The Tragic Price of Azura's Star in Oblivion

[@KoongYe]

I really like how Oblivion NPC always had their specific greetings. It really adds alot to the lore. It may be "realistic" to not have people talk about themselves to random strangers, but it's way more fun to have it than not.

[@pharaohsmagician8329]

Oblivion did alot of fun "videogamey" stuff like that that made it a much better videogame! As opposed to Skyrim that's trying to be very theatrical and give every player the exact same playthrough where they progrss through things in the same preordained designed calculated order that Bethesda deems acceptable. That strict realism of Skyrim idk if I'm describing it well is really boring while Oblivion always feels really alive and full of character. When you don't try to be super realistic you can add alot of emotion and passion!

[@MatthewMaddox-ss3zp]

Aspiring developer: Takes notes... Lol. But for real, I like that. Realism is fine to a point, but most people come to gaming to escape reality. Why chase it so hard? As long as characters are believable within their story and the worlds they inhabit follow the rules they set, then it doesn't matter how ridiculous it is people will love it.

[@pharaohsmagician8329]

@@MatthewMaddox-ss3zp Also I think there's an in-game NPC who looks exactly like Jeremy Soule the guy who composed the music for the games. Stuff like that really makes it feel much more alive than realism. Skyrim looks realistic visually while Oblivion feels realistic through its human character portrayal

[@hitomisalazar4073]

I always wonder when people say it's not realistic to have people spill the beans to strangers... if they ever worked in service industry jobs. Like I can be a clerk at a grocery store and any given shift I'll have dozens of people tell me far too many very personal details. Same deal when i worked as a waitress. Or even just riding the bus for work commutes. People seem to yearn to randomly tell strangers things. Not everyone. But it's far from the bizarre step I've noticed that most seem to think it is.

[@waterbottles393]

God I love how goofy the Oblivion damage noises are "URGH" "HAAAGH" "OOF" This game is such a gem

[@paladinkhan]

Dont forget the death "AHHH" or "AUUUHHHH"

[@Indebtfowl]

Or the “Heeaha”

[@aryanaquila4289]

Cmon nao Derz no naed ta git VAIHLENT HYEEIIHAAA

[@supposedhumanmars]

Classic sounds lol

[@marilynwasserman3273]

Spoiler for newbies: the mobs that carry glow dust are hard to kill at very low levels. There is a free glow dust in the little basement lab in the Bruma mage guild.

[@wu1ming9shi]

Oh, yeah, I remember those bastards lol.

[@chrisphil510]

the main ingredient also sells glow dust, it’s in the imperial city market district

[@alexgardener46]

You are an amazing narrator. Your word choice and intonation is so well thought out and executed. It keeps me immersed and interested. Thanks for doing vids on one of my favorite games.

[@KoongYe]

20:20 Nice Orc impression, Dash. For a moment I actually thought it was a hidden voiceline or sth.

[@esochibuike8477]

I might be wrong though but I think it's an AI voice.

[@KoongYe]

@@esochibuike8477 no it's actually Dash doing his voice acting.

[@DarkLOREDash]

Clunky voice acting haha. I used a pitch shifter to lower my voice a touch & it has a robotic tinge on some words

[@DarkLOREDash]

Thank you kindly 😄

[@TheDufflebagGang]

​@@DarkLOREDash I'm very appreciative for you not using AI 💖 Love your vids btw! Oblivion is my fave, too.

[@ulyssesthepagan7873]

I love how you improv the dialogue wwith NPCs, adding in you're own thoughts, which makes it more organic and immersive....great job as always!

[@Formoka]

I’m gonna be sad when you run out of Oblivion stories to tell. These are such calming and fun tales to relax with after a long day.

[@ketrianrenolsin9608]

Then there will be Skyrim, Morrowind. But thankfully there is a lot of Oblivion content still left to see.

[@holographiccat]

Long time viewer first time caller, I fucking love your commentary dude, your voice over reminds me of reading written lets plays of Morrowind that were written like journals/in text chapters. Especially the part at 18:20 "she tries desperately to escape behind a boulder that she claws out in vain" like your descriptions of the gameplay dude are A+

[@DarkLOREDash]

Well thank you, Holo. I appreciate it! There was this one Eastern European chap on a Morrowind Facebook page that literally wrote diary entries. I loved them so much I tried to convince him to get into youtube but he declined. Sad that I don't see those entries anymore!

[@waterbottles393]

@@DarkLOREDash You should get into Morrowind lore Dash. With your expertise it would really bring some attention and life to an old game that really flies under the radar these days

[@Biomancy]

I find it cool how a lot of Oblivion's game mechanics are described in various books found in the world. I've watched a lot of KZbinrs who claim that nowhere in Oblivion does the game explain how the apparatuses work for alchemy, and instantly I know they didn't do thorough research before making the video because the effects of the various apparatuses are explained in the book: "Fundamentals of Alchemy" which I believe every mages guild building has a copy of.

[@randomdunmer]

This orc voice impression was amazing, I had to listened to it twice to appreciate how well you did it! As always, great video! Shadow hide you

[@MyratheDunmer]

I was admiring that too! A great touch

[@MoonBerryBat]

A new oblivion video yay! :D I absolutely adore watching your videos about oblivion they are so well made and just let me revel in nostalgia

[@adsuabeakufea]

you really make the best oblivion youtube videos. so happy i found your channel

[@DarkLOREDash]

Wow mate, really appreciate the kind words!

[@onichateim5572]

Love your videos, the content, the voice, the pacing. Thank you so much for all your efforts! Could listen to your stories forever.

[@DarkLOREDash]

I am humbled, thank you!

[@dimitar4y]

Fun fact, there's a "Tower of Azora" in world of warcraft, alliance side; You go there for low level enchanting trainer. Every time I go there. BY AZORA BY AZORA BY AZORA! IT'S THE GREAT GRAND ENCHANTER!

[@paladinkhan]

Excellent quality presentation again! Youre pumping em out as fast as i can listen lol. Glad to get to watch these museum pieces as they come out

[@jp7851]

Can’t wait to fall asleep to this lore. I like your voice and narration. It’s immersive

[@calinative1986]

The yung scrolls goes crazy at 4:30

[@Aisixkjsuajzj]

You add so much life to oblivion. Thank you for this video

[@et34t34fdf]

Doesn't the radiant AI do that on its own? ;)

[@AntiCommunistAlliance]

Another great video! :) the way its all recorded cinematically is my favorite.

[@amberdoucette]

Oblivion is one of my favorite games so I am loving this! I found you through Diablo videos and I am staying for everything else. You do an amazing job and I appreciate all of the hard work you put into each video. If you ever choose to do a Baldur's Gate 1 and 2 playthrough I would not object! Keep up the amazing work!

[@Noemys3]

Once You collect all the Daedric Artifacts you should have a poll as to which one you have to give to Martin.

[@DarkLOREDash]

Ohhh clever!

[@Dareyouhow]

Love it, cant wait for more oblivion content please keep it coming! :)

[@Soped]

Oblivion content, yes!! Shivering isles would be nice to cover after the shrines.

[@PaganLad3121]

Shivering isles will after the all the 'guild' quests, which is after the deadric shine quests.

[@solaurelian7638]

LETS GO!!! Cant wait for all these. Best Channel

[@DarkLOREDash]

Mate you didn't have to & im humbled! Very excited to get through them all (though Sheos shrine is pretty in depth!) Thanks again

[@karras6239]

LMAO narrating the crazy flip with a straight face... I love this

[@DarkSamus100]

Great video. Going to be interesting to see the Daedra quests, and what sorts of quests they give the player. I don't remember much, expect for the Sheogorath one, which I did after the Shivering isles questline. Nice narration, and great job for the Orc voice, as it sounds if it came from the game. May you and everybody, have a good day.

[@jimmyjohnson111]

Very well made video, I hope you keep making one’s like this!

[@alexmccabe5173]

Can't wait for this series.

