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UPDATE: I have had an HDD fail on me. This would normally not be a problem but I am using a RAID 0. I believe I recovered mostly everything, the guide is unaffected regardless.

Before my next rewrite (another? Yes.) I need to get my format consistent and suited for the entire guide and never have to be rewritten again, hopefully. This means that it has to be incredibly easy to understand, follow, and almost impossible for any info to be missed, even for someone that may skin over everything.
If you are super curious then click here.

Expect this to get out of control and then drawn back... I have a habit of doing that.

If you want to get involved then check out the official subform and if you want to live chat then take a look at Unofficial Chatroom.You can use the history tab to see whats changed but its a lot.
I am actively trying to get this to an "Alpha"(v8) release soon.
Then "beta"(v9) a few weeks later.
I am going to need people to test this once I get to v8+ and eyes are short handed which will make this difficult.
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FAQs, Yes you should take a peak a this first.

Use this Official Subforum for feedback on this guide.
Suggestions that are welcomed:

If you think something is missing suggest it.
If you think that something is core and shouldn't be go ahead and suggest it.
If you feel that you have a better way to describe something.

Suggestions that are going to be ignored and deleted:

This guide sucks fix it
Other unnecessary garbage.

If you have issues and/or any problems please use this subforum.

What does this guide entail?

This guide is here to be an up-to-date Oblivion modding guide that is exclusively on STEP, aiming to provide both basic and more sophisticated information for an enhanced Oblivion experience. As well this guide provides a Core setup that is compatible with modular packages and extended modifications suggested, but possibly if not always entirely with your own ideas, too. It does include some recommendations from other guides and credits will be given from where the original content was found.

This is supposed to be community driven, which means 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 above.

Mods that are not (yet) included for the time being but are definitely note worthy

Better Cities: This is excluded because it will cause the frame rate of the game to drop to around 15fps while in just about any town.
Really AEVWD: We didn't find yet a solution that justifies the noticeable framerate drop vs enhanced distant view.
Open Cities and Open Cities Reborn: There are several mod-incompatibilities as well as massive frame drops when even close to cities.

Are There Any Tips You Should Know?

Yes, I'll be populating this over time.

Multi Card Issues

Oblivion doesn't handle modern multicard setup very well.
I would say make a custom graphics profile and set it to disable SLI/Crossfire.
Multicard setups will not work in windowed mode.
OBGE shadows will flicker with multicard.

It may be helpful if you add markers at every section

It can get pretty chaotic because of the length of the guide so I would recommend that you add the markers in Wrye Bash.
You can do this by right-clicking on the header bar at the top and selecting "Add Marker":

Example Pictures

Header Bar
File:WyreBash HeaderBar Example.png

Add Marker Highlighted
1,040px

How it looks with a populated Installers Tab
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I would recommend restarting Wrye Bash often

This is be because Wyre Bash saves the Installers placement, markers and what you had installed/uninstalled when the application is properly closed. This means to restart it before rebuilding the Bashed Patch and/or restarting after adding, installing, removing, changing mods.
Trust me, I got through half an install with out restarting and it messed up everything.

When cleaning the .esp

I would HIGHLY recommend to store the clean .esp in a project that is right after the mod archive. To Create New Project...

Right-Click on the header bar and select Create New Project...

A box will pop up. Rename the project to match that of the mod that you have cleaned.

Leave the Blank .esp ticked.

Move the project to be after/later in the install order so that it overwrites the main .esp

Open the project folder up.

Navigate to the "<Oblivion>\Data"

Move the cleaned .esp to the project folder.

Install the project and this will stop Wrye Bash from overwriting the cleaned version of the .esp

When making .ini edits

I would recommend NOT using the edits in Wrye Bash because Wrye Bash does not use the carriage return making future editing very difficult.

Windows loves to change extentions on files

You may download an .OMOD but then Windows will change the extention of the archive to .zip for some reason.
This is bad because if you uncompress a .zip you will install the files below which will NOT work.

readme
script
image
config
data.crc
data

To fix this make sure you have the "Hide Know Extensions" setting in windows turned off. and simply remove "zip" and type "omod"

Save corruption is a big deal in Oblivion

Apparently save corruption is pretty big in Oblivion here is a list:

Do NOT load a different save without restarting.

You may even crash

Do NOT use autosaves

After you die, restart Oblivion and then reload the latest save

I would say to save in an interior rather than in a city or in Tamriel

There are some common references throughout the guide

"<Oblivion>"

That is your Oblivion install folder.

Some people may choose to install it in a different location or I may change the install location in the future. This makes it so I don't have to edit every set of install instructions when I change it.

Its the same as:

"C:\Games\Oblivion\SteamApps\common\<Oblivion>"

Commonly used console commands

tdetect

Use this to toggle on/off the detection system

Remember it doesn't work 100% of the time

tgm

Use this to toggle on/off god mode

In this you won't take damage, your stamina and magicka won't run out and you don't have a carry limit

Remember it doesn't work 100% of the time

tcl

Use this to toggle on/off the collision

Make sure you don't have anything selected in the console otherwise nothing will happen

tdt

This will toggle on/off the debug text

Press the insert key to cycle through the different types of debug text.

coc

This is used to teleport to a specific cell

It works by typing a correct cell name after it

cow

This is used to teleport to a different worldspace

You would also need a coordinate to teleport to in the new worldspace

It would be in the format of:

"cow <worldspace> <x>,<y>"

Suggested Key Mapping

so far have an idea of what I want it to function like.
Keep in mind I am using just about every mod in this list which my cause some keys to be far away when the closer keys are open.

Table - This is incomplete
Q	Cast
E	Activate
R	Sheathe
F	Change POV
V	?
C	?
X	Refscope
Z	Grab
Shift	?
Ctrl	?
Alt	?
B	Vampire?
N	?
G	Deadly Reflex throw
H	Deadly Reflex horse combat?
J	?
T	Wait
Y	?
I	?

Useful In Game Menus Hotkeys

Table of Hotkeys - This is Incomplete
(Ctrl) + (Home)	Streamline Main Menu
Hold (X) + (E)	Refscope
More TBA

How is this guide modular?

This guide still needs to be complicated in some sections but eventually the rough points are going to be worked out. Currently, we offer a modular setup built around a Core/Extended with some Optional packs/modules.

The Green Squares are Core:

Is required.
They mainly indicate a mod containing fixes, texture replacers, improvements of all sorts that are all about keeping that Oblivion feel, but updated (Lore-friendly).
They indicate a mod that is content of a basic setup that can be extended and built upon.
Install these if you use your own mod list or plan to use moduls from this guide.
Performance options are noted, where possible.

The Yellow Squares are Extended:

They indicate a mod enhancing the Oblivion feeling further.
Most of them are not designed for low-end systems.
Some of them are heavy on your system or the game-engine.
Some of them are not necessarily Lore-friendly.
Some of them require configuration ability and a deeper understanding of modding.

The Orange Squares:

Entirely your choice.
The extra on top of Core/Extended improvements.
Some of them are not Lore-friendly at all.
Packages for all kind of complicated game-play enhancers.
Packages for housing, followers, survival.
Packages designed for diverse play-styles.
Designed for compatibility with the entire guide allowing even more freedom of choice.
Some of them are heavy on your system and the game-engine.
Some of them require configuration ability and a deeper understanding of modding and patching.
May have little support for because of lack of knowledge and testing.

The Red Squares:

May or may not be usable due to limited instructions for installation and patches.
Tested a very small amount or not at all.
May have issues that are unexpected.
May have drastic performance decrease.
May have little to no support.

The Blue Squares are Dependent:

Is going to be on most patches
Marks the mod as dependent
If you are using any of the required mods then you must use the mod marked with blue

No Square or "Invisible":

Not yet included
I haven't decided
Waiting for opinions on
Place holder

Symbols, what do they mean?

Not all symbols are yet consistent through out the guide.

[Click this]
"Name this"
<Fill this>
Do this

INI Edit/Tweak

-Example of annotation-

Example: Of Notes.

No Space

Space

Double space

Triple Space

Preparation & Setup

For the most part Wrye Bash is the main mod manager to use. However, a few mods will require TMM (TES Mod Manager) since installing them can be tricky or even impossible otherwise. Mod Organizer is not supported (yet) by this guide for the tool still needs too many workarounds if used with Oblivion, and some of the tasks necessary are simply not yet possible to perform in an efficient manner. Until some of the issue are fixed, I will not be using or supporting it for use in this guide.

System Requirements

System requirements for this guide do differ quite a bit from the Vanilla (not-modded) Oblivion ones you find on the store page of Steam. This is, because this guide will add diverse visual enhancements that require better hardware than Vanilla does.

Note: Oblivion does have an engine limitation. This guide and your performance is likely going to be varied from computer-to-computer. I will try to find the optimum mods that still run and feel good but provide the best visual experience for most higher-end systems.

Hardware	Minimum	Recommended
Windows OS	Windows XP	Windows 7/8/8.1
CPU	Intel Core i3 (dual core)	Intel Core i5/i7 (quadcore)
GPU	1GB VRAM	≥1.5GB VRAM
System RAM	≤4GB	≥8GB

On a side note: 64-bit OS is highly recommended when modding Oblivion. However, the executable of the game addresses <~2gb of memory usage only and was never updated from Bethesda to have the LAA (Large Address Aware) flag in the executable. If you are running a 32-bit OS the patch won't have any effect. In this case, you might consider to be selective on Extended options.

Windows Folder Options

IMPORTANT:
Windows Folder Options should be adjusted as follows:

Check Show hidden files, folders, or drives

Un-Check Hide extensions for known file types

Folder Options are typically found if you open Start → Computer → Organize (upper left corner) → Folder and Search Options → Tab 'View'

This can be reverted post-installation.

If you have modded Oblivion before

Please, follow the instructions above. Sometimes mod managers in generally do not remove and replace the modded files. This may cause something to not work correctly or other weirdness. This is to provide you with the best support that Red and I can.

The reason for starting over.
This gives us a starting point.

This pretty much means remove everything (Games files, inis, custom graphics profiles, downloaded mods, etc.). If you wish to back up your files then do so now.

Back up locations:

"<Oblivion install>"

"<My Games>\Oblivion"

"<YourUserName>\AppData\Local\Oblivion"

Deactivate all mods using your choice of mod manager.
Browse to your Oblivion directory and delete all files and sub-directories.
Open Steam, right-click Oblivion in your Library → Delete Local Content → Delete. Wait until the game has been uninstalled.
Navigate to "<YourUserName>\AppData\Local" and delete the Oblivion folder.
Go to

"<YourUserName>\(My)Documents\My Games\Oblivion"

Delete the Oblivion folder. It will be regenerated later.

Uninstall your previous Mod Manager(s).
If you did use Wrye Bash, navigate to

"<Steam>\SteamApps\Common"

Find the folder Oblivion Mods. Backup first if you want to, then delete.

If you did use any other mod manager, find and delete (and backup) their mod directories.

Install Oblivion

Oblivion should be installed outside of "Program Files" or "Program Files (x86)" folders. Installation in these folders can cause UAC (User Account Control) to unpleasantly interfere with Oblivion and some of the Utilities.

Change Oblivion's steam install location
In Steam Client: Steam Tab → Settings → Downloads [STEAM LIBRARY FOLDERS] [ADD LIBRARY FOLDER] Navigate to "C:\Games\" [SELECT] [OK] [CLOSE] Click [OK] to get back to the games library Click on The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion [Install] Expanded the drop-down list for under Choose location for install: Select "Install under C:\Games" [NEXT>] [NEXT>] [Install]
The actual install location is: "C:\Games\Oblivion\SteamApps\common\Oblivion" Throughout this guide that Oblivion folder is going to be "<Oblivion>"

After Oblivion is done downloading, click [PLAY] in your Steam library. This will bring up the launcher for Oblivion.

If dialogue box pops up, select [OK].
Click [Options]. Set Video Quality Presets according to your hardware. Ultra High is recommended because most modern hardware can run it just fine.
Select Windowed Mode.
Select your screen resolution.

For example: 1920x1080 (widescreen)

Note: Screen Effects needs to be set to HDR – this is required for TES4LodGen used later in this guide.

I highly suggest doing a backup of your pristine (Vanilla) Oblivion directory for future use.
Starting a new game is required in most circumstances.

Suggested: It is a good practice to backup your pristine (Vanilla) Oblivion for future use. For size reduction use 7-zip – download latest stable version here (v9.20 August 2014): 7-zip Org

For this, navigate to:

"<Oblivion>"

"<My Games>/Oblivion"

If you want to use 7-zip to archive your game files then copy both of the folders above and add to and archive. If you are going to compress the files using 7-zip then use the Ultra setting.

Open Steam, right-click Oblivion in your Library → Properties → General → enable "Steam Overlay while ingame". This is needed for OBSE.

Recommended: While still in Steam, right-click Oblivion in your Library → Properties → Updates → Un-Check "Enable Steam Cloud synchronization for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion"

INI Tweaks

Note: After you are done with editing Oblivion.ini, right-click the file → Properties → check: read-only.
This is to prevent the launcher and Streamline from resetting it.

Basic INI Tweaks

If you hate windows Notepad, try out Notepad++

[General]
SIntroSequence=

Disables the intro-movies playing every time you start Oblivion.

[General]
SMainMenuMovieIntro=

If you like to disable the Oblivion menu-intro as well.

[Display]
iShadowMapResolution=1024

I believe Arthmoor said to change this because there are issues with the default 256.

[Controls]
bUse Joystick=0

Add this tweak if you don't use a game pad. If you are using a game pad, I would recommend using external software and still use this tweak.

