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Karzan
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Noob Needs Help. (please)

I'd LOVE to have this mod when it is finished... I got Oblivion a few weeks ago... I'm what you would call a "noob." I haven't finished the main quest or any of the factions because I've finally settled on my character, Nord Barbarian. I have it for the Xbox 360 because my Computer couldn't handle it... Are all mods available for the computer available for the 360? Thank you.

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29.12.2006 01:06

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RE: Noob Needs Help. (please)

quote:

Originally posted by Karzan
I'd LOVE to have this mod when it is finished... I got Oblivion a few weeks ago... I'm what you would call a "noob." I haven't finished the main quest or any of the factions because I've finally settled on my character, Nord Barbarian. I have it for the Xbox 360 because my Computer couldn't handle it... Are all mods available for the computer available for the 360? Thank you.

Ah no sorry hate to burst your bubble but this is only for the PC version.

You have two things you can do though.

Download the TES Construction Set and learn how to make interiors to help Skyrim's development.

Or.

Just stick to buying Bethesda's DLC

Dunce

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29.12.2006 01:12

Karzan
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RE: Noob Needs Help. (please)

DLC? And I know helping Skyrim would be fun... But how does that solve my problem?

Edit:

Oh and another question... Isn't it sort of harder to fight and block and use spells with a mouse and keyboard than with a controller?

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29.12.2006 01:16

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Hi Karzan,

DLC = Down Load Content (I think). I can think of some more graphic, but less kind words for those letters. Eek 1

As far as the fighting goes, there isn't much of a problem using the KB and mouse for the game.

But yeah, just playing around with the Construction set without being able to try out the new content in-game isn't all that much fun. One thought I have, if your comp isn't TOO weak, there's a program called "OldBlivion" that can usually get OB to run. It's not the greatest - unless it's all you can do.

But stick around - who knows, you might get a better comp some day soon, and then you can waste LOTS of time!

29.12.2006 02:55

Mormacil
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THe reason this mod and all usemade mods are only for the PC version is that you need to download the mod and install it with usually windows explorer. Further the games are different (PC and X360) and I'm pretty sure that if you want to play a mod on your X360 they need to be altered with the X360 SDK, which you'll never be able to get your hands on Tongue

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29.12.2006 03:04

Karzan
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WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY! WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

Edit: But wait... The guy at the store I bought Oblivion from told me I could go on Xbox live and get mods off there...

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29.12.2006 03:19

Mormacil
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those mods are DLC, made by Bethesda and cost you money Wink

29.12.2006 03:27

Karzan
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Those..... BASTARDS!!!!!

<cocks shotgun>

I need to start saving up my money....

I have my computer... And my dad's really good computer... You see the thing is... When I tried installing Oblivion on my dad's computer it kept saying something about not being able to install DvDs or some such crap.... I returned it so I can't tell you exactly... I guess I'll buy it again.

IF I get it to work on my dad's computer... And that's a big IF.... I probably will have beaten regular Oblivion on the Xbox 360... So my question is... Will the monsters be leveled so I can fast travel to Bruma and explore Skyrim right off the bat at level 1?

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29.12.2006 03:33

Mormacil
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I'm pretty sure they are, but if Skyrim wants the same more Morrowindish feeling like Valenwood wants, the leveling will be less. So on lvl 1 you'll get areas with creatures that just are to touch.

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29.12.2006 03:43

Karzan
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I've blackmailed my father... In all his infinite wisdom he lost the list I gave him of what I wanted for Christmas... And... Didn't get me a thing... So I've told him I want him to buy me a computer that can handle Oblivion... So...

What would you suggest I get? Something very good that can play Oblivion very easily... I'll take any and all suggestions.

I've got Windows XP at the moment. But it didn't work... so yeah...

