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| {{Warning|text=This Guide is a '''[WIP]''' currently '''Under Construction! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSTALL''' this version of Morroblivion Overhaul until it is officially released!<br> | | {{alert|type=warning|text=This Guide is now located at Nexus Mods Wiki [https://wiki.nexusmods.com/index.php/User:DianaTESGotH User:DianaTESGotH]<br> |
| <div style="text-align:center;"><big>[http://wiki.step-project.com/index.php?title=User_talk:Diana_TES_GotH/Morroblivion_Overhaul&oldid=101827 Morroblivion Overhaul]</big> last edited on February 3, 2018 is the current stable version.</div>}} | | <div style="text-align:center;"><big>[https://stepmodifications.org/wiki/index.php?title=User_talk:Diana_TES_GotH/Morroblivion_Overhaul&oldid=101827 Morroblivion Overhaul]</big> last edited on February 3, 2018 is the current stable version.</div>}} |
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| {{Notice|text=This guide is tailored specifically for [https://tesrenewal.com/forums/morroblivion/mods/753 Morroblivion Project Release]. If you are simply looking to improve your Oblivion experience, I recommend reviewing and selecting one of the following guides:<br> | | {{alert|type=notice|text=This guide is tailored specifically for [https://tesrenewal.com/forums/morroblivion/mods/753 Morroblivion Project Release]. If you are simply looking to improve your Morrowind or Oblivion experience, I recommend reviewing and selecting one of the following guides:<br> |
| [http://wiki.step-project.com/User:Astien/Oblivion Oblivion Vanilla Enhanced] by Astien<br> | | [https://stepmodifications.org/wiki/Guide:Morrowind Guide: A modern Morrowind] by DassiD<br> |
| [http://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/47591/? Bevilex' modlist for Oblivion -Graphics] by Bevilex<br> | | [https://stepmodifications.org/wiki/User:Astien/Oblivion Oblivion Vanilla Enhanced] by Astien<br> |
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/48448? Oblivion Ultimate Modding Guide - Gameplay and Immersion] by Sinitar Gaming}}
| | [https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/47591/? Bevilex' modlist for Oblivion -Graphics] by Bevilex}} |
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| ==<span style="color: #9eb8ee">Introduction and Summary</span>==
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| Please visit my Patreon site to learn more about my goals and intentions: [https://www.patreon.com/dianatesgoth Diana TES GotH is creating Modding Guides and Tutorials].
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| '''Disclaimer''': This is a guide intended to help first-time modders make their modding experience as successful as possible.
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| The guide has been split into a number of small sections for your convenience.
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| Neither S.T.E.P. or I are responsible for users who do not install the recommended mods carefully and end up breaking their game. We are also NOT responsible if a user's system is not capable of handling the recommended mods.
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| '''Requirements''':
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| Any questions or issues related to this guide will be addressed on the STEP: [http://forum.step-project.com/topic/12169-morroblivion-overhaul/ Morroblivion Overhaul] forum. I encourage all users of this guide to register on the forum. For live assistance, discord members may join [https://discord.gg/qRQp7gY The Morroblivion Help Desk] hosted by ponyrider0. I also encourage feedback and suggestions. While I am an experienced modder, I am by no means a master.
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| '''''Notice''''': It is particularly important that new users begin with a clean installation of both Morrowind and Oblivion in order to be successful with their modding setup the first time through, so '''PLEASE READ EACH SECTION CAREFULLY''', as no information included in this guide is irrelevant! Due to the many steps one must take in order to successfully install each mod, this will be a tedious and time consuming project. It is recommended that you take the time to save all changes made to any files so that if you have to revert back to any part of this guide you can more easily retrieve the files you made any necessary changes to.
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| This guide has been created by experimenting with many online guides and modifying others recommendations to suit my own personal tastes. Mods tailored for Morroblivion are noted for convenience.
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| You must have LEGAL copies of BOTH Oblivion GOTY and Morrowind + All DLC’s.
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| '''''IMPORTANT: READ the developer’s information provided before performing any installations. The instructions provided within this guide are only suggestions that work for the majority of users. Not all users have the same system setup.'''''
