Oblivion intern tried to outsmart Bethesda's AI and was stunned when his apple murder strategy actually worked: "I can't believe you accounted for this"

A Bethesda intern testing The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion's AI was stunned when his apple-murder strategy worked, prompting the response "I can't believe you accounted for this." The incident, reported by GamesRadar+, highlights the game's sophisticated NPC behavior system, which Bethesda designed to respond to unconventional player actions. The intern's surprise underscores the depth of Oblivion's AI, a feature that has contributed to the game's lasting reputation.