Immersive Oblivion

[PanzersEast]

I will begin posting Oblivion mods as I did with the Skyrim post using the same format.  As I test them I will post them below, however it will take some time as I have not played Oblivion in quit some time so I will be building this list slowly.



______________________ MANDATORY MODS ______________________



- Unofficial Oblivion Patch
This mod is a joint effort to fix the vast amount of bugs currently existing in Oblivion.
http://oblivion.nexusmods.com/mods/5296/

- Unofficial Official Mods Patch
For those who have the add-ons
http://oblivion.nexusmods.com/mods/9969

- Nexus Mod Manager (optional but recommended)
Very easy way to manage your mods.
http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/modmanager/

- BOSS (optional but recommended)
If you are having a conflict or want to check the order of your mods, this utility is great, however not 100%
https://code.google.com/p/better-oblivion-sorting-software/

- Oscuros Oblivion Overhaul
http://oblivion.nexusmods.com/mods/15256/?


______________________ ALTERNATE STARTS ______________________

- Alternative Start Arrive by Ship
http://oblivion.nexusmods.com/mods/11495/


______________________ ENVIRONMENTAL ______________________

- Deadly Reflex
http://oblivion.nexusmods.com/mods/8273

- Unnecessary Violence II - Taking Action
http://oblivion.nexusmods.com/mods/40310/?

- Enhanced Economy
http://oblivion.nexusmods.com/mods/25078


______________________  INTERFACE ______________________

- DarNified UI
This mod gives the Oblivion UI the most extensive facelift yet.
http://oblivion.nexusmods.com/mods/10763

- Map Marker Overhaul
http://oblivion.nexusmods.com/mods/26389

- Deserts of Anequina Elven Map
http://oblivion.nexusmods.com/mods/27519

______________________  VISUALS (Optional) ______________________

- ENBSeries for TES Oblivion
http://oblivion.nexusmods.com/mods/26291

- Unique Landscapes Compilation OMOD or BAIN
http://oblivion.nexusmods.com/mods/19370/?

- Oblivion Graphics Extender
http://oblivion.nexusmods.com/mods/30054

- Ambient Dungeons
http://oblivion.nexusmods.com/mods/18385

- OBGE Liquid Water
http://oblivion.nexusmods.com/mods/37825
--Enhanced Water v20 HDMI
http://oblivion.nexusmods.com/mods/23064/?

- Weather - All Natural
http://oblivion.nexusmods.com/mods/18305

- Natural Environments
http://oblivion.nexusmods.com/mods/2536/?

- Illumination Within
http://oblivion.nexusmods.com/mods/3700

- Animated Window Lighting System and Chimneys
http://oblivion.nexusmods.com/mods/19628

- AliveWaters
http://oblivion.nexusmods.com/mods/6914/?

- Natural Faces
http://oblivion.nexusmods.com/mods/1965

- Really AEVWD
http://oblivion.nexusmods.com/mods/20053

- Qarl and Timeslips Depth of Field
http://oblivion.nexusmods.com/mods/8773/?


______________________  PLAYER HOMES (Optional) ______________________




_____________ CITIES / TOWNS / VILLAGES (Optional) _____________

- Better Cities
http://oblivion.nexusmods.com/mods/16513


______________________ ARMOUR (Optional) ______________________



______________________ CLOTHING (Optional) ______________________




______________________ WEAPONS(Optional) ______________________

- Weapon Expansion Pack for Oblivion Nthusiasts
http://oblivion.nexusmods.com/mods/35560

- Midas Magic Spells of Aurum
http://oblivion.nexusmods.com/mods/9562/


______________________  TESTING / OTHERS  ______________________

[Kushan]

Don't forget about Oscuros Oblivion overhaul, pretty much the SkyRe of Oblivion.

http://oblivion.nexusmods.com/mods/15256/?

[PanzersEast]

Don't forget about Oscuros Oblivion overhaul, pretty much the SkyRe of Oblivion.

http://oblivion.nexusmods.com/mods/15256/?

Oops, probably the top mod.... added it to the mandatory list.

Also, those who are coming from Skyrim to Oblivion should know that they are coming to the province of Cyrodiil which is located south of Skyrim and the heart of the Empire nested in the center of Tamriel.  Cyrodiil is considered the capital province of Tamriel with its capital city being the Imperial City and from which the Emperor rules. Oblivion takes place during the Third Era and the Oblivion Crisis which is 200 years before Skyrim.


