Recommended mods for a newbie

[BeingShotAt]

Hi, I've been modding oblivion recently, been finding some really good stuff, but there are a few things I wanted that seemed to elude me, either because I wasn't certain a mod did or didn't do what I wanted due to lack of screenshots or something similar, or I just couldn't find it.

 

I was wondering what mods are out there for armor and weapons, for male and female(mind you not the ones that make her look like a prostitute, some people like that and to each his own but I'm not one of those people, it ruins immersion for me), any mods that will make the npc's look less ugly, I've seen a few like Natural Faces, but I'm looking for a mod that will make all the original races of Oblivion look a lot better, because mods like HGEC shows us that it's not the engine that limits vanilla Oblivion PC's and NPC's to such ugly looking characters, and it's perfectly possible to have them look good.

 

I'd probably enjoy Oblivion more if the only ugly NPC's were the orcs

 

Also...any mod like Unnecessary Violence, I really like what II does, but it's too complicated for me(I was never good at a lot of fighting games like Mortal Kombat), I likely would have preferred UN I, so is there anything out there that is...easier to use?

 

I hope you guys don't mind the noob questions...though I'm going to be annoyed by anyone flaming me because they think I didn't use google or anything because that wouldn't be true, I'm asking more because I'm not certain some of what I'm asking for even exists

[Brittainy]

I'm no good with offering suggestions regarding armour and major overhauls, but when it comes to NPCs and their inherent ugliness I highly recommend Xeo. http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=22787

 

I wouldn't play without it. It's not entirely to everyone's taste and some of the males can look a bit...er...'wrong'. But compared to the ugly vanilla characters, it's 100% nicer.

 

And, while I'm not much of an amour user, I do love this set http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=37503 It's not over-the-top, but it is very attractive.

 

:thumbsup:

[JCP768]

TNR( tamriel NPCS revamped) makes the NPCs better looking, but also apropriate to their age, race, situation, and character. (ie: old people don't become beauty queens) most of the other mods that alter faces ignore immersion and just try to make every one look like porn stars.

 

 

Combat, maybe try Duke Patricks melee mod. it's a bit more stable and strategic.. UV and DR are more examples of people experimenting and trying to implement as many complex things as possible.

 

Also copy/paste:

 

 

If you want the most help possible it helps to give as much information, and uniqueness as possible.

 

Here's my generic written thing for these topics. if you want something specific give more details. I ask some questions in the below text as a small guide line. You can answer them if you wish:

 

 

 

Lists and resources for finding many popular mods, and some good mods:

(note the distinction between the two, don't just follow mindless peer pressure, try and make your own opinions and find what you'll like)

 

List of lists:

http://forums.bethsoft.com/index.php?showtopic=1010109

Top 100

http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/top/alltime.php

Files of the months:

http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/filesofthemonth.php

Hall of fame:

http://planetelderscrolls.gamespy.com/View.php?view=oblivionmods.HOF

Categories, Tag search, advanced search

 

General help in terms of installing, utilities, workshops, etc.:

 

TESCOSI

Oblivion mod wiki

TES Alliance (Check The Enclave forum, the Oblivion forum, or the Voice actor forum depending on your pursuits)

Bethsoft forums-Oblivion: (Hardware/software for non mod related issues, Mods for mod users, Construction set for making mods.)

 

 

List of topics exactly like yours generic pleadings for "Any mods?" that have already been answered:

http://forums.bethsoft.com/index.php?/topic/1072579-the-any-mods-list-of-topics/

Read the AZERessential topics to get the basic "get wryebash, OBMM, OBSE, start slow" basic advice for starters recommendations

 

If you want any further help I suggest you tell us about yourself; what you like and what you're looking for... Here's some questions to get you started:

 

Have you played Oblivion already?

What sort of things interest you?

What type of Character do you usually play? (good/evil, theif/mage, roleplayer/random-no-story-hack-and-slasher?)

Are there specific types of mods you think would interest you? (Quests, graphic mods, gameplay mods, overhauls, etc.)

When did you leave?

What did you not like about Oblivion? What did Oblivion not have or need more of?

Male or female character?

 

 

For the occasional "What are your must haves?"

