Gold: The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion - Page 14

**SubZero** · 04-06-2006, 11:39 AM

Well... I haven't really checked to see if the LOD mods work since I have been a bit preoccupied but as I understand the only thing you need to do is just copy the textures folders into your data oblivion folder.

So I think you are correct that you don't see them in your data files menu. They should just work.

Maybe TQ can comment on this as he has seen the effect of these mods!

Edit:>> the only data files add-in you should see is the nomore annoying messages add-in....

TQ · 04-06-2006, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SubZero

Well... I haven't really checked to see if the LOD mods work since I have been a bit preoccupied but as I understand the only thing you need to do is just copy the textures folders into your data oblivion folder.

So I think you are correct that you don't see them in your data files menu. They should just work.

Maybe TQ can comment on this as he has seen the effect of these mods!

Exactly yes. Just unzip the LOD files and that's it. Then load up any outdoor scene from any save file and voila!
Eye candy...
You should be able to see far off mountains and scenery and higher resolution textures that were previously not available. This is why your outdoor load times increase, because Oblivion is loading higher - and more - textures.
It's really quite a difference.

sorrow · 04-06-2006, 02:57 PM

Well I

Spoiler:

So i made a new fighter, the game is much harder as a melee type then mage, thats for sure.

Great game though,

all!

zapionics<alt> · 04-06-2006, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TQ

Exactly yes. Just unzip the LOD files and that's it. Then load up any outdoor scene from any save file and voila!
Eye candy...
You should be able to see far off mountains and scenery and higher resolution textures that were previously not available. This is why your outdoor load times increase, because Oblivion is loading higher - and more - textures.
It's really quite a difference.

Its just not working for me then

Dont know why, I've extracted to the right folder. Theres no difference before and after.

SupDawg · 04-06-2006, 10:09 PM

Just an update with you all.

I am now 75 hours into the game.

TQ · 04-06-2006, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zapionics<alt>

Its just not working for me then

Dont know why, I've extracted to the right folder. Theres no difference before and after.

Have your load times increased for outdoor scenes?

zapionics<alt> · 04-06-2006, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TQ

Have your load times increased for outdoor scenes?

Nope, no difference to anything, its like they're just ignored. I re-instated the original ini file in case the tweaks were the cause but no difference.

TQ would you post before/after shots so I can see the difference? Not even sure what I'm missing out on here.

**SubZero** · 04-07-2006, 04:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zapionics<alt>

Its just not working for me then

Dont know why, I've extracted to the right folder. Theres no difference before and after.

Remember that there are VERY specific nvidia/ATI settings that you need to make in your drivers CP in order for these mods to work. Check out the tweakguides article on the specific settings. One thing is that you MUST disable all optimizations....

**SubZero** · 04-07-2006, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by SupDawg

Just an update with you all.

I am now 75 hours into the game.

WOW and I thought I was addicted with about 50 hours into the game... Level 28 I think right now...

TQ · 04-07-2006, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by zapionics<alt>

TQ would you post before/after shots so I can see the difference? Not even sure what I'm missing out on here.

Here's a link:

http://www.tessource.net/files/file.php?id=2182#gallery

zapionics<alt> · 04-07-2006, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SubZero

Remember that there are VERY specific nvidia/ATI settings that you need to make in your drivers CP in order for these mods to work. Check out the tweakguides article on the specific settings. One thing is that you MUST disable all optimizations....

Ok installed the 84.25 beta drivers and bingo

now the textures are coming up! Dont ask me why, but now I'm a happy camper! Didnt notice any difference with the frame rate.

Now about the INI file. Reason it wasnt working for me was because I was editing the wrong file

The INI file I was editing is in the game directory and is named something like ...default... and its the wrong one, the correct file is in \Documents and Settings\[User]\My Documents\My Games\Oblivion , a case of not reading the instructions properly because this is mentioned in the guide.

Anyway I applied all the relevant tweaks and it seems to run pretty smooth.

TQ · 04-07-2006, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by zapionics<alt>

Ok installed the 84.25 beta drivers and bingo

now the textures are coming up!

If I weren't such a dope I would have thought of that. The 84.25 betas contain some specific - I wouldn't call them enhancements - fixes for gamers running Oblivion on nVidia cards.
Good job, z...

**SubZero** · 04-07-2006, 08:53 AM

Good job Zap!!

BTW, thought it would be nice to post a screeny of my bad *** character!

zapionics<alt> · 04-07-2006, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by SubZero

Good ...BTW, thought it would be nice to post a screeny of my bad *** character!

Must be that Dell 24" giving you an edge

. But I've spent too much time tweaking this game, now I'm going back to actually playing it

TQ · 04-07-2006, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SubZero

Good job Zap!!

BTW, thought it would be nice to post a screeny of my bad *** character!

I'd aim for the head...

04-06-2006, 11:39 AM	#196
SubZero Moderator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Below sealevel Posts: 9,665	Well... I haven't really checked to see if the LOD mods work since I have been a bit preoccupied but as I understand the only thing you need to do is just copy the textures folders into your data oblivion folder. So I think you are correct that you don't see them in your data files menu. They should just work. Maybe TQ can comment on this as he has seen the effect of these mods! Edit:>> the only data files add-in you should see is the nomore annoying messages add-in.... __________________ Main Rig: Asus P5K \| Intel Core Quad Q6600 \| Corsair XMS 6400-4gig eVGA GeForce 8800 GTX KO ACS3 \| X-Fi ExtremeMusic \| Z-5500D OCZ GameXstream 850W \| ThermalTake Aguila \| Logitech G-15 Logitech MX1000 \| Synology DS-207+ NAS (2x500WD-SATA2-RAID0) Last edited by SubZero : 04-06-2006 at 11:49 AM.
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04-06-2006, 02:57 PM	#198
sorrow 010011100100100101001110 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,243	Well I Spoiler: completed the dark brotherhood quests, and i'm the highest member, i also am the arch mage for the mage guild and the main quest has been beaten. I guess its time to make a new guy. (: So i made a new fighter, the game is much harder as a melee type then mage, thats for sure. Great game though, all! __________________ A64 X2 4800+ (Toledo) A8N32-SLI-Deluxe PQI 2x1gb (2.5/4/4/8/1T) WD 150gb 10,000rpm Raptor eVGA 8800GTX Asus Xonar DX Thermaltake PurePower 560w Gigabyte Aurora Case Dell UltraSharp 2405FPW 24" LCD My site in progress: http://www.average-geek.com
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04-06-2006, 10:09 PM	#200
SupDawg Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 7,078	Just an update with you all. I am now 75 hours into the game. __________________ The views expressed in this electronic dialogue are mine alone. "All physics are belong to me. " Kongo
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