Oblivion is boring?

I just got Oblivion yesterday and I have to admit, it's a bit boring. I don't know if it has anything to do with me having to retrack a whole trek just because of a bug or what. It's fun at times, like in the Arena but I'm not getting that epic RPG feeling. Any tips? I wanna enjoy this game.

The reason why I didn't like it was the gigantic lack of NPC dialogue, due to their transition to 100% voice acting. They thought it would add more realism, but it just stopped me from using my imagination, which is an integral part of role-playing. Also, the setting is quite bland and we've seen it before in many other books, films etc, which is a contrast to the uniqueness of Morrowind's setting.

Oblivion is an excellent game overall, despite my liking it slightly less than its predecessor, and it is a testament to the potential that video games have as a medium.

The game nearly put me to sleep multiple times, and Fallout 3 was the same way. Bethesda creates some of the most overrated "RPGs" in existence.

It is very boring! The problems with this game are among others, stupid AI, bad animations, uninteresting story, flawed levelling system, large landscapes with nothing to do, NPC with no personality or charisma, etc. Fallout 3 is much better IMO.pilouuuu2004

You need to mod it, otherwise the game is boring and lacks quite a bit except ambition which just isn't enough. After applying about a dozen mods to it I loved the thing but it wasn't the same game at all except for the base.

[QUOTE="pilouuuu2004"]It is very boring! The problems with this game are among others, stupid AI, bad animations, uninteresting story, flawed levelling system, large landscapes with nothing to do, NPC with no personality or charisma, etc. Fallout 3 is much better IMO.w4rrior17

You need to mod it, otherwise the game is boring and lacks quite a bit except ambition which just isn't enough. After applying about a dozen mods to it I loved the thing but it wasn't the same game at all except for the base.

Whiteblade999

Yeah i bought it when it first came out but realised my comp was toold to play it so i had to wait 2 years and when i finally played it threw it away after like 30mins, but custimization of armour and wep was pretty cool though

I was bored at first as well, until I started messing around with mods. Then it got real good. So I'm going to say, get some mods.

True that, that's why I prefer Gothic series upon TES seriesPredatorRules

Shame modding never picked up for Gothic 2 in English, truly an astounding game and the only open world game I play yearly.

I did, but I'm not really sure about which total overhaul mod to add since the vanilla game did get AAA right?ocstew

To rebalance the game I used OOO, to fix the magic system I used supreme magicka, +5 attribute is optional as it makes the game easier but you don't have to reload for bad stat gains which I hate. If you don't like the base game at all then not much to do I'm afraid but if you saw potential in the base but hated how bland it was mods can easily fix it.

The game got AAA because people were wowed by how shiny it looked and the flaws aren't apparent until 10 or 15 hours in especially since this was most peoples first rpg.

Like everyone said, you need mods to at least make the game decent. I don't even suggest the total conversion mods. Just the interface, the map, all that is barely acceptable as it is by default.

Whichever way you slice it, your Oblivion experience can only be enhanced by mods.

Like everyone said, you need mods to at least make the game decent. I don't even suggest the total conversion mods. Just the interface, the map, all that is barely acceptable as it is by default.

Whichever way you slice it, your Oblivion experience can only be enhanced by mods.

giant11

The game nearly put me to sleep multiple times, and Fallout 3 was the same way. Bethesda creates some of the most overrated "RPGs" in existence.

THA-TODD-BEAST

Oblivion is one of the best RPGs ever made. And don't let anyone tell you otherwise.Nighteg

Morrowind is by far the better game in the series. However, I am tired of people bashing Oblivion without even pointing out some of the merits it had over Morrowind. In either case, both games are so much better with mods.

and for me... i've never finished Oblivion. I know it's a good game, but the leveling system confused me. The fartest i've reach is after meeting Barrus in the sewer. The story is uninteresting though...

and for me... i've never finished Oblivion. I know it's a good game, but the leveling system confused me. The fartest i've reach is after meeting Barrus in the sewer. The story is uninteresting though...chicack

Easily the best spelling error ever. ;)

I just got Oblivion yesterday and I have to admit, it's a bit boring. I don't know if it has anything to do with me having to retrack a whole trek just because of a bug or what. It's fun at times, like in the Arena but I'm not getting that epic RPG feeling. Any tips? I wanna enjoy this game.

ocstew

[QUOTE="giant11"]

Like everyone said, you need mods to at least make the game decent. I don't even suggest the total conversion mods. Just the interface, the map, all that is barely acceptable as it is by default.

Whichever way you slice it, your Oblivion experience can only be enhanced by mods.

ocstew

I don't know if it was and I don't care. But I do know that the interface was extremely clunky and console-like. Also, despite the impressive world-size, a lot of the details were repetative, like caves or buildings. But I definitely think it's least a pretty good game. I never quite finished it, not that it's easy to finish it. The main quest is just a small part of the game.

Maybe I'm just stupid as hell, but I found that Oblivion was madly fun.

