(RELZ) FCOM:Convergance : IV - Oblivion

» Sun Jan 02, 2011 8:36 pm

It has been explained, but here it is again:

Dev has a new child. He has withdrawn from the forums but not from modding entirely. He and others on the team(s) are indeed still working slowly toward a new OOO and FCOM update. No date has been specified.

gothemasticator

Ok fair enough. Thanks for the reply.

» Sun Jan 02, 2011 9:07 pm

Since the release of MMM 3.7b3 installation order is important in order for resources to work properly with the MMM BSA.
You don't have to use all the files mentioned below but follow the advice if your intention is to do so.

Unofficial Oblivion Patch
Unofficial Shivering Isles Patch(if applicable)
DLC's + Patches(if applicable)
Francesco's 4.5
OOO version 1.33 full patched to OOO 1.34 beta5
Oblivion WarCry patched to 1.085b
Bob's Armory 1.1
Armamentarium and Armamentarium Artifacts(optional)
Martigen's Monster Mod 3.7b3
COBL(optional)
COBL Races(optional)
FCOM 9.9 beta + supported add-ons(add-ons optional)
Body Replacement mods (Roberts, Exnem. EVE etc)(optional)
Texture replacers(optional)

To complete FCOM, install the UFCOM files, overwriting where prompted.

The FCOM leveled lists work exactly the same as OOO's do, with WarCry, Frans etc. integrated into them.
I think what daemondarque is referring to is that as your levels increase so too do the chances of running into different leveled enemies. As an example before level 10 you wont find a lesser balrog, and certainly not a fully grown one before level 20.
This doesn't mean that you can go after Mannimarco at level 5 with any chance of success though.
In cases like that there are static and higher leveled enemies to stop the wayward adventurer - unless your exceptionally clever.

Thanks for the responses guys. I thought that an installation order update had been posted on the MMM37 threads, but I did not find the latest MMM thread.

OOOh! I hadn't lost my mind when I did not see MMM3.5 in BAIN. I have the BSA, whew...

» Sun Jan 02, 2011 8:35 pm

Thanks for the responses guys. I thought that an installation order update had been posted on the MMM37 threads, but I did not find the latest MMM thread.

Has always lastest MMM thread can be found via my sig..

And well this is pretty standard install order has well for most things..even if not using FCOM has they install rules apply to any MMM config. Just has long has UOP, OOO, get installed before MMM that is all the really matters and cobl get installed after MMM has well.

Unofficial Oblivion PatchUnofficial Shivering Isles Patch(if applicable)DLC's + Patches(if applicable)Francesco's 4.5OOO version 1.33 full patched to OOO 1.34 beta5Oblivion WarCry patched to 1.085bBob's Armory 1.1Armamentarium and Armamentarium Artifacts(optional)Martigen's Monster Mod 3.7b3COBL(optional)COBL Races(optional)FCOM 9.9 beta + supported add-ons(add-ons optional)Body Replacement mods (Roberts, Exnem. EVE etc)(optional)Texture replacers(optional)

» Mon Jan 03, 2011 2:48 am

Hi,I recently installed FCOM using the latest patches- OOO 1.33+1.34b5, Fran's 4.5b +Fran's 4.5b Add-On Package,WarCry 1.085b,Bob's Armory,MMM37b3, uFCOM.Problem is that i find some yellow signs where is supposed to be chests or barrels and other minor missing meshes and icons.I m kinda new at modding but i m pretty sure i did it well so far.

Active Mod Files:?  00 Oblivion.esm ?  01 Francesco's Leveled Creatures-Items Mod.esm ?  02 Francesco's Optional New Items Add-On.esm ?  03 Oscuro's_Oblivion_Overhaul.esm [Version 01] ?  04 Mart's Monster Mod.esm [Version 01] ?  05 FCOM_Convergence.esm [Version 01] ?  06 Francesco's Optional Chance of Stronger Bosses.esp ?  07 Francesco's Optional Chance of Stronger Enemies.esp ?  08 FCOM_Francescos.esp [Version 01] ?  09 FCOM_FrancescosItemsAddOn.esp [Version 01] ?  0A FCOM_FrancescosNamedBosses.esp [Version 01] ?  0B Bob's Armory Oblivion.esp ?  0C FCOM_BobsArmory.esp [Version 01] ?  0D Oblivion WarCry EV.esp ?  0E FCOM_WarCry.esp [Version 01] ?  0F Oscuro's_Oblivion_Overhaul.esp ?  10 FCOM_Convergence.esp [Version 01] ?  11 FCOM_RealSwords.esp [Version 01] ?  12 Mart's Monster Mod - More Wilderness Life.esp [Version 01] ?  13 Mart's Monster Mod - No Undead Rise.esp [Version 01] ?  14 Mart's Monster Mod - No Adventurers.esp [Version 01] ?  15 Mart's Monster Mod - Less Reavers.esp [Version 01] ?  16 Mart's Monster Mod - Dungeons of MMM.esp [Version 01] ?  17 Level_Rates_Modified_x2.esp

» Sun Jan 02, 2011 10:34 pm

Is that your entire load order? I do not see a bashed patch... FCOM will not work without using Wryebash to create one.

