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The video provides an in-depth update on the Sky Oblivion project's progress, targeting a 2025 release. The team highlights significant strides in landscaping and level design within Cyrodiil, with almost 83% of the world map completed. Specific regions, such as the Gold Coast and Gerald and Valus Mountains, are finished, while others like the West Weald and Nibenese Basin still need attention. Progress on the navigational mesh (nav mesh) and interior spaces is ongoing, with calls for volunteers to assist with tasks like 3D object creation due to legal requirements. Quests are in various stages of development, with several key gameplay systems already operational. The team retains all original tracks and introduces new music to enrich the gaming atmosphere. The community's involvement and support are emphasized as vital to the project's advancement, underscoring the importance of volunteer contributions to complete this significant modding endeavor.
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In this part of the video, the team outlines their progress and plans for the Sky Oblivion project aiming for a 2025 release goal. They break down completed and remaining tasks, focusing on landscaping and level design across different regions of Cyrodiil. Notably, they emphasize the need for new volunteers with relevant skills. Specific progress updates include the completion of all 526 cells in the Gold Coast and all 517 cells in the Gerald and Valus Mountains, while areas like the West Weald and Nibenese Basin are still significantly behind. Additionally, the overall completion rate of the Sky Oblivion world map stands at 82.7%. The segment also highlights work on unique world spaces beyond Cyrodiil, with 11 out of 40 completed, and a focus on Oblivion Realms yet to be finished.
00:03:00
In this part of the video, the focus is on enhancing the gaming experience by completing the navigational mesh (nav mesh) for different regions, which allows non-playable characters (NPCs) to interact properly within the game world. About a third of this task is finished, enabling full functionality for quests and NPC behavior in completed areas. The video then details progress on interior spaces, with 260 out of 600 finished. Dungeons, making up a significant portion of interiors, are prioritized with 190 already complete or in progress. There’s also an appeal for community help in these areas.
Additionally, the segment addresses the creation of 3D objects and assets necessary for the game, stating that 615 objects remain to be made. Due to legal requirements, all objects must be recreated from scratch, as borrowing from Skyrim is primarily unsuitable. The call extends to volunteers skilled in creating garments, plants, and other 3D assets to help complete the project.
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In this part of the video, the team provides an update on the development progress of the Sky Oblivion project, highlighting that they are still welcoming new artists to contribute. They elaborate on the quest availability within the game, stating that out of 199 total quests, 97 are playable, 25 are in progress, and 77 require further work. The quests span various lines including main quests and guild-specific quests. Key gameplay systems such as class systems, spell crafting, and underwater combat are operational, with additional mechanics potentially being added in the future. Music is a critical element, with all original tracks retained and 17 new tracks introduced, enhancing the atmospheric experience. The team’s current focus is on completing Sky Oblivion for a 2025 release, with plans to consider additional content like the Shivering Isles post-release. They encourage skilled individuals to volunteer and contribute to one of the largest modding projects to date, aiming to bring new life to Cyrodiil.
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In this part of the video, the speaker expresses gratitude for the Elder Scrolls modding community and their ongoing support. They emphasize that the community’s talents and support have been crucial to their progress and share their excitement about future developments.