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

[Technique]

Release Date Announced! March 20, 2006!


Oblivion Previews

Shack News (http://www.shacknews.com/extras/2006/022406_oblivion_1.x)

The Irish Scrolls (http://www.freewebs.com/theirishscrolls/talktime.htm)

Gamers Mark (http://www.gamersmark.com/news/2006/02/1/7460)

To The Game (http://www.tothegame.com/preview.asp?gameid=4265)

Voodoo Extreame (http://ve3d.ign.com/articles/691/691326p1.html)

Gaming Trend (http://www.gamingtrend.com/News/news.php?NewsID=5025)

Team Xbox (http://previews.teamxbox.com/xbox-360/1282/The-Elder-Scrolls-IV-Oblivion/p1/)

Gaming Andy Hands-On (http://www.gamerandy.com/archives/2006/02/a_day_in_oblivi.shtml)

Game Plasma (http://www.gameplasma.com/previews,id,750,previewid,192.html)

Gamespot (http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/rpg/theelderscrollsivoblivion/news.html?sid=6144925)

IGN PC (http://pc.ign.com/articles/691/691594p1.html)

IGN Xbox 360 (http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/691/691449p1.html)

Gaming Nexus (http://www.gamingnexus.com/Default.aspx?Section=Article&I=1008)

Gamers With Jobs (http://www.gamerswithjobs.com/node/22390)

1up.com/EGM (http://egm.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3148321&did=2)

Game Spy PC (http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/the-elder-scrolls-iv-oblivion/692014p1.html)

Xbox 365 (http://www.xbox365.com/news.cgi?id=GGrdLrLHiP02260227)

Podcasts/Video or Audio Interviews


Gamer Andy Podcast (http://www.gamerandy.com/archives/2006/02/gamerandy_live_6.shtml)

New Gaming Radio Hands-On Podcast #1 (http://www.newgamingradio.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32)

New Gaming Radio Hands-On Podcast #2 (http://www.newgamingradio.com/forum/showthread.php?t=50)

New Gaming Radio Video Interview (Podcast/MP3 Version Also Available) (http://www.newgamingradio.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23)

Power User Podcast Interview (http://www.neowin.net/index.php?act=view&id=32330)

Gaming Steve Podcast Interview (http://www.gamingsteve.com/archives/2006/02/gaming_steve_ep_35.php)

Gaming Steve Podcast Hands-On #1 (http://www.gamingsteve.com/archives/2006/02/gaming_steve_ep_37.php)

Gaming Steve Podcast Hands-On #2 (http://www.gamingsteve.com/archives/2006/03/gaming_steve_ep_39.php)

Game Trailers Video Interview (http://www.gametrailers.com/gamepage.php?id=1688)

Videos


Team Xbox Scenery (http://xboxmovies.teamxbox.com/xbox-360/2939/Scenery-Footage/)

Team Xbox Gameplay (http://xboxmovies.teamxbox.com/xbox-360/2938/Gameplay-Collage/)

Oblivion Trailer (via Team Xbox) (http://xboxmovies.teamxbox.com/xbox-360/2935/The-Elder-Scrolls-IV-Oblivion-Trailer/)

IGN Videos (http://media.pc.ign.com/media/702/702491/vids_1.html)

Countdown Videos (http://www.elderscrolls.com/downloads/media_movies.htm)

Review Scores


Click here to view review scores and links (http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages4/927345.asp)



Took me a while to configure this, but I finally got it right. The above list is a compilation of all the new previews, hands-on reports, videos, interviews, etc. that just came out. I know I already made another topic about this, but I thought I'd make a general topic about the game so that people could discuss it.

I hope you enjoy it. :)

I have already placed a preorder down for the Collectors Edition of the game for the 360 and I can't wait for this game to get released. It's been in development for almost 4 years now. I know once I get my copy I'm going to dance around like a joyous idiot, yay.

Anyways... What are your opinions about this game?

[Tha Xecutioner]

It's the only huge game in March I will have to skip on buying for a while (money issues). Aside from that fact it still looks amazing and I can't wait to waste my whole summer playing it.

[2Fast]

I cannot wait for this to come out. I've banned myself from buying any other games until Oblivion comes out to prepare myself (and because it's going to set me back about 76 big ones).

[Technique]

It's the only huge game in March I will have to skip on buying for a while (money issues). Aside from that fact it still looks amazing and I can't wait to waste my whole summer playing it.

Yeah, I know what you mean. Lots of good games are coming out in March for the 360. GRAW, The Outfit, Battlefield 2?, Burnout Revenge?, and not confirmed, but definetly probable, OBLIVION!

[AshesofWake]

if it comes out on March 20th, that's gonna suck so much, first day of finals...

[TC]

Thanks for putting this together. Nice work. :D

[Eastsidecracker]

^I recommend you not get it on launch, but more toward the end of your finals. It would be tempting to start, and then addicting.

Me, I didnt even know what this game was about, just that lots of people wanted it. Im not to big of an rpg fan, but did like KoToR and Fable, and after listening to gamerandys podcast and the preview, im now hyped up for a big rpg adventure.

[Technique]

^I recommend you not get it on launch, but more toward the end of your finals. It would be tempting to start, and then addicting.

Me, I didnt even know what this game was about, just that lots of people wanted it. Im not to big of an rpg fan, but did like KoToR and Fable, and after listening to gamerandys podcast and the preview, im now hyped up for a big rpg adventure.

Yeah, I couldn't believe it when I told my friend this was going to be a great game and he was like, "no dude..", or something like that. He read an EGM preview and instantly changed his mind...

My older brother got me into this series about 2 years ago when he uncovered his copy of Arena. I was suprised it was complete with the instruction manual and box. This game took up a whopping 5 floppy disks and back then you had to send away for the patch which was also in the box my brother found. You can download this game for free on The Elder Scrolls website now.

Back on topic to Oblivion now, here's the Wiki site - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Elder_Scrolls_IV:_Oblivion
Lots of information on there.

[Monsta Mack]

I had no problems with Morrowind GOTY except for the combat. I hope they improve the combat this time around and It's more fluid, and this game should own and be enough RPG for me for my 360 for a good year +

[A7las]

I started playing TES III: Morrowind again this year, and I simply had to stop. I'd find myself spending an entire day playing it, and I just can't be doing that because the college work doesn't finish itself. TES laughs at your feeble attempts at self-control... I just hope that Oblivion doesn't single-handedly ruin me.

[Technique]

Tomorrow, Gaming Steve is going to be releasing his Hands-On preview podcast. I can't wait!

[doubledown]

I cannot wait for this to come out. I've banned myself from buying any other games until Oblivion comes out to prepare myself (and because it's going to set me back about 76 big ones).

If ANY CAG pays $76 for the CE, they are nuts. BestBuy.com has it for $65. Plus, there is a 10% off coupon for Best Buy. So, you should be able to get it for $60 or so.

I have it on pre-order....only the regular edition. I'm not a BIG RPG fan, but enjoyed a few.

[seanr1221]

I'm getting this on day one...with the 10% BB coupon of course ;-)

[jam3582]

have it pre-ordered also cant wait

[Ozzkev55]

I can't wait for this game, I hope it lives up to the hype

[Technique]

Gaming Steve's new hands-on preview is up. The OP is updated with the link to it. I'm going to listen to it in a little bit here. Enjoy. :)

[Tyvan]

This thread Rocks! Thanx Tech!

[sj41]

Cool stuff. Thanks for setting this up and updating it.

[Arkay Firestar]

Its too bad the series has been compromised in order for the developers to sell to a larger market by making the games on consoles.

The graphics, interface, and gameplay have been altered from the original spirit of the series in order to make the game playable on a console, and to me that's just selling out.

I'll be getting the PC version and hoping that the developers haven't forgotten that this kind of game is MADE for the PC.

[Technique]

Updated OP with new previews and a new review score.

[Technique]

Release date announced! Look in OP!

[Technique]

updated with new podcast.

