Oblivion:Unofficial-Hishutup-1.0.0

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Complete Oblivion Modding Guide WIP

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What does this guide entail?

This guide is here to be an up-to-date Oblivion modding guide that is exclusively on STEP. This guide does include recommendations from other guides and the credit will be given from where I found the original content. This is supposed to be community driven meaning, the community is going to take charge of how this guide is formatted, the content in the guide, such as, mod descriptions. If someone has a better way of doing things then post in the provided topic when I get it going but if I don't then PM me and remind me as well as a question/recommendation. "FIX LATER" 30+fps

What about lore and the mod content?

This is mostly going to be lore friendly but not 100% because every mod author has there interpretation of how Elder Scrolls should be played.

Where do the links go?

A majority of the links to the modding pages are directed to the Skyrim Nexus site.

Is this modular?

Sadly, no but when I find a good way to do a modular set up I will hopefully get something together.

"FIX LATER"?

Those are markers for me. I can do a simple search and find areas to fix. Ignore it and the couple of incomplete sentences that follow it.

Mods that are not going to be included at this time.

Better Cities: I chose this because it will cause the frame rate of the game to drop to around 15fps.

Credits

EssArrBee: Thanks to him for replaying to my email and providing an easy to write format.

Section 1.X.X: The Tools and Setup

For the most part Wrye Bash is going to be the program to use but there is one time Where OBMM(Oblivion Mod Manager) is going to be needed since installing one part of the UI can be tricky and very difficult.

BOSS
  • Author: "FIX LATER" BOSS team
  • Version: v2.3.0
  • Installation: (if needed)
  • Notes: This is a required utility. As of this point in time I don't trust the placement of LOOT especially because FCOM Convergence is part of this guide.

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Wrye Bash
  • Author:Wrye Bash Team
  • Version:304.4
  • Installation: Download the Installer "FIX LATER"
  • Notes: The link is the the Wrye Bash on the Skyrim Nexus site. The installer is for all of the supported games. You only need to install the Oblivion Stand alone. "FIX LATER"

<short description>"FIX LATER"Link to help page or describe

TES4LODGen
  • Author: ElminsterAU
  • Version: 3.0.32EXP
  • Installation: (if needed)"FIX LATER"
  • Notes: TES4LODGen MUST be ran every time load order changes. This includes that one tiny file at the very end. If you fail to do this, your game wont crash and you save destroyed but distant meshes wont appear right in front of you.

TES4LODGen is an amazing utility that generates the files for the distant meshes. Really AEVWD requires this. I personally have not come up with a configuration that doesn't have a massive frame drop.

4GB Patch
  • Author: Daniel Pistelli
  • Version: 1.0.0.1
  • Installation: "FIX LATER"
  • Notes: (if needed)

This 4GB patch is mainly for exes that use more than the 2.1GB RAM limit on most 32 bit applications. This patcher adds a LAA(large address aware) flag which raises the RAM limit up to about 3.1GB but I have seen just under 4GB with some applications.

OBSE (Oblivion Script Extender)
  • Author: Ian Patterson, Stephen Abel, Paul Connelly
  • Version: 0021
  • Installation: Open the archive. "FIX LATER"
  • Notes:

OBSE is a required script extender for some mods. Most of the mods that require OBSE are OBSE plugins which have .dll extensions.

Section 2.X.X: Early and OBSE plugins

Section 2.1.X: Vanilla BSA Overrides

AAOVTR
  • Author: I don't Know
  • Version: N/A
  • Installation: I'll fill this in once I am able to find a reliable source.
  • Notes: Nexus is reviewing the file due to not giving the proper credit to the authors of the texture. I have a copy but don't know if I'm allowed to distribute even permission from the author, which I do NOT have.

Replaces the vanilla Oblivion - Textures - Compressed.bsa with replacement textures for almost all vanilla textures.

