TES IV: Writing an FAQ on the game (The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion)
I would be very grateful if you could help in compiling an FAQ on the game)Rules for compiling (C) Renata
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When did the game go on sale?
March 21st US release March
24th European release
What are the minimum and recommended game requirements?
Minimum
System: Windows XP;
Processor: 2 GHz;
Memory: 512 MB;
Video card: Direct3D-compatible, 128 MB RAM;
Audio Card: DirectX 8.1 compatible;
Hard Drive: 4.6 GB of free space;
DirectX 9.0c.
Recommended
System: Windows XP;
Processor: 3 GHz;
Memory: 1 GB;
Video card: ATI X800 level or NVIDIA GeForce 6800;
Audio Card: DirectX 8.1 compatible;
Hard Drive: 4.6 GB of free space;
DirectX 9.0c.
What is the list of supported video cards?
ATI X1900 series
ATI X1800 series
ATI X1600 series
ATI X1300 series
ATI X850 series
ATI x800 series
ATI x700 series
ATI x600 series
ATI Radeon 9800 series
ATI Radeon 9700 series
ATI Radeon 9600 series
ATI Radeon 9500 series
NVIDIA Geforce 7800 series
NVIDIA GeForce 6800 series
NVIDIA GeForce 6600 series
NVIDIA GeForce 6200 series
NVIDIA GeForce FX series
How to improve game performance?
This issue is discussed in this thread:
Increasing performance, optimizing the game.
I heard that Nvidia has released a dedicated driver for Oblivion, where can I get it?
Download nVidia 84.25 "Oblivion" Forceware Beta here (21.45MB).
Where can I get the TES4: Construction Set?
The constructor is not included in the game !!! It must be downloaded separately:
Download from here. (6.5 Mb)
How to choose the constellation under which the character was born?
When you overtake Uriel Septim and his guards during the jailbreak, he will ask you about the constellation so you can choose.
How to choose a character class?
After the death of the emperor, his guard will ask you a question about the class, then you can choose the class you like.
Is it possible to change the class, race, constellation?
You can, before leaving the prison sewer, the game will offer you to change all the character settings (race, class, constellation)
The main control keys in TES IV: Oblivion
W, A, S, D - Forward, Back, Left, Right
E - Jump
Space - Use, Grab Item
Shift - Run / Walk
From - Witchcraft
Left Mouse Click - Hit
Right Mouse Click - Block
How do I throw items out of inventory?
SHIFT + Left Mouse Click (default)
CRC error. How to be?
Description: Installation failed with CRC error.
Possible solution: Disable DMA support of your CD / DVD drive.
To do this, do the following:
1. Right-click on the "My Computer" icon, select properties. Further steps depend on the OS you have installed.
A. Win9x users should select "DEVICES", then open "CD-ROM drives" and select DVD drive. Open the properties of this device, select Configure and uncheck "DMA". Click OK.
Q. Win2000 / XP users should select: Hardware -> Device Manager-> IDE ATA / ATAPI controllers. Open Properties -> Primary / Secondary IDE Channel (depending on which channel your DVD is on). Next go to Advanced settings. Set Transfer mode to PIO Only (do this for both channels if you are not sure which one contains the DVD).
2. Reboot the computer for the changes to take effect.
3. Install the game.
4. Restore the original DVD device settings and restart your computer.
In general, if this error has become your companion, then the problem is in the drive, it is worth replacing / repairing it. If not, exchange the disc.
The game requires a disc, how can I start the game?
Solution: licensed version - insert dvd into the drive and don't rack your brains; pirate - download no DVD (2.51 mb)
Replace the exe file with the one in the archive and run it.
A message like "d3dx9_27.dll not found" appears.
Description: above message and OK button. The game won't start.
Solution: Oblivion DVD has a dxredist folder. Run the DirectX installation, the version required for Oblivion. (dxsetup.exe) Or take DirectX from here.
How can I see the number of frames per second?
Turning on the console ~ (tilde, where the letter is)
command - tdt
30 frames per second is considered the optimal value. Change the resolution to 800x600 or 640x480 for a more comfortable game.
What settings would you recommend for a weak computer?
- Disable anti-alasing
- Change the texture size to medium or small
- unload all processes running on behalf of the user, leaving only system. Antivirus First!
- Disable the softness of shadows (Shadows / Shadow Filtering)
- Install the latest drivers on the video card:
Nvidia: the
version of ForceWare 84.25 drivers is "sharpened" specifically for Oblivion.
ATI:
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 is MANDATORY!