[TC]

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4265903

Oblivion guide for $12.77

[Technique]

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4265903

Oblivion guide for $12.77

nice, here is a slightly better deal for $14.31 shipped - http://www.overstock.com/cgi-bin/d2.cgi?PAGE=PRODUCT&PROD_ID=1706766&cid=80486&fp=F
I've never shopped with overstock.com. Are they reliable?

[Roufuss]

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4265903

Oblivion guide for $12.77

Ugh, Prima got the rights for the guide?

The Morrowind guide was decent, but Prima has fallen a long way since then. I wish they would have got the same author is that guide, but I don't think they did... I'm going to have to look at this one in the store before I blindly throw down money on it.

After getting tons and tons of penny guides, when it comes to PC ones Prima is the worst... Brady is a bit better, and Sybex is the king of them all.

[TC]

nice, here is a slightly better deal for $14.31 shipped - http://www.overstock.com/cgi-bin/d2.cgi?PAGE=PRODUCT&PROD_ID=1706766&cid=80486&fp=F
I've never shopped with overstock.com. Are they reliable?

Not sure how reliable Overstock is. I'm not a big fan of China-Mart AKA Walmart, but they usually get my guides to me in a decent amount of time.

[mbstuff]

Why do people seem inclined to get the 360 version over the PC version? The PC version of Morrowind was superior (at least I'm told, never played the Xbox morrowind), and the PC version of Oblivion should be better than the 360 version (as long as you have the PC horsepower). Plus the PC version is cheaper.

What am I missing? Did they really develop Oblivion with console controls in mind? Or does the 360 version look as good as the PC version running on state of the art hardware? Playing on a big TV opposed to the monitor?

My first inclination is to get the PC version, if only for the inevitable patches, mods, expansion packs, etc. But I'd be willing to give the 360 version a chance (and wait for the inevitable expansion-included gold collection in two years for the PC) if it's got some positives.

[TC]

Why do people seem inclined to get the 360 version over the PC version?

The answer is four fold. I don't want to waste the cash to upgrade my pc to the specs this game would require. My eyes have gotten used to playing games on the big screen HDTV. I sit in front of a computer half the day at work I'd rather not spend hours on end sitting in front of one at home. My computer is only used for work and porn. :D

[Roufuss]

Why do people seem inclined to get the 360 version over the PC version? The PC version of Morrowind was superior (at least I'm told, never played the Xbox morrowind), and the PC version of Oblivion should be better than the 360 version (as long as you have the PC horsepower). Plus the PC version is cheaper.

What am I missing? Did they really develop Oblivion with console controls in mind? Or does the 360 version look as good as the PC version running on state of the art hardware? Playing on a big TV opposed to the monitor?

My first inclination is to get the PC version, if only for the inevitable patches, mods, expansion packs, etc. But I'd be willing to give the 360 version a chance (and wait for the inevitable expansion-included gold collection in two years for the PC) if it's got some positives.

PC version is better simply because it includes the TES Construction Set, meaning we'll see a boatload of mods to the game very quickly. Some of the mods for Morrowind made it feel like a whole different game, and there are 1000's of them... I expect the same for Oblivion.

The only disadvantage is Oblivion will require a good PC to run imo, so most people are just inclined to get it for the 360.

[Technique]

Why do people seem inclined to get the 360 version over the PC version? The PC version of Morrowind was superior (at least I'm told, never played the Xbox morrowind), and the PC version of Oblivion should be better than the 360 version (as long as you have the PC horsepower). Plus the PC version is cheaper.

What am I missing? Did they really develop Oblivion with console controls in mind? Or does the 360 version look as good as the PC version running on state of the art hardware? Playing on a big TV opposed to the monitor?

My first inclination is to get the PC version, if only for the inevitable patches, mods, expansion packs, etc. But I'd be willing to give the 360 version a chance (and wait for the inevitable expansion-included gold collection in two years for the PC) if it's got some positives.

Some reasons why I am getting the Xbox 360 version instead of the PC version are: I can sit on my couch and relax while I am playing on a nice TV, the 360 version will take advantage of the rumble pack which allows for a little realism, I like to chill out with friends on my couch while playing. I would like to get the PC version for the mods and everything. Maybe I will get it sometime down the road when I have finished the main quest on the 360 version.

[sj41]

Why do people seem inclined to get the 360 version over the PC version?People that have a PC good enough to run this game probally love PC games and not console games, so they'll get the PC version. People that paid $400 for the Xbox 360 probally like console games more than PC games and after paying so much for a new console, probally didn't buy hundreds of dollars in PC equipment to be able to play this game. That's why they make games on multiple platforms so everybody can play on whatever system they have.

[AshesofWake]

Anybody know what retailer it would be better to buy from? Gamestop.com or Ebgames.com?

[Technique]

Anybody know what retailer it would be better to buy from? Gamestop.com or Ebgames.com?

I would rather order ebgames.com, I have ordered from gamestop.com and their customer service sucked. I had to return games 2 times in a row before I could get a game that worked..

[2Fast]

Anybody know what retailer it would be better to buy from? Gamestop.com or Ebgames.com?

Depends. If you want to save a few bucks on shipping, you can use FREESHIPALL at Gamestop.com. Otherwise, I'd probably go with Ebgames.com.

[Ahadi]

Anyone know of any differences between the regular and limited edition? Any bonuses worth spending the extra ten bucks on? I was talked into getting the collectors edition but can change my mind should I want to. Also, it wouldnt be a bad idea to pick the guide up as well, right? I'm not new to the series, so that was probably a dumb question, but is anyone else thinking the guide is a worthy investment?

[Scorch]

Anyone know of any differences between the regular and limited edition? Any bonuses worth spending the extra ten bucks on? I was talked into getting the collectors edition but can change my mind should I want to. Also, it wouldnt be a bad idea to pick the guide up as well, right? I'm not new to the series, so that was probably a dumb question, but is anyone else thinking the guide is a worthy investment?

The guide comes with the limited edition.. well.. A guide, dunno if its THE guide.. sounds more like a 'welcome to Tamriel!' pamphlet.

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/259303.asp

[Technique]

The guide comes with the limited edition.. well.. A guide, dunno if its THE guide.. sounds more like a 'welcome to Tamriel!' pamphlet.

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/259303.asp

its actually the history of Tamriel. So it has important events, people, etc.

[Roufuss]

but is anyone else thinking the guide is a worthy investment?

Depends upon how the guide is... Prima has been dumping out bad guides lately.

[Zoglog]

hmmm damn cant decide whether to get it on PC or 360 =/

[Scorch]

I've never played any Elder Scrolls game. What would you compare them to? I enjoy RPG's, games like Final Fantasy, Parasite Eve, Fable, etc.. I've got exactly $70 in credit, so all I have to do is say the word and the collector's edition is mine.. but.. I dunno. What would you guys compare the game to? And how's the combat? I like my RPG's where I control the action, like Fable.. Not push a button and watch them attack like KOTOR.

[Ahadi]

I've never played any Elder Scrolls game. What would you compare them to? I enjoy RPG's, games like Final Fantasy, Parasite Eve, Fable, etc.. I've got exactly $70 in credit, so all I have to do is say the word and the collector's edition is mine.. but.. I dunno. What would you guys compare the game to? And how's the combat? I like my RPG's where I control the action, like Fable.. Not push a button and watch them attack like KOTOR.

Well number 3's combat was pretty bad, but I enjoyed it. It was pretty much swing and hit, no real strategy(that I found anyway). And for gameplay is basically a big free roaming game. Go any where, kill anything type of game.

And I'm still on the fence about the guide, but I can get it for 20% less when I go to pick up my copy of the game.

[screwkick]

If ANY CAG pays $76 for the CE, they are nuts. BestBuy.com has it for $65. Plus, there is a 10% off coupon for Best Buy. So, you should be able to get it for $60 or so.

I have it on pre-order....only the regular edition. I'm not a BIG RPG fan, but enjoyed a few.

