bad dudes for like 5 mins until it wore off. Very werid.

[2Fast]

What type of weapon do you use? I'm going with sword/shield. Also what is your birth sign? I didn't know what to pick so I went with the warrior, probably a bad choice.

I'm the exact same as you.

[Pure Apathy]

I think these are the Oblivion Gate bad dude gear. I ran into one of those and I zoomed out on my Character and he had the helmet of one of those bad dudes for like 5 mins until it wore off. Very werid.

Ok so it is a timed thing....thats cool. I thought I was going to lose my stuff and freaked out.

[Scorch]

So i'm doing a little sidequest where i'm basically trapped and have to go in a cave and beat three hunters. The third hunter has the key. I beat him (after like half an hour of trying). I make my way to the outside.

All I can see is my hand and sword. There's no HUD. I can look around, I can spin around, I can crouch, and I can go in 3rd person, but none of the other buttons work. I am not over-encumbered. It's really frustrating. I cannot continue with the game due to this bug and i've put ten or eleven hours into it, so starting over is out of the question. Is it something i'm carrying that's causing this? I tried resetting the 360 and doing that cached trick for the HD or whatever, and still no dice. Whenever I walk through that door to the outside, i'm frozen and can't move.

I just got pissed and shut the 360 off. I really, really don't want to start over from the beginning.

[bil4ltool]

Damn Scorch, that's total bullshit. If that happens to me I'm going to be mega pissed.

[A7las]

So i'm doing a little sidequest where i'm basically trapped and have to go in a cave and beat three hunters. The third hunter has the key. I beat him (after like half an hour of trying). I make my way to the outside.

All I can see is my hand and sword. There's no HUD. I can look around, I can spin around, I can crouch, and I can go in 3rd person, but none of the other buttons work. I am not over-encumbered. It's really frustrating. I cannot continue with the game due to this bug and i've put ten or eleven hours into it, so starting over is out of the question. Is it something i'm carrying that's causing this? I tried resetting the 360 and doing that cached trick for the HD or whatever, and still no dice. Whenever I walk through that door to the outside, i'm frozen and can't move.

I just got pissed and shut the 360 off. I really, really don't want to start over from the beginning.

Wow, that sucks. I wish I knew how to help you. My 360 froze once when I was trying to save, and I lost like 15 minutes. Nothing compared to the trouble you're having...

[pimpinc333]

So i'm doing a little sidequest where i'm basically trapped and have to go in a cave and beat three hunters. The third hunter has the key. I beat him (after like half an hour of trying). I make my way to the outside.

All I can see is my hand and sword. There's no HUD. I can look around, I can spin around, I can crouch, and I can go in 3rd person, but none of the other buttons work. I am not over-encumbered. It's really frustrating. I cannot continue with the game due to this bug and i've put ten or eleven hours into it, so starting over is out of the question. Is it something i'm carrying that's causing this? I tried resetting the 360 and doing that cached trick for the HD or whatever, and still no dice. Whenever I walk through that door to the outside, i'm frozen and can't move.

I just got pissed and shut the 360 off. I really, really don't want to start over from the beginning.

LOL You put in 10 hours and your still level 2? You might wanna start over since if you havent leveled to atleast 7-8 by 10 hours then your doing something wrong.

[2Fast]

How important is sleep in this game? Should I get a certain number of hours of sleep after a while?

[pimpinc333]

How important is sleep in this game? Should I get a certain number of hours of sleep after a while?

No. You only need to sleep when you hit a level basically or you want all your HP MP and shit healed. Make sure when you level you sleep in a bed and not use the wait function.

[2Fast]

Make sure when you level you sleep in a bed and not use the wait function.

How come?

[pimpinc333]

How come?

I dunno. If you use the wait function its not like sleeping. Sleeping in a bed however is like sleeping. :) That way once it says at the top of your screen when you level " Meditate and Rest or Blah Blah Blah" That mean find a bed and rest so you'll become Level X.

[SteveMcQ]

Well that was surprising. First the fact that I went out and bought the CE to a genre that I normally play. So I pop it in and I'm actually enjoying it. It doesn't feel at all like an RPG. Hated the dungeon crawling in the first part, so it's nice to be out in the world now.

Started off w/ the Nord character type, but switched to the Woods Elf with a custom class suited to stealth play. Can't be a pack rat collecting everything to sell though. Hopefully I can raise how much I can carry later on.

The bigger problem: My character has red hands.

It looked fine in the dungeon and sewer while I was creating him, but once he's in the sunlight, he looks red.

[pimpinc333]

Well that was surprising. First the fact that I went out and bought the CE to a genre that I normally play. So I pop it in and I'm actually enjoying it. It doesn't feel at all like an RPG. Hated the dungeon crawling in the first part, so it's nice to be out in the world now.

Started off w/ the Nord character type, but switched to the Woods Elf with a custom class suited to stealth play. Can't be a pack rat collecting everything to sell though. Hopefully I can raise how much I can carry later on.

The bigger problem: My character has red hands.

It looked fine in the dungeon and sewer while I was creating him, but once he's in the sunlight, he looks red.

Meh, if you become a Assasian you get a full cloak gear anyways so no one will be able to see most of you.

[SteveMcQ]

Meh, if you become a Assasian you get a full cloak gear anyways so no one will be able to see most of you.Yeah, I figured. It was just surprising to see that once I popped up out of the sewers.

My dude's lookin' like that Thief character already all covered up. Hopefully I stumble upon some bad ass lookin' hoodie. Need some new pants, too.

BTW, for those that did that went into that first ruin you see right outside the sewers, what's the little power up you get when you activate the well from outside? I got that little icon in the corner w/ the counter, but I had no idea what it did. And unless I missed it, there wasn't really anything good in there. Guess it's just an area to help in leveling up early and learning more of the basic gameplay.

[Drocket]

BTW, for those that did that went into that first ruin you see right outside the sewers, what's the little power up you get when you activate the well from outside?
It was probably a health and/or mana regeneration shrine. I've found a number of them around: they make you regenerate health and/or mana very quickly for 10 seconds or so.

[shaunLEGEND]

Just wanted to pop in here and praise the organization of the CAG 360 board! Every other forum I usually go to has become the unofficial Oblivion board with whole pages of nothing but Oblivion topics.

Back on topic, I just picked up the game and will go through this thread later when I need some tips.

[Pure Apathy]

BTW, for those that did that went into that first ruin you see right outside the sewers, what's the little power up you get when you activate the well from outside? I got that little icon in the corner w/ the counter, but I had no idea what it did. And unless I missed it, there wasn't really anything good in there. Guess it's just an area to help in leveling up early and learning more of the basic gameplay.

Are you talking about the ruin directly across the water once you exit the sewers? The one where two bandits have a camp outside it? If so, there are quite a few decent things in there... Armor, weapons, and I got about 20 of some mana crystals that are worth 50 a piece, plus there is a stone that is worth 1k in there.

[Technique]

Last night I closed that Oblivion gate in Kvatch and did some side quests. Good little side quest in Bruma where this couple is having trouble with stealing stuff. Its called Two Sides of the Coin. You have to ask around in rumors I think. Anyone know how to find that Vampire Hunter?