Section 2.2.X: OBSE Plugins

"FIX LATER"

Blockhead
  • Author: shadeMe
  • Version: 9.2
  • Installation: (if needed)
  • Notes: (if needed)

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OBSE -Elys- Universal Silent Voice
  • Author: Elys
  • Version: 0.93
  • Installation: (if needed)
  • Notes: (if needed)

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Oblivion Stutter Remover
  • Author: SkyRanger-1
  • Version: 4.1.37
  • Installation: (definitely needed)"FIX LATER"
  • Notes: (definitely needed)"FIX LATER"

<short description>(definitely needed)"FIX LATER"

MenuQue - OBSE Plugin
  • Author: kyoma
  • Version: v16b
  • Installation: (if needed)
  • Notes: (if needed)

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NifSE
  • Author: DragoonWraith
  • Version: 1.1
  • Installation: (if needed)"FIX LATER"
  • Notes: (if needed)"FIX LATER"not needed if not using deadly reflex

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Oblivion - Enhanced Camera
  • Author: LogicDragon
  • Version: 1.4a
  • Installation: (if needed)"FIX LATER"
  • Notes: (if needed)"FIX LATER"can cause sickness

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Section 3.X.X: UI and Fixes

"FIX LATER"

Section 3.1.X: UI

Atmospheric Dark UI Loading Screens
  • Author: Galahaut and Vacuity
  • Version: 4.05
  • Installation: (if needed)"FIX LATER"
  • Notes: (if needed)"FIX LATER" for DarkUId DarN

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DarkUId DarN
  • Author: Gothic251
  • Version: 1.6
  • Installation: (definitely needed)"FIX LATER"
  • Notes: (definitely needed)"FIX LATER"

<short description>"FIX LATER" use OBMM, move up, custom dir

Section 3.2.X: Fixes

Disappearing Grass Fix for Oblivion and Nehrim
  • Author: Xerus
  • Version: 1.0
  • Installation: (if needed)"FIX LATER"
  • Notes: (if needed)"FIX LATER"disable nehrim

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OblivionScriptOptimization - SI FIXED
  • Author: Hrmn
  • Version: 1.0
  • Installation: (if needed)
  • Notes: Not recommended for use as there is no measurable performance improvement. In quick testing I would say there was about a 5 fps difference. I could be wrong. I'll properly test later.

This mod is supossed to optimize Oblivion's scripts making them easier for the engine to read. This is done by reducing the number of functions/operations. Check out OblivionScriptOptimization Main page. don't install from the main site. Use the OblivionScriptOptimization - SI FIXED.

Cobl
  • Author: Cobl Team
  • Version: Cobl v173
  • Installation: Sub-Packages:
                        * 00 Cobl Core
                        * 02 Tweaks (Only install one)

                   : Esp/m Filter:
                        * Cobl Main.esm
                        * Cobl Filter Late...
                        * Cobl Glue.esp
                        * Cobl Races.esp
                        * Cobl Si.esp
  • Notes: This Step will be included the end of the guide. "FIX LATER"

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Section 3.3.X: Mesh Reduction

"FIX LATER" said to be Oblivion weakness

fps Poly Gone Ext
  • Author: Batman92
  • Version: 10
  • Installation: (if needed)"FIX LATER"
  • Notes: (if needed)"FIX LATER"

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Section 4.X.X: Unofficial Patches

"FIX LATER"

Unofficial Oblivion Patch
  • Author: Quarn and Kivan and Arthmoor
  • Version: 3.5.0
  • Installation: (if needed)"FIX LATER"
  • Notes: (if needed)"FIX LATER"

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Unofficial Shivering Isles Patch
  • Author: Quarn and Kivan and Arthmoor
  • Version: 1.5.4
  • Installation: (if needed)"FIX LATER"
  • Notes: (if needed)"FIX LATER"

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Unofficial Official Mods Patch
  • Author: Quarn and Kivan and Arthmoor
  • Version: 19
  • Installation: (if needed)"FIX LATER"
  • Notes: (if needed)"FIX LATER"

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Section 5.X.X: Large Texture Packs and Landscape

Section 5.1.X: QTP3

"FIX LATER" describe

Qarls Texture Pack III Full v1_3
  • Author: Qarl
  • Version: 1.3
  • Installation: QarlTP3.zip "FIX LATER"parallax
  • Notes: I am trying to find a reliable upload of the texture pack. If this link goes down post in the forum.

