how long will oblivion take me with no side quest.

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#1 xjet039
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i usually dont play any sidequest in video games so i just want to know how long will oblivion singleplayer take me.
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#2 foxhound_fox
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No sidequests?

Um... 8-10 hours...
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#3 ArisShadows
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No sidequests?

Um... 8-10 hours...
foxhound_fox
That short?
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What's the point of a WRPG like ESIV if you don't play the vast majority of the game?
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i usually dont play any sidequest in video games so i just want to know how long will oblivion singleplayer take me.xjet039
there aren't "side-quests" u actually play tru the game getting quests and quests and topics to speak and gain more quests it's a really great game the main campain is about 40% of the game :S
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#6 useLOGIC
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buh... longer than 8-10 id say. more like 12-15 (still not a whole lot). but sidequests are what makes this game.
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#7 foxhound_fox
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That short?ArisShadows

He said: "no sidequests."

Going from the sewers to the end of the main story can take someone determined to complete it as quickly as possible and using a couple tricks about 8-10 hours. One of those tricks being 100% chameleon.

If you know what to do, it would take about 4 or 5.

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[QUOTE="xjet039"]i usually dont play any sidequest in video games so i just want to know how long will oblivion singleplayer take me.-KinGz-
there aren't "side-quests" u actually play tru the game getting quests and quests and topics to speak and gain more quests it's a really great game the main campain is about 40% of the game :S

They are side quests, there is a main quest(required) and then there are side quests(optional).

And I don't think the main quest is any where close to 40% of the game. Just the guilds and arena make the main quest seem relatively short.

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#9 Rev2221
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Wow I hope someone posts a speedrun of this game. Beating it in under 20 hours seems amazing to me. I'm barely able to move the story forward. I mean I'm working my way through the guilds and stuff but I find myself just wanding around and doing random things for hours and hours. I'll start playing at midnight and the next time I look at the clock it will be 4 and I'll have done nothing =)
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#10 foxhound_fox
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Here is the main quest for Oblivion. I warn you, this link contains innumerable amounts of massive spoilers. You have been warned.
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[QUOTE="-KinGz-"][QUOTE="xjet039"]i usually dont play any sidequest in video games so i just want to know how long will oblivion singleplayer take me.-RPGamer-

there aren't "side-quests" u actually play tru the game getting quests and quests and topics to speak and gain more quests it's a really great game the main campain is about 40% of the game :S

They are side quests, there is a main quest(required) and then there are side quests(optional).

And I don't think the main quest is any where close to 40% of the game. Just the guilds and arena make the main quest seem relatively short.

I'm debating between the 360 version (for rumble) and the PS3 version (for enhanced graphics/smoother framerate). Which one should I get?
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#12 ArisShadows
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[QUOTE="ArisShadows"]That short?foxhound_fox

He said: "no sidequests."

Going from the sewers to the end of the main story can take someone determined to complete it as quickly as possible and using a couple tricks about 8-10 hours. One of those tricks being 100% chameleon.

If you know what to do, it would take about 4 or 5.

Still, I thought it was longer than that, but then again I take my mine and do sidequests, level up, etc.
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#13 freek_brothers
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heh When I do oblivion gate it take me 2-4 min just to get through now since my guy kills with 1 or 2 hits
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heh When I do oblivion gate it take me 2-4 min just to get through now since my guy kills with 1 or 2 hitsfreek_brothers

kyarite it takes you longer than 2-4 min.. .sorry buster. 

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#15 ArisShadows
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[QUOTE="-RPGamer-"]

[QUOTE="-KinGz-"][QUOTE="xjet039"]i usually dont play any sidequest in video games so i just want to know how long will oblivion singleplayer take me.fuzzysquash

there aren't "side-quests" u actually play tru the game getting quests and quests and topics to speak and gain more quests it's a really great game the main campain is about 40% of the game :S

They are side quests, there is a main quest(required) and then there are side quests(optional).

And I don't think the main quest is any where close to 40% of the game. Just the guilds and arena make the main quest seem relatively short.

I'm debating between the 360 version (for rumble) and the PS3 version (for enhanced graphics/smoother framerate). Which one should I get?

