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

[jam3582]

The only time i've even encountered one was when I was in a cave once. Looked like a normal person, then it said I contracted vampirosa something or another.

Hmmm any idea which cave that was ?

[mmn]

Mine has frozen a few times but since it doesn't do it with any other game I know its not my 360.

[pimpinc333]

Mine has frozen a few times but since it doesn't do it with any other game I know its not my 360.

Sure but you remember the early Xbox's. Mine worked fine for 6 months that I used it until new games came out. Castle of Wolfenstein would freeze like crazy but Halo and all the earlier games worked. Also in that 6 month period my system was barely used maybe 15 total.

[KwanzaaTimmy]

Are you sure? I know I have 5 points in Blade and 5 in Athletics, and I haven't leveled up yet.


For my character: Breton Spellsword Custom, with the Apprentice Sign. It only requires 10 points in any of my skills combined to get the "You should find somewhere to rest to reflect upon what you have learned".

This could be due to the fact that my Major skills are actually quite low-- because I only use them to boost me up a level whenever I have the 3 +5 Bonuses I want.

I'm not sure if 10 is the standard, or different due to other factors.

Let me know guys, I'd appreciate any input.
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On a completely unrrelated note, if you find your game is loading slow or even freezing at certain points during the game, your best bet is to shut the console off, and then load it up again while holding a face button, doing so will erase the cache file that Oblivion is using on the HDD and will speed things up quite a bit. I don't know why they just didn't make it automatic after a certain amount of time-- but many people on the official boards have stated that this works relatively well.

Again, Hold one Face button (X, A,B, Y) at startup to remove the cache, you will not be notified that it is taking place, but it may help those that find things are slowing down for them.

[mmn]

Sure but you remember the early Xbox's. Mine worked fine for 6 months that I used it until new games came out. Castle of Wolfenstein would freeze like crazy but Halo and all the earlier games worked. Also in that 6 month period my system was barely used maybe 15 total.

I'm not really worried about it. I have a warranty.

[pimpinc333]

I'm not really worried about it. I have a warranty.

Good. It would be hard to imagine the 360's to have DDE's just like the Xbox's. You'd think they would do everything in there power to have this not happen again.

[doubledown]

I've got the DDE with this game a lot...it basically kicks me back to the Dashboard. I have a new system (my 3rd thus far).

I think it was just this game though...I know NBA froze one on me, but it froze....just got stuck and I had to power off.

[zewone]

I haven't experienced one DDE, but I almost got fucked out 50 achievement points for becoming Arch-Mage.

I hadn't regular-saved in awhile, just auto-save.

On my way back to tell everyone the good news I walk in the Arch-Mage lobby and it autosaves. As soon as I walk in though the scene triggered of me being proclaimed arch-mage, but no achievement unlocked.

Luckily the autosave took place literally one second before the conversation took place so I loaded it up and tried again.

Same thing. Tells me I'm arch-mage, but still no achievement. I'm getting a little worried this time so I shut down my console. Turn it back on and load up the autosave. This time it works. Guess third time is a charm.

[SteveMcQ]

where and when do the vampires start comming out ? do you unlock them with a quest or something ?
There are vampires in the Bloodworks in the sewers below the Imperial City. There's an entrance to the Bloodworks both through the sewers or through the basements of a couple of the stores. One of them, I think was the Best Defense and the other the alchemist shop.

[AshesofWake]

just finished the Main Quest, i actually didn't want to finish it, but I got sucked in and kept playing and it was over :cry:


BUT OH WELL, still have a shit load more stuff to do.

[dafoomie]

I'm not really worried about it. I have a warranty.
I don't, my 3 months just ran out and I never sent in the extended warranty card. I live on the edge.

[jam3582]

There are vampires in the Bloodworks in the sewers below the Imperial City. There's an entrance to the Bloodworks both through the sewers or through the basements of a couple of the stores. One of them, I think was the Best Defense and the other the alchemist shop.


ahhh awesome much appreciated thanks man

[SteveMcQ]

ahhh awesome much appreciated thanks manSure thing. Might take a while to get there though if you first go through the sewers (not the Imperial Prison, but the city sewer location--one entrance north of the Imperial City near the Arcane University). It's a pretty vast layout.

It freaked me out once I got into the Bloodworks though. At first, I was wondering why there was such unique "decorations" around. Then I snuck up on one dude, stealth killed him, and gasped when I realized while looting him that he was a vampire. It was a Barbarian Vampire Orc, too. Didn't know there could be such a thing.

[pimpinc333]

Alright I need a Bit O' Help. I just got a new fence to sell things to from the Thief's Guild but I can't remember who it is. Anyone know? The first one I have is Ongar.

[zewone]

Alright I need a Bit O' Help. I just got a new fence to sell things to from the Thief's Guild but I can't remember who it is. Anyone know? The first one I have is Ongar.
It's either the broad in Bravil (which I don't think you get that on yet) or a Lizard guy in Choral or Cheyednelelellele (however you spell that one).

P.S. You can still use Ongar if you want. He was the easiet to find and I used him through out the whole game.

[pimpinc333]

It's either the broad in Bravil (which I don't think you get that on yet) or a Lizard guy in Choral or Cheyednelelellele (however you spell that one).

P.S. You can still use Ongar if you want. He was the easiet to find and I used him through out the whole game.

Do the others pay more then 600 for stolen stuff?

[Genocidal]

Yep, each one has I think 200 more gold available -- of course, their Mercantile skills are also higher, so it depends on how much your loot is valued at as to whether or not it's really worth it.

[zewone]

Do the others pay more then 600 for stolen stuff?
Yeah, but not a lot more. The best fence only has 1500 gold to work with and I have items that are worth 15,000 so it sucks. I don't know what to do with the really expensive items.

I think this new one you're working with, probably has about 800 gold to work with.

[Abdullah2]

hey wat's up yall, this game really grows on you doesnt it. But I got 2 questions I couldnt find online:
-what does it mean when you get your afflictions banished at altars?
-when you see the stone with writing that connects a weapon to your hand(dagger for me), do yall just take it whenever you see one or would it be better to activate it only when you need it since it only does it once, or maybe it will give you better weapon later?
thanx

[cyberlian]

Possible spoilers, but a variety of ways to cheat...





























































For those of you that want to make 2 game saves, you can add an item cloning glitch that was discovered by a guy at gamefaqs yesterday morning to your money glitch (works on black soul gems and many, many other things). I've also used enchanted gear to achieve a constant chameleon effect, basicly "god mode" you can hit an enemy and it won't strike back, but it is good for stealing stuff. In testing it out, I found that I can kill a guard in front of another guard and nothing happens, but if you kill a mage you still get kicked out. Comine the chaeleon suit w/ the skeleton key w/ the money glictch, w/ the item glitch, w/ my grand black soul gems, I can do whatever I want (I can always take off my chameleon suit or go back to normal lock picks)


cloning topics
http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/genmessage.php?board=927345&topic=27294809
Easier way of doing it that was posted on the official elderscrolls forum
1. Draw back bow
2. Go to item menu w/ bow still drawn
3. "unequip the arrows that are equipped" (it will say that you can't)
4. select a different item category than weapons
5. Then you can go back to weapons or to another item category
6. Find the item you want to clone, and drop it
7. Leave the menu and the items should go flying on the ground

Some important notes
1.the number of clones of an item depends on the number of arrows (If you orginally had 15 arrows then you will clone 15 black soul gems that will go flying all over the ground)
2. Be careful with number of items you clone, the game can slow down to a crawl if you had 200 arrows and you clone one of the stones from the oblivion gates.
3. It does work on an item more than once

couple of images that show the result of the cloning

http://re-kwest.com/images/oblv46.JPG
http://re-kwest.com/images/oblv45.JPG
http://img117.imageshack.us/img117/5952/picture0016gx.jpg

[Kayden]

How do you know when you get the +5 bonus to the attribute? It has something to do with how many times you leveled a skill associated with that attribute, right? Is there a way to know or do you just have to save, sleep and then reload if its not right?

For my character: Breton Spellsword Custom, with the Apprentice Sign. It only requires 10 points in any of my skills combined to get the "You should find somewhere to rest to reflect upon what you have learned".

This could be due to the fact that my Major skills are actually quite low-- because I only use them to boost me up a level whenever I have the 3 +5 Bonuses I want.

I'm not sure if 10 is the standard, or different due to other factors.

Let me know guys, I'd appreciate any input.
--

On a completely unrrelated note, if you find your game is loading slow or even freezing at certain points during the game, your best bet is to shut the console off, and then load it up again while holding a face button, doing so will erase the cache file that Oblivion is using on the HDD and will speed things up quite a bit. I don't know why they just didn't make it automatic after a certain amount of time-- but many people on the official boards have stated that this works relatively well.

Again, Hold one Face button (X, A,B, Y) at startup to remove the cache, you will not be notified that it is taking place, but it may help those that find things are slowing down for them.

[A7las]

Well, I've run into my first major game bug. The bug occurs when I attempt to complete the Clavius Vile Daedra Shrine quest. When I try to give Clavius Vile the item he wanted me to find for him it removes the item and gives me a reward, but then the 360 freezes up. I've tried doing different things, but nothing seems to work. So I guess I'll just never complete the quest and hope that something like this doesn't happen again.

[jam3582]

ok now im at level 20 with strength at 68 and my sword is at 5 attack points , my question is this common cause it takes me five minutes just to kill stupid humans and even more to kill a freakin zombie.

[mmn]

ok now im at level 20 with strength at 68 and my sword is at 5 attack points , my question is this common cause it takes me five minutes just to kill stupid humans and even more to kill a freakin zombie.

If you find you're having trouble you can always turn down the difficulty until you're powered up a bit more.

[Kayden]

ok now im at level 20 with strength at 68 and my sword is at 5 attack points , my question is this common cause it takes me five minutes just to kill stupid humans and even more to kill a freakin zombie.

How long have you been using the sword? What kind of sword is it? What level is your blade skill? The Blades base north of Bruma has an armory you can take stuff from, as well as the imperial arena.

[Technique]

I just finished the Thieves Guild. Pretty cool ending. The last mission is so damn long and hard.

I also got the skeleton key!

[Staind204]

I found a bug in the game too...




**Spoilers**






During the Dark Brotherhood quests, you can take a sidequest from one of the other members. Later on you end up having to kill this guy BUT the quest never says "cant complete" or anything and the green marker still leads you to where the guy you killed SHOULD be . Now I have an active/current quest that I have no way of completing, it should just say failed or something .. but oh well not a big deal.

[Kayden]

Theres another quest like that for the Arena. The arena champion wants to to look something up for him, but to become arena champion yourself you have to kill him.


I found a bug in the game too...