Qarls Texture Pack is a compilation of other texture packs giving what he thought as the best experience. This is used as a base so that other texture pack can override this pack.

QTP3 UOP350 Compatibility Patch
  • Author: Quarn and Kivan and Arthmoor
  • Version: 3.5.0
  • Installation: (if needed)"FIX LATER"
  • Notes: Choose the QTP3 UOP350 Compatibility Patch file from the Optional Files section.

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QTP3 Transparent Rock Texture Fix
  • Author: amnes
  • Version: 1.0
  • Installation: (if needed)
  • Notes: (if needed)"FIX LATER"

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Bomret Texture Pack for Shivering Isles
  • Author: Bomret
  • Version: 1.0
  • Installation: (if needed)
  • Notes: (if needed)The page needs to be translated. Chrome works great. If you can't translate then click the red text in the box near the bottom of the page.

Just like Qarls Texture Pack this is just as amazing but for the Shivering Isle expansion.

Section 5.2.X: Landscape Mesh and Textures

NOTE: This Section and a few other mods may be replaced by Landscape LOD generator tes4ll-v4. I struggle to fully understand this amazing application. There are a few problems with the application and can take over an hour but that might because I did something wrong.

Optimised Distant Land MAX
  • Author: bunsaki
  • Version: 1.1
  • Installation: Sub-Packages:
                        * 50 Percent Optimized Distant Land
  • Notes: There will be a needed patch that will be near the end of the guide for Unique Landscapes.

This mod reduces vanilla distant land meshes to increase frames.

Koldorns LOD Noise Replacer
  • Author: Koldorn
  • Version: 1.3
  • Installation: (if needed) "FIX LATER"medium
  • Notes: (if needed)"FIX LATER"

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Deathb0rns Modified Qarls LOD Normal Maps
  • Author: Deathb0rn
  • Version: 1.1
  • Installation: (if needed)"FIX LATER"
  • Notes: (if needed)"FIX LATER"

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Section 6.X.X: Really AEVWD and Distant Objects

Don't Use 6.1.X

I am not happy with the massive frame drop. This being said I recommend not installing this but rather download and place in the install list and leave it deactivated.

Really AEVWD
  • Author: Several
  • Version: 1.9.2
  • Installation: Wizard included.
  • Notes: If you feel that you understand this mod then go ahead an install but if you don't I would recommend not installing this mod.

This mod adds distant meshes resources, that after running TES4LODGen there will be more distant mesh ojects. "FIX LATER"grammar

Section 6.2.X: Animated Window Lighting System and Chimneys

Animated Window Lighting System and Chimneys - AWLS
  • Author: XMarksTheSpot-Brumbek-Ismelda
  • Version: 5.5.4
  • Installation: (if needed)"FIX LATER"
  • Notes: (if needed)"FIX LATER"

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Section 7.X.X: Character Overhauls

"FIX LATER"

Section 7.1.X: Oblivion Character Overhaul

Oblivion Character Overhaul version 2
  • Author: nuska
  • Version: 2.03
  • Installation: (if needed)"FIX LATER"
  • Notes: (if needed)"FIX LATER" all optional files

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Section 8.X.X: Weather and Sound

"FIX LATER"

Section 8.1.X: Weather and Interior

Weather - All Natural
  • Author: Chong Li
  • Version: 1.35a
  • Installation: Use the Wizard:
                        All Natural - Full
                        Yes 3x
                        All three checked
                        Rose Red Tint (Option)
                        Default (Option)
                        Default Nights (Option)
                        Default
                        Check: Apply these selection
                        Un-Check: Install this package

                   Sub-Packages:
                        Check: 00, 01, 02, 04, 06
                   Esp/m Filter: 
                        Check: All
  • Notes: Kvatch Rebuilt and MMM are going to be installed later.

This mod includes another mod that was merged into All Natural. All natural improves weather as well as add lights to all the vanilla places that looked like something was giving off light but there was anything close that would give off light.