BTW - I got an invite to the Thieves Guild, but I didn't go at midnight or whatever. Can I go anyday at midnight or was it just that time? Do I have to steal another thing?

[pimpinc333]

Last night I closed that Oblivion gate in Kvatch and did some side quests. Good little side quest in Bruma where this couple is having trouble with stealing stuff. Its called Two Sides of the Coin. You have to ask around in rumors I think. Anyone know how to find that Vampire Hunter?

BTW - I got an invite to the Thieves Guild, but I didn't go at midnight or whatever. Can I go anyday at midnight or was it just that time? Do I have to steal another thing?

Hey do you remember who gave you the Thief's Guild Invite? What they look like? Please help I wanna join it.

Also what do you guys think. I have a chance to become a Vampire. This dude from my guild asked me. Good Idea or No?

[Calamityuponthee]

Last night I closed that Oblivion gate in Kvatch and did some side quests. Good little side quest in Bruma where this couple is having trouble with stealing stuff. Its called Two Sides of the Coin. You have to ask around in rumors I think. Anyone know how to find that Vampire Hunter?

BTW - I got an invite to the Thieves Guild, but I didn't go at midnight or whatever. Can I go anyday at midnight or was it just that time? Do I have to steal another thing?

Semi spoiler about that quest...


That wasn't the thieves guild, was some stupid quest about him having trouble with someone spying on him. When I found out what he wanted, I went back the same time the next night and murdered him. Great way to get into the dark brotherhood.

God I love this game... Yestarday I spent 10 hours just in the arena alone. Breezed through most of the ranks till I got to warrior. I beat the team of three, now I can't beat the single npc after it...

[rg0019]

I've played for a total of 7 hours, and I haven't even finished the first quest out of the sewers. There is so much to do its unbelievable. I've done a quest at the Imperial City and fought in the Arena. This is definitely not a hack and slack game which I am so glad. I just love sneaking up on people and getting that initial extra damage when fighting.

This AI is something else. I was walking around in the countryside and saw a deer. I decided to kill it. I believe I was upwind from it, and the way the deer was reacting it seemed it was smelling/sensing me. I would get closer and it would hear me even in sneak mode and would run off. I finally killed with a lucky shot with the bow. I hit it towards the back leg, so it did not died right away. It ran off alittle bit and finally killed over.

This game is the reason why I bought my 360.......

[peloquin17]

Hey do you remember who gave you the Thief's Guild Invite? What they look like? Please help I wanna join it.



mine came from a dark elf.

they just walked right up to me.

[Superstar]

I'm in the first gate of oblivion. I seemed to hve cleared everything out, yet when I go to the gate thing inside it says something like the door is opened, or another door is opened? I forgot what it exactly said. Does anyone know what to do?? I'm just wandering around, and my sword is two handed so I can't hold a torch to see.

[pimpinc333]

mine came from a dark elf.

they just walked right up to me.

What city was it? I'm also guessing you'll have to be seen stealing something just like the Assasian one.

[Technique]

Semi spoiler about that quest...


That wasn't the thieves guild, was some stupid quest about him having trouble with someone spying on him. When I found out what he wanted, I went back the same time the next night and murdered him. Great way to get into the dark brotherhood.

God I love this game... Yestarday I spent 10 hours just in the arena alone. Breezed through most of the ranks till I got to warrior. I beat the team of three, now I can't beat the single npc after it...

It told me to meet in some garden at the imperial city though..

Pimpinc - you have to steal any one thing and get thrown in jail for it, once you get out a random guy will hand you a note. you might have to sleep for like 2 or 3 hours outside though..

[pimpinc333]

I'm in the first gate of oblivion. I seemed to hve cleared everything out, yet when I go to the gate thing inside it says something like the door is opened, or another door is opened? I forgot what it exactly said. Does anyone know what to do?? I'm just wandering around, and my sword is two handed so I can't hold a torch to see.
Once you equip a torch then put away your sword (with X Button) then the torch wil come out.

[SteveMcQ]

Are you talking about the ruin directly across the water once you exit the sewers? The one where two bandits have a camp outside it? If so, there are quite a few decent things in there... Armor, weapons, and I got about 20 of some mana crystals that are worth 50 a piece, plus there is a stone that is worth 1k in there.Yeah, that's the one. I only found a bunch of weapons in there, some armor and that crystal starting w/ W worth abut 50 each. Didn't find that 1k stone though. Where was that in the temple? I could've sworn I checked every nook and cranny.

[Pure Apathy]

I'm in the first gate of oblivion. I seemed to hve cleared everything out, yet when I go to the gate thing inside it says something like the door is opened, or another door is opened? I forgot what it exactly said. Does anyone know what to do?? I'm just wandering around, and my sword is two handed so I can't hold a torch to see.

You have to go to the top of the tower and destroy the stone that holds the gate open. You might want to go back to town and get a torch too because it is dark in some areas on the way to destroying the stone.

[Superstar]

Thanks RawisJericho, I just completed it. :)

[AshesofWake]

god dammit, i keep killing everything, so addicting...stupid prancing deer...

[zewone]

It told me to meet in some garden at the imperial city though..

Pimpinc - you have to steal any one thing and get thrown in jail for it, once you get out a random guy will hand you a note. you might have to sleep for like 2 or 3 hours outside though..

For the thiefs guild go meet him in the waterfront area at Midnight, he's only there around that time. It's near the huts by the pirate ship.

P.S. Scorch I know this doesn't help, but because of how wide open this game is and how much you can do I always have multiple saves to back me up from something like that. Right now I currently have 4 saves, just in case.

[Scorch]

LOL You put in 10 hours and your still level 2? You might wanna start over since if you havent leveled to atleast 7-8 by 10 hours then your doing something wrong.

Or, you know, exploring. Some of us like to look around and stir up shit before playing the actual game. I prefer to take my time with games, not rushrushrushrushrush and be the first one to say "OMG I BEET DAT GAEM!". For example, I found a church with necrophiliacs. I wasn't expecting that. There's a lot to explore and I plan on exploring before doing the actual game.

Besides that, i'm not training my guy to be a huge warrior. He's a thief. I ninjaloot then I run like a bitch. I can break in a house, steal everything, then get out before anyone wakes up. I pickpocketed a guy while he was having a conversation and he never suspected a thing.


P.S. Scorch I know this doesn't help, but because of how wide open this game is and how much you can do I always have multiple saves to back me up from something like that. Right now I currently have 4 saves, just in case.

Yeah, I do. I have one just outside the main gate. I'll just load up a previous save or something. First, i'm going to try stealing the final key instead of beating the final guard.. if it still fucks up, i'll load a previous save.

[pimpinc333]

Or, you know, exploring. Some of us like to look around and stir up shit before playing the actual game. I prefer to take my time with games, not rushrushrushrushrush and be the first one to say "OMG I BEET DAT GAEM!". For example, I found a church with necrophiliacs. I wasn't expecting that. There's a lot to explore and I plan on exploring before doing the actual game.

