More on Oblivion

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TeamXBox video interviewed Bethesda dev Gavin 'Kathode' Carter, check this out:<blockquote>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.</blockquote>
In addition, there's an article @ GamesDomain about Oblivion, which is unfortunately of little importance to us, not discussing any Fallout3-relevant matters.

Links: Kathode Video Interview, Article @ GamesDomain

Spotted at http://www.rpgdot.com

 

[DirtyDreamDesigner]

"Where the fuck were you, Ian?! I just had to fight 20 supermutants all by myself! And why the hell are you lugging those 20 steel armors."

"Sorry, boss, it's sunday, I always go to church on sunday. Oh, these 20 steel armors... I... found them... somewhere..."

 

[Brother None]

Hehehehehe.

Still better than Ian shooting you in the back. Though they could script that one in too.

"Why the hell did you just shoot me in the back!?"

"Uhm...religious reasons?"

 

[dude_obj]

I always thought it was funny when you're planning an attack on foes inside a building, you're getting ready outside, but your party members wander right in and walk around. And the foes never do anything until they see you, they don't mind Ian walking right into their secret hideout LOL

 

[Brother None]

Yeah, that's the whole "The Fallout engine was not designed to handle NPCs in the party"-thing. It was a one-PC engine, someone just kind of managed to stuff the NPC party in. No wonder it's not perfect.

To be honest I think Fallout could manage quite well without an NPC party. I don't see why it couldn't be a single-player CRPG, like Gothic.

 

[Claw]

Because in Gothic, there is no weight limit.

 

[Kahgan]

Can this really be true? I mean really?
At least I don't believe it untill I see it for myself...Even though it would be cool as hell