**Spoilers**






During the Dark Brotherhood quests, you can take a sidequest from one of the other members. Later on you end up having to kill this guy BUT the quest never says "cant complete" or anything and the green marker still leads you to where the guy you killed SHOULD be . Now I have an active/current quest that I have no way of completing, it should just say failed or something .. but oh well not a big deal.

[pimpinc333]

Theres another quest like that for the Arena. The arena champion wants to to look something up for him, but to become arena champion yourself you have to kill him.

Yea. I got the quest when I first go there from him. I worked my way up to the fight with him but I remembered his quest so I hurried and did it before I beat him.

[SteveMcQ]

Are there any combat-intensive quests like the Arena that I can work on my blade skills with? I know you get the once-a-week fights, but I really need to up my strength and armor skills. The arena was nice 'cause I could do 3-4 fights a day.

[mmn]

Are there any combat-intensive quests like the Arena that I can work on my blade skills with? I know you get the once-a-week fights, but I really need to up my strength and armor skills. The arena was nice 'cause I could do 3-4 fights a day.

Close Oblivion gates. You'll level up quickly.

[KwanzaaTimmy]

How do you know when you get the +5 bonus to the attribute? It has something to do with how many times you leveled a skill associated with that attribute, right? Is there a way to know or do you just have to save, sleep and then reload if its not right?

There is no way of knowing until you actually check in and see--- The best way to go about doing this is keeping a record of what skills are where when you check in with your 3 +5s, so that you know exactly what you need to upgrade in order to achieve the same thing next level.

Right now I'm working on Int, Will, and Endurance. I have Armorer, Mysticism, and Destruction as Major skills.

So what I do is this--- Even though I don't wear heavy armor, put on a set and get beat on a bit, to raise the skill 5 points, I also practice my blocking a bit and gain 3 points of skill. I then repair the now defunct set of armor for 2 points of Armorer Skill. Which equals 10 toward Endurance, and I have locked in my +5

For Int, I make a load of potions from the food I can get at the Blade's HQ, and bump my skill up 3. I summon a Few Scamps as well to get my conjuration up 2 points. I then keep casting Life Detect to raise my Mysticism 5 points. This brings the total raised INT skills to 10, and I have my +5

For Willpower, I go to Leyawin, and practice my Alteration on a locked door, gaining 7 points (I need 3 skill ups to level, and 3 Willpower skill ups to get a +5). In the same town I Practice shooting fireballs at the Infiniscamps to get +3 Destruction, getting +5 Will and my Level Locked in.

As such when I rest, I only have the option of putting my 3 tokens in each of the +5 Skills-- Barring any random skillups like Acrobatics.

[Kayden]

Wow.... thats a lot of planning.

[KwanzaaTimmy]

Well it's not all that complex, and I just wrote that so you'd have an idea of what to do for getting a perfect +5 level. Really, the game allows you to mix and match what you'd like to do-- as long as you have a good idea what you want to level, and what skills affect which stats, you should be fine.

The only problematic thing is that if you have multiple major skills that affect one stat- you're pretty much locked into raising only those Major Skills for your level, or else you'll get a lower multiplier.

[zewone]

I just finished the Thieves Guild. Pretty cool ending. The last mission is so damn long and hard.

I also got the skeleton key!
Yes, it was probably the biggest pain in the ass next to closing the Great Oblivion gate. I too liked the ending and I use the "gift" all the time, besides when I'm in town.

[graf1k]

Close Oblivion gates. You'll level up quickly.
Or just go around raiding random dungeons/mines/aylied ruins. Not only was I able to get my blade and block up that way, but the loot is nice too.

[SteveMcQ]

There is no way of knowing until you actually check in and see--- The best way to go about doing this is keeping a record of what skills are where when you check in with your 3 +5s, so that you know exactly what you need to upgrade in order to achieve the same thing next level.

Right now I'm working on Int, Will, and Endurance. I have Armorer, Mysticism, and Destruction as Major skills.

So what I do is this--- Even though I don't wear heavy armor, put on a set and get beat on a bit, to raise the skill 5 points, I also practice my blocking a bit and gain 3 points of skill. I then repair the now defunct set of armor for 2 points of Armorer Skill. Which equals 10 toward Endurance, and I have locked in my +5

For Int, I make a load of potions from the food I can get at the Blade's HQ, and bump my skill up 3. I summon a Few Scamps as well to get my conjuration up 2 points. I then keep casting Life Detect to raise my Mysticism 5 points. This brings the total raised INT skills to 10, and I have my +5

For Willpower, I go to Leyawin, and practice my Alteration on a locked door, gaining 7 points (I need 3 skill ups to level, and 3 Willpower skill ups to get a +5). In the same town I Practice shooting fireballs at the Infiniscamps to get +3 Destruction, getting +5 Will and my Level Locked in.

As such when I rest, I only have the option of putting my 3 tokens in each of the +5 Skills-- Barring any random skillups like Acrobatics.Wow, that was the closest any of the "power-leveling" or whatever you call it has made any sense to me. I'll still have to read that through about 20 times and have a diagram for myself to get it, but I'll get there.

So basically pick 3 major skill sets you want the +5 to go twards and then find a corresponding minor skills that go towards and use those over and over to get the number of points towards leveling? I'm so confused. And it seems so simple.

[KwanzaaTimmy]

Wow, that was the closest any of the "power-leveling" or whatever you call it has made any sense to me. I'll still have to read that through about 20 times and have a diagram for myself to get it, but I'll get there.

So basically pick 3 major skill sets you want the +5 to go twards and then find a corresponding minor skills that go towards and use those over and over to get the number of points towards leveling? I'm so confused. And it seems so simple.

Exactly. Just make sure you leave enough skills outside of your major skill bracket-- so you can always use one skill to level up a Stat. It's not too difficult.

[SteveMcQ]

Exactly. Just make sure you leave enough skills outside of your major skill bracket-- so you can always use one skill to level up a Stat. It's not too difficult.Makes sense professor. Thanks for the lesson.

[jam3582]

How long have you been using the sword? What kind of sword is it? What level is your blade skill? The Blades base north of Bruma has an armory you can take stuff from, as well as the imperial arena.

im not home right now but its at an elven or dwarvin spord attack power is 6 my blade skill I cant remember , north of bruma ok sounds like a good place to look Thank you sir . also thanks MMN I will do that totally forgot that .

[Kayden]

im not home right now but its at an elven or dwarvin spord attack power is 6 my blade skill I cant remember , north of bruma ok sounds like a good place to look Thank you sir . also thanks MMN I will do that totally forgot that .

Go to Chorrol. Then go south to a small house called Weatherleah. Then travel east to a place called Redguard Something Something. Its a cave filled with Ogres and (for me) there were two goblins outside it. Go into the cave killing all the ogres until you get to a big room with a sizable hole in the middle. Jump in the hole and take the tunnel to the east where you should find the Ogre captain. Kill him and he has the 'Honor of Chorrol' sword. Its a quest item that (for me) did 21 damage 1handed. It may not be there if you haven't started the quest line, but its worth a look. It has 0 weight too. You can later turn it in for a really nice sheild.


Is it odd that my two highest skills are minor skills? Sneak and stealth are both in the high 70s but I picked a warrior type skill set. Sneaking in this game is just so much fun. *creep*creep*creep* 6X critical! *mage goes flying across the room limply* :lol:

[seanr1221]

Kayden do you know what quest that was? I've been using my umbra for a while now and would like a change.

[Kayden]

You have to go to Chorrol or Cheyndal (cant remember) and ask around. People will say they know a guy from the other village that doesn't remember them. Then you have to go to the other C town and theres a bar to right from the main entrance. Theres a guy in green talked to him. He tells you to find whos imitating him. Then you have to go back to the other C place to find him. After that they want you to find their old house. Thats south of Chorrol. Then a dark elf starts asking around and you have to find him. He tells you the green guy's dad stole something for him but decided to keep it. Its in the ogre cave to the east of their house. Its a pretty nice sword and I was going to keep it, except for the fact that you cant enchant it.

[seanr1221]

Ahh you know what? I did the majority of that quest! Then I got sidetracked with the fighters guild...sweet.

[The Dord]

I have a nord named Chuck norris with.

Strength
Willpower

Combat

Sneak
Hand To Hand
Marksman
Block
Restoration
Athletics
Light Armor

He kicks so much butt with hand-to-hand, I never needed any weaponry.

I currently have two saves, one is a Good Version, and One is evil (with over 200k of bounty on him so far) and I can state something..

..Leveling makes npcs drop better loot :)

[Kayden]

Ah, but can he roundhouse?

I have a nord named Chuck norris with.

Strength
Willpower

Combat

Sneak
Hand To Hand
Marksman
Block
Restoration
Athletics
Light Armor

He kicks so much butt with hand-to-hand, I never needed any weaponry.

I currently have two saves, one is a Good Version, and One is evil (with over 200k of bounty on him so far) and I can state something..

..Leveling makes npcs drop better loot :)

[graf1k]

Leveling gives enemies better weapons and such but rare and enchanted loot I believe is governed by Luck.

[Eastsidecracker]

What about items you find in caves/forts? Are those always the same or change as you level up?

[dafoomie]

Leveling gives enemies better weapons and such but rare and enchanted loot I believe is governed by Luck.
Part of it is luck/random, part of it is that certain things are set to give you certain levels of loot, like how some containers have crap in them, some have midlevel loot, and some have high level rare stuff. The enchanted loot starts appearing two levels after the non-enchanted versions of that loot appears.

[pimpinc333]

Well I started the Main Story line today. It was harder then I thought. Once In Kavatch(sp?) there were like 6-8 enemies at once. I can take 3 by myself but 6-8???? Man that was hard. Hopefully it gets easier from here.

[Kayden]

Well I started the Main Story line today. It was harder then I thought. Once In Kavatch(sp?) there were like 6-8 enemies at once. I can take 3 by myself but 6-8???? Man that was hard. Hopefully it gets easier from here.

:lol: That quest sucked. I tried to do it at level 8 and came upon the first group of 2. The soldiers ran past them to the group of 4 behind them. The first two came at me along with a third from the soldiers train. One of the soldiers died against their 3 while I was getting reamed 3 on 1. Managed to fight my way out of that. Then the soldiers ran head on into a daedra, two scamps and two clannfears. The captain died, I ran around spamming skeleton summons and slashing wildly trying not to die. The other guard died leaving me with a crippled archer. So I just made sure I kept agro on the mobs and ran around while the archer shot at the train on my ass and I tried to heal myself. :lol:

[Brak]

I just had to fight 4 trolls and two ogres at once. It took me twenty-five minutes to beat them.

Before that, I had to fight two trolls at once, followed by an ogre on his own.