Hopefully most people got in on the $49.99 deal back a few months @ outpost.com

[Scorch]

Well number 3's combat was pretty bad, but I enjoyed it. It was pretty much swing and hit, no real strategy(that I found anyway). And for gameplay is basically a big free roaming game. Go any where, kill anything type of game.

Eh.. Swing and hit might get repetitive, but everything else sounds fun. I think i'll pick up the CE.

[Technique]

Eh.. Swing and hit might get repetitive, but everything else sounds fun. I think i'll pick up the CE.

As I have said before, they said that the combat system would be nothing like morrowind (dice rolling, suckiness). Its more skill oriented now and supposedly a lot more fun.

[Scorch]

PC Gamer (UK) gave it a 93%. Here's some scans.

WARNING: MAJOR, MAJOR SPOILERS.

http://img483.imageshack.us/img483/2122/oblivion19sw.jpg
http://img483.imageshack.us/img483/5131/oblivion26di.jpg
http://img457.imageshack.us/img457/8568/oblivion39im.jpg
http://img457.imageshack.us/img457/7924/oblivion47hn.jpg
http://img457.imageshack.us/img457/278/oblivion56ut.jpg
http://img457.imageshack.us/img457/6600/oblivion62rb.jpg
http://img457.imageshack.us/img457/1773/oblivion72be.jpg

[Technique]

PC Gamer (UK) gave it a 93%. Here's some scans.

WARNING: MAJOR, MAJOR SPOILERS.

http://img483.imageshack.us/img483/2122/oblivion19sw.jpg
http://img483.imageshack.us/img483/5131/oblivion26di.jpg
http://img457.imageshack.us/img457/8568/oblivion39im.jpg
http://img457.imageshack.us/img457/7924/oblivion47hn.jpg
http://img457.imageshack.us/img457/278/oblivion56ut.jpg
http://img457.imageshack.us/img457/6600/oblivion62rb.jpg
http://img457.imageshack.us/img457/1773/oblivion72be.jpg

Yeah I saws those over at g4 forums. The review goes into too much detail about some quests, so if you want some quests to be a total suprise skip those parts (italicized parts). But, if you want to read some good quest stories and don't really care, go ahead and read because the stories are great!

[Pratt75]

Great work bro on putting all this information together for us, thank you. I'll be getting the 360 collectors edition. PC gaming is great but can be to much of a pain in the a$$ sometimes with all the complications that happen from time to time so I stick with console gaming. Plus, I have a 360 and I'm going to play the hell out of it.

[moojuice]

So, are there any B&M pre-order deals going on(Besides CE of course)?

[2Fast]

When is this expected to be available at B&M stores like Best Buy, Circuit City, etc.? The 21st?

[mmn]

Here's a stupid question - is this game full first-person or can you go to third-person? I ask because I can get motion sickness from first-person games if the "bobbing" of the character's walk is a certain way.

[Technique]

To answer 2fast's question, yes, it is expected to be in stores on the 21st.
mmn - you can switch to third person if you wish, but it would probably be hard when fighting, so you would probably want to use it when you are just walking around and stuff.

[Scorch]

http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/genmessage.php?board=927345&topic=26944471

From: Big Winning Guy | Posted: 3/15/2006 5:54:44 PM | Message Detail

Can you do a...you know...a how you say...a sexy intercourse with a woman in the game? :\

Make a family?

From: Big Winning Guy | Posted: 3/15/2006 5:57:45 PM | Message Detail

I do not want to do with a female horse. >:[

From: Big Winning Guy | Posted: 3/15/2006 6:01:45 PM | Message Detail

This is a good! I cannot wait to do a e-romance inside a woman. I will try not to use force tho, only if she let me.

Joke posts, but still funny.

[Scorch]

Oh, and:

http://card.mygamercard.net/vark.jpg

Developer for it, I think. He played it.. then played Burnout and Ghost Recon. LIES! Why would he go play Burnout then Ghost Recon?! haha. He's probably sick to death of Oblivion after working on it for so long

[Technique]

http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/genmessage.php?board=927345&topic=26944471







Joke posts, but still funny.

rofl, hes copying Borat from Da Ali G Show.

[AshesofWake]

holy crap I was reading these on Wikipedia, pretty fucking awesome, it's about the Radiant AI:

The following are examples of unexpected behavior discovered during early testing:

1. One character was given a rake and the goal "rake leaves"; another was given a broom and the goal "sweep paths," and this worked smoothly. Then they swapped the items, so that the raker was given a broom and the sweeper was given the rake. In the end, one of them killed the other so he could get the proper item.
2. Another test had an on-duty NPC guard become hungry. The guard went into the forest to hunt for food. The other guards also left to arrest the truant guard, leaving the town unprotected. The villager NPCs then looted all of the shops, due to the lack of law enforcement.
3. In another test a minotaur was given a task of protecting a unicorn. However, the minotaur repeatedly tried to kill the unicorn because he was set to be an aggressive creature.
4. In one Dark Brotherhood quest, the player can meet up with a shady merchant who sells skooma, an in-game drug. During testing, the NPC would be dead when the player got to him. The reason was that NPCs from the local skooma den were trying to get their fix, didn't have any money, and so were killing the merchant to get it.
5. While testing to confirm that the physics models for a magical item known as the "Skull of Corruption," which creates an evil copy of the character/monster it is used on, were working properly, a tester dropped the item on the ground. An NPC immediately picked it up and used it on the player character, creating a copy of him that proceeded to kill every NPC in sight.

Bethesda has been hard at work to fix these issues, balancing an NPC's needs against his penchant for destruction so that the game world still functions in a usable fashion.

[2Fast]

holy crap I was reading these on Wikipedia, pretty fucking awesome, it's about the Radiant AI:

I'm in love.

[jer7583]

Its too bad the series has been compromised in order for the developers to sell to a larger market by making the games on consoles.

The graphics, interface, and gameplay have been altered from the original spirit of the series in order to make the game playable on a console, and to me that's just selling out.

I'll be getting the PC version and hoping that the developers haven't forgotten that this kind of game is MADE for the PC.

you go girl, dont let more people play the game on a more stable platform!

[Roufuss]

you go girl, dont let more people play the game on a more stable platform!

The 360 is stable?

:rofl:

[Pratt75]

Almost everyone in this thread has a 360 as noted by their sig and if it didn't come out on this platform most would have never played this game. I am very they happy that they "sold out" and are releasing it on the 360. I never played Morrowind but have heard and read many stories about and I'm really looking forward to playing oblivion.

[VanillaGorilla]

The 360 is stable?

:rofl:

Mine sure has been. You only hear about the ones that break because, those people are pissed and are gonna tell everyone about it. For the hundreds of thousands of people who have had no problems at all, most of them aren't gonna post a topic saying "OMG my 360 is totally working fine!"

[Scorch]

Its too bad the series has been compromised in order for the developers to sell to a larger market by making the games on consoles.

The graphics, interface, and gameplay have been altered from the original spirit of the series in order to make the game playable on a console, and to me that's just selling out.

I'll be getting the PC version and hoping that the developers haven't forgotten that this kind of game is MADE for the PC.

http://www.dedelen.com/Images/cs_images/crybaby.jpg

[Pratt75]

Mine sure has been. You only hear about the ones that break because, those people are pissed and are gonna tell everyone about it. For the hundreds of thousands of people who have had no problems at all, most of them aren't gonna post a topic saying "OMG my 360 is totally working fine!"

I agree totally, I haven't had any problems with my 360 either.


BTW, That is hilarious scorch.:applause:

[Superstar]

In my opinion, a lot of the 360 problems come from people shoving their console in small enclosed places, then expect it to run fine and have no heating issues.

To keep this on topic, only four more days! I can't wait.


Edit: new video up on IGN to continue the countdown

http://media.xbox360.ign.com/media/702/702493/vids_1.html

[AshesofWake]

Ebgames.com charged my card WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO EXCITED!!!!

[Roufuss]

Saw the guide at EB today... its pretty big, 350 pages, however just flipping through it real fast it dosen't seem to be nearly as great as the Morrowind guide was.