Besides that, i'm not training my guy to be a huge warrior. He's a thief. I ninjaloot then I run like a bitch. I can break in a house, steal everything, then get out before anyone wakes up. I pickpocketed a guy while he was having a conversation and he never suspected a thing.

Yea I know what you mean. I right now a level 13 THF/Assasian. I haven't touched the main game yet im just exploring like you and fighting any enemies I see.

[A7las]

So does anyone have any tips on lockpicking things that are higher than your skill level? Right now, I'm trying to escape from the prison without doing my time, but my security skill of 36 is way too low to simpy auto-attempt the hard lock on the cell.
I've tried listening for a certain sound or visually trying to guess, but it seems like I just can't get it. Perhaps I should just do the time...

[Brak]

There's another way to join the Thieves Guild:

In Imperial City, read one of the wanted posters for that Fox dude (I forget his name). After you read it, you'll be able to ask people about him. Ask a beggar about him -- the beggar will tell you where you can get a hold of him if they like you 70 points or higher. Just charm them, or whatever; or give them a bribe (since they're beggars).

The beggar will then tell you where you can meet a guild representative (at midnight).

I did it this way, because I'm avoiding jail time.

[Brak]

So does anyone have any tips on lockpicking things that are higher than your skill level? Right now, I'm trying to escape from the prison without doing my time, but my security skill of 36 is way too low to simpy auto-attempt the hard lock on the cell.
I've tried listening for a certain sound or visually trying to guess, but it seems like I just can't get it. Perhaps I should just do the time...

I can only manually pick locks up to the moderate level (or do they use the word "medium"). Even so, I can rarely do it.

It's hard as shit, that's for sure. I've found that as soon as the tumbler goes up, hitting A just as the pick rests in the keyhole seems to work... then again, it's still hard as shit.

I actually went to jail once (but restarted my last savepoint prior to, and you'll see why...), and broke out of my cell by trying to pick the lock. I failed, but a guard saw me and opened my cell. I thought, "What a dipshit!" Ran by him and ran into - I shit you not - 10 guards who all hit me at once, killing me instantly.

[zewone]

I didn't have to go to jail either to join the guild. Some random NPC I talked to told me about where to meet the guy. I just met him as well.

[jer7583]

where do you buy lockpicks? After about the 5th store in imperial city I shouted "where the muthafuckin lockpicks at!?!?, and side cocked my bow at the shopkeeper. It didn't end well.

[A7las]

There's another way to join the Thieves Guild:

In Imperial City, read one of the wanted posters for that Fox dude (I forget his name). After you read it, you'll be able to ask people about him. Ask a beggar about him -- the beggar will tell you where you can get a hold of him if they like you 70 points or higher. Just charm them, or whatever; or give them a bribe (since they're beggars).

The beggar will then tell you where you can meet a guild representative (at midnight).

I did it this way, because I'm avoiding jail time.

Awesome, I only went to jail so that I could join the thieves guild. Now I'll just load my previous save game and forget about it. Thanks.

EDIT: Actually, I just managed to pick that hard lock. All I did was test the numerous tumblers to see if I could find a pattern in how quickly they fell back down. Each one fell slowly every other time that I checked it. So I just tried to put it in place when I knew the tumbler would be falling slowly, and it was easy. Maybe it was just a fluke, but I was still pretty proud of myself.... but, I'm not going to save over that save game from before the prison because I still have all of those guards to get past.

[Staind204]

I have a question


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Well I was doing quests and I ran into another Oblivion gate so I ran in and shut it down. Are these just part of the main story (meaning you have to do them or are they optional?) I know you're suppose to shut down the gates but is there a "MAIN QUEST" mission for these or do you just go find them? After I took the stone and closed it I didnt get a "mission complete" or anything, I just got that stone in my inventory. Thanks!

[zewone]

where do you buy lockpicks? After about the 5th store in imperial city I shouted "where the muthafuckin lockpicks at!?!?, and side cocked my bow at the shopkeeper. It didn't end well.
The only people I know that sell them is the Dark Brotherhood and Theif guild members. Of course you have to be a member too.

[pimpinc333]

So does anyone know if its a good idea for me to become a Vampire?

[Arikado]

So does anyone know if its a good idea for me to become a Vampire?

If I remember correctly from glancing through the guide, you get a +5 bonus to certain attributes, but in order to maintain your state, you have to drink blood (obviously). If you don't, when you go out into the sun, you'll start to lose health slowly and get fatigued much quicker.

[VanillaGorilla]

Speaking of picking locks, I am really starting to get the hang of it. I can pick any type of lock within 5-7 tries. So needless to say, I'm robbing every store blind, then selling all the merchandise to Ongar. Awesome. I just got enough to buy that crappy house on the Waterfront, so now I plan on just dropping off all my regular belongings at my house before I go on mass looting sprees.

[Calamityuponthee]

Speaking of picking locks, I am really starting to get the hang of it. I can pick any type of lock within 5-7 tries. So needless to say, I'm robbing every store blind, then selling all the merchandise to Ongar. Awesome. I just got enough to buy that crappy house on the Waterfront, so now I plan on just dropping off all my regular belongings at my house before I go on mass looting sprees.

Where is Ongar? I'd like to sell my stolen shit also, heh.

[jer7583]

I have recently started looting copous amounts of goods as well.. its fun stuff.

[SteveMcQ]

Gotta find a thief guild or something so I can hopefully raise my lockpicking skills. Even the 3 bar ones give me problems. What's the way to join that guild?

[Superstar]

Gotta find a thief guild or something so I can hopefully raise my lockpicking skills. Even the 3 bar ones give me problems. What's the way to join that guild?

Steal something, and get cought. Then they should come to you. Thats what I did anyways

[VanillaGorilla]

Where is Ongar? I'd like to sell my stolen shit also, heh.

He is in Borus, but you need to be a member of the Thieves Guild for him to buy your hot stuff.

[rabbitt]

I've been playing about 10 hours, and I am loving this game. I've gotten over the draw-distance pop-ins on the overworld.

I'm a thief. I recently broke out of jail (I'm lvl. 4) and started to leave, when I got captured.

BTW, anyone know what to kill the fish in the lake with for the man in Waye?

[RedvsBlue]

I know I'm not the only one who started out the game with the mindset that I was going to enjoy every aspect of it so I didn't plan on using the auto travel. That changed when I figured out how freakin long it took to get from town to town, even with a damn horse.

I think the thing that pisses me off the most is how easy it is to get arrested. I was at an Inn and I accidently hit the "A" button on an item and picked it up. Some bitch screamed and called me a thief. I was so tempted to slice the bitch in half but I didn't want to make things worse for myself. As soon as I get outside, sure enough, let's go to jail!

[2Fast]

How are you guys getting into shops and stealing stuff without getting caught by the guards? No matter how far away from a guard I am, how stealthy I am, or how fast I do it, the guard always comes in the shop and catches me.

[aaa]

How are you guys getting into shops and stealing stuff without getting caught by the guards? No matter how far away from a guard I am, how stealthy I am, or how fast I do it, the guard always comes in the shop and catches me.

