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========================================================= ==11 SOUNDS & AUDIO ENHANCEMENTS== 1101 OblivionStereoSoundOverhaul_a4BAIN.7z (Data folder needs to be moved up one level in the archive) 1102 DiverseVoicesSI+GoTY-Complete-a4BAIN.7z The two main files and all DLC support packs (with the SI esp) in one archive. 1103 Symphony_of_Violence_0_5-13987.rar 1104 Storms+Sound-v3Full+Patches-a4BAIN_CL.7z (OBSE SI esp Cleaned: 45 ITM, 0 UDR). ========================================================= ==12 USER INTERFACE== 1201 Color_Map_Mod_zipversion-1951.zip 1202 Elsweyr_Color_Map_v1x0-28432.zip 1203 DarNified_UI_132_OMOD-10763.zip OMOD. Use OBMM to install, less daunting than the BAIN version. *2 Extract the omod file from the zip into OBMM's omod directory (I moved mine to \STEAM\steamapps\common\Oblivion Mods\OMODs - beside my "Bash Installers" folder). Start OBMM and make sure "Allow additional script types" is selected in settings. Double-click on the "DarNified UI 1.3.2" omod and make your choices. Tip: READ THE README! My choices are... - OR - 1203 DarNified_UI_132-BAIN-22170.7z Very complex, with Oblivion.ini edits included. Extract "Package.txt" from the archive and read it! I have, several times, and I still can't get this installed and set up without causing the game to crash. Which is why I gave up on it and went back to using the omod installer. It gives me the options to not install any levelup menu or barter changes, and it works straight out of the box. 1203a a4sDarNified_menu.7z ("\menus\prefabs\darn\hudmainmenu_config.xml" with my preferred settings for DarN UI) 1204 Map_Marker_Overhaul_3_9-26389.rar BAIN 1204a MapMarkerOverhaul_a4s-INIs-BAIN.7z My default and character-specific ini files. ========================================================= ==13 EXTENDED & UI-MODIFYING GAME TWEAKS== 1301 Quest_Award_Leveler_-_Now_supports_Battlehorn_Castle-13536.rar 1302 RealisticLeveling-1_13-13879.7z OMOD. It is just so much easier this way. Place the 7z archive into OBMM's omod directory. Start OBMM > [Create] > [Add archive] > navigate to OBMM's omod directory & select the 7z archive > [Create omod]. Double-click on the "RealisticLeveling 1.13" omod and make your choices. Tip: READ THE README! Tip: Each choice window has a clickable "Description" button that shows what the currently highlighted option does. My choices were... Note: This mod lowers every new character's base Attribute points by 60 to 260 (instead of 320) by removing 5 points each from Strength & Intelligence and 10 points from all other attributes (except Luck, which it doesn't touch). This can make the game significantly more difficult at lower levels, especially when combined with overhaul mods. 1303 Enhanced_Economy_5_2_2-25078-5-2-2.rar OMOD. Again, easiest way to install a very complex mod. Create the omod, READ THE README, and make your choices. 1304 Display Stats 1.3.1.omod OMOD I am using version 1.3.1 because version 2.0.1 can still cause CTD in some circumstances. I chose the "Darnified UI" option, and yes to Overwrite Files "menus\main\magic_popup_menu.xml - 1203 darnified ui 1.3.2.omod" *2 By using OBMM to install all the mods in this group that have conflicts with each other (and DarNified UI OMOD install), I avoid having untrackable conflicts in Wrye Bash that would be present if some were OMODs and others were BAIN. If that were the case and (for example, if I had installed DarNified UI BAIN) I was to "Anneal" the DarNUI install because it was red and had mismatched file(s), it would break one or more of the OMOD installations in this group. 1305 Soulgem_Magic_1_0-35393.rar The archive Can be used to create an omod, but the default ini settings are fine for me so I use it as a BAIN installer. 1306a Companion_Horse_Support_V_2-28742.rar 1306b FIX_for_CM-Partners_Mod-28742.rar 1307a MD_Saddlebags_3_RC1-2008.7z (Cleaned: 0 ITM, 0 UDR) 1307b MD_Saddlebags_v3_Alternative_Trader_Script_0p92-22084.zip ========================================================= ==14 TEXTURE & SHADER REPLACERS== 1401 Heavens-a4BAIN.7z My prefered night skies/nebula/moons from Real Night Sky, Night Sky Fire & Ice 3, & Better Night Sky. 1402 BeamingSunglare-a4BAIN.7z Created a BAIN package from the Beaming_Sunglare_v12.zip" file (TESNexus only has v1.1) Can use both Normal & NatEnv versions together (Original or Sharp). Run TES4LODGen to see changes. 1403 LODnoiseReplacerFINAL-a4BAIN.7z 1411 Better_Potion_Bottles_Reduced_1dot2-14347.7z 1412 GrimbotsSpellTomes+SIBookJackets-16247-a4BAIN.7z Grimbots_Spell_Tomes-16247.7z & Shivering_Book_Jackets-16247 resources combined and the two esp files merged (with TES4Gecko) into "GrimbotsSpellTomes+SIBookJackets.esp" 1413 Book_Jackets_Oblivion_High_Res-5570-a4BAIN With my "Book Jackets Alternates" preferences. Chose non-BP esp (Cleaned: 8 ITM, 234 UDR) 1414 Improved+Weathered_Signs-a4BAIN.7z ImprovedSignsComplete-9498.7z & LBM_Weathered_Direction_Signs_1.3.7z-4165.7z combined (with weathered Signs resources over Improved Signs). Three conflicts, will need to check them out (may need to move this up the install order)... 