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mean a slight performance hit, but it’s Oblivion - there are <strong>always</strong>
|
||||
performance hits. If there aren’t performance hits, then you haven’t modded the
|
||||
game enough yet.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<h2 id="setup-game">Setup: Game</h2>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>I’ll be using <a href="https://lutris.net">Lutris</a> to handle installing and launching
|
||||
the game. No more terminal aliases! I’m also using the <a href="https://www.gog.com/en/game/elder_scrolls_iv_oblivion_game_of_the_year_edition_deluxe_the">GOG version of
|
||||
Oblivion</a>.
|
||||
Lutris allows you to link your GOG account, and easily install games using Wine
|
||||
(or native versions, if available!). In Lutris, I install the game to my
|
||||
preferred destination, using the default GOG Wine install script. After
|
||||
installation, I launch the game once to generate some initial configuration
|
||||
files, and verify things work as expected. Before the next steps, there is a
|
||||
significant change: the Wine version. In order to use the latest version of Wrye
|
||||
Bash through Lutris, I had to change the Wine version from my Lutris default,
|
||||
<em>wine-ge-8-26</em>, to my latest system version, 9.22. There seems to be a Windows
|
||||
API which Wrye Bash relies upon which isn’t handled well in Wine versions
|
||||
previous to 9.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>Lutris can also install from downloaded GOG installers, without having to link
|
||||
accounts. Make sure to download all the parts (for Oblivion, there are 3: a
|
||||
small EXE, and two BIN files). When installing, make sure all the downloaded
|
||||
files are in the same directory. In Lutris, click the <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">+</code> button to add a new
|
||||
game, and select “Install a Windows game from an executable.” Name the game as
|
||||
you wish, and add identifier
|
||||
<code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">the-elder-scrolls-iv-oblivion-game-of-the-year-edition-deluxe</code> for the GOG
|
||||
version. It’ll pull down nice looking images. On the next screen, click the
|
||||
<code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Install</code> button next to “Setup file”, choose your desired directory, and then
|
||||
select the EXE downloaded from the three files above. Lutris will create the
|
||||
Wine prefix, and load the GOG Installer. Make note of the directory you chose
|
||||
above for installation (default will be in the Lutris game library directory,
|
||||
<code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Lutris Hamburger Menu</code> -> <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Preferences</code> -> <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Storage</code> -> <em>Game Library</em>), and
|
||||
substitute it accordingly below.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>Assuming everything is setup and running, the last step here is to note where
|
||||
Lutris installed the game. The path to the directory will differ, but the
|
||||
directory structure should be similar to the below. The Lutris “Directory”
|
||||
(Right-Click -> Configure) value will bring you to the Wine directory (with
|
||||
<code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">drive_c</code>), and from there will be the <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">GOG Games</code> directory (or possibly
|
||||
renamed; this can be changed during the GOG install process), and then the
|
||||
<code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Oblivion</code> directory.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<div class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge"><div class="highlight"><pre class="highlight"><code>Lutris
|
||||
|-> gog
|
||||
|-> the-elder-scrolls-iv-oblivion-game-of-the-year-edition-deluxe
|
||||
|-> drive_c
|
||||
|-> GOG Games
|
||||
|-> Oblivion
|
||||
|- Data
|
||||
|- Oblivion.exe
|
||||
|- ...