Same thing with me. Its been the only big problem with the game so far for me. It is damn annoying. :bomb:

[Technique]

So I joined the Thieves Guild just now. I followed that woman who was running off and right as she was about to grab the diary, I snagged it and then stole some lock picks from her :). The pirates got mad at me when I approached them, so I boarded their ship without them noticing (jumped) and took a lot of crap. I was trying to open the lock to the "Main Booty", but I couldn't quite do it. Where do I find Ongar?

BTW, for people looking for locks, I remember seeing a guy named like Shady John or something outside of the imperiel city and he sold a bunch of "shady" stuff including lock picks.

[kelso]

I am afraid to start playing because I won't be able to stop.

[pimpinc333]

How are you guys getting into shops and stealing stuff without getting caught by the guards? No matter how far away from a guard I am, how stealthy I am, or how fast I do it, the guard always comes in the shop and catches me.

I go into Stealth mode. When the Eye in stealth mode is not lite up I steal when its lite though that means someone is lookign at you so don't steal.

Tech- Onger is in Borum. Follow your arrow guide on your radar to him.

[Scorch]

So I joined the dark brotherhood. I had to go to the inn to kill that guy, and on my way, a huge ogre attacked my horse. I jumped off, the Ogre bitch slapped my horse and my horse took off. Fine. I decided to fight. Crap. I got knocked around. Here comes two imps shooting lightning.

I hop on top a rock and fire steel arrows down into the Ogre. About 15 enter him, he doesn't die. I make a break for it. I get down to like | | that much health, and cast a minor healing spell on me. I saw an inn/tavern/bar. I ran in. I immediately began healing and hid behind the counter. The ogre bust through. The two people at the bar and the bartender (that's just what I call them) jumped up (one person at the bar jumped up so fast she knocked stuff off the bar) and began beating the shit out of him with their swords. He died in a few seconds while I stepped back and laughed my ass off.

[rxdoga]

So I joined the dark brotherhood. I had to go to the inn to kill that guy, and on my way, a huge ogre attacked my horse. I jumped off, the Ogre bitch slapped my horse and my horse took off. Fine. I decided to fight. Crap. I got knocked around. Here comes two imps shooting lightning.

I hop on top a rock and fire steel arrows down into the Ogre. About 15 enter him, he doesn't die. I make a break for it. I get down to like | | that much health, and cast a minor healing spell on me. I saw an inn/tavern/bar. I ran in. I immediately began healing and hid behind the counter. The ogre bust through. The two people at the bar and the bartender (that's just what I call them) jumped up (one person at the bar jumped up so fast she knocked stuff off the bar) and began beating the shit out of him with their swords. He died in a few seconds while I stepped back and laughed my ass off.

Goodtimes man goodtimes.

[Staind204]

Well i finally found a vampire, damn they are tough!

[tigerjh81]

This game is evil way too addicting! shit i accidently grab something from mage guild and got banned..now i have to find some stupid flowers and stuff to remove my suspension... lame

[ZombieHendrix]

I knew I shouldn't have bought this today, it was all I did......its even more addicting than morrowind

[Scorch]

Dunno if you guys know this or not, but if you need to get to a city, go to the map, put the cursor over an icon in the city (like an inn), and hit A - it warps you right there.

[AshesofWake]

Dunno if you guys know this or not, but if you need to get to a city, go to the map, put the cursor over an icon in the city (like an inn), and hit A - it warps you right there.


:rofl:


anyways, anybody know if there's a way to quick save?

[Scorch]

:rofl:


anyways, anybody know if there's a way to quick save?


..it automatically quicksaves for you.

fuck the Argonian race - I can't even kill wolves in five swings. Piece of shit race. I'm going to start over with a Dark Elf.

[kelso]

I am afraid to start playing because I won't be able to stop.
well i just played for almost four hours, time to go to sleep. Also does anyone know where i can find ecotplasm?

[2Fast]

Dammit, my game keeps glitching while this prisoner and a guard are talking, so the guard just stands in the same place forever. I could just kill the guard, but then I would forfeit a sweet bonus. Dammit.

[Brak]

Dunno if you guys know this or not, but if you need to get to a city, go to the map, put the cursor over an icon in the city (like an inn), and hit A - it warps you right there.

The comical irony in this is overwhelming.

[pimpinc333]

Dammit, my game keeps glitching while this prisoner and a guard are talking, so the guard just stands in the same place forever. I could just kill the guard, but then I would forfeit a sweet bonus. Dammit.

No your ok the guard I guessing Supossed to stay there. Sneak and Open your gate. Get your Bow out and shot the Hit right in the face. Done Deal Guard won't even blink.

Well right now im in a pretty bad ass cave crushing Skeletons that have really good weapons. Everyone I kill they drop a weapon worth 800-1600 gold. Not bad for free stuff while I level.

[Brak]

well i just played for almost four hours, time to go to sleep. Also does anyone know where i can find ecotplasm?

Kill some ghosts in one of the forts / dungeons / caves, and search their... "bodies".

[kelso]

Kill some ghosts in one of the forts / dungeons / caves, and search their... "bodies".
thanks

[2Fast]

No your ok the guard I guessing Supossed to stay there. Sneak and Open your gate. Get your Bow out and shot the Hit right in the face. Done Deal Guard won't even blink.

Whew! Thanks, I thought it was glitching because when I passed a certain part of the cell, the guard and the prisoner wouldn't finish their conversation (like they did when I just stood around. Didn't even think to use my bow, thanks a bunch.

[jer7583]

Does anyone else have issues with the game freezing when you walk around the oustide/overworld for too long? My 360 just starts making some louder noises and everything stops. It used to happen with Ghost Recon and Fight Night too.. No blinking lights or anything.. just stops.

I think it's time to cash in on that $40 GameCrazy year warranty.

[Brak]

Does anyone else have issues with the game freezing when you walk around the oustide/overworld for too long? My 360 just starts making some louder noises and everything stops. It used to happen with Ghost Recon and Fight Night too.. No blinking lights or anything.. just stops.

I think it's time to cash in on that $40 GameCrazy year warranty.

Nope. Haven't heard of it, either.

[AshesofWake]

no that's auto save, i mean quick save, that means save anywhere really fast, without going to the menu


just finished the Arena quest, first part, got the Grand Champion award, freaking haaaaaard, at least for my class, thief....

[A7las]

Does anyone else have issues with the game freezing when you walk around the oustide/overworld for too long? My 360 just starts making some louder noises and everything stops. It used to happen with Ghost Recon and Fight Night too.. No blinking lights or anything.. just stops.

I think it's time to cash in on that $40 GameCrazy year warranty.

Does it usually happen after the game flashes "loading area"? Mine freezes for a few seconds if I'm moving forward too quickly when the game is trying to do that "invisible" loading (without a loading screen). It's like the game isn't quite ready for me to be where I am so it freezes for a few seconds and loads the area. It's a little frustrating, but everyone is dealing with this right? Or at least most quick characters? If not, maybe I should think about cashing in my Best Buy warranty...

