Oblivion First Impressions Thread #1

Well, I really like the game. No crashes here. My only complaints would be:

A: I can't figure out how to take a screenshot
B: You can't attack (melee or ranged) while on horseback
C: I lost my horse after getting off of it and chasing down a deer. :(

Other than that. It is fantastic!
 
Question - How many DVDs are in the non-CE version? I'm wondering if I ended up with 2 copies of the game in one box, since both DVDs appear to have the exact same content and meet the disc check requirement.
 
I have a TERRIBLE sence of direction, escpecially in videogames. I even got lost in WOW during the lowest of levels.

IMPORTANT QUESTIONS!!!

1) Can you play the game in windowed mode at 1280x800? That is how I play my CS on my 19'' monitor, I need widescreen, it helps me not get lost as much :p

2) Will my rig in my sig play the game decently at all?

3) I didn't like WOW at all, could a guy get into Oblivion if he's looking for a break from CS?

Thanks.
 
Isaacav2 said:
I have a TERRIBLE sence of direction, escpecially in videogames. I even got lost in WOW during the lowest of levels.

IMPORTANT QUESTIONS!!!

1) Can you play the game in windowed mode at 1280x800? That is how I play my CS on my 19'' monitor, I need widescreen, it helps me not get lost as much :p

2) Will my rig in my sig play the game decently at all?

3) I didn't like WOW at all, could a guy get into Oblivion if he's looking for a break from CS?

Thanks.
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1. not sure
2. hell yes.
3. hell yes.
 
I can't figure out where to buy lockpicks lol...some thief I am....the thieves guild guy only sold them initially...
 
ZOMG!!!

This has to be the best Elder Scrolls to date.. WOW!!! I need sleep will talk more tomorrow.. its insanely fun :)
 
Ya I finally got my performance settings down pat, and started playing and WOW.. after I entered my first Oblivion gate I nearly shit myself. Not only is this game a great RPG, but the graphics are amazing, the FPS aspect of the game is VERY smooth and I think I'm in LOVE with the combat system.

A 21 year gamer (since 1984), astonsihed in just a few hours of gameplay. I'd hate to jump the gun but quite honestly this game is shaping up to be IMO one of the best of all time.
 
well i got turned into a vampire and didn't know what to do. I get hurt every time i'm in sunlight, and i didn't know how to feed on people yet, so i had some time alone with this here shop keeper, i made his day suck.





 
I was just sworn as a Knight of The Blade, hmmm ....... don't know if I regret that decision.

Again, how do I level up? :confused:
 
Man, the screenshots and system requirement reviews are making this workday go by soooo slow.

EB Games called me @ 5pm to let me know my pre-order was there, I pick it up @ 6:30pm, at work @ 7pm, and wont get off until 7am....

I can tell that I won't be getting any sleep today....
 
I got to level 2 by sleeping in a bed.... for 12 hours.....

LOL this game is fun!
 
I'm playing a thief/rogue, and I stole a horse - am I going to regret doing that? lol

Also, if I want to roll another player, do I have to go through all that beginning stuff again?
 
wfalcon said:
Question - How many DVDs are in the non-CE version? I'm wondering if I ended up with 2 copies of the game in one box, since both DVDs appear to have the exact same content and meet the disc check requirement.
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1 dvd is all that should be in the non-ce version, the CE comes only on one dvd (the game) and then a "making of dvd" is included, so two dvds total with it......you lucky man!
 
cuemasterfl said:
I'm playing a thief/rogue, and I stole a horse - am I going to regret doing that? lol

Also, if I want to roll another player, do I have to go through all that beginning stuff again?
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A good idea is to make a save at the end of the sewers, then everytime you want to create a new character, load the save up and change your stuff before exiting.

I'm not sure if you miss out on anything that you might creating a different type from the beginning, but I bet you don't miss out on much.
 
I'm playing it on an FX5900 and AthlonXP 2000, and even IM having fun... LOL.

It's more like a slideshow though :(
Dungeons are ok, but in forests I get less than 10fps
 
Note, according to the official Oblivion forums there is a setting in the .ini file that you can adjust that will allow you to take screenshots. I forget the name of the setting. Poke around in the .ini for a "screenshot" parameter.
 
L1ght said:
I got to level 2 by sleeping in a bed.... for 12 hours.....

LOL this game is fun!
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You advance levels by gaining more points in your Major skills. I think it's like 10 points of advancement will let you gain a level. You have to rest in a bed to actually gain the level.

It has nothing to do with how long you rest ;)

Also, just an FYI, the amount you can add to your stats (strength, agility, etc.) is adjusted by what skills you leveled up between your last level and your next level up. So for me, for example, my acrobatics skill went up a bunch from falling and jumping, so I got an x5 on my agility if I wanted it.
 
tys90 said:
A good idea is to make a save at the end of the sewers, then everytime you want to create a new character, load the save up and change your stuff before exiting.

I'm not sure if you miss out on anything that you might creating a different type from the beginning, but I bet you don't miss out on much.
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Good idea. In fact I do have a save game in the sewers :)
 
Stiler said:
1 dvd is all that should be in the non-ce version, the CE comes only on one dvd (the game) and then a "making of dvd" is included, so two dvds total with it......you lucky man!
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Excellent. Anyone want to buy a copy of Oblivion? ;) J/K Fun game so far - stayed up late last night.