Not sure if I'll lay down the $19.99 for it, which sucks, because I bought both the Daggerfall and Morrowind guides at launch and thought they were excellent.

[Zoglog]

lol fanboys

[pimpinc333]

Never Saw this thread before so now its BookMarked! Thanks OP!

[Pratt75]

lol fanboys

thanks for the insight, hope you feel better:applause:

[Brak]

Its too bad the series has been compromised in order for the developers to sell to a larger market by making the games on consoles.

The graphics, interface, and gameplay have been altered from the original spirit of the series in order to make the game playable on a console, and to me that's just selling out.

I'll be getting the PC version and hoping that the developers haven't forgotten that this kind of game is MADE for the PC.

Or, in the same irrational and ignorant breath, you could go on to say that gaming should have never left the arcade, as they are tailored differently for home consoles.

Not to mention that the Oblivion project isn't "compromised" for the 360 console, in turn compromised for the PC. This was the developer's choice, and an obvious progression from the last title in the series. You're trying to appear intelligent with overtones of "PC gaming is better", undertones of "Xbox sucks" and a mixturetone of "I liked their old stuff better."

In other words: Shut the fuck up.

[Monsta Mack]

Or, in the same irrational and ignorant breath, you could go on to say that gaming should have never left the arcade, as they are tailored differently for home consoles.

Not to mention that the Oblivion project isn't "compromised" for the 360 console, in turn compromised for the PC. This was the developer's choice, and an obvious progression from the last title in the series. You're trying to appear intelligent with overtones of "PC gaming is better", undertones of "Xbox sucks" and a mixturetone of "I liked their old stuff better."

In other words: Shut the fuck up.

Damn Nas, spittin' the ether!

[FaintDeftone]

I put in a preorder for this at EB today. I was hoping to snag a CE copy but they told me they were all sold out already on preorders. If they get extra copies though, they said they'll bump me to a CE.

Can't wait though. This is the reason I bought a 360.

[Roufuss]

I put in a preorder for this at EB today. I was hoping to snag a CE copy but they told me they were all sold out already on preorders. If they get extra copies though, they said they'll bump me to a CE.


What? Don't deal with that bullshit at EB, this isn't going to be like an MGS 3 LE fiasco... just head down to Best Buy or any other retailer, since they'll get the LE also.

[Ozzkev55]

What? Don't deal with that bullshit at EB, this isn't going to be like an MGS 3 LE fiasco... just head down to Best Buy or any other retailer, since they'll get the LE also.
You can also use the 10% off coupon at BB as well

I can wait for this game...it seems like a dream come true, expecially with these daily teaser trailers I have to look forward to each day

[Scorch]

lol fanboys

i swear to god, i cannot understand you. You miss no opportunity to whore out the fact that you indeed did go to Zero Hour (the most recent attempt being 'I hope this game [the outfit] was better than the demo i played at zero hour!'), yet you do nothing but bash the 360.

[RedvsBlue]

What? Don't deal with that bullshit at EB, this isn't going to be like an MGS 3 LE fiasco... just head down to Best Buy or any other retailer, since they'll get the LE also.

:rofl:

As soon as I read that about EB not taking anymore preorders I thought "here we go again" (MGS3LE) and then I scrolled to your post...

[Chacrana]

What? Don't deal with that bullshit at EB, this isn't going to be like an MGS 3 LE fiasco... just head down to Best Buy or any other retailer, since they'll get the LE also.


I suppose that now EBGames is going to act like they know what the hell's going on and treat every CE/LE/SE as a rarity.

[rabbitt]

Not sure if this has been posted or not, so I apologize if this is a repost, but here are the Oblivion achievements. (http://xbox360achievements.org/content/view/88/107/)

You have to scroll down a little to see them. I really dig the icons.

[Brak]

Not sure if this has been posted or not, so I apologize if this is a repost, but here are the Oblivion achievements. (http://xbox360achievements.org/content/view/88/107/)

You have to scroll down a little to see them. I really dig the icons.

I was hoping for 1 - 5 point achievements, but that was wishful thinking.

Regardless, I'm pleased.

[coolbrys]

Man, just a few more days... I can't wait. Of course, I'm getting it shipped from Outpost, so it may take a few weeks...

[Sk8erlink7]

I'm sorry if this has been asked a million times already, but what does the Collector's Edition come with? I'd like to know before I spend $10 more for it.

[Technique]

I'm sorry if this has been asked a million times already, but what does the Collector's Edition come with? I'd like to know before I spend $10 more for it.

Bonus Features:
Pocket Guide to the Empire - A 112 page guide to every aspect of Tamriel, including its people, provinces and much more.

Making of Oblivion Documentary - Includes a special behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of Oblivion.

Septim Gold Coin - An authentic replicated Septim, the official currency of Tamriel.

[2Fast]

I'm sorry if this has been asked a million times already, but what does the Collector's Edition come with? I'd like to know before I spend $10 more for it.
~45 minute "making-of" documentary, a hand guide to Tamriel (112 pages I think?), a gold Septim (the official currency of Tamriel), and mega bad-ass Lord of the Rings extended edition-esque packaging!

[Monsta Mack]

I'm sorry if this has been asked a million times already, but what does the Collector's Edition come with? I'd like to know before I spend $10 more for it.

Lots, and lots of cool stuff.

Also a condom with the Oblivion logo stretched on it. So even your partner can FEEL the hype!

[rabbitt]

MGS3: Subsistence LE really set the bar high for special editions. While the Oblivion coin is a really interesting bonus, I can't quite justify paying $70 for a game, even if it will supposedly last over 200 hours.

[Scorch]

Oblivion LE 360 has disappeared from EBGames and Gamestop's website.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4245615
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/sr=2-2/qid=1142795482/ref=sr_2_2/602-8083578-1534239?%5Fencoding=UTF8&asin=B000BGPGU2
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7520471&type=product&id=1127210799630

Still available there, though. If you guys want it, you should probably preorder. Don't see why you wouldn't.

[AshesofWake]

^^^ you've got to be fucking shitting me, i ordered the CE from Ebgames on 3/12/06, fuck i hope i still get it....

edit: my order still says OPEN....fuck...

[KwanzaaTimmy]

Called my local gamestop (Local as in 40 minutes away.. heh) and they said they'll start selling pre-orders tomorrow at 5pm EST--- So I'm driving down to Altoona as soon as I get outta work and pick this beast up.

I can't wait, been playing Morrowind inbetween GRAW all weekend.

[Technique]

Phew, I'm glad I preordered early.

[AshesofWake]

im scared......hold me...

[Calamityuponthee]

My EB is getting them tomorrow at 5 pm also.. Mine is preordered and paid off. Can't wait.

[jam3582]

Lots, and lots of cool stuff.

Also a condom with the Oblivion logo stretched on it. So even your partner can FEEL the hype!


:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: good one.

[Superstar]

Called my gamestop. They still say tuesday. :(

[Ahadi]

My gamestop is saying if they get them early, they will be on sale Tuesday.

Also, I switched my preorder from CE to regular. The extra 10 bucks just wasnt worth it imo, a 112 page guide, a dvd i'll never watch and a gold coin really isnt a selling point for me. But a side note, I read in OXM you can be a vampire, so I'm a bit excited for that.

[Roufuss]

^^^ you've got to be fucking shitting me, i ordered the CE from Ebgames on 3/12/06, fuck i hope i still get it....

edit: my order still says OPEN....fuck...

:rofl: :rofl:

As Scorch pointed out, there are about 4 other places to get the CE from... I highly doubt this is going to turn into another MGS 3. This is just EB / GS being dicks probably.... I wouldn't worry at all. Best Buy is getting this Tuesday, so just stroll in there and pick it up.

[edison]

... But a side note, I read in OXM you can be a vampire, so I'm a bit excited for that.


Yeah I read that in the guide sounds cool, I'll be running around trying to find someone to bite me. :)

It seems to have both pros and cons. The more often you feed you'll remain more "human" being able to interact with others, but the longer between feedings you change in appearence (more vampiric) and get more abilities.

