5 stuck points in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered

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The top 5 stuck points in Oblivion Remastered are usually tied to its revamped leveling system, quest progression bugs, and mechanics that differ from the original. Here's a breakdown of the most common choke points and how to overcome them.

1. Leveling System Confusion
   - Problem: Players often get stuck at certain levels (e.g., 29) because they misunderstand how progression works. In Remastered, both Major and Minor skills contribute to leveling, but Major skills give more XP. 
   - Solution: Focus on training Major skills consistently, then sleep in a bed to trigger level-up. If stuck, roll back to an earlier save and reallocate skill training.

2. Stuck at Level 1 After Delivering Amulet 
   - Problem: A bug sometimes prevents progression after giving the Amulet of Kings to Jauffre, leaving players stuck at Level 1. 
   - Solution: Ensure you've increased Major skills enough, then sleep. If progression still doesn't trigger, disable mods temporarily or use console commands (`player.setlevel X`) as a workaround.

3. Joining the Dark Brotherhood
   - Problem: Many players struggle to trigger the Dark Brotherhood questline. Killing NPCs doesn't always start it if conditions aren't met. 
   - Solution: Commit a murder of an innocent NPC, then sleep. Lucien Lachance will appear to recruit you. Avoid killing quest-essential NPCs to prevent breaking storylines.

4. Oblivion Gate Difficulty Spikes
   - Problem: Oblivion Gates scale enemies aggressively, making mid-game runs overwhelming. 
   - Solution: Prepare with fire resistance gear, potions, and ranged attacks. Sneak past enemies when possible, and prioritize closing the gate rather than fighting everything. Training Restoration and Alchemy helps sustain long fights.

5. Skill Grinding Plateau
   - Problem: Players hit a plateau where skill grinding feels ineffective, especially with Minor skills. 
   - Solution: Use efficient training loops (e.g., cast low-cost spells repeatedly, jump constantly for Acrobatics). In Remastered, Minor skills still contribute, so diversify training. For faster leveling, combine skill use with trainers and quest rewards.


Why These Are Common
- The revamped leveling system in Remastered blends Oblivion's original mechanics with Skyrim-like progression, which confuses veterans. 
- Quest triggers (like Dark Brotherhood recruitment) rely on specific conditions that aren't always obvious. 
- Scaling enemies in Oblivion Gates punish unbalanced builds, forcing players to rethink strategy.