Then, after that twenty-five minute battle, I had to fight two more trolls and two more ogres, seperately.

The ogres would kill me in two hits, so I had to run in circles around this giant put, summoning ghosts and zombies and randomly hitting them. Took me a decade.

THEN I had to fight a minitar, who is way easier than ogres.

Shitty loot, to boot.

Worst. Fucking. Cave. Ever.

[jam3582]

Ahh you know what? I did the majority of that quest! Then I got sidetracked with the fighters guild...sweet.


haha same here I didnt finish as I had a feeling I would need more powerful magic and be past level 20 or something thanks kayden for the help again.

[BREVITY]

I found a bug in the game too...




**Spoilers**






During the Dark Brotherhood quests, you can take a sidequest from one of the other members. Later on you end up having to kill this guy BUT the quest never says "cant complete" or anything and the green marker still leads you to where the guy you killed SHOULD be . Now I have an active/current quest that I have no way of completing, it should just say failed or something .. but oh well not a big deal.

There is a quest like that in Anvil. I had a bad NPC kill this good NPC and whats funny is not I need her. She is dead in the back of a shop. haha. Whats really funny is she is dead cus of me. I was to weak to kill these ghost so like usual I ran them into town and had all the good guys team up on them. Well she got all gung-ho and got her self dead. ><

[Kayden]

O_o. What level are you? Trolls are weak to fire, so use an enchanted sword/spell. I killed level 20 ogres in 4-5 hits. I sneak attack them and then take a few swipes inbetween dodging their massive swings.

The only enemies I really can't kill are zombies. My magic does no damage (course, I have like level 12 destruction :dunce: ), arrows don't even phaze them, silver does dick and it takes almost every charge out of my fire sword. Silver doesn't seem to do that much damage to undead for me. =\ I even enchanted it with fire.

I went into Chorrol just to cause trouble. I laid down my summon, had a death hand follower and mage follower. I started killing guards and townspeople. I ressurected a guard and he tried to arrest me too. :lol: Then he started attacking me again. Its weird because all the townspeople fought for me.

There was another mission where I had to assassinate someone in the middle of town. I shot him with an arrow from the other side of town. None of the guards saw me hit him so when he tried to hit me back they all raped him. :lol:

I just had to fight 4 trolls and two ogres at once. It took me twenty-five minutes to beat them.

Before that, I had to fight two trolls at once, followed by an ogre on his own.

Then, after that twenty-five minute battle, I had to fight two more trolls and two more ogres, seperately.

The ogres would kill me in two hits, so I had to run in circles around this giant put, summoning ghosts and zombies and randomly hitting them. Took me a decade.

THEN I had to fight a minitar, who is way easier than ogres.

Shitty loot, to boot.

Worst. Fucking. Cave. Ever.

[SteveMcQ]

Haha, I love the reactions of the NPCs sometimes. I did one of the beginning Dark Brotherhood quests involving a staged death. The guy's thug must've seen me in the attic through the slit-hole and came charging at me upstairs. I ran my ass out of there and he followed me around town swinging his axe. Guards then congregated and beat on his ass for me. Must've thought I was an innocent victim of a barbarian gone wild.

[pimpinc333]

Haha, I love the reactions of the NPCs sometimes. I did one of the beginning Dark Brotherhood quests involving a staged death. The guy's thug must've seen me in the attic through the slit-hole and came charging at me upstairs. I ran my ass out of there and he followed me around town swinging his axe. Guards then congregated and beat on his ass for me. Must've thought I was an innocent victim of a barbarian gone wild.

Yea werid shit happens all the time in this game for me. I was just about to enter a cave when I heard someone shooting arrows. So I went tocheck it out and 2 Imperial Legion Archers are going at it with arrows just shooting each other while a bunch of deer are running around them. I'm guessing they were shooting at deer and one of them accidentally missed and shot the other guard and he got upset and returned the favor with his own arrows. It was a site to see. Good Stuff.

[Arikado]

I saw two guys bust out into a fist fight after I had talked to one of them. The guy I talked to bad mouthed the guy standing next to him, so they started going at it. :lol:

[The Dord]

Ah, but can he roundhouse?

He doesn't need to! He beat guards down in 3-4 or sneak behind them and instantly kill them with his fist!

[Brak]

O_o. What level are you? Trolls are weak to fire, so use an enchanted sword/spell. I killed level 20 ogres in 4-5 hits. I sneak attack them and then take a few swipes inbetween dodging their massive swings.

I think I'm level 16 or 17, or something...

[2Fast]

I wish something off-the-wall would happen in my game. I haven't seen anything of interest yet :/

[seanr1221]

Kayden, I brought the brothers back to the house, and the quest was complete...sooo I went to the cave myself, searched the entire thing, but no master ogre or anything. Do I have to go back in town and talk to the dark elf guy? I hope I can still get this sword...me being the master of the fighters guild shouldn't have any effect right?

[Kayden]

I guess they don't spawn until you talk to him...

I can't remember his name, but hes a dark elf in chorrol. He actually ran into me when I walked out of a door.

Kayden, I brought the brothers back to the house, and the quest was complete...sooo I went to the cave myself, searched the entire thing, but no master ogre or anything. Do I have to go back in town and talk to the dark elf guy? I hope I can still get this sword...me being the master of the fighters guild shouldn't have any effect right?

[zewone]

The dark elf is the best fence in the game. So if you know who that is....then yeah, that's him.

[Darkside Hazuki]

I wish something off-the-wall would happen in my game. I haven't seen anything of interest yet :/
Have you been to Skingrad yet?

When the little elf dude (Glarthir) asks for your help to spy on people, say no, then watch what happens.

Then you'll see something off-the-wall!

[RedvsBlue]

Have you been to Skingrad yet?

When the little elf dude (Glarthir) asks for your help to spy on people, say no, then watch what happens.

Then you'll see something off-the-wall!


I agreed to help him and then read the strategy guide on the mission. I really wish I had said no just to see that.

[Strider Turbulence]

I agreed to help him and then read the strategy guide on the mission. I really wish I had said no just to see that.

I just did that quest last night and saved over the file. Now I'm really curious as to what happens.

[pimpinc333]

I agreed to help him and then read the strategy guide on the mission. I really wish I had said no just to see that.

Wait I did say no. To all of his questions on the people. Was it wrong to say no? OR were the people actually out to get him?

[MysticMike01]

I just did that quest last night and saved over the file. Now I'm really curious as to what happens.

Me too. Glarthir was fucking insane.

[Darkside Hazuki]

Wait I did say no. To all of his questions on the people. Was it wrong to say no? OR were the people actually out to get him?

You have to refuse to help him at all. That means no spying.

[2Fast]

Have you been to Skingrad yet?

When the little elf dude (Glarthir) asks for your help to spy on people, say no, then watch what happens.

Then you'll see something off-the-wall!

I've been, but damn I guess I missed that.

*Goes to turn on Oblivion*

[pimpinc333]

You have to refuse to help him at all. That means no spying.

PM please and tell me what happens. :)

[zewone]

I did the Glathar quest, but I thought he was a $$$ so I hit him with my Hot Peppery, No? (custom glass fire sword +25 damage) and he flew about 15 ft.

I saved after killing him so I would like to know what happens. Spoiler box it or something.

[pimpinc333]

Zewone How did you make a custom sword?

[Arikado]

I actually did the spying for Glarthir and reported to him that no one was spying on him. I took him out quick after he attacked me.

[zewone]

Zewone How did you make a custom sword?
With those sigils you get from closing Oblivion gates.

I think you can also make them once you are Arch-Mage in your Arch-Mage room, but I haven't tried it yet.

[pimpinc333]

Hmm cool illgive it a try.

[Darkside Hazuki]

Spoiler box it or something.
All right, here goes.

Upon your refusal to assist him, Glathir goes on a MUDEROUS fuckING KILLING SPREE RAMPAGE. You can watch him run from house to house chopping people up. The guards will attempt to silence him after the first victim, but you can provide interference. :twisted:

I love the way the spoiler box leaves the smilies intact. 8-)

[Eastsidecracker]

Or
You can accept, then say no, that no one was spying on him, and then he will think you are on there side, and attack you, kill him. Or say some of them are spying on him, and hell give you 1000gold if you do (or so it says). After each person, he gives you ~200 gold.

[Kayden]

With those sigils you get from closing Oblivion gates.

I think you can also make them once you are Arch-Mage in your Arch-Mage room, but I haven't tried it yet.

You can sneak into the archmages tower with charged soul gems (and knowledge of a spell) or you can run all over the map to the mage guilds to do all their quests to unlock the university.

[LinkinPrime]

Intersting article on XBOX vs. PC version of the game. Pics included:

http://www.gamespot.com/features/6147028/index.html

[mmn]

I'm having a tough time finding Ectoplasm to get past this quest for the Fighter's Guild. Anyone know a specific cave where a bunch of ghosts are hanging out?

[Kayden]

Go into any elven ruins.

I'm having a tough time finding Ectoplasm to get past this quest for the Fighter's Guild. Anyone know a specific cave where a bunch of ghosts are hanging out?

[Genocidal]

There's that one guy's house in Skingrad I think it is that has some ghosts and skeletons in it that respawn every couple of game days as well. Not the best description ever, but I have a hard time remembering exactly what is in each city.

[Eastsidecracker]

Most church basements have some. [ectoplasm]

[Brak]

Damn. I just got a spell that does 90 damage to anything in a 9 foot radius.

I don't have enough magicka to use it, yet.

[Trakan]

I'm having a tough time finding Ectoplasm to get past this quest for the Fighter's Guild. Anyone know a specific cave where a bunch of ghosts are hanging out?

There's a haunted ship in Anvil filled with ghosts. There's 5 easy ectoplasms right there.

[sj41]

Cool shit, GameSpot just put up their guide for Oblivion.
www.gamespot.com/features/6147085/index.html (http://www.gamespot.com/features/6147085/index.html)
I've liked the few guides that I've read in the past from them, so this will hopefully explain a lot of the game.

[The Dord]

Cool shit, helpfull just put up their guide for Oblivion.
www.gamespot.com/features/6147085/index.html (http://www.gamespot.com/features/6147085/index.html)
I've liked the few guides that I've read in the past from them, so this will hopefully explain a lot of the game.

Costs money dude :)

[sj41]

Costs money dude :):-s How? I know to download it you have to be a paid subscriber, but just to read everything is free, unlike IGN.

[The Dord]

:-s How? I know to download it you have to be a paid subscriber, but just to read everything is free, unlike IGN.