After reading this thread, you guys have me thinking I should buy the game again, only this time on PC (it's only $20 anyways) and just mod the crap out of it before I even attempt to play it again. My biggest problem with the game was it's pace. It took forever to reach the next area because of not just how far away the next area was, but also because of the snail pace your char walked at. My youngest daughter did seem to like it though.

Explore more, use quicktravel less and you'll likely have a lot more fun.

Game is pretty boring. Play MorrowindKHAndAnime

[QUOTE="Nighteg"]Oblivion is one of the best RPGs ever made. And don't let anyone tell you otherwise.BLUBBBER

Morrowind is by far the better game in the series. However, I am tired of people bashing Oblivion without even pointing out some of the merits it had over Morrowind. In either case, both games are so much better with mods.

Oblivion is like a single player MMO. Most of the time you'll be running around from NPC to NPC killing generic monsters that don't differ from one another and clearing dungeons that look 90% the same (which are full of the same generic monsters btw).

I'd recommend playing something else.

[QUOTE="KHAndAnime"]Game is pretty boring. Play Morrowinddakan45

Play Morrowind

Oblivion is one of the best sandboxes ever made. And don't let anyone tell you otherwise.Nighteg

Fixed.

Oblivion has nothing of what makes a good RPG. Everything RPG-related in it is completely screwed up.

The easy and powerful console and the mods allow you for incredible amounts of freedom, tho.

Oblivion is more of an RPG sandbox. It never gets exciting, but has a pretty steady pace throughout.guynamedbilly

Oblivion is like a single player MMO. Most of the time you'll be running around from NPC to NPC killing generic monsters that don't differ from one another and clearing dungeons that look 90% the same (which are full of the same generic monsters btw).

I'd recommend playing something else.

i_saw_a_mudcrab

[QUOTE="i_saw_a_mudcrab"]

Oblivion is like a single player MMO. Most of the time you'll be running around from NPC to NPC killing generic monsters that don't differ from one another and clearing dungeons that look 90% the same (which are full of the same generic monsters btw).

I'd recommend playing something else.

ocstew

Man, I must be in a minority of gamers in general O.o

I dont find Oblivion Boring, (I also dont find it to be an rpg), but I really enjoy the ability the player has to go stretches without combat or dark hostile places.

I much enjoyied walking around watching the scenario, go shopping in the citys and just muck about.

Games that are just one action sequence after another is quite annoying to me, since you never get the feel of the world, or feel you are part of it.

But yeah, mods atleast make Oblivion feel a bit like an rpg, and ramp up the diffeculty in a more likable way, then the auto level thing -.-

I guess different people find different games boring.

Man, I must be in a minority of gamers in general O.o

I dont find Oblivion Boring, (I also dont find it to be an rpg), but I really enjoy the ability the player has to go stretches without combat or dark hostile places.

I much enjoyied walking around watching the scenario, go shopping in the citys and just muck about.

Games that are just one action sequence after another is quite annoying to me, since you never get the feel of the world, or feel you are part of it.

But yeah, mods atleast make Oblivion feel a bit like an rpg, and ramp up the diffeculty in a more likable way, then the auto level thing -.-

I guess different people find different games boring.

Maddie_Larkin

I guess I am also in that same minority. I enjoy playing oblivion.

Hmm...this thread reminded me of how much I love Oblivion :D

Yeah,the game is totally boring...if u want fun with it...download some mods...and then you'll have fun....it gets boring because from the beginning of the game it's jus all the same...no improvments.

It's not boring at all and was revolutionary when released. With mods it's probably the best true free roam RPG I've played, I've now got -

Better visuals

Nice UI

Busier, more advanced AI

More intricate combat

A large array of new spells, including being able to kill and summon a Balrog

Large added quests which includes one of the scariest moments I've had in an RPG (Gates to Aesgard (spelling?))

A lot more types of monsters (giants, crocs, Morrowind monsters)

In-depth companion mods that have around 2000 lines of dialogue

More races

Able to become a Werewolf

Better quality sound, more music, more ambience

Better landscapes

I'll admit it's a pain in the ass sorting it all out but it's worth it in the end and makes the game a lot more enjoyable.

This topic reminds me why morrowind is more fun then oblivion maybe i should install it again... hmmm

[QUOTE="Maddie_Larkin"]

Man, I must be in a minority of gamers in general O.o

I dont find Oblivion Boring, (I also dont find it to be an rpg), but I really enjoy the ability the player has to go stretches without combat or dark hostile places.

I much enjoyied walking around watching the scenario, go shopping in the citys and just muck about.

Games that are just one action sequence after another is quite annoying to me, since you never get the feel of the world, or feel you are part of it.

But yeah, mods atleast make Oblivion feel a bit like an rpg, and ramp up the diffeculty in a more likable way, then the auto level thing -.-

I guess different people find different games boring.

taylor12702003

I guess I am also in that same minority. I enjoy playing oblivion.

This topic reminds me why morrowind is more fun then oblivion maybe i should install it again... hmmm

KalDurenik