Oblivion Fan Pays Touching Tribute to Departed Loved One

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Most players know that video games can be a form of expression or can provide some deep meaning, which is why an Oblivion fan decided to pay tribute to a departed loved one by adding in a small memorial in their name. While the world continues to wait for The Elder Scrolls 6, there are still plenty who are happy to jump back into the previous entries in Bethesda's long-running RPG franchise. After all, TES4 is still a classic role-playing game, even today.

Of course, the fact that it's aged over the past decade and a half does mean that Oblivion can be unintentionally funny, but a dedicated fan base is still keeping the province of Cyrodiil in the gaming limelight. Sure, Skyrim is undoubtedly the most popular and successful entry in the series, but the fourth entry is still iconic. For that reason, someone wanted to use the game as a way of remembering someone close to them.

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As spotted by The Gamer, Nexus Mods user VIIVII recently released «In Memory Of My Mom,» an Oblivion mod that is a way of keeping the memory of their mother alive. The description says that she «passed away in January» and that she «was only 46.» This little tribute is a way for VIIVII to pay tribute to her as the mod itself consists of an altar that's been placed just outside the Imperial City Prison, which means players who exit the first dungeon at the start of the game will see it. Although it's described as «nothing fancy,» the altar is a way for the modder to cope with the loss of their mom, with the custom asset also featuring a note about how she can «live on in every adventure» the user takes.

It's a very touching tribute, showing the more sensitive side to the gaming