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| ===Author's System===
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| Motherboard: Alienware Aurora R6
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| OS: Windows 10 Pro
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| Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-7700K CPU @ 4.20GHz
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| RAM: 16.0 GB
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| Video Card: GTX 1080Ti
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| Hard Disks: Standard Disk Drive
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| Power Supply: 850 WPSU Liquid Cooled Chassis
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| Case or Enclosure: Desktop
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| Monitor: Dell UP3216Q
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| Audio Equipment: Logitech Z906 5.1 Channel Speaker System
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| Input Devices: Logitech HID-compliant keyboard and mouse, Xbox One Controller, Steam Wireless Controller
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| This setup is also being tested with:
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| Motherboard: DELL N3JV3 DDR3 SDRAM
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| OS: Windows 10 Home
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| Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4510U CPU @ 2.00GHz, 2001 MHz, 2 Core(s), 4 Logical Processor(s)
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| RAM: 16.0 GB
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| Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M
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| Hard Disks: Standard Disk Drive
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| Case or Enclosure: Laptop
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| ===Legend and Terminology===
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| Each mod or tool is preceded by a tag for easier management of the guide:
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| * <div style="cursor:default; border-radius:2px; width:42px; height:16px; background-color:#006666; background:-webkit-linear-gradient(#006666, #669999); background:-moz-linear-gradient(#006666, #669999); background:-o-linear-gradient(#006666, #669999); background:linear-gradient(#006666, #669999); text-align:center; display:inline-block; padding:1px;"><span style="font-size:12px; color:#A8C9A7; line-height:1em;"><i><b>CORE</b></i></span></div> - This mod is a full part of the guide and is expected to be installed.
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| * <div style="cursor:default; border-radius:2px; width:42px; height:16px; background-color:#1a1a1a; background:-webkit-linear-gradient(#1a1a1a, #cccccc); background:-moz-linear-gradient(#1a1a1a, #cccccc); background:-o-linear-gradient(#1a1a1a, #cccccc); background:linear-gradient(#1a1a1a, #cccccc); text-align:center; display:inline-block; padding:1px;"><span style="font-size:12px; color:#ffffff; line-height:1em;"><i><b>TOOL</b></i></span></div> This isn't a mod, but a modding utility to be used during your modding adventure.
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| * <div style="cursor:default; border-radius:2px; width:70px; height:16px; background-color:#cc6699; background:-webkit-linear-gradient(#cc6699, #CC0099); background:-moz-linear-gradient(#cc6699, #CC0099); background:-o-linear-gradient(#cc6699, #CC0099); background:linear-gradient(#cc6699, #CC0099); text-align:center; display:inline-block; padding:1px;"><span style="font-size:12px; color:#F0D1E0; line-height:1em;"><i><b>Optional</b></i></span></div> - This mod is optional. This is an addition considered useful to the setup, but might be more of a personal preference.
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| * <div style="cursor:default; border-radius:2px; width:80px; height:16px; background:-webkit-linear-gradient(#434343, #000000); background:-moz-linear-gradient(#434343, #000000); background:-o-linear-gradient(#434343, #000000); background:linear-gradient(#434343, #000000); text-align:center; display:inline-block; padding:1px;"><span style="font-size:12px; color:#ffcc00; line-height:1em;"><i><b>Morroblivion</b></i></span></div> - This mod is specifically tailored for Morroblivion.
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| '''Terminology''':
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| * '''Plugin''' - any .esp or .esm file.
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| * '''ESM''' - Elder Scrolls Master. Usually saved as a .esm file, which has the same format as a .esp file, only one bit (as in, one bit of a byte) is different.
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| * '''ESP''' - Elder Scrolls Plugin. Most mods are ESPs, but some are ESMs. Their format is the same, but the game handles them slightly differently in some specific cases.
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| * '''ESS''' - Elder Scrolls Save. Your saved games. This is loaded after all the ESPs and ESMs are loaded, so that its changes (like what items are in which containers) can override what the plugins say.
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| * '''BSA''' - Bethesda Softworks Archive. Sort of like a .zip file, but specific to Bethsoft's games, and optimized (sort of) for their specific usage.