1451 Initial_Glow-5138.rar Choose "[GFX]_Initial_Glow-all.esp" OR "[GFX]_Initial_Glow-self.esp" (can also choose optional "[GFX]_Initial_Glow-creatures.esp") Note: Esp(s) MUST remain activated for shader effects to work. 1452 a4sEWVE_BAIN-35140.7z Choose "a4sEWVE_Full.esp" for all, OR whichever of the individual esps you want. Note: Esp(s) MUST remain activated for shader effects to work. ========================================================= ==15 MERGED LEVELS LISTS & COMPATIBILITY PATCHES== I don't have any, but if I did I would install them here. ========================================================= ==16 COSMETIC, RACE, & BODY MODS== 1601 Robert_Muscular_Stock_Clothing_and_Armor-14982.7z 1601a 1st-person_fixes-14982.7z 1602 Robert_Muscular_SI_Clothing_and_Armor-14983.7z 1603 Robert_Muscular_Fran_Armor-15097.7z 1604 Robert_Male_Muscular_OOO_Armor-14984.7z -edit- This mod contains a bad mesh! The "meshes\armor\TheSilverDragonOrder\m\cuirass.nif" causes a CTD when entering Ri'Zakar's room during "The Hist" Fighters Guild quest. It can also crash CS and NifSkope. Delete it from the archive before installing. -endedit- 1605 Robert_Muscular_MMM_Armor-15096.7z 1606 Artifacts_Roberts_Male-25309.7z 1607 ArmamentariumComplete_ROBERT_Musc-18417-a4BAIN.7z 1608 HGEC_and_Robert_Male_patch-30901-1-2-a4BAIN.7z (Elsweyr Anequina - Races patch for HGEC and RobertM bodies) 1609 EVE_for_Oscuro_Oblivion_Overhaul_1_3_BAIN-24078.7z Don't install the esp file. 1611 BBB_HGEC_EVE_RbrtsM_Stock_BAIN-35906-1-0.7z Choose ONLY ONE StockEquipmentReplacer.esp (Vanilla OR MMM OR OOO OR 4FCOM). Note: If you PyFFI the meshes in this Body Replacer mod, delete the "Characters" folder from every "Meshes" folder (in & "00 CORE FILES" "00Mxx xxxx" folders) in the PyFFIed results before creating an archive (to avoid black body textures on corpses). 1621 SlofsOblivionRobeTrader1_4-24320-a4BAIN.7z Requires: 'FCOM_SlofsRobeTrader.esp'- go back and Anneal that in. 1622 Raewyn_updated_v1_2_CM_Partner-12134.7z 1651 Moonshadow_Elves_v1_1-30707-fixed-a4BAIN.7z "Main files" & both "Updates" Made a custom BAIN package using the non-tattooed textures (edited "MoonshadowFace_(NoTattoo)" texture with GIMP to remove forehead tattoo). Edited "Moonshadow Elves - NoSc.esp" with CS to make males heavier, and remove both "Reflect" abilities" (bumped "Absorb Spells" to 10%). Tip: Don't use "Moonshadow Elves - Sc.esp" (the scripted .esp file) unless you want massive save-game bloating. If you now find that the game is crashing after a few minutes of run time, you should have PyFFI optimised your meshes! ========================================================= ==17 ANIMATION REPLACERS & POSERS== 1701 Sensual_Walks_Animations_Installer-28223.7z (the two "Optional files"). Extract "Sensual Walks Animations Installer 7.1.omod" to OBMM OMODs folder and install it with OBMM. 1701a Sensual_Walks_BAIN-28223.7z Right-click the installer > Wizard Select "Apply these selections" > Finish Check "112 Banansplit Better Cities v4.9.7 - Full" is selected (Wizard might not detect it) Check "114 Banansplit Better Cities v4.9.7 - Imperial City" is selected (Wizard might not detect it) Check "274 Tamriel Travellers - OOO" is selected (Wizard might not detect it) Right-click the installer > Install 1702 Seductive_Idles_1.1.zip-11105.7z (Cleaned 3 ITM, 0 UDR) Wrye Bash Mods Tab > Ctrl+A > Right-click > Mark Mergable Activate, BOSS, Rebuild Bashed Patch 1751 CTAddpose_v_1-13220.7z 1752 CTAddPose_OTPair2_patched1_01-33100-a4BAIN.7z 1753 OSR Poses + OSR Poses - Translated = CTAddPose-OSR_0_5_1+Translated-a4BAIN.7z 1754 ActorsInEmotions-15124.zip Note: I Bash Tag all these poser mods with 'NoMerge. 'After testing that they are installed and working correctly, I only activate the poser mods when I want to use them. ========================================================= ==18 BBB ARMOUR & CLOTHES== 1801a FB_DC_Mega_Pack_OMOD 1.8.omod OMOD 1801b Saayas BBB Compilation "Dark Crusader" = BBB_for_DarkCrusader-a4BAIN.7z Where: Chest out front of The Best Defense, IC Market. 1802 BBB_HomuraBlack-Fixed-38838-1.7z Where: Chest in Anvil Castle Courtyard 1803 Buiess Armors for HGEC + Saayas BBB Compilation "Buies Mengmo and Rachel" = BuiessArmors1_HGEC_EcBBB-a4BAIN.7z E-cup Where: Chest in A Fighting Chance, IC Market. 1804 HGEC_Companionmail + Saayas BBB Compilation "Companionmail" = HGEC_Companionmail_EcBBB-a4BAIN.7z E-cup Where: An old chest on the porch at Benirus Manor in Anvil. 1805 HGEC Agea Karan Armor + Saayas BBB Compilation "Agea Karan" = AgeaKaran-H+L_HGEC_Dcup_BBB-a4BAIN.7z D-cup Where: Relinquery in boss chamber of Vilverin. 1806 SG Button Armors + SG Slit Armors + SG Demon Huntress + Saayas BBB Compilation "Neovinci Pack" = NeovinciPack-2+3+5_BBB+BBC-a4BAIN.7z E/H-cup (plus my optional edited .esps with chests repositioned for BBC). (I only install the Demon Huntress, and only the full suits have BBB) Where: IC Market, south wall, west of south gate. 1807 NexonsArmoryENGv101 + Saayas BBB Compilation "Nexon Sorceress" = NexonsArmory101_RM+HGEC_CcBBB-a4BAIN.7z C-cup Where: Ayleid Chest behind the big statue in front of A Fighting Chance, IC Market (under the stairs if BBC). 1808 R18PN Armor and Dress + Saayas BBB Compilation "R18PN Dancer Dress" = R18PN_Armor+Dress_DcBBB-a4BAIN.7z D-cup (I sometimes use the armor, but only the dress has BBB). Where: Chests on wall in front of Arena entrance (to right as you come through gate). 1809 HGEC Dark Illusion Armor (& Patch) + Saayas BBB Compilation "Dark Illusion" = HGEC_DarkIllusion-1_2-BBB-a4BAIN.7z D-cup Where: In Piukanda and you have to kill some baddies who are wearing it. 1810 R18PN 06 - Schatten lauf Armor for HGEC + Saayas BBB Compilation "Schatten Lauf" = SchattenLaufArmor1_2_HGEC_EcBBB-a4BAIN.7z E-cup Where: Chest on wall in front of Arena entrance (to right as you come through gate). 1811 HGEC_Lady_Death_v0.9_DHcBBB-a4BAIN.7z D-cup Where: IC Palace District, Coffin SW wall behind graves (mid-way between S & W gates). 1812 HGEC_KunaiGarter ========================================================= ============ All DONE: ============ My completed Installers Packages List Plus these OMODs: My final Active Mods List My final Bashed Patch rebuild output ========================================================= Now to go endorse the mods I am using, then play.