[Water]
bUseWaterReflectionsMisc=1
bUseWaterReflectionsStatics=1
bUseWaterReflectionsTrees=1
bUseWaterReflectionsActors=1

Water will reflect static objects (like houses and sky), trees and NPC's. This setting will impact about 5-25% frames/sec – consider turning back off (=0) if you experience unwanted low frames/sec.

[Main]
bEnableBorderRegion=0

This disables the invisible borders in Tamriel. There is not much beyond, though. It may be needed for mods that are part of non-core. Be aware of the in-game map to show if you are in the borders of Tamriel because there isn't anything special outside the borders.

[Gameplay]
bSaveOnTravel=0
bSaveOnWait=0
bSaveOnRest=0
bSaveOnInteriorExteriorSwitch=0

This disables autosaving which is known to produce corrupt (unplayable) savegames over time.

[Grass]
iMaxGrassTypesPerTexure=7

Increases grass diversity with a small cost to performance and yup, "texure" and not "texture".
Consider 5 or 7 if using grass retexture mods.

[Archive]
SInvalidationFile=

Yes, there needs to be nothing.

[BackgroundLoad]
bBackgroundLoadLipFiles=1
bLoadBackgroundFaceGen=1
bBackgroundCellLoads=1
bLoadHelmetsInBackground=1
[Pathfinding]
bBackgroundPathing=1

These tweaks supposedly help with reducing stutter and smooth FPS.
I cannot confirm this.

Memory INI Tweaks

Template:Notice Small The memory tweaks described below are controversial, meaning there is no real exact amount but only trial and error.
Tests done in the past with or without memory tweaks are located HERE.
Take a look:

http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1176244-oblivion-and-memory-usage/

http://www.tweakguides.com/Oblivion_9.html

[General]
iPreloadSizeLimit=104857600

The rule of thumb I agree with is set as low as possible but still maintaining smooth stutter-less gameplay.

(26214400)∗X

1≤X≤10, X∈ℕ

Use these numbers to start with. You might need to experiment to find a good value. The lower the number the better.:

Core: X=4

Extended: X=6

Entire list: X=8

Source Post Information
Post Link
Jaga Telesin's explanation:
iPreLoadSizeLimit is one of those things people thinks work like a regular "cache", when in fact it does not. Larger values in this setting are WORSE for players since the 1.2.x patch. Martigen and I spent a week straight looking into this and a few other performance related INI values, and in fact it's better to keep it lower if possible. The right number is something you arrive at based on what you are using. The default value of 26214400 can be equated to one "unit" of cache. To find out how many units you need, refer to the following list: (+1) Vanilla Oblivion + 30 or less mods (all small) (+1) OOO, Fran's, Warcry (not FCOM) (+1) MMM (not FCOM) (+2) FCOM (+1) QTP1 (or similar normal-size texture pack) (+2) QTP2 (or similar medium-size texture pack) (+3-4) QTP3 (or other large-size texture pack) So for example, someone running Oblivion, a few small mods, OOO and MMM would need a setting of: 1+1+1 (3x default) or 78643200. Generally this floats up and down by 1x, so that person might be able to get away with 2x instead, which is BETTER than 3x. You know you are too low when just after changing it and reloading the game, you start stuttering badly. A machine with more than 2gb of RAM doesn't need to set their cache at 1gb, that's just insane. They need instead to evaluate what they run and see what setting value they need. If they had Oblivion+mods, FCOM, and QTP3 they would need: 1+2+3, or around 6x default (157286400), which is roughly 153mb of Oblivion cache. Everyone's experience is unique, so people will have to play with their settings to get it just right. Too large and you will get problems, too small and you'll get different problems with similar symptoms (stutter and lag). Finding the sweet spot is what tweaking this entry is all about. My numbers are just a rough guide, and are by no means the final word on the setting."

Hishutup: My X is (7) and the value is set to (183500800)

Any decent system for today should be fine with setting this higher than vanilla.

INI Tweaks that affect FPS

[General]
uGridDistantCount=25

This affects the distance at which the lod load for buildings. This is the safe LOD tweak when its between 25 and 15.

If you have trouble with unusually low performance then reduce to 20 or even 15.

Tools

BOSS

Author: The BOSS Development Team
Version: v2.3.0
Forum Link
Description: BOSS is helping with setting up the right load order for your mods plus provides helpful information about Bash Tags, Dirty Edits, Conflicts, and does have a Userrule Manager integrated.
Notes: This is a required utility. Make sure in the drop-down menu is selection "Oblivion". As of this point in time I don't trust the placement of LOOT especially because FCOM Convergence is part of this guide.
Download:

BOSS.Installer.exe

Installation:

Open the installer:

[Next]

[Install]

Possible install location (X stands for your hard drive letter):

"X:\BOSS"

"X:\Games\BOSS"

When adding or removing rules, you need to run "BOSS GUI".
When you want to sort the Load Order either .exe if fine to run.

Wrye Bash

Author: Wrye Bash Team
Version: 305
Guide Link
Description: Wrye Bash (WB) is at this time the main Mod Manager used for this guide. Even for Skyrim and the Fallout Series Wrye Bash is used for it's ability to generate a Bashed Patch based on your load order. [Recommended] For more Info refer to the ReadMe here
Notes: The link is the the Wrye Bash on the Skyrim Nexus site. The installer is for all of the supported games.
Download:

Wrye Bash 305 - Installer

Installation:

Open the installer:

Open the installer, if you get a security warning click [Run]

[Next]

Note: C++ Redistributable Pack 2013 is needed for Wrye Bash and if it's not installed on your machine, you will get a popup from Microsoft. Agree to terms and install.

Check only "Install for Oblivion" and "Wrye Bash [Standalone]"

Installation path: "<Oblivion>" A.K.A "C:\Games\SteamApps\common\Oblivion"

[Next] (2x)

[Install]

[Next]

[Close]

Start Wrye Bash by navigating to the Mopy folder that is located in "<Oblivion>".
Recommended: Create a shortcut on your desktop for easy access during this guide

Right-click Wrye Bash.exe and select Send to Desktop

Rename the shortcut to "Wrye Bash Oblivion"

Run:

Wrye Bash.exe

Click [Installers] tab

A popup may ask you "Turn Lock Load Order Off?"

[Yes]

[OK]

[Yes]

Close Wrye Bash

TesModManager

Author: monpetitbeurre
Version: 1.5.6
Description: Tes Mod Manager is the successor of OBMM (Oblivion Mod Manager) and in active development. It offers support for both Skyrim and Oblivion and has the ability to download directly from Nexus (replaces NMM). For this guide, we will use TMM to install mods that are difficult or even impossible to install with Wrye Bash.
Download:

1.5.0 Full Installer
TesModManager_1_5_6_application_only

Installation:

1.5.0 Full Installer

Run:

TMMSetup.exe

Check Install for Oblivion

Installation directory: "<Oblivion>" A.K.A. "C:\Games\steamapps\common\Oblivion"

-Optional- Check Desktop Shortcut

Un-Check Register as Nexus Download Manager

[Install]

[OK]

TesModManager_1_5_6_application_only

Extract:

TesModManager.exe to "<Oblivion>" A.K.A. "C:\Games\steamapps\common\Oblivion"

[Copy and Replace]

Run TMM

[Settings]

Uncheck:

Ask to be Nexus Download Manager

Ghost inactive mods

Check:

Never modify load order

Close and Exit TMM

TES4LODGen

Author: ElminsterAU
Version: 3.0.32EXP
Forum Link
Description:

What is LOD/VWD?

LOD (.lod) data files are necessary to view landscapes that are distant in the middle- or background. These are different than the static objects you see from far – also

known as 'Visible while Distant' objects (VWD). Not all mod (replacer) packages do provide all necessary files related to LOD/VWD and therefor the player runs into

strange views. Or bugs.

LOD is built on the basis of quadrants of four adjoining blocks of 32x32 cells. Now, as landscape mods and such changing exterior cells are added, these quadrants realign

themselves. Further they depend highly on loadorder and the heightmap used in each cell. However technical all this sounds, this results in the necessity to rebuild LOD

every time a mod is added, removed or changed in both loadorder and installationorder that affects these quadrants – like for example 'Qarls Texture Pack' or 'RAEVWD'. The

tools for this are known as 'LOD Generators'.

Notes: TES4LODgen MUST be ran every time load order changes, also if you change something in your Installertab that affects related LOD files. This includes that one tiny file called 'bashed patch' at the very end. If you fail to do this, your game wont crash nor will your savegames be destroyed but distant meshes will be strange, out of line or simply not appear.
Download:

TES4LODGen_3_0_32_EXPERIMENTAL

Installation:

Extract:

TES4LODGen.exe to "<Oblivion>"

Landscape LOD generator tes4ll-v4

Author: Gruftikus and Lightwave
Version: 4.10
Forum Link
Notes: Running will take place at the end of the guide. Be sure to install the MPGUI below.
Download:

Landscape LOD generator 4_10

Installation:

Extract to "<Oblivion>\Data\" folder:

Ini folder

tes4qlod_tex folder

S3TC.EXE

tes4ll.exe

tes4qlod_Oblivion_ltex.dat

VIC32.DLL

Multi Purpose GUI

Author: Gruftikus
Version: 1.22
Forum Link
Notes: This program is used to run the GUI for Tes4ll.
Download:

mpgui_1_22

Installation:

Open archive:

Run: MPGUI-Setup.msi

[Next]

I Agree

[Next] (x4)

[Close]

4GB Patch

Author: Daniel Pistelli
Version: 1.0.0.1
Description: This 4GB patch is for 32-bit executables to use more than the 2.1GB RAM. This patcher adds a LAA(large address aware) flag which raises the RAM limit for Oblivion.exe up to about 3.1GB.
Notes: Only use this if you have 64-bit (x64) Operation System. If you have a 32-bit OS you do not need this.

Only run once. The original "Oblivion.exe" will be renamed to "Oblivion.exe.Backup".
To determine what OS you run, go to:

Control Panel → System and Security → System. Look for System Type.

Installation:

Open the archive:

Run:

4gb_patcher.exe

If you get a security warning, click [Run]

Navigate to <Oblivion>

Select "Oblivion.exe"

[Open]

[OK]

OBSE (Oblivion Script Extender)

Author: Ian Patterson, Stephen Abel, Paul Connelly
Version: 0021
Forum Link
Description:

Quoted text.
— Quotation source

Notes: OBSE is mandatory for this guide. For Steam version, launch Oblivion using the Steam client. For any other version use the obse_loader.exe to launch. You do not need to use obse_loader.exe under normal circumstances.
If OBSE is not running, most mods that require OBSE will bring up a dialogue box saying "OBSE is not working". If that's the case, check if you have enabled 'Steam overlay while ingame'.
Installation:

Extract obse_0021 to <Oblivion>

Data folder

obse_1_2_416.dll

obse_editor.dll

obse_loader.exe

obse_steam_loader.dll

If asked to merge folders Click [Yes]

OBGE Core

Author: Timeslip
Version: v3.1.0.0 RC4
Forum Link
Description: A pretty amazing tool for Oblivion. This is required by some mods in the guide.
Download:

OBGE_v31rc4.exe

Installation:

EXE Install
Run OBGE_v31rc4.exe [Next >] Select I accept the agreement If you want to read some documentation, there is some info on this screen. [Next >] Navigate to "<Oblivion>" Select The standard extender - supporting shaders and effects [Next >] Tick Don't create a Start Menu folder [Next >] [Next >] [Install] If you want to read the documentation, some notes are provided. [Next >] [Finish]

ENBoost Patch

Author: Boris Vorontsov
Version: v0.259
Description: This patch allows Oblivion to use Memory to maximum capability (not the same as 4GB patch). For this guide, we install the patch without graphic changes.
Notes: FPS-Limits are managed by OSR (Oblivion Stutter Remover) or VSync
Download:

ENBoost v0.259 patch for TES Oblivion

Download the configuration files from here

ENBoost 1_0

Installation:

ENBoost v0.259 patch for TES Oblivion

Extract these files to "<Oblivion>"

WrapperVersion:

enblocal.ini

enbhost.exe

d3d9.dll

ENBoost 1_0

Extract these files to "<Oblivion>"

Open the folder that is your GPU Manufacturer

Open the folder that is your OS architecture

enblocal.ini

Open enblocal.ini and adjust following:

[WINDOW]
ForceBorderless=true
ForceBorderlessFullscreen=true

Use the tweaks above to use borderless-fullscreen which is recommended.

TES4Edit

Author: ElminsterAU
Version: 3.0.32EXP
Description: This tool is primary used for cleaning the official DLC's and mods. However, it's also a powerful utility with various other functions such as merged patches and reordering masters.
Notes: For more information, download the FNEdit PDF-Files (applicable to TES4Edit) here.
Download:

TES4Edit_3_0_32_EXPERIMENTAL

Installation:

Create a new folder titled "TES4Edit" without quotes in "<Oblivion>"

Extract the archive and place them in the TES4Edit folder

Cleaning the DLC

This is a required step and should be done regardless of whether you are going to follow this guide or if you are even going to mod your game. Cleaning DLC .esp's and certain mods is critical for creating a stable modded game environment. Template:Notice Small

If you are NOT familiar with cleaning, click me.
Note: Some mods have "UDR(s)" or "ITM(s)" but must not be cleaned. Follow BOSS report unless other wise described for a particular mod.

Reminders are going to be located after installation description of mods that do need cleaning.

