So why exactly is it most people use hundreds of mods when playing it?
I use the authorized Knights of the Nine and Shivering Isles but very little else.
I don't use hundreds of mods and agree that vanilla Oblivion is a great game. I use mods to do things that I want the game to do. For example:
Delete spells easily.
Denock an arrow simply.
Set up a bedroll and camp whenever my character feels the need.
Bring my horse into town.
Get a pretty new hair do.
Give my character a voice so she talks (quite a bit).
Repair the gear of a Legion soldier who helps my character and return it to him easily.
Allow my character to pat her horse almost every time they stop.
Equip her horse with saddlebags.
Well, you get the idea. :foodndrink: