Hello! I recently went back to Oblivion and started a Khajiit thief character and, for the first time, I'm using a lot of acrobatics. Right now, her skill in acrobatics is at about 54 and, at 50, I was awarded the *journeyman* ability to use "dodge". It's pretty neat but I find that it's little more than useless in combat, as I can't seem to dodge when an enemy is in my face, which is probably the moment when I need it most. It seems that, if I back up a few feet first I can use it... but, then, it's a little redundant at that point because I can just run back faster.

Does anyone know if this skill is a little "buggy"? If so, is there a patch for it? I have the latest official - or unofficial, I forget which - patch installed but I know that people make custom patches for things that Bethesda's patch didn't fix. I would like to use it, it seems pretty cool. So, if anyone knows anything regarding this, I would be very grateful!

ya it was one of those idea>execution things that never worked out

there maybe some mods(im not sure of any) if your on pc and wanna try something new

Just pretend your Link from Legend of Zelda and roll everywhere you go, fastest way to get around without a horse. :lmao:

I'd suggest you check out http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=8273. That mod overhauls the combat as well as gives you a different way to avoid getting hit (including animations). For example, if some enemy is in your face, rather than dodge the attack, just punch him and stun him.

If downloading all that extra stuff turns you off, I'd recommend getting Version 5. It's less buggy as well.

Oh, okay, thanks. Honestly, dodge would be so much better if I can just dodge when someone is in my face... I mean, wth? That's when I actually need it.

I looked at Deadly Reflex a few times, and have been aware of it's existence for quite a while, but last time I checked there were like a ton of components and people were saying they were having trouble with the load order, compatibility - which then you install WyreBash, but there is something that it requires that doesn't seem to want to install for me, so I can't even use it - and etc... so, yes, it's kind of a massive turn off for me. XD