New to using mods in oblivion

[ministanggt]

Hello :biggrin:

 

I just got the computer version of Oblivion and id like to use mods. Ive owned it on the 360 for a while and i thought it would be fun to try it out modded. Is there anything i need to learn or tools i need to do this? Can any experienced modders or mod users help me and all the other newbs out? :thanks:

 

ps: as far as compatibility i have vista home premium :thumbsup:

[UK47]

for mods

 

1

Download a mod you want to install

exampl http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=21870

 

2

Now open the file with 7zip

download 7zip here http://www.7-zip.org/

 

3

go to your Oblivion\Data directory.

 

4

Drop the .esp files and the \Textures folder into your \Oblivion\Data directory (and yes to all )

 

5

Now start Oblivion but don't start the game but hit Data Files and Check both the Mod files you are using

 

6

Now just start the game and the mod should be working

 

7

give me a kudos ! :biggrin: :whistling:

 

for modded

 

tuts = http://cs.elderscrolls.com/constwiki/index.php/Main_Page

 

tool = http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=12248

 

tool = http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=14920

[bben46]

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/

 

As to tools, for beginners I recommend OBMM (Oblivion Mod Manager) and OBSE (Oblivion Script Extender)

OBMM allows control of mod load order and has quite a few other more advanced functions.

OBSE adds functionality that the original game maker (Bethesda) never dreamed could be done. And is required for many newer mods.

 

Neither of these is a true mod as they install outside the game. Play close attention to the install procedures on them as they do not install like mods and each installs differently.

 

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

 

OBMM: http://timeslip.chorrol.com/obmm.html

[SpeckledGuar]

Hey bben46, that's a really great beginers resource you've got there. I am really impressed. Do you care if I share the link to it with others?

[bben46]

Feel free to use it as you want. Just let people know where it came from and please let me know of any problems or suggestions.