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[Rayfer]

Do the nexus mods work with Steam versions of the game...and if yes, do they require a degree in computer science to do? Sorry for the sarcasm, but I am not good with computers and have struggled with getting mods to work....I like the Steam mods because you do nothing but click a button that installs it. 

[PanzersEast]

Do the nexus mods work with Steam versions of the game...and if yes, do they require a degree in computer science to do? Sorry for the sarcasm, but I am not good with computers and have struggled with getting mods to work....I like the Steam mods because you do nothing but click a button that installs it.

The mod manager works with the Steam version of the game.  The Nexus Mod Manager will scan your hard drive for the install path of Oblivion.  It is very easy to install them and as far as the order goes, use BOSS to handle that for you. 

There maybe a step by step tutorial for you, but it is easy to do and BOSS will check your mods to make sure they are in the correct order. 

1. Find and download the mod on the Nexus Site

2. After you download a mod you then click the Add Mod from file button in the mod manager, browse to the mod (do not unzip or unrar) click on it and the mod manager will do the work to import it. 

3. Next, all you have to do is double click the mod in the list you just imported (it will have a red X beside it indicating it has been imported but it is not active) and it will activate and install the mod. There should now be a Green Check beside it.  If it overwrites files, you will need to check the documentation to make sure it is compatible etc.... 

4. Run BOSS to double check and reorder your mod list as needed.  You can also go into NMM and view the mod order if you need to manually move something.



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[Rayfer]

Thanks....sounds like something I can handle!

[Kushan]

Heres a couple of tutorial videos on NMM and Boss. Theo videos were made for Skyrim, but the same concepts should apply to Fallout 3, New Vegas, and Oblivion.

Nexus Mod Manager
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClqtmSUsFhg&list=PL20E326325BADAE44&index=2

BOSS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6MxLBcSgkc&list=PL20E326325BADAE44

[JasonPratt]

Nothing to add (other than thanks ;) ), just registering for comment tracking.

Note that GotY Delux edition of Obliv is available on Steam for $25, same at Gamersgate (which is reselling a Steam version); could go on sale either place at any time of course.


So, will there be a thread for Morrowind, Daggerfall, or even Arena? (I owned the original Arena but was lost the whole time in what I was supposed to do. ;) Never picked up ES2 or ES3 due to bug reports.)

[Kushan]

Nothing to add (other than thanks ;) ), just registering for comment tracking.

Note that GotY Delux edition of Obliv is available on Steam for $25, same at Gamersgate (which is reselling a Steam version); could go on sale either place at any time of course.


So, will there be a thread for Morrowind, Daggerfall, or even Arena? (I owned the original Arena but was lost the whole time in what I was supposed to do. ;) Never picked up ES2 or ES3 due to bug reports.)

Its actually possible for Morrowind. NMM works with it so it should be just as easy to mod as Skyrim or Oblivion I've been wanting to try out the new texture overhaul mod that was released last year. I need to dig up up old CD copy of it (not likely to find) or wait until the next Steam sale. Probably not for Daggerfall or Arena. I never played them so I'm not sure how moddable they were. I'm doubt they could even be run on a modern machine right out of the box anymore or if you can even purchase them anymore (don't see them on either Steam or GOG).

[PanzersEast]

I may do a Morrowind post, however the biggest change to it is http://morrowind.nexusmods.com/mods/36945 and would have to dig around to find the others but I can do it.....



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[JasonPratt]

I feel pretty confident I've seen a Daggerfall mod at some point, although no not Arena. (I still own Arena, btw. :) )

Daggerfall would involve one hell of a mod operation; its land area reportedly scales out to being equal to the state of Georgia.

Large chunks of the nations bordering Skyrim are included Skyrim of course; only a matter of time before the modders recreate Redguard or something like that (a game that could definitely use a remake. And some common damned sense in its level design.)

[BanzaiCat]

There's a lot of enemy leveling mods out there in Googleland, but I don't see one recommended here. Sorry to reawaken a thread that's been dead over a year, but do any of you have specific enemy leveling mods you use? Thanks.