An unusual glitch in the world of Oblivion Remastered caused a player to paralyze themselves for 66 years of real time. A mistake in a magical experiment left the character trapped in a state of paralysis for over 2 billion seconds. This is equivalent to longer than the reign of Emperor Uriel Septim VII.
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This event sparked discussions among fans and brought to light the peculiarities of the game, which continues 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 paralyzed himself for 66 years while playing the remastered version of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion. The character's paralysis time exceeded 2 billion seconds, something fans of the game couldn't ignore.
The situation was quickly shared in a post on Reddit, 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 soon realized that the key to this effect lay in the use of "weakness to magic" spells. Apparently, the combination of reflected spells and repeated use of weakness magic led to an exponential increase in the paralysis spell's power, resulting in the player being immobilized for decades within the Cyrodiil universe.
When an NPC or summon reflects the weakness spell, it multiplies and the paralysis creates a cycle that keeps the player on the ground indefinitely.
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 incredible amount of freedom for exploration and experimentation.
Many players over the years have dedicated themselves to custom challenges, such as keeping guards alive during Oblivion raids or arranging books like dominoes.
