There’s a rug in Oblivion that’s just a real life rug you can get

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As I delved into the immersive world of Oblivion Remastered, my eyes caught something strangely familiar – a rug with an intricate pattern that mirrored one in my very own kitchen!

Nakamanaka, a player on Reddit, shared a video clip with the comment “My home has the same rug as Seridur’s basement,” followed by a laugh emoji. The clip first showed the rug in the game, then Nakamanaka walked through their house to reveal the identical rug in their kitchen.

In this picture, I notice a captivating beige rug adorned with a unique border that intertwines horizontal and vertical stripes in an alternating fashion. The heart of the design is a vibrant leaf motif, where two shades of leaves are intricately placed throughout.

It’s possible that you might notice inconsistencies in the pattern shown in the video. However, these differences could be due to the perspective: in the virtual game, the rug is depicted as being viewed from the opposite end compared to how it appears in reality.

Same rug 😭🥰 from r/oblivion

“I’m no scholar of the nine, but yes, it is the exact same design,” responds Rabbithole-in-one.

From past instances, we can infer that there are usually three possibilities when images, such as photographs, appear in games without credit:

1. The most likely scenario is that a texture artist working on the game had the pattern in their possession, using it as a visual reference, potentially by scanning their own photo of the design.
2. Another possibility is that it resulted from a Google image search.
3. Lastly, it could be an asset included in a development pack provided by Bethesda or Virtuos during the creation process.

As an ardent Oblivion fan, you might find yourself pondering the question, “Where can I acquire one of these?” Unfortunately, the answer remains elusive, but let me venture a guess: it could potentially be a rug that was once available in one of the large American department stores. Regarding its history, I’m afraid that information has yet to be uncovered.

Nakanamaka, the OP (Original Poster), explained that the item they were referring to was a gift from their husband’s stepmother when she was moving and didn’t want to keep it. It might have been quite fashionable during the early 2000s, he added.

Without a shadow of a doubt, internet detectives will eventually uncover the true nature of the physical rug at some point. Yet, finding out that it’s an actual rug adds an amusing twist when we consider its presence in Oblivion. It truly stands out as something quite incongruous in this medieval-time fantasy setting.

I’ve reached out to Bethesda for any comments regarding the resemblance or explanation of how this carpet appears in the game, and I’ll share their response as soon as I get it. Meanwhile, one might speculate that Cyrodiil has a secret furniture store like IKEA we’re unaware of!

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2025-05-15 18:20