I clicked the combat link and got this

http://www.gamespot.com/signup/index.php?case=plus-free&tag=gsfree_promo_gguides&tr=gsguides

edit: nevermind, forgot to login with my gamefaqs e-mail address :P

[Kayden]

I clicked the combat link and got this

http://www.gamespot.com/signup/index.php?case=plus-free&tag=gsfree_promo_gguides&tr=gsguides

edit: nevermind, forgot to login with my gamefaqs e-mail address :P

Oh... thats why gamefaqs was saying its 'still free' to make an account... I was wondering who the fuck would pay to get crap from gamefaqs.

[doubledown]

Well, I finally played again yesterday...at first, I wasn't raelly digging the game much, but it's growing on me. As I said, I'm nto a big RPG fan. I finally leveled up and closed the first Oblivion Gate. Now, onto the next....if I have time. I think I have commitment issues with this game.

[Staind204]

I need help making spells. I have the spells Bouyancy and Minor Latch Crack but they both need 25 in Alteration so I cant use them. I dont have any way to level up my Alteration either since I dont have any other spells that use it. Currently my alteration is at 5, in comparison to my other stats it is extremely low. My blade is maxed out and even my Illusion is in the 50's. When I go to try and create a low level Alteration spell I can't. When I go to the alter of spell making my KNOWN EFFECTS are "absorb fatigue, Calm, Charm, Fire Damage, Fortify Attribute, Fortify Skill, Frost Damage, Light, Restore Health , and Shock Damage. How do I learn other effects so I can make an alteration spell and level it up? Sorry if this is really long but id really appreciate someones help.. thanks in advance.

[zewone]

I need help making spells. I have the spells Bouyancy and Minor Latch Crack but they both need 25 in Alteration so I cant use them. I dont have any way to level up my Alteration either since I dont have any other spells that use it. Currently my alteration is at 5, in comparison to my other stats it is extremely low. My blade is maxed out and even my Illusion is in the 50's. When I go to try and create a low level Alteration spell I can't. When I go to the alter of spell making my KNOWN EFFECTS are "absorb fatigue, Calm, Charm, Fire Damage, Fortify Attribute, Fortify Skill, Frost Damage, Light, Restore Health , and Shock Damage. How do I learn other effects so I can make an alteration spell and level it up? Sorry if this is really long but id really appreciate someones help.. thanks in advance.

Have you tried using a teacher to level you up?

[TC]

Well, I finally played again yesterday...at first, I wasn't raelly digging the game much, but it's growing on me. As I said, I'm nto a big RPG fan. I finally leveled up and closed the first Oblivion Gate. Now, onto the next....if I have time. I think I have commitment issues with this game.


You sound like me. I've never been a true rpg player always prefering action/simpler style game like Fable. This game is the exception though. There is just so much to do and you have to just accept your not going accomplish much per session. I jump on try to complete one quest or just walk around and discover new areas I've barely touched the main quest. Hell my character is only a level 5 after 23 hours of gameplay. Its just a game to enjoy over time like a long book.

[Staind204]

Have you tried using a teacher to level you up?


It wouldnt be enough AFAIK. I think you can only gain 5 points from that which still wouldnt be enough :(

[Genocidal]

You learn other effects by having a spell with the effect. You can get these spells by buying them at the Mages Guild branches around Tamriel. Levelling up doesn't teach new spells.

[Kayden]

I 'beat' the game. Kinda lame that there was no boss fight or anything...

[Staind204]

You learn other effects by having a spell with the effect. You can get these spells by buying them at the Mages Guild branches around Tamriel. Levelling up doesn't teach new spells.



Yeah but I havent found any spells in Alteration, Conjuration, or Mysticism that dont require atleast 25 in that skill. How am I suppose to get it up to 25? Is doing "training" the only way? If so thats kinda dumb.

[Genocidal]

Buy a higher level spell, then use that spell's knowledge to make a very low level spell that you can keep casting for minimal Magicka while you travel. Examples being, a short distance and short duration Detect Life spell, a short duration low protection Shield spell, and a short duration Summon Skeleton or other lower level monster spell.

[Staind204]

Buy a higher level spell, then use that spell's knowledge to make a very low level spell that you can keep casting for minimal Magicka while you travel. Examples being, a short distance and short duration Detect Life spell, a short duration low protection Shield spell, and a short duration Summon Skeleton or other lower level monster spell.


I've tried this.. I have the spells Buoyancy (Alteration), Legendary Life Detection (unsure which category), Minor Latch Crack (Alteration), Soul Trap (Mysticism). When I go to create a spell the only effects that are "known" are those from Illusion, Destruction, and Restortation. I dont know what Im doing wrong?


EDIT: I got it figured out. I went to all the cities and found a low level spell for each level, now Im at atleast 25 in all areas :)

[Kayden]

I had the same problem. Even if I bought the spell I couldn't make a new spell/ench if I wasn't already a high enough level to use it.

[Technique]

I beat the Arena today. I also found this woman named Umbra in this place called Vindasil and she has a full suit of Ebony Armor plus a really nice sword.

As I was walking to do the first Dark Brotherhood quest I noticed a village called Pells Gate. There was this lady walking around with a full suit of Elven armor. I killed her and took it, but she didn't have Elven gauntlets I don't think. Do Elven gauntlets exist in the game?

[Kayden]

Yes, its just that the NPCs don't always have the full set.
There should be a dagger, short sword, long sword, claymore, axe, great axe, mace, hammer, sheild, helm, gloves, curias, greaves and boots for every type in the game.

[SteveMcQ]

Yes, its just that the NPCs don't always have the full set.
There should be a dagger, short sword, long sword, claymore, axe, great axe, mace, hammer, sheild, helm, gloves, curias, greaves and boots for every type in the game.Damn, I want. But not enough to murder an NPC. Still sticking w/ the get up you get for joining the Dark Brotherhood.

[Kayden]

Damn, I want. But not enough to murder an NPC. Still sticking w/ the get up you get for joining the Dark Brotherhood.

I actually picked those over a set of daedric armor I had. Much easier to sneak in. The robes you get from them are sick.

[SteveMcQ]

I actually picked those over a set of daedric armor I had. Much easier to sneak in. The robes you get from them are sick.The attribute bonus you get with it are nice. But I just like the different options 'cause I switch between action quests and stealth quests and the DB robes you get wear down quick.

[Kayden]

The attribute bonus you get with it are nice. But I just like the different options 'cause I switch between action quests and stealth quests and the DB robes you get wear down quick.

Yea... Theres a mod that lets you wear robes over armor though... =) It has horrible clipping though, so I don't use it.

[The Dord]

Wonder what level is when you get the best weapons/armor from npcs? I'm level 17 and I See very little Ebony and Haven't seen any daedric yet.

[AshesofWake]

bleh just finished the Fighters Guild questline, the Dark Brotherhood story was much better, oh well.

[bil4ltool]

bleh just finished the Fighters Guild questline, the Dark Brotherhood story was much better, oh well.

I agree 100%, I loved the Dark Brotherhood storyline and then I did the Fighter's Guild and was somewhat dissapointed.

[zewone]

The attribute bonus you get with it are nice. But I just like the different options 'cause I switch between action quests and stealth quests and the DB robes you get wear down quick.
The robes you get towards the end of the Dark Brotherhood don't wear out, but thats because they offer no armor bonus, just attribute bonus. That's okay with me since I hardly ever get hit.

[Brak]

The Dark Brotherhood missions are very satisfying... in a disturbing way.

[Roufuss]

Chuck Norris makes Oblivion his bitch -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MP9CHQZ3mHw&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ejoystiq%2Ecom%2F2006%2F04% 2F07%2Fchuck%2Dnorris%2Droundhouse%2Dkicks%2Dobliv ion%2F#comment

[2Fast]

Man I have played this game ~45 hours (usually play at 1 hour at the very least per night) and I don't think I've even done 25% of what can be done. I friggin' love this game!

[Brak]

Chuck Norris makes Oblivion his bitch -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MP9CHQZ3mHw&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ejoystiq%2Ecom%2F2006%2F04% 2F07%2Fchuck%2Dnorris%2Droundhouse%2Dkicks%2Dobliv ion%2F#comment

Awesome.

[thamaster24]

Wow, although my game arrived at a local UPS store, 4.1 miles away yesterday at 5:53 AM, the lazy people at UPS decided not to deliver the package. I'm guessing they knew what it was and are playing it in the back of the store right now

[Technique]

I just finished the main quest line *drools*.

[Capn Stabby]

Hi there,
One of the 1.7 million Oblivion players here.
I have two quick questions,
I know that the manual talks about persuade, and there's a tutorial popup, but I still don't understand how it works.
And what's the purpose of the Grab (left bumper) button?
Can't you just pick up items with A?

Thanks :)

[Eastsidecracker]

Is it every plus 10 levels on a minor category (say blade, blunt, h2h) equals a plus 5 bonus on major (strength)?

[Eastsidecracker]

Hi there,
One of the 1.7 million Oblivion players here.
I have two quick questions,
I know that the manual talks about persuade, and there's a tutorial popup, but I still don't understand how it works.
And what's the purpose of the Grab (left bumper) button?
Can't you just pick up items with A?

Thanks :)
To persuade, every person has 2 that they like (1 alot, another category little) then dislike (little to lot). I figure the bigger the crest thing, the more it will add to the category, then there disposition. Say they like joke and boast, then try to get the larger creast on those, and the smallest on the other two.

The grab, as much as I know, is to have some fun, and doesnt add to your weight. So if you overburdened, drop something and can carry it to a safer to remember spot.

Bump my question:
Is it every plus 10 levels on a minor category (say blade, blunt, h2h) equals a plus 5 bonus on major (strength)?

[Capn Stabby]

OHHHHHH I see.
Wow, it's a pretty awesome system. Beats Morrowind's bribing 10 gold fiasco.
Thanks a lot :)

[Kayden]

Grabbing is like holding an item in your hand. You can swing stuff around and move bodies into fireplaces naked... not that I'd ever do that. 8-[ However, it should be noted that if you try to move things that belong to another person it does constitute as stealing and the guards will be called.

Its 10 increases to skills of a stat. Like if you level blade and blunt 5 each you'll get a +5 mod to your STR because those skills are controlled by STR. Major and minor skills count. HOWEVER, if you level major skills 20 times, you'll level up twice and then all your minor leveling after that point will go to the SECOND level.

The safest way:

Raise major skills 9 times.
Raise other desired skills 20 times (total).
Raise final major skill 1 making sure your three desired stats get 10 leveled skills each.

To persuade, every person has 2 that they like (1 alot, another category little) then dislike (little to lot). I figure the bigger the crest thing, the more it will add to the category, then there disposition. Say they like joke and boast, then try to get the larger creast on those, and the smallest on the other two.

