Is there a S.T.E.P. type guide for Oblivion?

[Belfaborac]

As the topic says: is there a S.T.E.P. guide or something similar for Oblivion to assist you in getting the best possible graphics quality?

[bben46]

Try this one http://www.tweakguides.com/Oblivion_1.html

This is likely where the maker of the STEP guide got his info from.

There are Tweakguides for Oblivion, Skyrim, Fallout 3, Fallout New Vegas and many other games. As well as for graphics cards and Operating systems. It has been around for years

 

Here is the main site http://www.tweakguides.com/

[Belfaborac]

Thanks a lot for reminding me, I had totally forgotten about TweakGuides! It's been ages since I last played both Oblivion and the Fallouts, so the guides will give me a good stating point t least. Much obliged to you.

[Caithe]

There's knots guide http://www.somethingfornobody.com/2011/oblivion-modding-guide/ which is pretty good.

Naturally, you don't have to get every thing, If you find a mod you prefer you can use it instead. I'm also not much of a fan for his Timestamp method. I prefer using Archive Invalidation Invalidated files. Also note that FCOM is old, it conflict with many mods and authors don't give support for it any more but it is apparently very good if you manage to install it.

 

 

Here's my mod list if it interest you.

It's a bit old because I haven't played Oblivion since Skyrim came out.

 

 

 

First:

Unofficial Patch: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=5296

Unofficial SI Patch: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=10739

Unofficial DLC patch: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=9969

Suplemental Patch: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=27710

archive invalidation invalidated: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=10724 (IMO the easiest and fastest working method)

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

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

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

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

4GB Patch: http://www.ntcore.com/4gb_patch.php (64bit system only! - might not work with steam)

Tes4Edit: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=11536

TES Construction Set: http://cs.elderscrolls.com/constwiki/index.php/The_Elder_Scrolls_Construction_Set

Universal silent voices: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=16622

Stutter Remover: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=23208

Fast Exit: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=22410

OCPS: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=22282

Ini Tweaks: http://www.tweakguides.com/Oblivion_8.html

Quiet feet: Enable it in Tweak Actor when building Bashed Patch in Wrye Bash. This reduce a good amount of lag and stutter

Maximum compatibility Skeleton: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=27945

 

 

Everything else are just suggestions in no particular order. Get what you want and leave the rest.

Make sure you always read the readme!

 

 

GRAPHICS:

OBGE: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=30054 (guide: http://hpaste.org/48497)

Liquid Water: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=37825

Qarl's Texture Pack 3: http://planetelderscrolls.gamespy.com/View.php?view=oblivionmods.detail&id=2363

Amps Cavern Retexture: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=34175 (use it to overwrite Qarl's)

Improved tree and flora: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=8500 2: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=11891 Fix: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=20109

Improved Fruits Vegetables and Meats: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=10487

Kafeis Better Ring Replacer: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=4107

Kafeis Better Amulet Replacer: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=4126

Mythic Creatures: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=29569

Mythic Animals: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=29638

Mythic Ghosts and Goblins: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=36000

Mythic Madness: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=38251

Landscape LOD Texture Replacement: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=2182

Unique Landscape Compilation: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=19370

new roads and bridges revised: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=20218

Detailed terrain: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=15245

Natural Environment: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=2536 (only use Natural Habitat and Natural Vegetation esp)

All natural: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=18305

Immersive interiors: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=34199

Subtle sunshine: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=18801

Better Night Sky: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=2234

Alluring Potion Bottles: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=33531

enhanced magic effects: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=9424

Autumn trees: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=36561

Better Quality Magic SFX: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=35960

Open Cities Reborn: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=33003

Animated Window Lighting System and Chimneys: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=19628

A Better Dark Brotherhood Sanctuary: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=22135

A better Abandonned House: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=25319

A Better Basement Door: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=22871

Lush and Gaudy Floriana Requiem: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=40367 (this is very saturated and overwrite some of quarl's ground textures)

Better dungeon: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=40392

 

LOCATION & QUESTS:

