i needed help with using the files with the game, i know im a noob at this i must admit that but there is so much stuff i wanted to use in oblivion that i was overwelming. i need some help so please anyone.... can you help me?

What exactly do you need help with?

I'll need more details if I can help you.

If you are totally in the dark, here is a good place to start.....or if you have a specific problem you may also find the answer there as well.

http://www.bethsoft.com/bgsforums/index.php?showtopic=449239

When asking for help, you need to be as specific as possible or your request will be generally just passed over as no one will know what you are asking for.

Buddah

Duplicate thread has been closed. So just use this one please.

After you check that out, here is a thread where people mention their favourites, and some tell why.
It could give you an idea of what to look for.

http://thenexusforums.com/index.php?showtopic=59270

I have a set of help files specifically for beginners. Soon they will be available on a new forum. Until then, I will gladly send them to you via PM.

First, The mods ONLY work on a computer, NOT on any game console.

Here is a partial list of my help files. Let me know where you need to start.

1. I see all these cool looking Mod files, how do I get them on my computer?

2. I am a total newb and don't know what all these abbreviations like .RAR, WinRar, 7zip and winzip are.

3. I don't know what the Oblivion files - .esp, .esm. .bsa are and where to find them.

4. OK, Now that I have the Mod file on my computer, how do I get it into my game?

5. I found this really cool mod, but it has a bunch of other files besides the esp. what do I do with them?

6. I see references to stuff like OBSE and OBMM What are they? Do I need them for my mods?

Okay i think i got it down, btw, i was wondering what a OMOD is. i am in the dark a bit i also would like to know if i would need a plugin flie, and how to make one.

again,

Andronicus22


Edit: Okay, i Down loaded the OMM it came up on my desk top im not sure how to use it though.

Here is a portion of my help file on OBMM.

OBMM – Oblivion Mod Manager

This is a program that makes working with multiple mods much simpler than the built in Data Files on the start menu. It has many other features such as a save game manager, a simple way to change the load order of mods, and a set of very handy utilities for working with and troubleshooting mod problems. It also has a built in Oblivion launcher that will automatically start OBSE if it is installed on your computer.

If you have more than 5 mods I recommend getting this program.

Like OBSE, it is a separate program that must be started before Oblivion. However, it can start both OBSE and Oblivion without closing its user interface. As you gain experience you will find more and more that can be done with OBMM.

Again, It is not a mod but a program and it has special installation procedures. To make it easy, it has an automatic install function. Just double click on the zip file and follow the instructions.

It is available from the authors site here: http://timeslip.chorrol.com/

OBMM as downloaded is a self extracting file. If your Oblivion is in the default location, It will unzip and install itself in the right place.

You do not have to convert your mods to OMOD format to use it, it works just fine with the default .esp mod format.

To use it, you must start it before Oblivion. It will open with a screen that shows all of the mods in your Data folder, with the active mods checked. Simple functions include enabling/disabling mods, changing load order and launching Oblivion from OBMM.

For the more advanced functions, I recommend looking at the author's site http://timeslip.chorrol.com/