The grab, as much as I know, is to have some fun, and doesnt add to your weight. So if you overburdened, drop something and can carry it to a safer to remember spot.

Bump my question:
Is it every plus 10 levels on a minor category (say blade, blunt, h2h) equals a plus 5 bonus on major (strength)?

[bil4ltool]

Just finished the thieves guild missions last night, and I thought the last one was pretty awesome, except that I only had 1 lockpick for the last 3 doors, which was a real bitch. Now to finish the Mage's guild and I'll have all the accomplishments :D

[Capn Stabby]

Grab is cooler than I thought. Here I was thinking it was useless.
That should help a lot. To set off some tripwire, I had to pick up random crap off the floor, and from my inventory, drop it and hope it flew far enough to set it off.
Grab should help a lot...yes it should.

[rabbitt]

I checked out this place called Rockmilk Cave after hearing about it on GameFAQs. Lots of glass and Orc armors in it, with a Daedric Warhammer at the end. I made about 25,000 gold, give or take a few thousand.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v135/stitched/rockmilkcave.jpg

There is a war going on inside between Marauders and Black Bow gang members, so you will only have to kill half the people you meet.

[Kayden]

Treasure has very little to do with location and more to do with your level.

I checked out this place called Rockmilk Cave after hearing about it on GameFAQs. Lots of glass and Orc armors in it, with a Daedric Warhammer at the end. I made about 25,000 gold, give or take a few thousand.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v135/stitched/rockmilkcave.jpg

There is a war going on inside between Marauders and Black Bow gang members, so you will only have to kill half the people you meet.

Or, if you really want to do it the difficult way, you could just look at the wire and hit 'interact' to cut it. :lol:

Grab is cooler than I thought. Here I was thinking it was useless.
That should help a lot. To set off some tripwire, I had to pick up random crap off the floor, and from my inventory, drop it and hope it flew far enough to set it off.
Grab should help a lot...yes it should.

[aaa]

Wonder what level is when you get the best weapons/armor from npcs? I'm level 17 and I See very little Ebony and Haven't seen any daedric yet.

Level 20 is when Daedric armor should show up.

I made a new character today, since my last character's main skills sucked. (Level 7 after 26 hours)

I got to level 5 in 2 hours, thanks to the arena. I'll go get the Umbra armor and the glass helmet next time I play.

Not sure if its been posted, but there is a glass helmet that has Night-eye and water breathing effects. The best thing about it is, that you can get it, no matter what level you are. Glass armor normally doesn't show up until you become level 12.

http://forum.teamxbox.com/showthread.php?t=433563

Hope that helps some people.

[Brak]

I'm up to 120,000 gold. :o

[rabbitt]

I got about 80,000 gold now. And yes, I recommend going to Rockmilk Cave around level 20.

[Kayden]

I lost all interest in the game after I beat it... such a shame. =(

[Technique]

I lost all interest in the game after I beat it... such a shame. =(

you have it for the PC though, so the mods give you a lot of replayability

[Kayden]

you have it for the PC though, so the mods give you a lot of replayability

Same story, same monsters, same main quests... Its very difficult for a game to get my attention but very easy to lose it. I miss Diablo 2...

[Technique]

Same story, same monsters, same main quests... Its very difficult for a game to get my attention but very easy to lose it. I miss Diablo 2...

just wait for some total conversion mods, im sure there will be some out within a 2 months.

[Eastsidecracker]

For the chorrel mages guild quest, what are the options if you decide to give it to that lady, I wanted to check to see what Id get, then later give it to the mages to get my recommendation, but I had and couldnt get any shock spells to hit the stone with, and thus couldnt see what Id get if I gave it to her.

[Sku Rhim]

Treasure has very little to do with location and more to do with your level.

Yeah, my understanding is that treasure is randomly generated on dungeon entry (and is based upon level).

[Kayden]

Yeah, my understanding is that treasure is randomly generated on dungeon entry (and is based upon level).

More specifically, its generated the first time you get the 'loading' screen in an area.

[rabbitt]

So I just totally fucked up the last Heist in the Thieve's Guild final quest.

I talked to the blind monk, and a quest update popped up, telling me I should run. So I did. All the way back to the damned Elven Garden District. With no scroll.

[Sn0brawler]

So I just totally fucked up the last Heist in the Thieve's Guild final quest.

I talked to the blind monk, and a quest update popped up, telling me I should run. So I did. All the way back to the damned Elven Garden District. With no scroll.
Well played sir. :-(

[rabbitt]

Well played sir. :-(

Haha, thanks :). Luckily, I had a save towards the end, before I screwed up.

EDIT:

Here is my level 24 Thief-Thief Khajiit. Suggestions/tips welcome.

Str 76
Int 73
Will 75
Agil 86
Spe 71
End 64
Per 53
Luc 61

[AshesofWake]

bleh finished all the achievements!! haha didn't even realize it for a while.

[Staind204]

I had a really weird thing happen today..

I was doing the main quest that consisted of me going to some ruins and retreving an item. I got this item and quickly left the ruins. I tried to fast travel to where I needed to be but it wouldnt let me because "enemies were nearby." I stood there for about 3-5 minutes and nothing came so I tried again but still got the message "enemies are nearby." I got annoyed and started running towards my destination (REALLY far away would have taken about 15 minutes to get there). I ran into some enemies and killed them and tried to fast travel.. "enemies are nearby." At this point I was getting really frusterated so I went to the closest city and tried to sleep in a bed hoping it would clear up the glitch but I couldnt even sleep because it kept giving me that message about enemies being near. I finally picked a lock infront of a guard and went to jail. When I got out of jail this is what I saw..

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/staind204/IMG_0858.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/staind204/IMG_0857.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/staind204/IMG_0856.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/staind204/IMG_0855.jpg

Finally after killing all these mysterious zombies and ghosts that appeared out of no where I could fast travel again. Very weird..

[Brak]

I had a really weird thing happen today..

I was doing the main quest that consisted of me going to some ruins and retreving an item. I got this item and quickly left the ruins. I tried to fast travel to where I needed to be but it wouldnt let me because "enemies were nearby." I stood there for about 3-5 minutes and nothing came so I tried again but still got the message "enemies are nearby." I got annoyed and started running towards my destination (REALLY far away would have taken about 15 minutes to get there). I ran into some enemies and killed them and tried to fast travel.. "enemies are nearby." At this point I was getting really frusterated so I went to the closest city and tried to sleep in a bed hoping it would clear up the glitch but I couldnt even sleep because it kept giving me that message about enemies being near. I finally picked a lock infront of a guard and went to jail. When I got out of jail this is what I saw..

http://s80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/staind204/?action=view&slideshow=true


Finally after killing all these mysterious zombies and ghosts that appeared out of no where I could fast travel again. Very weird..

The link directs to a log-in page for your account.

[Staind204]

There try them now..

[Genocidal]

I had this happen once when I was running from some guards, and had started to run from Anvil to the Imperial City... after running about halfway there I was able to fast travel though.

[Brak]

I had a really weird thing happen today..

I was doing the main quest that consisted of me going to some ruins and retreving an item. I got this item and quickly left the ruins. I tried to fast travel to where I needed to be but it wouldnt let me because "enemies were nearby." I stood there for about 3-5 minutes and nothing came so I tried again but still got the message "enemies are nearby." I got annoyed and started running towards my destination (REALLY far away would have taken about 15 minutes to get there). I ran into some enemies and killed them and tried to fast travel.. "enemies are nearby." At this point I was getting really frusterated so I went to the closest city and tried to sleep in a bed hoping it would clear up the glitch but I couldnt even sleep because it kept giving me that message about enemies being near. I finally picked a lock infront of a guard and went to jail. When I got out of jail this is what I saw..

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/staind204/IMG_0858.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/staind204/IMG_0857.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/staind204/IMG_0856.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/staind204/IMG_0855.jpg

Finally after killing all these mysterious zombies and ghosts that appeared out of no where I could fast travel again. Very weird..

What the Hell?

Does it have anything to do with the item you got?

[Technique]

What the Hell?

Does it have anything to do with the item you got?

I'm guessing he's talking about the quest to Miscarcand. Those look like zombies from the cave and in one of them you can see the undead king or whatever. You must have not killed him and so he might be a monster that chases you for ever unless you kill it. Weird.

[mmn]

The Thieves Guild missions are awful. I'm glad I'm almost done with the game, because these missions are pissing me off.

Edit : I'm stuck on the last mission. I'm in that room where all the guards are sleeping and I can't seem to sneak past them. My sneak skill is horribly low because I'm bad at stealth and haven't needed it until this point. The first time I tried to kill them all the blind monks attacked me. Is there a way to finish this mission without having to sneak through that room?

[Staind204]

I'm guessing he's talking about the quest to Miscarcand. Those look like zombies from the cave and in one of them you can see the undead king or whatever. You must have not killed him and so he might be a monster that chases you for ever unless you kill it. Weird.


Yep that was the quest. I cleared out the dungeon but when I picked up the item , the undead king and zombies appeared. I was sick of fighting so I just ran. The weird thing is i stood outside the ruins for 3-5 minutes waiting on the enemies to appear and they never did. They didnt show up until I went to jail and got out.

[Trakan]

The Thieves Guild missions are awful. I'm glad I'm almost done with the game, because these missions are pissing me off.

Edit : I'm stuck on the last mission. I'm in that room where all the guards are sleeping and I can't seem to sneak past them. My sneak skill is horribly low because I'm bad at stealth and haven't needed it until this point. The first time I tried to kill them all the blind monks attacked me. Is there a way to finish this mission without having to sneak through that room?


Did you get the scroll? After you get that, you have to get to the very top and go through the mage's chambers. Go right past the sleeping blind monks.

I agree, though, the mages and theives guild missions were the worst.

[AshesofWake]

yeah the Thieves guild missions blew, i thought they were going to be all stealthy, but they all become hack and slash towards the end.

[Maklershed]

I dont have much to add to the conversation but I just wanted to say I got this game last week and I've been playing it all weekend and I absolutely love it. The graphics are amazing and there's so much customization and what not. And I may just be easily pleased but I was completely wowed when I left the prison sewers and climbed to the top of the mountain that the main city is on and looked back over the valley and saw all the trees and lakes and what not.

/rant over

[bil4ltool]

I just completed the last achievement last night, however the Thieves guild missions did piss me off too. On the last missions I got down to one lockpick and had to open 2 very hard doors. Suffice to say I did a shitload of loading and it was a real pain in the ass.

[pimpinc333]

I just completed the last achievement last night, however the Thieves guild missions did piss me off too. On the last missions I got down to one lockpick and had to open 2 very hard doors. Suffice to say I did a shitload of loading and it was a real pain in the ass.

Get the Skeleton Key. Best item in the game.