"Undelete and Disable References" are referred to as

"UDR(s)"

"Identical to Master" records are referred to as

"ITM(s)"

Oblivion.esm

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DLCShiveringIsles.esp

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DLC Shivering Isles is a dummy-esp and does not need any cleaning. If you attempt to do so anyway, TES4Edit will not do anything.:

DLCHorseArmor.esp

DLCOrrery.esp

DLCVileLair.esp

DLCMehrunesRazor.esp

DLCSpellTomes.esp

DLCThievesDen.esp

DLCBattlehornCastle.esp

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DLCFrostcrag.esp

Template:XEdit

Knights.esp

Template:XEdit

Archive Invalidation

Open TMM

Click [Utilities]

Select Archive Invalidation

Make sure its on "BSA redirection"

[Update now]

[OK]

Close TMM

Downsampling

This is a tweak for mid-high end PCs with respective graphics cards. If you do not believe you can run it then skip this.
Downsampling is when a game is rendered at a greater resolution compared to what it is displayed at.
This is the only way to have downsampling work on AMD but nVidia have other options.
For Example:
I am using a 1920x1080 display on an AMD 6970 but the game is rendered at 3840x2160 because of the engine limitation in a short test I gained a frame which should be incorrect.

The examples used are to show my setup, yours may differ.
In the Oblivion.ini set what resolution you want the game to be rendered at.

iSize W=3840
iSize H=2160

In the ENBLocal.ini

AddDisplaySuperSamplingResolutions=true

Start the game and see if it works. If it doesn't then try boarderless windowed fullsceen.

Known Problems:

Causes textures to appear sparkly.

Mouse in menus is slow

Steam in-game interface has tiny text.

How to add BOSS Rules

Launch BOSS GUI.exe

Located in C:\BOSS\

In BOSS GUI.exe

Click [Edit User Rules]

In the installed plugins list on the right-hand side find the mod that you are trying to sort or copy/paste the mod name from the guide and paste it into the "For" field.

Make sure you include both the name and the .esp at the end.

Check Sort Item

There are two options:

"before" and "after" is to sort by plugin
"top" and "bottom" is to sort by category

The second field is the one that is inline of the button that you had selected

In that field find the category in the "Masterlist" tab or copy/paste what I have on the guide

Click [Create New Rule]

After you are finished adding the rules

Click [Save and Exit]

Run BOSS if you choose to

OBSE Mods

OBSE plugins allow mods to interact in different ways with the game using extended scripting abilities.
Highly Recommended: This entire section can be installed manually.

Required: All Core extenders are mandatory for this guide to work.

OBSE -Elys- Universal Silent Voice

Author: Elys
Version: 0.93
Forum Link
Description: When a character in the game isn't voiced then Oblivion will skip through the dialogue even if there are subtitles. This mod fixes that by placing a blank audio track in place of the voiced dialogue so you are able to read the text dialogue.
Requirements:

OBSE
Enabled subtitles

Download:

OBSE -Elys- Universal Silent Voice v93

Installation:

OBSE -Elys- Universal Silent Voice v93

Extract and place into "<Oblivion>\Data\OBSE\Plugins\"

Blockhead

Author: shadeMe
Version: 9.2
Forum Link
Description: This plugin allows mods to use different headmodels for their Race retexture projects such as OCO (Oblivion Character Overhaul) used in this guide.

Quoted text.
— Quotation source

Requirements:

OBSE

Download:

Blockhead 92

Installation:

Blockhead 92

Extract and place into "<Oblivion>\Data\"

If asked to merge folders click [Yes]

Enhanced Grass

Author: Alenet
Version: 1.1
Forum Link
Requirements:

OBSE

Download:

Enhanced Grass

Installation:

Enhanced Grass

Extract and place into "<Oblivion>\Data\OBSE\Plugins\"

Oblivion Stutter Remover

Author: SkyRanger-1
Version: 4.1.37
Forum Link
Requirements:

OBSE

Download:

OSR_4-1-37

Installation:

OSR_4-1-37

Extract and place into "<Oblivion>"

Navigate to "<Oblivion>\Data\OBSE\Plugins\"

Open sr_Oblivion_Stutter_Remover.ini

Master = {
bReplaceHeap = 1

turn it off (=0) if you experience reoccurring CTDs and/or unusual low FPS rates.

FPS_Management = {
fMaximumFPS = 60
iFPS_Report_Period = 5000

Heap = {
iHeapAlgorithm = 6
iHeapSize = 768

Note: This might work for most users but not for all. If iHeapAlgorithm = (6) doesn't perform well then try (5) and last (2).
Consider to reduceiHeapSize this if experiencing crashes at startup or other weirdness. Max 1024, default 450.

ConsCribe

Author: shadme
Version: 1.0
Forum Link
Description:

Quoted text.
— Quotation source

This plugin logs all console output to text files for later reviewing, including those typed in by the player. It removes the need for modders to adopt independent logging functions. This is needed for the Userinterface Section.

Requirements:

OBSE

Download:

ConScribe 100

Installation:

ConScribe 100

Extract and place into "<Oblivion>\Data\"

If asked to merge folders click [Yes]

MenuQue - OBSE Plugin

Author: kyoma
Version: v16b
Forum Link
Description: MenuQue extends Oblivions game-engine to deal with various additions/changes to the User Interface, Skills, Fonts and more.
Requirements:

OBSE

Download:

MenuQue v16b

Installation:

MenuQue v16b

Extract and place into "<Oblivion>"

If asked to merge folders click [Yes]

NifSE

Author: DragoonWraith
Version: 1.1
Forum Link
Notes: Required for most Combat Overhauls.
Requirements:

OBSE

Download:

NifSE v1_1 Release

Installation:

NifSE v1_1 Release

Extract:

"NifSE v1_1 Release-21292.7z\NifSE Release\" to "<Oblivion>\Data\"

shadeMe

Author: shadeMe
Version: 3.5
Forum Link
Notes: I used it before. I preferred ENB shadows but ENB shadows have blur which can make a few texture look terrible.
Requirements:

OBSE

Download:

shadeMe 35

Installation:

shadeMe 35

Extract and place into "<Oblivion>\Data\"

If asked to merge folders click [Yes]

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Oblivion - Enhanced Camera

Author: LogicDragon
Version: 1.4a
Forum Link
Description: Replaces the first person camera with third person and then moving the camera into a first person view. I like the idea and thought others would. This is my replacement for the leg view that should be part of the Deadly Reflex combat mod that is later in the guide. I'll add the recommended leg mod later.
Notes: I included because I like the idea but if you occasionally experience motion sickness in games I highly recommend not using it. Even I get a little ill after using it and I don't get motion sick.
Requirements:

OBSE

Download:

Enhanced Camera

Installation:

Enhanced Camera

Extract and place into "<Oblivion>\Data\"

If asked to merge folders click [Yes]

AddActorValues

Author: JRoush
Version: 1.beta5b
Forum Link
Requirements:

OBSE

Download:

AddActorValues

Installation:

AddActorValues

Extract

"AddActorValues-33248.rar\Oblivion" to "<Oblivion>"

If asked to merge folders click [Yes]

This is a good time to back up the entire Oblivion Install

Why?

Because everything is set up. If you screw up down the road then uninstall all the active mods, replace all the Oblivion folders including my games and the Oblivion Installation folder.

Its better to archive the folders afterward to prevent from accidentally moving the files rather than copy from a backup folder verse archive.

No, Really, Do it.

YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED

OBGE Effects

OBGE Standalone Effects

Version: v3.1.0.0 RC3
Forum Link
Notes: You can use the menu ingame to edit what Effects you want.
Requirements:

OBGE

Download:

OBGE_Effects_v31rc3-BAIN.7z

Installation:

OBGE_Effects_v31rc3-BAIN.7z

Sub-Packages:

Check:

00 Base

02 Support Plugin

04 Compatibility

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

OBGE.esp

OBGE Liquid Water

Author: Tomerk
Version: 2.1rc
Forum Link
Notes: Superseded Enhanced Water
Requirements:

OBGE

Download:

OBGE_LW_v21rc4-BAIN.7z

Installation:

Template:Bug

OBGE_LW_v21rc4-BAIN.7z

Sub-Packages:

Check:

00 Base

01 Shaders - Standard

03 Plugins - Oblivion

05 Settings - Oblivion

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

OBGE - Liquid Water.esp

OBGE Skin

Version: v3.1.0.0 RC1
Forum Link
Requirements:

OBGE

Download:

OBGE_Skin_v31rc1-BAIN.7z

OBGE Physically Correct Sky

Version: v3.1.0.0 RC4
Forum Link
Notes: May need to be moved to a later point in the install. After all sun retextures.
Some report that this is incompatible with All Natural.
Requirements:

OBGE

Download:

OBGE_PCS_v31rc4-BAIN.7z

OBGE Parallax Occlusion Mapping

Version: v3.1.0.0 RC1
Forum Link
Requirements:

OBGE

Download:

OBGE_POM_v31rc1-BAIN.7z

OBGE Linear/Luminance HDR

Version: v3.1.0.0 RC2
Forum Link
Requirements:

OBGE

Download:

OBGE_LHDR_v31rc2-BAIN.7z

Recommended shaderlist.txt Edits

Shader Effects Information
Navigate to "<Oblivion>\Data\Shaders\"

[Lighting]
Godrays06.fx=1
LightShafts_PCS.fx=1

[Filtering]
MFXAA.fx=1

Recommended OBGE.ini Edits

OBGE.ini is in the same location as Oblivion.ini Navigate to "<(My)Documents>\My Games\Oblivion\"
These may revert back to original values if OBGE Standalone Effects are Annealed or Reinstalled.
OBGE.ini

[ScreenBuffers]
iReflectionMapSize=2048

I would recommend a value between vanilla (256) and 2k (2048).
Personally I use 2048 because it removes the terrible vanilla reflection quality.

[Textures]
fSamplerLODBias=-1

This changes the LOD bias for textures. I recommend anywhere between 0 to -1.
I'll provide comparison images soon

Fixes

UOP - Unofficial Oblivion Patch

Author: Quarn, Kivan and Arthmoor
Version: 3.5.1
Description: Unofficial Patches are a must; they fix literally ten-thousands of bugs in the original game that were never addressed by Bethesda.
Download: Unofficial Oblivion Patch
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check All except UOP Vampire Aging & Face Fix.esp

If warned about .dll, click [Yes]

Unofficial Shivering Isles Patch

Author: Quarn, Kivan and Arthmoor
Version: 1.5.5
Requirements: Unofficial Oblivion Patch
Download: Unofficial Shivering Isles Patch
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check All

Unofficial Official Mods Patch

Author: Quarn and Kivan and Arthmoor
Version: 20
Requirements: Unofficial Oblivion Patch
Download: Unofficial Official Mods Patch
Notes: DLCThieves Den – Unofficial Patch – SSSB.esp should only be activated for a new savegame.
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check All

BASH Tags:
DLCFrostcrag - Unofficial Patch.esp:

REMOVE:

C.Climate

C.Light

Summon Dremora Lord Saved

Author: DemonLord7654
Version: 1.0
Description: The Bruma Mages guild is the only one who sells the spell Summon Dremora Lord. If you didn't pay attention, later in the game you won't be able to purchase this spell. This mod adds the spell to Mystic Emporium and the Mages Guild in Skingrad.
Download: Summon Dremora Lord Saved

BASH Tags:
Summon Dremora Lord Saved.esp:

ADD:

Actors.Spells

BOSS Masterlist Update Required:

Summon Dremora Lord Saved.esp BOTTOM DLC 4

Disappearing Grass Fix for Oblivion and Nehrim

Author: Xerus
Version: 1.0
Description: This mod fixes the disappearing act that grass has over time.
Download: Disappearing Grass Fix
Notes: Do Not Install if using Enhanced Grass because this fix is included.
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check: GrassFix.esp

Uncheck NehrimGrassFix.esp

Elz - No Floating Weapon

Author: Elzee
Version: 1.0.2
Description: Fixes the floating weapon issue upon death of a NPC.
Requirements: OBSE
Download: Elz - No Floating Weapon

BOSS Masterlist Update Required:

Elz - No Floating Weapon.esp BOTTOM DLC 4

Lynges Unlimited Death Reload Time

Author: Martin Lynge -CapoeiristaDK-
Version: 1.0
Description: After dying, your game won't reload the latest save. This helps prevent save corruption.
Download: LyngesUnlimitedDeathReloadTime
Notes: After dying, please close and restart Oblivion rather than loading the save without restarting. This mod will be made redundant when patching is included.

Streamline

Author: Jaga
Version: 3.1 + Patch
Download: Streamline 31 BAIN and Streamline 31 Patch Bain
Notes: A lot of configuration is needed for this to operate properly. I will try my best to understand this utility.

Make sure Oblivion.ini is set to read-only. Streamline WILL make edits to it.

Installation:

Recommended:

To either:

Install this manually. Remember in the future if you happen to need to reinstall from the backup that this wasn't included in either the backup archive nor the Installers.
Make the ini edit directly in the Streamline 31 BAIN archive.

Place the mods into BAIN
Streamline 31 BAIN

Sub-Packages:

Check:

Core

Streamline 31 Patch Bain:

Sub-Packages:

Check:

Core

Location SL.ini

Open Streamline Installer in Wyre Bash

Navigate to <Oblivion>\Data\Streamline\INI Files OR <mod archive location>\00 Core\Streamline\INI Files

Open SL.ini

Configuring of SL.ini

set SLv.Purging               to       0  ; Turn on Streampurge?  (cache purging)
set SLv.FPSsmoothing          to       1  ; Turn on Streamsmooth? (FPS smoothing)
set SLv.Streamsaving          to       0  ; Turn on Streamsaving? (timed autosaves)
set SLv.Streamsight           to       0  ; Turn on Streamsight?  (FPS enhancer)

I don't know the effects of Purging other than LOD issues. Un-likely to include.
Note: Streamsmoothing May make edits to your ini
I haven't taken a look at Streamsaving. Likely to include.
I think Streamsight may cause crashes. Likely to include.

set SLv.maxVLOD               to     100  ; Highest overall level of detail (%)
                                         ;  Default: 100    (Max: 100)
set SLv.minVLOD               to      20  ; Lowest overall level of detail (%)
                                         ;  Default:  0     (Min: 0)

If you plan to use All Weather then this is required

set SLv.WeatherUnsticker      to       0  ; Leave set at 1 unless you use a
                                         ;  scripted weather mod

If you want an specific FOV set then use the following:
Note: A higher FOV value can make gameplay more comfortable.
Recommended values: 75 - 110

Hishutup: I use 100 on a 21.5" 1080p monitor because I like high FOV, you may not.

set SLv.slFOVauto             to       1  ; Can Streamline automatically alter FOV?
set SLfov                     to     XXX  ; Field of View (FOV) Angle desired

User Interface

You can chose between two different layouts of DarNified UI that get rid of the xBox interface and converts it to be more PC-like.