========================================================= ================================ INSTALLING MORE MODS: ================================ ========================================================= ==04 GAMEPLAY TWEAKS== 0401 _Barons_Dugeon_Begone_Quick_Start-18229.7z A quick start mod that allows you to bypass the trainer dungeon, moves you to just inside the exit gate and gives you any item you could have picked up if you had gone through the dungeon. Note: I Bash Tag this with 'NoMerge' as I don't ever want to merge it into the Bashed Patch. I only activate it for a new character, get to inside sewer exit, save, exit game, deactivate mod, load saved game, save again, exit game, load 2nd saved game, then continue choosing Star Sign/Class. 0402 Harvest_Flora_v3_0_1-2037.zip (Newer than the OOO version) Makes all flora behave more realistically by changing their appearance when you harvest them. Has issues (see post #5 "Patches & Making Them Do What You Want Them To" for details). 0403 Pitcher_Plant_and_Lily_Ingredients_v1_0-15609.7z Adds Pitcher Plant Nectar to Pitcher Plants and Lily of the Valley Nectar to Lilies of the Valley. 0404 Days_And_Months-3504.rar Adds real names for the months and days of the week after tamriel's names. 0405 Dude_Wheres_My_Horse_100-3861.zip Keep track of horse (or mount, including those added by other mods) via a quest marker pointing directly to your last ridden mount. 0406 Decorator_Assistant-6021.zip Choose ONLY "DecoratorAssistant with OBSE v1.1.esp" or "DecoratorAssistant v1.1.esp" NOT BOTH! 0407 Cliff_BetterLetters.esp (Cleaned: 7 ITM, 81 UDR) + ReneersNotesMod.esp (& readmes) = BetterLetters+ReneersNotes-a4BAIN_CL.7z. 0408 Get_Wet_1_1-10803.zip Choose ONLY ONE of the three esp files (I prefer "Get Wet - just droplets.esp"). ========================================================= ==05 COMPANIONS, MOUNTS & NPCS== 0501 CMPartnersMod2_SI-NoInvis-a4BAIN.7z I created my own BAIN package from the download, for SI with OBSE & no invisibility. from which I chose to get 0502 Gimli_ver_1-12184.7z 0503 Summon_Doppleganger-7294.zip Choose only ONE esp NOT BOTH. 0504 Akatosh Mount By Saiden Storm Release 1.9.7z Download the "Akatosh_Mount_By_Saiden_Storm_R19-10819.7z" and extract the "Akatosh Mount By Saiden Storm Release 1.9.7z" archive inside it to "Bash Installers" folder. 0504a Akatosh_Mount_Earn_The_Wyrm_v1dot0-25394.rar 0504b Akatosh_Mount_Retexture-14216.rar Has 5 conflicts - it is supposed to (because it is a retexture). 0505 City_Life_2.2-11351.7z (non-"Beautiful People" version) Has one conflict = Lower ==24== 0809 Cobl_Cosmetics_Res_01-a4BAIN.7z == meshes\characters\hair\nordfemalebunches.nif 0506 Dungeon_Actors_Have_Torches_1.6-11169.zip Choose only ONE esp NOT BOTH. DT=Default Torch, CT=Copied Torch (dropable). I chose CT. 0507 Exterior_Actors_Have_Torches_1.3-11478.zip Choose only ONE esp NOT BOTH. DT=Default Torch, CT=Copied Torch (dropable). I chose DT. 0508 a4sFlamingNightmare3-35219-1.7z ========================================================= ==06 NEW LANDS & BUILDINGS== 0601 Valenwood_Improved_1020_Full_EV-22555-a4BAIN.7z (Patches are for compatability with "Unique Landscapes" mod) Unpacked the English Translation into the unpacked Full German version, deleted the DV patch folders. Can be used without, but HGEC body mod is recommended. 0602 ElsweyrAnequinaV3 Dec2010.rar Didn't install "ElsweyrAnequina.esp", using the one from Optional Files. 0602a ElsweyrAnequina Optional Files Dec 2010-a4BAIN.7z The "Elsweyr Optional Files & Patches @ Megaupload" archive "ElsweyrAnequina Optional Files Dec 2010.rar" is not BAIN-compatible and requires unpacking, the contents all moved up one level, then repacking. Installed "ElsweyrAnequina.esp" & "ElsweyrValinwoodImprovedPatch.esp" from "Elsweyr Patch Valenwood Improved" folder (to avoid LOD errors at borders). 0602b Reaper'sAnequina'sManorV3-a4BAIN.7z "Reapers_Anequina_Manor_V_2-29808.zip" & "Reapers_Anequina_Manor_V_3-29808.zip" combined into a BAIN package. 0602c Elsweyr_Plantations_and_Co-Southland_Plantation_V1_11-34931-1.rar ========================================================= ===================== MESHES & LODS: ===================== Ran a few tests in windowed mode: At this point I was getting a constant 28-30 FPS (the default FPS cap for 0002 Oblivion Stutter Remover) with Oblivion.exe using up to 950,000K of RAM. Backed up my DistantLOD folder into "DistantLOD_pre-RAEVWD.7z" Ran TES4LODGen (v3.0.25 Experimental) to see if the results affected performance. Result: Still getting 24-30 FPS. No increase in memory usage. It's great being able to see Frostcrag spire plus all the towns, cities, and forts from miles away. Backed up this DistantLOD folder into "DistantLOD-Gen_pre-RAEVWD.7z" ========================================================= ==07 RAEVWD== Note: RAEVWD was updated just 2 months ago in March 2011 and, as it uses UOP corrected resource meshes and contains replacement default meshes that are also used by other mods (i.e. Valenwood_Improved), I placed it at this position in my install order. 0701 RAEVWD-20053-1-9-1.7z 0701a RAEVWD_QTP3_Texture_Pack_by_Brumbek-20053-1-5.7z 0701b RAEVWD_Darker_Regal_IC_Texture_Pack-20053.7z 0701c RAEVWD_Koldorn_Ayleid_Ruins-20053.7z 0701d RAEVWD_Elsweyr_Anequina_V2-20053.7z 0702 RAEVWD_SI_Edition-20053-1-7.7z 0702a RAEVWD_SI_Bomret_Textures-20053.7z Ran the same tests again: Installed the RAEVWD group (without the PiFFY meshes). Rebuilt bashed patch. Ran TES4LODGen. Result: 15-30 FPS, up to 1,200,000K RAM. More detailed visible distant objects. Installed the two RAEVWD group PiFFY mesh archives. Rebuilt bashed patch. Ran TES4LODGen. Result: 16-30 FPS, up to 1,115,000K RAM. Note: Once RAEVWD is installed, run TES4LODGen every time after rebuilding the Bashed Patch! ========================================================= ========================= A FEW MORE MODS: ========================= ========================================================= ==08 QUESTS== 0801 RTT_3_0-3027.7z + RTT_3_0_1-3027.7z = RTTv3_0_1FULL-3027-a4BAIN_CL.7z (Cleaned: 32 ITM, 3 UDR) Note: Needs "Dialogue Subtitles" turned on in Gameplay options. Note: Use console command: "StartQuest BCRTTReset" if you want to remove Better Cities Cheydinhal (or a full version) and continue to use RTT normally or (if installing Banansplit Better Cities) install BBC "Open Cities" option and set Cheydinhal to be "Open". 0802 TOTF_1_2_2-11598_CL.7z (Cleaned: 76 ITM, 2 UDR) Be wary when you sleep! 0803 TheLostSpiresv14_CL.7z (Cleaned: 165 ITM, 433 UDR) 0804 SentientWeaponV3.rar + SentientWeaponPatchV31.rar = SentientWeaponV31Patched-a4BAIN_CL.7z (Cleaned: 47 ITM, 0 UDR) ========================================================= ==0900 OVERHAULS - Late== 0901 TamrielTravellers139cSI-a4BAIN.7z 0901a TravellersBelt-4387.7z 0902 LessAnnoyingMagicExperienceEV 1,7.7z Tip: If you don't want "bgMagicEV.esp" to rename all your spells, don't select it "Import Names" section of Bashed Patch selections. ========================================================= ==10 CITY & WORLD AESTHETICS== 1001 Natural_Environments_213-a4BAIN.7z Habitat, Vegetation, but NOT Water or Weather (& NONE of the "Natural Environments Unsupported Extras"). 