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| * '''Load Order''' - The order that your mods (ESPs and ESMs) are loaded. When conflicts occur, the last loaded conflict "wins".
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| * '''Install Order''' - The order that files are installed into your Data folder. When multiple packages install the same file, the last installed package "wins".
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| * '''Loose File(s)''' - A resource file in the Data folder that's "loose", as in not packaged into a BSA.
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| * '''FormID''' - A unique ID assigned to each "record" of a plugin. Each object in the game is defined by a record, and each record has a FormID. A FormID is 32-bits, with the first 8 bits defining which ESM or ESP the record belongs to.
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| * '''Vanilla''' - A term referring to Skyrim as distribute by Bethesda and Steam. This means no modifications have been done. Alludes to the "plainness" of the vanilla ice-cream flavor.
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| * '''Vanilla Enhanced''' - A term that refers to models and textures that enhance content and is "lore friendly" or only visually different in terms of quality and/or better performance. Vanilla Enhanced will be flagged as <div style="cursor:default; border-radius:2px; width:42px; height:16px; background-color:#006666; background:-webkit-linear-gradient(#006666, #669999); background:-moz-linear-gradient(#006666, #669999); background:-o-linear-gradient(#006666, #669999); background:linear-gradient(#006666, #669999); text-align:center; display:inline-block; padding:1px;"><span style="font-size:12px; color:#A8C9A7; line-height:1em;"><i><b>CORE</b></i></span></div>, meaning that the mod is a full part of the guide and is expected to be installed.
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| * '''Graphics Expanded''' - A term that refers to models and textures that expand content and may appear visually different than vanilla content. Graphics Expanded will be flagged as <div style="cursor:default; border-radius:2px; width:70px; height:16px; background-color:#cc6699; background:-webkit-linear-gradient(#cc6699, #CC0099); background:-moz-linear-gradient(#cc6699, #CC0099); background:-o-linear-gradient(#cc6699, #CC0099); background:linear-gradient(#cc6699, #CC0099); text-align:center; display:inline-block; padding:1px;"><span style="font-size:12px; color:#F0D1E0; line-height:1em;"><i><b>Optional</b></i></span></div>, meaning that the user may opt to install the Graphics Expanded section <strong>instead</strong> of the Vanilla Enhanced section. It is not recommended to install both together.
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| ==[http://wiki.step-project.com/User_talk:Diana_TES_GotH/Morroblivion_Overhaul/Prepare_for_Modding Prepare for Modding]==
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| <strong><span style="color: #e6b69e">Click Prepare for Modding and follow its guide before continuing to the Mod Installation section.</span></strong>
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| <strong>Prepare for Modding includes the following:</strong>
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| * [http://wiki.step-project.com/User_talk:Diana_TES_GotH/Morroblivion_Overhaul/Prepare_for_Modding#Install_Utilities Install Utilities]
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| * [http://wiki.step-project.com/User_talk:Diana_TES_GotH/Morroblivion_Overhaul/Prepare_for_Modding#INI_Tweaks INI Tweaks]
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| * [http://wiki.step-project.com/User_talk:Diana_TES_GotH/Morroblivion_Overhaul/Prepare_for_Modding#BOSS_Sorting BOSS Sorting]
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| * [http://wiki.step-project.com/User_talk:Diana_TES_GotH/Morroblivion_Overhaul/Prepare_for_Modding#Suggestions_for_In-Game_Testing Suggestions for In-Game Testing]
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| </strong>
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| ==[http://wiki.step-project.com/index.php?title=User_talk:Diana_TES_GotH/Morroblivion_Overhaul/Mod_Installation Mod Installation]==
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| <strong><span style="color: #e6b69e">Click Mod Installation to continue to the highly recommended process of Cleaning the Official Oblivion DLCs.</span></strong>
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| ===[http://wiki.step-project.com/User_talk:Diana_TES_GotH/Morroblivion_Overhaul/Mod_Installation/Extenders_and_DLL_Enhancements Extenders and DLL Enhancements]===
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| <strong><span style="color: #e6b69e">Third-party programs (or extensions thereof) that enhance Oblivion functionality or display.</span></strong>
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| ===[http://wiki.step-project.com/User_talk:Diana_TES_GotH/Morroblivion_Overhaul/Mod_Installation/Oblivion_Fixes_and_UOPs Oblivion Fixes and UOPs]===