Edit:

Oh... And he didn't get me anything for my birthday... So feel free to give very expensive suggestions... :lmao:

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29.12.2006 03:47

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ideas:
- At least get Win XP, if possible wait a few months and get Vista.
- As a processor either get a AMD64 dualcore or a Pentium Dualcore. I say go with the AMD, but if Pentium is cheaper, go Pentium. AMD is usually better for gaming though.
- For a graphic card get one that can handle DirectX 10. Really buying a card taht can only handle DirectX9 is a waste of money. In 2 years you get tons of games that run DirectX 10 only (Crysis, Halo2)
- DDR ram I say got get 2 GB. nothing less. That works really well with a dualcore Tongue

- No idea how far you can push your dad but it's nice to get a silent cooler. Or try an extra cooler for your graphic card.

just try www.tweakers.net if you can read dutch. It has awsome reviews on hardware. Another idea is getting this in a notebook Tongue

Depending if you go to college/uni any time soon. Then a notebook may be a good option. If you're not, stick to a pc.

Mormacil,

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29.12.2006 04:09

Karzan
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Thank you very much... He told me to wait for Vista too... And seeing as Skyrim is a long way off... I think I will... If I wait for Vista... Is everything else you said still holding? Or would you have to revise that list?

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29.12.2006 04:13

Mormacil
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not really, Dualcore processor is what you really need. For a graphic card you do really need a DirectX 10 supported card. Just an extra idea, get a double with SLI support. Google SLI support for what it is Tongue

29.12.2006 04:20

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quote:

Originally posted by Karzan
When I tried installing Oblivion on my dad's computer it kept saying something about not being able to install DvDs or some such crap.... I returned it so I can't tell you exactly... I guess I'll buy it again.

I know this might sound mean, but...
did you make sure that it was a DVD drive in the computer?

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29.12.2006 05:15

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Mormacil
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Yeah might check that, don't worry it happens Tongue

29.12.2006 05:19

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Yup.... I was once a victim.

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29.12.2006 05:20

Mormacil
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I ones inserted a disc upside down... and also a second one, so that's 2 in the reader at the same time Tongue

29.12.2006 05:22

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quote:

Originally posted by WhiteWizard

quote:

I know this might sound mean, but...
did you make sure that it was a DVD drive in the computer?

Lmao that was my problem,i didn't have a DVD drive.I returned Oblivion and got my money back.

Then I couldn't resist and upgraded to a DVD drive just to play Oblivion

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29.12.2006 05:23

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I ones bought Hl2, then during the install it said it wnated a CDkey... I start looking. Back into the rain to the store. "Sorry I forgot to give you one. Let me get one.
Oh I'm sorry we ain't got any. You want to get another game?"
"I like a refund"
"We don't do that"
*after few mins arguing I get my money back*

sh was lucky, at those moments I could have strangled her bare handed...

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29.12.2006 05:26

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quote:

Originally posted by Mormacil
I ones bought Hl2, then during the install it said it wnated a CDkey... I start looking. Back into the rain to the store. "Sorry I forgot to give you one. Let me get one.
Oh I'm sorry we ain't got any. You want to get another game?"
"I like a refund"
"We don't do that"
*after few mins arguing I get my money back*

sh was lucky, at those moments I could have strangled her bare handed...

Thats totally pathetic! Mad

Gimme her name and i'll unleash my monkey hybrids into her home and toilet bowl Chaos

gotta love Shadow Wink

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29.12.2006 05:32

Karzan
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My comp has two cd drive thingies... Dunno which is which... But I tried both... <sighs>

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29.12.2006 05:34

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That could be a CD reader and a CD burner. I also got 2 myself, a DVD reader and a DVD burner. Look at the tray, it either says CD or DVD Wink

29.12.2006 05:37

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Didn't say this in the other thread, so welcome Karzan.

The others are right, you probably don't have a DVD Drive. If you want to go the cheapest way out if you've already got a good computer and just want to get a drive to play Oblivion..

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...N82E16827131039

I thought Oblivion came on either DVD or CD(s)? no?

But if you still want to push for that new computer, I can make a list of something (with links). I myself was planning on building a new computer because my current one started acting funny on me and I just need an upgrade, so I found all the parts online and bookmarked them. Then I was going to get everything once I had the money....but then I had to reformat and lost all the links. But I did a lot of research and know what's currently good for the price and what should stay good, etc. Might not be able to get the list tonight, but within the next few days I should be able to post it up for you.

