Oblivion on Sale vs. Skyrim Later

[Koroviev]

Get the GOTY Deluxe edition for $6.24. It includes all the DLC and is the only way to get it. This was also on sale a few weeks ago, I bought it even though I own it on 360, PS3 and on PC DVD. The Steam version just allows me to play without putting the DVD in.

GOTY is only $5, Deluxe is $6.24. The only extra content I recognize is the horse armor, haven't heard anything about the rest.

 

[4RM3D]

And from the sound of it, Skyrim isn't much of an improvement over Oblivion.

That is crazy talk! Skyrim is leaps and bounds above Oblivion.

Yes, if you like Perks over Attributes, not every one does.

That is not the only difference. But since that is the only thing you mentioned, let me point out that Oblivion's -vanilla- gameplay (attributes and all) is severely broken. It simply does not work. Now, Skyrim has been streamlined or dumbed down if you want to call it that. Personally I am not impressed with the perks/skills of Skyrim, but at least it works better than Oblivion. So, yes it is an improvement.

 

[Koroviev]

If you end up liking Oblivion, it'll last you until Skyrim is much cheaper, so yes.

I've seen some pretty amazing mods on Youtube, so I think I'll get it. The people are generally still not the most attractive, but I can forgive a few eye sores amidst otherwise beautiful scenery.

 

[Epona]

Get the GOTY Deluxe edition for $6.24. It includes all the DLC and is the only way to get it. This was also on sale a few weeks ago, I bought it even though I own it on 360, PS3 and on PC DVD. The Steam version just allows me to play without putting the DVD in.

GOTY is only $5, Deluxe is $6.24. The only extra content I recognize is the horse armor, haven't heard anything about the rest.

Buy The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition Deluxe
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition Deluxe includes Knights of the Nine and the Shivering Isles expansions plus Fighter's Stronghold Expansion, Spell Tome Treasures, Vile Lair, Mehrune's Razor and much more. This edition is playable only in English language.

An extra $1.25 for the DLC that isn't included in the GOTY version. You can't buy that DLC separately anymore.

 

[Epona]

And from the sound of it, Skyrim isn't much of an improvement over Oblivion.

That is crazy talk! Skyrim is leaps and bounds above Oblivion.

Yes, if you like Perks over Attributes, not every one does.

That is not the only difference. But since that is the only thing you mentioned, let me point out that Oblivion's -vanilla- gameplay (attributes and all) is severely broken. It simply does not work. Now, Skyrim has been streamlined or dumbed down if you want to call it that. Personally I am not impressed with the perks/skills of Skyrim, but at least it works better than Oblivion. So, yes it is an improvement.

Fair enough but the version of Oblivion being discussed in this thread is the PC version which means you don't have to play the vanilla version.

 

[Epona]

And from the sound of it, Skyrim isn't much of an improvement over Oblivion.

That is crazy talk! Skyrim is leaps and bounds above Oblivion.

Yes, if you like Perks over Attributes, not every one does.

You've never actually played Skyrim though judging by your statement that, "from the sound of it", therefore it is hard for your opinion on the matter to be justifiable in any way,shape or form. Do you always judge games by heresay and conjecture or do you actually play it and then make a sound opinion on the matter?

I have played it and I don't like the perks.

 

[SidingWithTheEnemy]

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That is crazy talk! Skyrim is leaps and bounds above as well as bellow Oblivion.

Other than that
It's a pretty sweet deal, can't do much wrong if you want to play Skyrim some time later.
Experiment with every possible mod you like, especially the High Texture things are quite interesting.
If you manage to enjoy 50h of Oblivion (which would only scratch the surface) you have spent 10¢ per hour for your enjoyment. That's one hell of bargain.

 

[Koroviev]

Get the GOTY Deluxe edition for $6.24. It includes all the DLC and is the only way to get it. This was also on sale a few weeks ago, I bought it even though I own it on 360, PS3 and on PC DVD. The Steam version just allows me to play without putting the DVD in.

GOTY is only $5, Deluxe is $6.24. The only extra content I recognize is the horse armor, haven't heard anything about the rest.

Buy The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition Deluxe
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition Deluxe includes Knights of the Nine and the Shivering Isles expansions plus Fighter's Stronghold Expansion, Spell Tome Treasures, Vile Lair, Mehrune's Razor and much more. This edition is playable only in English language.

