Mastering Disposition in Oblivion Remastered
Disposition serves as a vital mechanic in Oblivion Remastered, offering players a captivating minigame experience that involves engaging with NPCs. Through conversation, players can sway NPCs to become friends, allies, or even adversaries. For newcomers, understanding the nuances of Disposition may initially feel daunting, especially when attempting to forge amicable relations with the varied characters scattered throughout Cyrodiil.
Conversations with NPCs can involve a range of actions, from boasting to joking, and each character has distinct preferences. Therefore, grasping how the Disposition system operates and learning effective strategies to enhance it can significantly enrich your interactions in the game.
Strategies for Effective Use of Disposition
The Disposition mechanic can be likened to a speech wheel, accessible by engaging with NPCs and selecting the icon located at the bottom left corner, depicted as a figure with arrows pointing at their head. Initiating this minigame comes with a caveat: taking too long to make a selection will incur a slight penalty, costing you 1 Disposition point. However, this deduction is minor and typically does not significantly impact gameplay.
The Disposition wheel consists of four categories:
- Admire
- Joke
- Coerce
- Boast
Each NPC reacts uniquely to these categories, influencing the amount of Disposition gained or lost based on the NPC’s response. Hovering over an option will indicate its potential impact, while the number of bars displayed upon selection will determine the overall outcome:
| Reaction | Emotional Reaction | Disposition Gains/Loss |
|---|---|---|
| Love | Wide-eyed, big smile | Extremely Positive Disposition |
| Like | Gentle eyes, soft smile | Positive Disposition |
| Dislike | Lowered eyebrows, no smile | Negative Disposition |
| Hate | Deep scowl, frowning mouth | Extremely Negative Disposition |
To maximize Disposition points, aim to choose Love and Like options when they display four bars. The objective of the Disposition minigame is to choose the least favorable options when their bars are low and the most favorable when their bars are high. This involves a degree of strategy, as NPC reactions are often unpredictable, making it crucial to evaluate whether a playful jest or a firm coaxing will yield the greatest benefit. Achieving the maximum Disposition of up to 90 points can require careful planning.
The optimal approach is to select the Love option when the bars are full and the Hate option when they are empty, making sure to utilize any intermediate selections wisely to ensure consistent gains in Disposition.
Ways to Enhance Disposition in Oblivion Remastered
There are several effective methods to increase your Disposition. The simplest approach is to enhance the Personality attribute, as for every 4 points invested in Personality, you gain 1 point of Disposition. Alternatively, players can choose to use gold to bribe NPCs within the Disposition interface, although this method yields random contributions to Disposition, making it sometimes expensive.
Nevertheless, the speech wheel remains the best strategy for tweaking Disposition, as it doesn’t require sacrificing attribute points or gold. Mastering this system can lead to rewarding interactions and better relationships with the characters inhabiting Cyrodiil.