Does Oblivion have a time limit?

That Oblivion gate quest is part of the main quest. It DOES have a IRL time-limit of about 15 minutes, but the time limit starts once the Great Gate opens, and that doesn't happen until you've killed a few waves of daedra.

Does time matter in Oblivion?

Many events in the world of Oblivion are dictated by the time of day: Sunrise is always at 6am and sunset is always at 8pm (this is particularly important for characters subject to Sun Damage). Most people in Tamriel have daily schedules.

Is Oblivion or Skyrim longer?

Oblivion, for example, is actually bigger than Skyrim's or Morrowind's map size, despite Cyrodiil being smaller or the same size as either province.

Why am I still level 1 Oblivion?

Remaining at level 1 means that your Attributes will never increase, except with enchantments and spells. In this way, you must carefully choose your race, birthsign, and Attribute bonuses.

Can you fail quests in Oblivion?

All the essential quests cannot be failed due to unkillable NPCs. Only optional sidequests can be failed due to NPCs death. There are more optional sidequests than you can possibly play, so just go and do another.

Why Is Oblivion's Leveling System So Broken?

Can skills go over 100 in Oblivion?

Some magical effects can increase your skill above 100, but in general increases above 100 have no real effect. The only exceptions are Acrobatics and Athletics, which will continue to increase your character's jump height and run speed respectively, up to a maximum value of 255.

Does Oblivion get harder as you level?

Unlike other RPGs, Oblivion is much easier at low character levels, as new levels only increase your Attributes. You get more Health, Magicka, Fatigue and Strength, Agility, etc. Therefore, you can increase your (minor) skills without increasing your level.

Is it worth it to level up Luck in Oblivion?

According to uesp, luck provides an invisible bonus to your skills, increading their level when used for calculations. The buff is about 4 points to every skill for every 10 points of luck, but buffs won't apply beyond 100. So a really lucky character will do more slightly damage and have slightly cheaper spells.

Can you avoid becoming a vampire in Oblivion?

Preventing Vampirism[edit]

If you become infected and do not wish to become a vampire, you must drink a potion, eat an ingredient (e.g. Mandrake Root or Shepherd's Pie), or cast a spell which cures disease. Alternatively, you could go to the nearest temple and receive a blessing at the chapel altar.

Who is the hardest boss in Oblivion?

Players of Oblivion will remember Mankar Camoran as perhaps the last in-game "boss" before the final hour or so of the game. In fact, Mankar reveals himself as the primary antagonist of the Main Quest, as he and his Mythic Dawn cult sought to bring Mehrunes Dagon to Cyrodiil.

How often should you level in Oblivion?

Each time you increase any of your Major Skills by a total of 10 (in any combination), you are set to level up your character. This will only happen after sleeping. Make sure you take a rest every once in a while to gain the boosts that you'll enjoy through leveling up.

What is the creepiest quest in Oblivion?

A Shadow Over Hackdirt Is Oblivion's Most Disturbing Quest

In Oblivion, there is a quest called "A Shadow Over Hackdirt" that is legitimately one of the most disturbing parts of the game.

Should I avoid leveling up in Oblivion?

Unfortunately, Oblivion (and Morrowind... and Fallout in general) is one of those games where if you don't level in a very specific way, this will happen to you. Not only that, but since enemies scale to your level, you can get overpowered quickly if you don't level in at least a decent way on higher difficulties.

Why is there only one moon in Oblivion?

In Oblivion the year is 2077, and the Moon has been destroyed by robot aliens. This caused widespread destruction due to earthquakes and tsunamis.

How long is Oblivion 100%?

When focusing on the main objectives, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is about 27 Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 184 Hours to obtain 100% completion.

Why is Oblivion more fun than Skyrim?

As fun as Shouting and dragon-slaying are in Skyrim, the excellent guild and side quests in Oblivion are the main reason why so many fans love this game more than other mainline entries in the franchise.

Is Oblivion 200 years before Skyrim?

To date, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is the latest entry in the franchise (chronologically speaking). The game takes place a good 200 years after the events of Oblivion, and the world has changed significantly.

Does luck do anything in Oblivion?

Luck governs no skills directly, nor does it boost your skills over 100. However, it affects just about everything in the game. A luck value of 50 means that nothing goes for you or against you. Luck above 50 influences events in your favor.

Should you sleep in Oblivion?

Other than leveling up, becoming a vampire, or other quest related needs, however, there are no benefits to sleeping over waiting. The purpose of both waiting and sleeping in the game is to allow the user to pass time and recover Health, Magicka, and fatigue.

Do you age in Oblivion?

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

The "old" effect on your character represents the stages of vampirism, rather than their actual age. The Elder Scrolls doesn't have an ageing mechanic or support major physical changes, so if you'd like to prevent the visual effect on your character, try one of the mods below.

Can you become a blade in Oblivion?

When you first bring Brother Martin to Cloud Ruler Temple during the Weynon Priory quest, Jauffre offers to make you a member of the Blades. You can choose whether to accept the offer or decline; if you decline, you can ask Jauffre at any later time about "Join the Blades" and become a member.

What happens if you turn your wife into a vampire?

Turning your spouse into a vampire while they sleep will make it impossible to complete “The Gift” quest. Your spouse will turn aggressive on you and you will be required to kill them and then marry another in order to complete the quest.

What happens if you refuse becoming a vampire?

If you refuse the offer to become a vampire, you will be banished from Castle Volkihar and won't be able to enter back inside.

What happens if you close every Oblivion gate?

If you have closed 60 Oblivion Gates, you have closed them all (this includes 50 random gates, 9 standard gates, and the Great Gate). Since no gates reopen (unless you use the console to change the default game settings), no more Oblivion Gates will appear.

How much fame do you need to buy a house in Oblivion?

You need to have a disposition with him of at least 70 and at least 15 fame points to convince him to sell you the manor. The house itself costs 25,000 septims, but you will need to furnish it completely (fifteen upgrades) to complete the quest.