Nehrim:Oblivion and Nehrim Main Differences

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Oblivion and Nehrim Main Differences

Nehrim is not simply a mod, it is a total conversion of Oblivion: a complete new game with a new map and lore totally unrelated to Oblivion.

General
NO fast travel. However, you can have a horse (or donkey!) to help you or you can use Teleport. The game is set on a continent called Vyn. World exploration does have sense as you can collect Magic Symbols or various Armour Sets. A Safe Storage Chest with infinite capacity is placed in every minor or major city. No level scaling. There are considerable differences in levelling.
Quests
The Main Quest is much more both dynamic and complicated than in Oblivion. There are really surprising moments! Until almost the end of the game you are not sure who is your friend or foe. The main quest makes you suspicious of almost every main character who plays a significant role in the main quest. The main quest is divided into separate acts. Main quest completion takes about 50 hours. Some Side Quests are really difficult to find. There are no quest markers to every quest ! You will sometimes need to explore the land thoroughly to find something or someone.
Character
Skills and Attributes
There are plenty of significant differences in Skills and Attributes. Be sure to check the governing attributes as they differ from those in Oblivion. There is no Conjuration Magic Skill in Nehrim. (Conjuration was added with patch 1.5) You can raise your Skills by learning from Trainers (you need money as well as Learning points to do it) or by equipping certain enchanted Items. Attributes are NOT locked in upon reaching the next level. Only by going through the diary and selecting 'Level UP' are the stats set in stone. Luck Attribute and Encumbrance limit can be raised by special Unique plants that can be found scattered somewhere in the land of Nehrim. There are also Hunting Skills in Nehrim. Some Special Magic abilities can be acquired during some quests.
Classes and Races
Nehrim has three playable new races, each of them has its own unique features as well as history. You choose the class not at the beginning of the game but during one of the main quests. The classes (birthsigns) provide you with some Greater Power Spells and some spells called Stances. All of them are unique for each separate class.
Gameplay
General
You can earn plenty of achievements. No bonuses for them, but earning them may be a challenge! Diseases can be cured by taking a bath, using an appropriate spell or drinking a special potion. Those who enjoy crafting will probably find themselves occupied by crafting some elements quite frequently.
Items
You can focus on collecting a variety of Armor Sets! Some are really difficult to find. You can enchant some of your items with Enchanting Stones. To make life more difficult, teleportation requires Teleport Runes and some powerful Spells Arcane Stones. There are also other new items, like Textbooks, Hunting Books, Bank Lockbox Keys, Unique Plants, Magic Symbols. Lore-lovers will find something for themselves also. Check the Books section how rich the world and story of Nehrim is!
Magic
For quite a long time you will not be allowed to use magic in the Middlerealm Cities due to the Magic Prohibition law. To cast some powerful spells you will need Arcane Stones. To cast Teleportation Spells you will need Teleport Runes. No Conjuration spells. (Conjuration was added with patch 1.5)
World
Creatures
Definitely more varied creatures than in Oblivion. There are plenty of only quest-related creatures. No Daedric creatures, as they do not apply to Nehrim lore. A number of unique bosses that can be encountered in most explorable dungeons, mines, etc. Some animals drop elements that can be obtained only if you have appropriate Hunting Skill.
People
Unlike in Oblivion, people and main characters are full of emotions and act spontaneously, just like human beings do. You will have definitely more companions to accompany you on your travels or help you with some missions than in Oblivion. Maybe a secret admirer will accompany you... :)
Places
The areas in Nehrim are far more varied than in Oblivion; Actually, in Nehrim you have three main realms: The Middlrealm (capital: Erothin), The Northrealm (capital: Cahbaet), The Southrealm (capital: Ostian) Only a few main cities, but they are really huge and impressive. You cannot have a house in every city. Dangerous Dungeons are unique, explorable places that are really challenging. A list of places can be found here. Each place is unique.
Services
There are a variety of services offered in Nehrim ranging from simple skill upgrade (which requires money as well as learning points) to taking a bath or depositing some money in a bank account.