Immersive Interiors
  • Author: SomeWelshGuy
  • Version: 0.8.1
  • Installation: (if needed)"FIX LATER"
  • Notes: (if needed)"FIX LATER"

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Immersive Interiors - Bravil and Leyawiin
  • Author: 127ms
  • Version: 2.01
  • Installation: (if needed)"FIX LATER"
  • Notes: (if needed)"FIX LATER"

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Section 8.2.X: Sound

I took a look at a different mod called GOSH - Gecko's Oblivion Sound overHaul. I took a quick read through the comments and found people that had issues. I chose to ignore GOSH but rather follow the recommendations given by Cliffworms.

Sounds of Cyrodiil
  • Author: Cliffworms
  • Version: 1.1
  • Installation: (if needed)"FIX LATER"
  • Notes: (if needed)"FIX LATER" patches

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Storms and Sound v3 lightning for all weathers
  • Author: Deathless Aphrodite lilith and Foghorne
  • Version: 3.0
  • Installation: (if needed)"FIX LATER"
  • Notes: (if needed)"FIX LATER"

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Oblivion Stereo Sound Overhaul
  • Author: canderoc
  • Version: 0.9
  • Installation: (if needed)"FIX LATER"
  • Notes: (if needed)"FIX LATER"

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Better Bell Sounds
  • Author: Morbus
  • Version: 1.0
  • Installation: (if needed)"FIX LATER"
  • Notes: (if needed)"FIX LATER"

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Atmospheric Oblivion
  • Author: Piratelord
  • Version: 1
  • Installation: (if needed)"FIX LATER"
  • Notes: (if needed)"FIX LATER"

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Atmospheric Oblivion Updated
  • Author: PirateLord
  • Version: 1.1
  • Installation: Don't install.
  • Notes: I saw this but I don't exactly know what it fixes and if the fixes were done correctly.

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Symphony of Violence - Combat Sound Enhancement
  • Author: MigTheGreat
  • Version: 0.5
  • Installation: (if needed)"FIX LATER"
  • Notes: (if needed)"FIX LATER"

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Section 9.X.X: Quests and Adventures

I like to have as much content in my game as possible. Post in the forum if you know of a new quest or new land mod.

Section 9.1.X: Unique Landscapes

Unique Landscapes Compilation
  • Author: Various
  • Version: 1.7.3
  • Installation:

Wizard: 

    Full
    Wheat (Option)
    Default (Option)
    Yes

On the finishing window. 

    Check: Apply these selections and Install this package.

I would probably consider this a must-have mod because it adds many unique location in the Tamriel world.

Verona House Bloodlines
  • Author: DTOM
  • Version: 12.0
  • Installation:

Esp/m Filter: 

    VHBloodlines.esp
  • Notes: Can cause extremely low frames because this mod adds a town on the road around the capital. Considering on removing.

A quest mod that adds a nice small but compact town.

The Heart of the Dead
  • Author: BFreyermuth
  • Version: 6.5
  • Installation: (if needed)
  • Notes: (if needed)

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Knights of the Nine Revelation
  • Author: Lanceor
  • Version: 1.3.7
  • Installation: (if needed)
  • Notes: (if needed)

<short description>

Kvatch Rebuilt
  • Author: Kvatch Rebuilt Team
  • Version: 3.0pb2
  • Installation: (if needed)
  • Notes: (if needed)

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The Lost Spires
  • Author: Leo Gura
  • Version: 6.00
  • Installation: (if needed)"FIX LATER"
  • Notes: (if needed)"FIX LATER"

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Tears Of The Fiend
  • Author: Simyaz and Arilita
  • Version: 1.22
  • Installation: (if needed)"FIX LATER"
  • Notes: (if needed)"FIX LATER"

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Section 10.X.X: General Mods

Bank of Cyrodiil
  • Author:
  • Version:
  • Installation: "FIX LATER"EXE installer
  • Notes: (if needed)

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Better dungeons
  • Author: Scot and WalkerInShadows
  • Version: v13
  • Installation: Better Dungeons non-BSA and Better Dungeons.