Required: Uncheck 'read-only' in the properties of Oblivion.ini

What's the difference?
Options	Hishutup's Recommendation: DarkUId DarN	Red's Recommendation: DarNified UI	Vanilla
Customization
Items Menu
Map

Start Here

Guided Install - New and not ready

UI Loading Screens

For DarNified UI

For DarkUId DarN

Trollf Style Series

Vanilla

Atmospheric Style

Trollf Style Series

Vanilla

Loading Screens Themed Replacer

Author: Trollf
Version: 1.0
Requirements: DarNified UI
Download:

LoadingScreens

Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

LoadingScreens.esp

Loading Screens Themed Replacer SI

Author: Trollf
Version: 1.0
Requirements: DarNified UI
Download:

LoadingScreensSI

Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

LoadingScreensSI.esp

Loading Screens Themed AddOn and DevKit

Author: Trollf
Version: 1.0
Requirements: DarNified UI
Download:

LoadingScreensThemedAddOn

Notes: There is a merged plugin of AddOn+Base+SI but BCFs do not seem to work in Wrye Bash at this point in time
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

LoadingScreensAddOn.esp

Atmospheric Dark UI Loading Screens

Author: Galahaut and Vacuity
Version: 4.05
Requirements: DarkUId DarN
Download:

Atmospheric Loading Screens 4_05

Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

Atmospherice Loading Screens - Random Quotes

Themed Loading Screens for Dark UI

Author: khalim19
Version: 2.1
Requirements: DarkUI'd DarN
Download:

TLS for Dark UI - Replacer
TLS for Dark UI - SI Replacer
TLS for Dark UI - AddOn
TLS - DarkUId DarN Compatibility Patch

Installation:

TLS for Dark UI - Replacer

Esp/m Filter:

Un-Check ALL

TLS for Dark UI - SI Replacer

Esp/m Filter:

Un-Check ALL

TLS for Dark UI - AddOn

Sub-Packages:

Check:

00 Core

03 AddOn + Base + SI

UI Install instructions

For DarNified UI

For DarkUId DarN

DarNified UI

Author: DarN
Version: 1.3.2
Download: DarNified UI 132 OMOD
Notes: This can be a complicated install. I tried to make sure that it was painfully described.

Check to make sure that Windows didn't change the extension from .omod to .zip.
If so change it so that the file extension is .omod. If a dialogue box appears Click [Yes].
Make sure your Oblivion.ini is NOT set to read-only.

Installation:

OMOD Installer
In Wrye Bash
Select Monitor External Installation
In TMM
[Load] Navigate to DarNified UI 1.3.2.omod Select DarNified UI [Activate]
What's your name
Type the name of your character
Choose installation method
Recommended	Not Recommended
Install Everything	Select Components
Select the custom options you wish to install in the list to the left
Recommended	Not Recommended
Custom Font 1 Colored Local Map No Quest Added popup	Choose your own options
Custom Font 1
Recommended	Choose your own options
Knights_Quest_36	Choose your own options
Select the font size you wish to install in the list to the left
Recommended	Choose this if you want slightly smaller subtitles
Large	Normal
Modifying the ini
[OK]
Warning
(Hold Ctrl) and Click [Yes]
Close TMM

In Wrye Bash
[OK] Check All [Create Project] "DarNified UI"
Recommended to back up Oblivion.ini Then set Oblivion.ini to read-only

DarkUId DarN

Author: Gothic251
Version: 1.6
Description: This is a merge of DarkUI by Darkbirdy and DarNified UI by DarN
Download: DarkUId DarN 16 OMOD Version
Notes: This can be a complicated install. I tried to make sure that it was painfully described.

Check to make sure that Windows didn't change the extension from .omod to .zip.
If so change it so that the file extension is .omod. If a dialogue box appears Click [Yes].
Make sure your Oblivion.ini is NOT set to read-only.

Installation:

OMOD Installer
In Wrye Bash
Select Monitor External Installation
In TMM
[Load] Navigate to DarkUId DarN 16 OMOD Version-11280.zip Select Dark UI'd DarN [Activate]
What's your name
Type the name of your character
Choose installation method
Recommended	Not Recommended
Install Everything	Select Components
Select the custom options you wish to install in the list to the left
Recommended	Not Recommended
Custom Font Atmospheric Loading Screens Colored Local Map No Quest Added popup	Choose your own options
Custom Font 1
Recommended	Choose your own options
Knights_Quest_36	Choose your own options
Select the font size you wish to install in the list to the left
Recommended	Choose this if you want slightly smaller subtitles
Large	Normal
Modifying the ini
[OK]
Warning
(Hold Ctrl) and Click [Yes]
Close TMM

In Wrye Bash
[OK] Check All [Create Project] "DarkUId DarN"
Recommended to back up Oblivion.ini Then set Oblivion.ini to read-only

Hishutup's Recommendation

Atmospheric Dark UI Loading Screens

Author: Galahaut and Vacuity
Version: 4.05
Requirements: DarkUId DarN
Download: Atmospheric Loading Screens 4_05
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

Atmospherice Loading Screens - Random Quotes

DarkUId DarN

Author: Gothic251
Version: 1.6
Description: This is a merge of DarkUI by Darkbirdy and DarNified UI by DarN
Download: DarkUId DarN 16 OMOD Version
Notes: This can be a complicated install. I tried to make sure that it was painfully described.

Check to make sure that Windows didn't change the extension from .omod to .zip.
If so change it so that the file extension is .omod. If a dialogue box appears Click [Yes].
Make sure your Oblivion.ini is NOT set to read-only.

Installation:

OMOD Installer
In Wrye Bash
Select Monitor External Installation
In TMM
[Load] Navigate to DarkUId DarN 16 OMOD Version-11280.zip Select Dark UI'd DarN [Activate]
What's your name
Type the name of your character
Choose installation method
Recommended	Not Recommended
Install Everything	Select Components
Select the custom options you wish to install in the list to the left
Recommended	Not Recommended
Custom Font Atmospheric Loading Screens Colored Local Map No Quest Added popup	Choose your own options
Custom Font 1
Recommended	Choose your own options
Knights_Quest_36	Choose your own options
Select the font size you wish to install in the list to the left
Recommended	Choose this if you want slightly smaller subtitles
Large	Normal
Modifying the ini
[OK]
Warning
(Hold Ctrl) and Click [Yes]
Close TMM

In Wrye Bash
[OK] Check All [Create Project] "DarkUId DarN"
Recommended to back up Oblivion.ini Then set Oblivion.ini to read-only

Red's Recommendation (NOT UPDATED YET)
DarNified UI Author: DarN Version: v132 Download: BCF-File Loading Screens Addon Loading Screens Themed Replacer, v1.0 by Trollf Loading Screens Themed Replacer SI, v1.0 by Trollf Loading Screens Themed Replacer Addon, v1.0 by Trollf - download LoadingScreensThemedAddOn only Installation: Drag and drop the Loading Screens Themed Replacer into Bain Esp/m Filter: Uncheck 'LoadingScreen.esp' Install Drop Loading Screen Themed Replacer SI into Bain. Esp/m Filter: Uncheck 'LoadingScreenSI.esp' Install Drop Loading Screen Themed Replacer Addon into Bain. Drop the BCF file into <SteamApps>\common\Oblivion Mods\Bain Installers\Bain Converters. Back in Bain: Right-click the mod 'Conversion' → 'Apply' → select the BCF. Highlight the new archive. Sub Packages: Check '00 Core' and '02 AddOn+Base+SI' Esp/m Filter: Uncheck 'LoadingScreensAddon.esp' Install Download DarNified UI OMOD version and extract the DarNified UI archive to the same location. In Wrye Bash right-click the bar that is underneath the tabs Select Monitor External Installation... [OK] Run TMM: [Load] -> 'DarNified UI 1.3.2.OMOD' [Activate] Type the name of your character [OK] Select 'Install Everything' Hold (CTRL) Select 'Trollf Loading Menu' Select 'Colored Local Map' Select (Optional) 'No Quest Added Popup' [OK] Select 'Large' [OK] Press (CTRL) + [Yes] [Overwrite all with new mod files] [OK] Close TMM Back in Wrye Bash: [OK] Select All Type "DarNified UI v132" [OK]

Skill Perk Descriptions

Author: Alek
Version: 1.1
Description: This mod adds perk descriptions to the UI. Now you are capable of seeing which skill level offers you what abilities. It uses the background and font of whatever UI you have installed.
Download: Skill_Perk_Descriptions_1_1

SpewBoys Shivering Isles Map II

Author: SpewBoy
Version: 1
Download: SBs SI Map II RAR

Dynamic Map

Author: TheNiceOne
Version: 2.1.1
Description: This amazing mod adds Zoom-functions to the general map of Cyrodiil. It offers also support for some of the quest mods used in the modules.
Download: Dynamic Map 2_1_1
Notes: At this time, Shivering Isles are not (yet) supported.
Installation:

Sub Packages:

00 Core

01 Color Map

Open Dynamic Map base.ini found in <Oblivion>\Data\Ini and attach the zoom functions to the mouse-wheel:

set tnoDM.zoomIn to 264
set tnoDM.zoomOut to 265

Resetting the map remains key 3

MiniMap - Reboot

Author: Kyoma
Version: 1.2.0
Description: This adds a 'modern' mini-map to the right top corner of the screen, showing where you are. It comes with extra functions:

The controls are on the keypad section of the keyboard.

"*" is to change views.

"+" zoom in

"-" zoom out

Download: MiniMap v1x2x0

RefScope

Author: Wyzard
Version: 2.1.2
Description: To use this wonderful little tool hold 'X' on a particular object/item/person, it should then glow a pale yellow. Press [Activate] and a dialogue box will pop up telling you all about that particular object/item/person. While in game you can find where a particular object or item came from. This helps with debugging and troubleshooting.
Download: RefScope 2_1_2

HUD Status Bars at Oblivion

Author: TheNiceOne
Version: 5.3.2
Description: This supports several other mods adding status bars to the HUD. Changes the Vanilla bars to something more useful. And - the best - you can create your own bars, too. Though, for this guide, we keep it simple. "However that is, feel free to dive into the documentation and create your very own, personal HUD!" - Red.
Installation:

Sub Packages:

Check:

00 Core

01 Vanilla Style

11 Optional DarNified Compass

If using DarkUId DarN

Sub Packages:

Check:

10 - optional compass HUD base - (Dark) DarN

Optional: To set your compass to the top of the screen

Browse to <Oblivion>\Data\ini

Open 'HUD Status Bars - base.ini'

set tnoHSB.compass_y to 0.5

For extra space between the top of the screen and the compass:

set tnoHSB.compass_y to 2.0

DarNified Config Addon

Author: KyoParadox
Version: 1.4
Requirements: ConScribe
Description: This allows both DarNified UI and DarkUid DarN settings to remain permanent after you've done the configuration ingame. Even if you switch between DarNified UI and DarkUId DarN the settings will be preserved as long you keep the mod active.
Download: DarNifiedUI Config Addon v1x4

Vacuity

Author: shadeMe
Version: FiNAL
Download: Vacuity 03
Notes: If you were to find the extra text that a bit too excessive, you can toggle the gold icon instead by committing the following line in the console - set zzVacuityCoreQ.sShowGoldIcon to 1
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

Vacuity.esp

Optional: Startup Oblivion

This may be done at the end of the guide. Run Oblivion if you want to test the installation at this point.

Recommended Check read-only in the properties of Oblivion.ini.

In Wrye Bash change to 'Mods' (Bash) tab.

Open Boss, make sure Oblivion is selected in the drop down menu

Run: BOSS oh wait... you did edit the user rules mentioned above, right?

Close after done

Back in Wrye Bash:

Make sure load order has changed.

Right-click 'Bashed Patch,0.esp' and select Rebuild Patch... You can select Rebuild Patch (CBash *BETA) if you know, what you are doing!

[OK] to disable mods prior to patching

Browse in the resulting window to Tweaks: Misc and select DarNified Books

Add the Bash Tag to 'Summon Dremora Lord Saved.esp' mentioned above.

Leave rest on default

[Build Patch] This may takes a while

Click [OK] and again [OK] to activate the Bashed Patch

Now startup Oblivion through Steam, load a clean (Vanilla) save and check the UI. If anything is wrong, you might missed a detail while installing. If everything is allright, proceed with the guide.

Switching between DarkUId DarN and DarNified UI

Make sure, [read-only] is unchecked in your Oblivion.ini.

You may want to backup your HUD Status Bars ini files prior to this.

Your individual configuration of the UI will be preserved as long you keep 'DarNified Config Addon' activated.

First time switch:

Open Wrye Bain

Uninstall (NOT delete):

all mods related to current installed recommendation

Open TMM

Deactivate the related OMOD(s) (NOT delete)

Exit TMM

Install either recommendation you want to switch to following the guide above

Anneal 'HUD Status Bars' with correct Sub Packages checked

Check read-only in your Oblivion.ini

Run Boss and rebuild bashed patch.

Future switches:

Open Wrye (Do not use Monitor external installation!)

Uninstall (NOT delete):

all mods related to current installed recommendation

In TMM

Deactivate all related OMOD(s) (NOT delete)

Activate the OMOD(s) in the right order related to the recommendation you switch to

Exit TMM

In Wrye Bain

Install the mods in the right order related to the recommendation you switch to

Anneal 'HUD Status Bar' with correct subpackages

Check read-only in your Oblivion.ini

Run Boss and rebuild bashed patch.

Conflicting Textures

Really Textured Normal Maps for Vanilla - BAINs

Author: Jarod
Version: 1.1
Description: A mod that covers it all: landscape, clutter, armor, weapons... - you name it. In this guide used as basis retexture mod.
Download: Really Textured Normal Maps Part 1 BAIN, Really Textured Normal Maps Part 2 BAIN, and Really Textured Normal Maps SI BAIN
Installation:

Really Textured Normal Maps Part 1 BAIN

Sub-Packages:

Check All

Really Textured Normal Maps Part 2 BAIN

Sub-Packages:

Check All

Really Textured Normal Maps SI BAIN

Sub-Packages:

Check All

Alternative Textures to QTP3 - Not Ready
Don't download any mods that are related to QTP3.
Darooz bruma1_5 Author: Darooz Version: 1.5 Installation: (if needed) Notes: (if needed) <short description>
better cathedrals Author: xrayy Version: 1.6 Installation: Download: better cathedrals and awls window more res package Notes: (if needed) <short description>
Cheydinhal retexture Author: Lougian Version: 1.0 Installation: (if needed) Notes: (if needed) <short description>
Imperial City HD Author: amnes Version: 1.0 Installation: Download: Imperial City HD Notes: (if needed) <short description>
Koldorns Sewer Textures 2 Author: Koldorn Version: 1.0 Installation: Download: Koldorns Sewer Textures 2 and Koldorns Sewer Textures 2 v1_1 Notes: (if needed) <short description>
Ayleid ruins retexture Author: Lougian Version: 1.0 Installation: (if needed) Notes: (if needed) <short description>
Forts Ruins exteriors retexture Author: Lougian Version: 1.0 Installation: (if needed) Notes: (if needed) <short description>
AmpolX Textures 1.0 Author: AmpolX Version: 1.0 Installation: Download: AmpolX Repackaged BAIN.7z Sub-Packages: Check All Except: 00 AmpolX Repackaged Documentation 20 Cheydinhal Textures Notes: (if needed) <short description>
Landscape HD Author: amnes Version: 1.1 Installation: Download: Landscape HD and 1dot1 Notes: (if needed) <short description>

Qarls TP3 for NMM

Author: Qarl
Version: 1.3
Description:

Quoted text.
— Quotation source

Download: Quarl's Texture Pack III for NMM
Notes: For reference: this is a Bain-friendly repack of QTP3 including Update 1.3 found here.

QTP Custom Road Textures - and more

Author: _pk
Version: 1.0
Description: Contains replacers for QTP3's rocks, roads and beach.
Installation:

Sub-Packages:

Check all 02.* folders

QTP UOP350 Compability Patch

Author: Quarn, Kivan and Arthmoor
Version: 3.4.2
Description: Qarl's Texture Pack 3 uses the mesh corrections from the Unofficial Oblivion Patch 1.61. This patch updates this to 3.5.0 UOP.
Requirements: Qarls TP3 for NMM
Download: QTP3 UOP350 Compatibility Patch

Bomret Texture Pack for Shivering Isles

Author: Bomret
Version: 1.0
Description: Just like Qarls Texture Pack this is just as amazing but for the Shivering Isle expansion.
Notes: Scroll down for the English description on the homepage linked above. Download-button on the bottom.

Graphic Improvement Project

Author: Ferretmyster
Version: v3.1
Download: Anything Improved 3, Patched textures, Better canopy shadows and SSAO texture, Better Waterfall, sharper ayleid textures and Ayleid Ruins distant texture

Major Overhauls

This section is not something you install and then remove the next. Once you start, you are committed.

Start Here

FCOM is going to be the only available one for quite some time.

Compatibility Chart
Color Key
Same Mod		Included		Compatible		May or May NOT Be Compatible
AT THIS POINT IN TIME ONLY USE FCOM
X	FCOM Convergence	Oscuro's Oblivion Overhaul	Francescos Creatures and Items	Oblivion War Cry New Dimension	Marts Monster Mod	Maskar's Oblivion Overhaul	TIE - Tamriel Immersion Experience
FCOM Convergence
Oscuro's Oblivion Overhaul
Francescos Creatures and Items
Oblivion War Cry New Dimension
Marts Monster Mod
Maskar's Oblivion Overhaul
TIE - Tamriel Immersion Experience

FCOM Convergence

FCOM Reference Guide

OOO (Oscuro's_Oblivion_Overhaul)

Author:
Version: 1.35
Download: OOO135.zip, OOO135BSA.7z, OOO MIssing Icons.7z, Harvest_Flora_v3_0_1.zip
Installation:

OOO135:

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

Oscuro's_Oblivion_Overhaul.esm

Oscuro's_Oblivion_Overhaul.esp

Harvest_Flora_v3_0_1:

Esp/m Filter:

Check All

Oscuro's_Oblivion_Overhaul.esm

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Oscuro's_Oblivion_Overhaul.esp

Template:XEdit

Harvest [Flora] - Shivering Isles.esp

Template:XEdit

Harvest [Flora] - DLCFrostcrag.esp

Template:XEdit
BASH Tags:
Oscuro's_Oblivion_Overhaul.esm:

REMOVE:

Relations

Francescos Creatures and Items - V5

Author: Francesco and SomeWelshGuy
Version: 5.0B2
Download: Francescos Creatures and Items - V5B1 and Francescos Creatures and Items - V5B2 Update
Notes: Don't mess with the Sub-Packages or Esp/m Filter because they are already selected for FCOM. If you want a list to Check off then at the end of this section.
Installation:

Francescos Creatures and Items - V5B1:

Wizard
Welcome to Francesco's Creature and Items BAIN installation
You can read these Options to know more about this mod
Do you want to install the Shivering Isles version of the mod
Recommended	Not Recommended
Yes, I want the SI version	No, I do not want the SI version
Are you installing this as part of an FCOM install
Recommended	Not Recommended
Yes, I am installing FCOM	No, I am not installing FCOM
As part of your FCOM install, the following options will all be installed automatically
You can review what is going to be installed here
As part of your FCOM install, you are able to choose the following optional extras
Recommended	Not Recommended
Un-Check: Chance of More Enemies	Check: Chance of More Enemies
The installer script has finished, and will apply the following settings
Check: Apply these selections Install this package [Finish]

Francescos Creatures and Items - V5B2 Update

Sub-Packages:

Check:

Francesco's Creatures and Items Resources.esp

WarCryEv

Author:
Version:
Download: WarCryEv.7z and Oblivion WarCry EV Opti.7z
Installation:

WarCryEv:

Esp/m Filter:

Check: All

Oblivion WarCry EV.esp

Template:XEdit
BASH Tags:
Oblivion WarCry EV.esp:

REMOVE:

Actors.DeathItem

MMM (Martigen's Monster Mod)

Author:
Version: 3.8
Download: MMM38.rar and MMM38BSA.7z
Notes: There is many different configurations to tailor to ones liking. This is a basic configuration to work with FCOM.
Installation:

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 - 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 - RadiantAITweaks.esp

Mart's Monster Mod - Shivering Ises.esp

MMM38BSA:

The BSA file name MUST be renamed to "FCOM_Convergence_MartsMonsterMod" without quotes.

Mart's Monster Mod - More Wilderness Life No Gates.esp

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Mart's Monster Mod - Hunting & Crafting.esp

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Bob's Armory Oblivion

Author:
Version:
Download: Bob's Armory Oblivion.7z and FCOMBob's Armory Oblivion Opti.7z
Installation:

Bob's Armory Oblivion:

Esp/m Filter:

Check: All

FCOM Convergence

Author: Team FCOM
Version: 1.0
Download: FCOM Convergence 1.00.7z, FCOM_Convergence.7z and FCOM RealSwords Resources.7z
Installation:

FCOM Convergence 1.00:

Esp/m Filter:

Check: Select all except FCOM_SpawnRates*

Check: FCOM_SpawnRatesReduced.esp

FCOM_Convergence.esp

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FCOM Optional Add-Ons

Author: Team FCOM
Version: 1.0
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.
Installation:

Oscuro's Oblivion Overhaul

Oscuros Oblivion Overhaul
Oscuros Oblivion Overhaul Version 135 Author: Sotobrastos dev_akm MadCat 221 MiSP Team Alpha Version: 1.35 Download: OOO135, OOO135BSA, OOO Missing Icons, Harvest_Flora_v3_0_1 and OOO-Add-ons Installation: OOO135 Esp/m Filter: Check: Oscuro's_Oblivion_Overhaul.esm Oscuro's_Oblivion_Overhaul.esp Harvest_Flora_v3_0_1 Esp/m Filter: Check All Oscuro's_Oblivion_Overhaul.esm Template:XEdit Oscuro's_Oblivion_Overhaul.esp Template:XEdit Harvest [Flora] - Shivering Isles.esp Template:XEdit Harvest [Flora] - DLCFrostcrag.esp Template:XEdit

Francescos Creatures and Items

Francescos Creatures and Items
X

Oblivion War Cry New Dimension

Oblivion War Cry New Dimension
X

Marts Monster Mod

Marts Monster Mod
X

Maskar's Oblivion Overhaul

Maskar's Oblivion Overhaul
X

TIE - Tamriel Immersion Experience

TIE - Tamriel Immersion Experience
X

Patches Between Overhauls

Patch Table
Insert ridiculously large patching table

Landscape, Cities & Caves

Cave textures at Oblivion

Author: jaassu
Version: 1.02
Description: This imports CaBaL's amazing Skyrim aMidianBorn Cave retextures to Oblivion. It looks like the caves should have always been that way.
Download: cave_textures

Arena HD

Author: amnes
Version: 1.5
Download: Arena HD

Cloud Ruler Temple HD

Author: anmes
Version: 1.0
Download: Cloud Ruler Temple HD

Oblivion Realm - HD

Author: amnes
Version: 1.0
Download: Oblivion Realm HD

Real Wood Road Signs

Author: Varacolaci
Version: 1.0
Download: Real Wood Road Signs Full

Statues HD

Author: anmes
Version: 1.0
Download: Statues HD

Mesh Improvement Project

Author: InsanitySorrow
Version: 1.3
Description: WIP - replaces various meshes and some textures that looked out of place in Vanilla Oblivion.
Download: Mesh Improvement Project
Notes: SignPostCity.nif seems to be broken and needs to be removed before installing this mod.
Installation:

Open archive and go to Meshes\Clutter\Signs

Right-click SignPostCity.nif and select Delete

Exit

Unique Signs

Author: Khavaz
Version: 1.0
Description: Changes Oblivion's signs to be unique and memorable.
Download: Unique Signs
Installation: Download and install mainfile

Distant Landscape Textures

Koldorns LOD Noise Replacer

Author: Koldorn
Version: 1.3
Description: Changes noise for a better visual experience if looking far outdoors with minimal performance impact.
Download: KoldornsLODnoiseReplacer
Installation:

Sub-Packages:

Select Medium

Deathb0rns Modified Qarls LOD Normal Maps

Author: Deathb0rn
Version: 1.1
Description: Better looking LOD for QTP3
Download: DMQL-Normal_Maps_2048

Flora, Grass and Water

NOTE: CHOOSE ONE PACK.

Recommended Pack

Enhanced Vegetation

Author: LprMan
Version: 1.1
Description: This adds better distant, scaled trees and scrubs, swaying grass meeting your timescale.
Download: Enhanced Vegetation - Plugins v1dot1 and Enhanced Vegetation - High Res Textures v1dot1
Notes: If you plan to use mods that do alter timescale, take the appropiate subpackage from the plugin - the one nearest to your timescale. Needs to run TES4LODgen.exe
Installation:

Enhanced Vegetation - Plugins:

Sub-Package:

Check:

timescale 30

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

Check only: Enhanced Vegetation 100%.esp

Enhanced Vegetation - Darker Trunks

Author: Xtudo
Version: 1.2
Download: High Res textures

Harvest Flora

Author: Quarn and Dejunai
Version: 3.0.1
Description: Plants will now change their appearance once you harvest them.
Download:
Notes: Boss will report, you have version 3.0.0 installed and wants you to use 3.0.1. You are using the right version.

If you have previously installed this from the FCOM section then ignore this version.

Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check All

Harvest [Flora] - Shivering Isles.esp Template:XEdit Harvest [Flora] - DLCFrostcrag.esp Template:XEdit

Improved Doors & Flora

Author: Mikal33
Version: 1.0
Download: Improved Doors and Flora and IDFUpdate

Improved Trees and Flora

Author: Mikal33
Version: 1.0
Download: Improved Trees and Flora

Improved Trees and Flora 2

Author: Mikal33
Version: 2.0
Download: Improved Trees and Flora 2, ITF2Update, and ITFBark2012

Improved Flora Harvest Fix

Author: Xerus
Version: 1.0
Description: Fixes a small issue on Primel and Lady's Mantle not showing the correct textures after harvesting if both Improved Trees & Flora and Harvest Flora is installed.
Download: Improved Flora Harvest Fix

The Imperial Ecology - All In One - BAIN

Author: Discovery1
Version: 3.00
Download: The Imperial Ecology - All In One - BAIN
Installation:

Wizard.txt
Choose one as your base package
Recommended	Choose your own base package
v3 - Verdant Anthesis	Choose your own base package
Optional Packages
Recommended	Choose your own style
Check only v2 mossy blackwood trees v3 Ecology for a mad god v3 shrubs v3 snowgum tree v3 tredwodar ivy with pseudo shadowing and mossy bark v3 treeswampcypress with mossy bark and shadowing improved v3 weeping willow v4 cat tails	Choose your own style
Verdant Anthesis The Imerial Ecology v3 offers shrubs texture replacers in two qualities
Recommended	Performance version
High Resolution	Medium Resolution
Option for weeping willow
Recommended	Performance version
High Rez	Medium Rez
The installer script has finished, and will apply the following settings
Check: Apply these selections Install this package [Finish]

Oblivion Grass Overhaul

Author: Ferretmyster
Version: v4.0
Description: This is a mix of Brittany's Lush and Gaudy Floriana, QTP3 and redone ground-textures.
Download: Oblivion Grass Overhaul and Patch
Notes: This will overwrite a lot grass/landscape textures which is okay.
Installation:

Oblivion Grass Overhaul:

Esp/m Filter

Check:

Grass Overhaul.esp

BOSS Masterlist Update Required:

Grass Overhaul.esp TOP Quests and Locations 4

Evandars Snow Texture Replacer

Author: Evandar
Version: v13
Description: Replaces ice and snow in Cyrodiil
Download: Evandars Snow Texture Replacer 13

Lush & Gaudy Pack - do not use in current state
Keep in mind most of these mods were done by one person.
This pack is compatible with some parts of the other but most of these mods will clash with what Oblivion was designed around.
Notice: With many of the listed mods there are problems with variety, collision, clashing, etc. I haven't yet tested test nor have I set up install instructions.
Lush and Gaudy Floriana Australis Author: Brittainy Version: 1.0 Download: Lush and Gaudy Floriana Australis 1_0, A Quick Fix and Lush and Gaudy Shivering Isles Floriana Australis 1_0 Installation: Notes: (if needed) <short description>
Lush and Gaudy Interior and Exterior Mod Author: Brittainy Version: v1.0 Download: Lush and Gaudy Interior and Exterior Mod and Lush and Gaudy Interiors and Exteriors For SI Bomret Version Installation: Notes: (if needed) <short description>
Lush and Gaudy Demonic Frippery Author: Brittainy Version: 1.0 Download: Lush and Gaudy Demonic Frippery Installation: Notes: (if needed) "FIX LATER" this overwrites the 'Oblivion Realm-HD' with rather incomplete textures, might do not use -Red <short description>
Lush and Gaudy Water Author: Brittainy Version: 1.1 Download: Lush and Gaudy Water v1_1 Installation: Notes: (if needed) <short description>
Lush and Gaudy Tropical Frippery Author: Brittainy Version: 1.0 Download: Lush and Gaudy Tropical Frippery Medium Res Part1, Lush and Gaudy Tropical Frippery Medium Res Part2, Lush and Gaudy Tropical Frippery Medium Res Part3 and Shivering Isles Tropical Frippery Medium Res Installation: Notes: (if needed) <short description>

Real Lava HD

Author: CptJoker71
Version: 1.3
Description: Re-textures the Lava to look way more realistic and detailed.
Download: Real Lava 1_3
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

Real Lava 1.3.esp

AliveWaters

Author: Windsurfer
Version: 0.6
Description: Adds different types of fish with scripted AI, underwater weeds, more diversity in general and some surprises for the explorer.
Download: AliveWaters
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Un-Check All

Alive Waters updated

Author: Windsurfer & WalkerInShadows
Version: 0.9
Requirements: AliveWaters (Resources)
Description: Bugfixed and TES4 cleaned, supports Better Cities.
Download: Alive Waters Updated
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check All

AliveWaters Grass Bug Fix

Author: Xerus
Version: 1.0
Requirements: Alive waters or Alive Waters updated
Download: AliveWaters Grass Bug Fix

Character Improvements

NSFW Roberts Female Body v13

Author: Robert
Version: V1.3
Download: FemReplacerV13
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

RTFemaleReplacerV12.esp

NSFW RobertMaleBodyReplacerV52

Author: Robert2
Version: V52
Download: Robert Male Body Replacer V52 BAIN
Installation:

Wizard
ROBERT MALE V5.2 FINAL - BAIN
You can review the documentation here.
NUDITY - HOW WOULD YOU LIKE YOUR MEN
Recommended	Not Recommended
BIG PANTS FOR ME PLEASE	FLAPPING IN THE WIND
WHICH ONE OF THESE BODY TYPES DO YOU WANT TO INSTALL
Recommended	Pick your own body type
AVERAGE BODY	Pick your own body type
CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING PANTS TYPES AVAILABLE FOR AVERAGE
Recommended	Pick your own pants
Add Pants 2	Pick your own pants
CHOOSE THE FOOT MESHES YOU WISH TO USE
Recommended	Pick your own foot meshes
ROBERT MALE V5 DEFAULT	Pick your own foot meshes
CHOOSE THE HEAD MESH YOU WISH TO USE
Recommended	Pick your own head mesh
ROBERT MALE RT8	Pick your own head mesh
CHOOSE THE CORE TEXTURE RESOLUTION YOU WISH TO USE
Recommended	Pick this option if you want the performance option
V5 HI-RES DEFAULT - 2048	V5 HI-RES REDUCED - 1024
CHOOSE THE DARK ELF HI-RES 2048 BODY TEXTURES YOU WISH TO USE
Recommended	Pick your own texture
DARK ELF - DEFAULT V5	Pick your own texture
CHOOSE THE DARK ELF FACE TEXTURES YOU WISH TO USE
Recommended	Pick your own texture
DARK ELF - DEFAULT V5	Pick your own texture
CHOOSE THE IMPERIAL HI-RES 2048 BODY TEXTURES YOU WISH TO USE
Recommended	Pick your own texture
IMPERIAL TEXTURE ROBM 4	Pick your own texture
CHOOSE THE IMPERIAL FACE TEXTURE YOU WISH TO USE
Recommended	Pick your own texture
IMPERIAL - DEFAULT V5	Pick your own texture
CHOOSE THE ORC HI-RES 2048 BODY YOU WISH TO USE
Recommended	Pick your own texture
ORC - HAIRY	Pick your own texture
CHOOSE THE DARK SEDUCER HI-RES 2048 BODY TEXTURES YOU WISH TO USE
Recommended	Pick your own texture
DARK SEDUCER DEFAULT V5	Pick your own texture
CHOOSE THE GOLDEN SAINT HI-RES 2048 BODY TEXTURES YOU WISH TO USE
Recommended	Pick your own texture
GOLDEN SAINT DEFAULT V5	Pick your own texture
DO YOU WANT TO CHANGE THE DEFAULT NORMAL MAPS FOR HUMAN LIKE RACES
Recommended	Pick this option if you want to pick your own normal maps
NO	YES
DO YOU WANT TO USE ROBERTS LESS APE-LIKE IDLE ANIMATIONS
Recommended	Not Recommended
YES	NO
The installer script has finished, and will apply the following settings
Check: Apply these selections Install this package [Finish]

Race Compilation for Roberts bodies

Author: Xenius
Version: 1.0
Requirements: Roberts Bodies
Download: XRC-RFM_Main_File-1_00
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

X.RC.RFM.esp

Oblivion Character Overhaul version 2

Author: nuska
Version: 2.03
Requirements: Blockhead
Download: Oblivion Character Overhaul v203, Roberts Female Body replacer texture compatibility addon and Roberts Male Body replacer texture compatibility addon
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

Oblivion_Character_Overhaul.esp

Comprehensive Cosmetic Compilation

Author: Room207
Version: v1.8
Download: CCC 1.8 - Part 1 and CCC 1.8 - Part 2
Installation:

CCC 1.8 - Part 1

Esp/m Filter:

Un-Check all

Oblivion Character Overhaul v2 and Comprehensive Cosmetic Compilation Merge

Author: r2d5
Version: 1.1
Requirements: Oblivion Character Overhaul, Comprehensive Cosmetic Compilation v1.8
Download: OCOCCC11
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

Oblivion_Character_Overhaul.esp

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Common Oblivion

Cobl

Author: Cobl Team
Version: Cobl 173
Description: Is a modders resource that "significantly enriches the world of Oblivion"
Notes: CBash requires special edits with this mod. That part will be described near the end of the guide.

Cobl stands for Common Oblivion.

Installation:

Sub-Packages:

Check:

00 Cobl Core

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

Cobl Main.esm

Cobl Filter Late MERGE ONLY.esp

Cobl Glue.esp

Cobl Si.esp

Cobl Races.esp

If you plan on using Cobl Races.esp
Download the Cobl Cosmetics Resources.

Sub-Packages:

Check:

Install FIRST

Install Next - If using Robert's Male Bodies

If you plan on using FCOM Convergence

Sub-Packages:

Check:

02 Tweaks (Only install one)

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

Cobl Tweaks - FCOM Mergeable.esp

BOSS Masterlist Update Required:

Cobl Tweaks - FCOM Mergeable.esp AFTER Cobl Tweaks - MMM and OOO Mergeable.esp

Really AEVWD

Do NOT use. This is a place holder till we figure out a good setup.

Hishutup's Recommendation:
[ Really AEVWD] Author: Several Version: 1.9.2 Installation: Don't install this mod at this time. Only place in your install order. Wizard: X 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 objects.

Red's Recommendation:
[ Really AEVWD] Author: Several Version: 1.9.2 Installation: Don't install this mod at this time. Only place in your install order. Wizard: X 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 objects.

Weather, Sound & Lighting

Animated Window Lighting System and Chimneys - AWLS

Author: XMarksTheSpot-Brumbek-Ismelda
Version: 5.5.4
Download: Animated Window Lighting System v5-5-4
Installation:

Wizard
Choose the plugin you want to install
Recommended	Not Recommended
Advanced Smoking Chimneys	Select a different plugin
Do you use RAEVWD
Are you using the Really AEVWD Section	Use this if you are not using the Really AEVWD Section
Recommended	Yes
No	Yes
Do you want to pick your windows individually for every city location
Recommended	Pick your own choices after "Do you use Qarls Texture Pack III"
No	Yes
Do you use Qarls Texture Pack III
Recommended	Use this if you are using the Alternative Texture Pack module
Yes	No
Pick a Complete Texture Pack option
Recommended	Pick your own style
Orange - Brumbek Recommends	Pick your own style
Pick a Cathedral Windows option
Recommended	Pick your own style
Orange - Brumbek Recommends	Pick your own style
Pick a Mages Guild Magic Circle Window option
Recommended	Pick your own style
Purple	Pick your own style
Pick an Imperial City Temple option
Recommended	Pick your own style
Blue	Pick your own style
Do you use Bomrets Texture Pack for Shivering Isles
Recommended	Use this option if you haven't installed Bomrets Texture Pack
Yes	No
Pick a Shivering Isles Settlements option
Recommended	Pick your own style
Bumbek Yellow Multi-Color	Pick your own style
Pick a Shivering Isles Palace option
Recommended	Pick your own style
Dual Nature	Pick your own style
Pick a Shivering Isles Crucible option
Recommended	Pick your own style
Blue-Purple	Pick your own style
Pick a Shivering Isles Bliss option
Recommended	Pick your own style
More Colors	Pick your own style
The installer script has finished, and will apply the following settings
Check: Apply these selections Install this package [Finish]

Weather - All Natural

Author: Chong Li
Version: 1.35a
Download: Weather - All Natural
Installation:

Wizard
Select which mod components you wish to install.
Recommended	Not Recommended
All Natural - Full	Select a different plugin
Do you want to use All Natural's Shivering Isles support
Recommended	Select this if you do not want All Natural weathers for shivering Isles
Yes	No
Do you want to use additional (non-vanilla) weathers for Shivering Isles
Recommended	Select this if you do not want the additional weathers for shivering Isles
Yes	No
Do you want to use the Bash Filter for other mod support
Recommended	Select this if you do not want the plugin
Yes	No
Please select which weathers to use
Recommended	Select your own weathers combination
Natural Weather Atmospheric Weather System Enhanced Weather	Select your own weathers combination
Select which color tinting you want to use
Recommended	Select your own tint setting
Rose Red Tint and Darker Bad Weather	Select your own tint setting
Select which fog distance you want to use
Recommended	Select your own option
Default	Select your own option
Select which darker nights option you want to use
Recommended	Select your own option
Default Nights	Select your own option
Select weather transition speed
Recommended	Select your own option
Default	Select your own option
Check: Apply these selections Install this package [Finish]

If you are using Kvatch Rebuilt:

Sub-Packages:

Check:

04 Kvatch Rebuilt Patch

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

Kvatch Rebuilt Weather Patch.esp

If you are using the FCOM module:

Sub-Packages:

Check:

MMM Patch

Sub-Packages:

Check:

All Natural - MMM Patch.esp

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
Requirements: Weather - All Natural
Download: Immersive Interiors 0-81
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

Immersive Interiors.esp

Immersive Interiors - Bravil and Leyawiin

Author: 127ms
Version: 2.01
Requirements: Weather - All Natural and Immersive Interiors
Download: Immersive Interiors - Bravil and Leyawiin
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

Immersive Interiors - Bravil.esp

BOSS Masterlist Update Required:

Immersive Interiors - Bravil.esp AFTER Immersive Interiors.esp

Sounds of Cyrodiil

Author: Cliffworms
Version: 1.1
Requirements:
Download: SoC Full Version, Knights of the Nine Add-On, Mehrunes Razor Add-On, and Thieves Den Add-On

If you are planing on using Heart of the Dead

Download: Heart of the Dead Add-On

Installation:

SoC Full Version

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

Sounds of Cyrodil.esp

Knights of the Nine Add-On

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

Sounds of Cyrodiil - KOTN Add-on.esp

Mehrunes Razor Add-On

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

Sounds of Cyrodiil - Mehrune's Razor Add-On.esp

Thieves Den Add-On

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

Sounds of Cyrodiil - Thieves' Den Add-On.esp

If you are planing on using Heart of the Dead
Heart of the Dead Add-On

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

Sounds of Cyrodiil - HOTD Add-on.esp

Storms and Sound v3 lightning for all weathers

Author: Deathless Aphrodite lilith and Foghorne
Version: 3.0
Download: Full version and Storms and Sound Patches v2_2
Notes: The renamed OBSE version is compatible with ALL weathers and will unlikely need to be modified further, updated or changed in any way.
Installation:

Full version:

Sub-Packages:

Check:

OBSE-Storms & Sound SI.esp

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Note: This is an important step.

Rename "OBSE-Storms & Sound SI.esp" to "Storms & Sound.esp"

Recommended: You may want to delete the all the "*.esp" files and then move the modified one to the archive.

Storms and Sound Patches v2_2:

If you use Bartholm:

Check:

Storms & Sound - Bartholm.esp

If you use The Lost Spires:

Check:

Storms & Sound - The Lost Spires.esp

Oblivion Stereo Sound Overhaul

Author: canderoc
Version: 0.9
Download: Oblivion Stereo Sound Overhaul

Better Bell Sounds

Author: Morbus
Version: 1.0
Download: Better Bell Sounds

Atmospheric Oblivion

Author: Piratelord
Version: 1
Download: Atmospheric Oblivion
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Un-Check:

Atmospheric Oblivion.esp

Atmospheric Oblivion Updated

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

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

Atmospheric Oblivion.esp

Symphony of Violence - Combat Sound Enhancement

Author: MigTheGreat
Version: 0.5
Download: Symphony of Violence 0_5
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

Symphony of Violence.esp

Elz - More Voice at Oblivion

Author: Elzee
Version: 1.4.2
Download: ElzMoreVoice_140 and Elz - More Voice - 142 update patch
Installation:

ElzMoreVoice_140

Esp/m Filter:

Un-Check:

ElzMoreVoice.esp

Elz - More Voice - 142 update patch

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

ElzMoreVoice.esp

New Lands

Bartholm

Author: JSera
Version: 7.0
Download: Bartholm70 Full
Notes: Place holder, unable to provide support, going to be optional, and I haven't tested and unlikely I will.
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

bartholm.esp

bartholm.esp

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Morroblivion

Author:
Version: v063a
Description:
Requirements: Morrowind with both DLC
Download: v063a
Notes: I cannot provide support. I may in the future
Installation:

Please set Wrye Bash to External Install Please use the instructions provided in the link.

Unique Locations 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.

Do NOT use orange/red at this time.

Better dungeons

Author: Scot and WalkerInShadows
Version: v13
Download: Better Dungeons non-BSA and Better Dungeons
Installation:

Better Dungeons

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

Better Dungeons.esp

Roads of Cyrodiil

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

Sub-Packages:

Check:

00 Core

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

Roads of Cyrodil.esp

AFK_Frostcrag

Author: Dwip
Version: 1.2
Download: AFK_Frostcrag Version 1_2
Installation:

Sub-Packages:

Check:

00 Core

If you DO NOT plan on using COBL

Sub-Packages:

Check:

01 Non-COBL

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

AFK_Frostcrag.esp

If you plan on using COBL

Sub-Packages:

Check:

01 COBL

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

AFK_Frostcrag.esp

Let the People Drink

Author: Khornate and Qazaaq
Version: 2.6
Download: Let the People Drink
Installation:

If you DO NOT plan on using COBL

Sub-Packages:

Check:

00 Core

01 Plain COBL

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

LetthePeopleDrink.esp

If you plan on using COBL

Sub-Packages:

Check:

00 Core

01 Plain

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

LetthePeopleDrink.esp

Natural Environments

Author: Tael
Version: 2.1.3
Download: Natural Environments
Notes: Do NOT install the other options. They are incompatible with many mods that are part of the guide.
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Un-Check All

Esp/m Filter:

Check

Natural_Habitat_by_Max_Tael.esp

Knights of the Nine Revelation

Author: Lanceor
Version: 1.3.7
Download: Knights of the Nine Revelation 1_3_7 Full Install
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

Knights - Revelation.esm

Knights - Revelation.esp

Kvatch Rebuilt

Author: Kvatch Rebuilt Team
Version: 3.0pb2
Download: Kvatch Rebuilt 30pb2
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

Kvatch Rebuilt.esp

Unique Landscape Compilation

Authors: Various
Version: 1.7.3
Download: ULComp173 NMM or BAIN
Installation:

Wizard
What type of installation do you want
Recommended	Choose your own selection of Unique Landscapes
Full	Custom
Do you wish to install Rolling Hills with or without wheat
Recommended	Performance Version
Wheat	No Wheat
Do you wish to install The Dark Forest with low poly grass
Recommended	Performance Version
Default Grass	Low Poly Grass
Do you wish to install landscapeLOD diles
Recommended	Not Recommended
Yes	No
Check: Apply these selections Install this package [Finish]

A Brotherhood Renewed

Author: Arthmoor
Version: 1.1.2
Download: A Brotherhood Renewed
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

BrotherhoodRenewed.esp

Verona House Bloodlines

Author: DTOM
Version: 1.5.6
Description: A quest mod that adds a nice small but compact town.
Download: VHB-SI Fixed*
Notes: Can cause extremely low frames because this mod adds a town on the road around the capital. Considering on removing.
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

VHBloodlines 1.2.esp

The Heart of the Dead

Author: BFreyermuth
Version: 6.5
Download: HODFull_Ver_6_5_Part1-21176.7z, HODFull_Ver_6_5_Part2-21176.7z, and HODFull_Ver_6_5_Part3-21176.7z
Installation:

Advanced Install TBA

The Lost Spires

Author: Leo Gura
Version: 6.00
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

The Lost Spires.esp

The Lost Spires.esp

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Tears Of The Fiend

Author: Simyaz and Arilita
Version: 1.22
Download: TOTF_1_2_2
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

TOTF.esp

BASH Tags:
TOTF.esp:

ADD:

Actors.AIPackages

TOTF.esp

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Ruined Tails Tale

Author: Simyaz
Version: 3.01
Download: RTT_3_0 and RTT_3_0_1
Installation:

RTT_3_0

Esp/m Filter:

Un-Check:

RTT.esp

RTT_3_0_1

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

RTT.esp

RTT.esp

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GATES TO AESGAARD - Episode One

Author: ThePriest909
Version: 1.3
Download: Gates To Aesgaard Ep 1 Archive
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

GTAesgaard.esp

MTCExpandedVillages

Author: Nernie
Version: 1
Download: MTCExpandedVillages
Notes: Manual cleaning required worldspace cell (3,3)
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

MTCExpandedVillages.esp

MTCExpandedVillages.esp

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Combat & Animation

Deadly Reflex 6
Deadly Reflex Author: Skycaptain Version: 6.0b101 Installation: (if needed) Notes: (if needed) <short description>
Deadly Reflex 6 - NiFSE1-0 Release Compatibility Fix Author: HeX Version: V1.1 Installation: (if needed) Notes: (if needed) <short description>

Unnecessary Violence III
[<url> <mod name>] Author: Version: Installation: (if needed) Notes: (if needed) <short description>

Gameplay

AV Uncapper

Author: JRoush
Version: 1b1
Download:
Installation: (if needed)

Advanced install TBA

Advanced Health Regen - AHR

Author: Forli
Version: 1.4
Download: AHR v1-4
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

AdvancedHealthRegen.esp

Alternative Beginnings

Author: Arthmoor
Version: 1.4.2
Download: Alternative Beginnings
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

Alternative Beginnings.esp

If you are planning on using Kvatch Rebuilt

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

Alternative Beginnings - Kvatch Intact.esp

Basic Primary Needs

Author: Maskar
Version: 6.3
Download: Basic Primary Needs 6_3
Notes: DO NOT USE -UNTESTED- Hud Status Bars ini edits
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

Basic Primary Needs.esp

Basic Personal Hygiene

Author: Maskar
Version: 3.0
Download: Basic Personal Hygiene 3_0
Notes: DO NOT USE -UNTESTED- Hud Status Bars ini edits
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

Basic Personal Hygiene.esp

Bash-able Quest Delayers

Author: Aellis
Version: 3.1.29
Requirements:Gates to Aesgaard Episode 1, The Heart of the Dead and The Lost Spires
Download: Delayers Package v3_1
Installation:

If you plan on using Gates to Aesgaard Episode 1

Sub-Packages:

Check:

Gates to Aesgaard Episode 1 Delayer

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

GTAesgaard I v1.2 Delayer.esp

If you plan on using The Lost Spires

Sub-Packages:

Check:

The Lost Spires Delayer

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

The Lost Spires v14 Delayer.esp

Tears of the Fiend Delayer

Author: TheNiceOne
Version: 1.0
Requirements: Tears of the Fiend
Download: TOTF Delayer
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

TOTF Delayer.esp

Curse of Hircine - Resurrected

Author: LogicDragon aka WolfClaw
Version: 4.2.1
Download: Curse of Hircine Resurrected 4_2_1

If you are planning on using Deadly Reflex 6

Download: CoH 1st Person Anims DR6

Installation:

Curse of Hircine Resurrected 4_2_1

Sub-Packages:

Check:

00 Core

02 Animated Tails

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

CurseOfHircine.esp

If you plan on using Deadly Reflex 6
CoH 1st Person Anims DR6

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

CoH 1st Person Anims.esp

Drop Lit Torches OBSE

Author: Strategy Master
Version: V2.4
Download: DLT OBSE V2-4
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

DropLitTorchOBSE.esp

Duke Patricks - Actors Can Miss Now

Author: Duke Patrick
Version: 3
Download: Duke Patricks Actors Can Miss Now Rev 3
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

Duke Patricks - Actors Can Miss Now.esp

Elz - Difficulty Smoother

Author: Elzee
Version: 1.0.0
Download: Elz - Difficulty Smoother
Notes: I tried it and it lowered the difficulty way too much. It starts at 1%.

For an Example:

FCOM was impossible at 50%, too easy at 40% but 45% was good and a little scary.

Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

Elz - Difficulty Smoother.esp

Havok Tapestries

Author: RPG-BlackDragon
Version: 1.0
Download: Havoc Tapestries
Installation:

Advanced Install TBA

Heavens Wrath Weather Change Spell

Author: richdiesal
Version: 1.1
Download: Heavens Wrath Weather Change Spell
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

RD-HeavensWrath-v 1-1-Easy.esp

BASH Tags:
RD-HeavensWrath-v 1-1-Easy.esp:

ADD:

Actors.Spells

Immersive Prison Sewer Exit

Author: OC3
Version: 2.1
Download: Physics Enabled Immerisive Sewer Exit 2_1
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

Immersive Prision sewer exit.esp

If you are planning on using using Unique Landscapes

Esp/m Filter:

Un-Check:

Immersive Prision sewer exit.esp

Check:

UL Imperial Isle Prison Sewer Exit.esp

Oblivion XP Update

Author: SirFrederik and AndalayBay
Version: 4.2.4
Description: MenuQue
Requirements: MenuQue
Download: Oblivion XP
Installation:

Sub-Packages:

Check:

01 Core

If you are planning on using Darnified UI

Sub-Packages:

Check:

02 Darnified UI

If you are planning on using DarkUId DarN

Sub-Packages:

Check:

02 DarkUId DarN

Populated Prisons

Author: Zaldir
Version: 1.2
Download: Populated Prisons 12
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

Populated Prisons.esp

Reznod Mannequins

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

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

Reznod_Mannequin.esp

See You Sleep DLL

Author: LogicDragon
Version: 1.0
Download: See You Sleep DL
Installation:

Sub-Packages:

Check:

00 See You Sleep DLL Core

01 See You Sleep ESP

02 Vampire Bedroll Anims

03 DLCVileLair Patch

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

See You Sleep DLL - DLCVileLair.esp

See You Sleep DLL - Vampire Bedroll Anims.esp

See You Sleep DLL.esp

Skyrim Sprinting for Oblivion

Author: DiemCarpe
Version: 1.02
Download: Skyrim Sprinting for Oblivion 102
Notes: may be replaced with different movement mod
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

Sprinting.esp

TIBs Tidy Arrows - Archery Organized and Updated

Author: TheInkBunny
Version: 1.0
Download: TIBs Tidy Arrows (Manual Install)
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

Tidy Arrows (Vanilla Stats) (SI).esp

TTYM - Think To Yourself Messages

Author: Farm Fresh
Version: 1.01
Download: TTYM - Think To Yourself Messages
Notes: May NOT be compatible with FCOM because they overwrite some of the same records.
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

Think to Yourself.esp

Vampire Revolution

Author: Forli
Version: 1.06
Requirements: AddActorValues
Download: Forli's Vampire Revolution v1.06
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

Vampire Revolution.esp

WTF?