1002 Enhanced_Water_v2-a4BAIN.7z 1003 Enhanced_Water_v2_HD_SI-a4BAIN.7z 1004 Clocks_of_Cyrodiil-NoArcaneU-a4BAIN.7z (a combination of both downloads, with "ClocksOfCyrodiilNoArcane.esp" renamed to"ClocksOfCyrodiil.esp") Note: If installing BBC, use the esp from that and don't install this one. 1005a Better_Cities_4-9-7-16513-4-9-7.7z Right-click the installer > Wizard Note: If you intend to install "Sensual Walks for Female NPCs" and want compatibility with this mod, you need to choose "Merged" not "Separate Cities". Select "Apply these selections" > Finish Right-click the installer > Install 1005b Better_Cities_Permanent_Resources-16513.7z Right-click the installer > Wizard Select "Apply these selections" > Finish Right-click the installer > Install 1005c Better_Cities_Resources_4-9-6-16513-4-9-6.7z Right-click the installer > Wizard Select "Apply these selections" > Finish Right-click the installer > Install Note: Uninstall/Anneal out "Mart's Monster Mod - City Defences.esp" ! 1006 Animated_Window_Lighting_System_v5-5-4-19628.7z > Wizard 1007 All_Natural-18305.7z > Wizard All Natural - Real Lights.esp increases the light sources in cells such as shops, so I reduce my brightness settings to compensate in Oblivion.ini =========================================================

========================================================= ==03 uFCOM INSTALLATION== Previously, this was in my ==08 OVERHAULS== group using the TESIV:POSitive install order recommendations as a template. FCOM Install Order: 01 - UOP, USIP, DLCs & UOMP (done) 02 - Francesco's Leveled Creatures Items 03 - OOO 1.33 FULL & OOO 1.34 beta5 patch (patch requires OOO 1.33 Full version only ATM). 04 - Oblivion WarCry and the WarCry 1.085b and WarCry 1.09 patches 05 - Bob's Armory 1.1 and Loth's Blunt Weapons for NPC's (optional) 06 - Armamentarium and Artifacts (optional) 07 - Martigen's Monster Mod 3.7b3 (required), Diverse WaterLife Update 3.7b3pF (optional, if applicable) 08 - Cobl (optional), MMM 3.7b3 Cobl Update (optional, if applicable) 09 - MMM Runeskull Rebalance Beta 2 (optional) 10 - Cobl Races or Race Balancing Project (optional) 11 - FCOM 9.9 beta and UFCOM, the FCOM_WarCry 109 update 12 - OMOBS 2.0 Comparison Table of FCOM install order changes (2009-2011) [RELz] FCOM Convergence and UFCOM thread#75 (check for newer threads as time goes by). My Installers List now looks like this... And I'm ready to start my uFCOM install, referring to the Readmes and Install Guides at each step. Tip: If you are unsure about any of a mod's installed .esp or .esm components and whether they may be incorrect with regard to other mods, you can run BOSS at any time (button at bottom of Wrye Bash) and read notes and suggestions about those components that BOSS gives in the log which opens in your Internet Browser. To remove, add, or exchange .esp/.esm files within an installed mod, using the Installers tab, click on the installer package, deselect and/or select the components you want to change (the + icon on the left will turn red), then right-click > "Anneal". --------------- 0301 #1: Install Fran 4.5b BAIN package Straight-forward install, right-click the package in Wrye Bash "Installers" Tab window and select "Install" --------------- 0301a (OPTIONAL) and #1a: Unofficial Lv30 Francescos Leveled Item by Maltz repackaged for BAIN. Repackage = unpack, open "Fran_Lv30Items_Maltz_v1dot0-15411" folder, rename "Fran_Lv30Items_Maltz" folder to "0801a Fran_Lv30Items_Maltz-a4BAIN", open it, select all, right-click > 7-Zip > add to "0801a Fran_Lv30Items_Maltz-a4BAIN.7z". Move new archive to "Bash Installers folder and delete unpacked folder. --------------- 0302 #2: Install OOO 1.33 BAIN package Select ONLY "OO Core Files", right-click the package in Wrye Bash "Installers" Tab window and "Install" Configured Files should be "Oscuro's_Oblivion_Overhaul.esm" & "Oscuro's_Oblivion_Overhaul.esp" and a lot of meshes, sound & textures files (no other ESP or ESM files at top of list). --------------- 0302a #2a: Install OOO_134_Beta_5_Patch-15256.7z The OOO 1.33 BAIN package turns orange, as I have just created my first conflict/overwrite. Nothing to worry about, it is supposed to happen, that is what patches do. --------------- 0303 #3: Install Oblivion WarCry BAIN package Select ONLY ONE of the .esp files: "Oblivion WarCry EV.esp" is the English Version ("Oblivion WarCry.esp" is in German). --------------- 0304 (OPTIONAL) #4: Install Bobs_Armory_Oblivion1_1.7z Choose ONLY ONE of the .esp files: "Bob's Armory Oblivion.esp" is the playable version ("Cheat Bob's Armory Oblivion.esp" is for testing). --------------- 0305 (OPTIONAL) #5: Install Loth_Blunt_Weapons_ver_3-0-1-12939.rar Choose "Loth's Blunt Weapons for Npcs.esp" but not "Loth's Blunt Weapons.esp" nor "Loth's Blunt Weapons- Mobs.esp" (will be using "FCOM_LothsBluntWeapons.esp'). --------------- 0306 (OPTIONAL) #6: Install Artifacts 1-1 I Combined files "Artifacts-25309.7z" & "Artifacts1-1-25309.7z" into "Artifacts1_1-a4BAIN-25309.7z" Install the Core Files and choose the Optional Files if you want the DistantLOD files for the camp installed. --------------- 0307 (OPTIONAL) #7: Install Armamentarium Complete 1-35 I Combined files "ArmamentariumComplete_ver_1_35-18417.7z" & "ArmaCompleteResources-18417.7z" into "ArmaComplete1_35+Resources-a4BAIN-18417.7z" You might decide to use the original archives. It is very important to install the correct components in relation to other mods you are installing. + "Armamentarium.esm", "Meshes" folder, "Textures" folder = Core components (REQUIRED for any install). + "ArmamentariumLL4OOO.esp", "ArmamentariumLLMagicOOO.esp", "ArmamentariumLLVendors.esp" = OOO components (REQUIRED for this install). - "ArmamentariumLL.esp", "ArmamentariumLLArmaVendor.esp", "ArmamentariumLLMagic.esp" = non-OOO components (NOT required for this install). + "ArmamentariumArtifacts.esp" = Quest component (optional, highly recommended). + "Artifacts - ArmaCompleteAddon.esp" = compatibility component for Artifacts 1.1 (REQUIRED for this install - not if you aren't installing Artifacts 1.1). --------------- 0308 #8: Install MMM 3.73b BAIN package Referring to CorePC's PLUGINS ? DESCRIPTION and FUNCTIONS , [RELZ] MartsMonsterMod37b3 Public Release 3 [RELZ] #9, and DevNull's FCOM Expanded Load Order, these are my choices. Yours may differ (apart from the required ones, of course). Y = YES, N = NO To arrive at this... Note: "Mart's Monster Mod - Slof Horses Complete.esp" (incompatible with Slof's Horses.esp or Extra.esp. Probably also conflict with Slof's Horses Base.esp) See Also: If using FCOM & Slof's Horse Base, load Slof's Horses/Armored Horses early (before OOO). Tag Slof's Horses Base.esp with {{BASH:Graphics}} and use "Import Graphics" in the Bashed patch. Leave it virtually active --------------- 0309 (OPTIONAL) #9: Install COBL Cosmetics Resources 01 package (only required if installing Cobl Races). I will be installing "Cobl Races.esp" (not to be confused with "Cobl Races - Balanced.esp" - which I won't be using). For now, I won't install any of the body mod ("Install Next - IF using x Bodies") components. When I do install body mods later, I will come back to this installer, adjust, and "Anneal" it. --------------- 0310 (OPTIONAL) #10: Install Cobl 172 package --------------- 0310a (OPTIONAL) #10a: Install Loot-Drop-Merchant_changes_Proposal-21104.7z (Only required if installing MMM 3.7b3 Cobl update) Overwrites some Cobl 172 .esp files --------------- 0310b (OPTIONAL) #10b: Install MMM 3.7b3 Cobl update (Only required if you want the update changes listed in the Quote below). 