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Morroblivion Overhaul: Mod Installation

Clean Oblivion DLCs

Oblivion Official DLC BAIN Package

CORE

Clean the ESP/ESM Files

Optional

Morroblivion Overhaul Patch Central by Diana TES GotH

Description: This section will take the user through the creation and installation of a simple BAIN package for backing up the Original DLC plugins and then cleaning them with TES4Edit.

To remove errors in the Bethesda master files, it is recommended that they be cleaned with TES4Edit. This ensures maximum stability and compatibility within the Morroblivion modding experience. Some mods have "UDR(s)" or "ITM(s)" but must not be cleaned. Reminders will be located after the installation description of mods that will need cleaning.

Special Installation Instructions:
Download manually:

• Optional files: Oblivion Official Plugin BAIN Package

xEdit Mod Cleaning Instructions

1. Right-click the list of plugins and choose Select None.
2. Double-click the plugin to be cleaned.
3. Wait for the Background Loader: finished message in the right panel, and then right-click the plugin to be cleaned and select Apply Filter For Cleaning.
4. Wait for the [Filtering done] message in the right panel, and then right-click the plugin to be cleaned and select Remove "Identical to Master" records. If the Warning! prompt pops up, click Yes, I'm absolutely sure.
5. Wait for the [Removing "Identical to Master" records done] message, and then right-click the plugin being cleaned and select Undelete and Disable References.
6. Wait for the [Undeleting and Disabling References done] message, and then click the [X] to exit the program.
7. At the prompt, make sure the cleaned plugin is checked as well as Backup Plugins and click OK.
8. If using Mod Organizer, there will be an empty xEdit Backups folder in Overwrite (essentially a fake mod located at the bottom of the left pane if sorted by priority ascending) created by xEdit after cleaning. 
   Double-click Overwrite and delete the empty folder.

Instructions for the setup and installation of the Oblivion Official Plugin BAIN Package:

1. Copy the Original esp in the appropriate folder as a backup.
2. Run xEdit to clean each DLC.
3. Move the xEdit cleaned mod into the appropriate folder.
4. Archive the Oblivion Official Plugin BAIN Package folder when cleaning is completed.
5. Select only the xEdit clean mods for installation.
   Review GamerPoets Useful Tips for Mod Organizer Users for installation instructions.

Or Create a New Mod

1. Create a folder in the "\Mod Organizer\mods\" directory and name it "Oblivion Official DLC - original". Copy each of the DLC file listed below from "\Oblivion\Data\" the "Oblivion Official DLC - original" folder you created.
2. Now select the "Oblivion Official DLC - original" folder and duplicate it by clicking copy and then paste. A folder named "Oblivion Official DLC - original - Copy" should be created in the "\Mod Organizer\mods\" folder. Rename this folder to "Oblivion Official DLC - cleaned".
3. Go into Mod Organizer and make sure the "Oblivion Official DLC - original" mod is deactivated (unchecked) and "Oblivion Official DLC - cleaned" mod is activated (checked).
4. Run TES4Edit from Mod Organizer to clean each DLC.
5. The cleaned ESP files should automatically synchronize into the "Oblivion Official DLC - cleaned" mod.

All of the following DLCs need to be cleaned with xEdit:

DLCHorseArmor.esp
DLCOrrey.esp
DLCVileLair.esp
DLCMehrunesRazor.esp
DLCSpellTomes.esp
DLCThievesDen.esp
DLCBattlehornCastle.esp
DLCFrostcrag.esp
Knights.esp

Test the Game

1. Activate all installed mods and plugins.
2. Run BOSS to sort the load order and review any Bash Tag suggestions or Dirty Plugins references.
3. Run Wrye Bash. Deactivate any mods missing masters.
   Right click on Bashed Patch, 0.esp and select Rebuild Bashed Patch...
   In the "Update Bashed Patch, 0.esp window, review the options and make selections based on user preference. The following can also be useful selections:
   Tweak Actors
     Irresponsible Creatures
   Tweak Assorted
     Bow Reach Fix
     Darnified Books
     Default Icons
     Magic: Script Effect Silencer
     Right Hand Rings
   Tweak Settings
     Crime: Alarm Distance (set to 2000)
     Greeting Distance (set to 100)
     UOP Vampire Aging and Face Fix.esp
     Warning: Exterior Distance to Hostiles (set to 2000)    
4. Run TES4LODGen 
5. Run MPGUI
6. Launch Oblivion and play for a bit. If you are satisfied with the testing exit the game and proceed to the Next Section.

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