An unusual glitch in the world of Oblivion Remastered led a player to paralyze themselves for 66 years of real time. A mistake in a magic experiment left the character trapped in a state of paralysis for over 2 billion seconds. That's longer than the reign of Emperor Uriel Septim VII.
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This event sparked discussions among fans and brought to light the game's unique features, which continue to fascinate its players even years after its original release.
What happened to the player in Oblivion Remastered?
The incident began with a player who unknowingly became paralyzed for 66 years while playing the remastered version of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion. The character's paralysis time exceeded 2 billion seconds, something that fans of the title could not ignore.
The situation was quickly shared in a Reddit post, where other players began speculating about how such a feat could occur and, more importantly, how to prevent it from happening.
How did the magic involved cause this error?
Players quickly realized that the secret to this effect lay in the use of "weakness to magic" spells. Apparently, the combination of reflected spells and the repeated use of weakness magic led to an exponential increase in the power of the paralysis spell, resulting in the player being immobilized for decades within the universe of Cyrodiil.
When an NPC or summon reflects the weakness spell, it multiplies, and the paralysis creates a cycle that keeps the player indefinitely on the ground.
Experimentation in the Cyrodiil universe in Oblivion Remastered
Players have sought out unusual experiences within Oblivion Remastered before, and this event is just the latest. The game has always stood out for allowing an absurd amount of freedom to explore and experiment.
Many players, over the years, have dedicated themselves to personalized challenges, such as keeping guards alive during Oblivion invasions or arranging books like dominoes.