It is always going to be simplistic like that, unfortunately. I hated that stupid map marker that points you in the right direction. Where is the fun in that? I really like Oblivion and all, but personally I just feel like it coddles you too much.

I like Morrowind better. Because, yes, I like wandering around the game world for hours trying to find someone standing in between a couple of rocks in the wilderness. But yeah, Morrowind is actually challenging and I prefer it over Oblivion.