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| <strong><span style="color: #e6b69e">Essential mods that fix bugs and tweak deficient aspects of Oblivion.</span></strong>
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| ===[http://wiki.step-project.com/User_talk:Diana_TES_GotH/Morroblivion_Overhaul/Morroblivion_Core Morroblivion Core]===
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| <strong><span style="color: #e6b69e">Morroblivion Project Release [v064] Core installation instructions.</span></strong>
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| ===[http://wiki.step-project.com/User_talk:Diana_TES_GotH/Morroblivion_Overhaul/Morroblivion_Fixes_and_UOPs Morroblivion Fixes and UOPs]===
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| <strong><span style="color: #e6b69e">Essential mods that fix bugs and tweak deficient aspects of Morroblivion.</span></strong>
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| ===[http://wiki.step-project.com/User_talk:Diana_TES_GotH/Morroblivion_Overhaul/User_Interface User Interface]===
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| <strong><span style="color:#e6b69e">Mods that modify Morroblivion's menus and user interface.</span></strong>
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| ===[http://wiki.step-project.com/User_talk:Diana_TES_GotH/Morroblivion_Overhaul/Overhauls_%26_Specialized_Game_Add_ons Overhauls & Specialized Game Add ons]===
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| <strong><span style="color: #e6b69e">Mods that significantly change Morroblivion's graphics and/or gameplay.</span></strong>
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| ===[http://wiki.step-project.com/User_talk:Diana_TES_GotH/Morroblivion_Overhaul/Quests_%26_Adventures Modified and Expanded Quests]===
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| <strong><span style="color: #e6b69e">Mods that add new quests to Morroblivion.</span></strong>
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| ===[http://wiki.step-project.com/User_talk:Diana_TES_GotH/Morroblivion_Overhaul/Conflicting_Graphics Conflicting Graphics]===
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| <strong><span style="color: #e6b69e">Graphics mods that cannot be listed within their respective categories because they must be overwritten to achieve the desired result.</span></strong>
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| ===[http://wiki.step-project.com/User_talk:Diana_TES_GotH/Morroblivion_Overhaul/Landscape_Overhauls Landscape Overhauls]===
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| <strong><span style="color: #e6b69e">Mods that drastically change the overall landscape.</span></strong>
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| ===[http://wiki.step-project.com/User_talk:Diana_TES_GotH/Morroblivion_Overhaul/Grasses_%26_Trees_%26_Landscape Grasses, Trees, & Landscape]===
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| <strong><span style="color: #e6b69e">Graphics mods that improve Morroblivion's flora.</span></strong>
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| ===[http://wiki.step-project.com/User_talk:Diana_TES_GotH/Morroblivion_Overhaul/Architecture_%26_Cities Architecture & Cities]===
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| <strong><span style="color: #e6b69e">Graphics mods that improve buildings and structures.</span></strong><br>
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| Note: Some of the contained within this section need to overwrite other flora graphic mods.
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| ===[http://wiki.step-project.com/User_talk:Diana_TES_GotH/Morroblivion_Overhaul/Other_Structures Other Structures]===
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| <strong><span style="color: #e6b69e">Mods that include improvements or additions to Caves, Dungeons, Forts, Mines, Ruins, etc...</span></strong>
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| ===[http://wiki.step-project.com/User_talk:Diana_TES_GotH/Morroblivion_Overhaul/Weather_%26_Immersion Weather & Immersion]===
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| <strong><span style="color: #e6b69e">Mods that modify environments, lighting and weather of Oblivion.</span></strong>
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| ===[http://wiki.step-project.com/User_talk:Diana_TES_GotH/Morroblivion_Overhaul/Distant_LOD_%26_AWLS Distant Landscape & AWLS]===
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| <strong><span style="color: #e6b69e">Mods which improve the level of detail for Morroblivion's landscapes in which closer objects are rendered with more polygons than objects that are farther away.</span></strong> <br>
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| Note: Animated Window Lighting System and Chimneys - AWLS is included in this section as it needs to be installed near the end of all previous graphics mods.
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| ===[http://wiki.step-project.com/User_talk:Diana_TES_GotH/Morroblivion_Overhaul/ECTV ECTV]===
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| <strong><span style="color: #e6b69e">Mods that extend or add Cities, Hamlets, Settlements, Towns, or Villages.</span></strong>
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| ===[http://wiki.step-project.com/User_talk:Diana_TES_GotH/Morroblivion_Overhaul/Creatures Creatures]===
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| <strong><span style="color: #e6b69e">Mods that improve the appearance of creatures.</span></strong>
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| ===[http://wiki.step-project.com/User_talk:Diana_TES_GotH/Morroblivion_Overhaul/Characters Characters]===
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| <strong><span style="color: #e6b69e">Mods that improve the appearance of characters.</span></strong>
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| ===[http://wiki.step-project.com/User_talk:Diana_TES_GotH/Morroblivion_Overhaul/Clothing_%26_Equipment Clothing & Equipment]===
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| <strong><span style="color: #e6b69e">Mods that add or modify armor, weapons, clothing, adornments, and other equipment.</span></strong>
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| ===[http://wiki.step-project.com/User_talk:Diana_TES_GotH/Morroblivion_Overhaul/Companions_%26_Followers Companions & Followers]===
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| <strong><span style="color: #e6b69e">Mods that add or modify companions and followers.</span></strong>
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| ===[http://wiki.step-project.com/User_talk:Diana_TES_GotH/Morroblivion_Overhaul/Animations_%26_Effects Animations & Effects]===
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| <strong><span style="color: #e6b69e">Mods that add animations and/or effects.</span></strong>
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| ===[http://wiki.step-project.com/User_talk:Diana_TES_GotH/Morroblivion_Overhaul/Clutter_%26_Miscellaneous Clutter & Miscellaneous]===
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| <strong><span style="color: #e6b69e">Mods that modify general items such as furniture, barrels, bottles, food, etc.</span></strong><br>
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| Clutter & Miscellaneous mods are installed near the end as they contain some files that need to overwrite all other mods installed above them.
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| ===[http://wiki.step-project.com/User_talk:Diana_TES_GotH/Morroblivion_Overhaul/Audio_%26_SFX_%26_Music_%26_Voice Audio - SFX, Music, & Voice]===
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| <strong><span style="color: #e6b69e">Mods that modify audio including music, sound effects, environment, and voice.</span></strong>
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| ===[http://wiki.step-project.com/User_talk:Diana_TES_GotH/Morroblivion_Overhaul/Gameplay_Changes Gameplay Changes]===
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| <strong><span style="color: #e6b69e">Mods that improve game-play without significantly changing the game mechanics.</span></strong>
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| ===[http://wiki.step-project.com/User_talk:Diana_TES_GotH/Morroblivion_Overhaul/ENB_%26_Oblivion_Reloaded ENB & Oblivion Reloaded]===
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| <strong><span style="color: #e6b69e">Graphics mods that enhance post processing effects to make Morroblivion look better graphically.</span></strong>
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| ===[http://wiki.step-project.com/User_talk:Diana_TES_GotH/Morroblivion_Overhaul/Patches_%26_Profile Patches & Profile]===
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| <strong><span style="color: #e6b69e">Mods that patch the Morroblivion mod lineup.</span></strong>
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| ==[http://wiki.step-project.com/User_talk:Diana_TES_GotH/Morroblivion_Overhaul/Conclusion Conclusion]==
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| <strong><span style="color: #e6b69e">Morroblivion Overhaul's Conclusion page includes the following:</span></strong>
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| ===<span style="color: #9eb8ee">Launching Morroblivion</span>===
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| <strong>Prepare for long term game-play.</strong>
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| ===<span style="color: #9eb8ee">Tips & Troubleshooting Common Issues</span>===
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| <strong>Review modding TIPS and suggestions for Resolving Common Issues users have reported when modding Oblivion.</strong>
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| ===<span style="color: #9eb8ee">Credits</span>===
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| <strong>Review sources for this guide.</strong>
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