[mmn]

Yeah, I finally beat the Thieves Guild missions last night too. The last mission is complete ass if you aren't a character who uses sneak a lot. It felt like I couldn't take more than 2 steps without the stupid blind monks hearing me.

Thank GOD that's over with, though. Now its back to the main storyline and doing what I do best - summoning creatures to fight for me while I run away like a little girl shooting fireballs.

[pimpinc333]

The Orery Pack is now availible for Download. It costs 150 points. I'll DL this when I'm done with the Fighter's and Thief's Guild Quests.

[Brak]

The Orery Pack is now availible for Download. It costs 150 points. I'll DL this when I'm done with the Fighter's and Thief's Guild Quests.

SHIT!

[jkircos]

The Orery Pack is now availible for Download. It costs 150 points. I'll DL this when I'm done with the Fighter's and Thief's Guild Quests.

Just wondering if anyone has DL'ed this yet and if its worth it.

[Kayden]

If they give out free DLs for this too, I'll crack it for everyone.

[AdvOfJet]

Just wondering if anyone has DL'ed this yet and if its worth it.

The Orery looks cool ... it gives an additional .. very short .. quest .. and you get some decent powers from the Orrey that you can change every once in a while.

Might not be worth it to the people who bitched about the horse download.

I however found it worth the price of a burger.

[Staind204]

Now Im just trying to finish up the main quest so I can send in my 360. Getting 2-3 DDE's an hour is getting ridicilous.

[Zoglog]

I decided to buy it recently even though I had it on PC. PC suffered from major performance problems even on a decent rig. Many of the settings were low too in terms of the draw distances so it pissed me off. And if you take away too much... well the game looks damn ugly on the PC. Runs much better than it does on my PC thankfully but I do notice loading is longer and it does get choppy still with noticeable frame drops which is pretty dissapointing =(

[Scorch]

Oblivion is now available for cell phones.

[Brak]

The Orery looks cool ... it gives an additional .. very short .. quest .. and you get some decent powers from the Orrey that you can change every once in a while.

Might not be worth it to the people who bitched about the horse download.

I however found it worth the price of a burger.

Agreed.

The quest can be done in ten minutes, but the Orery looks very cool.

It was worth the points.

[LinkinPrime]

Hello Oblivioneers!

I just started the game yesterday, well actually just created my character. I've been afraid to pop this game in because I might start neglecting others but I decided to start it anyway.

Do I need to fragment my drive?
Any tips for newcommers to the series? I know nothing about the game.
I picked the Lion (cause it looked cool), good idea/bad idea? Does it matter?
Can you be evil in the game like KOTOR?

Thanks

[pimpinc333]

Hello Oblivioneers!

I just started the game yesterday, well actually just created my character. I've been afraid to pop this game in because I might start neglecting others but I decided to start it anyway.

Do I need to fragment my drive?
Any tips for newcommers to the series? I know nothing about the game.
I picked the Lion (cause it looked cool), good idea/bad idea? Does it matter?
Can you be evil in the game like KOTOR?

Thanks

I always hold in A button everytime I turn Elder Scrolls on.

There really aren't too many tips other then Once you hit a new level you must find a bed and rest to gain that level. Upon making your character you get 8 major skills. Pick the skills you think your gonna use alot to build your level. You only level when your Major skills level up. Every 10 major skills level ups = 1 level for you.

The Kahjiit is pretty cool. He can run faster then anyone and jump higher of the bat since he is like a master in acrobatics.

You can be evil sorta but then if your stats get damaged you won't be able to pray them off at the church. If you wanna become evil become a Vampire :)

[LinkinPrime]

I always hold in A button everytime I turn Elder Scrolls on.

There really aren't too many tips other then Once you hit a new level you must find a bed and rest to gain that level. Upon making your character you get 8 major skills. Pick the skills you think your gonna use alot to build your level. You only level when your Major skills level up. Every 10 major skills level ups = 1 level for you.

The Kahjiit is pretty cool. He can run faster then anyone and jump higher of the bat since he is like a master in acrobatics.

You can be evil sorta but then if your stats get damaged you won't be able to pray them off at the church. If you wanna become evil become a Vampire :)

Thanks for the info Pimp. How can you become a vampire?

[Staind204]

Heres a really useful map that has almost every location mapped. Since Ive now beat the game and run out of things to do Im going through and "finding" every location so when Im bored I can go exploring. I opened the file up in paint and i just X out the ones I've found. You could also do this with areas you've explored. Map is credited to GameFaqs..

http://db.gamefaqs.com/computer/doswin/file/oblivion_cyrodiil.png

[pimpinc333]

Thanks for the info Pimp. How can you become a vampire?

Do the Dark Brotherhood. After like 5 quests it wil give you the option.

[LinkinPrime]

Do the Dark Brotherhood. After like 5 quests it wil give you the option.

Thank you.


BTW Staind204 your link doesnt work. I'll find it from gamefaqs.com though. Thanks guys

[Kayden]

Thanks for the info Pimp. How can you become a vampire?

I was turned into a vampire about 1 hour into the game. The first quest I did for the daedric artifact was to clear a vampire den. The first time the first fucker hit me (5 steps into the mine) I got polymorphic hemophelia.

[RedvsBlue]

I was turned into a vampire about 1 hour into the game. The first quest I did for the daedric artifact was to clear a vampire den. The first time the first fucker hit me (5 steps into the mine) I got polymorphic hemophelia.

Cure it now before it turns into fullblown vampirism or you're in for a world of annoyingness.

[Kayden]

Cure it now before it turns into fullblown vampirism or you're in for a world of annoyingness.

I played 99% of the game as a vampire.

Vampirism is kinda fucked up. I'd go like three days without feeding and be fine in the sun. Then I'd feed and rest an HOUR and take sun damage. :wall:

I just got a mod that flipped Vampirism. You're stronger when you feed and not the other way.

[RedvsBlue]

I played 99% of the game as a vampire.

Vampirism is kinda fucked up. I'd go like three days without feeding and be fine in the sun. Then I'd feed and rest an HOUR and take sun damage. :wall:

I just got a mod that flipped Vampirism. You're stronger when you feed and not the other way.

Alrightey then. I foundthe sun damage to be way too fucking annoying so I did the cure quest which took FOREVER.

[Zoglog]

Is it just me or are the framerates outside bad?......... Also loading every minute on the horse is annoying as hell....

[Kayden]

Is it just me or are the framerates outside bad?......... Also loading every minute on the horse is annoying as hell....

Yea, frame rates are pretty poor outdoors. Its the fucking grass. I get an FPS of about 50 with grass off and about 15-20 with it on. :wall:

[LinkinPrime]

Ok finally got out of the sewers and entered the town. I've been able to lockpick my way into Merchants basements and steal some stuff and then get caught. Is there a way to steal stuff without getting caught, or is it something that my character builds and I'll be albe to do later? Also if you get caught and go to jail, what's the downside besides paying the bounty fine?

[pimpinc333]

Ok finally got out of the sewers and entered the town. I've been able to lockpick my way into Merchants basements and steal some stuff and then get caught. Is there a way to steal stuff without getting caught, or is it something that my character builds and I'll be albe to do later? Also if you get caught and go to jail, what's the downside besides paying the bounty fine?

Go into stealth mode when stealing. The little eye will be dim when no one can see you. It will be lighted if someone can see you. Never steal when the eye is lighted up. Also its pointless to steal anything you don't need. Unless you are in the Thief's guild then you can sell all the stolen goods. But you can't sell any stolen goods to regular merchants.

[LinkinPrime]

Go into stealth mode when stealing. The little eye will be dim when no one can see you. It will be lighted if someone can see you. Never steal when the eye is lighted up. Also its pointless to steal anything you don't need. Unless you are in the Thief's guild then you can sell all the stolen goods. But you can't sell any stolen goods to regular merchants.

Alright then, I wont worry about that till I join the guild. Thanks.

[Zoglog]

Played a bit more, i'm actually glad I got it for 360 even tho I bought the PC version earlier. Things run much better though not as good as I'd hoped for a console. Visuals are comparible though with a really expensive system it would look much better on a PC. But yeah keyword, expensive system ;)

How often do you need to clear out the cache? I have random times where loading takes a long ass time O.o........

Oh yeah wooo finally crashed for the first time in a loading screen yesterday! wooooo!

[SteveMcQ]

Damn, I want me some Oblivion. Think I'll finally close the first Oblivion gate when I get my 360 back. Taking forever.

[mr ryles]

How do you get the cure vampirism quest? i am not a vampire by choice, I just got bit one day in my sleep and have no idea how to cure it. I would like to do that ASAP.

[Technique]

How do you get the cure vampirism quest? i am not a vampire by choice, I just got bit one day in my sleep and have no idea how to cure it. I would like to do that ASAP.

same thing happend to me, here's the guide. http://faqs.ign.com/articles/699/699097p1.html#Vampires

[LinkinPrime]

Sorry for the dumb question:

How do you use Soul Stones?

Can you create magic weapons/armor or do you have to buy/find them?

[AshesofWake]

Sorry for the dumb question:

How do you use Soul Stones?

Can you create magic weapons/armor or do you have to buy/find them?


the sigil stones you get from closing Oblivion gates are used to make magic weapons and armor. just click on a sigil stone and itll take you to an enchantment screen.

[LinkinPrime]

the sigil stones you get from closing Oblivion gates are used to make magic weapons and armor. just click on a sigil stone and itll take you to an enchantment screen.

I see. Not that far ahead yet. Guess I'll have to get cracking instead of exploring ;)

Thanks for your help AshesofWake

[DCriminal]

Sorry for the dumb question:

How do you use Soul Stones?

Can you create magic weapons/armor or do you have to buy/find them?

If you are talking about the "Soul Gems," they are different from the sigil stones that AshesofWake describes in his reply.

Soul Gems are used to recharge magic items in the game. In short: They replenish the number of “charges” that in item has. When you have your cursor over a soul gem it will say its level. If it says “none” then it is uncharged and can’t be used on a magic item. If it says something else (for example: “lesser”), then it can be used to add charges to an item.

You charge Soul Gems by casting the “Soul Tap” spell on an opponent before you kill them. Most “Soul Tap” spells will only work for a small amount of time, like 10 seconds or so, so it needs to be cast right before the finishing blow. Once you cast the spell successfully, and kill the creature, its soul will be added to the smallest Soul Gem in your inventory.

Also, it seems that Soul Gems are single use items, so choose wisely when recharging magic items.

[LinkinPrime]

If you are talking about the "Soul Gems," they are different from the sigil stones that AshesofWake describes in his reply.

