» Sat May 28, 2011 5:43 pm Readme: http://wryemusings.com/Wrye%20Bash.html (at time a fair bit outdated... most up to date readme in the download - the file named Wrye Bash.html in the mopy folder)
Wrye Bash Wiki: http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Tes4Mod:Wrye_Bash
Screenshots: http://wryemusings.com/images/WryeBash_01.png, http://wryemusings.com/images/WryeBash_02.png, http://wryemusings.com/images/WryeBash_03.png, http://wryemusings.com/images/WryeBash_05.png
Previous Topic: http://www.gamesas.com/index.php?/topic/1094021-relz-wrye-bash-thread-43/
Requirements
Python 2.5.4 and wxpython 2.8.7.1 ansi (the old "official" setup) - if using this best to just download the Wrye Python 01 package from http://tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=22368
or
http://www.python.org/ftp/python/2.6.5/python-2.6.5.msi, http://downloads.sourceforge.net/wxpython/wxPython2.8-win32-ansi-2.8.10.1-py26.exe, http://sourceforge.net/projects/comtypes/files/comtypes/0.6.2/comtypes-0.6.2.win32.exe/download, http://www.voidspace.org.uk/downloads/psyco-1.6.win32-py2.6.zip, and http://sourceforge.net/project/platformdownload.php?group_id=78018. (the newer stuff so should be faster, needed for newer versions of Blender/Nifscripts/PyFFI, tested as working well other than one bug to be fixed)
(Probably best to just download Wrye Python 02 package from http://tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=22368 unless you like to customize your install)
Wrye Bash has a lot of features. I mean a LOT. It's like twenty tools rolled into one. It includes as subfeatures the entire feature sets of other tools, and offers plenty of other features that no other mod tool has.
Bain
* Install/uninstall mods from zip, 7z, archives, etc. No OMODs required!
Bashed Patchers
* Configure and build a custom patch mod to...
* Merge leveled lists
* Merge TNR faces over other changes to npcs
* Merge race eye/hair/body/voice changes over other changes to races
* Tweak clothes: Show amulets with robes, zero weight rings and amulets, etc.
* Tweak misc. GMST settings.
Repair/Edit Stuff
* Repair animation bug (various animations freezing)
* Repair hair bug (game ctds when viewing race menu after removing a hair mod)
* Remove spells from spell list
* Rename created spells, enchanted items
* Remove bloating (one use of this reduced a 158 Mb savegame to 2.5 Mb)
* Import NPC levels into an existing savegame (essential when switching to/from OOO, Frans, etc.)
* Import PC face from other savegame or any mod (e.g., import any of TNR's faces into game)
* Easily generate html readmes using wiki-like syntax.
Mod, Savegame, Screenshot Management
* Auto-Ghost mods to reduce espm thrashing.
* Launch Oblivion and TESCS (with or without OBSE).
* Mod, save, screenshot file management. (Rename, duplicate, etc.)
* Save Profiles: Have different sets of saves for different npcs with different loadlists, etc.
* Screenshots: View, delete, batch rename, open, etc.
* Readme Browser: Quickly view readme of currently selected mod.
* Quick/Autoswap between SI and pre-SI versions of Oblivion.esm.
Installation: First time installation is still a little difficult, but later updates are easy (just unzip latest version into Oblivion directory). However, for first time installation you have to preinstall two other packages and then (sometimes) tweak a shortcut. You can't just download and press the pretty buttons -- you have to follow the readme instructions. If you have followed the instructions and still have problems, post the bugdump. If you've havent followed the instructions and whine that it won't work without posting the bugdump, Wrye will bite your fingers off (it's a monkey thing). Otherwise he's quite helpful.
Linking: If you'd like to link to Bash from somewhere else, please do! But be sure to link to either Wrye Musings or the Bash Readme. Don't link to the actual Bash zip file, since that changes fairly frequently.
