Elder Scrolls: Oblivion

[CQI13]

So is it recommended to bypass the main quest until later on? Or does it make the main quest that much harder once you've leveled up?

[Ruki]

I did everything first ,was about level 20 when I started on the main quest (23 now), and yeah....I had problems with the Daedra. I hate fighting them!

[SeanDMan]

The game adjusts itself to your level, so it will never get harder as you go on. As you get equipment that improves you beyond your skills it actually only gets easier.

[Fanku Kaibutsu]

I think I broke my companion. I lost track of her, used the summon companion spell that came with her, and she showed up without any equipment, and I can't access her inventory.

[Cadet Ember McLain]

I've finished the game, but I still play it from time to time. One thing I've noticed though: nothing beats the sheer awesomeness of a full set of invisible armour and a warhammer juiced up to the maximum.

[Ruki]

I can get my Chameleon effect up to 55% (Kahjit ring [35%] and some armor I stole [20%])....anyone wanna tell me where I can get my thief some more?

[Cadet Ember McLain]

Default Armour + Chameleon spell + Mages' Guild = 100% Camouflage

Or, if you have it, the Wizard's Tower DLC

Edited February 27, 2008 by Kryptonite3d

[Ruki]

So, where do I buy the Chameleon spell?

[Cadet Ember McLain]

IIRC, It's the Mage's Guild of Bravil. If you haven't got enough Illusion skill to use it, make a "training spell" at the University. Something like Light for 1 second, 1 foot. Basically, a spell to spam and increase your skill...

EDIT: Yep, Bravil Mage's Guild basement around 7am. Talk to Ita Reinus. Chameleon is also a Journeyman level spell...

Edited February 27, 2008 by Kryptonite3d

[Ruki]

Wait....no, nevermind. I was thinking of the Bruma Mages Guild....but now I gotta leave the Shivering Isles, but it'll be worth it.

[ChrisSteeleAteMyHamster]

Just gone into the Shivering Isles and past the gatekeeper...Bit trippy in there innit.

Might have to return home for a bit.

[OGpistolpete]

Which quest did you guys find the best? I thought the Theif's guild was amazing, with the Dark Brotherhood coming in second.

[CQI13]

I remember the Dark Brotherhood being incredibly fun when I played (before my profile got corrupted) so I'm waiting til later to do that one again. I've been told the Mages Guild gives you the most useful reward though for completing that quest. Any truth to that? What is the reward?

[Mattman]

I couldn't get spoiler tags to work so I've PM'ed you the reward.

[brenchill]

I just bought the game for £20 from GAME. I've started off as a Dark Elf. How do I turn into a Vampire? Seems like a pretty interesting concept. Is there a certain point in the game where you get to choose?

[ChrisSteeleAteMyHamster]

You need to contract Haemophilia from a vampire. Wander around into a few caves, some have vampires in, others goblins, others skeletons. Engage a vampire in a fight and if you get attacked you may get the message on the screen that you've now gotten the diseas (you may also get Helljaw or whatever it's called from wolves which is a pain cos it slows you down).

Now, getting the haemo from vampires isn't a big deal as long as you head back to a church or whatever after the cave to heal up as it will get rid of the disease for you, but if you leave it and have a nice long sleep and wander a bit more, you'll find you've becomea vampire. Be aware though, it can make life in the game trickier, especially with regards to normal folk trusting you and speaking with you.

EDIT: I left the Shivering Isles as there's such a distance to slog across to get to the city that I couldn't be bothered yet. Now the guard at the gateway between SI and Cyrodil doesn't trust me >_<

Anyway I helped out the ghostly watchman and got to improve my armoury stuff along the way so another advance on that and I can fix enchanted armour which'll be useful for my shield, breastplate and some weaponry

Back in Bravil now and I hate the place. Such a dosshole unlike the beatiful Bruma.

Also, is it worth saving up for a house? Can you store stuff there etc?

Edited February 29, 2008 by ChrisSteeleAteMyHamster

[Mattman]

You can store stuff there yes. If you want to buy a house the shack in the imperial city is the cheapest.

[ChrisSteeleAteMyHamster]

Yeah 2000 there which ain't bad. Also a good place to be placed.

[CQI13]

Thanks for the message Mattman, I'll try working on completing that (is that the longest sidequest? Because I remember you had to do things at the Mages Guild of each city, and while teleporting is quicker you sometimes miss out on stuff that's not on the map in the beginning). I'll probably play for a few hours today to advance some more.

[Mattman]

Right next to Armand if your doing thieves guild quests aswell.

You can also pay to decorate your house but it isn't necessary. I think it was about 2800 for everything (apart from the house) but it depends how much you can negotiate it down to.

EDIT: I don't know if its the longest since I haven't completed it. A friend told me. I'm recovering from a mages guild quest at the moment where I got kicked out while I had a guy following me. Hes still following, useful in fights but I can't steal or murder. When I get all the ingredients to get back in I'll finish the quest.

Edited February 29, 2008 by Mattman