Oh look at that! I was never into companion mods so I never got Vilja, but I remember she was super popular back then. I had no idea Pratchett had involvement with it or I would have tried it. This working behind the scenes makes him even more awesome to me now
Wow, I’m a huge fan of Terry Pratchett. What a lovely story - I didn’t realise he was a such a big fan of oblivion. Also the makers of that mod are very kind to have adapted the mod in ways that would help him enjoy the game despite his Alzheimer’s.
I liked Companion Vilga because when you would crouch and be sneaky so too would she, so you could sneak up on those goblins and do a sneaky sneak attack for critical damage. She also wouldn’t just run into the lava when you’re doing an oblivion gate and that was nice. Didn’t know she had a storyline though, let alone that it was done by Mr Discworld himself!
I remember downloading Vilja and being blown away by how many lines she had and how she would react to different situations. You can tell a lot of love went into making her. She made the game feel more alive, that’s for sure.
That was great. I can see the appeal of a character who helps you get unstuck and relieves decision fatigue, all in a diegetic way that keeps you immersed.
I was deeply touched by the details in this wonderful article. I miss Terry Pratchett and I’m so very grateful to him, the mod authors, and to the Oblivion game.
It must have been surreal for Pratchett meeting Emma in person at the Snuff launch party. Since she voices the character herself, it must have been like meeting two separate friends at once - his writing correspondent and research partner, Emma, and his virtual guide/friend in Vilja.
That feels like a scene with the sort of bizarre, semi-irrational emotional undertones that Terry himself would often write about. I wish he was still around to ask how it felt.
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Thank you for posting this.
Oh look at that! I was never into companion mods so I never got Vilja, but I remember she was super popular back then. I had no idea Pratchett had involvement with it or I would have tried it. This working behind the scenes makes him even more awesome to me now
Wow, I’m a huge fan of Terry Pratchett. What a lovely story - I didn’t realise he was a such a big fan of oblivion. Also the makers of that mod are very kind to have adapted the mod in ways that would help him enjoy the game despite his Alzheimer’s.
Thanks for sharing this! I was literally just listening to Snuff again last week at work I had no idea he was inspired by the elder scrolls!
Well now that settles it. i need to meet vilja
I liked Companion Vilga because when you would crouch and be sneaky so too would she, so you could sneak up on those goblins and do a sneaky sneak attack for critical damage. She also wouldn’t just run into the lava when you’re doing an oblivion gate and that was nice. Didn’t know she had a storyline though, let alone that it was done by Mr Discworld himself!
This is a great story about how mods can add accessibility options.
GNU Sir Terry. He lives on in the Clacks.
I remember downloading Vilja and being blown away by how many lines she had and how she would react to different situations. You can tell a lot of love went into making her. She made the game feel more alive, that’s for sure.
That was great. I can see the appeal of a character who helps you get unstuck and relieves decision fatigue, all in a diegetic way that keeps you immersed.
I was deeply touched by the details in this wonderful article. I miss Terry Pratchett and I’m so very grateful to him, the mod authors, and to the Oblivion game.
they dont make humans like they used to
rip terry pratchet
GNU Sir Terry Pratchett
GNU STP
Wow I haven’t heard of either mr. Pratchett or Emma before, but what a wonderful and touching story indeed! Thank you for sharing!
He’s an excellent and prolific author of comedic fantasy novels. Its worth at least picking up one of his books to see if its your cup of tea.
If you decide to pick up the series, check out the reading order guide, I would personally go with sub series first and not chronological.
The City Watch or Witches are a great place to start.
It must have been surreal for Pratchett meeting Emma in person at the Snuff launch party. Since she voices the character herself, it must have been like meeting two separate friends at once - his writing correspondent and research partner, Emma, and his virtual guide/friend in Vilja.
That feels like a scene with the sort of bizarre, semi-irrational emotional undertones that Terry himself would often write about. I wish he was still around to ask how it felt.