Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

alhoon · Post by **alhoon** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 4:51 am

I don't own it, but I have heard extremely good reviews from 2 friends. Opinions?

Coan · Post by **Coan** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 5:20 am

If you liked Morrowind you will like Oblivion. It's pretty much more of the same, although better overall in my opinion.

I both like and dislike the fact it is pure single player. I suppose because I've been playing multi-player games for a while now I've just gotten used to it. But there aren't any follower NPCs like Baldur's Gate which makes it seem like you're on your own a lot more.

The scaling system is a pain. Because every time you level up each monster levels up as well (so they are always equal to your level). This means it is theoretically possible to finish the game at level 1 by never levelling up and killing all the other level 1's. But where is the fun in that?

I so far give it 4 out of 5. But I haven't played it for that long.

Spiteful Crow · Post by **Spiteful Crow** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 6:19 pm

I wanna get it, but my poor computer can't play it.

alhoon · Post by **alhoon** » Thu Apr 06, 2006 7:10 pm

ALL the monsters scale like you?

From rats to ... what is the bigger monster there?

Coan · Post by **Coan** » Sat Apr 08, 2006 9:29 pm

Demon kings maybe?

At master level with magic you can summon liches. Tis pretty cool.

Ronia Sun · Post by **Ronia Sun** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 2:01 pm

I'm debating whether or not to get it. It has fabulous reviews...but overall I was disappointed in Morrowind. My biggest complaint about 'non-linear' games is that you end up feeling like you accomplish nothing.

And, I have ADHD, so I get bored with wandering the landscape and/or powergaming pretty quickly.

Still, I think I'll eventually get it simply because it has both Patrick Stewart AND Sean Bean voicing it...and Sean Bean in particular is always worth listening to.

alhoon · Post by **alhoon** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 4:26 pm

Morrowind disappointed you because you accomplished... NOTHING?

I became head of the Mage guild (no real reward, except for ego) But I got a TOWER and a voice in the Telvani noble house!
A real, big tower!

In Oblivion I bought 2 houses... rewarding? Yes. Accomplishment? No really. While the 2nd one is luxurius, I don't have servants (although you probably get 1-2 later.)
Also Becoming the head of a guild provides real benefits.
Also people congratulate you on the street for your accomplishments.

Ronia Sun · Post by **Ronia Sun** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 6:05 pm

Well, as I said, my attention span can be a bit short.

I also prefer the heavier story-driven RPGs, such as NWN or other games by Bioware.

Just a personal preference thing. Still, Morrowind has a lot of good points.

Spiteful Crow · Post by **Spiteful Crow** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 6:15 pm

From what I've heard of Oblivion, it seems like Cyrodil is far inferior to High Rock and Morrowind in terms of magic and technology. They can't even cast levitate for crying out loud!

Pamela · Post by **Pamela** » Mon Apr 24, 2006 2:29 am

I want to get the game...when I get a new PC.

I heard that they changed the combat system as well. Can anyone verify that?

Spiteful Crow · Post by **Spiteful Crow** » Mon Apr 24, 2006 4:03 pm

Yes, the combat has been changed as well.

My friend describes it as the exact opposite of Morrowind, in that it's actually easier to blast things to bit with magic than to try and run in with a sword and beat them to death. Apparently, it's waaaaaaaaay too easy to be staggered by enemy hits.

alhoon · Post by **alhoon** » Mon Apr 24, 2006 6:52 pm

Indeed.

And you can cast levitate! Or was that in Morrowind? I'm not sure, but I think you can.

Spiteful Crow · Post by **Spiteful Crow** » Mon Apr 24, 2006 7:14 pm

Nope, levitate was in the previous games. Thus, making Cyrodil's mages seem even more backward and primitive.

Pamela · Post by **Pamela** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 2:30 am

Spiteful Crow wrote:Yes, the combat has been changed as well.

My friend describes it as the exact opposite of Morrowind, in that it's actually easier to blast things to bit with magic than to try and run in with a sword and beat them to death. Apparently, it's waaaaaaaaay too easy to be staggered by enemy hits.

Ouch..that's harsh. The magic system was pretty poor, but I didn't really care since I prefer to play fighters. That's going to be a nuisance...

And it's a shame about the loss of levitate. I loved being able to fly from Vivec to Ebonheart. Did they give any explanation for taking it away? It does seem bizarre to remove it.

Charney · Post by **Charney** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 7:44 am

I'm stuck with Daggerfall cause my PC's too old. I must admit I NEVER finished it even with walkthroughs!

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