Dear forum members,
I play Oblivion for a while now, and I'm trying to get mods working, but haven't succeed yet.
I follow every step in the readme, but when I start Oblivion, and continue my save game.. nothing happens.
I have the right patch, requirements and everything, and I also extract everything in the data map and click the icon on the data file buton when I'm starting Oblivion.
Do I need to start a new game or something to make it work?
Thanks in advance.
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As far as I know you can drop most mods into a game that's already started, depends on the mod though. Perhaps you should list the mods your attempting to run and or are having trouble with.
Welcome to Tesnexus
In order to help you, we need to know a little about your system.
Are you running XP, Vista or Linux?
Which version and language version of Oblivion do you have?
Did you install to the default directory, or somewhere else?
Have you installed the latest patch?
Do you have Shivering Isles?
Have you installed the latest Shivering Isles Patch?
Do you use any helper programs - OBSE, OBMM, FCOM Helper, Wrye Bash or other?
Do you have any mods installed yet?
More may be needed, but that should be enough to get started.
In order to help you, we need to know a little about your system.
Are you running XP, Vista or Linux?
Which version and language version of Oblivion do you have?
Did you install to the default directory, or somewhere else?
Have you installed the latest patch?
Do you have Shivering Isles?
Have you installed the latest Shivering Isles Patch?
Do you use any helper programs - OBSE, OBMM, FCOM Helper, Wrye Bash or other?
Do you have any mods installed yet?
More may be needed, but that should be enough to get started.
Anything specific on mods you use? Actually I don't remember any that would ruin your previous saves, but anything can be.
All thanks for the quick response.
Sorry for not being specificaly, but I didn't know that hehe
Are you running XP, Vista or Linux?
I'm running Vista.
Which version and language version of Oblivion do you have?
I have bought Oblivion from a Dutch store, but the game itself is English, 1.4 is the version.
Did you install to the default directory, or somewhere else?
Yep the default map of oblivion in data map.
Have you installed the latest patch?
No, I didn't noticed untill know.
Do you have Shivering Isles?
I have the game of the year edition, but didnt installed shivering isles. I always play that when I have completed the MQ
Have you installed the latest Shivering Isles Patch?
No, wasn't aware of that
Do you use any helper programs - OBSE, OBMM, FCOM Helper, Wrye Bash or other?
I only have the construction set
Do you have any mods installed yet?
Yeah the following:
companion veronia (works)
Glenvar castle (doesen't work)
Beast Kylin (doesen't work)
Sorry for not being specificaly, but I didn't know that hehe
Are you running XP, Vista or Linux?
I'm running Vista.
Which version and language version of Oblivion do you have?
I have bought Oblivion from a Dutch store, but the game itself is English, 1.4 is the version.
Did you install to the default directory, or somewhere else?
Yep the default map of oblivion in data map.
Have you installed the latest patch?
No, I didn't noticed untill know.
Do you have Shivering Isles?
I have the game of the year edition, but didnt installed shivering isles. I always play that when I have completed the MQ
Have you installed the latest Shivering Isles Patch?
No, wasn't aware of that
Do you use any helper programs - OBSE, OBMM, FCOM Helper, Wrye Bash or other?
I only have the construction set
Do you have any mods installed yet?
Yeah the following:
companion veronia (works)
Glenvar castle (doesen't work)
Beast Kylin (doesen't work)
Your biggest problem is caused by loading Oblivion in the default directory. When you do, Vista UAC will not allow changes to program files there. Not Bethesda's fault, Microsoft did it and recommends that files be installed there.
Quoted from the Oblivion Mods FAQ WIKI
Using VISTA only: If you have downloaded and installed, and the mod is appearing in your Data Files List, but not in your game. Then you should reinstall Oblivion into a different directory instead of the default.
Installing mods on a Windows Vista system is bit trickier than it is on Windows XP due to Vista's increased security.
For best results, it is recommended to install Oblivion to a location other than the default C:\Program Files\ folder. Another location such as C:\Oblivion\ or D:\games\Oblivion\ will work better. This will avoid the file permission problems many users have experienced due to the increased security restrictions Vista places on the Program Files folder.
Wiki entry on installing Oblivion in Vista: http://cs.elderscrolls.com/constwiki/index.php/Windows_Vista
The alternative is disabling the UAC, which is a Vista security feature. If you decide to risk shutting off the UAC instead of reinstalling, look here for instructions on how to turn it off. http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vis...-windows-vista/
Note that there are 2 English versions of Oblivion, The UK and the US and they use different patches. ( I bet you thought it was the same language) However, I do not believe the game of the year version needs the patch, either for Oblivion or Shivering Isles
Many newer mods, especially the larger ones require OBSE (Oblivion Script Extender)to work. If you load the mod without OBSE it will crash. OBSE is not a mod and does not install like a mod. Please read the instructions before installing. It is available at the author's site here: http://obse.silverlock.org/
I also recommend OBMM (Oblivion Mod Manager), again, not a mod, but a program that will make working with mods easier. It works well with OBSE and is easy to install- available here: http://timeslip.chorrol.com/
Download and use the self installer version.
Be sure you have the latest version of Glenvar Castle. I think it is one of the best mods available.
That should get you started on playing with mods. Please feel free to ask if you need anything else.
Again, welcome to Tesnexus
Quoted from the Oblivion Mods FAQ WIKI
Using VISTA only: If you have downloaded and installed, and the mod is appearing in your Data Files List, but not in your game. Then you should reinstall Oblivion into a different directory instead of the default.
Installing mods on a Windows Vista system is bit trickier than it is on Windows XP due to Vista's increased security.
For best results, it is recommended to install Oblivion to a location other than the default C:\Program Files\ folder. Another location such as C:\Oblivion\ or D:\games\Oblivion\ will work better. This will avoid the file permission problems many users have experienced due to the increased security restrictions Vista places on the Program Files folder.
Wiki entry on installing Oblivion in Vista: http://cs.elderscrolls.com/constwiki/index.php/Windows_Vista
The alternative is disabling the UAC, which is a Vista security feature. If you decide to risk shutting off the UAC instead of reinstalling, look here for instructions on how to turn it off. http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vis...-windows-vista/
Note that there are 2 English versions of Oblivion, The UK and the US and they use different patches. ( I bet you thought it was the same language) However, I do not believe the game of the year version needs the patch, either for Oblivion or Shivering Isles
Many newer mods, especially the larger ones require OBSE (Oblivion Script Extender)to work. If you load the mod without OBSE it will crash. OBSE is not a mod and does not install like a mod. Please read the instructions before installing. It is available at the author's site here: http://obse.silverlock.org/
I also recommend OBMM (Oblivion Mod Manager), again, not a mod, but a program that will make working with mods easier. It works well with OBSE and is easy to install- available here: http://timeslip.chorrol.com/
Download and use the self installer version.
Be sure you have the latest version of Glenvar Castle. I think it is one of the best mods available.
That should get you started on playing with mods. Please feel free to ask if you need anything else.
Again, welcome to Tesnexus
Ah, I see. It seems I'm lucky avoiding that problem after getting Vista because of habit developed 10 years ago of installing any game in D:\Games directory 
I assumed something with Vista for myself to, I have maded the changes and installed the neccesary extra prog's you mentioned. Thanks for welcome & helping me out 
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