7z archive contains a single "MMM-Cobl.esp" file. Read [RELZ] MartsMonsterMod37b3 Public Release 3 [RELZ] #9 (search that page for "cobl update").Overwrites "MMM-Cobl.esp" --------------- 0310c (OPTIONAL) #10c: Install Salmo_test_fix-21104.7z --------------- 0311 #11: Install FCOM 9.9 beta,UFCOM, & FCOM_WarCry 109 update (FCOM_ConvergenceB99+uFCOM-a4BAIN.7z) To get this... --------------- 0311a (OPTIONAL) #11a: Install FCOM_EntropicOrderRebalance.7z Choose either "FCOM_EntropicOrderHardcore.esp" OR "FCOM_EntropicOrderRebalance.esp", NOT BOTH! Now run BOSS and check the log for errors! Correct any errors by selecting/deselecting the appropriate components within each package in Wrye Bash Installers tab and then "Anneal" the package(s). --------------- 0312 #12: Install OMOBS 2.0 I'm installing "OMOBS_Shivering_Isles-28537.7z" --------------- This installation phase of uFCOM is now completed. Next, building the Bashed Patch. ========================================================= ================================= Building the Bashed Patch: ================================= ---------- 01 - It is advisable to start with a clean Bashed Patch. You can copy "Bashed Patch, 0.esp" from the \oblivion\Mopy\Extras folder to the \oblivion\Data folder. ---------- 02 - In Wrye Bash "Mods" window, click "Load Order" to have the mods listed accordingly. ---------- 03 - Run BOSS now, and read the log. Check that each mod has the correct Bash Tags, sometimes a tag needs to be removed! ---------- 04 - Left-click any mod. Use keyboard "Ctrl" and "A" keys together (this selects all in the current window). ---------- 05 - Right-click > "Mark Mergeable..." ---------- 06 - Activate any inactive mods. Some will become highlighted in red, these are supposed to be Deactivated. You can deactivate these ones yourself, or let Wrye Bash do it for you in the next step. ---------- 07 - Left-click "Bashed Patch, 0.esp" to select it, then right-click > "Rebuild Patch..." ---------- 08 - Click "Yes" button on first pop-up window. ---------- 09 - Now , at the second pop-up window, we are at the point where we select what goes into the Bashed Patch... ---------- 10 - Once those are set, click "Build Patch" button (and wait). After a few minutes you will get a pop-up window with results like this. Here is my Installers: (Installed Only) Packages List at this point ... ...and here is my Mods: Active Mod Files list at this point... ---------- For those who want a more detailed explanation of Bashed Patch selection options: Patch option reference (by Waruddar) stolen from the bottom of [RELZ] Wrye Bash -- Thread 69, post #1)... The game is now ready to play, although I would recommend defragmenting the hard drive or partition containing the game folder first (unless it is on an SSD drive). ========================================================= ======================== Patching The Mods: ======================== Sometimes small problems and personal tastes lead to modders creating patches for mods. These patches can usually still be applied if the original mod remains unchanged for long periods of time, but may be included within later updates of the original mod. ---------- ==FRAN PATCHES== 0321 (OPTIONAL) Dark_Green_Glass_Armor4FRAN-2996+17621.7z A mod that requires a patch to use with Fran's, and then needs a bit more work to get it functioning correctly (see post #5 "Patches & Making Them Do What You Want Them To" for details). 0322 (OPTIONAL) Frans_Optional_Leveled_Quests-SI_Only-17621.rar Amber and Madness ore overhaul and single harder quest for Shivering Isles. Designed for use with FCOM. Updated 8-5-08. (I didn't install the original Fran's version). 0323 (OPTIONAL) FRANs_OBSE_menu_plug-17621.zip Strategy Master's OBSE scripts to set the FransMenu to use OBSE calls and an .ini file. Should help stablize the menu system. 0324 (OPTIONAL) Dark_Seducer_Weapon_Fix-17621.rar Strategy Master's SI Dark Seducer Weapon Fix. Fixes the high level item spawns for the dark seducer so that they yield the correct maces and swords instead of Golden Saint weapons. ---------- ==OOO PATCHES== 0331 (OPTIONAL) Vanilla_House_Prices_for_OOO-33649.7z Changes OOO house prices back to Vanilla prices. 0332 (OPTIONAL) OOO-Better_Priced_Clutter-29633.7z Increases the value of the gems and clutter added by Oscuro's Oblivion Overhaul to match the values given to vanilla clutter by the 2, "Gems" by Dugray, & "AC's Realistically Priced Clutter" 0333 (OPTIONAL) Geomancy_Gem_Dust_1_1-21102.zip (CHOOSE ONLY ONE esp, NOT BOTH) A rewrite of OOO's Geomancy & Gem dust plugin using OBSE. Includes bone grinding. ---------- ==FCOM PATCHES== Not really patches, but an example of how to change components of an install (and others that are affected). 0341 (OPTIONAL) RuneSkulls-9412.zip (Exnem Runeskulls 1.1) I didn't install the FCOM component that requires this, so I will now. This adds powerful Runeskulls to the game. (OPTIONAL, Requires Exnem Runeskulls) "FCOM_ExnemRuneskulls.esp" (this nerfs Exnem's Runskulls). In Wrye Bash "Installers" tab, highlight the "FCOM_Convergence..." package, select/activate "FCOM_ExnemRuneskulls.esp" in the lower right "Esp/m Filter" window. Package turns red. Now (over the installer package) right-click > "Anneal". Package turns green again. You will also need to uninstall "Mart's Monster Mod - Diverse Runeskulls Loot OOO.esp" by deselecting it in the "Installers" tab and annealing the "MMM37b3PR..." package. Note: None of these alterations involved packages with any conflicts, which can often happen. I always check the conflicts panel before I Anneal, so I know whether I may need to also Anneal other packages afterwards. ---------- Activate the newly installed files in "Mods" Tab, run BOSS, then Rebuild the Bashed Patch. =========================================================

March 2012 Offline versions of this guide are now available in PDF and ODT formats for download from TESNexus, thanks to Bjornalf WHAT: This thread is an attempt to document, in meticulous detail, my progress so that others may (hopefully) benefit from the information provided by friendly people or which I discover. WHY: Some of the reasons for doing this are; A . To help people new to modding (such as a friend on a clan TeamSpeak server who was asking me to explain how to install one of the mods I created - which led to both of us experiencing extreme confusion and frustration). B . Having taken a break for several months, I find myself in the position of needing to relearn things and remember details, as well as determine what files and information are current and what are outdated. So, that makes it easier to see things through the eyes of someone who is new to modding. C . There are a lot of players new to modding since the game was released on Steam (and I have encouraged several friends to get it). D . Having done this before (not quite successfully) and recorded the steps in a .rtf document (not quite detailed enough) I desire to have something I can return to if I am ever foolish enough to want to repeat the process again. E . This should (hopefully) be easier to keep up to date, and having other people giving input should correct any mistakes I make. After a few