Soul Gems are used to recharge magic items in the game. In short: They replenish the number of “charges” that in item has. When you have your cursor over a soul gem it will say its level. If it says “none” then it is uncharged and can’t be used on a magic item. If it says something else (for example: “lesser”), then it can be used to add charges to an item.

You charge Soul Gems by casting the “Soul Tap” spell on an opponent before you kill them. Most “Soul Tap” spells will only work for a small amount of time, like 10 seconds or so, so it needs to be cast right before the finishing blow. Once you cast the spell successfully, and kill the creature, its soul will be added to the smallest Soul Gem in your inventory.

Also, it seems that Soul Gems are single use items, so choose wisely when recharging magic items.

Thank you. He did answer answer my question on how to make magical items but I was also wondering about soul gems. I'm not sure if I have "Soul Tap" spell yet. Thanks for the info.

[DCriminal]

Thank you. He did answer answer my question on how to make magical items but I was also wondering about soul gems. I'm not sure if I have "Soul Tap" spell yet. Thanks for the info.

Some advice on this: I couldn’t find a "Beginner Soul Trap" spell, so I had to buy a weak "Detect Life" spell to get enough skill in that school of magic to cast "Lesser Soul Tap." I basically walked around casting the detect life spell for a couple of hours while I did quests. I don’t know if you will need to do the same thing, but I wanted to pass along my experience so you don’t encounter the same frustration.

[LinkinPrime]

Some advice on this: I couldn’t find a "Beginner Soul Trap" spell, so I had to buy a weak "Detect Life" spell to get enough skill in that school of magic to cast "Lesser Soul Tap." I basically walked around casting the detect life spell for a couple of hours while I did quests. I don’t know if you will need to do the same thing, but I wanted to pass along my experience so you don’t encounter the same frustration.

That will work for me. I have been using a lot of spells on nothing as I walk just to get the exp up. Thanks again.

[Ma12kez]

Hey guys, I just got Oblivion (never played any of the other Elder Scrolls titles) and I'm out of the sewers, but I got a quick question (forgive me if this is a repost of the same question).

I've done some reading online (http://db.gamefaqs.com/computer/doswin/file/oblivion_char_build.txt) about the leveling system of this game , but I still don't understand the specifics. I know that the enemies level up according to what your character level is; but I was wondering how do you maximize your level bonuses each time you level? For instance when you level up, sometimes I see a +2 or +3 on certain stats. I know +5 is the max, but how do I go about doing that? I know it has something to do with your Minor Skills, but I do not know the specifics. I just want to make sure I don't get owned later on in the game.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[SteveMcQ]

Wow, that was the closest any of the "power-leveling" or whatever you call it has made any sense to me. I'll still have to read that through about 20 times and have a diagram for myself to get it, but I'll get there.

So basically pick 3 major skill sets you want the +5 to go twards and then find a corresponding minor skills that go towards and use those over and over to get the number of points towards leveling? I'm so confused. And it seems so simple.Click back onto that quote and I have quoted KwanzaaTimmy's breakdown of the leveling system. His original post is on that same page a few posts up.

[LinkinPrime]

Check this out:


Major Nelson posted a funny thing (http://majornelson.com/blogs/blog/archive/2006/04/27/1042.aspx) on his blog for those people that take the role playing aspect of Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (http://wiki.xboxic.com/Oblivion) as literally as they can: an easy way to get your own ugly mug on your ingame character.[/URL]
http://files.xboxic.com/xbox-360/the-elder-scrolls-4-oblivion/thumbs/face-up-close.jpg (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/)Simply download [U]the demo (http://www.facegen.com/demos.htm) for Singular Inversions’ FaceGen software, feed it a picture of your face or anyone else you’d like to model, and after a whole bunch of analyzing the software will then try to recreate your face using heaps of different values for inner brow width and the like…. indeed exactly the same sliders you get during Oblivion’s character creation, so you can just copy the values and see how you would’ve looked if you were born a Khajiit in Kvatch.
Makes life a whole bunch easier for celebrity imitators (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MP9CHQZ3mHw&search=Oblivion) as well ofcourse


http://www.xboxic.com/news/753

[RedvsBlue]

Check this out:



http://www.xboxic.com/news/753

Ctrl-Alt-Del talked about this back when the game came out and I tried it but its difficult to duplicate the program's results because the slider's are difficult to line up between the 2 and, while the program gives you numerical values, the 360 version doesn't let you input numbers.

[LinkinPrime]

Ctrl-Alt-Del talked about this back when the game came out and I tried it but its difficult to duplicate the program's results because the slider's are difficult to line up between the 2 and, while the program gives you numerical values, the 360 version doesn't let you input numbers.

Bummer. I was thinking it might be fun to have some celebrities.

[RedvsBlue]

Bummer. I was thinking it might be fun to have some celebrities.
You can give it a try but it'll probably just end up being pretty generic (I know mine did).

[LinkinPrime]

Nah, I like my Lion (Kahjiit) :D

On another note, are some items just useles, like weighing scales, crystal balls, pliers, pickaxes, shovels, forks, nives, mages clothing....etc.

[RedvsBlue]

Nah, I like my Lion (Kahjiit) :D

On another note, are some items just useles, like weighing scales, crystal balls, pliers, pickaxes, shovels, forks, nives, mages clothing....etc.

I'm 40+ hours into the game and I still haven't found a use for them really.

[rabbitt]

There is no use for them, except the paintbrushes. You can make shelves and steps out of town with paintbrushes.

[LinkinPrime]

It'd be cool if you you could tag with them :lol:

[Javery]

Holy bananas we are almost at 1,000 posts!

[LinkinPrime]

Its just a matter of time. Or if mods merge the Wizard Tower thread we'll get bumped up to 983.

15,000 views is pretty crazy too

[RedvsBlue]

So I finally got around to downloading the Wizard's Tower and of course the weather is crappy like everyone else is reporting. It better not be part of the programming code that its always bad weather up there, especially after they made a big deal about having a "spectacular view".

[SteveMcQ]

There is no use for them, except the paintbrushes. You can make shelves and steps out of town with paintbrushes.Kindly explain. Might go on a paintbrush quest if it's amusing enough.

[2Fast]

Anyone else collect skulls and use them as decorations around the house?

and does anyone do this in Oblivion as well?

[LinkinPrime]

Anyone else collect skulls and use them as decorations around the house?

and does anyone do this in Oblivion as well?

Now I will :applause:

[Kayden]

Anyone else collect skulls and use them as decorations around the house?

and does anyone do this in Oblivion as well?

I did you one better. Im using a decaying head to decorate my entryway table. :twsited:

[2Fast]

I did you one better. Im using a decaying head to decorate my entryway table. :twsited:

The one you get from the Dark Brotherhood story-line? That one is the pride of my collection.

[Genocidal]

I'm a bit concerned because I'm not sure who's talking about Oblivion and who isn't.

[Kayden]

I'm a bit concerned because I'm not sure who's talking about Oblivion and who isn't.

8-[ ..... :lol:


The one you get from the Dark Brotherhood story-line? That one is the pride of my collection.

mommy....

[2Fast]

mommy....

Mmmm...I could go for some mommy-head-sword-baseball right about now.

[dastly75]

the fighters guild sucks so far , i did first quest but cant complete since they say i stole something from one of them. So they want me to collect 30 bear pelts, ridiculous!!

[mr ryles]

the fighters guild sucks so far , i did first quest but cant complete since they say i stole something from one of them. So they want me to collect 30 bear pelts, ridiculous!!

I'm with you. F all those bear pelts!! I think I'll just start a new guy to do each specific guild.

[AdvOfJet]

Has anyone else has all their ground turn purple on the 360 version. Mine started as soon as I warped to the new wizards tower. Now, every road is purple for no reason at all. I have reloaded, restarted, powered off and booted back up. Nothing will fix it that I can tell....

[LinkinPrime]

Has anyone else has all their ground turn purple on the 360 version. Mine started as soon as I warped to the new wizards tower. Now, every road is purple for no reason at all. I have reloaded, restarted, powered off and booted back up. Nothing will fix it that I can tell....

Hasnt happened to me I and I have it as well. Try re-downloading it see if it helps.

[jkircos]

Yesterday I noticed that my loading time is now almost 10 minutes when I start the game. And this is after I cleared the cache. Does anyone know what is going on, or had a similar problem?

[rabbitt]

Yesterday I noticed that my loading time is now almost 10 minutes when I start the game. And this is after I cleared the cache. Does anyone know what is going on, or had a similar problem?

This has only happened recentely, but my loading screens freeze my game for about 30 seconds. Especially at the Arcane University.

[psychobrawler]

I turned all purple in the arena yesterday. Saved and powered off/on my 360 and it went away. I haven't even dl'd WT.

Now, can someone please help me with the persuasion mini-game? Speechcraft is one of my major skills, but I suck at it.

Also, in the fighters guild, I apparently need ectoplasm to get some jobs in one of the cities. But no one has told be where to go/what to fight to get it... Any suggestions?

Thanks.

[Kayden]

Its fairly simple. Every NPC has two actions they like and 2 they dont. You can tell by their expresion when you highlight the action. Use the big ones on the ones they like a lot and the little ones on the ones they hate.

[Sk8erlink7]

I turned all purple in the arena yesterday. Saved and powered off/on my 360 and it went away. I haven't even dl'd WT.

Now, can someone please help me with the persuasion mini-game? Speechcraft is one of my major skills, but I suck at it.

Also, in the fighters guild, I apparently need ectoplasm to get some jobs in one of the cities. But no one has told be where to go/what to fight to get it... Any suggestions?

Thanks. I picked up some ectoplasm off of a ghost the other day. Check out some Ayleid Ruins, you might find a ghost there.

[Maklershed]

I picked up some ectoplasm off of a ghost the other day. Check out some Ayleid Ruins, you might find a ghost there.

Go into the chambers of the various churches. I know for a fact that you'll find 4 or 5 of them in the lower chamber of the church in Skingrad.


Does anyone know what the various little items are for such as string, shovel, pickaxe, etc. I cant seem to find a use for them other than to sell to people. Also, is anyone a vampire and choosing to just be one or is it better to cure yourself?

[psychobrawler]

Garradin's (?) Tears Quest Help... (Possible Quest Spoilers)

I got this quest to find these tears. I purchased the book in the Imperial City, found the frost glade, killed the guardian, and found the guy frozen in ice in the middle of the glade. Now what? The update on the active quest doesn't tell me where to go next or what to do. I still haven't actually found the tears, but I seem to be at a bit of a dead end. Anyone do this quest who can help? Thanks...