|
||||
</code></pre></div></div>
|
||||
|
||||
<h3 id="xobse">xOBSE</h3>
|
||||
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://github.com/llde/xOBSE">Project Link</a></li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/37952">Nexus Links</a></li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>The Oblivion Script Extender is required for many mods, and should be considered
|
||||
essential for anything beyond a strict vanilla playthrough. Download the latest
|
||||
version, and extract it to the <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Oblivion</code> directory. When you launch Wrye Bash
|
||||
(covered next), in the lower-left corner, on the icon bar, should be a green
|
||||
checkbox. Hovering over it will notify you that OBSE is enabled. Clicking that
|
||||
box will toggle OBSE. Generally, make sure it is enabled (checked).</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>At this point, before any other tools, when you double-click/Play Oblivion, it
|
||||
will launch the purely vanilla Oblivion that was installed above. To use OBSE,
|
||||
right-click Oblivion in Lutris, choose <em>Configure</em>, and on the “Game Options”
|
||||
tab, change the <em>Executable</em> by clicking the button with three dots (labeled
|
||||
“Select a file”) to <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">obse_loader.exe</code>. Save the changes, and re-launch.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<h2 id="pre-setup-tools">Pre-Setup: Tools</h2>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>Before setting up the modding tools, it is required to run Oblivion once. This
|
||||
will generate the INI file.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>I also recommend adding the Wrye Bash <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">bash.ini</code> file detailed below before
|
||||
running Wrye Bash for the first time. By declaring where the executable for
|
||||
Oblivion is, Wrye Bash won’t try to automatically find it, which can cause some
|
||||
troubles or confusion.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<h2 id="setup-tools">Setup: Tools</h2>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>I’ll be using the following tools. When possible, download the stand-alone
|
||||
version of the tool. To make things easy, I use the <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">GOG Games</code> directory for
|
||||
all the tools.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<div class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge"><div class="highlight"><pre class="highlight"><code>drive_c
|
||||
|-> GOG Games
|
||||
|- BethINI
|
||||
|- LOOT
|
||||
|- Mods
|
||||
|- Mopy
|
||||
|- Oblivion
|
||||
|- TES4Edit
|
||||
</code></pre></div></div>
|
||||
|
||||
<h3 id="wrye-bash">Wrye Bash</h3>
|
||||
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://github.com/wrye-bash/wrye-bash">Project Link</a></li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://wrye-bash.github.io/">Homepage</a></li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/22368">Nexus Link</a></li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>Mod manager, and <strong>everything else</strong> launcher in this setup. One of the most
|
||||
exciting results of this setup is handling almost all modding management through
|
||||
the Wrye Bash UI. From the Project Link, download the stand-alone executable
|
||||
from the releases. I extract it to the <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">GOG Games</code> directory, which will create
|
||||
a <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Mopy</code> directory. Within that will be the executable, <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Wrye Bash.exe</code>. Next,
|
||||
in the <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Mopy</code> directory, copy the <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">bash_default.ini</code> file to <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">bash.ini</code>. Make
|
||||
the following changes (or replace <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">bash.ini</code> with this information):</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<div class="language-ini highlighter-rouge"><div class="highlight"><pre class="highlight"><code><span class="nn">[General]</span>
|
||||
<span class="c">; -- Path to mod directory.
|
||||
; These are relative to the Oblivion directory.
|
||||
</span><span class="py">sOblivionMods</span><span class="p">=</span><span class="s">..</span><span class="se">\M</span><span class="s">ods</span>
|
||||
<span class="py">sBashModData</span><span class="p">=</span><span class="s">..</span><span class="se">\M</span><span class="s">ods</span><span class="se">\B</span><span class="s">ash Mod Data</span>
|
||||
<span class="py">sInstallersData</span><span class="p">=</span><span class="s">..</span><span class="se">\M</span><span class="s">ods</span><span class="se">\B</span><span class="s">ash Installers</span><span class="se">\B</span><span class="s">ash</span>
|
||||
|
||||
<span class="c">; -- Path to the Oblivion directory.
|
||||
; "C:" here is drive_c on our filesystem.
|
||||
</span><span class="py">sOblivionPath</span><span class="p">=</span><span class="s">C:</span><span class="se">\G</span><span class="s">OG Games</span><span class="se">\O</span><span class="s">blivion</span>
|
||||
|
||||
<span class="c">; -- User directory stuff.
|
||||
; "C:" here is drive_c on our filesystem.
