ES : Oblivion.

[p2501]

eh, you can't really compare FPS's to RPG's, it's a afiirent type of beast. having said that, shenmune 2 was atleast fun. the conversations went somewhere and the game was ok to just roam around in. Oblivion is just lackluster. i'm still in the same fort as i was yesterday. and i'm just bored with the map system now. the game really feels like it was built for PS1. not a high end system. further, for those of you that like Oblivion. i'm going out tonight to grab the strategy guide, for a fukking walk through. thus far i think i pissed away $60 bucks.

[Dommm]

each to there own I personally love the game and to be honest the best 40 quid I ever spent due to the hours I have been glued to this game. Shenmue and shenmue 2 where great games but it all felt very led on to me ( my only gripe with these 2) Oh yeah sin is not boring sex with multiple partners, drinking drugs, porn all good fun sinful things

[LoSTBoY]

eh, you can't really compare FPS's to RPG's, it's a afiirent type of beast. having said that, shenmune 2 was atleast fun. the conversations went somewhere and the game was ok to just roam around in. Oblivion is just lackluster. i'm still in the same fort as i was yesterday. and i'm just bored with the map system now. the game really feels like it was built for PS1. not a high end system. further, for those of you that like Oblivion. i'm going out tonight to grab the strategy guide, for a fukking walk through. thus far i think i pissed away $60 bucks. Are we playing the same game?!?!? How can you say it's built for the PS1 when you have graphics like this: You have to open your mind!!! Open your Mind!!!

[p2501]

sure it looks pretty. big fukking deal. Doom 3 loked pretty it's still an abyssmal game. Oblivions contols are clunky, and the combat system is heavily uninspired. it plays alot like resident evil for the ps1. here's the combat as i see. >lurks about. "oh **** a goblin" >switches to heavy armor, and engages with a bow. "**** the bow missed! but i was aimed cenetr mass form 4.2 feet away, fuukkkkkkkkk". >switches to short sword. "shat, it's behind me now. >turns "ok, i'm blocking with my sheild but yet still taking damage WTF? >attacks goblin "no, now it's running away!" >persues the goblin >kills goblin "finally, **** now i'm lost again" >switches back to light armor, as not to get "fag-tigued" again >wanders around some more. >steps on a trap. "wait a tic, the goblin i just killed ran through this trap and didn't activate it. how does that shat work? >mutters about rascists traps. >runs into human attackers in armor. "gee i'm glad i have a sheild to stop this guy from mincing my ass" >shield still doesn't work. "fukk" >rinse + repeat. Sorry by Knights of the old republic, face rapes this game and makes it it's bitch. However Oblivion is becoming a very apt title for it. simply put at this stage it's just not fun.

[CoinReturn]

You're switching armor mid battle? You should find the type that suits your character best and stick with it. As for blocking, you're supposed to hit the block button as the enemy's weapon contacts you, so that you throw him off balance. You learn new moves the more you level up, as well. Like sideswipes, lunges to knock enemies over, etc. Have you bought a horse? Enchanted a weapon? Joined a guild? It sounds like you're getting really frustrated because your character can't do much at the moment. Just keep playing, close an Oblivion gate or two, because I really hope this game works out for you, its really an experience that shouldn't be missed. Edit: Also, make sure you repair your armor, shields, and weapons. They aren't nearly as effective when they are cracked and broken.

[Danny]

really? thats how you play it , looks like a case of calling a game bad because your bad at playing it.

