Renowned YouTuber Shirley Curry, widely known as Skyrim Grandma, has embarked on a new adventure in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, with her community offering invaluable assistance.
In her video ‘Oblivion Remastered #1 Learning’ shared with her 1.3 million YouTube subscribers, the 89-year-old dives into Bethesda’s recently remastered classic, stepping out from the tutorial zone.
“Good morning, grandkids! Welcome to Oblivion Remastered,” Curry said. “I’ve finally escaped that grim jail, dungeon, and sewer slog you have to endure before reaching the open world. This is my first glimpse of it.”
Curry is finding her footing in Oblivion Remastered, often turning to her chat for guidance on tasks like switching to third-person view. She spends much of her time wandering, exploring, and mastering the game’s movement, controls, and mechanics. Lockpicking, as expected, proves tricky—but who doesn’t struggle with it?
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In her second video, ‘Oblivion Remastered #2 Still Learning,’ Curry continues to get comfortable with the game. “You’ll probably hear me grumble a lot,” she remarked while navigating a cave filled with goblins and giant rats.
Throughout her journey, fans have been quick to share advice to ease her early hours in the game.
“Wow, Grandma Shirley! Welcome to TES4!!!” one fan commented, earning a heart from Curry.
“On a keyboard, switch between first and third person by clicking the mouse wheel. On a controller, it’s like Skyrim—click the right joystick. Lockpicking in Oblivion is tough! I just spam auto-attempt until I hit level 10. If I run out of lockpicks, I head to Nocturnal’s Shrine and complete her quest for the unbreakable Skeleton Key, making auto-unlocking a breeze. There are also open lock spells and a Tower Stone, similar to Skyrim’s standing stones, that grants a daily lock-opening power. Activate it at night, and you’ll spot its glow from the Imperial City’s Waterfront.”
Another fan chimed in: “Great to see you getting the hang of it, Shirley! Use the wait function to pick the time of day, but it won’t work near enemies.” Curry thanked them for the tip.
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Last year, Curry stepped back from gameplay videos after nine years, citing a loss of enjoyment. Clearly, her passion for gaming couldn’t keep her away for long.
Curry’s legacy in The Elder Scrolls community is undeniable. She’s earned widespread admiration from fellow Skyrim fans and Bethesda itself. Following a fan petition, Bethesda confirmed Curry will be immortalized as an NPC in the highly anticipated The Elder Scrolls VI.
While The Elder Scrolls VI remains years away, Skyrim Grandma has plenty to explore in Oblivion Remastered.