[spoo]

Does it usually happen after the game flashes "loading area"? Mine freezes for a few seconds if I'm moving forward too quickly when the game is trying to do that "invisible" loading (without a loading screen). It's like the game isn't quite ready for me to be where I am so it freezes for a few seconds and loads the area. It's a little frustrating, but everyone is dealing with this right? Or at least most quick characters? If not, maybe I should think about cashing in my Best Buy warranty...
Yea mine does this all the time.

[Brak]

Does it usually happen after the game flashes "loading area"? Mine freezes for a few seconds if I'm moving forward too quickly when the game is trying to do that "invisible" loading (without a loading screen). It's like the game isn't quite ready for me to be where I am so it freezes for a few seconds and loads the area. It's a little frustrating, but everyone is dealing with this right? Or at least most quick characters? If not, maybe I should think about cashing in my Best Buy warranty...

Ohhh... that. Everyone experiences it.

[A7las]

Ohhh... that. Everyone experiences it.

Well.. I guess it's bad that it happens, but good that I'm not the only one. Though, it's a testament to how great the game is that I don't even care about problems like that.

[Scorch]

Oh yeah. Dark Elf is muuuuuuuuuuuuch better.

[pimpinc333]

Oh yeah. Dark Elf is muuuuuuuuuuuuch better.

What Major stats are you using? Did you do a custom job?

[Tha Xecutioner]

Is it me or is this game extremely easy? I chose Dark Elf and have almost no fighting stats, yet I kill any gaurd in 2 hits and I can take on at least 8 people/creatures at once. Oh, and I learned not to be a vampire just yet, but I will definitely become one once my main quests are done. I have a question, though, are there only 16 Oblivion Gates? I have 14 or 15 done so far.

[Chacrana]

I became a warrior in the fighting arena... the combat in this game is wicked good... This is probably the best melee combat I've seen in a first person game.

[pimpinc333]

Is it me or is this game extremely easy? I chose Dark Elf and have almost no fighting stats, yet I kill any gaurd in 2 hits and I can take on at least 8 people/creatures at once. Oh, and I learned not to be a vampire just yet, but I will definitely become one once my main quests are done. I have a question, though, are there only 16 Oblivion Gates? I have 14 or 15 done so far.

Wow. I have closed Zero Gates so far :( . But I did manage to complete about 25 quests which isn't bad. Also at Level 17 so When I do start to do the gates hopefully that will make it easier for my Thief.

[spoo]

Is it just me or are the Solid Snake sneaking around (spy) quests lame and a chore to complete?

[Roufuss]

Also at Level 17 so When I do start to do the gates hopefully that will make it easier for my Thief.

You do know the game scales to your level, right?

[seanr1221]

I'm a dark elf and not having THAT easy of a time. I closed one gate, did a few guild quests here and there, and now in the story I'm at...


The part where you join the blades in that snowy place after you bring Martin to safety

Oh and I'm only a level 4 :oops:

[Tha Xecutioner]

Wow. I have closed Zero Gates so far :( . But I did manage to complete about 25 quests which isn't bad. Also at Level 17 so When I do start to do the gates hopefully that will make it easier for my Thief.

Yeah, the gates are pretty cool, and some are even a small type of puzzle because you have to figure out how to open gates and bridges and caves and what not. I definitely recommend the Arena to anyone who is playing who has decent fighting skills in the game. Very fun plus the reward you get once you are Arena Grand Champion is awesome (even though it looks non-masculine). I wish there was an online Arena that you could compete against your friends in, I'd love to test out my character against anyone else.

[zewone]

just finished the Arena quest, first part, got the Grand Champion award, freaking haaaaaard, at least for my class, thief....
I don't know what you're talking about. Took me about 20 minutes to go through the whole Arena story line with my THF. From pit dog to Grand Champion. I got some super enchanted bow and marksman gear(I've done over 70 quests...which is a lot right now, don't know which quest it was from) which kills everything in the arena with two arrows.

Is it me or is this game extremely easy? I chose Dark Elf and have almost no fighting stats, yet I kill any gaurd in 2 hits and I can take on at least 8 people/creatures at once.
If you are finding the fights too easy and want more of a challenge, you can up the difficulty at any time in the options menu.

Quick question - How do I get diesases/curses off of me? The loading screens mention praying at one of the chapels. Everytime I try that damn altar tells me to repent for my sins. I don't have any bounty on my head at the moment so whats up with that?

[Pure Apathy]

I'm up to level 10 right now, I really liked the zero visibility quest.

[KwanzaaTimmy]

Is it me or is this game extremely easy? I chose Dark Elf and have almost no fighting stats, yet I kill any gaurd in 2 hits and I can take on at least 8 people/creatures at once. Oh, and I learned not to be a vampire just yet, but I will definitely become one once my main quests are done. I have a question, though, are there only 16 Oblivion Gates? I have 14 or 15 done so far.


Check the difficulty slider in game X. See where it's at if you think it's a little too easy for you-- for some reason mine was all the way up when I started my guy, the first two rats killed me.

[rabbitt]

I've found this game too hard, if anything. Imps can kill me in no-time, and it usually takes me 15+ arrows or sword swipes. I am a thief Khajiin (or whatever the race is called) and the first Obilivion gate was super-frustrating because I had to heal at least 5 times per fight.

Any tips?

[zewone]

Any tips?
Lower the difficulty in the options menu.

[RedvsBlue]

Word of advice, NEVER allow yourself to catch vampirism. The quest to cure it is fucking annoying as hell.

[doubledown]

Well, I finally played it today....took a Dark Elf into combat. I made it out of the sewers, wandered around for a bit and that was about it. I'm on my way to deliver the amulet. Seems like I might be OVERwhelmed by this game. I'm not a BIG RPG fan, but I MIGHT be able to get into this. I just have to learn what everything is. I enjoyed FABLE, but it was a bit easier to follow than this. We'll see.....

Good Luck to myself.

[Tha Xecutioner]

I've had the slider at 3/4 full since the start..maybe I need to max it out then.

[rabbitt]

I lowered the difficulty on the 'secret painting' mission. Fucking trolls made me pull my hair out.

[momadaboo]

Well so far only great reviews:




Official Xbox Magazine 4/1/2006 9.5 out of 10 95.0%
GamePro 3/24/2006 4.5 out of 5 90.0%
Eurogamer 3/24/2006 10 out of 10 100.0%
TeamXBOX 3/23/2006 9.5 out of 10 95.0%
Games Radar 3/22/2006 10 out of 10 100.0%
Yahoo! Games 3/23/2006 5 out of 5 100.0%
GameDaily 3/21/2006 4.5 out of 5 90.0%
UGO 3/24/2006 A 95.0%
Xbox 360 Advanced 3/22/2006 9.3 out of 10 93.0%

That's damn good.

[jkircos]

What is the best way to gain levels early on? I barely find anything to fight in the wild. I have never played any of the ES games before so I am a little lost.

[Chacrana]

I found the random dungeons best for levelling up... and of course the first Oblivion gate. Remember to sleep in order to level up.

