You've said that with Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion your mission is to take the idea of a virtual fantasy world as far as it will go. Just how far is that - are you able to support that statement with game details/plans at this stage?

Todd Howard: The big things include our Radiant AI system, which allows NPCs to have full 24/7 schedules and think for themselves. In addition, we have procedural systems to grow huge forests and almost unlimited view distance. It's all of these things combined that make our world come alive.