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[ArtemisNoir]

I posted here for a while some time ago, and is wont to happen with me, drifted back to different RPG series upon acquiring a dramatically better computer. I get distracted far too easily..
However, I recently began playing Oblivion again, and while searching for information on something, re-found this lovely little community. I remember this place for being one of those exceedingly rare oases where people are generally very pleasant and accepting of one another, and I'm very pleased it is still here!

By some miracle, I managed to figure out my user name by looking at old threads, and by an even greater miracle, I actually remembered my password! So, I decided to log in and wave.

That's all, really, I just wanted to express my delight that you guys are still happily posting, and enjoying one anthers' company.
Here, in appreciation of all that you do, is a screenshot I recently took.

[ArtemisNoir]

@Renee,
Heh! Morrowind is a good game to become infatuated by. I do have to admit, I think that of the ES series it will always be my first love. However, I've really come to appreciate Oblivion a great deal over the years, and I very much feel it is one of those diamonds in the rough; I'd even argue that once it is polished by some key mods, it might even be the best out of the last three in the series. They all have their different positives, and negatives, though.

Yes, I concur, if nobody ever disagreed, they wouldn't be human, but there are different ways of expressing that disagreement, and, call me an idealist maybe, but I've never understood why basic decency has to go flying through the window, or that people simply can't "agree to disagree" in a civil manner.
So yes... I really do appreciate Chorrol for that; everyone seems acutely sensitive to the fact that there are real people, with real feelings, behind the user names.

Anyway...
My current character actually began her life in Morrowind, and I have recreated her in Oblivion.
Her name is Mirelle, and she is a Breton mage, born under the Atronach, who specialises in Conjuration and Alchemy. She is also learning to use the bow, for those times when she runs out of both magicka and magicka potions.
Later on, once I have dealt with the day's necessities, I may post a screenshot of her in the appropriate thread, along with more on her background.

I love the sounds of your characters, and my hat off to you for also playing tankier, warrior builds. I have tried, and tried.. but in any game I always gravitate back to rogues and mages. *sigh*

This post has been edited by ArtemisNoir2: Oct 22 2018, 07:56 PM

[Renee]

Wow, so she started in Morrowind, that's pretty neat! I can't wait to see some pictures. WE can't wait, I should say. What did Mirelle do in Morrowind, quest-wise?

This summer I decided to take one of my old Oblivion characters (who died while doing the Main Quest) and make a younger version of her for Morrowind. It's because the events of MW take place before OB. She's a semi-evil mage. I've learned a LOT about how magic works in Morrowind because of her obsessive devotion to it.

I love the sounds of your characters, and my hat off to you for also playing tankier, warrior builds. I have tried, and tried.. but in any game I always gravitate back to rogues and mages. *sigh*

None of them are really pure tanks. Renee Gade III is loosely based on Xena. RG3 uses magic which I've noticed Xena would use on that show. So... healing spells, for her and others. Also, a Drain Health-type spell (to simulate Xena's ability at disabling foes by mere touch) though she never uses that one anymore.

Joan of Arkay is more tank-y I guess, since she often wears heavy armor, but she also uses a lot of healing spells, Shield, Turn Undead, and other stuff appropriate for a devotee of Arkay. Hmm, can't find a pic at the moment.

Come and think of it, I've played pure fighters in Skyrim, but it's been awhile since I've had one in Oblivion.