Need help for beginning modding!

[Kraig82]

Hey there folks, I'm kinda new to Nexus, with me installing Oblivion on a PC for the first time (woohoo!!!) and want to start with adding some mods. Now for the background on my Elder Scrolls experience, I have played Morrowind and Oblivion on the Xbox and Xbox 360, completing EVERY QUESTLINE in Oblivion, sans the Thieves' Guild due to the glitch with the Elder Moths and the scroll and so on... anyways, I was wondering what the right direction to go with starting to install some mods would be?

[Lanceor]

I'd start with the Unofficial Patches as they fix a lot of bugs and annoyances that Bethesda had missed, including the Thieves' Guild glitches. :)

 

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• The Unofficial Oblivion Patch
  
• The Unofficial Oblivion Patch Supplemental
  
• The Unofficial Official Mods Patch
  
• The Unofficial Shivering Isles Patch
  

You'll need to have some way of sorting your load order:

 

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• Better Oblivion Sorting Software - BOSS will auto-order most of the mods based on the collective experience of experienced mod users.
  

And to manually adjust the load order (pick one or more)...

 

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• Nexus Mod Manager is the newest and allows automatic installation straight from Nexus. This feature is handy, it is less reliable than manual installation.
  
• Oblivion mod manager is not as powerful as Wrye Bash (below), but is easier to use. It supports OMODs, a packaging method used by some mod authors.
  
• Wrye Bash is probably the most powerful load order manager and seems to be recommended by the most mod Authors.
  

Keep in mind that almost all complex mods require The Oblivion Script Extender (OBSE) to function properly so make sure you have that installed if you download any mods that require it.

 

After that, browse around and pick whatever mods appeal to you. I'd suggest trying one or two simple mods first before attempting to install the mega-overhaul mods like OOO, UV or MMM (those acronyms will become familiar to you soon ;)) Most mods have installation instructions that you should follow. You can check the Nexus Top 100 for the most popular mods, and filter it by category if you're after a particular type of mod.

 

Have fun with the mods!

[Harvald]

I personaly prefer not to download with tesnexus modmanager, but to load down manually and to store the mod im using on an exterior device.

 

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 interested in Manga like japanese Stuff you can take MBP for better looking People. You need: http://depositfiles.com/files/10ixawqsm

 

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

 

in clothing is roadstrokers work http://oblivion.nexusmods.com/mods/42258

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,

 

for weapons

 

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

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: Summon Vampire,Vilja, , Saerilet

, blade song

 

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.

 

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