How to get mods working

[Three Legged Cowboy]

As stated, I would love to replay oblivion after a long time. Even tho I would love to add some to new things to it. Like some better graphics, patch overhaul etc. However I followed serveral guides on youtube and still my game starts and closes instantly. no matter what. I tried vortex, I tried to put files into manually. Is there any trick to it ? I would take any advice. TY in advance.

[CHASE6]

Vortex is not effective for Oblivion. Manual install is good if you have experience doing so. The problem with these methods is often Oblivion mods are not package intuitively so you need to learn to notice when you will need to make moves to install to the correct paths. A mod manager will help you. I recommend Oblivion Mod Manager. Many would recommend Wrye Bash, but that program has a much steeper learning curve. Also, use BOSS to sort your plugins.

[Freakins]

Originally posted by CHASE-6:

Vortex is not effective for Oblivion.

I disagree. I've used it several times and had great success in Oblivion. You do need to know the basics of modding though and if you don't or just need to understand how Vortex handles mods etc., jump on over to Gopher's YT videos on the subject. He does a great job explaining things clearly and thoroughly for beginners and those needing a refresher on Vortex.

Linkie: https://youtu.be/3kbOteChLJE

[ElanaAhova]

Wyre Bash

[CHASE6]

Originally posted by Freakins:

Originally posted by CHASE-6:

Vortex is not effective for Oblivion.

I disagree. I've used it several times and had great success in Oblivion. You do need to know the basics of modding though and if you don't or just need to understand how Vortex handles mods etc., jump on over to Gopher's YT videos on the subject. He does a great job explaining things clearly and thoroughly for beginners and those needing a refresher on Vortex.

Linkie: https://youtu.be/3kbOteChLJE

I meant this in context for a beginner to Oblivion, which sounds like the OP's scenario. I believe there is enough to learn without working on a mod manager that may not intuit proper installs for this game, like Vortex or a complex mod manger, like Wrye Bash. I don't think it's effective advice for a beginner.

[Freakins]

Originally posted by CHASE-6:

I meant this in context for a beginner to Oblivion, which sounds like the OP's scenario. I believe there is enough to learn without working on a mod manager that may not intuit proper installs for this game, like Vortex or a complex mod manger, like Wrye Bash. I don't think it's effective advice for a beginner.

Well they(OP) say they've clearly played Oblivion but it's been a long time sooooo not sure how you've come to that conclusion. Gopher's vids are aimed at beginners to modding but are still valid for those that know more about it. I'm only saying what my experience is. If you don't agree, that's fine.

[CHASE6]

Originally posted by Freakins:

Originally posted by CHASE-6:

I meant this in context for a beginner to Oblivion, which sounds like the OP's scenario. I believe there is enough to learn without working on a mod manager that may not intuit proper installs for this game, like Vortex or a complex mod manger, like Wrye Bash. I don't think it's effective advice for a beginner.

Well they(OP) say they've clearly played Oblivion but it's been a long time sooooo not sure how you've come to that conclusion. Gopher's vids are aimed at beginners to modding but are still valid for those that know more about it. I'm only saying what my experience is. If you don't agree, that's fine.

I read it as new to Oblivion mods.

[Three Legged Cowboy]

I‘ve played oblivion but without mods and years ago. I gave up on it tho since I coulndt get it Working. But Tyvm !

[ElanaAhova]

Originally posted by Vexillarius:

I‘ve played oblivion but without mods and years ago. I gave up on it tho since I coulndt get it Working. But Tyvm !

Beth games (like many) suffer from trying to be designed on many variant systems. The easiest way to 'fix' a mostly vanilla Oblivion is to install a) UOP = UNoffical Oblivion patch. There are a few other 'bug' fixes. Been years - maybe changes. A stutter remover. And basic QOL mods like keychain, etc. Worth checking out. Suggest you web search for "Oblivion mods 2022." Read a bit. Decide,

[ElanaAhova]

I highly recommend Manual download of mods. Learn how to examine - and if necessary - re-organize mod's file structure - many have errors. Use Wyre Bash - very good control over mods. Yes, there's a learning curve (steep, sometimes) but worth it. I still use Wyre Bash for FO4 and SSE. Yes, MO2/Vortex are 'easier and flasher - but don't catch some errors.

[Freakins]

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[Freakins]

Originally posted by ElanaAhova:

Beth games (like many) suffer from trying to be designed on many variant systems. The easiest way to 'fix' a mostly vanilla Oblivion is to install a) UOP = UNoffical Oblivion patch. There are a few other 'bug' fixes. Been years - maybe changes. A stutter remover. And basic QOL mods like keychain, etc. Worth checking out. Suggest you web search for "Oblivion mods 2022." Read a bit. Decide,

I agree that UOP is a good start when modding Oblivion as well as the UOP DLC version if you have the DLCs. However, true story here, I recently had an issue with the UOP patches myself in that they actually introduced the "Mystic Emporium bug" into my game instead of fixing it. LOL! I literally had no issues with that particular bug until I installed UOP. I did happen to find they corrected it with a small patch released in 2018 so that worked out but it just goes to show that even these large, highly recommended patches made by excellent modders can still have problems and are not entirely without errors.

[ElanaAhova]

Originally posted by Freakins:

Originally posted by ElanaAhova:

Beth games (like many) suffer from trying to be designed on many variant systems. The easiest way to 'fix' a mostly vanilla Oblivion is to install a) UOP = UNoffical Oblivion patch. There are a few other 'bug' fixes. Been years - maybe changes. A stutter remover. And basic QOL mods like keychain, etc. Worth checking out. Suggest you web search for "Oblivion mods 2022." Read a bit. Decide,

I agree that UOP is a good start when modding Oblivion as well as the UOP DLC version if you have the DLCs. However, true story here, I recently had an issue with the UOP patches myself in that they actually introduced the "Mystic Emporium bug" into my game instead of fixing it. LOL! I literally had no issues with that particular bug until I installed UOP. I did happen to find they corrected it with a small patch released in 2018 so that worked out but it just goes to show that even these large, highly recommended patches made by excellent modders can still have problems and are not entirely without errors.

Absolutely true. Big bug mods are 'one size fits all"
and ...
I haven't played Oblivion in half a decade. Just, a few minutes ago, set up Morrowind GOTY (from CDs). Gone are the old bug fixes. The graphics and script extenders are combined (no more silverlock). And the combo also uses Lua. That's new. And no more "unofficial'Patches. Now its a trimmed down "patch for purists."

I mention all this because it's likely the modding experience for Oblivion has also radically changed in the past 5 years. Enjoy the ride...