[@BloodElfB]

I’m gonna say extra points for posting between Dusk & Dawn 👏🏽

[@charlie16060]

Hello, Dark Lord Dash! Your videos of The Elder Scrolls Oblivion are wonderful! Can you please make a story about an interesting quest in Oblivion, Canvas the Castle? Investigation of the missing painting in the castle! Evidence, suspects, and more! Thank you !

[@DrNatemiester]

Once again Dash, striking another home run! Sitting in the shoulders of giants. 😎 Definitely one of your better ones.

[@adambarron4015]

Normal Oblivion player: "Crud, vampire den." Me: "Yay, vampire den!" My Xbox 360, Scrooge McDuck, had a cursed RNG. Skyrim, completed the game seeing steel plate max, Borderlands, a legendary every other playthrough...maybe. Oblivion, still crud, but the first slain vampire in a den would always drop a high class fire enchantment. Still love the playthrough that dropped a staff of conflagration at the beginning of Memorial Cave...

[@Kaeram_Archives]

What I love best about Oblivion, is that ontop of its already present writing being some top-tier stuff, the game itself has such a wonderful setting and a host to locations that really make you inspired to get creative. Hell, I've had fun just writing a bit of a mini-series of an Orc Tourist from High Rock running around Cyrodiil. It may not be the most lore accurate, but definitely a very fun time.

[@Selrahcbal]

Hi there, I very much enjoy your videos. It's a good format. Thanks for the effort you put in. I would be interested to to know what your mod list looks like. Do you have it posted somewhere?

[@Dvilofbwc]

ok i need all of these quest then shivering isles and i don't think you done any lore on it but could you at somepoint do some lore on Morrowind i have a hard time playing it but i love the lore and i would love to hear my fav dark lore narrator talk about it

[@MahoganytownXD]

The clip you used was from Liar Liar, not Filthy Rich, but at least you credited Young Scrolls, and that's what's important. Yay! New content. Can't wait until you get to the Mage's Guild.

[@sophialambert2616]

Another awesome video! Thanks for entertaining us 🎉❤

[@CaptainHieronymusLex]

Can you make a video about Celia Camoran? She gets mentioned to be allowed to see an elder scoll but we never get to see her

[@usefulpoison673]

I fall asleep listening to Dash videos way too good.

[@zacstover1477]

Early scamp gets the first nirnroot.... or something. Hi Dash!

[@makipom]

Will-o-the-Wisp Weak to: Magic, Silver, Enchanted, Daedric, Horse.

[@kalythai]

I love traveling east of the Imperial City. That's where the forest is. I think.

[@dimitar4y]

Wait, the vampire had bones in his casket? How- don't they turn to dust on death?

[@joshuamourning6650]

I think the vampire dust is supposed to be their undead heart having turned to powder

[@goatslayer3160]

​@@joshuamourning6650 I thought it was vampire cocaine.

[@duncancarter9456]

Another Masterpiece!!!!!

[@averagecarpentryskills7148]

Can you do a lore playthrough of the Skyrim mod "Beyond Reach"?

[@Kaliayep]

I wish Azura would have taken in account that fact that, since you did contract porphyric hemophilia and did no heal after your quest, you were bound too to the same fate as her former servants

[@DarkLOREDash]

Now THAT would be awesome. I should have seen a priest after and shown I wasn't to suffer the same fate

[@SailorMiMi770]

I love how they pronounce things in the old games lol

[@Jiggerjaw]

DUDE. Is that Orc voice unaltered? That's an incredible impression.

[@DarkLOREDash]

Thanks man. Nah, I had to pitch down my voice a scooch. I could go that low but I find I stop voice acting & focusing on trying to hold my voice in my chest 😅

[@Cade_Squirrel]

I wonder why some vampires are completely feral while others like Janus and Vicente are fairly sane, is it simply due to feeding? Like do vampires who are starved simply go insane or is it just how the individual person's body reacts to the disease?

[@DarkLOREDash]

I believe it was them resisting the dark urge to feed, yeah! Imagine the hunger

[@Cade_Squirrel]

@@DarkLOREDash What a horrible situation, feed and be evil or dont feed and become evil, whatever you do someone is likely to get hurt.

