Official Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Discussion

[fishepa]

Use this thread to discuss everything about the game, character creation, quests, etc.

Thanks

[fishepa]

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So what kind of character is everyone creating? I'm trying to decide between a total combat guy, and a stealthy one hit kill person.

[Stu]

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I like to play a cross between a fighter and stealth. Good long sword skills, but marksman and some stealth as well.

[greenegt]

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I'm going with a thief character. My skills will be Marksman, Blade, Light Armor, Sneak, Security, Athletics, and Acrobatics. I usually do the warrior tank-types, but I'm looking forward to being stealthy and thinking out my actions, rather than just rumbling through.

[fishepa]

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I'm going with a thief character. My skills will be Marksman, Blade, Light Armor, Sneak, Security, Athletics, and Acrobatics. I usually do the warrior tank-types, but I'm looking forward to being stealthy and thinking out my actions, rather than just rumbling through.

That's what I want to do as well, however I love the whole heavy armor looking dudes. I guess I have to choose.

[Flawless]

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You guys can create your character here.

[greenegt]

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Yeah, I know what you mean, fishepa. I still have yet to really dive into the mage and alchemy side of the Elder Scrolls games. I'm going to have create a couple of characters for Oblivion.

[greenegt]

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You guys can create your character here.

Yep, I did that a couple of days ago. My character is already planned out.

[NovaStar]

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I'm going with a thief character. My skills will be Marksman, Blade, Light Armor, Sneak, Security, Athletics, and Acrobatics. I usually do the warrior tank-types, but I'm looking forward to being stealthy and thinking out my actions, rather than just rumbling through.

I am attempting to recreate a Legolas type character, what you have here seems to be the exact match or close to it. I can't wait to get one of those ranger robes. Question, would a ranger be considered a thief type character?

[greenegt]

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I am attempting to recreate a Legolas type character, what you have here seems to be the exact match or close to it. I can't wait to get one of those ranger robes. Question, would a ranger be considered a thief type character?

When I think of a "thief" -type, I'm really thinking of a character that is based more on stealth. So your character won't necessarily be a thief, per se. It just depends on whether you like to steal or not.

[Stu]

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One thing I won't like is how long the first section takes. I have a bad habit of starting over with different characters, so am really trying to get it right this first time.

[Quint75]

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I am using an all-out warrior. At first, I used a dark elf, who was pretty balanced overall. But, as usual, I decided to go all combat. I wanted to try something new, but in the end I caved. I must admit, being a thief or assassin sounds pretty cool.

On a side note, be aware there IS a difficulty slider in the options menu. I spent over an hour getting my butt kicked in one area over and over. I wish I had adjusted the difficulty level. This game is so big, and is going to take so long, I just don't have time to keep dying over and over again. I do have family obligations, so just finding time to play can be a pain in the neck. I put the difficulty slider at about 1/4 (1/2 is default), so we'll see how that goes. I want it to be a challenge, but no TOO much.

Love the game so far. It is a problem fighting in the caves and mines because it is so dark once you swith from torch to weapon. But it is a really impressive, immersive game.

360 version, BTW.

[Jistic]

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I am using an all-out warrior. At first, I used a dark elf, who was pretty balanced overall. But, as usual, I decided to go all combat. I wanted to try something new, but in the end I caved. I must admit, being a thief or assassin sounds pretty cool.

On a side note, be aware there IS a difficulty slider in the options menu. I spent over an hour getting my butt kicked in one area over and over. I wish I had adjusted the difficulty level. This game is so big, and is going to take so long, I just don't have time to keep dying over and over again. I do have family obligations, so just finding time to play can be a pain in the neck. I put the difficulty slider at about 1/4 (1/2 is default), so we'll see how that goes. I want it to be a challenge, but no TOO much.

Love the game so far. It is a problem fighting in the caves and mines because it is so dark once you swith from torch to weapon. But it is a really impressive, immersive game.

360 version, BTW.

Can you change difficulty DURING the game?

[Stu]

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Can you change difficulty DURING the game?

yes, it's a slider that you can access in the options menu at any time.

[greenegt]

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25 more minutes and I can finally get to playing!! The adventures of Kels Alexander will begin.