» Sun Jan 02, 2011 3:42 pm

@Issual check the opening post of the current http://http://www.gamesas.com/index.php?/topic/1082120-relz-oscuros-oblivion-overhaul-133/ for known issues with version 1.33.
Reinstall if necessary and then patch to 1.34 beta5

» Sun Jan 02, 2011 10:20 pm

Can someone clarify for me. I have used OOO before and it removes the balanced leveling with enemies, and I thought Fran's did the same thing. This ^ statement makes it sound like in FCOM balanced levels are back. Am I misunderstanding something here?

Neither Fran's or OOO removes actor scaling - and not FCOM either. I'd suggest checking out bg2408's http://www.gamesas.com/index.php?/topic/820948-scaling-overhaul-comparison/page__p__11934228__fromsearch__1&#entry11934228 for an overview of how they work.

» Sun Jan 02, 2011 5:00 pm

@Issual check the opening post of the current http://http://www.gamesas.com/index.php?/topic/1082120-relz-oscuros-oblivion-overhaul-133/ for known issues with version 1.33.
Reinstall if necessary and then patch to 1.34 beta5

Thnx alot,it solved my problem.
I still see those yellow signs on some random creatures(goblin skirmisher,owtlow bandit..) and CTD when i try to enter Vilverin Canosel.
Active Mod Files:
? 00 Oblivion.esm

? 01 Francesco's Leveled Creatures-Items Mod.esm

? 02 Francesco's Optional New Items Add-On.esm

? 03 Oscuro's_Oblivion_Overhaul.esm [Version 1.34]

? 04 Mart's Monster Mod.esm [Version 3.7b3p3]

? 05 FCOM_Convergence.esm [Version 0.9.9MB3]

? 06 Francesco's Optional Chance of Stronger Bosses.esp

? 07 Francesco's Optional Chance of Stronger Enemies.esp

? 08 FCOM_Francescos.esp [Version 0.9.9]

? 09 FCOM_FrancescosItemsAddOn.esp [Version 0.9.9]

? 0A FCOM_FrancescosNamedBosses.esp [Version 0.9.9]

? 0B Bob's Armory Oblivion.esp

? 0C FCOM_BobsArmory.esp [Version 0.9.9]

? 0D Oblivion WarCry EV.esp

? 0E FCOM_WarCry.esp [Version 0.9.9MB3]

? 0F Oscuro's_Oblivion_Overhaul.esp [Version 1.34]

? 10 FCOM_Convergence.esp [Version 0.9.9Mb3]

? 11 FCOM_RealSwords.esp [Version 0.9.9]

? 12 FCOM_SpawnRatesSlightlyReduced.esp [Version 0.9.9MB3]

? 13 Mart's Monster Mod - More Wilderness Life.esp [Version 3.7b3p3]

? 14 Mart's Monster Mod - No Undead Rise.esp [Version 3.7b3p3]

? 15 Mart's Monster Mod - Less Reavers.esp [Version 3.7b3p3]

? 16 Mart's Monster Mod - Dungeons of MMM.esp [Version 3.7b3p3]

? 17 haz_encumbrance_x1.5.esp

? 18 Level_Rates_Modified_x2.esp

? 19 Bashed Patch, 0.esp

» Sun Jan 02, 2011 3:45 pm

Thanks for the quick reply TNO! :foodndrink:

Totally off-topic, but I love your cheesy Mona Toetje avatar. :lol:

» Mon Jan 03, 2011 2:34 am

lol thanks Trademark :celebration:

Its my personal filter for Dutch Oblivion modders.

@Issual: Crashes at Vilverin are caused by incorrect installing of OOO.
Run Boss and rebuild Bash afterwards.

» Sun Jan 02, 2011 3:27 pm

? 09 FCOM_FrancescosItemsAddOn.esp [Version 0.9.9]

This requires an extra BSA download. Did you get that?

Also, you have to make sure that the two Frans BSAs (The main items one and the optional add-on one) are either registered in the Oblivion.ini, or better yet renamed to have "FCOM_Convergence - " appended to the front of their current name.

That would be the first two things I'd check.

After that, if you are using OBSE, you can use Refscope or FormID Finder to check the missing items and see where they're from.

» Sun Jan 02, 2011 11:28 pm

Has always lastest MMM thread can be found via my sig..

And well this is pretty standard install order has well for most things..even if not using FCOM has they install rules apply to any MMM config. Just has long has UOP, OOO, get installed before MMM that is all the really matters and cobl get installed after MMM has well.

Unofficial Oblivion PatchUnofficial Shivering Isles Patch(if applicable)DLC's + Patches(if applicable)Francesco's 4.5OOO version 1.33 full patched to OOO 1.34 beta5Oblivion WarCry patched to 1.085bBob's Armory 1.1Armamentarium and Armamentarium Artifacts(optional)Martigen's Monster Mod 3.7b3COBL(optional)COBL Races(optional)FCOM 9.9 beta + supported add-ons(add-ons optional)Body Replacement mods (Roberts, Exnem. EVE etc)(optional)Texture replacers(optional)

Wow, that was a mental lapse. I am pretty sure I have that all sorted out in BAIN now...finally time to start installing (all PyFFI-ing completed.)

» Sun Jan 02, 2011 4:52 pm

lol thanks Trademark :celebration:

Its my personal filter for Dutch Oblivion modders.

Haha yeah, it works well

» Sun Jan 02, 2011 8:09 pm

This requires an extra BSA download. Did you get that?

Also, you have to make sure that the two Frans BSAs (The main items one and the optional add-on one) are either registered in the Oblivion.ini, or better yet renamed to have "FCOM_Convergence - " appended to the front of their current name.

That would be the first two things I'd check.

Found out "FranItemsAddon.bsa" and renamed it "FCOM_FrancescosItemsAddOn.bsa",tho i cant find the second one.I installed Fran from 2 .exe.

» Sun Jan 02, 2011 4:06 pm

You need to rename it more precisely than that. It needs "FCOM_Convergence - " or "FCOM_Convergence_" in the front, with the underscores and all else intact.

The other one should be called FraNewItems.bsa and is definitely required.

» Mon Jan 03, 2011 5:14 am

You need to rename it more precisely than that. It needs "FCOM_Convergence - " or "FCOM_Convergence_" in the front, with the underscores and all else intact.

The other one should be called FraNewItems.bsa and is definitely required.

Oh ,yes.I meant FraNewItems.bsa.I do have this and renamed it FCOM_Convergence_FraNewItems.bsa. ..still crashes 1-2 mins after i log in.

» Mon Jan 03, 2011 1:38 am

I apologize, I was getting that file confused with the Frans extra armor add-on.

You should only have the one BSA from Frans, and with that name it should be loading fine.

You'll need to get some information on what exactly is not showing up correctly. If it is OOO stuff, then you'll need to reinstall that, and make sure to also follow through on the rest of the install order.

And rebuilding your bashed patch might not be a bad idea either.

» Mon Jan 03, 2011 5:48 am

I apologize, I was getting that file confused with the Frans extra armor add-on.

You should only have the one BSA from Frans, and with that name it should be loading fine.

You'll need to get some information on what exactly is not showing up correctly. If it is OOO stuff, then you'll need to reinstall that, and make sure to also follow through on the rest of the install order.

And rebuilding your bashed patch might not be a bad idea either.

Seems like somehow i fixed those yellow signs,not seeing em anymore,but started to crash randomly when i left vilverin,no matter what direction i take.

» Mon Jan 03, 2011 12:34 am

Remove More Wilderness Life and rebuild your bashed patch.

See if that is more stable.

» Sun Jan 02, 2011 5:43 pm

Remove More Wilderness Life and rebuild your bashed patch.

See if that is more stable.

Removed More Wilderness Life, rebuilt bashed patch and still crashes. I really dont know what s the problem.

» Mon Jan 03, 2011 1:26 am

...and CTD when i try to enter Vilverin Canosel.

That is often caused by not having WarCry patched to 1.08b (see OP for link).

» Sun Jan 02, 2011 10:12 pm

That is often caused by not having WarCry patched to 1.08b (see OP for link).

Thnx alot,it doesnt crash anymore.

» Mon Jan 03, 2011 12:09 am

Okay, now every part of FCOM seems to have an SI component: Fran, MMM and OOO. I have only ever installed Fran's, but I want to install MMM's now. Does it work with Fran's SI mod? If not, I am perfectly fine just using the MMM plugin.

» Sun Jan 02, 2011 10:26 pm

Okay, now every part of FCOM seems to have an SI component: Fran, MMM and OOO. I have only ever installed Fran's, but I want to install MMM's now. Does it work with Fran's SI mod? If not, I am perfectly fine just using the MMM plugin.

MMM SI overrides most of Fran's SI so there's not much use for Fran's when using MMM there.

» Sun Jan 02, 2011 4:30 pm

MMM SI overrides most of Fran's SI so there's not much use for Fran's when using MMM there.

Okay, one plugin less then.