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+     tabtitle: "Oblivion on Linux"
+     title: "Oblivion on Linux, with Mods!"
+     topics: [gaming]
+     pub: "2021-11-20"
+     short_desc: ""
+---
+
+Oblivion holds a special place in my heart. I remember spending a summer in the
+town I went to college in, and playing Oblivion almost every day while listening
+to Dream Theater's _Systematic Chaos_. Back then, I wasn't aware of modding, so
+it was literally just vanilla Oblivion for hours upon hours. I also used
+Windows, so the game would run fine. Now, things have changed. The easier issue
+to deal with is playing Oblivion on Linux. Thanks to Valve, Oblivion runs
+excellent with Proton out of the box. The more challenging issue is mods, and
+that's what this write-up is all about!
+
+
+# Vanilla Oblivion
+
+Starting from the beginning, Oblivion is available on many platforms, but my
+experiences here will assume the Steam installation. The primary difference will
+be with respect to the how the tools used to mod Oblivion are run. I've got the
+Game of the Year edition, which is Steam ID `22330`.
+
+
+# Modding Tools
+
+Much of modding Oblivion is done with the help of additional tools. A mod
+manager is used for installing and configuring the mods. There are several
+options for Oblivion, and the one I've been suggested and use is called `Wrye
+Bash`. Mod load order is also important, and the tool I'm using to help with
+that is `LOOT`. Finally, `TES4Edit`, `TES4LODGen` and `BethINI` each helps with
+performance and configuration.
+
+I have the following directory structure setup for my mods:
+
+```
+OblivionMods
+  |- Archives
+  |- Backups
+  |- Tools
+  |- WryeBash
+```
+
+_Archives_ is where I store the actual archives of the mods I use. _Backups_ is
+where I store any relevant backups for my Oblivion game, such as saves or
+configuration files for the mods. _Tools_ is where I put the executables for all
+the tools I mentioned above. _WryeBash_ is used to store the unarchived mods
+(which are called "projects") and mod data that `Wrye Bash` uses.
+
+Because each of these tools is run using Proton (or Wine for non-Steam
+installs), I also have a set of aliases configured.
+
+## Wrye Bash
+
+[Project Link](https://github.com/wrye-bash/wrye-bash) || [Homepage](https://wrye-bash.github.io/) || [Nexus Link](https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/22368)
+
+`Wrye Bash` is involved. I don't know how to use it fully. There are a few
+guides that helped me learn how to use it enough to get mods installed and
+configured though. The first, and very relevant, is at [Shrine of
+Kynareth](https://www.shrine-of-kynareth.de/wrye-bash-on-linux). I referenced
+this guide, and the
+[other](https://www.shrine-of-kynareth.de/wrye-bash-for-beginners-part-1-installation-and-installers-tab)
+[written](https://www.shrine-of-kynareth.de/wrye-bash-for-beginners-part-2-load-order-bashed-patch-and-savegame-profiles)
+[guides](https://www.shrine-of-kynareth.de/wrye-bash-for-beginners-part-3-ini-edits-tools-and-tricks)
+to learn how Wrye Bash works and what to setup. I also learned some tricks from
+the [Oblivion Comprehensive Modding Guide by
+Dispensation](https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/49898).
+
+### Setup
+
+The easiest option is to use the stand-alone executable from the GitHub releases
+page. Extract the archive, and then use Proton to run the executable in the
+_Mopy_ directory. This is the alias I use; replace directories accordingly:
+
+```
+alias oblivion-wyre='STEAM_COMPAT_DATA_PATH=/path/to/steam/directory/steamapps/compatdata/22330/ \
+                     STEAM_COMPAT_CLIENT_INSTALL_PATH=/path/to/steam/directory/ \
+                     /path/to/proton/proton run /path/to/OblivionMods/Tools/Mopy/Wrye\ Bash.exe'
+```
+
+Additionally, I copy the _Mopy/bash_default.ini_ file to _Mopy/bash.ini_ and set
+the `sOblivionMods` to "Z:\path\to\OblivionMods\WryeBash", `sBashModData` to
+"Z:\path\to\OblivionMods\WryeBash\Bash Mod Data", `sInstallersData` to
+"Z:\path\to\OblivionMods\WryeBash\Bash Installers", and `sOblivionPath` to
+"Z:\path\to\steam\steamapps\common\Oblivion". In Wine, `Z:` references your
+local file system. Theoretically, because Wine is awesome, you may be able to
+use Linux file system paths in the configuration, but I went with this.
