The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Character Build-up & Development Guide

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Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Character Build-up & Development Guide 
Version 1.3.3 04/05/06
Copyright 2006 Thomas "Sajin" Bergmann


The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion was developed by Bethesda Game Studios,
published by Bethesda Softworks and 2K Games and is copyright 2006 Bethesda
Softworks. This guide is not endorsed by, nor is the author associated in
any way with, Bethesda Game Studios, Bethesda Softworks or 2K Games.


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Oblivion is a great game, a huge game and at least on hard difficulty a 
really challenging game. Since large parts of the game involve fighting, 
and your enemies scale with your level, it can easily get over challenging. 
So if you don't want to move your difficulty slider, or if you just want 
to know how you get most out of your character and the game, read on ! 
If you have further information or corrections, please write me: 
sajin(insert at)gmx(a dot here)net

A note to pure role players: This guide explains how you optimize your 
character both statwise and in terms of possible quests/guilds, so 
don't take offence and read it as background info. I don't force you 
to do anything. 


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   Intro & contact infos
   Table of Contents

   Basics...........................................................CBDG01
   Choose your Race.................................................CBDG02
   Choose your Birthsign............................................CBDG03
   Choose your Skills...............................................CBDG04 
   Character development............................................CBDG05

   Appendix A: Sample character builds..............................CBDG0A
   Appendix B: General game play tips...............................CBDG0B
   Appendix C: Spells...............................................CBDG0C 
   Appendix D: Fast overview for Morrowind players..................CBDG0D

   Credits 
   Version History

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