Getting a lot of mods

[Sarus31]

Okay, I've downloaded a couple of mods in the past, and I really want too get more, but I fear incompatibility issues. What software/programs would be recommend? and how best too use them? etc. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Edited July 12, 2013 by Sarus31

[Woggsy]

Oblivion Mod Manager (OBMM) has a compatibility checker, and you'll probably need it to install a couple of the mods that only come in the .omod format. However, I would recommend using Wrye Bash alongside it, as it allows for reverting to mod checkpoints, and annealing or previously overwritten files by other mods. It gives a writeup of every instance in the game with a conflict from the mods, allowing you to pick which revision is more important. Both are provided here on the Nexus.

 

I'd also recommend Better Oblivion Sorting Software (BOSS), which can be used in conjunction with Wrye Bash, and IIRC, I think OBMM also supports it? Correct me if I'm wrong. Anyway, BOSS uses a community updated list of mods to get the mod priorities right.

 

If you need to surpass the 250+ or so limit of maximum plugin files, Wrye Bash offers this "Bash Patch" system which merges smaller and compatible mods into one plugin. TESGecko also provides this, but honestly, Wrye Bash does pretty much anything.

 

So in summary: Use Wrye Bash primarily for anything big, OBMM for any .omod files you come across, use BOSS (through Wrye Bash) to sort all the plugin files in a good order, and of course, use your own judgement if you think two mods are going to smash into each other too hard.

 

Hope that helps you out a bit.

Edited July 13, 2013 by Woggsy

[Sarus31]

Thank you Woggsy, i really appreciate your response and suggestions, thanks again.