+
+### Usage
+
+The guides above provide a very thorough explanation of use. Of note: `Wrye
+Bash` in Wine does not like drag-and-drop actions, so don't do them. I don't do
+anything special with my usage of `Wrye Bash`: run the alias, install mods from
+the Installers tab, enable or disable mods from the Mods tab. I generally don't
+do anything else.
+
+## LOOT
+
+[Project Link](https://github.com/loot/loot) || [Homepage](https://loot.github.io/)
+
+`LOOT` sets the proper load order for mods. There is a native Linux client, but
+I ran into [this issue](https://github.com/loot/loot/issues/1615) and decided to
+just use the Windows version. The GitHub releases page includes a 7z archive
+with a stand-alone executable, and that's what I used.
+
+### Setup
+
+Download the stand-alone executable, and extract it to _OblivionMods/Tools_.
+This is the alias I use; replace directories accordingly:
+
+```
+alias oblivion-wyre='STEAM_COMPAT_DATA_PATH=/path/to/steam/directory/steamapps/compatdata/22330/ \
+                     STEAM_COMPAT_CLIENT_INSTALL_PATH=/path/to/steam/directory/ \
+                     /path/to/proton/proton run /path/to/OblivionMods/Tools/LOOT/LOOT.exe'
+```
+
+On first run, it should auto-detect the Oblivion installation and configure
+everything accordingly. If it doesn't, there are instructions on the Homepage
+for configuration.
+
+### Usage
+
+`LOOT` is pretty straight forward. It references a master list of mods to
+determine the optimal load order for all installed mods. I ran into an issue
+where `LOOT` couldn't properly download the master list, and so as a work-around
+I manually downloaded the master list, and then configured `LOOT` to use that
+local file instead of the remote Git repository. If everything works, and the
+list of mods is there, then you can run a sort, and apply the changes. `LOOT`
+will inform you of any "dirty" mods, which you can use the next tool the clear
+up. I ended up keeping `LOOT` open, while stepping through the cleaning
+procedure for each mod, until everything looked happy.
+
+## TES4Edit
+
+[Project Link](https://github.com/TES5Edit/TES5Edit) || [Homepage](https://tes5edit.github.io/) || [Nexus Link](https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/11536)
+
+`TES4Edit` is the Oblivion version of `xEdit`, which is an incredible tool. All
+I use it for is to clean dirty mods. `LOOT` provides a link to the [quick
+cleaning guide](https://tes5edit.github.io/docs/7-mod-cleaning-and-error-checking.html#ThreeEasyStepstocleanMods), which gives us exactly the steps required.
+
+### Setup
+
+Download the latest build from GitHub, and extract it to _OblivionMods/Tools_.
+This is the alias I use, which runs the "Quick Auto Clean" function; replace
+directories accordingly:
+
+```
+alias oblivion-wyre='STEAM_COMPAT_DATA_PATH=/path/to/steam/directory/steamapps/compatdata/22330/ \
+                     STEAM_COMPAT_CLIENT_INSTALL_PATH=/path/to/steam/directory/ \
+                     /path/to/proton/proton run /path/to/OblivionMods/Tools/TES4Edit/TES4EditQuickAutoClean.exe'
+```
+
+### Usage
+
+Run the alias, select the problematic file, and click "OK". Only one file can be
+cleaned at a time.
+
+## TES4LODGen
+
+[Project Link](https://github.com/TES5Edit/xLODGen) || [Homepage](https://tes5edit.github.io/docs/16-xLODGen.html) || [Nexus Link](https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/15781?tab=description)
+
+`TES4LODGen` will generate the relevant LOD file ahead of time. Apparently it
+helps with performance in-game, but may result in slower initial load times when
+starting the game.
+
+### Setup
+
+I downloaded the files from Nexus, and extracted the archive to
+_OblivionMods/Tools/TES4LODGen_.