|
||||
; Make sure to replace YOUR-USERNAME with your username
|
||||
</span><span class="py">sUserPath</span><span class="p">=</span><span class="s">C:</span><span class="se">\u</span><span class="s">sers</span><span class="se">\Y</span><span class="s">OUR-USERNAME</span>
|
||||
<span class="py">sPersonalPath</span><span class="p">=</span><span class="s">C:</span><span class="se">\u</span><span class="s">sers</span><span class="se">\Y</span><span class="s">OUR-USERNAME</span><span class="se">\D</span><span class="s">ocuments</span>
|
||||
<span class="py">sLocalAppDataPath</span><span class="p">=</span><span class="s">C:</span><span class="se">\u</span><span class="s">sers</span><span class="se">\Y</span><span class="s">OUR-USERNAME</span><span class="se">\A</span><span class="s">ppData</span><span class="se">\L</span><span class="s">ocal</span>
|
||||
|
||||
<span class="nn">[Tool Options]</span>
|
||||
<span class="c">; -- TES4Edit
|
||||
; Path is relative to the Oblivion directory.
|
||||
</span><span class="py">sTes4EditPath</span><span class="p">=</span><span class="s">..</span><span class="se">\T</span><span class="s">ES4Edit</span><span class="se">\T</span><span class="s">ES4Edit.exe</span>
|
||||
|
||||
<span class="c">; -- TES4LODGen
|
||||
; Path is relative to the Oblivion directory.
|
||||
</span><span class="py">sTes4LodGenPath</span><span class="p">=</span><span class="s">..</span><span class="se">\T</span><span class="s">ES4LodGen</span><span class="se">\T</span><span class="s">es4LODGen.exe</span>
|
||||
|
||||
<span class="c">; -- LOOT
|
||||
; Path is relative to the Oblivion directory.
|
||||
</span><span class="py">sLOOT</span><span class="p">=</span><span class="s">..</span><span class="se">\L</span><span class="s">OOT</span><span class="se">\L</span><span class="s">OOT.exe</span>
|
||||
</code></pre></div></div>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>In this configuration, the relative paths are relative to the <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Oblivion</code>
|
||||
directory (where the game executable is). For all remaining tool setup, modify
|
||||
the paths in this configuration to match the paths for the tool executable (or,
|
||||
rename the tool directories, which is what I prefer).</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>This is where the magic happens: within Lutris, right-click Oblivion and choose
|
||||
<em>Configure</em>. On the “Game Options” tab, change the <em>Executable</em> by clicking the
|
||||
button with three dots (labeled “Select a file”), and choose the <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Wrye Bash.exe</code>
|
||||
executable in the <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Mopy</code> directory. Save the configuration, and
|
||||
double-click/Play Oblivion. This time, Wrye Bash will start up (<strong>Remember:</strong>
|
||||
This will not work on versions of Wine older than 9!).</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>At this point, when you want to play Oblivion, you will open Lutris, and launch
|
||||
“Oblivion.” This will launch Wrye Bash. You can then click the Oblivion icon in
|
||||
the lower-left icon bar to launch the game. As additional tools are configured,
|
||||
they will appear in the lower-left icon bar (everything except BethINI). To use
|
||||
the tool, you’ll run it from Wrye Bash.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<h3 id="loot">LOOT</h3>
|
||||
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://github.com/loot/loot">Project Link</a></li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://loot.github.io/">Homepage</a></li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>LOOT handles mod load order. Another application with a native Linux version. I
|
||||
had previous run into some bugs, but everything looks to work as expected now.