months of playing my last modded install, I begun to get frustrated with some issues. I was getting a few CTDs and occaisionaly had duplicated and/or incorrectly positioned doors in some cities (depending upon which quest was active). Tried cleaning mods with TES4Edit (3.0.15), to no avail. I installed quite a lot of mods and it looks like I got the install order wrong and/or some of the omods I added later overwrote aspects of previous BAIN-installed ones. HOW: If at all possible, I will attempt to use only Wry Bash to install mods. That said, in previous attempts I have resorted to using OBMM because I don't understand the complex mechanics of some mods and prefer to trust the OMOD creaters and script writers. Throughout past installs I used 7-Zip File Manager to create my own archives when the structure of a downloaded mod is not suitable for immediate use with Wrye Bash and also to combine updates/patches to mods that are simple overwrites of components in the original mod. Any such packages used in this installation will be identifiable by "a4BAIN" (prefixing the TESNexus file ID number, if there is one). i.e. "0801 RTTv3_0_1FULL-3027-a4BAIN_CL.7z". The latest version of Wrye Bash may make this less necessary and I will revert to the original or updated downloaded archives where possible. I sort into groups and prefix all the archives/OMODS with a 4 digit number for easier sorting in Wrye Bash, OBMM and the install folders. So, I am starting all over once again. I will document my progress, update, and add more detail over time with links to the files used (sourced here at TESNexus where possible). To begin with, my base game is the Steam TES4:Oblivion GoTY, and my Operating System is WindowsXP 64-Bit Professional. My Steam folder and all my games are installed on a different drive than my operating system. My hardware is a couple of years old: Intel Q9650 Quad core CPU @ 3GHz; 8GB DDR2-800 (PC2 6400) (was 4GB until this month); ATI HD5870 2GB; 2x SSD drives. Updates will be indicated with green text. ======================== ==GAME== Steam TES4:Oblivion GoTY (includes all DLCs). Vanilla game restored from a backup copy. With reference to TESIV:POSItive Complete Installation Guide, Step #2 ========================================================= ======================== ==PREINSTALL== ======================== 00 CLEANED DLC ESPS (I use a .7z archive I made earlier, containing the cleaned esps). 01 OBSE 0020 : Must have to run scripts. Note: "Enable Steam Community In-Game" is required for OBSE to work. 02 Pluggy Dev v132 : Must have for some mods. 03 OBMM Extended 10-12-24 : If you to create/install OMODs (.exe installer requires Admin rights). 04 WryePython 03a or Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable Package (x86) : One of these is required for Wrye Bash, depending upon which Wrye Bash install you want to use. (Installers require Admin rights) 05 Wrye Bash 291 : Must have for BAIN installers & Bashed Patch. I tried 292 but found it had too many bugs for my liking. 06 BOSS 1.7 : Must have for mod load order sorting (.exe installer requires Admin rights). 07 TES4Edit 3.0.15 EXPERIMENTAL : Must have for cleaning mods & finding conflicts. 08 TES4Gecko 15.2 : Sometimes usefull. 09 Nifskope 1.0.22.8329d39 : Sometimes usefull. 10 TESConstructionSet 1.2.404 : Usefull when creating your own mods. 11 BulkFileChanger 1.02 : Used to change file dates. 12 TES4LODGen 3.0.15 EXPERIMENTAL 13a python-2.6.6.msi (Installer requires Admin rights) 13b blender-2.49b-windows.exe (Installer requires Admin rights) 13c PyFFI-2.1.9.c1c1c66.win32.exe (Installer requires Admin rights) 13d Oblivion - PyFFI Optimization Kit v7 At this point I launch the game and the launcher detects my video card, then click the "Data Files" and activate the DLCs and click "Options" to put in my preferences. Next is "Play" to get to the Main Menu where I adjust the rest of the settings and controls. This creates a new Oblivion.ini (I deleted the contents of My Games/Oblivion/ folder after backing it up). I then exit and perform some tweaks to Oblivion.ini as per TESIV:POSItive Oblivion.ini Tweaks (most of these are done using Wrye Bash). Tip: Download Wrye Bash Pictorial Guide (I choose the Optional files - WBPG - Complete JPGs) Unpack and study them. They cover a lot of recent changes to Wrye Bash. Here is another good link for BAIN information I now start Wrye Bash and adjust settings & check ini tweaks. Tip: Create a desktop shortcut for Wrye Bash. The "Target:" should be something like C:\Python26\pythonw.exe "D:\STEAM\steamapps\common\oblivion\Mopy\bash.py"and "Start in:" D:\steam\steamapps\common\oblivion\MopyFor an an icon D:\STEAM\steamapps\common\oblivion\Mopy\images\bash_32.icoSee the wiki for more Wrye Bash installation info. Wrye Bash MOD tab & INSTALLER tab settings... - 1. Leave "Lock Times" on when popup asks. - 2. Go to Mods tab. - 3. Right-click the column header and check that the following are selected. + "Auto-ghost" + "Lock times" *1 + "Boss Disable Lock Times" + "Always Update BOSS Masterlist prior to running BOSS." - 4. Go to Installers tab. - 5. Right-click the column header and check that the following are selected. + "Avoid at Startup" + "Enabled" + "Auto-Anneal" + "Auto-Refresh Projects" + "BSA Redirection" + "Clean Data Directory" + "Show Lower Conflicts" + "Enable installation of OBSE plugins" *1 This setting prevents the load order being changed and requires the "Boss disable lock times" be selected for BOSS to adjust the load times. BOSS 1.7 has a different install path than earlier versions and is not found by Wry Bash 291 and earlier. There should be no problems having "Lock Times" on if using Wrye Bash up to 291 with BOSS up to 1.65 or Wrye Bash 292 with BOSS 1.7. However, when using Wrye Bash 192 with BOSS 1.7, BOSS can't be activated from within Wrye Bash so "Lock Times" should be tured off. Wrye Bash "INI Edits" tab selections... Note:Plus a few I created myself... Allow Scripted Autosave, Disabled [Oblivion].ini (Disables autosave during starter tutorial) Allow Scripted Autosave, ~Enabled [Oblivion].ini Controls, a4 Numpad [Oblivion].ini Controls, ~Default [Oblivion].ini ShadowMapResolution, 512 [Oblivion].ini I also edited "Autosave, ~Always [Oblivion].ini" & "Autosave, Never [Oblivion].ini" to include "bSaveOnInteriorExteriorSwitch=1" and "bSaveOnInteriorExteriorSwitch=0" respectively. Then I do a couple of hand edits to Oblivion.ini.. [Archive] SArchiveList=Oblivion - Meshes.bsa, ArchiveInvalidationInvalidated!.bsa, Oblivion - Textures - Compressed.bsa, Oblivion - Sounds.bsa, Oblivion - Voices1.bsa, Oblivion - Voices2.bsa, Oblivion - Misc.bsa^ ArchiveInvalidationInvalidated! [Interface] fDlgFocus=6.3000^ Gives a more realistic distance when talking to NPCs And then copy to the Saves folder any vanilla game saves I want to use. Run BOSS Now I launch Oblivion and start a new game, playing through to the end of Emperor Uriel Septim's intro sequence in the prison cell and exit once I can move again. I also load a few vanilla game saves at various locations throughout the game world. No crashes means things are all good so far. The game is likely to crash every time you exit, until the FastExit utility is installed (see next section ==UTILITIES==). Note: If the game crashes when you attempt to start it, check your sound card's