Hello, I just started Oblivion this morning and I am impressed. The first hour has looked pretty good.

I need some advice though. Skyrim had mods that added quick keys, Sky UI or MCM. Does Oblivion have any


Though my system is old, so I don't think I'll be able to do much for graphics.
Some of my specs: GPU 512mb, CPU 2.8Ghz, 2GB RAM

Am I right?

Thx for any help!

So far I got:

Oblivion Mod Manager

Wrye Bash

Unofficial Oblivion DLC Patches

DarNified UI

OBSE

and Enhanced Hotkeys, hopefully this does the trick.

I was going to install FCOM, but it seemed like too much work without a guarantee of success.

Yes, don't mess with FCOM or any overhaul just yet. I suggest you play the game pretty close to vanilla for a while before adding major mods. That way you'll know what you like and what you don't like.

As far as essential mods, the ones you mentioned are all excellent. Here are a few of my suggestions:

Quest Log Manager
All Natural Weather
Immersive Interiors
Animated Windows & Lighting System
Dynamic Map
Map Marker Overhaul
Harvest Flora
Display Stats
Fast Exit
RAEVWD/Tes4LODGen

Another vital tool you should check out is Oblivion Stutter Remover. This will have more impact on performance than any other plugin.

The only gameplay mod I'd really suggest you getting from the outset is Auto Update Leveled Items and Spells. And maaaybe Fundament, which makes skill progression smarter (magic experience based on spell cost and not how many times you can cast a 1p spell, for instance).

OOO

Deadly Reflexes

Alternative Start

For a first playthrough of a game I always think playing as 'Vanilla' as possible is a good Idea, that way you can decide what you think needs chaning and appreciate the changes more.

However there are some things that need to go no matter what

- http://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/3409/?

- http://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/22326/?

- http://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/2037/?

- http://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/27752/?

- http://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/7897/?

Hope this helps

Bear in mind that you can play the game at any level of graphic quality and when you find a scene you want to capture or view at it's finest, just open the 'options' panel (esc key) and increase the graphics to 'high'. Lower it back when you're ready to move on to keep frame-rates high. The only caveat is that changing bloom, HDR, or anti-aliasing requires saving and restarting the game. Sometimes it's worth it to see a scene in it's full glory. I did this for a long time before building a new system which could do it all.

My first and still a favorite mod is 'Portable Campsite'.

'All Natural' adds some indoor lighting effects as well as outdoor effects without much (if any) additional load.

'Immersive Interiors' which produces exterior views (including lighting and weather effects) through the windows can be a bit of a drain. Since it only effects interiors such as homes, inns and guild halls, you should be ok. It's really just the combat situations where a high frame-rate is essential.

Another great mod is 'CM Partners'. The basic version provides some traveling companions. Adding one more person in the scene shouldn't effect the frame-rate too much. CM Partners is also a basis for building new companions. Where CM Partners really shines is all of the custom partners that have been added by other modders as individual downloads often with unique features. Celebrities and movie characters are to be found in the collection.

I like using horses so I added SBsaddlebags which looks great and allows stowing some gear on your horse. 'Command Mount' lets you walk and have your horse follow along behind.

There are clothing, armor, and weapon mods that may appeal to you depending on your taste and don't effect graphics.