Mods

tristan0606 · Post by **tristan0606** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 4:19 pm

hey, sorry if this was posted, but i was just reading about some mods that looked to be very useful.(ones that helped with an easier reading inventory, and helping distant scenery look a lot less blotchy), do these slow down the game or do anything to it that otherwise i wouldnt want? also do i have to pay for these mods, thanx

Luis Antonio · Post by **Luis Antonio** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 4:44 pm

There are official add ons that you may spend cash for. Also, there is an extensive modding community - there is a stickie thread regarding this, in the top of the forum.

http://www.gamebanshee.com/forums/elder ... 72905.html

Enjoy!

tristan0606 · Post by **tristan0606** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 4:47 pm

alright thanx.. im looking at them right now, but do theyslow down my gameplay at all?

Luis Antonio · Post by **Luis Antonio** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 4:50 pm

Some of them yes, depending on what they do. Some have tons of enemies at once, other have nice graphical packages, which slow your frame rate. But AFAIK the developers will tell you when it does, also you can check the forums (including this one) for tips on isntalling/choosing mods.

tristan0606 · Post by **tristan0606** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 4:53 pm

lol.. well im not to good at this kinda stuff, would u be able to help me out and tell me if it would slow my computer if i sent u the link?

Luis Antonio · Post by **Luis Antonio** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 5:02 pm

Heh, follow these rules:

Do it says it will improve the textures? Then it slows down graphic speed.

Does it says it has "wondrous rooms" or "extra detailed armour with lightning effects" or even "changes the way X or Y looks to a very better look"? Then it steals graphic speed.

Usually they will slow down performance a bit cause mod makers always want something special and they exxagerate in my opinion - placing too many flowers, too many structures, too many textures and too many enemies trying to simulate a harder game instead of changing coding (as in Baldur's Gate Tactics mod, where you would have a better cheesed AI).

I'd recommend you to test them out - they're usually easy to install and uninstall, and they will help you knowing more about the engine itself too, and what the engine can do.

fable · Post by **fable** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 5:03 pm

Consider putting your computer's stats up here. Tell us your video card, RAM amount, CPU speed, and Windows flavor. We'll try to help.

tristan0606 · Post by **tristan0606** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 5:07 pm

well im going up next week to get some new stuff put on my computer to get it working better. but i was just getting some ideas so i didnt get new mods that made it just as slow as before... but thanx a lot for the help, maybe later(if i cant find it), i might need some help installing the mods but maybe not. also one last question... if i installed a mod on one computer can i download that onto a disc and take it to my other computer and it function properly?(my new computer which oblvion will be on wont have the internet)

Luis Antonio · Post by **Luis Antonio** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 5:09 pm

AFAIK you'll copy the mod files and install them later at your computer. So yes, you can burn them into a CD and install later.

tristan0606 · Post by **tristan0606** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 5:11 pm

alright that sounds good... from that i take it i do not need any other program to install the mod.. all i need to do is install the mod and im good to go, then i run oblivion and im set?