[Chacrana]

:rofl: :rofl:

As Scorch pointed out, there are about 4 other places to get the CE from... I highly doubt this is going to turn into another MGS 3. This is just EB / GS being dicks probably.... I wouldn't worry at all. Best Buy is getting this Tuesday, so just stroll in there and pick it up.


Wait, Tuesday or Thursday?

I want to know when my academic career is going to end.

[Roufuss]

Wait, Tuesday or Thursday?

I want to know when my academic career is going to end.

Their website says "Release date: 3/21" and I think even the ad mentions that it will be out Tuesday.

Best Buy is getting really good about getting things on time, or a day later. It's worth it to throw down a GGC on this, or PM a regular edition price to a collectors edition...

[2Fast]

Their website says "Release date: 3/21" and I think even the ad mentions that it will be out Tuesday.

The Best Buy ad definitely says "available Tuesday." The Best Buy I usually go to is horrible about video games though, so I'm really praying they have it Tuesday (since I won't be able to go back for a while, and I want to use a RZ coupon and Giftcard on the CE).

[Chacrana]

Their website says "Release date: 3/21" and I think even the ad mentions that it will be out Tuesday.

Best Buy is getting really good about getting things on time, or a day later. It's worth it to throw down a GGC on this, or PM a regular edition price to a collectors edition...


I'm trying that last method. But thanks for the heads up. I just finished Subsistence so I'm having that post-game bout of depression... looks like Oblivion can end that.

[pimpinc333]

Yea I called my GS earlier and they said Tuesday. Shortly after I got that Robot call from GS saying they will have it by the afternoon on Monday. Also Last Week A CAG member told me that they ( he works for a EB) will have it on Monday. I Work all day but I'll mos def pick it up on lunch.

[Scorch]

Depends on where you live. Some Best Buys are getting them and putting them out tomorrow, possibly even tonight if they get there soon enough. Most EB's are same-day shipping them and will have them for sale tomorrow afternoon or night.

I don't think this will be a MGS3:S LE situation, nor do I think it will be a Jade Empire and Halo 2 situation. Maybe a True Crime: NYC or NFS:MW Black Edition situation. It'll be widely available for a few weeks, then disappear.

It's starting to seem like there will only be one shipment of the CE, though. I don't want to start any rumors or anything, but i'm thinking it'll be a "We got a few in, but once they're gone, they're gone".

MGS3:S LE was just insane. 2 LE's per store? Pfft.

[Superstar]

I've never preordered a CE until this game. I preordered it a week and a half ago. If you preorder a CE, are you guarenteed a CE version, or do they just hand them out when people come in, and if they run out you have to settle for a regular edition? It might be a stupid question, but i'm curious.

[Scorch]

I've never preordered a CE until this game. I preordered it a week and a half ago. If you preorder a CE, are you guarenteed a CE version, or do they just hand them out when people come in, and if they run out you have to settle for a regular edition? It might be a stupid question, but i'm curious.

Dunno with this one. When I went to preorder, the guy thought they stopped taking preorders, but I got in on a CE. You should have your own copy waiting, but it really depends on the manager. I'd call and ask and make sure that you're guarenteed a CE.

[Superstar]

Dunno with this one. When I went to preorder, the guy thought they stopped taking preorders, but I got in on a CE. You should have your own copy waiting, but it really depends on the manager. I'd call and ask and make sure that you're guarenteed a CE.

Alright, thanks Scorch. I get out of college at noon tomorrow, and gamestop is only five minutes away, so i'll just run in then and ask. Hopefully the game will be there too, but I doubt it.

[Roufuss]

Depends on where you live. Some Best Buys are getting them and putting them out tomorrow, possibly even tonight if they get there soon enough. Most EB's are same-day shipping them and will have them for sale tomorrow afternoon or night.


That will be awesome if its true.

If EB does get it in early, I will just go buy the PC version tommorrow then, buy it cheaper at BB on Tuesday, and drive across the street to return it to EB. This is all assuming my BB dosen't get it in tommorrow, which they probably won't.

If you look at this link, apparently it says the PC version is coming 3/20... when you actually click on it, it then says 3/21. I think you might be right, Scorch.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=cat12085&type=page&sc=Software&qs=oblivion&cp=1&sp=Relevance&mipp=25&uq=oblivion&_requestid=91470

[AshesofWake]

So i checked my online Credit Card statement and there's 83 dollars PENDING on it, which is the same amount I paid at Ebgames.com so I'm pretty sure they've already charged me and everything for the CE edition, and ill be able to get it!!!

if not then....*cries*

[Roufuss]

According to Wal-Mart.com, they should be having it tommorrow, 3/20, all 4 versions (Xbox 360 normal and CE, PC normal and CE).

[2Fast]

Dammit, you guys are making me paranoid :headache:

[A7las]

Dammit, you guys are making me paranoid :headache:

Yeah, me too. I haven't recieved a call from Gamestop about my preorder yet. I guess that means I won't be lucky enough to get it monday. I just hope that I actually have a CE waiting for me on tuesday.

On a side note, I called my local walmart to see if they'd be releasing it at midnight on monday, but the guy I talked to said no. I'm not sure if I should believe him...

[Scorch]

Major city EB's are pretty much a lock for getting it tomorrow night. Dunno about the PC version. I hope my GameCrazy gets it in tomorrow night, but i'm not holding my breath. It'd be better if it came in Tuesday, anyway - I have classes until noon on Tuesday.

It's almost go time. Good luck, I hope you guys get the version you want.. can't wait to try this one out. It's going to be my first ES game.

[Chacrana]

Hopefully Best Buy or CC will put the game out tomorrow so I can pricematch and get this game as soon as I can... there's no way this'll be bad.

[Blackshear]

I usually choose Blackshear for my RPG names but may go with Dimitriox; a name I thought of whenever Diablo 2 first came out.... what about you guys?

[AshesofWake]

Vaginacado

ooooooor Belphegor

[Chacrana]

This couldn't have gone in the other Oblivion thread?

Anyway, I'll probably name my character Gatsu. Because Gatsu is awesome.

[Mr.Answer]

Huh wha

[Mr Unoriginal]

I think I'm naming mine: www.gamefaqs.com

[Brak]

I think I'm naming mine: www.gamefaqs.com

:applause:

[mmn]

Dr. Kenneth Noisewater

[menikmati]

TehBiggestWangEVARRRRRR.








Kidding, not sure if I'll get the game.

[Monsta Mack]

JaGr

[$hady]

Fish Tank

[R1V3R5]

Link


Really.

[$hady]

Link


Really.

Your links broken

[Technique]

Eximius Ereptor
Latin for Extraordinary Theif

[Technique]

I just spent a few hours playing the old school Arena with my brother. Pretty fun.

[2Fast]

Jess Moondragon.

[RAMSTORIA]

im thinking either cloud or maybe sephiroth, because they are soooooo cooooool!!!!!

[Mr Unoriginal]

im thinking either cloud or maybe sephiroth, because they are soooooo cooooool!!!!!

Add Xx at the beginning and 420 at the end and you will have a badass character.

[FrankySox]

Frank Thomas.....for sure

[guardian_owl]

"Tap Dancing Goat" of course, that's what I would use if I had a 360.

[PittsburghAfterDark]

Quackzilla.

I expect it to be an extremely annoying and unstable character.

What else would fit?

[FaintDeftone]

Chakan, because the forever man must be remembered!

[Deadpool]

um... Deadpool

[Deadpool]

Chakan, because the forever man must be remembered!

That man speaks the truth!

[doubledown]

IhaveNothingBetterToDoThanCreateDumbThreads

[KaneRobot]

Thaddeus Poopflinger

[Pratt75]

I preordered the collectors edition when I picked up GRAW. I'm going to be calling my local EB a little later today to see if there is any possiblity of getting it later today, hopefully after work. That would be sweet. I'm really excited about the possibilities of this game with how open the environment is.

[THE DARK KNIGHT]

Sir Hymen Slayer

[Wombat]

wombat

[h2dk]

Haywood Jablome?

