I need help with the Forestheart mod

[Molngrabb]

Hello!

 

I've just bought TES IV Oblivion and downloaded the Forestheart mod, made by Klarre. I have never used a mod before so I am a big newbie on this. I have followed the instructions so far that I have put the files and folders where Klarre's instructions tells me to put them; in Oblivion's Data folder. Then I don't know what to do, because I can't find the equipment in the game. Do I need to do something more? Maybe travel somewhere to find it?

 

I can cope without the mod but it looks so nice and I want to learn how to make a mod work, especially this one! :thumbsup: So please help.

 

Kind regards!

// Molngrabb (Sweden)

[bben46]

There are 2 separate versions of this mod, and a separate readme file. Be sure you are not using the one for Exnem's body unless you have the exnems body mod already installed. Be sure you have downloaded the readme and have read it for any special instructions.

 

If you are using Vista, there are things you need to do to get mods to work. Vista is set by default to prevent you from doing what you want to do (install mods) without bothering to tell you it is doing it. If you have installed and the mod is showing up in the data list, and you have checked it (activated) but it does not show up in the game. This may be the problem.

 

From the WIKI, on using Vista with Oblivion

Alternate Install Directory

If you install your Elder Scrolls game into any directory OTHER than the default, none of these problems occur. Thus, you can bypass the Vista security issues by installing the game onto another hard drive or into a new directory that is not located withing the "Program Files" root directory (such as "C:\Games").

 

Run as Admin

Another way to fix it is to right-click the ".exe" file and click properties, then check "Run as administrator". Then click OK. Do this for both the "oblivion.exe" and "TESConstructionSet.exe", and any programs you are using that copies files to protected directories (such as WinRAR, 7z, or WinZip).

 

Disable UAC

Windows Vista users who are fairly confident in the security of their computers might also consider disabling UAC altogether. This will allow all programs writing privileges to the Program Files directory. Although this obviously creates a state of decreased security for your PC, it is a very helpful one-size-fits-all solution to a number of compatibility issues with the Vista OS.

 

Of these, solution #1 is STRONGLY PREFERRED. Solutions 2 and 3 (running as admin and disabling UAC) remove important safety features of the OS. In constrast, installing Oblivion elsewhere resolves the problems with Oblivion without reducing your overall security.

Wiki entry on installing Oblivion in Vista: http://cs.elderscrolls.com/constwiki/index.php/Windows_Vista

 

If you can't, or just don't want to reinstall Oblivion, try this.

 

Vista users may have to disable a security function known as UAC. If you have downloaded and installed, and the mod is appearing in your Data Files List, but not in your game check to see if UAC is turned on. If so. Look here for instructions on how to turn it off. http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vis...-windows-vista/

 

If you need more help on installing mods, I have a set of help files for people new to mods. They include downloading, extracting (unzipping) installing and activating mods. I have included a sample 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/

 

They do not include info on Textures or Meshes, that is in the intermediate section.

[Molngrabb]

Thank you for your reply, bur I got Windows XP. Does that change anything?

 

 

There are 2 separate versions of this mod, and a separate readme file. Be sure you are not using the one for Exnem's body unless you have the exnems body mod already installed. Be sure you have downloaded the readme and have read it for any special instructions.

 

If you are using Vista, there are things you need to do to get mods to work. Vista is set by default to prevent you from doing what you want to do (install mods) without bothering to tell you it is doing it. If you have installed and the mod is showing up in the data list, and you have checked it (activated) but it does not show up in the game. This may be the problem.

 

From the WIKI, on using Vista with Oblivion

Alternate Install Directory

If you install your Elder Scrolls game into any directory OTHER than the default, none of these problems occur. Thus, you can bypass the Vista security issues by installing the game onto another hard drive or into a new directory that is not located withing the "Program Files" root directory (such as "C:\Games").

 

Run as Admin

Another way to fix it is to right-click the ".exe" file and click properties, then check "Run as administrator". Then click OK. Do this for both the "oblivion.exe" and "TESConstructionSet.exe", and any programs you are using that copies files to protected directories (such as WinRAR, 7z, or WinZip).

 

Disable UAC

Windows Vista users who are fairly confident in the security of their computers might also consider disabling UAC altogether. This will allow all programs writing privileges to the Program Files directory. Although this obviously creates a state of decreased security for your PC, it is a very helpful one-size-fits-all solution to a number of compatibility issues with the Vista OS.

 

Of these, solution #1 is STRONGLY PREFERRED. Solutions 2 and 3 (running as admin and disabling UAC) remove important safety features of the OS. In constrast, installing Oblivion elsewhere resolves the problems with Oblivion without reducing your overall security.

Wiki entry on installing Oblivion in Vista: http://cs.elderscrolls.com/constwiki/index.php/Windows_Vista

 

If you can't, or just don't want to reinstall Oblivion, try this.

 

Vista users may have to disable a security function known as UAC. If you have downloaded and installed, and the mod is appearing in your Data Files List, but not in your game check to see if UAC is turned on. If so. Look here for instructions on how to turn it off. http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vis...-windows-vista/

 

If you need more help on installing mods, I have a set of help files for people new to mods. They include downloading, extracting (unzipping) installing and activating mods. I have included a sample 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/

 

They do not include info on Textures or Meshes, that is in the intermediate section.

[bben46]

The limitation of Vista will not affect you then. Check the other suggestions.

[scraggyjohn]

did you activate it in the data files thing when you double click on the shrtcut

[Molngrabb]

did you activate it in the data files thing when you double click on the shrtcut

 

 

I've got the solution! It was like a suspected, I only had to travel to a certain armor shop and purchase the gear. I got it now and this thread can be locked! :thumbsup:

[bben46]

Topic closed per Op request.

Bben46, Moderator