|
||||
Despite that, I still download and use the stand-alone Windows version (the
|
||||
archive from the releases, not the EXE). I extract it to my <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">GOG Games</code>
|
||||
directory, and rename the directory (or edit the <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">bash.ini</code> file) so the
|
||||
executable is where my Wrye Bash configuration expects it.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>If setup properly, when you run Wrye Bash, in the lower-left corner will be a
|
||||
bar full of icons, one of which will be a little treasure chest. Clicking it
|
||||
will launch LOOT. From there, sort the order, and then close LOOT. Wrye Bash
|
||||
will refresh, and you can continue on. LOOT will also notify you of any “dirty”
|
||||
mods, which can be cleaned using TES4Edit (see below).</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<h3 id="tes4edit">TES4Edit</h3>
|
||||
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://github.com/TES5Edit/TES5Edit">Project Link</a></li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://tes5edit.github.io/">Homepage</a></li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/11536">Nexus Link</a></li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>I’m still not a mod creator, so my uses of TES4Edit are limited to “quick
|
||||
cleaning.” From the project page or Nexus, download the latest version, and
|
||||
extract the archive to the <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">GOG Games</code> directory. Rename the directory or edit
|
||||
the <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">bash.ini</code> file so Wrye Bash can find it; restart Wrye Bash to verify. Wrye
|
||||
Bash doesn’t include a dedicated short-cut for the “Quick Auto Clean” option,
|
||||
instead you have to right-click on the TES4Edit short-cut (or the TES4LodGen
|
||||
short-cut), and choose “Quick Auto Clean”. Choose the mod to clean from the
|
||||
list, click OK, and let the program do its work.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<h3 id="tes4lodgen">TES4LODGen</h3>
|
||||
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://github.com/TES5Edit/xLODGen">Project Link</a></li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://tes5edit.github.io/docs/16-xLODGen.html">Homepage</a></li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/15781?tab=description">Nexus Link</a></li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>This will generate LOD files ahead of time, allowing for more distant objects to
|
||||
be shown as you adventure around Cyrodiil. Download the archive, and extract it
|
||||
to where Wrye Bash expects it, either changing the directory name or updating
|
||||
the <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">bash.ini</code> file accordingly. After mod installation is complete, click the
|
||||
icon from the icon bar to generate the LOD files.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<h3 id="bethini">BethINI</h3>
|
||||
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/46440">Nexus Link</a></li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
|
||||
<p><code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">BethINI</code> helps manage the “oblivion.ini” file, providing sane options and a
|
||||
wizard for configuration. This is the only tool that is not run from Wrye Bash.
|
||||
However, it’s still pretty easy to work with. Download the stand-alone archive,
|
||||
extract it to the <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">GOG Games</code> directory.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>To run the tool, in Lutris single-click on Oblivion. A bar should appear with
|
||||
some additional details about Oblivion, including some buttons: one will say
|
||||
“Play”, and one will look like a wine glass; each will have a small button with
|
||||
an up-facing arrow. Click the arrow button next to the wine glass button, and
|
||||
select “Run EXE inside Wine prefix.” Navigate into <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">drive_c</code>, then <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">GOG Games</code>,
|
||||
and into the directory you just set up for BethINI, and select <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">BethINI.exe</code>.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>Wrye Bash does allow for custom application short-cuts, but it requires creating
|
||||
a Windows shortcut <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">.lnk</code> file, and I cannot figure out an easier way to do
|
||||
that than to just run it from Lutris.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<h2 id="post-setup-tools">Post-Setup: Tools</h2>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>Verify each tool runs as expected. Conveniently, all the Bethesda DLCs are
|
||||
“dirty,” so LOOT will notify you, and then you can clean them. Run BethINI,
|
||||
generate LOD files, and run the game from Wrye Bash. Praise Todd.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<h2 id="mods">Mods</h2>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>Wrye Bash on Windows can install mods from an archive, but with this setup that
|
||||
functionality is unreliable. Instead, I extract the mod archives manually before
|
||||
installing them with Wrye Bash. For each mod that I want to use, I’ll create a
|
||||
directory in the <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Mods -> Bash Installers</code> directory, and extract the mod
|
||||
archive into that directory. Then, within Wrye Bash, on the “Installers” tab, I
|
||||
can install mods as expected.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>For actually using Wrye Bash, I recommend <a href="https://www.shrine-of-kynareth.de/wrye-bash-for-beginners-part-1-installation-and-installers-tab">laulajatar’s
|
||||
guide</a>.
