19 years later, Todd Howard is still a secret NPC in Oblivion Remastered, and he’ll call you a bastard if you piss him off

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In Oblivion Remastered, there are numerous delightful surprises hidden for players to uncover; some of these secrets can be found from the original 2006 RPG, while others have been thoughtfully included as new additions specifically for this updated version.

In both the original and remastered versions of Oblivion, you can find the charred remains of Anakin Skywalker, which serves as a nod to his fight against Obi-Wan in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith. Notably, the Throat of the World from Skyrim is a fresh addition with the remaster.

Anakin Skywalker’s charred remains can be found in both Oblivion and its remastered version, symbolizing his fight against Obi-Wan in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith. However, the Throat of the World from Skyrim is a novelty exclusive to the remaster.

As a dedicated gamer, I’ve got a soft spot for the Easter eggs tucked away in games, especially those that were part of the original version and have been skillfully preserved and polished in the remastered edition. One such delight, concealed within a covert testing chamber, is accessible solely through console commands. There, you’ll stumble upon an NPC, voiced by Bethesda’s Todd Howard himself, who enjoys a quiet life in a quaint brick house. Engage him in conversation, rile him up, or even win his heart over – it’s all part of the experience!

As suggested by our tech-friendly friends at PC Gamer, here’s how you can visit Todd Howard’s residence in Oblivion Remastered:

1. Save your game first, ensuring you don’t lose any progress.
2. Next, open the console by pressing the ‘~’ key on your keyboard.
3. In the input bar that appears, type: `coc toddtest` and hit enter.
4. This will transport you to a small house where an NPC named Alban Corinis resides.
5. Interact with him, and though the voice may not be Todd Howard’s, he will greet you with a message that is certainly reminiscent of him.

I always knew that someday, a person with an unwavering moral compass would take note of my plight and work towards my freedom. It took great courage for you to undertake such a self-sacrificing task.

Anger, Fear, Happiness, Neutrality, Sadness, and Surprise. Choose any of these, and you’ll get to listen to Todd Howard delivering those emotions in a way that frequently brings a smile to your face.

According to PC Gamer, if you persistently click the “Angry” option, lowering Todd Howard’s attitude below 20, then switching to “Neutral”, he might respond with a stern “You are indeed a troublemaker.”

As PC Gamer shows, by repeatedly clicking “Angry”, you can make Todd Howard quite annoyed. If his attitude drops below 20 and you switch to “Neutral”, he might call you a nuisance with a firm “You are indeed a troublemaker.

If he upsets you, don’t fret, Todd Howard is quite amiable. Simply keep pressing the “Happy” option repeatedly until his mood scores over 90, and he’ll become smitten, gushing, “I can’t remember ever experiencing such delightful moments with you as I do now.

In a humorous manner, I must admit that the acting is rather amusing, yet this isn’t intended as criticism towards Howard; it’s more likely he wasn’t delivering his top performance because those lines were designed for testing purposes. Nonetheless, my personal favorite among the Easter eggs in Oblivion Remastered is the one involving flirting with Todd Howard… sorry again, Todd Howard.

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2025-05-01 03:09