An extra $1.25 for the DLC that isn't included in the GOTY version. You can't buy that DLC separately anymore.

But is that stuff worth getting? (Yes, I'm that stingy.)

 

[Koroviev]

[...]
That is crazy talk! Skyrim is leaps and bounds above as well as bellow Oblivion.

Other than that
It's a pretty sweet deal, can't do much wrong if you want to play Skyrim some time later.
Experiment with every possible mod you like, especially the High Texture things are quite interesting.
If you manage to enjoy 50h of Oblivion (which would only scratch the surface) you have spent 10¢ per hour for your enjoyment. That's one hell of bargain.

This might sound weird, but is there a mod specifically for lips/noses? The noses are the worst part.

 

[Epona]

Get the GOTY Deluxe edition for $6.24. It includes all the DLC and is the only way to get it. This was also on sale a few weeks ago, I bought it even though I own it on 360, PS3 and on PC DVD. The Steam version just allows me to play without putting the DVD in.

GOTY is only $5, Deluxe is $6.24. The only extra content I recognize is the horse armor, haven't heard anything about the rest.

Buy The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition Deluxe
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition Deluxe includes Knights of the Nine and the Shivering Isles expansions plus Fighter's Stronghold Expansion, Spell Tome Treasures, Vile Lair, Mehrune's Razor and much more. This edition is playable only in English language.

An extra $1.25 for the DLC that isn't included in the GOTY version. You can't buy that DLC separately anymore.

But is that stuff worth getting? (Yes, I'm that stingy.)

I think so, Battlehorn Castle (Fighters Stronghold) and Wizards Tower alone are worth $1.25.

 

[Koroviev]

Minor quandary here. Oblivion is $5 on Steam and I'm wondering whether or not it is worth acquiring, or if I would be better off waiting for Skyrim to go down in price (I can wait years). Now, I did try the game on console and it really didn't do anything for me. Everyone looked like they had been beaten with shovels; The HUD looked like something straight from the late 90s; and I just didn't find the whole experience to be particularly engaging. However, I have read time and again that the inclusion of mods enhances the experience significantly.

More directly:

- Is Oblivion still worth playing now that people have experienced Skyrim?
- If so, what are the best mods available, particularly as it concerns the aesthetics of the game?

Well if you can wait years, what's the issue? Buy Oblivion now, and when the time comes, you can easily buy Oblivion 2.0 when it comes down in price in a couple of months.

The issue is essentially whether or not to get Oblivion.

 

[yourbeliefs]

Seems pretty clear cut to me. First off, Skyrim is still messed up, so you're essentially getting an unrefined product. Oblivion GOTY for $5? Hell even I'd want to jump on that except for the fact that I have NO time to delve into a timesink like that right now..

 

[endtherapture]

I've bought it and I've had no interest in Oblivion before, but £5 is hardly a major price issue, just means 2 less drinks at the pub one evening!!

Currently downloading a load of mods for the game.

http://www.pcgamer.com/2010/07/16/ten-essential-oblivion-mods/

That article seems helpful, I'm going to try some graphics mods, the Francesco mod (cos I'm new to TES games) and the bug fixer one obviously. Maybe a nude mod haha.

 

[RedEyesBlackGamer]

Gah, I'm jealous. Considering how I'm not much of a wRPG person, I regret not waiting until a deal like this. I paid $20 for Oblivion and I would have rather paid five.

I don't have much of an answer other than $5 isn't much money. And from the sound of it, Skyrim isn't much of an improvement over Oblivion.

Yeah, $5 is a good deal, but I'm really conservative with my spending. I don't want to pay any money for something that won't offer me any enjoyment. I know it's a shallow complaint, but the big thing for me is really the aesthetics. Unless someone can point me to a really good cosmetic mod, then I probably won't bother.

I'd get it. I've seen a number of cosmetic mods on Youtube. Besides, all the cool kids play it. You want to join the cool kids, don't you? In all seriousness, it is worth a 5$ gamble. And between you and me, it is better than Skyrim.

 

[Samurai Silhouette]

Get both, seriously. Oblivion is only 5 dollars, hell, get the expansions too. At least Shivering Isles.