The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion FAQ
What perspective do I play the game in, first or third-person?
Both. The game is meant to be played first person. However, you can toggle
the view with the press of a button/key. Both views are available throughout
the entire game.
Will Oblivion include multiplayer?
For now, Oblivion is a single-player game only. Rather than split our focus
between two different types of gameplay, we'd rather focus on one and make it
the best single-player experience possible.
What are the PC system requirements?
Oblivion will certainly look the best on the latest hardware available when
the game is released. In developing the game, we were very forward-thinking and
tried to push the envelope technologically. So, the latest hardware will best
showcase all that Oblivion has to offer.
Will the The Elder Scrolls Construction Set be included again?
Yes, the TES Construction Set will be included with the PC version. It will
not be available on a console.
Are those real screenshots or are they renders?
All the screenshots are 100% authentic screenshots taken while playing the
game.
Can I import my character from a Morrowind?
No, each game in The Elder Scrolls series is a completely separate game
unto itself. You don’t have to have played any of the previous games to play
the next chapter, and none of the games are compatible with each other,
including save games and characters.
What races will be playable in the game?
You can expect all the classic Elder Scrolls races to be available. But,
character generation is very different than the previous games. Oblivion
follows the Morrowind paradigm – that you play the character generation – even
further.
How do you level up in the game?
Instead of earning experience points for killing things, in Oblivion your
rewards are skill-based. So, by using your sword to kill something you get
better at using a sword. Stealing things increases your Stealth skill, and
using different kinds of magic will increase the corresponding skill. The more
you raise your skills, the more you level up. 