[Genocidal]

I know that enemies scale up with your level, but is it only total level or level of your skills? Say, for example, that I'm level 4 or 5 with all my skills levelled up to Journeyman level -- anyone know which level set they scale up with?

[pimpinc333]

You do know the game scales to your level, right?

Sure But now I have more life and a stronger blade. I went back to the beginning to fight creatures that gave me trouble in the early levels and I just about 1-2 hit them now in which they used to take 11-15 hits. So it really doesnt scale up to your level. Unless the main questing does.

Word of advice, NEVER allow yourself to catch vampirism. The quest to cure it is fucking annoying as hell.

I wasn't aware that going into a church to pray and cure it was considered annoying. :) JK JK JK Yea if you get it just go into a church and pray......Vampirism is all gone then.

[2Fast]

Wow, Gamespot.com gave it a 9.6, thats an almost unheard of score from them.

[mmn]

I'm actually having some trouble getting money in this game. I'm a mage and I'm playing it pretty "safely" so I haven't been robbing any stores or anything. Hopefully enemies will have some gold on them or else I'm never going to get anywhere.

[pimpinc333]

I'm actually having some trouble getting money in this game. I'm a mage and I'm playing it pretty "safely" so I haven't been robbing any stores or anything. Hopefully enemies will have some gold on them or else I'm never going to get anywhere.

They really don't at the point where I am now. But they are starting to drop valueable weapons and armor that you can sell for money. I say you should start playing it not safe and join the Thief's Guild. Then steal all the items and weapons you want then sell them.

[AshesofWake]

I wasn't aware that going into a church to pray and cure it was considered annoying. :) JK JK JK Yea if you get it just go into a church and pray......Vampirism is all gone then.


weak symptoms can be cured in 3 days within you getting it, if you get full on vampirism after the 3rd day, the quest you have to go on to reverse it is a pain in the ass.

[AshesofWake]

I'm actually having some trouble getting money in this game. I'm a mage and I'm playing it pretty "safely" so I haven't been robbing any stores or anything. Hopefully enemies will have some gold on them or else I'm never going to get anywhere.

fight in the Arena, i think i made about 5 or 6 thousand gold by completing it.

[2Fast]

IGN gave it a 9.3, must not be as good as Jade Empire lolz. Bastards.

[Pure Apathy]

How do I buy the shack for sale next to the Imperial City water district?

[SteveMcQ]

Damn, I'm spending way too much time on this game. All this wandering around though doesn't really help my level. I think 7 hours in and I'm only level 2. Anyway, a few questions:

If you leave behind items, do they usually stay there? I dropped off some stuff at the Weyan Priory (sp?) and also in the abandoned house in Chibodryl (sp?). Or will I have to buy my own house?

Speaking of...how do I buy that house for sale by the river in Chibodryl?

Gotta try out for the Thief's Guild soon I think. Though my lockpicking skills are only at 34 right now and everytime I see a lone person in a back alley I can't bring myself to pickpocket them. There have been a few that I've wanted to just whack in a back alley though for their attitude.

Speaking of murder, damn that's one creepy spot--the back door to the Dark Brotherhood. The music and the atmosphere. Though I can't get in just quite yet. Guess I'm gonna have to find me a target if I decide to go that route.

[Technique]

Played some more tonight. I am now a footpad in the thieves guild after doing the first quest and I found another Oblivion gate. I also went through that dungeon you first see when you come out of the sewers.

I got a side quest in the temple district of the imperial city. Some guy's wife came up to me and asked me to meet her husband at this other guy's house. It turns out theres a group of 3 vampire hunters that want me to help them hunt down this guy that they saw kill someone. Sounds fun.

I went into the Arena for the first time and won my first battle. I thought it was going to be like Gladiator with a big arena and a lot of people in the stand cheering and all that stuff, from what I could see there was only like 3 guys. Does the Arena ever become "packed"?

[SteveMcQ]

Does the Arena ever become "packed"?Not from what I saw. Maybe the part after you complete the Grand Champion it picks up, but I never saw too many people in the crowds. Not in the Gladiator type level anyway.

[Chacrana]

Wow, Gamespot.com gave it a 9.6, thats an almost unheard of score from them.

I can't even remember the last PC game that got that kind of score from them. Wow got a 9.5 but this is higher and a single player RPG... which automatically makes it one of the best things ever.

[Calamityuponthee]

Does the Arena ever become "packed"?

I heard some cheering on my last two fights... otherwise, nope.

So I'm only about 2 hours into the main story... yet, I've:

Bought about 5 houses, racked up nearly 30k gold, completed the Arena, became the master of the Dark brotherhood. Level 9 with pretty good gear.

Think it's about time I beat the game, heh.

[Brak]

Anyone know of a specific place I take my weapons to get the magic recharged?

I know one you compleye the Mage Guild guests, you can join the Arcane University and do it there, but is there anyone who does it for gold now?

[Scorch]

Well, that last arena fight (to become the champion, not the grand champion) was a bit anticlimactic. You fight a swordsman, archer and wizard/spellcaster. You get the boar to help out. All three charged at me. I swung at the archer and swordsman, the boar charged at the wizard and killed her (which is weird, because it's not set on easy). The archer backed down. I swung a few times on the swordsman, and again, the boar charged, hit the swordsman from behind and killed her. The archer came up from the tunnel (he had retreated down there) and, again, was promptly killed by the boar.

I need to figure out a way to record my game, the most random things ever happen in my game.

[dafoomie]

I think I screwed up the mage guild recommendation quest. In Choroll, you have to retrieve a book, and you can either give it to the guildmaster and get the recommendation or give it to this other lady outside, and you get a spell. Or, you can get the recommendation, steal it, and then give it to the lady again. But, I don't seem to have that recommendation, and theres no way to get it now.

The book and quest are called Fingers of the Mountain.

[Genocidal]

What exactly have you done for the quest so far?

If you give her the book first, you can still get the recommendation by stealing it back from her room at the Inn.

[dafoomie]

I went back to my old save point and tried just giving the mage guy the book and telling the girl I wouldn't steal it, and I still didn't get the recommendation. He said he'd do it, but it still wasn't done.

I tried stealing it back, but theres no option to talk about it at all.

Currently, what I did was give the mage guild guy the book, and supposedly I got the recommendation. Then I stole the book from his room and gave it to the girl, she gave me the notes, and I went to the mountain, got the spell, and closed that quest. There was an option to talk about the book right after I gave it to him, but when I stole it back from her just in case, there was no option.

I've done so much since this point that I'd be better off just starting a new character than going back to the old save point. Its one of those things that really makes me want to put a game down and not pick it up for a long time.

[cleaver]

I created a class for my dark elf character, Biggus Dickus, that was strong in magic and thievery. He is a Negromancer.

[pimpinc333]

Anyone know of a specific place I take my weapons to get the magic recharged?

I know one you compleye the Mage Guild guests, you can join the Arcane University and do it there, but is there anyone who does it for gold now?

