Several Mod problems

[lamepudding]

I just started Modding Oblivion about... Oh, 4 days ago, so I am really new at all this.

First off I would like to tell you all what I have already done, then I will tell you which mods I'm having issues with, and what the issue is. Usually its just that it won't show up on my data files list, therefore its not working (I assume).

 

1. I have been READING almost every requirement list and how-to-install instructions for the mods I have downloaded. I say ALMOST because I did get a little uppity and started willy-nilly downloading things while only skimming what files I needed. I have gone back thusly and read the download pages since then.

 

2. For most of the Mods I have been extracting the files into my Data file via 7-zip.

 

3. I have OBMM and Oblivion Script Extender and they both seem to be working fine.

 

4. I have BOSS but I can't tell if its working or not *Noob*

 

5. I first got to the forum and I read Useful tips and Information, and I also went to a link that further informed me of what to do if my Mods weren't working.

 

After all this, the following mods weren't working:

 

-Verona House Bloodlines (I downloaded the complete pack)

 

-Alexander Wings (Its not really that important to me, so if I can't figure it out or get answers... I'll live.)

 

-Thief Arsenal (its in a folder in my data file, and theres another folder inside that says "textures". Should I take the files out and put them in the texture file?)

 

-The Lands of Solstheim-Vvardenfell-Mournhold - SoVvM (okay this one is WEIRD. I can't tell if its working or not. Vvardenfell won't... show up. I thought maybe the meshes were in the wrong place, so I re-downloaded it but it still won't show up. its just land at the end of the dock. There are trees and monsters but there are no buildings. Did they include that? and when I go to Solstheim theres this big castle but NO PEOPLE IN IT and no things either. Mournhold is the only place that has people AND buildings. Is that just the way the Mod is?)

 

Thank you for taking the time to read all this. xD; I hope I'm not being too noobish.

Oh and... Do I still need to download the newest Oblivion Patch if I installed the game after the patches release? (the patch says it was relesed in 2007, I reinstalled the whole game, including shivering isles, in 2009 with a newly bought Game Of The Year Edition.)

Thank you again. Ask me if you need anymore info.

[Tomlong54210]

BOSS is working if a log file pops up with the list of your plugins in it. Since you are using OBMM, you are better off installing all mods with OMODs. Manual installations can become a big mess, especially when it comes time to uninstall them.

 

OMOD Installation - http://tesivpositive.animolious.com/index.php?page=omod_installation

 

For VHB, you need to set bEnableBorderRegions to 1 in the Oblivion.ini. Which version of VHB did you install?

 

Oblivion.ini Tweaks - http://tesivpositive.animolious.com/index.php?page=oblivion_ini_tweaks

[bben46]

If BOSS is working, when you run it you will immediately get a listing showing you what it did and what it thinks can be improved. It doesn't run by itself, you must run it outside of the game. Read the instructions to see how to run it.

 

For quest type mods such as Verona House it is always a good idea to have them near the end of your load order until you finish the quest - BTW Verona House doesn't start until you finish the main quest.

 

As for thief arsenal, you should not have a folder for a mod in the data folder. It didn't install right. Read the info and try again. The textures from that one should automatically be placed in the existing textures folder.

 

The Lands of Solstheim-Vvardenfell-Mournhold is an attempt to add an entire new area to the game, it is and will probably always be under construction. You will probably have to go to their website to figure it out.

[yeldarb]

If you have Windows Vista or 7,Oblivion needs to be installed outside of C:Program Files. I use C:Games\Oblivion. SoVvM never was finished. If you downloaded Alexanders Wings to fly try Ring of Wings TESNexus php?id 23570-This mod requires three BSA files and one esp to work,V 3.0 and V3.05 update are needed. Read the readme for Thieves Arsenal,compare the file with the textures inside to the textures in the download before you delete the folder,or reinstall Thieves Arsenal, they may be there so you can edit items in the mod later on to suit your tastes. For your question on the patch look in the lower left hand corner of the main loading screen(this is where you can select new game), you hopefully will see 1.20416. If it is not 1.20416 you will need the correct patch for your language and whether or not you have Shivering Isles (SI) installed, the patches are available on TESNexus. I have never used Verona House Bloodlines to offer advice.

[lamepudding]

BOSS is working if a log file pops up with the list of your plugins in it. Since you are using OBMM, you are better off installing all mods with OMODs. Manual installations can become a big mess, especially when it comes time to uninstall them.

 

OMOD Installation - http://tesivpositive.animolious.com/index.php?page=omod_installation

 

For VHB, you need to set bEnableBorderRegions to 1 in the Oblivion.ini. Which version of VHB did you install?

 

Oblivion.ini Tweaks - http://tesivpositive.animolious.com/index.php?page=oblivion_ini_tweaks

 

Oooh okay, so BOSS is working. Thank you for the links :D I will try it at once.

 

The verona house..

It was called something like... Complete version? It was the very first link under main files.

I checked to see if thats the one I need, and it is.

 

If BOSS is working, when you run it you will immediately get a listing showing you what it did and what it thinks can be improved. It doesn't run by itself, you must run it outside of the game. Read the instructions to see how to run it.

 

For quest type mods such as Verona House it is always a good idea to have them near the end of your load order until you finish the quest - BTW Verona House doesn't start until you finish the main quest.

 

As for thief arsenal, you should not have a folder for a mod in the data folder. It didn't install right. Read the info and try again. The textures from that one should automatically be placed in the existing textures folder.

 

The Lands of Solstheim-Vvardenfell-Mournhold is an attempt to add an entire new area to the game, it is and will probably always be under construction. You will probably have to go to their website to figure it out.

 

Oh okay, thank you very much. I was really confused about SoVvM xD;

I'll try all those and I guess I'll have to wait till the end of the main quest. I always get so distracted with other things, so I've never actually finished the main quest xD;

 

If you have Windows Vista or 7,Oblivion needs to be installed outside of C:Program Files. I use C:Games\Oblivion. SoVvM never was finished. If you downloaded Alexanders Wings to fly try Ring of Wings TESNexus php?id 23570-This mod requires three BSA files and one esp to work,V 3.0 and V3.05 update are needed. Read the readme for Thieves Arsenal,compare the file with the textures inside to the textures in the download before you delete the folder,or reinstall Thieves Arsenal, they may be there so you can edit items in the mod later on to suit your tastes. For your question on the patch look in the lower left hand corner of the main loading screen(this is where you can select new game), you hopefully will see 1.20416. If it is not 1.20416 you will need the correct patch for your language and whether or not you have Shivering Isles (SI) installed, the patches are available on TESNexus. I have never used Verona House Bloodlines to offer advice.

 

Ohhh okay, I'll look next time to see if the patch is correct.

I'll go back and download the wings. I didn't necessarily want them to fly, I just like the idea of my character having wings >_>

Thank you!

[Tomlong54210]

The important thing with VHB (other than the INI tweaks) is to make sure you have the version supported by your setup. There is an SI version and a vanilla version. Just make sure you have the one compatible with your setup.

[Tomlong54210]

I made a mistake earlier, the correct INI tweak is bBorderRegionsEnabled=0