Grobus
Laughing Boy
- Joined
- Jan 26, 2005
- Messages
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- Gender
- Male
- HSC
- 2003
The Facts
- Next Iteration in the Elder Scrolls Series
- Developed by Bethesda Softworks
- In Development Since 2002
- Release Date remains TBA (long history of delays in this series)
- In development for PC and Next Gen Consoles
Series Improvements
- Game will retain the open ended structure but objectives will be much clearer than in Morrowind
- NPC characters now have full 24/7 schedules and more defined personalities
- Deeper and more interactive combat engine
- State of the art 3d engine
- Game design allows you to deal with quests and situations in a way that reflects your character's abilities (stealth, magic, combat)
- Rideable mounts
From The Developer's Mouth
"Oblivion is a single-player game that takes place in Tamriel's capital province, Cyrodiil. You are given the task of finding the hidden heir to a throne that sits empty, the previous emperor having been killed by an unknown assassin. With no true Emperor, the gates to Oblivion (the equivalent of hell in the world of Tamriel) open, and demons begin to invade Cyrodiil and attack its people and towns. It's up to you to find the lost heir to the throne and unravel the sinister plot that threatens to destroy all of Tamriel.
In keeping with the Elder Scrolls tradition, players will have the option to experience the main quest at their own pace, and there will be plenty of opportunities to explore the vast world and make your own way. Numerous factions can be joined, such as the thieves or mages guilds, and each contains its own complete storyline and the chance to rise to the head of the faction and reap further rewards.
Oblivion features a groundbreaking new AI system, called Radiant AI, which gives non-player characters (NPCs) the ability to make their own choices based on the world around them. They'll decide where to eat or who to talk to and what they'll say. They'll sleep, go to church, and even steal items, all based on their individual characteristics. Full facial animations and lip-synching, combined with full speech for all dialog, allows NPCs to come to life like never before."
What The Press are Saying
"Offers a new hope for the RPG, and may well signal the arrival of the next sea change in the genre." - PC Gamer
"Oblivion is another leap forward in role-playing with its combination of freeform gameplay and cutting-edge graphics" - IGN
"Oblivion is an amazing harbinger of things to come because the Oblivion team is using their power to create not just spectacle, but a believable world in which to experience that spectacle. With this game as an indication of what the next generation of consoles is capable of, the future of gaming is brighter than anyone believed possible." - Gamespy
Screenshots (I dont know why the pics wont properly image-ify)
Links
Bethesda Softworks
The Official Elder Scrolls Website
IGN's Gamespace for the Game (includes developer interview)
- Next Iteration in the Elder Scrolls Series
- Developed by Bethesda Softworks
- In Development Since 2002
- Release Date remains TBA (long history of delays in this series)
- In development for PC and Next Gen Consoles
Series Improvements
- Game will retain the open ended structure but objectives will be much clearer than in Morrowind
- NPC characters now have full 24/7 schedules and more defined personalities
- Deeper and more interactive combat engine
- State of the art 3d engine
- Game design allows you to deal with quests and situations in a way that reflects your character's abilities (stealth, magic, combat)
- Rideable mounts
From The Developer's Mouth
"Oblivion is a single-player game that takes place in Tamriel's capital province, Cyrodiil. You are given the task of finding the hidden heir to a throne that sits empty, the previous emperor having been killed by an unknown assassin. With no true Emperor, the gates to Oblivion (the equivalent of hell in the world of Tamriel) open, and demons begin to invade Cyrodiil and attack its people and towns. It's up to you to find the lost heir to the throne and unravel the sinister plot that threatens to destroy all of Tamriel.
In keeping with the Elder Scrolls tradition, players will have the option to experience the main quest at their own pace, and there will be plenty of opportunities to explore the vast world and make your own way. Numerous factions can be joined, such as the thieves or mages guilds, and each contains its own complete storyline and the chance to rise to the head of the faction and reap further rewards.
Oblivion features a groundbreaking new AI system, called Radiant AI, which gives non-player characters (NPCs) the ability to make their own choices based on the world around them. They'll decide where to eat or who to talk to and what they'll say. They'll sleep, go to church, and even steal items, all based on their individual characteristics. Full facial animations and lip-synching, combined with full speech for all dialog, allows NPCs to come to life like never before."
What The Press are Saying
"Offers a new hope for the RPG, and may well signal the arrival of the next sea change in the genre." - PC Gamer
"Oblivion is another leap forward in role-playing with its combination of freeform gameplay and cutting-edge graphics" - IGN
"Oblivion is an amazing harbinger of things to come because the Oblivion team is using their power to create not just spectacle, but a believable world in which to experience that spectacle. With this game as an indication of what the next generation of consoles is capable of, the future of gaming is brighter than anyone believed possible." - Gamespy
Screenshots (I dont know why the pics wont properly image-ify)
Links
Bethesda Softworks
The Official Elder Scrolls Website
IGN's Gamespace for the Game (includes developer interview)
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