Talk to one of the people in the Mage's Guild. They will have it in there Action bar, it's called "Recharge". It is pretty expensive compared to when you repair armor.

[Luthien]

I created a class for my dark elf character, Biggus Dickus, that was strong in magic and thievery. He is a Negromancer.

He has a wife, you know...

[doubledown]

I was playing last night....finally trying to get into it, and I got a DAMN DIRTY DISC ERROR. luckily it autosaved right before it....but then it was running slowly. I think I had to clear the cache....but I was annoyed. Not sure what happened, but DDE seem to be more common lately for me.

[Ahadi]

I created a class for my dark elf character, Biggus Dickus, that was strong in magic and thievery. He is a Negromancer.

This is probably the funniest thing I'm going to read all day. If you don't mind, I'm tossing that in my sig.

But anyway, I like the way the combat is in the game, fighting is so much better! And I've already killed 2 guards and am still at level 1. Any idea how to raise your character level? And where the hell can I find a vampire?

[MysticMike01]

Well, I'm about a level 5, now. I'm a Dark Elf. I just closed my first Oblivion portal, and killed the bad guys at the Wernon Pyroy(sp?) who stole the amulet, and I have to take the guy up to the snowy place. I left him there, though, and I'm gonna go try to become a Dark Brotherhood member, and just do some other stuff.

If I wasn't a Dark Elf, I would have NEVER survived the first Oblivion portal. Their Ancestor Guardian spell saved my ass many times. Its the spell where you can make a ghost type guy come out and shoot some sort of mysticall ball attack at the enemies. It really helped. And the Dark Elves also have a high resistance to fire. Thank god, because EVERYONE in that portal was shootin fire at me. Funny thing. The first guy I met in the portal was pretty cool, and it seemed like he might be in there for the long haul with me. Well, we came upon a bridge, with a bad guy standing on it, and the guy I was traveling with ran across. Right as he reached the guy, all these rocks from the cliff above crashed down on both of them, killing them. I was like, ".........o....k." It was pretty funny, though, although I probably could have used that guy.

[Brak]

Talk to one of the people in the Mage's Guild. They will have it in there Action bar, it's called "Recharge". It is pretty expensive compared to when you repair armor.

Thanks. I figured it out (finally) a few hours ago, when I was playing from 1 AM to 10 AM (before work). Holy fuck; that's a long time! I've clocked in 24 hours so far... Cripes. I think this is the most I've played video games within a week... and the week ain't over yet!

Anyway...

Quest questions!

Has anyone else found that rare bottle of wine that prompts a quest? I can't recall the name and can't check (I'm at work :( ), but I remember "smash" being in it's name.

Anyway, and this doesn't spoil much, it prompts a quest of merely "try to find out more info" on the bottle of wine. No location, no nothin'. And, to boot, I can't remember where I found it and I can't remember where I put it.

I lost a bulk of my unused (but good) items because I took a bedroom in one of the mage guilds (that became unoccupied, because of a mission -- I don't want to spoil it), and slapped some of my items in there. I went back a few in-game days later, and my shit was gone and replaced with somebody else's shit. I think the bottle was in there. I'm hoping the same wine can be found elsewhere.

I skimmed through the guide and didn't find dick in the Misc. Quest section or the Freeform Quests.

[Sk8erlink7]

I just started playing this last night, and I must say that I feel a bit overwhelmed. I've never played an Elder Scrolls game before, so everything is a bit new to me. Any tips for a beginner like me?

[Arikado]

I just started playing this last night, and I must say that I feel a bit overwhelmed. I've never played an Elder Scrolls game before, so everything is a bit new to me. Any tips for a beginner like me?

Just have fun with it. Run around, explore everything, talk to everyone, join all the guilds. When you feel comfortable, you can start to tackle the main quest if you'd like to.

[pimpinc333]

Just have fun with it. Run around, explore everything, talk to everyone, join all the guilds. When you feel comfortable, you can start to tackle the main quest if you'd like to.

Also I say to stop the overwhleming feeling do 1 quest at a time. The cool thing of Oblivion is the Arrows on the radar. You can choose a quest and it basically tells you where to go to help you out so your not wondering around for 2 hours tring to find someone/thing.

[zewone]

Anyone know of a specific place I take my weapons to get the magic recharged?
Soul gems.

[mmn]

I'm getting really annoyed. I'm a level 5, about 9 hours in, and so far I've got 1300 gold and complete shit for weapons and armor. Damn game.

[SteveMcQ]

At least you're 3 levels ahead of me with about the same time played mmn.

Can anyone explain the whole interaction/bribing system in the game? I really don't get it at all. I get reading the people's faces and choosing what they like, but then it gets to the wedge that they don't like. So I have to hit "A" there? I have to hit "A" at every wedge? I don't really get it.

[Technique]

I just completed a quest about vampire hunting that started from a guy in the Temple District of the Imperial City. A really fun quest. I won't spoil the whole thing, but I will tell you that you get a cool magic ring as a reward and if you kill a vampire and bring their vampire dust from their corpses' to the main guy of the "Order", he will give you 250 gold per dust. So after completing the quest I got 1000 gold and a nice magical ring.

[Brak]

Soul gems.

Can't make 'em yet, as far as I can tell. I think I need more magic training, or some trash.

[Brak]

At least you're 3 levels ahead of me with about the same time played mmn.

Can anyone explain the whole interaction/bribing system in the game? I really don't get it at all. I get reading the people's faces and choosing what they like, but then it gets to the wedge that they don't like. So I have to hit "A" there? I have to hit "A" at every wedge? I don't really get it.

You want to hit "A" on every wedge, yes. The ones they like the least, you want to try and have the smallest wedge percentages fall in those two places. The two they like the most, you want the largest wedges to fall on those. You have to try and choose wisely, as the wedges turn with every selection -- you do get one free spin, however, by pressing X.

[RedvsBlue]

I just completed a quest about vampire hunting that started from a guy in the Temple District of the Imperial City. A really fun quest. I won't spoil the whole thing, but I will tell you that you get a cool magic ring as a reward and if you kill a vampire and bring their vampire dust from their corpses' to the main guy of the "Order", he will give you 250 gold per dust. So after completing the quest I got 1000 gold and a nice magical ring.


Did you make sure that none of the vampires bit you? If you caught vampirism (starts out as hemo-something or other) then you're in for a world of pain-in-the-ass-ness in order to cure it.

[Scorch]

I was playing last night....finally trying to get into it, and I got a DAMN DIRTY DISC ERROR. luckily it autosaved right before it....but then it was running slowly. I think I had to clear the cache....but I was annoyed. Not sure what happened, but DDE seem to be more common lately for me.

HAHA! you really are the Slidecage of the 360. I'm not suprised anymore :P Seriously, send that system back to MS (again) and get another one.

Can anyone explain the whole interaction/bribing system in the game? I really don't get it at all. I get reading the people's faces and choosing what they like, but then it gets to the wedge that they don't like. So I have to hit "A" there? I have to hit "A" at every wedge? I don't really get it.

