How do I enable cheats in Oblivion?
Ah, so you’ve decided to embrace your inner chaos gremlin and bend the Laws of Tamriel like a flimsy pretzel rod. Good news: Oblivion’s cheat console is easier to access than a skeleton’s ribcage during a stress test. Here’s the ~magical~ ritual:
Step 1: Summon the Sacred Tilde (~)
While in-game, press the ~ key (that squiggly little fella above Tab, lurking like a shy wizard). This opens the Console Command Window—a realm where you can rewrite reality, one typo-riddled command at a time. If your keyboard doesn’t have a ~, blame Mehrunes Dagon and try Alt+126. Or just move to Cyrodiil.
Step 2: Speak the Forbidden Words
- “tgm”: Become an immortal potato (God Mode). Damage? Never heard of her.
- “player.additem 0000000F 9999”: Instantly afford a lifetime supply of cheese wheels. Economy = ruined.
- “setessential [NPC ID] 1”: Make that annoying NPC unkillable, because suffering is fun.
Step 3: Accept Your Fate (Or Don’t)
Close the console with another tap of ~ and marvel at your newfound power. But beware: Cheats disable achievements faster than a mudcrab in a philosophy debate. Also, the game might judge you. Silently. Like a disappointed grandparent.
Pro Tip: Save before typing “RAZED” or “KILL”. Accidentally deleting the planet is considered “bad for stability” (and your social life).
How long is Oblivion 100%?
So, you’ve decided to 100% Oblivion—a noble quest rivaled only by Martin’s desire to not become a dragon-shaped stained-glass mural. How long will this take? Well, strap on your Amulet of Ridiculously Specific Time Calculations. According to *How Long To Beat*, completionists average 158 hours. But let’s be real: that number assumes you’re not easily distracted by stealing wheels of cheese, adopting existential crises in the Shivering Isles, or debating the moral implications of killing a villager just to see if their sweetrolls respawn.
Breaking It Down (Because Time Is an Illusion, Anyway)
- Main Quest: ~30 hours, or 45 if you stop to ask “Why is Sean Bean here?” every 10 minutes.
- Guilds & Side Quests: Another 50 hours, depending on how seriously you take your role as Head of the Fighters Guild (spoiler: no one else does).
- Daedric Artefact Shopping Spree: 20 hours, plus 5 more to console Sheogorath after you call his Wabbajack “a bit much.”
But Wait, There’s More (Because of Course There Is)
The remaining 58 hours? That’s for alchemy-hoarding-induced comas, getting lost in the woods because a mudcrab looked “suspiciously like a fast-travel marker,” and replaying the Kvatch siege until you accept that maybe Oblivion gates are just part of the landscape now. Fun fact: 158 hours is also how long it takes to explain the plot to a friend who’s only played Skyrim. They’ll still ask, “But where are the dragons?”
Pro tip: If you *truly* want to 100% Tamriel’s most chaotic RPG, add another 13.17 days to account for NPCs blocking doorways, physics-defying watermelons, and accidental saves where you’re permanently on fire. You’re not “grinding”—you’re just role-playing someone who forgot what sunlight feels like. By Azura, good luck.
What is the cheat for giving items in Oblivion?
Ah, the forbidden art of ”summoning loot from the void”—a delicate dance between player and code. To perform this arcane ritual, you must first commune with the Console Command Deity. Press the ~ key (or whichever key your keyboard uses to question its life choices), then whisper the sacred phrase: player.additem [ItemID] [Quantity]. Replace [ItemID] with the numeric soul of your desired item (e.g., 0000000F for gold, because F is for “fancy cheese hoarder”), and [Quantity] with how many you want—preferably a number that won’t crash your game or summon a dragon made of spoons.
But Where Do You Find These Mystical “Item Codes”?
Glad you asked, adventurous hoarder! Item codes are scattered across the internet like skooma bottles in a Khajiit’s trunk. Websites like the Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages (UESP) are your treasure maps. Alternatively, type help “[ItemName]” 4 into the console to summon a list of codes. Just remember: “Sweetroll” is not a metaphor. It’s a lifestyle.
Pro Tips for Ethical(ish) Item-Summoning
- Don’t get greedy: Spawning 10,000 watermelons might seem fun until your PC becomes a sentient fruit salad.
- Beware of “00000000”: This code is the void’s credit card number. Use it, and reality might uninstall itself.
- Save first: Because Tamriel’s IT department (read: the game engine) doesn’t offer refunds for accidental cheese avalanches.
And there you have it! A cheat so simple, even Sheogorath would nod approvingly while juggling wheels of eidar. Now go forth, fill your pockets with perfectly legitimate cabbages, and remember: the real treasure was the existential glitches we made along the way.