[@jimjarsmanks]

What mod are you using for the camera to follow the arrow?

[@DarkLOREDash]

It's bulletcam v2

[@davidjames4890]

The footage AROUND 4:30 is from LIAR, LIAR, by Young Scrolls, not Filthy Rich.

[@TheLastRaven]

Collect the relics no matter the cost. For the chapter and the Imperium!

[@GrandSekiza]

Thing is though the Azura Star/Mace of Molag bol combo is still undefeated.

[@MoonspiritX]

Given they were vampires before their death, Molag Bal could have a claim to their souls, but with their devotion to Azura, would that even matter?

[@joshuamourning6650]

Good question perhaps azura and molag would debate or battle for the fate of the souls

[@mattlindsay9363]

DLD with another Elder Scrolls banger!

[@dimitar4y]

Wish I could just throw 100 gold at someone and make them friendly IRL just like how you can in oblivion xD

[@TheDetroit147]

you can throw money in my face and i will be friendly to you =)

[@chloe-historyandgames]

by azura by azura by azura… very goof lee allan impression btw

[@joshuamourning6650]

I notice you got porphelric hemophilia seems the cycle continues

[@DarkLOREDash]

Haha, I catch it every time I do anything vampire related 😅

[@joshuamourning6650]

@@DarkLOREDash you should keep it as part of that characters story no matter what the blood lives on

[@joopyprofilestuff5778]

Hey! You changed your armour!

[@DarkLOREDash]

Good eye! I use different clothing/armor based on questline then let it evolve. I'll reset it for each major guild too 😄 looking forward to all the fighters guild armor upgrades

[@joopyprofilestuff5778]

@@DarkLOREDash i hope for the Mages guild you use Silk hood with glass armour

[@paigemartin7960]

Young scrolls mention??? 😊

[@MahoganytownXD]

It was Liar Liar, not Filthy Rich, but yes

[@biskaye]

Is azuras star the only daedric artifact that can be altered? (Black star)

[@jp7851]

PEAK-blivion

[@mesektet5776]

Phh, being put in the Book of Fate, that thing’s blank - ask Calixto. Azura is the first, but who will the next be? If we are going by least to most consistently evil, the next will be Meridia, if we are going in alphabetical order, the next will be Boethia, who is very firmly *not* one of the least consistently evil.

[@Warpded]

I've always wondered why the NPCs seem to flip-flop on the pronunciation of "Daedra." "Deedra" or "Daydra?" The latter makes more sense to me based on spelling alone

[@jacobfreeman5444]

To be frank I never understood this quest. How are these people unable to secure the means to cure themselves? If you can afford the weapons and armor to hunt vampires you should have the coin to cure yourself of their diseases. Just very bemused by how these people just gave up on ridding themselves of the vampire's taint

[@jacobfreeman5444]

@@lukemorgan6166 I suppose none of them were or knew any users of restoration or alchemy...

[@babiifrshj07]

I hope your baby boy and waifu are doing well. And you, too 😉 Thanks for another great vid!

[@ReinaSaurus]

it could be argued that the price paid for azura isnt tragic. snatching azuras followers from molag bals vampire curse could be seen as freeing their souls from the fate of being a source of evil to their own beliefs. then again argonians do not care for the other races superstitious stuff that much. they rarely turn into vampires themselves.

[@zXDaishiXz]

Mages guild plzzzzzz

[@dimitar4y]

I don't know which I would prefer. Stock footage and automatic narration like you did, or if the books just remained quite little side chores. I do know the game might've been way more popular if you directed it yourself, dash. Speaking of which, you considered directing a game? ;v

[@ContentCreature]

Way easier than Skyrim, unfortunately less broken as an item too as it cant take Human Souls

[@franmadaraki8688]

Wow four views, I'm here early

[@Hecarim420]

👀ツ

[@GrievousReborn]

I do not like the voice of Azura in this game

[@SuperLumianaire]

The court mage is a fool. You literally can become the Divine Crusader and Akatosh even saves Nirn from Mehrunes Dagon. I like Trayvond, the redguards are awesome in how they view magic users.