- #How to install obmm mods install#
- #How to install obmm mods mod#
- #How to install obmm mods mods#
- #How to install obmm mods download#
Basically getting the best graphics depends on three things: Texture replacers, body replacers and OBGE. OBGE is very important if you want the kind of graphics you see in the pics below. Oblivion Graphics Extender (OBGE) is actually a very powerful plugin for OBSE, so you'll need OBSE first if you want to use this.
#How to install obmm mods install#
If you have the Steam version of Oblivion, there is a slightly different install process. It adds scripting functions and other advanced stuff that modders can use in their mods, but you only have to worry about installing it.
#How to install obmm mods mods#
Oblivion Script Extender is required for many mods to work.
#How to install obmm mods mod#
Oblivion Mod Manager (OBMM) helps you install and manage mods. The Oblivion community has worked hard to make mods better and easier to install. It hasn't been updated in a very long time, but texture mods aren't released at the same breakneck pace as other kinds of mods, so it's still very useful. This is a guide to the sometimes confusing world of texture mods. I recommend you at least read through it once even if you don't use it. It's a bit old and so slightly outdated mods-wise compared to my list further down, but still awesome for beginners. This is made by a GAF:er, yay! It's a step-by-step guide to modding your game with some of the most popular mods out there. Dead End Thrills Oblivion Modding Guide. It may have a slightly confusing layout, but it's an amazing resource. I'll give you some basic info later, but you really should check out this site and read as much as you can. This is a guide to everything you'll need to know about modding Oblivion. It is also here that you can find tons of "mod lists" for beginners or advanced users, so be sure to make an account, look around a bit and ask questions! All the modders hang out here, mods get released here, and you can get help with any question you have from the most competent people in the scene. Next, a few useful sites you'll want to bookmark. They also have very useful "top 100" lists and other means of finding the most popular and/or best mods. After you do, you can get all the mods you'll ever need. Yes, you may need to register, but it's free (yes, even at FilePlanet) and it's fast.
#How to install obmm mods download#
Also you should know that when someone mentions "vanilla" Oblivion, they mean the regular game without any mods whatsoever.įirst, the two download sites you'll need. So now you know why you should use mods, but how do you do it? Well, I'll give you some important links. This makes the prospect of finding a few you like very intimidating, especially for beginners. They are often regularly updated and changed. The Oblivion mods community is incredibly active and there are thousands and thousands of mods to choose from. Basically if you can imagine it, someone probably created it already. They can give you prettier graphics, a better UI, a new leveling system giving you XP like in Fallout 3, hundreds of new weapons and armor, new cities, huge new quests, companion characters with back-stories and advanced (by Oblivion standards) AI capabilities, etc. Mods for Oblivion can change the game completely. But which mods should you use? How do you install them? Why should you even use them? In this thread you can ask questions and get help about using mods for Oblivion. Step-by-step guide to installing your mods BOSS (Better Oblivion Sorting Software) and Load Order You should! And I can help you Make sure you READ THE WHOLE GUIDE BEFORE INSTALLING ANYTHING! It's not that long and will hopefully be a big help. Updated Dec 13 2010: Clarified some things in the guide Updated Dec 31 2010: More clarifications and added bit about OBGE Updated January 1 2011: And some more text Updated January 5 2011: Re-arranged the guide, added some headlines, table of contents and the step-by-step section Oh, and I also changed some text in the guide for clarity. Modding FO3 should feel pretty familiar if you've already checked out my thread, or vice versa. Update April 16 2011: Just want to plug jim-jam bongs' awesome thread Fallout 3 with mods: what, why and how. Update July 1 2011: Hello Steam Summer sale buyers Added links to all mods in the mod list and added some new mods. Update Oct 1 2011: Small update, just updated a few links