settings. My Xonar DX needs to have DSP modes (i.e. GX) turned off or Oblivion crashes at launch. Update: I you are using the latest version of Wrye Bash (292), you can skip this step as the issue with Wrye Bash's "ArchiveInvalidationInvalidated!.bsa" appears to have been fixed. If, like me, you are using Wrye Bash 291 or earlier, you may want to read this: Note: Wrye Bash 292 Bugs I can't deselect "UOP Vampire Aging & Face Fix.esp" in the Esp/m filter pane. "Deselect all" doesn't do it either. Version 292 also doesn't remember selections made in the Esp/m pane when you deselect multiple choice options, so you can't make "01 xx" .esp choices, deselect the "01 xx" section, select the "02 xx" section, make choices there, then go back and reselect "00 xx" section. You have to make all the selections at once from the Esp/m pane with all the .esp files in there. Backup shaders: Create a 7-Zip archive of the vanilla "Shaders" folder (found in "Data" folder). I do the same for the "Videos" and "Music" folders. ========================================================= =============================== =uFCOM PREPARATION= =============================== ========================================================= --------------- #1: Create Fran 4.5b BAIN package as per "Fran 4.5b - Convert" instructions at TESIV:POSItive - S2B: Make FCOM Components BAIN-Ready Selections made during the temporary Fran.exe installations: Next, unpack Optimised_Items_pack-34830.7z into \Bash Installers\Fran 4.5b\data\ folder, overwriting the BSA, then rename "FraNewItems.bsa" to "FCOM_Convergence_FraNewItems.bsa". I created "0801 Fran-4_5b-for_uFCOM-a4BAIN.7z" then moved it up to the "Bash Installers" folder and uninstalled the two Frans .exes. --------------- #2: Create OOO 1.33 BAIN package as per "OOO 1.33 - Convert" instructions at TESIV:POSItive - S2B: Make FCOM Components BAIN-Ready I deleted 6x random "Thumbs.db" from the unpacked original archive folders and created "0802 OOO_133_Complete-a4BAIN.7z". I also downloaded the OOO 134 Beta 5 Patch, "OOO_134_Beta_5_Patch-15256.7z" --------------- #3: Create Oblivion WarCry BAIN package as per "OWC - Convert" instructions at TESIV:POSItive - S2B: Make FCOM Components BAIN-Ready I deleted 4x random "Thumbs.db" from the unpacked archive folders and created "0803 Oblivion_WarCry-1_09-a4BAIN.7z". Note: I also have "0803 OblivionWarCry109+BSA-a4BAIN.7z" which I created for my previous install (has "Oblivion WarCry EV.esp" & "Oblivion WarCry EV.bsa") --------------- #4: Create MMM 3.73b BAIN package as per "MMM 3.73b - Convert" instructions at TESIV:POSItive - S2B: Make FCOM Components BAIN-Ready I replaced the "Mart's Monster Mod - Diverse WaterLife.esp" in the "02 Modifiers" folder with the one from MMMDiverseWaterLifeUpdate.7z and created "0808 MMM37b3PR+pF-for_uFCOM-a4BAIN.7z". --------------- (OPTIONAL) #5: Create COBL Cosmetic Resources BAIN package (Only needed if you activate Cobl Races). I created "0809 Cobl_Cosmetics_Res_01-a4BAIN.7z". I have not found a guide for this, so you will have to decipher my instructions (assuming you think it is worth the hassle). --------------- #6: Create FCOM_Convergence_Beta9.9 BAIN package as per "FCOM Convergence 9.9 - Convert" instructions at TESIV:POSItive - S2B: Make FCOM Components BAIN-Ready I deleted 3x random "Desktop.ini" & 6x "Thumbs.db" from the unpacked original archive folders and created "FCOM_Convergence_Beta_9dot9-a4BAIN-12249.7z". Next, I added uFCOM update, creating "FCOM_ConvergenceB99+uFCOM-a4BAIN.7z". And the FCOM WarCry109 update, creating "FCOM_ConvergenceB99+uFCOM+WC109-a4BAIN.7z" --------------- #7: Download MOBS/OMOBS 2.0 and any of the optional files you want in the FCOM Install Order list at the top of this post. I chose "OMOBS Shivering Isles" because I will be installing OOO and my Steam version of the game includes SI. --------------- Place all the Installer archives in the \Oblivion Mods\Bash Installers\ folder This is my Installers List ========================================================= ========================= =CLEANING MODS= ========================= ========================================================= I decided to clean mods with TES4Edit, using the method described at ElderScrolls Cleaning Guide Unpacked each archive, cleaned the esp file(s), overwrote the uncleaned esps with cleaned esps, repacked, appending "_CL" at the end of archive names. I will repeat this process for each group of mods that I install. ========================================================= =========================================== =OPTIMISING MESHES WITH PyFFI= =========================================== ========================================================= After reading oblivionmodwiki PyFFI and the instructions in the description for Oblivion - PyFFI Optimization Kit v7, I made my first attempt at optimising the default meshes within the .bsa files that came with the game. At this point there is not yet a "Meshes" folder in the "\oblivion\Data\" folder. That seems to have been successful. If anyone is interested, the log files are here. I now go through my install list and PyFFI each mod that has meshes, 7-zip the results into an archive for each mod. When all are done, I start the actual installation. That took about 20 hours to complete (including the Oblivion & DLC .bsa files). Here's my methods explained... This is what my Install List looks like now.. Some have two of each number, the ones with "+ PyFFI_" in the name contain the optimised .bsa/mesh files for the mod immediately above it. I will be installing those in sequence, overwriting the .bsa/mesh files with optimised versions. A couple will ONLY have the optimised versions installed, as they contain the same number of meshes as the unoptimised versions (e.g. "0101 Operation_Optimization_1_1_1-BAIN-22170" "0102+ PyFFI_Optimised_Distant_Land_MAX_1_1-15278"). Without any doubt, PyFFI optimising meshes is the single most effective method of improving performance (or preventing loss of performance) that I have found. It greatly reduces the memory overheads for Oblivion.exe and directly affects FPS. I recommend PyFFIing all meshes with one exception: Body replacer mods (including skeletons). PyFFIing those can lead to partial or fully matt-black corpses. ========================================================= ========================== ==THE INSTALL== ========================== ========================================================= ==00 UTILITIES== 0001 FastExit_2-22410.zip 0002 OSR_4-1-24_RC-23208-1.zip 0003 MenuQue_v9a-32200-1.zip 0004 Super_Hotkeys_054-22326.zip The default additional wheel keys can be edited in "\oblivion\Data\sr_super_hotkeys.ini" using DEC values from DirectX_Key_Scancodes.txt 0005 Reset_Your_Status_Page.zip 0006 OBSE_-Elys-_USV_v93-a4BAIN-16622.7z This is a BAIN archive I created from the download. -edit- 0007 Actor_details_1p3-29127.7z For repairing Character stats and/or examining NPC inventories. 