Even 19 years later, Oblivion's Whodunit quest is RPG chaos at its best

I have long suffered from RPG FOMO. It’s a debilitating condition that causes me to question every choice I make in roleplaying games. My selected spells, skills, and methods may “work” in the moment, but then I’ll hear about some incredible solution another player found that leaves me feeling inadequate.

I've tried to curb this affliction before: Nearly 20 years ago I began my Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion adventure as an Orc Barbarian named Smashfist the Plunderful. Through him, I was determined...