[p2501]

You're switching armor mid battle? You should find the type that suits your character best and stick with it. As for blocking, you're supposed to hit the block button as the enemy's weapon contacts you, so that you throw him off balance. You learn new moves the more you level up, as well. Like sideswipes, lunges to knock enemies over, etc. Have you bought a horse? Enchanted a weapon? Joined a guild? It sounds like you're getting really frustrated because your character can't do much at the moment. Just keep playing, close an Oblivion gate or two, because I really hope this game works out for you, its really an experience that shouldn't be missed. Edit: Also, make sure you repair your armor, shields, and weapons. They aren't nearly as effective when they are cracked and broken. that's all well and good. but the point heer is i'm not finding a reason to continue on. here within context let me try this. I play a web based PRG called kingdom of loathing. and in some cases it paralelle Oblivion. In kol you start out weaker than hell, but it's still fun to play. so you stick with it, pay a couple rounds and increase yuour stats while you enjoying the game. Oblivion, i have to power up so it becomes fun. which is assinine. it's like Playing GRAW for 2 hours just so the game "allows" you to get your first gun. seriously, how does that even make sense. my character starts off as a semi adult in jail. so it's obvious he have some sort of skill set. atleast enough to Pwn a frakking goblin. And perhaps i am bad at it. but the tutorial service is offering me nothing by way of combat advice, or insight into the game. as for switching armor midbattle, no. i run about in light armor per my class, then switch to iron stuff as soon as i sight an enemy. since the sheild doesn't work as a defensive item, i need to extra protection. which the bull**** about "oh you gotta deflect with the sheild?" seriously what.the.****. you gotta crawl before you can sprint. how the hell am i supposedto know now i can do jujitsiu with my sheild. the ****ing thing can't deflect a small dagger. but it can knock a guy off balance? hell if were just making stuff up. can i mount an MG-40 on my horse? that'll level the playing field. more and more i understand this set up is geared towards LARPers. I'm sticking with KOTOR and perhaps final fantasy. Oblivions is mired in reality, and it's done so horribly.

[kidgloves]

further, for those of you that like Oblivion. i'm going out tonight to grab the strategy guide, for a fukking walk through. thus far i think i pissed away $60 bucks. Ive got the official guide in pdf form if you want it mate.

[p2501]

hmmmmm, yes! burket2501@comcast.net much thanks

[kidgloves]

Check your email. Its a big file

[Danny]

isnt kingdom of loathing that stickman one? heres another free mmorpg, its kinda like rayman meets crhono cross and any pc can play it, ive played it for about two months and its not bad but it does have the usual mmo "give me stuff free pweez" random bums, but hey its free. fffffrrrrrreeeeeeeeee...... http://www.mapleglobal.com/

[p2501]

Check your email. Its a big file word, thanks again isnt kingdom of loathing that stickman one? fffffrrrrrreeeeeeeeee...... http://www.mapleglobal.com/ yep that;s it. i got into it after urban dead took a ****. i'll have to check that out, thanks.

[Danny]

no prob, its cool for a freebie, none of that wow paying to move servers and **** its all free but payed for with cash shop items for hardcore players. and theres no areas you cant go till you "pay for a premium service" its 100% all good but its a 300mb download , no bugs in it but can take a while. hey maybe someone could start a hptof guild or something, itd be the next best thing till more people on here have xbox live.

[Dommm]

I find that striking then stepping back with a block is generally the way to go try and build up you athletics and speed (lots of running and swimming) when a journeyman of athletics press the stick 2ice to the left and forward this kind of dances around the enemy. this allows you to dance around opponents strikes and wack em in the back like they often do to you (well not to me anyways). also a good idea to build up on your restoration skills very useful in battle especially when you block back off and recharge your health. Also restoration is good for added strength, speed, etc... work on your alteration skills as this allows you to get bigger and better shielding magic thus taking less damage when hit. The battles are quite stratigic, also if yu just hold a sheild up in front of you wouldnt it make sense for them hit around it to areas that are uncovered??

[EvilNed]

The fights in Oblivion are great, not broken at all. They provide alot of fun, and many different weapons to try out. Manual blocking is great, and adds another element to the fights. Don't see anything wrong with them, really. I've yet to see a game that handles swordfights better. As for RPGs, Oblivion is the best I've ever played. The Fallout games being in close second. Japanese RPGs? Bleh. Now there's some ****ed up fighting systems.