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29.12.2006 05:52

Karzan
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Thank you everyone. But my dad keeps telling me the Vista is going to be really good... Any oppinions?

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29.12.2006 05:57

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Microsoft is saying Vista is going to be really good. I don't have much experience with it yet. It's already out though isn't it?, you should be able to pick it up already if you wanted. Like any software or hardware though, right when it comes out, there may be some problems, but I hear it's doing pretty good so far. A lot of stuff (programs) are starting to become available for Vista, I know you can play Oblivion on it.

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29.12.2006 06:05

Mormacil
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I's not beeing good but we, as gamers, are forced to use it Tongue

I'm not sure it's going to be that good. It has a great look, but if it's usefull...

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29.12.2006 06:06

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quote:

Originally posted by Mormacil
I's not beeing good but we, as gamers, are forced to use it Tongue

I'm not sure it's going to be that good. It has a great look, but if it's usefull...

I hate all that buggy Microsoft bs software! VIVA LA OPEN SOURCE!

29.12.2006 09:08

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quote:

Originally posted by Psychotic

quote:

Originally posted by Mormacil
I's not beeing good but we, as gamers, are forced to use it Tongue

I'm not sure it's going to be that good. It has a great look, but if it's usefull...

I hate all that buggy Microsoft bs software! VIVA LA OPEN SOURCE!

Ummmm.....
Yay Linux!

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29.12.2006 09:25

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Vista is/was scheduled to be out the end of January. But during beta testing, they found some major hacker window, so there's a bit of scrambling going on to fix that and look for similar security issues. I expect there'll be lots of patches and updates for about 6 months, just as with other huge program releases. The program is truly massive!

re: the Oblivion disk: it's dvd only. That was a source of a lot of whining when it first came out. But the alternative was something like 8 cd's.

As far as system requirements, read the box. I'm running on an AMD 64-bit processor, which is good. I've got an Invidia 6800, which is ok, but on the lower end. And I use 1 gig of memory which is not really enough - get 2 gig in paired 1 gig modules. Oh, and be sure you don't go cheap on the power supply - at least 500 watts.

29.12.2006 15:12

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Linux is amazing. I would be in heaven if Oblivion and the CS ran on Linux, I could finally ditch windows! Dancing Banana

On topic though, I would see about investing in a DVD drive before buying a new PC.

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29.12.2006 15:12

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quote:

Originally posted by Alasdair
Linux is amazing. I would be in heaven if Oblivion and the CS ran on Linux, I could finally ditch windows! Dancing Banana

On topic though, I would see about investing in a DVD drive before buying a new PC.

It does

29.12.2006 21:27

Alasdair
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The PS3 does not run Linux by default, only when it is installed separately by the user. The PS3 version of the game will require the default firmware and therefore will not run on any Linux distro installed on the PS3

That is of course assuming you were talking about the PS3 and it's ability to run Linux.

If I used Oldblivion it might be possible though... I'll try that sometime, Although it still won't run natively.

29.12.2006 21:53

Karzan
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Okay... I got the dvd drive... And now when I try to play Oblivion.. It says I have an error.

I sent an error report... And it told me to download a patch. So I did... It didn't help at all.

Bash

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31.12.2006 03:20

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Whats the error?

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31.12.2006 03:37

Karzan
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How do I find that out?

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31.12.2006 03:48

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It usually says that when you have a problem, I think...

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31.12.2006 03:50

Karzan
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Well... I just restarted my comp... And it says

"Topic: Sonic DLA"

Your version of DLA can read files on this disc, but you will not be able to edit or add to them.

Edit:
AppName: oblivion.exe AppVer: 1.1.0.511 ModName: oblivion.exe
ModVer: 1.1.0.511 Offset: 00090f46

Then when I go to the report... It's a bunvch of binary.

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31.12.2006 03:56

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Is it your DVD drive drivers? A Sony drive I'm guessing?

ROFL. Alliteration

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