0008 ConScribe_90-26510.zip For printing console output to a text file during troubleshooting. -endedit- Note: Regarding Streamline 3.1, I used this performance mod for almost a year. I recently tested it with a heavily modified game and concluded that it is not worth installing again. For me, performance took a big hit once Mesh Replacers, RAEVWD, & Quest mods were installed. Memory usage went up by about 20% and fps went way down. No adjustments to Streamline (I went as far as disabling all it's features except the purge) made much difference. However, deactivating the Streamline esp immediately resulted in reduced memory usage and improved fps. Fine tuning Oblivion Stutter Remover and tweaking oblivion.ini settings will produce far better results than Streamline does. Activate the mods & Run BOSS I repeat the "play new game to the end of Emperor Uriel Septim's intro sequence until I can move" test, and then some vanilla game saves at various locations (as I do at the end of every group of mod installs). ========================================================= ==01 LARGE MESH REPLACERS== Note: This is where my previous installation order came to grief regarding conflicts. Some of these mods conflict with UOP meshes and would overwrite them, so I moved this group up the install order and placed them before the UOPs. Last time, after installing them, I went down the list "Annealing" all the mods they conflicted with. If they are installed in this position, that is no longer an issue. 0100 Bomret's Texture Pack SI 1_0-a4BAIN.7z Conflicts: (higher) Operation_Optimization, UOPv3.2.0, ISIPv1.4.0, UPSupplementals. 0101 0501 Operation_Optimization_1_1_1-BAIN-22170.7z Conflicts: (higher) UOPv3.2.0, ISIPv1.4.0, UPSupplementals. 0102 0502 Optimised_Distant_Land_MAX_1_1-15278.rar I chose "50 Percent Optimised Distant Land" Conflicts: (higher) UOPv3.2.0, Valenwood_Improved, ElsweyrAnequinaV3, ElsweyrAnequina Optional Files 0103 QTP3Redimized.zip + QTP3R-Patch.7z = "QTP3Redimized+Patch-a4BAIN.7z" Conflicts: (higher) UOPv3.2.0, UPSupplementals. 0103a QTP3R-Reduced_Lite-26038.7z Conflicts: (lower) QTP3R : (higher) UOPv3.2.0. These have a much less detrimental effect on performance once they have been through the PyFFI process. ========================================================= ==02 UNOFFICIAL PATCHES== 0201 Unofficial_Oblivion_Patch_v3_2_0_Manual_Version-5296.7z : BAIN + Select: - Oblivion Citadel Door Fix.esp + Don't select: - Unoficial Oblivion Patch.esp (0104 Unofficial_Patch_Supplementals-27710-3-3-5.7z will overwrite it) - UOP Vampire Aging Face Fix.esp (Bashed Patch obsoletes). 0202 USIPv1_4_0_Manual_install_7Z_version-10739.7z : BAIN + Don't select - Unoficial Shivering Isles Patch.esp (0104 Unofficial_Patch_Supplementals-27710-3-3-5.7z will overwrite it). 0203 Unofficial_Official_Mods_Patch_v15_Manual_Version-9969.7z : BAIN + Select: - DLCSpellTomes - Unofficial Patch.esp + Don't select: - DLCThievesDen - Unofficial Patch - SSSB.esp (Not needed for 'DLCThievesDen - Unofficial Patch.esp' v1.0.7+) + Don't select: - DLCBattlehornCastle - Unofficial Patch.esp - DLCFrostcrag - Unofficial Patch.esp - DLCHorseArmor - Unofficial Patch.esp - DLCMehrunesRazor - Unofficial Patch.esp - DLCOrrery - Unofficial Patch.esp - DLCThievesDen - Unofficial Patch.esp - DLCVileLair - Unofficial Patch.esp - Knights - Unofficial Patch.esp (will all be overwritten by 0104 Unofficial_Patch_Supplementals-27710-3-3-5.7z) 0204 Unofficial_Patch_Supplementals-27710-3-3-5.7z + Install everything Note: When I previously attempted installing these UOPs first (without installing the Utilities), at this point I had crash-on-exit (from game or just main menu). Reverting and installing ==00 UTILITIES== (OBSE mods) before installing ==02 UNOFFICIAL PATCHES== fixed it. Probably the Fast2Exit mod. Activate the mods & Run BOSS Start game and test (there is no need to build a Bashed Patch yet). Backup: \My Games\Oblivion folder, \oblivion (game) folder, \Oblivion Mods folder. =========================================================

Frankly, we're surprised you're even able to watch this video. Contains enough truisms to amuse/annoy all.

Not exactly what the OP asked for but here's one I made..... http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=35219 Purchase spell to summon a mount for 10 minutes. Isn't invisible, doesn't disappear when you dismount. Follows you real close if you walk. Can't go through doors but can be summoned anywhere.

Hi Zaelers, you could learn how to use Wrye Bash and it's Bashed Patch. I'm a late-comer too and am in the process of changing as many of the 175 mods I am using to BAIN installers for Wrye Bash. 10 to go and I have fully merged (with TES4Gecko) about a dozen in those 165 so far. I found out that Wrye Bash is absolutely essential in order to use the overhauls and other complex mods I want (Frans, OOO, WarCry, Bobs Armory, MMM, COBL, uFCOM). Here's the tools I use... # Name Install Method Info 01 WryePython EXE Requirement for Wrye Bash (Need Admin rights to install) 02 Wrye Bash EXE Effortless install. Turn "Lock Times" off when asked on first run after install. 03 OBMM EXE (Requires Admin rights to install) Wrye Bash has internal button. 04 OBSE MANUAL Copy obse_x_x_xxx.dll, obse_editor_x_x.dll, and obse_steam_loader.dll to your Oblivion directory. Copy the obse_loader.exe from the OBSE ZIP into the Oblivion directory. Steam users do not need to use the EXE, but some OMOD scripts check for it. "Enable Steam Community In-Game" is required for OBSE to work. 05 Pluggy MANUAL Extract "OBSE_Elys_Pluggy.dlx" and "OBSE_Elys_Pluggy.dll" to "Oblivion Install Directory\Data\OBSE\Plugins\". If you don't have an "..\OBSE\Plugins\" directory, create one. 06 TES4Edit/TES4View MANUAL 1.Extract the archive into your Oblivion folder. 2.Duplicate the executable, and rename the copy TES4View.exe. >> notes: TES4View.exe is the view-only version Wrye Bash has internal button. 07 TES4Gecko MANUAL Extract the TES4Gecko 15.2 folder anywhere e.g. \Oblivion Mods\ folder. Create a shortcut to TES4Gecko.jar 08 TES4LODGen MANUAL Extract to Oblivion folder. Create a shortcut to TES4LODGen.exe Wrye Bash has internal button. 09 BOSS MANUAL Extract BOSS.bat, BOSS.exe, masterlist.txt to \oblivion\Data\ folder run .bat file NOT .exe. Update masterlist.txt frequently. Wrye Bash has internal button. 10 TES Construction Set EXE (Requires Admin rights to install) Wrye Bash has internal button. 11 Oblivion Content Validator Checks the following folders: "textures", "meshes", "sounds" and all the subfolders. Every .dds texture, every ".nif" mesh and every sound file that should override the default ones is added to the ArchiveInvalidation.txt. Google should find you all of those, it did for me.

Well, I solved my problem by creating a new .esp that uses copies of the hires textures and then merged it into the bashed patch. Although they didn't have a specific esp, I still don't understand why the textures in the previous bashed patch weren't being rendered.

Which "Oblivion patch"? I'm having an issue with missing nipples on original races females. The nips are on Coreans and Ren's Elves, and TES4Edit shows my bashed patch is pointing to the correct hirez textures but those textures aren't the ones that are being rendered for original races.

While I predominantly use the Unified\Full Cities & IC (less .esps), I do very much like the option to use modular apects if and when working out compatiblity issues and fiddling around with other mods, especially quests. While you cover a large number of these (including all the major ones) I do not expect full compatibility with all mods, so I like having the fall-back options that modularity offers.