idk if i just don't understand the concept behind bash button or if the mod isn't working properly (should, its the last item on load list). Anyway my problem is when prompted during character creation i assigned the bash action to the "v" key; however it doesn't seem to work. Ive tried it outside combat, inside combat, and when i stagger or block an enemy- in every situation the key does nothing. My three guesses are my timing is off, key somehow isn't assigned, or mod broken somehow. In any case idk how to fix it, any suggestions?

The shield bash works just as an attack, if you press it you should immediately do an attack. If pressing the right button does nothing something is indeed wrong. I take it all other features of deadly reflex work? Have you tried assigning it to another key to see if it works? Could be some other mod you have has already mapped the v key to something and it is breaking the key map. Clicking on the deadly reflex thingy under misc in inventory will reset the mod and let you assign new keys.

To sort of answer your first question, i haven't played oblivion in several years so i can't be sure, but the combat seems to be how i remember it. I guess the whole mod doesn't work for some reason... The only other mods im using are the unofficial oblivion patch, and OOO. I don't see how OOO could be causing problems because deadly reflex loads after. ill try resetting the mod now and see if it works

Alternatively, the direct console commands are:

set skycaptainssb.bashkey to XXX (bash key to key code, can remap to a mouse button via this method as well)
set skycaptainssb.flipkey to XXX (flip/evade key, can remap to a mouse button as well using this method)

There's a list of the scancodes (XXX) that you can use http://cs.elderscrolls.com/constwiki/index.php/GetKeyPress. I personally map them to buttons 3 and 4 of my mouse.

I guess something is really wrong and the mod isn't loading at all because I don't even have the deadly reflex reset item in my inventory! Only got the OOO torch item and the UOP item

Do you have OBSE installed?

Hmm well must be an install issue if you don't have the reset thingy. Use the omod installer http://tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=26103 to make sure you install it properly. If the game can't find the animation it obviously wont work, suprised you don't get a ctd then though.

HOLY CRAP! i reread the readme and guess i totally messed the part about needing OBSE. going to have to give this a roll