theres only on type of blood grass and you can get it by harvesting the grass that grows in oblivion or buying it.
Read the earlier posts to figure out how to fix the glitch.

I have just started playing Oblivion but i cant figure out how to use the magic. I know how to select it but when i push R2 nothing happens. Could someone help me with this please

I just love this game.

R2 works perfectly for me, my only guess is that because you have just started you dont have enough magic points to do the spell you are trying to do, choose a low level restoration spell and then try R2 again, it should work.

the draw distances suck x(

having a problem with the pillar. i got some of it down with the use of fire and frost, but i dont know what to do for the last step.

I assume you are talking about Vahtacen's Secret

After you ask Polus about the next task you will have to find Jarol and he will
give you the key. The ruins are to the south of Cheydinhal.

Inside, just go left and talk with the overseer. Talk about the pillar. Before
you leave through the doors make sure you check the cask beside the table. As
you progress you may hear the sound of enemies, but don't concern yourself for
the moment. Talk with Denel about the reference and then go back to Skaleel to
pick it up. Bring it back to Denel. Get all four inscriptions by touching the
walls the glow blue. Now ask Denel about the translations. You should have both
fire and frost damage spells, but probably no raise and lower magicka spells.
No matter, just go to the chest behind the table and pick up the two scrolls
that affect magicka, among others if you wish.

Av molag means fire, av mafre means frost, sila means raise, and loria means
lower. Save first in case you mess up. Go to each side, read the tablet, and
then cast the spell on the pillar from that side; be sure to touch for the
appropriate spell. If done correctly the thing will open and you can enter.

thanks that was it!!!!

You have to go fire, then frost, then 'sever magicka' and then 'elevate magicka', (the 'sever and elevate magicka' scrolls can be found in the chest behind Denel). And then the pillar will open leading you in...
Just did that quest this morning. Just make sure you save before attempting it, as if you do it wrong and waste the two scrolls you find behind Denel i can guarantee you will never find the same scrolls or spell of that nature again! Believe me i tried, Lol.....

i would like to know if the game of the year edition comes with all the extra download content other than knights of the nine and shivering isles. and if it doesnt is there anywhere i can get it?

The GoTY edition for PS3 comes with Shivering Isles and Knights of the Nine is already included.
The only other downloadable content available for Oblivion are little mods etc such as Frostcrag Spire and Armored Horses. These are not included, but this takes nothing away from the game believe me. The only other places you can get these are for the PC (By special plug-ins), and 360 versions (off the marketplace)...

hi im having problems finding countess valga's painting ive spoken to all the castle residents and still cant find out where the painting is please help many thanks jimmy jo

i sent a message yesterday and have still not had a reply thx jimmy jo any one got any clues thx

Hi. Has anyone played Oblivion for very long hours and suffered some kind of slow/near freeze effects on magic, opening of gates etc?

First time I encountered this problem, my character has been through bout 304 days in the game. Since, I've played with another 4 new characters with same name or other names, only 1 survived without this problem yet. All others are doomed, between 270+ - 300+ days. I loved this game but this bug is spoiling everything. I'm beginning to feel this is the lousiest open-end game. I don't want to feel this way... it's a good game...

No, it's really a slow/freeze of effects. When you cast spells consecutively, all the effects would stack up around the character causing bright light and making you difficult to see. This is still minor problem. Doors and gates that would swing open when you click on it, now they don't, or appear not to. You could jump over gates in the open, what about those wooden doors inside caves or gates inside ruins, no way to get pass that.

I've tried deleting the game data and reinserting the disc to load the saved game, the problem still there. So, it's nearly white flag for me.

No one else has this problem? My conclusion so far is it happens after long hours of play, but I can't be sure if it's a definite occurrence.

Hi All,

I hope you can help me! I'm stuck with the Quest for the Mage's Staff (Arcane University). I've been to Wellspring Cave, searched 2 mages' bodies, killed 6 necros, and have the staff.

Unfortunately, my journal entry does NOT update. So whenever I speak with Raminus Polus, all he says is, "Shouldn't you be getting a mage's staff?" even though I have the unfinished in my inventory.

Please help my with this glitch...

Thanks

I may be wrong here but I thought you had to enter the university and find Delmar and hand over your staff.

So after you talk to Polus can you enter the university?