How To Install Plugins/mods

[Aubrey97]

So, there's no downloading button for the mods, making the steps the only way to get the mods? I'm trying my first mod, so I'm really confused on how to do what. But, hopefully, after more mods, I'll become more used to this, and will not have to worry about it...

 

But if these steps are the only way, thanks for putting it on the forum. I don't know where/who I would have gone to without your help! :thanks: Let's hope I don't mess up! :wallbash: :rolleyes:

[TeReap]

The files for the mods im downloading r in .7z form. Can anyone explain why is that?

[Sarya]

That's just the archive, I bet it was explained a thousand times across the forum. Get the latest WinRAR or better 7z archivator itself, which is free.

[deathbyflossing]

I'm sorry, but I'm utterly inept with computers- my abilities are pretty much limited to using Word, PowerPoint, Google, and iTunes. I have no software manipulation skills whatsoever. I do not fully understand the directions in the first post. can sombody please explain it a little more in-depth?

[Mekii]

Hi!

 

I can't get any of my mods to run at all and I have no clue of why.

The files is in their right folders and so (i.e Oblivion/Data/Meshes - Oblivion/Data/Textures etc etc.)

I ran the Archive Inv. in OBMM and Launched OB from there (by advise from Skree).

 

I'm missing something, though I can't put my finger on why it doesn't work.

I don't need to do any edits in the Oblivion.ini or something too, hmm?

[dezdimona]

Hi!

 

I can't get any of my mods to run at all and I have no clue of why.

The files is in their right folders and so (i.e Oblivion/Data/Meshes - Oblivion/Data/Textures etc etc.)

I ran the Archive Inv. in OBMM and Launched OB from there (by advise from Skree).

 

I'm missing something, though I can't put my finger on why it doesn't work.

I don't need to do any edits in the Oblivion.ini or something too, hmm?

do not launch oblivion using OBMM.launch it the normal way or if you have OBSE dependant mods then launch it using OBSE

[Mekii]

Hi!

 

I can't get any of my mods to run at all and I have no clue of why.

The files is in their right folders and so (i.e Oblivion/Data/Meshes - Oblivion/Data/Textures etc etc.)

I ran the Archive Inv. in OBMM and Launched OB from there (by advise from Skree).

 

I'm missing something, though I can't put my finger on why it doesn't work.

I don't need to do any edits in the Oblivion.ini or something too, hmm?

do not launch oblivion using OBMM.launch it the normal way or if you have OBSE dependant mods then launch it using OBSE

 

Ah, I'll try that out then and see how it ends up. *crosses fingers* I wanna go to bed >.<

 

Edit: *sniff* Didn't work any better with the OB launcher either... :unsure:

Oh well, I'll figure on this later, now I need to get some rest.

[eric1989]

Hey all. :biggrin: New these forums...whats up?

 

Anyways, I've been playing Oblivion for a while now and finally worked up the courage to try some new things. I've read how to install mods and all that good stuff, and thought I was doing pretty well until Oblivion goes to Desktop about 3 seconds into starting. My game gets a few seconds in, at the screen where "Bethesda" scrolls across, and then the game crashes to desktop. Whats wrong?

 

I'm playing GOTY edition. I've download a handful of nice immersion enhancing mods as well as the unofficial patches, Fran, and MMM. I think the issue is either Fran or MMM. I loaded those two last, and Oblivion worked fine prior to me loading both of those. I know they are big mods, so perhaps they overwrote some important file? Or my load order is all jacked up?

 

Please help.... :wallbash:

 

 

Here is my load order, per OBMM:

 

Oblivion.esm

Mart's Monster Mod.esm

No Lights Flicker.esm

Unofficial Oblivion Patch.esp

DLCShiveringIsles.esp

Knights.esp

Unofficial Shivering Isles Patch.esp

Oblivion Citadel Door Fix.esp

RealisticForceMedium.esp

RealisticMagicForceMedium.esp

Harvest [Flora].esp

SeasonWeatherforMoreSkyClimates.esp

Harvest [Flora] - Shivering Isles.esp

Days&Months.esp

oc_darker_nights.esp

darker nights for shivering isles.esp

Rainbows.esp

ImprovedSoulgems.esp

Mart's Monster Mod - No Bone Loot.esp

Mart's Monster Mod.esp

Mart's Monster Mod for Fran.esp

Mart's Monster Mod for FCOM.esp

Mart's Monster Mod for OOO.esp

Mart's Monster Mod - Additional Enemy NPC Vars.esp

Mart's Monster Mod - Diverse Imperial Armor.esp

Mart's Monster Mod - Diverse Creature Skins.esp

Mart's Monster Mod - Gems & Gem Dust.esp

Mart's Monster Mod - Hunting & Crafting.esp

Mart's Monster Mod - Curse of Hircine.esp

Mart's Monster Mod - Looting NPCs & Creatures.esp

Mart's Monster Mod - Zombies for Body Meshes.esp

Mart's Monster Mod - Durability & Damage.esp

Mart's Monster Mod - Resized Races.esp

Mart's Monster Mod - Fran's leveled quests.esp

Mart's Monster Mod - Less Bone Loot.esp

Mart's Monster Mod - Less Rats.esp

Mart's Monster Mod - Safer Roads.esp

Mart's Monster Mod - No Carrion Rats.esp

Mart's Monster Mod - No Blood.esp

Mart's Monster Mod - No Giants.esp

Mart's Monster Mod - No Undead Rise.esp

Mart's Monster Mod - No Spiders.esp

Mart's Monster Mod - No Slimes.esp

Mart's Monster Mod - No Werewolves.esp

Mart's Monster Mod - No Lanterns.esp

Mart's Monster Mod - No Adventurers.esp

Mart's_Monster Mod -No Wyvern.esp

Mart's Monster Mod - Vindasel.esp

Mart's Monster Mod - Spawn Rates - Increased.esp

Mart's Monster Mod - Spawn Rates - Reduced.esp

Mart's Monster Mod - Spawn Rates - Reduced Reduced.esp

Mart's Monster Mod - Friendlier Factions OOO+FCOM.esp

Mart's Monster Mod - Friendlier Factions MMM+Fran.esp

Mart's Monster Mod - Foxes.esp

Mart's Monster Mod - Bats Addon.esp

Mart's Monster Mod - More Wilderness Life.esp

Mart's Monster Mod - City Defences.esp

Mart's Monster Mod - Extra Wounding.esp

no_wind-2578.esp

NoWindSI.esp

xulAncientRedwoods.esp

kuerteeInventoryIsABackpack.esp

Symphony of Violence.esp

HrmnsOblivionScriptOptimizationv1.0.esp

ImpeREAL City Unique Districts - All the Districts - Merged - Lightless.esp

[GizzieWolff]

Hi I'm new to the whole mods thing. I downloaded a few mods and I shouldn't have any problems, but when I extract, it then just says: cannot create.... and acces denied.

So my computer won't even let me extract them. So I'm guessing it has something to do with my computers security. But no luck with pauzing my security in general. So anyone have an idea what could be wrong who has more computer knowledge then me??

I would really appreciate it! Thanks.

[bben46]

I have a set of help files for people who are not computer geeks and are new to mods. They include downloading, extracting (unzipping) installing and activating mods. I have included a simple mod to practice on and instructions for installing and using 7-zip. If you are interested, click on the highlighted link below to be taken to the site where they are kept. I recommend starting with #1 and working your way through them.

 

http://s1.zetaboards.com/TheStormRavenLibrary/forum/256092/

 

If you use them I would appreciate some feedback as to what needs improvement and what works for you.