Objects in the distance don't look correct, textures are blurry ... what to do?
In oblivion.ini we change the trace. parameters:
uNumDepthGrids = 1
uGridsToLoad = 10
Sound "stuttering" during battles and terrain exploration.
If you have Vodei Multimedia Processor installed, uninstall it. It is also worth deleting VobSub ...
If it does not help, rename the Oblivion / Data / Music / Battle folder until better times (patch release).
"Stuttering" of NPC voices
Change the trace in oblivion.ini. lines:
bDSoundHWAcceleration = 0
bUseSoftwareAudio3D = 1
And change it too
bUse Joystick = 0
Total glitches that defy description
Q: The game just crashes, bugs after a certain period of time.
A: 99% of the fact that the Codec Packs are to blame here ...
First, rename this file X: WINDOWS system32 mpeg2dmx.ax to mpeg2dmx.ax.old ... helps many to get rid of periodic crashes.
Better yet, remove all existing codec packs, such as k-lite.
Here's what it says about codecs:
Generally you only need 2 codecs to play 99% of video files, xvid (which includes divx) and AC3 (for dolby digital sound, often used in xvid files).
(excluding real and quicktime files, those you generally need to install thier players to play) in
total you need two codecs for this game:
- xvid codec (this one is ok to install and includes support for divx): http: //www.koepi .org / xvid.shtml
- AC3 (this one is ok to install, its for sound):
http://ac3filter.sourceforge.net/
here are direct links to download the latest versions:
http://www.koepi.org/XviD -1.1.0-30122005.exe
Well, where is the opponents' lifebar during the battle?
By default, the opponent's life arc should appear above the crosshair. If it is not available, then change it in the Oblivion.ini file (My Documents My Games Oblivion) ​​bHealthBarShowing = 0 to bHealthBarShowing = 1
Where are my saves
Located in My Documents My Games Oblivion
Some problems with the keyboard
Editing Oblivion. ini (My Documents My Games Oblivion). In the [Controls] section, change "bUse Joystick = 1" to "bUse Joystick = 0" or simply disable peripherals.
The system swaps (crashes into the system with the inscription "not enough virtual memory")
Set the swap size = Ram * 1.5 ...
If you have 1.5-2 Gb of RAM, then the use of the paging file can be disabled.
How do I make screenshots in the game?
Open oblivion.ini and change "bAllowScreenShot = 0" from 0 to 1. The screen is made using the Shift + Print Screen combination, and then inserted into Paint ...
In general, this is not the case, download Fraps and do not suffer
http: // www .playground.ru / files / 7006 /
How do I turn off music?
Change the parameter "bMusicEnabled = 1" to "bMusicEnabled = 0" in the oblivion.ini file
How do I drop a weapon or item from the inventory?
Shift + click on the weapon or "grab" with the mouse and then throw it out of the inventory.
In a poorly translated version of the game, the concepts of Glory and Shame mean the following:
Glory
This is the recognition of the hero by the people, which he earned by his good deeds, such as serving the empire, helping guards, counts and ordinary people.
Shame
This is the respect from the population acquired through intimidation, i.e. The people are afraid and respect you. This attitude can be achieved, for example, by completing assignments of the dark brotherhood or the guild of thieves.
What are the ways to enchant a thing?
How many eff. to apply a lot?
Is there a difference between the items on which the spell is applied? (in terms of quality effect.) Or does the quality depend only on the stone and the soul that is contained in it?
Can scrolls of magic be made?
You can enchant a thing either with Sigil Stons that you take when you close the gate in Oblivion (the effects are rigidly tied to the stone - 2 to choose from, or additional damage for weapons or an effect for armor) or you can get access to Arkane Univercity (by collecting signatures in all city guilds of magicians ) there are "machines" for enchanting for any type of spells you know.
You can also apply several effects - as long as the capacity of the stone with the soul is enough.
The power of a possible spell depends only on the size of the soul in the stone. Grand's can be enchanted for a permanent effect.
You cannot make scrolls yourself.
A permanent effect can be enchanted not only with Giants, but also with smaller souls, only the effect will be lower.
For rings, amulets, clothes, armor - for permanent - 1 stone, 1 effect.
Weapon - one stone and how many effects will fit.
I did on ebonite claymore:
- 5 points for 1 sec - electric shock;
- 5 points for 1 sec - fire strike;
- 5 points for 1 sec - cold blow;
- 5 points for 1 sec - absorb health.
Honestly, it turned out crap, well, so for the collection.
Do things left in the "wrong place" (on the street, in a cave, in someone else's house, chest) disappear? If so, how long will it take? Do they disappear in YOUR house, abandoned, for example, on the floor?
No things thrown to the ground do not disappear, even if you go through half a game and see it.
But in my opinion, only in the building, I have dropped remember about five books next to the throne of the count. He returned after a long time and they still lay there.
And if you put it in the chest, say in the guild, then they definitely will not disappear!
Voffka
"Why isn't blood displayed on the sword (or any other weapon)? (All settings to max)"
Change the following in Oblivion.ini:
bDecalsOnSkinnedGeometry = 1 (initially worth 0) - responsible for the blood on the weapon
If you don't have enough blood:
fMinBloodDamage = 0.0000 (at 0.0100 it already flows like a river)
iMaxDecalsPerFrame = 99 (responsible for the amount of blood)
fDecalLifetime = 30.0000 (responsible for the time the blood disappears)
How to reduce the speed of dialogues in the game (subtitles) and, if possible, throw off the files with the voices of the dialogues. And even when I take out the weapon (from the first face) it is not visible or flickers
It is impossible to teleport and there is no need to eat but Fast Travell in the global
map you click on any open square and in a moment you go to that
area.
A bug with a flickering weapon is solved 99% if you have a Radeon just
rearrange the drivers for a newer version, for example I have 6.1 (from 4.3 there
was the same bug) if GForce then try to rearrange the drivers (as far as
I know there is a special diver for GForce, ... something called Oblivion).
I have a serious problem in Oblivion, I described it to the topic "Technical problems and their solution-2" please see if someone has
encountered this and knows how to deal with it.
So I wanted to ask to what side-altars you can pump the main characteristics (strength, dexterity, intelligence). And then my intellect and will do not increase 100 and further, and then how can I use spells, if there are ones that require 500 mana and above?
Ok, thanks for the commands, can I find a list of console
commands related to effects (e.g. magic, environment animation, etc.)
Quite a common question ...
How can I cast spells and raise mana when a good spell costs more than 1500. Help !!!
The cost of a spell depends on your level of pumping in this type of magic, with an increase in the skill, the price drops and when pumped to 100, no spell costs more than 200 - 250 mana. And this is not so much, for a person (or a lizard) with an intellect of 100.;)
Comfortable gaming on GeForce FX 5200 The
answer to this question was simple for me. I just downloaded and installed
Oblivion's translation (about 22 MB, good translation, by the way). After that
, the oldblivion.exe program did not start, well, to hell with it!
I started the game through the usual oblivionlauncher.exe, and instead of my
usual "Low settings" it set "Very low".
Such an increase in performance was not given by any one, oblivion.ini I found, of
course, the graphics suffered. But in a sense, you can play and enjoy.
My computer, as I said before:
Intel Celeron 950Mhz,
512 SDRAM
GF FX-5200
And a significant increase in performance:
Caves: 35-60 fps
City: 15-25 fps
Open air: 25-35 fps
This is VERY ENOUGH for me with my computer.
In addition, the problem with sudden computer restarts disappeared!, But
there was a problem with the game
crashing , and it was solved later, I just run Oblivion in a window with a resolution of 1024X768.
Everything is fine, only sometimes in the distance there are incomprehensible textures (different colors)
and there is no fog, just uniform illumination in the entire visible space.
If there is a full soul stone, click on it, select a staff from the list and that's it. Different stones have different capacity and souls. The more soul in the stone, the more the item will charge. They can be bought in stores, they are often found in dungeons.
PEOPLE !! HERE FAQ !! NOT A QUESTION !!
GreenGo wrote above:
How to make screenshots in the game?
Open oblivion.ini and change "bAllowScreenShot = 0" from 0 to 1. The screen is made using the Shift + Print Screen combination, and then inserted into Paint ...
In general, this is not the case, download Fraps and do not suffer
http: // www .fraps.com /
THIS IS WRONG !!
And the following is true:
how to make screenshots in the game?
Open oblivion.ini (in c: / my documents / oblivion /) and change "bAllowScreenShot = 0" from 0 to 1. In the game, press Sift + PrintScreen, the picture is generated directly into the Oblivion game directory, called ScreenShot with numbers from 1 to ... in bmp format. Then you can convert it to another format, for example, in all used JPEG (JPG).
how to install BTmod on a licensed game from 1s (you can have detailed instructions ????)
and how to install a patch v1.1.511 on it
Q: how to remove annoying borders of Cyrodiil (invisible walls)?
A: bBorderRegionsEnabled = 0 in Oblivion.ini