I did not want to hijack the board and I'm not sure if many read the mod sticky as to answer questions.
1) We had severe game crashing problems ?
I'm talking, right when I load a save game to 30min into the game ... maybe 3-5 crashes
Plus, Mournhold Expanded seems to really tax my computer ... character seems a bit jerky as do NPC's moving in the distance ... even going from one area to another is not smooth
I'm guessing a memory issue.
I have 1gb DDR2 @ 533mhz RAM ... card is X800XL 256mb ... 2gb cache ?
No idea what's most important.
How the mods chew up which memory/where the "loading screen" is stored etc ...
So, I had to start over.
Uninstalled Clothiers of Vvardenfel + several clothing mods ... free up about 300mb
Is it my RAM or card ?
I know it's not a great computer, but Oblivion will be my most taxing game ... my specs are right on the reccomended listing
So, I will have to add RAM at some point ... cheaper than a new video card
Not sure how to handle this issue ?
2) Installed "dodge" mod.
Trying going unarmorered.
I get the master file warning/error message.
Should I still use it ?
Or, what Sanctuary total on enchanted items would compensate for not using the dodge mod ... believe it added 50pts ... is that 50pts of Sanctuary, or does "dodge" use a different computation
3)Any new race mods.
Especially "smaller races !
Downloaded Jenova's Child, Lyssia's Nymphs and a few more = all seem meduim to tall
I'm using Maedow Fae ... I know Galraen will love this: "the darn moss on her body parts is bugging me to no end"
I'm at the point where I refuse to look at her ... I might start over; again
I even e-mailed the mod creator ... see if I could remove the moss = no reply
I use a sexy robe and moss looks horrible ... green moss showing through a seductress daedric robe; not pleasing to the eye
I'm using Kumiko/Ninja Girl mod = going the Tong route this game
The Meadow Fae race is the only short race I can find ... otherwise I actually look at Kumiko's hair OR over her head ... yes, she's that short
I know it's inappropriate to put a mod question here, but I'm not sure if anyone checks the sticky for questions.
If you know a small race, could you just add it to the mod sticky; thanks.
4) Any new/good quest mods.
Have all the best in the sticky.
Looked over those at Morrowind Summit = too many to download
Any new ones you have tried, just not added to the mod sticky ?
If so, could you just add them to the mod sticky; thanks.
I actually found that I do better with smaller races = aim of my bow at center mass gives me a better chance of hitting while going backwards
To tall and I shoot high. Better line of sight with taller races, but that only works when the enemies are far away ... up close and personal, I do better with smaller characters
Not many small races ... plus found better clothes for female, so I'm using Meadow Fae ... only male Wood Elf is as small ? = does not look good in a dress
Wish they would create some smaller races(... thought Nmyphs were small people ... LOL)
Sorry to put these mod questions here, but I'm hoping to "get it right".
I'm still tinkering = I don't want to chew up quests unless I plan to follow to games end
Hope that makes sense ... don't want the game to become repetitive ... since my build options are limited, I'm not rushing things
Seeing what works for me and what doesn't.
I found some good mods and will add them to the mod sticky ... first I want to have a full play-through to evaluate them
As has been noted: " mods really make the game" ... looking for that perfect mix without causing a computer meltdown
If the mod questions belong in the mod sticky, can you move + answer them there ?
Thanks,
Joe