Author: Always Z
Version: v1.1
Download: WTF Im a missing Mesh
Installation:

Sub-Packages:

Check:

default

MOBS - Medieval Oblivion Equipment Balance System

Author: Corepc - BFG
Version: 2.0a
Download: MOBS Shivering Isles and MOBS Knights DLC Fixed 2b

If you are planning on using FCOM Convergence section

Download: OMOBS Shivering Isles

Installation:

MOBS Guided Install
Without FCOM	With FCOM
MOBS Shivering Isles Esp/m Filter: Check: MOBS SI.esp Esp/m Filter: Un-Check: MOBS SI Optional Combat Settings.esp MOBS Knights DLC Fixed 2b Esp/m Filter: Check All	OMOBS Shivering Isles Esp/m Filter: Check: OMOBS_SI.esp Esp/m Filter: Un-Check: OMOBS Optional Combat Settings.esp MOBS Knights DLC Fixed 2b Esp/m Filter: Check All

MOBSification of MODS

Author: RoclorD aka CarlosS4444
Version: 1.00
Requirements: MOBS - Medieval Oblivion Equipment Balance System
Download: MOBSification of MODS 1.00
Notes: use for either version of MOBS
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check All

BOSS Masterlist Update Required:

MOBSification of MODS.esp BOTTOM Pre Bash

Weapon & Armor

Book Jackets: Oblivion Standard Res

Author: Daleth
Version: 1.0
Download: Book Jackets Oblivion High Res
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

Book Jackets Oblivion.esp

Book Jackets Oblivion.esp

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Capes and Cloaks

Author: Someone1074
Version: v1.2
Download: Capes and Cloaks
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

CapesandClock.esp

Insanity's Improved Armoury Compilation

Author: InsanitySorrow
Version: 1.21 FINAL
Download: Insanity's Improved Armoury Compilation v1.21.7z
Installation:

Sub-Packages:

Check:

00 Core Files

Visually Improved Staffs

Author: qwertyasdfgh
Version: 1.1
Download: Staffs version 1_1
Installation:

Sub-Packages:

Check:

00 Core

Visually Improved Staffs for OOO

Author: qwertyasdfgh
Version: 1.0
Download: Visually Improved Staffs for OOO
Notes: Use if you are using both FCOM Convergace section and Visually Improved Staffs.

Weapon Expansion Pack for Oblivion Nthusiasts

Author: BFG Spiney kriscrash
Version: 1.03
Download: WEPON Base Install Oblivion and SI, WEPON Update and WEPON MOBS Conversion
Installation:

WEPON Base Install Oblivion and SI

Esp/m Filter:

Un-Check All

WEPON Update

Esp/m Filter:

Check All

If you plan on using MOBS - Medieval Oblivion Equipment Balance System
WEPON MOBS Conversion

Sub-Packages:

Check:

Data

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

Weapon Expansion Pack for Oblivion Nthusiasts.esp

Weapon Improvement Project

Author: InsanitySorrow
Version: 1.9
Download: Weapon Improvement Project
Notes: Must be after all other weapon retextures that modify the same weapon.
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

Weapon Improvement Project.esp

Weapons Of Morrowind

Author: InsanitySorrow
Version: 1.0
Download: Weapons Of Morrowind and Weapons Of Morrowind - Daedric Crescent
Installation:

Weapons Of Morrowind

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

Weapons Of Morrowind.esp

Morrowind - Daedric Crescent

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

Morrowind - Daedric Crescent.esp

BOSS Masterlist Update Required:

Weapons Of Morrowind.esp BOTTOM Base W
Morrowind - Daedric Crescent.esp AFTER Weapons Of Morrowind.esp

Immersive Weapons

Author: Ironman5000
Version: 2
Download: Immersive Weapons 2
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

Immersive Weapons.esp

BOSS Masterlist Update Required:

Immersive Weapons.esp BOTTOM Base I

Animals and Creatures

Creature Diversity

Author: Zaldir
Version: 1.13
Download: Creature Diversity 113
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

Creature Diversity.esp

Ducks and Swans for Cyrodiil

Author: Tamira
Download: Ducks and Swans for Cyrodiil

If you are planing on using Unique Landscapes

Download: Ducks and Swans UL Imperial Isle Patch

Installation:

Ducks and Swans for Cyrodiil

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

Ducks and Swans.esp

If you are planning on using Unique Landscapes
Ducks and Swans for Cyrodiil

Esp/m Filter:

Un-Check:

Ducks and Swans.esp

Ducks and Swans UL Imperial Isle Patch

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

Ducks and Swans.esp

BOSS Masterlist Update Required:

Ducks and Swans.esp BOTTOM Base D

Improved Storm Atronachs

Author: sefmonsta
Version: 1.0
Download: Improved Storm Atronachs

Potentially NSFW Slof's Oblivion Horses

Author: Slof's
Version: 2.0
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

Slof's Horses Base.esp

Slof's Horses Base.esp

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Mikes Clothes Replacer v11

Author: mikegemini
Version: 1.1
Download: Mikes Clothes Replacer v11

Mythic Creatures

Author: themythofstrider
Version: 1.0
Download: Mainfile

Mythic Animals

Author: themythofstrider
Version: 1.0
Download: Mythic Animals High res part 1 and Mythic Animals High res part 2

Mythic Ghosts and Goblins

Author: themythofanst themythofstrider
Version: 1
Download: Mythic Ghosts and Goblins

Mythic Madness

Author: TheMythofStrider
Version: 1.0
Download: Mythic Madness

Wildlife - Raven and Seagull

Author: 1.1
Version: Ironman5000
Download: Ravens and Seagulls
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

Ravens and Seagulls.esp

BOSS Masterlist Update Required:

Ravens and Seagulls.esp TOP Base A

Ravens and Seagulls.esp

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Other re-Textures

Darooz Upperclass clutter

Author: Darooz
Version: 1.0
Download: Upperclass clutter

Enhanced Magic Effects

Author: Cristina
Version: 1.0
Download: Enhanced Magic Effects

HiRez Architecture- Daedric Shrines

Author: Saint_Jiub
Version: 1.0
Download: HiRez Daedric Shrines

HiRez Architecture- God Statues

Author: Saint_Jiub
Version: 1.0
Download: HiRez God Statues

The Imperial Firmament - BAIN

Author: Discovery1
Version: 1
Download: The Imperial Firmament - BAIN
Notes: BAIN repackaged
Installation:

Wizard
Would you like to read an overview of the package contents before continuing with the installation wizard
Recommended	Select this if you want to read the documentation
No	Yes
Do you want to use the texture replacements for Natural Enviroment
Select this if you use All Natural	Select this if you are NOT using All Natural
Yes	No
The Imperial Firmament comes in two qualities
Recommended	Select this for a performance option
Ultra	Medium/High
Optional packages
Recommended	Choose your own optional packages
Check: alternative sunglare 1	Choose your own optional packages
Check: Apply these selections Install this package [Finish]

Improved Fires and Flames

Author: hlvr
Version: 1.1
Download: Improved Fires and Flames and Optional torch
Notes: There is a performance option available.
Installation:

Improved Fires and Flames

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

Improved Fires and Flames - Increased Sound.esp

Improved Skulls and Bones and Ironwork

Author: hlvr
Version: 1.1
Download: Improved Skulls and Bones and ironwork

Improved Moons

Author: sefmonsta
Version: 1.0
Download: Improved Moons

Nice Ice a.k.a. The Hills Have Ice

Author: maczopikczo and xrayy
Version: 03
Requirements: Unique Landscapes
Download: Nice Ice - Icing on the Cake

Falling Leaves

Author: Carah
Version: 1.0
Description: The northern autumn trees do now lose leaves as they are supposed to.
Download: Falling Leaves V1_0 BAIN
Installation:

Sub-Packages:

Check:

00 Core Files (Required)

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

Falling Leaves.esp

If you are planning on using Unique Landscape

Sub-Packages:

Check:

01 UL Patch Lush Woodlands

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

Falling Leave - UL Lush Woodlands Patch.esp

BOSS Masterlist Update Required:

Falling Leave - UL Lush Woodlands Patch.esp AFTER Falling Leaves.esp

Hi-res Soul Gems

Author: Vilkz
Version: 1.0
Download: Hi-Res Soul Gems

Patches

FCOM Patches
OOOorMMMFCOMSlofHorseDLCHorseArmor Requirements: FCOM Convergence section and Slof's Oblivion Horses Download: OOOorMMMFCOMSlofHorseDLCHorseArmor.rar Notes: Slof's Horses Base.esp is still required Installation: Esp/m Filter: Un-Check All Esp/m Filter: Check: MMM4OOO&FCOM- Slofs Horse & DLC Armor.esp

HUD Alive

Author: Samadchaz
Version: 5.2
Requirements: DarNified UI, HUD Status Bars, ConScribe and DarNified UI Config Addon
Download: HUD Alive 5_2 OMOD
Installation:

If you are not using Oblivion XP Update Delete "hud_main_menu.xml" from

HUD Alive 5_2 OMOD-44751-5-2\menus\main\

Roads of Cyrodiil

Author: Arthmoor - Ukrr - mariedanj
Version: 1.0
Requirements: Roads of Cyrodil
Download: Roads of Cyrodiil Patches
Installation:

Roads of Cyrodil Guided Patch Install
Unique Landscapes	Let the People drink	MTC Expanded Villages
Sub-Packages: Check: 00 ROC +UL Imperial Isle 12 ROC +UL Skingrad Outskirts 14 ROC +UL Ancient Redwoods Esp/m Filter: Check: ROC +UL-II Patch.esp ROC +UL Skingrad Outskirts Patch.esp ROC +Ancient Redwoods.esp	Sub-Packages: Check: 00 ROC +Let the People Drink Esp/m Filter: Check: ROC +LtPD Patch.esp	Sub-Packages: Check: 22 ROC +MTC Expanded Villages Esp/m Filter: Check: MTCEV-RoC Patch.esp
Unique Landscapes + Let the People drink
Sub-Packages: Un-Check: 00 ROC +Let the People Drink 00 ROC +UL Imperial Isle Check: 00ROC +UL Imperial Isle +Let the People Drink Esp/m Filter: Check: ROC +UL-II +LtPD Patch.esp

Unique Landscapes Compatibility Patches

Author: Vorians - Arthmoor - Various others
Requirements: Unique Landscape
Download: UL Compatibility Patches Compilation WIZBAIN v9b

If you plan on using Kvatch Rebuilt

Download: Kvatch Rebuilt - Cheydinhal Falls v2_0

Notes: The wizard needs to be re-run after you add or remove any mods.
Installation:

Wizard
UL Patches Documentation
You can review the documentation for each patch.
The installer script has finished, and will apply the following settings
Check: Apply these selections Install this package [Finish]

If you are planing on using Kvatch Rebuilt

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

KvatchRebuilt-CheydinhalFalls patch.esp

MTC Expanded Villages - Lost Spires Patch

Author: dreamed1
Version: 1.1
Requirements: The Lost Spires and MTC Expanded Villages
Download: MTC Villages Lost Spires Patch v 1_1
Notes:
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

MTCVillages-LostSpiresPatch.esp

Arthmoors Mod Patches

Author: Arthmoor
Version: 1
Requirements: Ruined Tail's Tale
Download: RTT Weye Relocation Patch
Installation:

Esp/m Filter:

Check:

RTT -Weye Relocation Patch.esp

Nehrim Total Conversion

I'll adopt this later

Finishing up

BOSS

Bashed Patch

In Wrye Bash

Right-Click on Bashed Patch, 0.esp.

Select Rebuild Patch (CBash *BETA*)...

If a warning pops up about hoe CBash is BETA.

Click [OK]

Make the following edits in the "Update Bashed Patch, 0.esp (CBash)" Window

Edit "Tweak Assorted"

Check:

"DarNified Books"

Edit "Tweak Settings"

Check:

"Crime: Alarm Distance [2000]"

"Greeting Distance [Custom] 100.00"

"UOP Vampire Aging and Face Fix"

"Warning: Exterior Distance to Hostiles [2000]"

Un-Check

"Cobl Catalogs"

Then Click [Build Patch]

Note: You MUST rebuild the patch every time you change the Load Order.

Tes4LODGen

Run TES4LODGen which is located in <Oblivon> folder.

Note: You MUST rebuild the patch every time you change the Load Order.

Tes4ll

Launch the GUI file for Tes4ll

Navigate to

<Oblivion>\Data\ini\tes4ll\

Double-Click on tes4ll_all.mpb

In the tes4ll_all.mpb GUI

Go to the "Plugins" tab

Click [Plugins.txt]

Go to the "Worldspace" tab

Click [Read Worldspaces]

In the drop down "Tamriel [0000003C} from 'Oblivion.esm'" should already be selected

Go to the "LOD Meshes" tab

Leave everything on the default settings

Choose the resolution that you prefer:

--If you are in doubt then leave on the default but most users should be able to run Ultimate--

"Mid Resolution"

"High Resolution"

"Ultimate Resolution"

Go to the "Normal Maps" tab

Leave on default (everything should be unchecked)

Go to the "Color map" tab

Leave on default (almost everything should be unchecked)

Go to the "Start Process" tab

Check:

"Overwrite the original files"

Click on [Click me if you are ready]

The program will then bring up a log wait for something like below before you close the application

****** Batch loop done ******
User time per command (sorted):
SetMaxVerticesPerQuad: 45.2247 s
GenerateHeightmap: 39.9207 s
BreakAtGrid: 20.3581 s
DivideGrid: 19.7341 s
Filter: 18.5641 s
WriteAllQuads: 17.8465 s
ContourLine: 8.97006 s
ParseModList: 1.87201 s
Panorama: 1.46641 s
SetGrid: 1.15441 s
AlgPeakFinder: 0.670804 s
MakeTriangulation: 0.483603 s
Background error reader finished
Background reader finished

Credits

EssArrBee: Thanks to him for replaying to my PM and providing some starting information.

tescosi.com: For providing various guides but are a little outdated.

Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Tweak Guide: I took more than a few looks at this and I am going to add part from the guide to mine.

Testg For providing tons of information and guides if a little outdated.

What changed from version X.X.X.X

Change log will be done in v9+

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 ::-Maintained By [http://forum.step-project.com/user/3928-hishutup/ Hishutup]
 ::-Graphics By [http://forum.step-project.com/user/5007-audley/ Audley]
+::-Awesomeness By [http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2012/020/3/6/mysterion_fan_art_by_pabzzz-d4n34j2.jpg {{{1}}}]
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