You should add a few more things to that list, Wrye. Almost none of the items from my list of the most compelling features in Wrye Bash are on your list:
For everyone:
* Accurately and quickly managing your load order (correctly sorts ESMs)
* Locking your load order (so updated mods automatically load in the exact same spot as the old version)
* Checking your load list for problems (missing mod dependencies)
* Checking savegames against load list and syncing load list to savegame
* Cleaning bloated savegames
* Archive Invalidation (now supports BSA-alteration BSA-redirection method)
* Replacers (install/remove texture replacement mods -- really any mod, too)
* Change master entry in savegame (to avoid losing items, quest progress, etc. when the name of a mod has changed)
For mod-makers:
* Add a master to a plugin (for mod de-isolation)
* Change master entry in plugin (for mod de-isolation)
* Locking your load order (so changes you make don't move the plugin to the end of your load list)
* Savegame profiles (so you can easily test with only your mod active, then easily switch back to playing with all your mods active)
For everyone:
* Accurately and quickly managing your load order (correctly sorts ESMs)
* Locking your load order (so updated mods automatically load in the exact same spot as the old version)
* Checking your load list for problems (missing mod dependencies)
* Checking savegames against load list and syncing load list to savegame
* Cleaning bloated savegames
* Archive Invalidation (now supports BSA-alteration BSA-redirection method)
* Replacers (install/remove texture replacement mods -- really any mod, too)
* Change master entry in savegame (to avoid losing items, quest progress, etc. when the name of a mod has changed)
For mod-makers:
* Add a master to a plugin (for mod de-isolation)
* Change master entry in plugin (for mod de-isolation)
* Locking your load order (so changes you make don't move the plugin to the end of your load list)
* Savegame profiles (so you can easily test with only your mod active, then easily switch back to playing with all your mods active)
Latest Version:
=== 285 [12/12/2010] [Lojack,Metallicow,PacificMorrowind,Waruddar]
- Bashed Patch Changes:
- Master 'Select All' and 'Deselect All' patchers and items in list/tweak patchers buttons added.
- Export/Import Config buttons added.
- Save config button removed (due to bug it caused - use Export/Import instead).
- Actors.AIPackages totally refactored (as in it works properly now).
- Also removes the OOO duplicate version of UOP AI Package fixes if you are using both of them (except for one on HaulsHisRopes but that shouldn't cause any problems).
- R.Ears fixed.
- Misc Tweaks:
- fix (reported by Blade of Mercy) and improvements to All Clothes playable tweak.
- Rebuilding doesn't complain about missing masters for the bash patch now (truly!).
- NoMerge tag warning text updated to be clearer (contributed by Sartivarg).
- suggestion to deactivate and merge mergeable mods added to rebuild patch checks.
- NoMerge/Mergeable/Deactivate/Filter warnings/questions merged into one scrollable and much more legible text warning/question window.
- Patch Dialogue now has an icon assigned (the Wrye Monkey Icon).
- For tweaks with options that take numbers as value (ie tweak settings) new 'Custom' entry option; select custom and enter your own number in the prompt following any directions there.
- Master 'Select All' and 'Deselect All' patchers and items in list/tweak patchers buttons added.
- New Save Game Tweaker: Set Number of Uses for Weapon Enchantments.
- BAIN Changes:
- fix so that when you check/uncheck an esp in the esp/m list the view maintains its scroll position.
- above fix also applied to subpackages list.
- Wizards changes:
- DataFileExists properly documents
- newline error fixed in textboxes
- DataFileExists properly documents
- fix so that when you check/uncheck an esp in the esp/m list the view maintains its scroll position.
- Magic Effect school for Spells/enchantments with more than one effect based on highest cost not first effect (so inline with in game values).
- Bash.ini typos fixed, prettied and sorted a bit better (contributed by Metallicow)
- Start of the CBash implementation into Wrye Bash:
- CBash.dll included as Rename_CBash.dll; it will only be used if renamed to just 'CBash.dll'
- Bunch of Import/Export functions modifed to use that if available: EditorID, Names, Npclevels, Scripts (though leaves a whole lot of backup files on import).
- CBash.dll included as Rename_CBash.dll; it will only be used if renamed to just 'CBash.dll'
and just to repeat some links and news:
Wrye4Fallout3.
TheLORDofDOOM of has taken on making a FO3 version... and here's the first little bit of it (not all translated to account for FO3 but it's showing promise). And another, a bit further along, by Valda called http://www.gamesas.com/index.php?/topic/1079607-relz-garybash/.
and a bit more news:
There is now a listserve for the svn and bug/request/patch/support trackers; if you want to get emails whenever changes to those items happen just join over https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/oblivionworks-committers. You can also use it for support requests/questions if you desire.