+
+### Usage
+
+Run the alias. The program should auto-find everything, do some magic, and will
+eventually report that it has finished. At this point, you can close the
+application. Here's the alias; replace directories accordingly:
+
+```
+alias oblivion-wyre='STEAM_COMPAT_DATA_PATH=/path/to/steam/directory/steamapps/compatdata/22330/ \
+                     STEAM_COMPAT_CLIENT_INSTALL_PATH=/path/to/steam/directory/ \
+                     /path/to/proton/proton run /path/to/OblivionMods/Tools/TES4LODGen/TES4LODGen.exe'
+```
+
+## BethINI
+
+
+# Mod List
+
+Every player's mod list is different. Some will focus on visuals, making the
+game as graphically impressive and pretty as possible. Others care primarily
+about additional content. I tend towards the later, with a preference for
+additional survival or realism mods. I recommend starting with the "Core Mods"
+section in the [Oblivion Comprehensive Modding Guide by
+Dispensation](https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/49898) which will cover
+some essential performance and enhancement mods.
+
+Below are some specific mods I would like to highlight, and which I enjoy.
+
+
+## Survival Related
+
+### Basic Primary Needs & Personal Hygiene
+
+[Nexus Link - Basic Primary
+Needs](https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/37088)
+[Nexus Link - Basic Personal
+Hygiene](https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/42038_)
+
+These two mods cover most of the survival aspects of my mod pack. "Basic Primary
+Needs" adds hunger, thirst, and fatigue, while "Basic Personal Hygiene" adds
+cleanliness. Managing these will feel tedious to some, but I really like having
+to eat and drink, and visiting a bath house after a long time adventuring.
+
+Each mod can make use of [additional HUD Status
+Bars](https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/34905), which makes tracking the
+new needs much easier.
+
+### Traveler's Tent
+
+[Nexus Link](https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/49654)
+
+This mod adds a portable player home, and is supremely comfy.
+
+
+## World Enhancement
+
+These I would consider my graphical improvements. I'm generally not too
+concerned with making the game look good, but I love making the game feel more
+realistic. These mods make Cyrodiil feel more alive.
+
+### Better Cities
+
+[Nexus Link](https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/16513/)
+
+This is a massive collection of city overhaul and enhancement mods. I was
+awe-struck when I walked around the Imperial City for the first time with this
+mod enabled. Bravil felt like a dangerous, crowded harbor town. Leyawin looks
+like an actual place people live. Though the improvements do come with FPS hits.
+Doubly-so if enabling the Open Cities option, which moves cities into the
+overworld space, instead of their own individual instances. It's a balancing
+act: the immersion of walking directly into a city sometimes isn't worth
+crashing to desktop when adventuring around cities.
+
+### COBL
+
+[Nexus Link](https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/21104)
+
+"Common Oblivion" enriches the world of Oblivion by adding lots of little
+things, and helping different mods "talk" to each other. I like to think of it
+as filling in a lot of the details that couldn't be included initially.
+
+### Enhanced Economy
+
+[Nexus Link](https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/25078) and [Lubrons
+Patch](https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/47184)
+
+This mod and the corresponding patch make the economy of the world more dynamic.
+What I really like are the merchant quests that are added. Several merchants in
+each town will ask you to find an item in one of the nearby dungeons. It adds
+flavor to the game in just the right way.
+
+### Lights of Oblivion - Road Lanterns
+
+[Nexus Link](https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/46131)
+
+A very simple mod that I feel really enhances my travel around Cyrodiil. I avoid
+fast-traveling whenever possible, and walking lit roads at night feels comfy.
+
+### Natural Environments
+
+[Nexus Link](https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/2536)
+
+
+### Cyrodiil Travel Services
+
+[AFK Mods
+Link](https://www.afkmods.com/index.php?/files/file/263-cyrodiil-travel-services/)
+
+I really enjoyed that in Skyrim there was a dude with a wagon you could pay to
+travel to the various cities. This mod adds similar functionality, and then
+some. Useful when playing the game without fast-travel enabled.
+
+
+## Overhauls
+
+Arguably, these are the heavy hitters. These mods will alter the mechanics of
+the game, often making things more challenging but also more rewarding.
+
+### Maskar's Oblivion Overhaul
+
+### Vanilla Combat Enhanced
+
+### Supreme Magicka