Gameplay looks about the same,
they say they revamped the combat/magic/and stealth engine and that they are
way better than in Morrowind. I guess we will have to wait and see about
that...
The graphics in that trailer are for the Xbox 360 and they are already 10 times
better than Morrowind which makes you drool to think of how much better the PC
graphics are going to be.
New features include rideable horses and non-hostile wild life; the horses are
a great addition since the world is supposedly way BIGGER than Morrowind.
Here is what the developers have to say about it...
("Since starting this project two years ago, our goal has
been to create the quintessential RPG of the next generation," said Todd
Howard, executive producer of The Elder Scrolls® series. "We looked back
at what we had done with the series, and then looked ahead to what the future
of video games could be, and we think this is it."
In keeping with the Elder Scrolls tradition, players will have
the option to experience the main quest at their own pace, and there will be
plenty of opportunities to explore the vast world and make your own way.
Numerous factions can be joined, such as the thieves or mages guilds, and each
contains its own complete storyline and the chance to rise to the head of the
faction and reap further rewards.
Howard commented, "Our games have always been about great
depth and variety in creating any kind of character you want and going out and
doing whatever you want." He added, "With Oblivion, we're taking the
idea of a virtual fantasy world as far as it will go."
Oblivion features a groundbreaking new AI system, called
Radiant AI, which gives non-player characters (NPCs) the ability to make their
own choices based on the world around them. They'll decide where to eat or who
to talk to and what they'll say. They'll sleep, go to church, and even steal
items, all based on their individual characteristics. Full facial animations
and lip-synching, combined with full speech for all dialog, allows NPCs to come
to life like never before.
Oblivion is a single-player game that takes place in Tamriel's
capital province, Cyrodiil. You are given the task of finding the hidden heir
to a throne that sits empty, the previous emperor having been killed by an
unknown assassin. With no true Emperor, the gates to Oblivion (the equivalent
of hell in the world of Tamriel) open, and demons begin to invade Cyrodiil and
attack its people and towns. It's up to you to find the lost heir to the throne
and unravel the sinister plot that threatens to destroy all of Tamriel.)
... Personally I am really excited about this and I know I'm
not the only one.
(EDIT) Oh Yeah, I totally forgot, they also said that they do listen to
the fans and here is the proof: There will be NO Cliffracers in
Oblivion. Yay no more pointless Cliffracer attacks every five feet!