So, Skyrim's out 11/11/11

[kandrathe]

From what little I understand, Oblivion was only slightly better.

Oblivion was better. They at least removed most of the unintended consequences of not having power level caps on stacking spell and potions effects (e.g. 10000 strength, 10000 intelligence, and 10000 magic power).

The biggest trouble I have with Oblivion is that you can get by with crappy skills for awhile using magic items, but there are some parts of quests where a specific skill is necessary. So, you chose to be a magic using character, and skip all the weapon and shield training? Good luck fighting these two minotaurs... I got so tired of having to use AI quirks, like, maybe if I quick run across and jump up on these rocks, and use 100 fireball spells I'll win this time. Oops, fell. reload. rinse. repeat. There, I finally won!