[Kayden]

Garradin's (?) Tears Quest Help... (Possible Quest Spoilers)

I got this quest to find these tears. I purchased the book in the Imperial City, found the frost glade, killed the guardian, and found the guy frozen in ice in the middle of the glade. Now what? The update on the active quest doesn't tell me where to go next or what to do. I still haven't actually found the tears, but I seem to be at a bit of a dead end. Anyone do this quest who can help? Thanks...

They're kinda tricky to find. Theres 5 of them around the frozen guy. Its best too look from the grass until you find one so you arent distracted by taking damage.

[Zoglog]

This game is pretty fun but the performance issues are getting in the way big time. I hold down A every time I restart the game but after a couple of hours of play the game starts loading very very slowly, and since this game requires a whole lot of loading and traveling to buildings............ it can take a huge toll, esp when load times approach a minute.

Any news if they plan on patching this game rather than releasing really shitty extras you have to pay for?

[pimpinc333]

This game is pretty fun but the performance issues are getting in the way big time. I hold down A every time I restart the game but after a couple of hours of play the game starts loading very very slowly, and since this game requires a whole lot of loading and traveling to buildings............ it can take a huge toll, esp when load times approach a minute.

Any news if they plan on patching this game rather than releasing really shitty extras you have to pay for?

You complain a lot. Everything I read that you type is always complain, complain, complain...... First FFXI now Elder Scrolls :) . But, Yes they are makign a patch for this game but i'm not sure what kind of patch they are working on.

[LinkinPrime]

If/When they release a patch I hope that they dont fix the money glitch in Kavatch

[RedvsBlue]

If/When they release a patch I hope that they dont fix the money glitch in Kavatch

What's that you say?

[LinkinPrime]

What's that you say?

I'm talking about this glitch:

"To do this you need a horse and the more expensive the weapon you wield the better.
So get your most expensive weapon and wield it. Get on your horse and fast travel to either Kvatch to speak to the orc (female) merchant, or to Silver Road in Cyrodill and speak to a merchant in green clothing.
Once you enter the barter screen, sell your equipped weapon. It will not vanish, allowing it to be sold over and over again for gold. "

I thought everyone knew about it.

[RedvsBlue]

I'm talking about this glitch:

"To do this you need a horse and the more expensive the weapon you wield the better.
So get your most expensive weapon and wield it. Get on your horse and fast travel to either Kvatch to speak to the orc (female) merchant, or to Silver Road in Cyrodill and speak to a merchant in green clothing.
Once you enter the barter screen, sell your equipped weapon. It will not vanish, allowing it to be sold over and over again for gold. "

I thought everyone knew about it.

Well if I was the last one then everyone knows about it now.

[Staind204]

I'm talking about this glitch:

"To do this you need a horse and the more expensive the weapon you wield the better.
So get your most expensive weapon and wield it. Get on your horse and fast travel to either Kvatch to speak to the orc (female) merchant, or to Silver Road in Cyrodill and speak to a merchant in green clothing.
Once you enter the barter screen, sell your equipped weapon. It will not vanish, allowing it to be sold over and over again for gold. "

I thought everyone knew about it.


And this will keep raising your Mercentile skill? I know its cheap but Ive beat almost all the quests and id like to max out my guy. Mercentile is one of my major skills but for some reason it's been stuck on the same number forever (Ive sold atleast 40000 worth) and it hasnt even moved. I think it might be a glitch or something?

[Genocidal]

Have you changed the Haggle bar off of the default lowest setting? If you don't do that, you won't get Mercantile experience.

[LinkinPrime]

And this will keep raising your Mercentile skill? I know its cheap but Ive beat almost all the quests and id like to max out my guy. Mercentile is one of my major skills but for some reason it's been stuck on the same number forever (Ive sold atleast 40000 worth) and it hasnt even moved. I think it might be a glitch or something?

Big time. One time I was watching 24 and I just kept pressing "A" on my controller while watching the show for an hour and I got 60K and my skill went up a lot. Now I can buy for cheap and sell for more when I haggle.

I know it might seem cheap to cheat but its a long as game and its not like its changing how much fun I have with it. I was getting sick of seeing cool magic items and not being able to purchase them. :D

[Genocidal]

Once you get to level 15 or so, there's really no problems with getting money, at least as far as I've noticed.

[LinkinPrime]

Once you get to level 15 or so, there's really no problems with getting money, at least as far as I've noticed.

Im at 8, couldnt resist :D

[Duo_Maxwell]

I know there's already an on-going thread about it, but for anyone that doesn't look in the gaming news forum we're looking for a reason for a supposed recall. Here's the thread:

http://cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92958

[Brak]

I have nearly 300,000 gold, simply from looting caves. My character can carry quite a bit of loot, so I clean up all of the dead bodies (if they have shit worth selling), and take it back to town.

[LinkinPrime]

I know there's already an on-going thread about it, but for anyone that doesn't look in the gaming news forum we're looking for a reason for a supposed recall. Here's the thread:

http://cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92958

Here it is:

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is now rated M for Mature :shock:


The Entertainment Software Ratings Board today issued a parental advisory that it has changed the rating of Take-Two subsidiary 2K Games' hit role-playing game The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion for the PC. Originally released with a rating of T for Teen, the game has now been rerated M for Mature, due to "more detailed depictions of blood and gore than were considered in the original rating, as well as the presence of a locked-out art file or 'skin' that, if accessed through a third-party modification to the PC version of the game, allows the user to play with topless versions of female characters." The Xbox 360 version of the game will retain its T for Teen rating because the nude skin is inaccessible in that version of the game.


http://www.gamespot.com/news/6148897.html

[Kayden]

God forbid anyone see a 3x3 texture of a nipple. :roll: That what corrupts society! Its not politicians on the take or wars fought on lies. Its digital nudity.

[Zoglog]

You complain a lot. Everything I read that you type is always complain, complain, complain...... First FFXI now Elder Scrolls :) . But, Yes they are makign a patch for this game but i'm not sure what kind of patch they are working on.

ffxi is stupid inherently. Oblivion is actually a good game marred with technical problems. Of course I could talk about the "radiant ai" but the least I expect is for a damn game to run decently. Load times are worse than GTA for PSP

I don't know what mediocrity you expect in your console games but this is pretty frickin bad =p The game crashes at random too.

[dafoomie]

The load times for me really aren't bad, the only length of time it ever takes is when loading a savefile. It can really get slow if, like me, you have over 800 savefiles though.

[Brak]

People who like to complain usually warp timeframes, as well. At the most, my load times are 8 - 20 seconds, which would be warped into 3 - 4 minutes in the mind of someone who whines and tugs on their genitalia at the drop of a hat, in addition to posting e-tears online. I assure you, nobody gives a fuck.

[pimpinc333]

ffxi is stupid inherently. Oblivion is actually a good game marred with technical problems. Of course I could talk about the "radiant ai" but the least I expect is for a damn game to run decently. Load times are worse than GTA for PSP

I don't know what mediocrity you expect in your console games but this is pretty frickin bad =p The game crashes at random too.

My game never crashed. It's your 360 that is crashing.

For the rest see what Brak just posted.

[LinkinPrime]

People who like to complain usually warp timeframes, as well. At the most, my load times are 8 - 20 seconds, which would be warped into 3 - 4 minutes in the mind of someone who whines and tugs on their genitalia at the drop of a hat, in addition to posting e-tears online. I assure you, nobody gives a fuck.

:applause:

[RedvsBlue]

People who like to complain usually warp timeframes, as well. At the most, my load times are 8 - 20 seconds, which would be warped into 3 - 4 minutes in the mind of someone who whines and tugs on their genitalia at the drop of a hat, in addition to posting e-tears online. I assure you, nobody gives a fuck.

There seems to be a lot of whining in the world today in general. Especially when it comes to geek related things such as video games and comic book movies (X-Men 3 anyone?). No one seems to be willing to just go with the flow anymore and has to find, and whine, about every god damn thing in the world nowadays. Oh well what are you gonna do...

[Zoglog]

on the contrary It seems like your fanboy minds are construed in the such that you've lost your damn testicles. Apparently you don't mind when companies fuck you in the ass and lower the standards of games. But hey who am I to complain since you want to suck Bethesda's cock. After all we should all just accept it and become nice little sheep. You think you're so badass for being a mindless fanboy?

now to the details, no game before this has crashed as much as oblivion. Load times do approach 1 minute after a couple of hours of play. So yes there is an inherent problem in this game being buggy as hell. But hey fuck patches right? all you fanboys seem intent on bending over some more while they shove retarded marketplace products up your ass. Thanks for all your unimpressive input.

[LinkinPrime]

on the contrary It seems like your fanboy minds are construed in the such that you've lost your damn testicles. Apparently you don't mind when companies fuck you in the ass and lower the standards of games. But hey who am I to complain since you want to suck Bethesda's cock. After all we should all just accept it and become nice little sheep. You think you're so badass for being a mindless fanboy?

now to the details, no game before this has crashed as much as oblivion. Load times do approach 1 minute after a couple of hours of play. So yes there is an inherent problem in this game being buggy as hell. But hey fuck patches right? all you fanboys seem intent on bending over some more while they shove retarded marketplace products up your ass. Thanks for all your unimpressive input.


I've never played a game where they paid so much atention to detail as much as they have on Oblivion. I am seriously shocked and amazed everytime I play. From all the little quests that they involve you on, to how every conversation with each character is different depending on your skills, or whether you have your weapon drawn or not. Its got an incredible expansive environment.

As with every game, there will always be bugs, glitches, and complaints, which means room for improvement. No game is perfect, which is good for them and us, this gives the developers a chance to try to outdo themeselves everytime.

[pimpinc333]

I've never played a game where they paid so much atention to detail as much as they have on Oblivion. I am seriously shocked and amazed everytime I play. From all the little quests that they involve you on, to how every conversation with each character is different depending on your skills, or whether you have your weapon drawn or not. Its got an incredible expansive environment.

As with every game, there will always be bugs, glitches, and complaints, which means room for improvement. No game is perfect, which is good for them and us, this gives the developers a chance to try to outdo themeselves everytime.

Agreed. Like I said it never froze on me. Load times were generally about 15-20 secs. With the MINOR problems this game, it is still one of the best Games I have ever played.

This is coming from a Non Fanboy. If I was a fanboy it would be of SquareEnix :)

[psychobrawler]

Yeah, I generally play only shooters, and I'm blown away by Oblivion. I admit there are some technical problems, mostly with framerate when traveling in the open and too many load times. I did freeze once, in the 25 hours or so I've played. I don't think I've ever waited more than 20-30 seconds for a load, and most are much faster. With all the variation people are seeing, there has to be some 360 performance contributing as well.

On a completely different note, did you guys see the ESRB changed the rating to M?

[The Dord]

I hope the future patch will fix problems with the Orrery (A quest npc can get stuck in there, and you can't get in there!)