As i read these forums, I see the term 'Vanilla' being used alot.

Is this a reference to the normal standard version of the game, or is it something else?

have not come across the answer myself by just reading.

Im new here too, but i think vanilla means the game without mods.. plain.

This.

That's what I thought, but I didn't want to assume uniniformed.

Thank you.

Ah. There are two actual definitions of "Vanilla" game.

betteroblivion.com says:


That is what I take as the official definition, the game without mods.

However, a lot of people seem to think it means the pure game, without mods or DLC Add-ons. Complete virgin game. This is not the true definition of vanilla. Oblivion with SI, KotN and other add-ons still counts as Vanilla Oblivion.

I just wanted to clear that little thing up for everyone on here, since it's been causing confusion for a while.

Expertly put, my friend! :goodjob: