I understand about their faces, but honestly, OR is not just shiny retextures. I have seen some New Content already. There are little critters running around the floor of the tutorial dungeon; mice or maybe bugs. It's a very small thing, which only adds to the atmosphere of course, and which is evidence that Beth and Virtuous (the Chinese developers who co-constructed Remastered) didn't just make the game "prettier". There are new ideas present, and I want to see them! Damn compass.... and why the hell didn't the devs allow us to remove the crosshair???? Even on the 360 we can do this!



I would love to, but it's gonna be a while. I need to get a new drive in my computer; which I'll do myself, as to save money. Then I'll need to build Oblivion, Morrowind, all my old games up on scratch. I did the exact same thing last year and it took four months to get back what I had from 2014 until 2024.

I can always play the original game on the 360, but since I do have the latest console why not play some later games on it? That's my attitude; I know... sacrilege, but hey. I don't have the same mindset I did ten years ago; I could probably return to Kahreem, whose game is still on the 360 and never got transferred to PC, but gaming with Newer ideas won't be possible. Plus I'm not really craving to return to Kahreem right now--- it's like his story's DONE, you know?

Sorry for off-topic. Next time I participate in this thread will probably in April or May; hopefully I'll write up Joan of Arkay or RG3 or my skooma dealer instead of ranting as I am now.

Lothran has now completed a full sweep of the Pale Pass area, but upon returning to the fort he spotted yet another Pale Pass Ogre Cave Boss, further proving that one always has to be vigilant in ogre country.

We do expect the area to be clear now, counting the teeth, but another round will be conducted shortly to look for another possible stray.

Sounds like a good hunt. Well, for Lothran. . . not so much for the ogres.

If they could I think they would agree: 17 teeth in total --->


------------------
Lothran is now sitting at the Jerall View. The Pale Pass Ogre Cave Boss Hunt for 2025 has officially concluded.

As another year is coming to an end, Lothran has donned his guard uniform and is now patrolling the streets of Bruma. He currently stands at the brazier to the right of Jerall View, warming up a bit before continuing with his rounds.

Ahah, I was wondering how his guard duties were going up there this winter.

Yes; Lothran guarded Bruma into the new year at the North gate as usual. He also made one patrol around town before returning to the gate where he stands at this moment.

Coffee break soon!

Brrr! Stay warm, elf!

Said elf is now off duty and is sitting down at the dinner table by the fireplace in his home

Sorry I can't remember - is Lothran still using torches in his fireplace in Bruma or did you get him a mod to fix things?

He got a mod for that many years ago now but you are correct; he did use the torch trick earlier which worked fine. But a proper fire in the fireplace is nicer

Capstone cave cleared again. Found another friendly female Khajiit bandit at the second level. I seriously have no idea why they seem to fancy Lothran but hey; who am I to question it?

Lothran is now at his westmost point and is about to turn back home. Only bears along the way and then a Daedroth at the turníng point. I like big enemies; the bigger they are the easier they are to hit with a ranged weapon

The 'torch trick' is what I would've done in early days on PS3

Oh yes. Lady Saga, my archer, loved the bigger enemies; better for target practice.

Now visiting Azura's shrine. A pretty uneventful journey but get this; the bandit corpses at the camp close to Dragonclaw Rock; now they're there again! Last time the camp was empty and prior to that Lothran killed the two bandits residing. No idea why/how two dead bodies went missing and then turned up again!

One of those non-beneficial glitches, perhaps.

I would have been less surprised if their heads were stuck in the ground and their legs up in the air twitching like manicas. THAT would have been Bethesda!

---------------------------

Lothran has now woken up in his home and is once again ready to head out. Think he's gonna check Plundered Mine again to see if there are any new playmates there

Middas, 5:50 PM


Lothran is now on his last 24 hours in Bruma for this season. He's currently sitting at Jerall View and has one more evening left at Olav's Tap and Tack. Come Sunday in our world he will pack up his gear and leave for Chorrol.

Ahh, a sure since that spring is approaching!

Lothran has now left Bruma.


Fireplace put out early in the morning, Snowflake put into its drawer, and with everything picked up from the travel chest upstairs Lothran exited his house and locked the door.


For the first time in months, it wasn't snowing anymore. The sky was clear and one could see for miles. Heading west, Lothran passed all the places he visits during his winter stay but now he pushed on, not going back to Bruma like he usually do.


Passing the shrine to Hermaeus Mora and going up the stairs, a Spider Daedra was waiting for him. Being not much of a challenge she was quickly disposed of and Lothran went past the point where he usually turns around. He's currently standing on the platform with some stairs going down. Still close to the mountains but now with more green in front of him.


The city of Chorrol awaits.

Safe travels, Lothran!

Thanks, mr Paladin!


As it happens he's just raided Lipsand Tharn and killed off 12 vampires, making Cyrodiil just a little bit safer. Well, his Spriggan did it technically I s'pose...

Well, Chorrol is now Lothran's base camp but he's currently out in the mountains again although not in a snowy area.

Today while roaming the Colovian Highlands, two things of note happened.