|
||||
Obviously, you can skip the installation steps for both Wrye Bash and OBSE.
|
||||
There is also the <a href="https://wrye-bash.github.io/docs/Wrye%20Bash%20General%20Readme.html">Wrye Bash
|
||||
Manual</a>.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<h2 id="lutris-setup-problems">Lutris Setup: Problems</h2>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>The significant problem with this setup is no way to alt-tab away from the game.
|
||||
To make things even more inconvenient, playing in a windowed mode also doesn’t
|
||||
work, and shows only a black screen with audio. I haven’t done an exhaustive
|
||||
trial of options and mods yet to try and fix this, because it isn’t a major
|
||||
problem to me.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>The second inconvenience is as I mentioned above, with Wrye Bash not installing
|
||||
mods directly from archives. Again, not a major problem to me.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>I suspect that both of the problems can be resolved with some Wine tweaks.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<h2 id="lutris-setup-benefits">Lutris Setup: Benefits</h2>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>What this setup gets right is ease of use, and ease of replication. All tools
|
||||
(except BethINI, for now) and the game are run from Wrye Bash. No juggling
|
||||
multiple application entries, aliases, or special setups. Plus, all tools, mods,
|
||||
and the game itself are all within the Lutris directory, making multiple setups
|
||||
a breeze: just copy the directory. In Lutris, you can then duplicate the entry
|
||||
(Right-Click -> Duplicate), and edit the executable (Right-Click -> Configure ->
|
||||
“Game options” tab -> <em>Executable</em>) to point to the new directory.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<h2 id="lutris-setup-next-steps">Lutris Setup: Next-Steps</h2>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>The most useful next step would be automating this process, by building a Lutris
|
||||
install script. Also, resolving the alt-tab and windowed problems above.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<div class="author_info">
|
||||
Bill Niblock
|
||||
<a href="https://unlicense.org/"
|
||||
aria-label="Code dedicated to the public domain under Unlicense">
|
||||
<span class="fa fa-cc-pd" aria-hidden="true"
|
||||
title="Code dedicated to the public domain under Unlicense"</span>
|
||||
</a>
|
||||
<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/"
|
||||
aria-label="Published to the public domain under CC0">
|
||||
<span class="fa fa-cc-zero" aria-hidden="true"
|
||||
title="Content dedicated to the public domain under CC0"</span>
|
||||
</a>
|
||||
2025-01-09
|
||||
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|
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|
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|
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|
||||
|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
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Wine and Windows versions of these applications due to a complication of modding
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case-sensitive. For modding, this means if you extract an archive with a
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Linux you’ll end up with two directories: <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Data/Meshes</code> <em>and</em> <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Data/meshes</code>.
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There are solutions to this problem on Linux, namely using an EXT-4 filesystem.