[Apossum]

Encephalophoguspluribusunum Darkslayerdragonfabiogonnorrhea

[pimpinc333]

I have a couple:

Steve
Kyle
Tim
Cyril

[Superstar]

I stopped in at gamestop just a few minutes ago, and they said it will be in tomorrow. I guess I can wait another day. This will also be my first Elder scrolls game.

[doubledown]

I just have the regular edition on order at GAMERUSH. I hope to get it tomorrow or Wednesday. I'm not a big RPG fan, but this just seems damn cool.

[Technique]

ITS ALMOST HERE! I will soon be frolicking around with the deer in the lush forests of Cyrodiil!

[Blackshear]

IhaveNothingBetterToDoThanCreateDumbThreads
Wow, you are so hilarious.

[pimpinc333]

I Called my GS again this morning and they said chances are good that they will have it by 6-7 tonight. He said the manager's or the stores ( I have 4 GS and EB in 1 mile apart) are going to pick them up today and should be back at those times.

[Roufuss]

All the EB's / GS's here are saying tommorrow, unfortuantely.

I might hit up Wal-Mart sometime late tonight, and see if they got it, since their website says they expected it 3/20.

[spoo]

The hype for Oblivion hit me with the countdown videos. I am going to call Gamestop this afternoon to get some updates.

[Scorch]

A guy over at GameFAQs apparently picked his up from an EB in Indianapolis (sp?), he posted a picture to prove it.

http://matt.w32.net/proof.jpeg

And his gamertag:

http://card.mygamercard.net/MCurley.jpg

[Pratt75]

Isn't that something, his EB is selling it and the one in my area is not. Dam!
I called my local EB(West Palm Beach, FL) and they said tomorrow. Someobody call me a waaaaambulance, I was hoping there was a chance they might get it today but no soup for me until tomorrow. Dam!

[Technique]

A guy over at GameFAQs apparently picked his up from an EB in Indianapolis (sp?), he posted a picture to prove it.

http://matt.w32.net/proof.jpeg

And his gamertag:

http://card.mygamercard.net/MCurley.jpg

Nice! The gamer tag didn't post for some reason? I think its MCurley
Here's the link - http://live.xbox.com/en-US/profile/profile.aspx?pp=0&GamerTag=MCurley
Its kinda cool how it shows your level and health.

EDIT: now it shows.. weird..

[edison]

Just checked local EB/Gamestops both say tomorrow before they get it. :(

[AshesofWake]

ebgames.com still says OPEN for my order :cry:

[Scorch]

Nice! The gamer tag didn't post for some reason? I think its MCurley
Here's the link - http://live.xbox.com/en-US/profile/profile.aspx?pp=0&GamerTag=MCurley
Its kinda cool how it shows your level and health.

EDIT: now it shows.. weird..

Gotta give the gamer card a second or two to pop up.. it's weird like that.

[Southberm]

stedman...

[CrimGhost]

Guts or Jesus.

[Superstar]

http://xboxyde.com/leech_2325_en.html


One day video.

[Technique]

OP updated with new review score and link to countdown videos.

[Pure Apathy]

My gamestop is getting it in tonight at 7:00. I have to work till 10:00 tonight, so it will finally be mine tomorrow!

[Chacrana]

Well today's video is the most worthless thing I've ever seen... but hopefully stores will actually have this tomorrow... the wait is pretty much unbearable.

[AshesofWake]

^^^ yeah today's video blew assss

[A7las]

So has everyone who preordered from Gamestop recieved their automated telephone message? I'm slightly worried since I haven't recieved mine yet. I also used my out of state cell phone as the number, and I hope that didn't mess it up at all.
I can't even call and check at my gamestop because they aren't answering the phones, either that or they're getting too many calls.

Edit: Well, I got a hold of them and they said they won't be getting it in until about noon tomorrow. I feel fairly sorry for them. They're probably getting swamped with calls (especially from the looks of some of the internet forums). Now I just need to decide whether to skip my afternoon classes tomorrow....

[Pure Apathy]

So has everyone who preordered from Gamestop recieved their automated telephone message? I'm slightly worried since I haven't recieved mine yet. I also used my out of state cell phone as the number, and I hope that didn't mess it up at all.
I can't even call and check at my gamestop because they aren't answering the phones, either that or they're getting too many calls.

Edit: Well, I got a hold of them and they said they won't be getting it in until about noon tomorrow. I feel fairly sorry for them. They're probably getting swamped with calls (especially from the looks of some of the internet forums). Now I just need to decide whether to skip my afternoon classes tomorrow....

I got my automated call yesterday around 4:00 CST.

[KaneRobot]

This thread has convinced me to finally try the copy of Morrowind that came with my 9800 Pro from my old computer.

[A7las]

I got my automated call yesterday around 4:00 CST.

Well, I guess I'll just show up tomorrow after 12pm and hope that everything goes ok.

[AshesofWake]

i just ejaculated:

Thank you for ordering from EBgames.com. Your order has been shipped completely. The status and/or ship date for each item on your order is detailed below.

Here is the status of the item(s) you have ordered:
Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Collector's Edition Ordered: 1 Shipped: 1

To check the status online, click on the following link: https://www.ebgames.com/ebx/myaccount/orderstatus/default.asp

Please note that a signature may be required for the delivery of any package where the value of the contents is greater than $400. If no one will be available to sign for this package, you may wish to make alternate delivery arrangements with the carrier. Also note that EBgames.com does not ship nor do we schedule deliveries for weekends or holidays. If your order shipped on a Thursday or Friday, delivery may not occur until Tuesday of the following week. Orders shipping to PO boxes or APO/FPO addresses ship via USPS and may take additional time for delivery.

[Technique]

i just ejaculated:

Thank you for ordering from EBgames.com. Your order has been shipped completely. The status and/or ship date for each item on your order is detailed below.

Here is the status of the item(s) you have ordered:
Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Collector's Edition Ordered: 1 Shipped: 1

To check the status online, click on the following link: https://www.ebgames.com/ebx/myaccount/orderstatus/default.asp

Please note that a signature may be required for the delivery of any package where the value of the contents is greater than $400. If no one will be available to sign for this package, you may wish to make alternate delivery arrangements with the carrier. Also note that EBgames.com does not ship nor do we schedule deliveries for weekends or holidays. If your order shipped on a Thursday or Friday, delivery may not occur until Tuesday of the following week. Orders shipping to PO boxes or APO/FPO addresses ship via USPS and may take additional time for delivery.


YAY!
On a side note, CAG is slow as balls right now.

[Scorch]

My EB got it in earlier this morning and has been selling it since. Unfortunately, I ordered through GameCrazy and will get it tomorrow at noon.

It's for the best, though. I have to wake up at 7am tomorrow, and tonight I wanted to watch a movie, as well as 24.

[Superstar]

My EB got it in earlier this morning and has been selling it since. Unfortunately, I ordered through GameCrazy and will get it tomorrow at noon.

It's for the best, though. I have to wake up at 7am tomorrow, and tonight I wanted to watch a movie, as well as 24.


Gamecrazy seems slow at times. In this case, it wasn't delayed from the instore date so it's not a problem, but the last two games I preordered from them they got them in a day after the instore date.

[jer7583]

They have mine at gamestop but i can't get it until tomorrow :(

[asianxcore]

1 more day. can't wait for this.

Luckily I have work off tomorrow so after my morning classes I'm going to head to Comp USA and hope they have copies of the regular edition.

[Superstar]

Well, I just got the call from the gamestop recording. Mine will be in tomorrow after noon. I pretty much figured this, but it's refreshing to get the call anyways.

[Sk8erlink7]

I'll probably just wait to get this on Thursday when my Best Buy gets it. First of all, I have an unplayed copy of MGS3: Subsistance sitting on my shelf that's just begging me to play it. Secondly, if I buy it at Best Buy, I can use the 10% off coupon and get the CE for about $63 + tax.

It will assuredly eat me up inside though, so I'll try my hardest to resist coming to this thread and seeing the comments saying how badass this game is.