Think of the wedges as 0, 20, 50 and 100 percent (the sizes). You want to get the 0 and 20 wedges on the frown faces and the 50 and 100 wedges on the happy ones.

The object is to get that middle # to 100%. If you get the big wedges on the unhappy faces, the number goes down. If you get the little wedges on the angry faces and the big wedges on the happy faces, the number goes up.

Or you could just pay/bribe them.

/edit: Yeah, pretty much the same thing Brak said.

you do get one free spin, however, by pressing X.

Not true in some cases. My Argonian got the free spin, but my elf doesn't.

[Brak]

Not true in some cases. My Argonian got the free spin, but my elf doesn't.

Hmm. You may need a high level in Speechcraft, then. You'd probably be able to get the free spin once your Speechcraft advances.

[Scorch]

Hmm. You may need a high level in Speechcraft, then. You'd probably be able to get the free spin once your Speechcraft advances.

That's what I figured. I've been working on that as the elf but I still haven't got it. I hope I get it soon, that free spin helped out a ton.

[momadaboo]

Just got done playing this game for several hours and holy **** is it good!

[billyG]

Quest questions!

Has anyone else found that rare bottle of wine that prompts a quest? I can't recall the name and can't check (I'm at work :( ), but I remember "smash" being in it's name.

Anyway, and this doesn't spoil much, it prompts a quest of merely "try to find out more info" on the bottle of wine. No location, no nothin'. And, to boot, I can't remember where I found it and I can't remember where I put it.

I lost a bulk of my unused (but good) items because I took a bedroom in one of the mage guilds (that became unoccupied, because of a mission -- I don't want to spoil it), and slapped some of my items in there. I went back a few in-game days later, and my shit was gone and replaced with somebody else's shit. I think the bottle was in there. I'm hoping the same wine can be found elsewhere.

I skimmed through the guide and didn't find dick in the Misc. Quest section or the Freeform Quests.
pg 217 of your guide the quest is "a venerable vintage" the quest giver is at the wawnett inn which is just west outside the imperial city.

[zewone]

Can't make 'em yet, as far as I can tell. I think I need more magic training, or some trash.
I find them all the time. You can break in to magic stores or guilds and find them laying around.

[Brak]

pg 217 of your guide the quest is "a venerable vintage" the quest giver is at the wawnett inn which is just west outside the imperial city.

Thanks. (I checked, and it's page 271, actually.)

I was concerned that I wouldn't be able to find another bottle. My mild-OCD was driving me insane.

[Brak]

I find them all the time. You can break in to magic stores or guilds and find them laying around.

Oh, yeah. I got a dickload of them... but don't I need to fill them with magic / souls first, or something like that? I don't believe I'm able to do so.

[zewone]

I just found out the hard way that the enemies do indeed level up with you. I tried the Save Kvatch quest at level 8 or so. Got my ass whupped. I'm level 17 now went back to it and guess what? The little dinosaurs and Human Torch ladies were gone. In there place was 3 new kinds of enemies I had never seen before. An "Ice Hulk", "Buff-as-hell Alligator man", and (my favorite) "Huge ass blackwidow spider lady". WAY tougher than before, still managed to beat it though.

[zewone]

Oh, yeah. I got a dickload of them... but don't I need to fill them with magic / souls first, or something like that? I don't believe I'm able to do so.
I'm not exactly sure how they work. I usually sell them. I just found out they recharge magic weapons from one of the loading screens.

[SteveMcQ]

Think of the wedges as 0, 20, 50 and 100 percent (the sizes). You want to get the 0 and 20 wedges on the frown faces and the 50 and 100 wedges on the happy ones.

The object is to get that middle # to 100%. If you get the big wedges on the unhappy faces, the number goes down. If you get the little wedges on the angry faces and the big wedges on the happy faces, the number goes up.

Or you could just pay/bribe them.

/edit: Yeah, pretty much the same thing Brak said.

Not true in some cases. My Argonian got the free spin, but my elf doesn't.Thanks Brak and Scorch. I guess I'll just go around and talk to villagers to practice it.

So does your speechcraft skill go up with every use or only if the rating of the person you talk to goes up meaning a successfull attempt?

[Brak]

Thanks Brak and Scorch. I guess I'll just go around and talk to villagers to practice it.

So does your speechcraft skill go up with every use or only if the rating of the person you talk to goes up meaning a successfull attempt?

I think the exp. goes up merely for attempting it, much like hitting enemies (even if you hit their shield, etc.). I'm 90% certain of that...

Remember that the longer you hesitate, the more the rating decreases. It drops a point every couple of seconds (it might be one second, actually). Don't feel rushed, though, because if you nail them with something they like, it adds quite a few points.

[dafoomie]

Has anyone actually completed the mages guild recommendation quests and gained access to the Arcane University? I'm still having problems, and if its just me, I'll just make a new character and start all over. How did you get the recommendation from Choroll?

[mmn]

Has anyone actually completed the mages guild recommendation quests and gained access to the Arcane University? I'm still having problems, and if its just me, I'll just make a new character and start all over. How did you get the recommendation from Choroll?

You have to give the Mage Guild leader guy the book you find on Cloud Top in the "charred remains". I didn't even bother trying to give it to the girl or steal it back from the guild to give to her because I wanted the recommendation.

[dafoomie]

You have to give the Mage Guild leader guy the book you find on Cloud Top in the "charred remains". I didn't even bother trying to give it to the girl or steal it back from the guild to give to her because I wanted the recommendation.
I went back and tried that, too. I still didn't get the recommendation, even though he said he'd give it.

I'm screwed, I've done a ton of work since I was at that point, and theres no way to fix it.

[zewone]

I found out why I can't get my disease cured at temples. I have more infamy than fame. I read you can buy cure disease potions so this is what I'll do, once I find one. Hope this helps someone.

[Brak]

I found out why I can't get my disease cured at temples. I have more infamy than fame. I read you can buy cure disease potions so this is what I'll do, once I find one. Hope this helps someone.

Mix mandrake root and Elf cup cap to make "Cure Disease" potion, if you have those two shits.

There are Elf cup cap plants near Gold Coast near Anvil and West Weald.

Mandrake are at some farms. Whitman farm and Odiil farm.

[doubledown]

HAHA! you really are the Slidecage of the 360. I'm not suprised anymore :P Seriously, send that system back to MS (again) and get another one.


Well, I played a bit more today and it was ok....weird, evil sheep maybe.

So, do any of the novice RPG people feel a bit overwhelmed by this game? I think I enjoy it, but it's almost TOO much of a commitment with this game. I like to finish my games and I feel I'll play this here and there, but never finish it....we'll see. I may just need a few more hours to play.

[zewone]

Mix mandrake root and Elf cup cap to make "Cure Disease" potion, if you have those two shits.

There are Elf cup cap plants near Gold Coast near Anvil and West Weald.

Mandrake are at some farms. Whitman farm and Odiil farm.
Okay, I got those two. When I try to brew them, it won't give me the option to "Create" (the X button). This is my first time making anything with this alchemy stuff so is there a step I'm missing? I also have all 4 tools for alchemy (I forget the names).