Better Dungeons - Esp/m Filter: 

         Check: Better Dungeons.esp

Improves dungeons. Thought it looked good and didn't see anything bad about it.

Clocks of Cyrodiil
  • Author: WilliamSea
  • Version: v1.00
  • Installation: Clocks of Cyrodiil
  • Notes: Needs Cleaning

After installing, I found it looked pretty natural.

Drop Lit Torches OBSE
  • Author: Strategy Master
  • Version: V2.4
  • Installation: DLT OBSE V2-4

Esp/m Filter: 

    Check: DropLitTorchOBSE.esp
  • Notes: Required for Deadly Reflex.
HUD Status Bars
  • Author: TheNiceOne
  • Version: 5.3.2
  • Installation: HUD Status Bars 5_3_2

Sub-Packages: 

    Check: 00, 01 Vanilla style, 10 - (Dark) DarN, 11 DarNified Compass

Esp/m Filter: 

     Check: HUD Status Bars.esp
  • Notes: I need someone to write an ini that put the bars in one place as well as making them easier to see.

Changes the HUD."FIX LATER"

Keychain
  • Author: mmmpld and haama
  • Version: 5.00
  • Installation: Keychain v5_00

Esp/m Filter: 

    Check: P1DkeyChain.esp

Collects all the keys into one key chain so that there are not a bunch of random key in your inventory.

Let the People Drink
  • Author: Khornate and Qazaaq
  • Version: 2.6
  • Installation: Main file.

Sub-Packages: 

    Check: 00, 01 Plain Cobl.

Esp/m Filter: 

    Check: LetThePeopleDrink.esp
MiniMap - Reboot
  • Author: Kyoma
  • Version: 1.2.0
  • Installation: MiniMap v1x2x0

Esp/m Filter: 

    Check: MiniMap.esp
  • Notes: Requirement"FIX LATER"

As I was doing some testing, I felt like I was missing a minimap. I then did a search and found one. "FIX LATER"I will say controls need remapping.

Mythic Creatures
  • Author: themythofstrider
  • Version: 1.0
  • Installation: Mainfile

Retextures for creatures. I would like to add more.

Roads of Cyrodiil
  • Author: Arthmoor - Ukrr - mariedanj
  • Version: 1.0
  • Installation:

Sub-Packages: 

    Check: 
         00 Core
         01 Road Records

Esp/m Filter: 

    Check:
         Roads of Cyrodil.esp
         ROC Standard Road Record.esp
  • Notes: I ave no idea what ROC Standard Road Record.esp is or does.

I thought that bridges would be awesome in Cyrodil and well it is.

RefScope
  • Author: Wyzard
  • Version: 2.1.2
  • Installation: RefScope 2_1_2

Esp/m Filter: 

    Check: RefScope.esp

A must have mod for debugging. The usage will be described near the end of the guide.

Reznod Mannequins
  • Author: reznod
  • Version: 3.0
  • Installation: Reznod Mannequins

Esp/m Filter: 

    Reznod_Mannequins.esp

One of the mods recommended this mod. I figured, why not.

Slof's Oblivion Horses
  • Author: Slof's
  • Version: 2.0
  • Installation: Do Not Search for or install until I find out what I should do from an Admin or mod.
  • WARNING!: The site where this mod is located may contain nudity and in my opinion just a little weird. I'll have to see if I can find a copy on a reliable server. Overall this is not require but you'll have to not install a patch for X mod."FIX LATER"

Supposedly improves horses. "FIX LATER"

Weapon Improvement Project
  • Author: InsanitySorrow
  • Version: 1.9
  • Installation: (if needed)
  • Notes: (if needed)

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Section 11.X.X: FCOM Convergence

I would give credit to a guide I used originally but I can't find it. It was up-to-date with V1.0 please post into the forum it was in a pdf format

Section 11.1.X: FCOM Convergence

This is a massive convergence of many massive overhauls. I makes the game feel new and way more difficult. I'm also looking for alternative overhauls that are compatible with this guide.