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I don’t feel like reformatting my disks, and so I’ll let Wine handle it. It may
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mean a slight performance hit, but it’s Oblivion - there are <strong>always</strong>
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performance hits. If there aren’t performance hits, then you haven’t modded the
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the game. No more terminal aliases! I’m also using the <a href="https://www.gog.com/en/game/elder_scrolls_iv_oblivion_game_of_the_year_edition_deluxe_the">GOG version of
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files, and verify things work as expected. Before the next steps, there is a
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previous to 9.</p>
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<p>Lutris can also install from downloaded GOG installers, without having to link
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accounts. Make sure to download all the parts (for Oblivion, there are 3: a
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game, and select “Install a Windows game from an executable.” Name the game as
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you wish, and add identifier
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<code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">the-elder-scrolls-iv-oblivion-game-of-the-year-edition-deluxe</code> for the GOG
|
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version. It’ll pull down nice looking images. On the next screen, click the
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<code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Install</code> button next to “Setup file”, choose your desired directory, and then
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select the EXE downloaded from the three files above. Lutris will create the
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Wine prefix, and load the GOG Installer. Make note of the directory you chose
|
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above for installation (default will be in the Lutris game library directory,
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<code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Lutris Hamburger Menu</code> -> <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Preferences</code> -> <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Storage</code> -> <em>Game Library</em>), and
|
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substitute it accordingly below.</p>
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<p>Assuming everything is setup and running, the last step here is to note where
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Lutris installed the game. The path to the directory will differ, but the
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directory structure should be similar to the below. The Lutris “Directory”
|
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(Right-Click -> Configure) value will bring you to the Wine directory (with
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<code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">drive_c</code>), and from there will be the <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">GOG Games</code> directory (or possibly
|
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renamed; this can be changed during the GOG install process), and then the
|
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<code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Oblivion</code> directory.</p>
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<div class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge"><div class="highlight"><pre class="highlight"><code>Lutris
|
||||
|-> gog
|
||||
|-> the-elder-scrolls-iv-oblivion-game-of-the-year-edition-deluxe
|
||||
|-> drive_c
|
||||
|-> GOG Games
|
||||
|-> Oblivion
|
||||
|- Data
|
||||
|- Oblivion.exe
|
||||
|- ...
|
||||
</code></pre></div></div>
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<h3 id="xobse">xOBSE</h3>
|
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<ul>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://github.com/llde/xOBSE">Project Link</a></li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/37952">Nexus Links</a></li>
|
||||
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|
||||
|
||||
<p>The Oblivion Script Extender is required for many mods, and should be considered
|
||||
essential for anything beyond a strict vanilla playthrough. Download the latest
|
||||
version, and extract it to the <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Oblivion</code> directory. When you launch Wrye Bash
|
||||
(covered next), in the lower-left corner, on the icon bar, should be a green
|
||||
checkbox. Hovering over it will notify you that OBSE is enabled. Clicking that
|
||||
box will toggle OBSE. Generally, make sure it is enabled (checked).</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>At this point, before any other tools, when you double-click/Play Oblivion, it
|
||||
will launch the purely vanilla Oblivion that was installed above. To use OBSE,
|
||||
right-click Oblivion in Lutris, choose <em>Configure</em>, and on the “Game Options”
|
||||
tab, change the <em>Executable</em> by clicking the button with three dots (labeled
|
||||
“Select a file”) to <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">obse_loader.exe</code>. Save the changes, and re-launch.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<h2 id="pre-setup-tools">Pre-Setup: Tools</h2>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>Before setting up the modding tools, it is required to run Oblivion once. This
|
||||
will generate the INI file.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>I also recommend adding the Wrye Bash <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">bash.ini</code> file detailed below before
|
||||
running Wrye Bash for the first time. By declaring where the executable for
|
||||
Oblivion is, Wrye Bash won’t try to automatically find it, which can cause some
|
||||
troubles or confusion.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<h2 id="setup-tools">Setup: Tools</h2>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>I’ll be using the following tools. When possible, download the stand-alone
|
||||
version of the tool. To make things easy, I use the <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">GOG Games</code> directory for
|
||||
all the tools.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<div class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge"><div class="highlight"><pre class="highlight"><code>drive_c
|
||||
|-> GOG Games
|
||||
|- BethINI
|
||||
|- LOOT
|
||||
|- Mods
|
||||
|- Mopy
|
||||
|- Oblivion
|
||||
|- TES4Edit
|
||||
</code></pre></div></div>
|
||||
|
||||
<h3 id="wrye-bash">Wrye Bash</h3>
|
||||
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://github.com/wrye-bash/wrye-bash">Project Link</a></li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://wrye-bash.github.io/">Homepage</a></li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/22368">Nexus Link</a></li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>Mod manager, and <strong>everything else</strong> launcher in this setup. One of the most
|
||||
exciting results of this setup is handling almost all modding management through
|
||||
the Wrye Bash UI. From the Project Link, download the stand-alone executable
|
||||
from the releases. I extract it to the <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">GOG Games</code> directory, which will create
|
||||
a <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Mopy</code> directory. Within that will be the executable, <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Wrye Bash.exe</code>. Next,
|
||||
in the <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Mopy</code> directory, copy the <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">bash_default.ini</code> file to <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">bash.ini</code>. Make
|
||||
the following changes (or replace <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">bash.ini</code> with this information):</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<div class="language-ini highlighter-rouge"><div class="highlight"><pre class="highlight"><code><span class="nn">[General]</span>
|
||||
<span class="c">; -- Path to mod directory.