Peruggia's passage: http://tesalliance.org/forums/index.php?/blog/10/entry-53-peruggias-passage/

Trade and Commerce: http://tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=39255

shezries towns: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=35908

region revive lake rumare: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=22751

Dwemer Ruins: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=38163

Ancient Dwemer ruins: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=39706

Vaults of Cyrodiil: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=9357

House of Healing: http://tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=30964

Well Diver: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=30271

Ruined Tails tale: http://oblivion.nexusmods.com/mods/3027

Unholy Darkness: http://www.4drulers.com/unholydarkness/

 

GAMEPLAY:

Cyrodiil Transportation Network: http://tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=4520

Less Annoying Magic Experience: http://theelderscrolls.info/?go=dlfile&fileid=219

Supreme Magicka: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=12466

Middas Magic: Spells of Aurum: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=9562

Spell Failure Chance: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=18695

Spell Deflect: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=31037

Deadly Reflex 5 or 6: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=8273

Double tap dodge: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=35727

Air-Fight system: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=36903

Pestilent Afflictions: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=5172

Risky inn beds: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=8757

Reneer's Guard Overhaul: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=5977

Crime has Witnesses: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=22894

Crime has Witnesses Responsibility tweak: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=33682

Steal and rot in jail: http://tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=10743

Thieves' Highway: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=10256

Stealth Overhaul: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=6359

Thievery in the Imperial City: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=5156

Phitts Worthwhile Thievery: http://tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=4318

Thieves' Arsenal: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=9655

Enhanced Grabbing: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=19847

Enhanced Economy: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=25078

Duke Patricks - Combat Archery: http://tesalliance.org/forums/index.php?/files/file/514-duke-patricks-combat-archery/

The Hall of Fortitude: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=29565

 

IMMERSION:

Nine Divines Vestments: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=26310

County names: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=6775

Something is not right: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=27145

Idle Dialogues: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=38466

Oblivifall - Let Us Talk: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=27148

Oblivifall - Closing Time: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=27147

Diverse Guards: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=24614

Daggerfall books: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=2922

Morrowind books: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=3281

Better Letters: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=5392

Black Horse Courier Expanded: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=27029

Scribe Supplies: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=7155

Harvest Flora: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=2037

Harvest Flora SI: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=10330

Harvest Containers: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=3979

Nice to meet you: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=38756

Dungeon Actors have Torches: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=11169

Populated Prisons: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=25232

Sounds of Cyrodiil http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=39804

Distant chapel bells: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=12993

Slof's Horse: http://www.slofslair.co.uk/index.php?page=modarticle&modarticle/id=5p5k6md28n8 (Get base and extra)

Feudal Empire - 300: http://tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=22678

COBL: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=21104

Get wet: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=2909

Bank of Cyrodiil: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=3172

 

Menu and general enhancement:

Initial Glow: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=5138

Darnified UI: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=10763

MenuQue: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=32200

QZ easy Menu Update: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=23404

A to take all: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=27638

enhanced hotkeys: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=34735

Key chain: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=3409

Mayus Animation Overhaul: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=19796 (only works for vanilla NPC, you wont be able to use pose on them)

Elz - More Voice: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=38585

Better Music System: http://tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=26892

 

WAC: http://waalx.com/RealSwordsForum/index.php

 

 

To ruin the game for everyone else:

TNR: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=16843

Younger hotter NPC Women: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=5288

NPC Face Color unlocker: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=10811

HGEC: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=15802

Or TGND: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=30914 (don't install EVE with this)

EVE HGEC Eyecandy Variants Expansion: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=24078

Luchaires HGEC Body Seam Reducer: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=19738

Robert Male Body Replacer: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=40532

MBP: http://oblivion.forum.jpmod.net/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=130 (4 parts)

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

x117: http://tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=37377

High Rez Skin Textures for HGEC: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=20022

or F-INevOblivion skinset for EC and HGEC: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=19021

Change some cyrodiil People: http://narulivion.blog46.fc2.com/blog-entry-256.html (requires almost all of the above, and wrye bash)

Optimized Facegen Files: http://tes.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=35487

 

Game Companion: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=39550 (This let you play in Fake fullscreen, giving you the ability to ALT-TAB in/out without freezing.)

