What do I need for modding?

[weto1210]

So I wanted to start making some mods and I decided to pick oblivion as my start. I don't really know what programs and tools specifically that I need to download/use to make mods, if anyone would like to help me figure out what I need could you put the name of the tool and possibly a link. Thanks

[eric31415]

http://cs.elderscrolls.com/index.php/Main_Page

[mhahn123]

Just for basic starter tools you will want the following:

 

7zip - for packaging, unpacking compressed files

BSA Commander - for extracting mesh and texture files from BSA, OBMM has a built in function also

Nifskope - for working with mesh files

GIMP - for working with textures

Blender - if you want to do more complicated work with meshes

TES4Edit - for cleaning mods before you publish them

OBMM and/or Wrye Bash for load ordering and otherwise managing mod files. Both have pros and cons.

 

Sorry no links just now...my laptop is getting ready to die. If nobody expands on this i'll add links later.

[weto1210]

Alright thanks guys.

[Lanceor]

Modding 101 :smile: