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Oblivion Remastered Reveals Hidden Todd Howard-Voiced NPC With Interactive Dialogue

Players can access Alban Corinis, a secret test NPC voiced by Todd Howard, using a console command to trigger emotional responses, including romantic declarations and insults.

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Everyone gets ready to laugh at Todd Howard's "Who's laughing now" joke in the 2006 Making of Oblivion documentary, because they know it's coming
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Overview

  • The remaster retains a hidden NPC, Alban Corinis, originally included in the 2006 game as a developer test character voiced by Todd Howard.
  • Players on PC can access the NPC by typing the console command 'coc toddtest,' transporting them to a secret test cell.
  • Interacting with the NPC presents emotional dialogue options—such as 'Happy' or 'Angry'—that adjust his disposition and trigger Todd Howard's voice lines.
  • Boosting the NPC's disposition over 90 prompts a romantic line, while lowering it below 20 results in an insult, showcasing a humorous Easter egg for fans.
  • The discovery has sparked widespread community engagement, with fans sharing guides and clips of the NPC's unique responses.