Francescos Creatures and Items - V5
  • Author: Francesco and SomeWelshGuy
  • Version: 5.0B2
  • Installation:

Download: 

    Francescos Creatures and Items - V5B1
    Francescos Creatures and Items - V5B2 Update

Wizard: 

    Francescos Creatures and Items - V5B1
    Next
    Yes, I want the SI version
    Yes, I am installing FCOM
    Next
    Uncheck: Chance of More Enemies
    Check: Apply these selections, Install this package
  • Notes: Don't mess with the Sub-Packages or Esp/m Filter because they are already selected
OOO (Oscuro's_Oblivion_Overhaul)
  • Author:
  • Version: 1.35
  • Installation: Download: OOO135.zip, OOO135BSA.7z, OOO MIssing Icons.7z, Harvest_Flora_v3_0_1.zip
  • Notes:

OOO135: Esp/m Filter: 

    Check: 
         Oscuro's_Oblivion_Overhaul.esm
         Oscuro's_Oblivion_Overhaul.esp

Harvest_Flora_v3_0_: Esp/m Filter: 

    Check: All
WarCryEv
  • Author: "FIX LATER"
  • Version: "FIX LATER"
  • Installation: Download: WarCryEv.7z, Oblivion WarCry EV Opti.7z
  • Notes:

WarCryEv: Esp/m Filter: 

    Check: All
Bob's Armory Oblivion
  • Author: "FIX LATER"
  • Version: "FIX LATER"
  • Installation: Download: Bob's Armory Oblivion.7z, FCOMBob's Armory Oblivion Opti.7z
  • Notes:

Bob's Armory Oblivion: Esp/m Filter: 

    Check: All
FCOM Convergence
  • Author: Team FCOM
  • Version: 1.0
  • Installation: Download: FCOM Convergence 1.00.7z, FCOM_Convergence.7z, FCOM RealSwords Resources.7z
  • Notes:

FCOM Convergence 1.00: Esp/m Filter: 

    Check: Select all except FCOM_SpawnRates*
    Check: FCOM_SpawnRatesReduced.esp
FCOM Optional Add-Ons
  • Author: Team FCOM
  • Version: 1.0
  • Installation: Download: FCOM Optional Add-Ons.7z
  • Notes: These are the options that are compatible with FCOM. For right now leave this completely uninstalled but remain in install list.
MMM (Martigen's Monster Mod)
  • Author: "FIX LATER"
  • Version: 3.8
  • Installation: Download: MMM38.rar, MMM38BSA.7z
  • Notes:

MMM38: Esp/m Filter: 

    Check: Mart's Monster Mod.esm, Mart's Monster Mod - Diverse Creatures Expansion.esp, Mart's Monster Mod - Diverse WaterLife.esp, Mart's Monster Mod - Extra Wounding.esp, Mart's Monster Mod - Hunting & Crafting.esp, Mart's Monster Mod - Looting NPCs & Creatures.esp, Mart's Monster Mod - More Wilderness Life No Gates.esp, Mart's Monster Mod - Mummies.esp, Mart's Monster Mod - RadiantAITweaks.esp, Mart's Monster Mod - Shivering Ises.esp

MMM38BSA: The BSA file name MUST be changed to "FCOM_Convergence_MartsMonsterMod" without quotes.

Section 11.2.X: FCOM Convergence Patches

OOOorMMMFCOMSlofHorseDLCHorseArmor
  • Author: "FIX LATER"
  • Version: "FIX LATER"
  • Installation: Download: OOOorMMMFCOMSlofHorseDLCHorseArmor.rar
  • Notes: Requires Slof's Oblivion Horses

Esp/m Filter: 

    Check: MMM4OOO&FCOM - Slofs Horse & DLC Armor.esp

"FIX LATER"

Section 12.X.X: Overhauls

Section 13.X.X: Overriding Texture Packs

Section 14.X.X: Overhauls Overriding Texture Packs

Section 15.X.X: Patches

Section 16.X.X: Testing Resources

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