|
||||
; These are relative to the Oblivion directory.
|
||||
</span><span class="py">sOblivionMods</span><span class="p">=</span><span class="s">..</span><span class="se">\M</span><span class="s">ods</span>
|
||||
<span class="py">sBashModData</span><span class="p">=</span><span class="s">..</span><span class="se">\M</span><span class="s">ods</span><span class="se">\B</span><span class="s">ash Mod Data</span>
|
||||
<span class="py">sInstallersData</span><span class="p">=</span><span class="s">..</span><span class="se">\M</span><span class="s">ods</span><span class="se">\B</span><span class="s">ash Installers</span><span class="se">\B</span><span class="s">ash</span>
|
||||
|
||||
<span class="c">; -- Path to the Oblivion directory.
|
||||
; "C:" here is drive_c on our filesystem.
|
||||
</span><span class="py">sOblivionPath</span><span class="p">=</span><span class="s">C:</span><span class="se">\G</span><span class="s">OG Games</span><span class="se">\O</span><span class="s">blivion</span>
|
||||
|
||||
<span class="c">; -- User directory stuff.
|
||||
; "C:" here is drive_c on our filesystem.
|
||||
; Make sure to replace YOUR-USERNAME with your username
|
||||
</span><span class="py">sUserPath</span><span class="p">=</span><span class="s">C:</span><span class="se">\u</span><span class="s">sers</span><span class="se">\Y</span><span class="s">OUR-USERNAME</span>
|
||||
<span class="py">sPersonalPath</span><span class="p">=</span><span class="s">C:</span><span class="se">\u</span><span class="s">sers</span><span class="se">\Y</span><span class="s">OUR-USERNAME</span><span class="se">\D</span><span class="s">ocuments</span>
|
||||
<span class="py">sLocalAppDataPath</span><span class="p">=</span><span class="s">C:</span><span class="se">\u</span><span class="s">sers</span><span class="se">\Y</span><span class="s">OUR-USERNAME</span><span class="se">\A</span><span class="s">ppData</span><span class="se">\L</span><span class="s">ocal</span>
|
||||
|
||||
<span class="nn">[Tool Options]</span>
|
||||
<span class="c">; -- TES4Edit
|
||||
; Path is relative to the Oblivion directory.
|
||||
</span><span class="py">sTes4EditPath</span><span class="p">=</span><span class="s">..</span><span class="se">\T</span><span class="s">ES4Edit</span><span class="se">\T</span><span class="s">ES4Edit.exe</span>
|
||||
|
||||
<span class="c">; -- TES4LODGen
|
||||
; Path is relative to the Oblivion directory.
|
||||
</span><span class="py">sTes4LodGenPath</span><span class="p">=</span><span class="s">..</span><span class="se">\T</span><span class="s">ES4LodGen</span><span class="se">\T</span><span class="s">es4LODGen.exe</span>
|
||||
|
||||
<span class="c">; -- LOOT
|
||||
; Path is relative to the Oblivion directory.