[2Fast]

My Best Buy better fucking have this game tomorrow.

[seanr1221]

If my CompUSA doesn't have it tomorrow after my 8:30 class I'm going to cry like a little baby

[Calamityuponthee]

Yep, worth the wait.. There's so much to do in this game, I have no idea where to start. At the first town and mindlessly walking around exploring everything I can.

[momadaboo]

Are there any reviews out yet?

[pimpinc333]

Ok Picked up my copy today at GS. Gonna Eat, Shower, then play some of this bitch.

[mmn]

Just got the call from Gamestop that it'll be available tomorrow "afternoon".

[A7las]

Just got the call from Gamestop that it'll be available tomorrow "afternoon".

Yeah me too. I have a small window of free time between 1pm and 210pm, so it better be there!

[Maynard]

OMG OMG OMG this game is fuckING amazing! Guys I can't wait till you get to try it out and share with me the FUNNY ass things that happen in your game day to day life.

[Technique]

OMG OMG OMG this game is fuckING amazing! Guys I can't wait till you get to try it out and share with me the FUNNY ass things that happen in your game day to day life.
ummm..
??

[2Fast]

OMG OMG OMG this game is fuckING amazing! Guys I can't wait till you get to try it out and share with me the FUNNY ass things that happen in your game day to day life.

Stop torturing me.

[Maynard]

Minor complaint, they took out all shadowing off of objects, although its in the PC version, nothing huge though. Yeah game is amazing

[Technique]

Minor complaint, they took out all shadowing off of objects, although its in the PC version, nothing huge though. Yeah game is amazing

its actaully not in the PC version. They took soft shadows out of both versions because it consumed too much power.

[Chacrana]

Minor complaint, they took out all shadowing off of objects, although its in the PC version, nothing huge though. Yeah game is amazing


So the game actually did come together in terms of gameplay? This thing must be wicked awesome. Tomorrow has to be the day.

[Scorch]

Glad I have an early class tomorrow - no class after 1130 and none until about 130 on Wednesday. Lots of Oblivion time.

I can't wait to set things on fire and throw buckets at deer.

[Chacrana]

Glad I have an early class tomorrow - no class after 1130 and none until about 130 on Wednesday. Lots of Oblivion time.

I can't wait to set things on fire and throw buckets at deer.

Hmm... I hadn't considered throwing buckets at deer. I do want to go through with my serial killer act, but no magic -- just straight up knifing fools. Actually, I wonder what would happen if I killed somebody and then basically piled up all the bodies in the center of the town...

As much as I want to get this game ASAP though, I'm not about to cut classes for it... I guess I'm unworthy.

[Scorch]

Hmm... I hadn't considered throwing buckets at deer. I do want to go through with my serial killer act, but no magic -- just straight up knifing fools. Actually, I wonder what would happen if I killed somebody and then basically piled up all the bodies in the center of the town...

As much as I want to get this game ASAP though, I'm not about to cut classes for it... I guess I'm unworthy.

I'd never cut classes for a game, that's just crazy.

I'm also going to paralyze a person and set her dog on fire. Then throw a bucket at the paralyzed person's head and see if it knocks them down the stairs.

I'll piss myself from laughing so hard if I can.

[AkuRit]

1 day and counting fellas, can't wait for this sick ass game

[2Fast]

I hope I'm able to assemble a gang of tough guys to rough up the locals, collect protection money, spray-paint my name around town, and pull knives on any sucka who looks at me cock-eyed.

*sigh* maybe in Elder Scrolls V.

[pimpinc333]

Man Started playing at 11 pm and its now 12:10 and I didn't do anything yet. I was tring to make the perfect Character and it took me over an hour lol. I'll post my thoughts more into the game later tonight.

[Scorch]

The marathon for free:

mms://a812.l1165445721.c11654.g.lm.akamaistream.net/D/812/11654/v0001/reflector:45721

[Technique]

The marathon for free:

mms://a812.l1165445721.c11654.g.lm.akamaistream.net/D/812/11654/v0001/reflector:45721

nice I was just about to post that. it looks so awesome!

[Mr. Anderson]

The marathon for free:

mms://a812.l1165445721.c11654.g.lm.akamaistream.net/D/812/11654/v0001/reflector:45721

Nice! I'll watch this for a while, thanks.

[Staind204]

I have class 10-1115 then Im off to CompUSA. Hopefully they get quite a few in and dont sell out before I get there. Unfortunately there is a snow storm supposidly coming and I cant get too far in my Mustang. Im praying it doesnt because I want to play some Oblivion:)

[pimpinc333]

Well I Played through the first quest and all I can say so far is that this game is amazing. It's everything you liked about Morrowind but done better. The combat is good, the magic casting is awesome, and the bow and arrow is probably the best in any game i've ever played. The graphics are also top notch.

Now the framerate issue that concerned some people. Yes it is there. But It's not bad and you could hardly care about it. It hit me only 3 times which isn't bad.

This Is my new favorite 360 game.

Also am I correct in saying that in Morrowind your characters fatigue wore down as you ran? And it was affected by how much weight you were carrying? Running in TES:O doesn't affect your Fatigue at all which is great.

[jer7583]

anyone pick up the massive (and expensive) guide? I think I'd rather use the money to get Metroid Prime Hunters.. A guide might be helpful for such a large game, though.

[Arikado]

I couldn't really get into Morrowind, but I'm going to pick this up on sale at CompUSA. It just looks too good to pass up.

[A7las]

Also am I correct in saying that in Morrowind your characters fatigue wore down as you ran? And it was affected by how much weight you were carrying? Running in TES:O doesn't affect your Fatigue at all which is great.

You are correct. I remember the first time I played Morrowind. I was running out to the first dungeon mission of the game, and on my way I came upon this one guy who wanted to kill me. This wouldn't have been a problem except for the fact that I had already lost all of my fatigue. The guy promptly knocked me to the ground and pummeled me to death.
From then on I made sure that I always had at least half fatigue where ever I went. However, this took FOREVER. I was looking forward to the horse and the quick travel for that very reason, but if I can run without being fatigued then that is AWESOME.

I thought about skipping my long as hell (2 and a half hour) history class tomorrow to play Oblivion, but Scorch and Chacrana made me ashamed to even think about it.

[Brak]

I'm debating whether on not to go to class tomorrow. I have work in the afternoon, as well.

:/

[pimpinc333]

Yea I work most of the day tomorrow but I have Wed. and Thurs. off so I'll be getting alot of time in then.

Also the Draw Distance is great. Nothing pops out onto you and you can see vast mountains in the background.

I also like the blocking. You control your characters blocking.

Stealth mode is a great addition as well since I used it tons of times today. I can't wait til Tomorrow Night.

[SteveMcQ]

So I might get horribly flamed for not keeping up with the news (if this has a demo out or will soon), but I'm wondering:

For someone who's never played and Elder Scrolls title and RPGs in general, is there anything here that could hold me over? Just wanted some thoughts. Thanks. Looks like fun though.

[Warlock TCK]

Yeah, I'm with Steve on this one. Is it newbie-friendly? GRAW was the first Ghost Recon I played and it is extremely friendly to newcomers. Is Oblivion one of those games?

[doubledown]

Yeah, I'm with Steve on this one. Is it newbie-friendly? GRAW was the first Ghost Recon I played and it is extremely friendly to newcomers. Is Oblivion one of those games?

I hope so too....I have it pre-ordered, but I never played any of the Elder Scrolls games. I only played a few RPG's also....but I enjoyed Final Fantasy X and Fable.

[Robobandit]

you don't need to have played the previous games to get into this one.

Also, they've done a better job of giving you a sense of direction in this game than in morrowind, but you can ignore it and go do your own thing too :)

[moojuice]

Wow, alot of you guys are in college too? Anyways, i'm luckly; dont have to work untill Friday, and i;m on spring break. Plenty of time to do whatever. Yay.