First thing was when Lothran descended from a higher point into a valley. Across it and onto another higher point he spotted a minotaur and between it and Lothran was a bandit. Wanting to see a show, Lothran cast a spell towards the minotaur to get his attention and when running towards the Dunmer he instead got into a fight with the bandit. This is always fun and had it been a Lord, the minotaur would have won, I'm sure. The bandit and another one close by later succumed to a couple of ogres.
The bandits originated from Broken Promises cave which was right in the area, a cave very similar in design to Capstone Cave btw.

Second thing happened when Lothran got a telepathic message that a Courier was in distress. Not know exactly where she was he ran to the road leading to Chorrol where she usually travels and sure enough; there she was being attacked by a wolf and a cougar. Both were slain by the Dunmer and as thanks, the Courier gave him a paper which is free anyway...


Now Lothran sits at the Oak and Crosier, a tavern known for its high number of shady Dunmer patrons. It's late evening and the fireplace warms Lothran's back as he chose the table closest to it.

Sounds like fun starting a fight between that bandit and the minotaur. And good job saving that courier!

Buffy has leaned quite a bit more into healing (and magic in general) in ESO but I remember she went out of her way in Oblivion to save and heal foresters, legionnaires and couriers.

Not the first time either, and this usally happens right in this wide open area where you can see for a long distance.


Sound like Buffs and Lothie are two peas in a pod sometimes

So Lothran keeps on roaming the Highlands. Visited Fort Ondo and is now heading back up to Chorrol again. He was last seen at Broken Promises Cave.

--------------------------------
Crumbling Mine.


Upon entering Lothran saw a bandit in the very first room and so he kept hidden and summoned his Spriggan. But... she didn't attack? After further investigation the bandit appeared to be yet another FFK - Friendly Female Khajiit. So Lothran exited sneak mode and started smooching her up to 96 disposition. Then he took her gold that was in a nearby chest...


Going further into the mine Lothran eventually got to the Bandit Ringleader which after a short fight with the Spriggan and her bear was revealed to have two interesting enchanted items. After this there was nothing else to do but going back outside.
Coming to the first room again, the Khajiit who Lothran talked to wasn't there anymore! No dead body anywhere and she wasn't outside. She was just....... gone!

A nice quiet day in Chorrol just wandering about. Met Ida Vlinorman as she was leaving the Grey Mare heading for the town gates, presumably to go back to the Imperial City.

Fort Coldcorn


Many years ago when Lothran first visited this place, he picked up the sword and the note but didn't think too much of it. Only later did he realize that had he not picked up the sword but instead read the note more carefully and followed where the sword was pointing, he could have found something interesting.


It's time to do something about it.

Oooh! A mystery to hidden treasure?

A mystery that has been in the back of Lothran's head for dang near 20 years.


Standing where the sword and the note were originally found, Lothran followed the note's cryptic instruction until he found a big rock to the right, and tucked away on the other side was a locked treasure chest. Ever since he found the note, the sword and the Key to Hidden Wealth, Lothran has kept the note and the key with him. For many, many years they have been in his pocket just on the off-chance he would stumble upon this hidden treasure at some point.

Today was that day. Finally after all these years he took the key out of his pocket, unlocked the chest and opened it. Inside was a Daedric dagger and another note. The note read:

Blessed are those who explore the unbeaten path..

Neat!

Imperial City, evening


Lothran now sits in his meager shack on the Waterfront. He's put all his winter gear back in storage and donned his summer attire, consisting in part of Saviour's Hide.

And after all this time the Key to Hidden Wealth now rests on the dinner table alongside the instructive note, the Note of Bounty and the Daedric dagger found using the key and instructions.


Quest completed.

Oh the Waterfront! I hear the Marie Elena is in port. She's a galleon I think.

I've heard others say the same


----------------------------
Imperial City, Market District


Lothran cause some ruckus today by luring out some bandits from the sewers and then let everyone else fight them

He's also checked up on Tiber Septim hotel and yes; the deer from last year is still here, let's cheer!

Imperial City, Arcane University


It's morning and Lothran is currently standing outside the Lustratorium after having conducted some business. He will now go to his waterfront shack to offload some ingredients, pick up his gear and then it's time to head out for Skingrad.


Easter is fast approaching

Skingrad, midday


Today Lothran walked all the way to Skingrad, only stopping briefly to fight creatures and bandits and once to resurrect a fallen Legionnaire. Also stopped at Shadeleaf Copse to take a pic

Currently resting at the Fighters Guild.

That's a long walk! I hope Lothran's enjoying some local wine from Tamikas. Buffy is living several centuries before Tamika was even a gleam in her father's eye. Because of the wine-friendly climate of the West Weald, there are several fine wineries though.

From what I hear, Buffy is an expert at jumping through time and space so I don't see a problem here


It was a long walk, btw, yes. But Lothie needed to pick up the pace and get to Skingrad before heading out into the true wilderness of the south-east West Weald as Easter arrives.

Slow day in Skingrad as Lothran is getting settled. Plus, it's late afternoon so no need to head outside again so soon. Skingrad is such a nice town anyway