Edit - anyone buy the strategy guide or are folks going it alone?
 
I think it's too early for a strategy guide. I'd like to explore by myself for a while at least.
 
Colonel Sanders said:
You advance levels by gaining more points in your Major skills. I think it's like 10 points of advancement will let you gain a level. You have to rest in a bed to actually gain the level.

It has nothing to do with how long you rest ;)

Also, just an FYI, the amount you can add to your stats (strength, agility, etc.) is adjusted by what skills you leveled up between your last level and your next level up. So for me, for example, my acrobatics skill went up a bunch from falling and jumping, so I got an x5 on my agility if I wanted it.
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Thanks for the tip. Is there free beds somewhere? I paid 10 gold for 1 night at this place in the main city, but I needed one there, cuase i didnt want to wait for a shop to open.

Its so much fun to explore in the woods, there so much stuff to do! Cant wait to play the game agian....

And, oblivion is pretty sweet to.
 
You get free bedding in any of the guild houses that you are a member of ....

I just became a member of the dark brotherhood, very interesting group, free bedding in their place too ....
 
The compass addition alone has made this game so enjoyable for me. I'm glad they improved over the Morrowind formula. I've just started out, hit level 3 but not much further than that.
 
basic_wonder said:
You get free bedding in any of the guild houses that you are a member of ....

I just became a member of the dark brotherhood, very interesting group, free bedding in their place too ....
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I too just joined the dark brotherhood. Lets just say the "welcome to the family" gift is excellent.

I do not think I will be doing the main quest for quite some time as I am finding so much other stuff to do.
 
Now that I have spent some time on this game, this is what I can say about it.

It is freaking great! Sure it is beautiful, but the gameplay is what makes it. For me, this game is the first RPG that I have ever played where I can actually see using a bow or magic as your main source of combat. Not only can you use it, but it is enjoyable if you do! Quite fantastic!
 
Shzitt said:
I too just joined the dark brotherhood. Lets just say the "welcome to the family" gift is excellent.

I do not think I will be doing the main quest for quite some time as I am finding so much other stuff to do.
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Yeah, I'm still looking for stuff that is better than that gift but as of level 12 I haven't found it....
 
Shzitt said:
I do not think I will be doing the main quest for quite some time as I am finding so much other stuff to do.
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I'm doing the main quest now, and then going back to explore. There is SO much to explore. I'm trying to stay on the main quest with out doing anything extra ATM. Its easy to stay on the main quest with what little stuff is found on the way.

I'm def going to try different charactors and choices later on. I'm an Imperial Knight right now, about 10 hours into the main quest.
 
they should of just used the source engine, worst comes to worst, the ut2k4 engine

the performance/quality ratio is complete shit

the "sneaking" isnt very played on, overall the game sucks and has been consolized, they tried to kill 2 birds (360+pc) with one stone.

*reinstalls morrowind tribunals*
 
Funny, I am sneaking around using my night vision for most dungeons or missions and one or two shotting most bandits/marauders/imps/skeletons with my bow from range. Game also looks absolutely beautiful to me. To each his own I guess.
 
Shzitt said:
Funny, I am sneaking around using my night vision for most dungeons or missions and one or two shotting most bandits/marauders/imps/skeletons with my bow from range. Game also looks absolutely beautiful to me. To each his own I guess.
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Exactly what I'm doing. If I can't kill something in a bow shot or two, a flare to the face usually works pretty well... :p
 
wtburnette said:
Exactly what I'm doing. If I can't kill something in a bow shot or two, a flare to the face usually works pretty well... :p
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What is your character class?
 
Json23 said:
What is your character class?
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Dunno... :p

I'm still in the dungeons. I don't think I've picked one yet? :confused:

Planning to become a battlemage, good with spells and all weapon types.
 
Im doing the whole sneaking around thing and killing imps, skelies and zombies too. The graffix are fantastic and once you get used to the controls, and setup your hotkeys, the game really rocks. The sneak and arrow part of the game really give people who like to play that sort of thing some love as it is great. I also have been one or two shotting most mobs at this time, and if one gets close enough I give them the old cold touch spell...woot...
BTW I am playing a witch hunter
 
Little tip of the day.

If you want to name your savegame hit tilde and do

savegame name

Helps you order them a little bit better :)
 
Blakestr said:
I can't figure out where to buy lockpicks lol...some thief I am....the thieves guild guy only sold them initially...
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Spoiler...

If you need more lockpicks, join the Thieve's Guild and buy them from a fence. I think they may only have 100 each, so be careful with them.
 
Is everyone experiencing REALLY slow walking in this game? I can't determine if it's a setting I should change or a feature of the game. I just downloaded and ran fraps to see what sort of frame rate I'm getting. I'm on ultra high settings, 1920x1200 resolution, Vsync off, HDR on. Frame rates are running anywhere from a low of in the 40s to the high 80s just wandering around outside. But when walking, I feel as if I'm traveling through molasses, as if something is holding me back. When I hold down the run key, I move nice and quick but it's not a toggle so it has to be held down. No one seems to have mentioned this gawdawful slow walking. I'm not overly encumbered. I've tried setting resolution to lower levels, decreased many settings to the far left, and it made no difference. Everything runs great on the game, no lags, no jerks, and it looks beautiful but I'm walking like an old lady. Is everyone experiencing this?

4800+, 7800GTX SLI (256), 2G ram
 
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