[dts5000]

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[Chacrana]

Yeah, I'm with Steve on this one. Is it newbie-friendly? GRAW was the first Ghost Recon I played and it is extremely friendly to newcomers. Is Oblivion one of those games?

Everything indicates that Oblivion will be accessible, but not noob-friendly to the point where it's boring for hardcore fans... I haven't played an ES game before either, but this game really doesn't seem like it'll have a huge learning curve.

[2Fast]

Leaving to pick up my friend and go to Best Buy right now, I'm so fucking excited.

[jkircos]

Leaving to pick up my friend and go to Best Buy right now, I'm so fucking excited.

Is Best Buy supposed to have it today?

[pimpinc333]

Everything indicates that Oblivion will be accessible, but not noob-friendly to the point where it's boring for hardcore fans... I haven't played an ES game before either, but this game really doesn't seem like it'll have a huge learning curve.

Yep. The best thing to do is do a once through of thie manual before playing so you know all the buttons, what to do when you be encumbered, and other things. The first quest is a walkthrough basically. It lets you know how to do everything.

Also Jkircos BB should have it today.

[Scorch]

Is Best Buy supposed to have it today?

The fliers said Thursday, but they'll probably have it today.

I feel like I have a stomach virus. Chalk that up with the fact that I woke up about 5 minutes before I usually leave for my first class and you've got the making of a bad morning. I'm going to suck it up and TRY to catch the end of my sociology class, swing by history class, then pick this game up. If i'm pukin' tonight, I better be pukin' while playing Oblivion.

[VanillaGorilla]

3 people on my friends list were playing it last night. I'll pick it up this morning before all the pre-order people show up and snag all the copies.

[Roufuss]

Is Best Buy supposed to have it today?

Yes.

Two Best Buy's out of six are already received it, according to the store locator... regular AND collector's editions. Take that, shitty EB / Gamestop!

I'm just waiting for the local one to receive its shipment before I run down there and snag it, and PM the regular price to a collector's edition.

[Pratt75]

Can you edit your character at any after you create him at the beginning of the game?

[VanillaGorilla]

I just saw a video of a regular NPC blocking sword shots with his fists, and taking 6 or 7 shots without even flinching....starting to think about reconsidering....

[flybrione]

Picking it up this afternoon, during my lunch break but probably will not start to really get into to it until the weekend. I have off Friday so I am considering playing it all day or most of the day Friday.

[pimpinc333]

I just saw a video of a regular NPC blocking sword shots with his fists, and taking 6 or 7 shots without even flinching....starting to think about reconsidering....

It was proabably a NPC that cannnot be killed becuase he/she is part of the story line. A crown will appear over them when you put your cursor on them. Thats mean they cannot be killed.

[bil4ltool]

I'm going to try and pick this up today sometime, but I did a Best Buy check and none of them have it. I wonder if any CC's or Compusa will have it (they said it should be in stock today).

[screwkick]

I'm going to try and pick this up today sometime, but I did a Best Buy check and none of them have it. I wonder if any CC's or Compusa will have it (they said it should be in stock today).

Try Walmart. I just picked up the regular edition there. They had about 7 regulars, and 5 collector editions too.

[bil4ltool]

Thanks. I'll try there. It sucks calling Wal Mart though. The grandma's don't have any clue about games.

[Superstar]

Just picked up my CE version. I'm about to put it in after I fix some food.

[Zoglog]

http://www.gamestats.com/objects/702/702493/articles.html

Stuff magazine review 3/5 stars

I'm not buying this game anymore =(

[pimpinc333]

http://www.gamestats.com/objects/702/702493/articles.html

Stuff magazine review 3/5 stars

I'm not buying this game anymore =(

Yes because Stuff Magazine is a realible source for game reviews. :roll:

[Roufuss]

Local Best Buy here had about 20 copies of all 4 versions (Xbox 360 and PC).

[VanillaGorilla]

I think pretty much every big time store has copies by now. Except like, Kmart or something.

[Jaket]

about to leave for work, where i will be picking up my copy too (i work at gamestop) haha

[doubledown]

It appears that GameRush is hit or miss today....1 said yes, another no. I'll check mine today...well, I'll call.

[Zoglog]

Yes because Stuff Magazine is a realible source for game reviews. :roll:

it is, they are the formeost experts on modern culture and have a hightened sense of quality.

[Pratt75]

http://www.gamestats.com/objects/702/702493/articles.html

Stuff magazine review 3/5 stars

I'm not buying this game anymore =(

OMG!! Stuff magazinge gave it 3 out of 5 stars. :cry: I'm not buying this game anymore.;)

Cmon man, is this really going to persuade you not to buy the game? I really hope not but to each his own.

[asianxcore]

checked a couple places today,

EB Games- called. said they had only the limited version for 360 as of 11am
Compusa- hadn't got any 360 or PC copies in yet
TRU- nothing yet

hopefully my buddy who works at Comp Usa will give me a call when the 360 copies come in.

[bil4ltool]

I'm pretty sure Zog was being sarcastic guys, anywho, I picked it up at BB here in ABQ NM and PM'ed Compusa :D

[Scorch]

about to leave for work, where i will be picking up my copy too (i work at gamestop) haha

Wow, Jake mentions he works at Gamestop. Again.

My GameCrazy got a bajillion copies of hte normal one and 5 copies of the limited edition. 4 of the 5 were preordered. I picked up my copy. I LOVE this game so far.

[Superstar]

This game is awesome so far. I got into the imperial city. I went into the book store and picked up an apple I think it was, and the dude in it started flipping out LOL. Before I knew it a guard came, and sent me to the castle to search me. Then I talked to some guy there and he let me go see people in jail, and like a moron I picked up a pot on the group and he put me in a jail cell LOL

[Daddy]

Well i played for about 2 hrs and have to say.....AWESOME.....sweet graphics,customizing and pychics. the story is soo nice and the game play is great. One long load after character creation and then all speedy from there....looks sweet in 3rd and 1st person and is SUPER ADDICTIVE...cant wait to play more...this game is a must have and just bumped GRAW to the curb....2hrs flew by like 5 min. if you want a game that keeps your interest and is just amazing this is that game

[cleaver]

I think I'll name my guy Biggus Dickus.
What, is there something funny about Biggus Dickus?

[Dr Mario Kart]

I think if you are picking up a lot of alchemic herbs in the field, there should be a 1/1000 chance that you will randomly 'raise your blunt skill'

[Pratt75]

Cleaver, I just noticed the quote about Chuck Norris in your sig. That my man is pretty dam funny.

[asianxcore]

got a call at 11:30 from my friend who works at Comp Usa, that they got their copies of Oblivion in. picked it up for only $39.99+ tax (after coupon) :)

[spoo]

I got mine today (CE) @ GameStop. I traded in my PD0 and Kameo. Wow this game is great so far.

[moojuice]

I just realized something. I went into gamestop two times. Once to pre-order, and the seond time to pick it up. The first time, I went in, I said I wanted to pre-order it, and asked if i could get the CE. I don't remember exactly what he said, but he said something along the lines of having to wait untill tueday (in other words today) to see if they had extras. Then, I said ok, and walked out. Today, went in, asked if I could get the CE, guy said sure, charged me, and I left.

Whats so odd? Not once did they offer me to buy some card for deals on pre-owned, extra trade credit, etc. Oh well *shrugs*

[SteveMcQ]

Damn it, that CE looks mighty tempting.

[bil4ltool]

Now that I have this and my recently purchased GTA San Andreas (which I never played all the way through) I should be busy for a long ass time. Oh and I finished the GRAW single player today....what a blast.

[Scorch]

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

[Zoglog]

I got the game but I can't seem to find my rifle. How do I equip guns?

[seanr1221]

This game is just too sweet.

[doubledown]

I picked it up....but haven't played yet. Wife is intoo Jewel Quest...and since she is not feeling well, I will not push. I'm not hard over RPG's anyways...but the manual seems nice ;)

[2Fast]

Was able to get a CE at Best Buy, but then I had to work until 5. Hopefully I'll be putting in some massive playtime tonight.