I never known Elders Scrolls with rumble, because I had Morrowind on PC.. I don't think much is different. I am not sure on PS3 downloadable content, but their is achievements and that on 360.. Whichever, I am jealous because I still need new specs for it on my PC>
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#16 foxhound_fox
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kyarite it takes you longer than 2-4 min.. .sorry buster. useLOGIC

If you equip yourself with 100% chameleon and run constantly to the top of the tower, without fighting anything and get the sigil stone it would only take about 2-4 minutes. Some of the later gates would take longer seeing as how they are bigger.

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[QUOTE="-RPGamer-"]

[QUOTE="-KinGz-"][QUOTE="xjet039"]i usually dont play any sidequest in video games so i just want to know how long will oblivion singleplayer take me.fuzzysquash

there aren't "side-quests" u actually play tru the game getting quests and quests and topics to speak and gain more quests it's a really great game the main campain is about 40% of the game :S

They are side quests, there is a main quest(required) and then there are side quests(optional).

And I don't think the main quest is any where close to 40% of the game. Just the guilds and arena make the main quest seem relatively short.

I'm debating between the 360 version (for rumble) and the PS3 version (for enhanced graphics/smoother framerate). Which one should I get?

They're equal to me. I mean the graphics on the 360 are fine and they have AA too boot. The PS3 has some quicker load times which be the main pro I would care about. Rumble doesn't really matter to me.

What I would consider is content. The Xbox 360 you know has and will get more content, little is know on this subject for the PS3.

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#18 Idonomeus
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No sidequests?

Um... 8-10 hours...
foxhound_fox

No way. I'm going through the main quest and not doing any side quests. I have clocked 24 hours so far.

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[QUOTE="-RPGamer-"]

[QUOTE="-KinGz-"][QUOTE="xjet039"]i usually dont play any sidequest in video games so i just want to know how long will oblivion singleplayer take me.fuzzysquash

there aren't "side-quests" u actually play tru the game getting quests and quests and topics to speak and gain more quests it's a really great game the main campain is about 40% of the game :S

They are side quests, there is a main quest(required) and then there are side quests(optional).

And I don't think the main quest is any where close to 40% of the game. Just the guilds and arena make the main quest seem relatively short.

I'm debating between the 360 version (for rumble) and the PS3 version (for enhanced graphics/smoother framerate). Which one should I get?

PS3
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[QUOTE="foxhound_fox"]No sidequests?

Um... 8-10 hours...
Idonomeus

No way. I'm going through the main quest and not doing any side quests. I have clocked 24 hours so far.

Depends on your character design. An alchemist/fighter will plow through the game with heavy hitting poisoned attacks compared to a most character types.

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[QUOTE="fuzzysquash"][QUOTE="-RPGamer-"]

[QUOTE="-KinGz-"][QUOTE="xjet039"]i usually dont play any sidequest in video games so i just want to know how long will oblivion singleplayer take me.-RPGamer-

there aren't "side-quests" u actually play tru the game getting quests and quests and topics to speak and gain more quests it's a really great game the main campain is about 40% of the game :S

They are side quests, there is a main quest(required) and then there are side quests(optional).

And I don't think the main quest is any where close to 40% of the game. Just the guilds and arena make the main quest seem relatively short.

I'm debating between the 360 version (for rumble) and the PS3 version (for enhanced graphics/smoother framerate). Which one should I get?

They're equal to me. I mean the graphics on the 360 are fine and they have AA too boot. The PS3 has some quicker load times which be the main pro I would care about. Rumble doesn't really matter to me.

What I would consider is content. The Xbox 360 you know has and will get more content, little is know on this subject for the PS3.

alright, thanks for the input.
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[QUOTE="fuzzysquash"][QUOTE="-RPGamer-"]

[QUOTE="-KinGz-"][QUOTE="xjet039"]i usually dont play any sidequest in video games so i just want to know how long will oblivion singleplayer take me.Snowboarder99

there aren't "side-quests" u actually play tru the game getting quests and quests and topics to speak and gain more quests it's a really great game the main campain is about 40% of the game :S

They are side quests, there is a main quest(required) and then there are side quests(optional).

And I don't think the main quest is any where close to 40% of the game. Just the guilds and arena make the main quest seem relatively short.

I'm debating between the 360 version (for rumble) and the PS3 version (for enhanced graphics/smoother framerate). Which one should I get?