 

 

Edited July 8, 2012 by Caithe

[Belfaborac]

Thanks a lot Caithe, I was totally unaware of that guide. I'll keep your comments in mind and having a long and working mod list to which I can refer is very useful indeed!

[sobaixu]

Now that Oblivion is pretty much obsolete, Could someone, or some group, PLEASE for the love of god just take all the best mods ever made for it covering all aspects of the game, and merge them into one massive overhaul mod with an installer to allow customizing of it ??? Forget people who don't have good gaming rigs, if they can't play Oblivion by now they aren't serious gamers and don't count. Any modern gaming PC made in the last 5 years should be able to play Oblivion modded to the max NO PROBLEM. But having to spend an entire day or two trying to mod it all manually and then troubleshooting to get the game to work is a bloody nightmare... We have the technology people... I have no clue how to write mods, but I know there are some seriously talented members in these forums who could do this in a few months if they group up. Oblivion still has many awesome features like spell crafting and a completely open skill system. No Skill tree BS... I honestly prefer it to the system implemented in Skyrim. For those like me who loved Oblivion, please help us out!

[DrakeTheDragon]

Now that Oblivion is pretty much obsolete, ...

 

:blink:

[Lanceor]

Now that Oblivion is pretty much obsolete, Could someone, or some group, PLEASE for the love of god just take all the best mods ever made for it covering all aspects of the game, and merge them into one massive overhaul mod with an installer to allow customizing of it ??? Forget people who don't have good gaming rigs, if they can't play Oblivion by now they aren't serious gamers and don't count. Any modern gaming PC made in the last 5 years should be able to play Oblivion modded to the max NO PROBLEM. But having to spend an entire day or two trying to mod it all manually and then troubleshooting to get the game to work is a bloody nightmare... We have the technology people... I have no clue how to write mods, but I know there are some seriously talented members in these forums who could do this in a few months if they group up. Oblivion still has many awesome features like spell crafting and a completely open skill system. No Skill tree BS... I honestly prefer it to the system implemented in Skyrim. For those like me who loved Oblivion, please help us out!

1. Oblivion is far from Obsolete. New mods are still coming out.
2. Mod compilations aren't allowed because they are impossible to keep up to date and have a lot of permissions issues. Also, those who made the original mods end up getting no credit for their work.
3. Mods are a personal choice and no list of mods can possibly suit everybody.
4. Some mods took several years to create - don't expect any sympathy from modders if spending a day or two installing them is too much work.
5. Many of the best mods were made by people on ten-year-old computers. Your elitist attitude has probably offended many of these modders.

[sobaixu]

Oscuro's did it years ago.. Why can't it be done again? many mods have halted and many modders have gone on to bigger and better games.

Of course there are some that are still being made, but I'm talking about the main ones that are not being updated anymore that are almost all necessary, Like the mods to correct the horrible UI system, and the hud, and the bad textures and bugs and quest glitches and poor dialogue, etc.. like all the unofficial patches.. that stuff could be merged into one modular mod so that people don't have to scour the net looking for them all. Half of which I can't even remember the names of...

As i said, i am not a modder, and it was merely a suggestion. Also, I am far from an elitist given that i'm still running a 7 year old system with a GTX 275 GPU. And I still feel there are many mods that are no longer being worked on, which could be re-written and/or organized into a single installer to save many people much time and hassle. And i'm sure i would not be the only one happy for it.

Remember, suggestions are just suggestions.. you don't have to take personal offense. I am quite sure any modders who I may have offended are big boys who can stand up for themselves. ;)

[hishutup]

I'm working on it.. Its very much incomplete at the time of posting but I am open to suggestions with pretty much any aspect. Goal: Is to be a skeleton that had modular parts but its going to take time though.

 

http://wiki.step-project.com/User:Hishutup/OblivionGuide