Topic: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered

@Ravix I’m glad to see that you’ve continued giving the game a chance and it seems to be going well for you! It really is a special game when you let the world come to you instead of the other way around. The sense of discovery and just exploring as you make your way to something else is just a satisfying gameplay loop.

I also really like talking to all the residents and hearing their rumors. There is some great gossip in the midst of it all, especially when it leads to an interesting quest. Everyone has their own distinct personality and schedules, and it’s really cool to see how their lives operate, not only from a physical level, but emotional one too.

@Kraven Yes, it's definitely one to just let the game distract you on its own. Initially I was just wondering whether I was supposed to RP why I had been in jail, or of the game would tell me (I feel like it's just there for a convenient starting point and Bethesda didn't really put much thought into the why) so I settled on being a fugitive for a crime I don't remember to satisfy that aspect. Of course, as well as being a fugitive, I'm also now seen as a hero, so I'm basically the A-Team. And as there is no real urgent drive to go and save the world right now, Sean Bean and I can help those we deem worthy of help, and try to make some money to survive.

The last thing to happen though, after I'd dealt with a necromancer problem for the benefit of a pub that's owner was friendly to me early on as I wandered around the countryside after leaving the sewers, was I talked to a guard in the pub, and apparently I was criminal scum and had a 40 gold bounty!? He then had to take me to Cheydinhal for processing, and I fell in love with the town, so will look to eventually make a permanent base there.

So it is moments like that that influence where you go and what you do, as long as there's not too pressing a quest open at the time.

I do wish the residents wouldn't all talk over each other at once though 😅

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My game has basically gone from this:

To this:

Which is me, Sean Bean and our Zombie buddy thinking about renovating a house in Cheydinhal 😛 (I'm aware the house has probably got an actual quest tied to it, as I overheard something, but I will eventually buy the real house that is for sale in this town, with or without Beany)

And my latest stats at lv10 are as follows I mostly hit things and cast spells, hence they are weighted towards those 😅 so I can heal/protect or damage, and summon if I want a distraction. No idea if I'll ever need speed or agility, it doesn't seem to matter

I’ve been playing Oblivion quite a lot the past few weeks, and after a slightly slow start I am really enjoying it. There is a lot going on under the surface.

That said, any tips to get a bit more out of it? I am playing as a basic sword and shield warrior, standard for me - I quite rarely experiment. But I think I am probably missing out on a lot by not dabbling in some spell casting, thievery, etc.

Any suggestions?

I really hope those publishers/devs are hit with business struggles soon.

@Zuljaras So as you know I was playing the game since the moment it became available and I'm die hard when it comes to physical but the way Microsoft handled this 'physical' edition has me thinking I'll just grab a copy of the cover and print it myself. Then stick it on the shelf as a reminder that I didn't fall for their scam. I've got maybe four different copies of Skyrim and I never regretted the purchase but I know if I bought that copy of Oblivion I would, they simply don't care.

@GirlVersusGame There is ZERO reason to release a physical edition of a game that was already released digitally and not include even the base game data on the disc AFTER such delay.

Actually, the ONLY reason I can think of is to scam people who purchase physical games.