PS3

Your response is so compelling. *shakes head*

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#23 Idonomeus
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If the PS3 version doesn't have AA on a SDTV the 360 version would look best? At HD resolution it probably wouldn't matter much.
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[QUOTE="freek_brothers"]heh When I do oblivion gate it take me 2-4 min just to get through now since my guy kills with 1 or 2 hitsuseLOGIC

kyarite it takes you longer than 2-4 min.. .sorry buster. 

not the actual quest just doing an oblivion gate

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#25 useLOGIC
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[QUOTE="useLOGIC"]

[QUOTE="freek_brothers"]heh When I do oblivion gate it take me 2-4 min just to get through now since my guy kills with 1 or 2 hitsfreek_brothers

kyarite it takes you longer than 2-4 min.. .sorry buster.

not the actual quest just doing an oblivion gate

ya i know... 120 - 240 seconds? i still doubt it. 

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#26 Idonomeus
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[QUOTE="Idonomeus"]

[QUOTE="foxhound_fox"]No sidequests?

Um... 8-10 hours...
-RPGamer-

No way. I'm going through the main quest and not doing any side quests. I have clocked 24 hours so far.

Depends on your character design. An alchemist/fighter will plow through the game with heavy hitting poisoned attacks compared to a most character types.

Well I'm sure you could complete the game quicker but it's my first time through and I'm not doing a speed trial or anything. I don't go invisible to avoid fights or anything like that. I'm just enjoying the game and going at a pace that's fun for me.

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#27 Idonomeus
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[QUOTE="freek_brothers"][QUOTE="useLOGIC"]

[QUOTE="freek_brothers"]heh When I do oblivion gate it take me 2-4 min just to get through now since my guy kills with 1 or 2 hitsuseLOGIC

kyarite it takes you longer than 2-4 min.. .sorry buster.

not the actual quest just doing an oblivion gate

ya i know... 120 - 240 seconds? i still doubt it. 

So do i. Even if there were no load times and you knew exactly where to go you couldn't walk through most Oblivion gates in that time.

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[QUOTE="useLOGIC"][QUOTE="freek_brothers"][QUOTE="useLOGIC"]

[QUOTE="freek_brothers"]heh When I do oblivion gate it take me 2-4 min just to get through now since my guy kills with 1 or 2 hitsIdonomeus

kyarite it takes you longer than 2-4 min.. .sorry buster.

not the actual quest just doing an oblivion gate

ya i know... 120 - 240 seconds? i still doubt it.

So do i. Even if there were no load times and you knew exactly where to go you couldn't walk through most Oblivion gates in that time.

ya and since he mentioned "1-2 hits", im assuming hes actually stopping his momentum to fight enemies... soo uh.. no. 

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#29 foxhound_fox
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Well I'm sure you could complete the game quicker but it's my first time through and I'm not doing a speed trial or anything. I don't go invisible to avoid fights or anything like that. I'm just enjoying the game and going at a pace that's fun for me.Idonomeus


And that is exactly what you should be doing. And one word of warning. Do not ruin the experience by using the UESPWiki too much...
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#30 pandorax1
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I finished it last week. It took me 24 hours. At first my goal was to blitz through the main story, but the pull of the fighters guild was just too strong to resist! I got sidetracked majorly and I dont reccomend just playing through the main quest. Take your time playing through it.
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You have to define "Side Quest" in a game like Oblivion.

Oblivion has the Main Quest, and then all the Guilds, and then there are side quests. 

 The Guilds are the "Meat and potatoes" of the game and are not side quests at all.

 

If you wanted to complete all the guild quests and the Main quest, it will prolly take you 80-100 hours. But then if you add in Nights of the nine and the upcoming Shivering Isles, then it will be well over 100 hours. 

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You have to define "Side Quest" in a game like Oblivion.

Oblivion has the Main Quest, and then all the Guilds, and then there are side quests. 

 The Guilds are the "Meat and potatoes" of the game and are not side quests at all.

 

If you wanted to complete all the guild quests and the Main quest, it will prolly take you 80-100 hours. But then if you add in Nights of the nine and the upcoming Shivering Isles, then it will be well over 100 hours. 

UpSwing

Do you have to play through the guides to complete the main plot of the game? No. Thus the guides are side quests. Whether they are the majority of the content or not doesn't stop the fact you don't need to ever play through any single one of them to "beat" the game.

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#33 SkyRaid
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The Main quest is rather short, the fun stuff is guild work.