Mostly quest mods: http://kno.li/i

 

My favorite quests are:

Integration (my most favorite)

Malevolent, Runied tail, Tears of the fiend

Windfall

The Blackwood company

Dremora Companion

Servant of the Dawn

Imperial Legion Faction

 

 

Gameplay mods:

 

Hear No Evil

Vector

Crime Has Witnesses

Audacious Magery

Conduit magic

Custom spell Icons

Training cattle

Keychain

Refscope(good for troubleshooting)

Vows and Covenants

Pluke's roleplaying persuasion

LAME (Needed for Integration)

RBP (Needed for Integration)

 

I'm mostly a quest mod player and I recently posted a big rundown for most of them that I've played here and here.

 

(Some of these are probably outdated by now)

S'lider's Copy/paste

SkyRanger-1's

Pseron Wyrd's top 10 (Don't really want a lot top 10's or simple lists but I'm desperate for cop/pastes at the moment)

Tommy H's

Edited December 7, 2011 by JCP768

[Harvald]

Hy friend

 

lets begin your modding in the beginning.

There a some tools you need for good modding:

 

Links to suggested tools

OBSE: http://obse.silverlock.org/

OBMM: http://tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=2097

BOSS: http://tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=20516

Wrye Bash: http://tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=22368

additional fine is

OBGE: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=30054

 

For a better control panel: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=10763

and better map markers: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=26389

 

now first my suggest for a new body

 

As a Body mod I would prefer a HGEC body nude (female), (male) because tons of clothing are based on this mod.

 

a good sekeleton for most of the clothing mods is http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=27945

 

and a nice skin texture http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=20022

 

or http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=19021

perhaps with this http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=22870

 

get a new hairstyles

 

races find yourself, if you like. My favourite Elves of Lineage IIcause there are some fine modifications you find if you search them on tesnexus.

 

If you are a good modder and not afraid of japanese Stuff you can take MBP for better looking People. You need:

 

Part 1: http://www.mediafire.com/?oxzg62onxajzgce

Part 2: http://www.mediafire.com/?btbltetats6ozti

Part 3: http://www.mediafire.com/?zi06bi0xj8l2i07

Part 4: http://www.mediafire.com/?t163y59abjd5nkp

 

and (http://www.hjsplit.org/windows/) to merge the files together.

 

also http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=37368

 

How to use http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SDmT5FjUdw Part one and part two http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUnt0hzU21k&feature=endscreen&NR=1.

 

 

 

 

then you probably need a animation replacer http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=35551

 

and now You have a fine person walking through Oblivion.

 

for better athmosphere I suggest

 

If you don't like leveling system try oblivion war cry,( english translation) and only the boss monsters will level up. :thumbsup:

and a more realistic leveling system

 

Better sound http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=39804

Basic Primary Needs http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=37088

bathing mod http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=17190

trade and commerce http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=39255

creature diversivity http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=26634

Economy adjustment: Enhanced Economy

 

No more psychic guards: Reneers Guard Overhaul

 

Unique Landscapes are great and nearly a musthave

 

 

there are more clothing mods than I can tell

my personal choice

 

female underwear Sluggo http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=22090

in clothing is roadstrokers work http://www.tesnexus.com/modules/members/index.php?id=1281817

slofs mens wear http://www.slofslair.co.uk/index.php?page=modarticle&modarticle/id=6024hiatkkd

female clothing Rhyks work http://www.zodiac.o0o0.jp/rayk/ryk_mod_etc.html

 

all not to sexy like some things here, but if you like them better, have a look.

 

for weapons gizmodians work http://www.tesnexus.com/modules/members/index.php?id=341209

and nicos work http://www.tesnexus.com/modules/members/index.php?id=64989

 

 

for better looking Horses http://www.slofslair.co.uk/index.php?page=modarticle&modarticle/id=5p5k6md28n8

 

my most liked housemod or have a look to Real estate

companionmods: Vilja , Saerilet

, blade song and a mod I adore but cant really use because its from Japan

 

You personalize your game by taking your favourite mods. No other one plays the same game.

 

Oblivion is in my opinion the most and best modded game in the world.

 

If you mean sex as an adult theme you better look on Lovers lab. Here is little more than Etruus, chain beast, Sexlivion and Claudias little secrets.

 

Best quests you find in hot 100

 

One little hint at last. Do not put in all mods at once. Go step by step and test,test,test.

 

Don't forget ;)

have fun

 

Harvald

Edited December 7, 2011 by Harvald

[LFact]

For XEO, I do not recommend it unless you like anime-ish faces.... Well, search for XEOSP++ V2(the latest version) if you're interested.

[Nephenee13]

Hey, Harvald, you should replace the skeleton in your list with Growlfs Universal Skeleton, its compatible with everything short of the special stuff needed for BBB with DR, so starting with it saves a lot of hassle later on.