|
||||
</span><span class="py">sLOOT</span><span class="p">=</span><span class="s">..</span><span class="se">\L</span><span class="s">OOT</span><span class="se">\L</span><span class="s">OOT.exe</span>
|
||||
</code></pre></div></div>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>In this configuration, the relative paths are relative to the <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Oblivion</code>
|
||||
directory (where the game executable is). For all remaining tool setup, modify
|
||||
the paths in this configuration to match the paths for the tool executable (or,
|
||||
rename the tool directories, which is what I prefer).</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>This is where the magic happens: within Lutris, right-click Oblivion and choose
|
||||
<em>Configure</em>. On the “Game Options” tab, change the <em>Executable</em> by clicking the
|
||||
button with three dots (labeled “Select a file”), and choose the <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Wrye Bash.exe</code>
|
||||
executable in the <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Mopy</code> directory. Save the configuration, and
|
||||
double-click/Play Oblivion. This time, Wrye Bash will start up (<strong>Remember:</strong>
|
||||
This will not work on versions of Wine older than 9!).</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>At this point, when you want to play Oblivion, you will open Lutris, and launch
|
||||
“Oblivion.” This will launch Wrye Bash. You can then click the Oblivion icon in
|
||||
the lower-left icon bar to launch the game. As additional tools are configured,
|
||||
they will appear in the lower-left icon bar (everything except BethINI). To use
|
||||
the tool, you’ll run it from Wrye Bash.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<h3 id="loot">LOOT</h3>
|
||||
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://github.com/loot/loot">Project Link</a></li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://loot.github.io/">Homepage</a></li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>LOOT handles mod load order. Another application with a native Linux version. I
|
||||
had previous run into some bugs, but everything looks to work as expected now.
|
||||
Despite that, I still download and use the stand-alone Windows version (the
|
||||
archive from the releases, not the EXE). I extract it to my <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">GOG Games</code>
|
||||
directory, and rename the directory (or edit the <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">bash.ini</code> file) so the
|
||||
executable is where my Wrye Bash configuration expects it.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>If setup properly, when you run Wrye Bash, in the lower-left corner will be a
|
||||
bar full of icons, one of which will be a little treasure chest. Clicking it
|
||||
will launch LOOT. From there, sort the order, and then close LOOT. Wrye Bash
|
||||
will refresh, and you can continue on. LOOT will also notify you of any “dirty”
|
||||
mods, which can be cleaned using TES4Edit (see below).</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<h3 id="tes4edit">TES4Edit</h3>
|
||||
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://github.com/TES5Edit/TES5Edit">Project Link</a></li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://tes5edit.github.io/">Homepage</a></li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/11536">Nexus Link</a></li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>I’m still not a mod creator, so my uses of TES4Edit are limited to “quick
|
||||
cleaning.” From the project page or Nexus, download the latest version, and
|
||||
extract the archive to the <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">GOG Games</code> directory. Rename the directory or edit
|
||||
the <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">bash.ini</code> file so Wrye Bash can find it; restart Wrye Bash to verify. Wrye
|
||||
Bash doesn’t include a dedicated short-cut for the “Quick Auto Clean” option,
|
||||
instead you have to right-click on the TES4Edit short-cut (or the TES4LodGen
|
||||
short-cut), and choose “Quick Auto Clean”. Choose the mod to clean from the
|
||||
list, click OK, and let the program do its work.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<h3 id="tes4lodgen">TES4LODGen</h3>
|
||||
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://github.com/TES5Edit/xLODGen">Project Link</a></li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://tes5edit.github.io/docs/16-xLODGen.html">Homepage</a></li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/15781?tab=description">Nexus Link</a></li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>This will generate LOD files ahead of time, allowing for more distant objects to
|
||||
be shown as you adventure around Cyrodiil. Download the archive, and extract it
|
||||
to where Wrye Bash expects it, either changing the directory name or updating
|
||||
the <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">bash.ini</code> file accordingly. After mod installation is complete, click the
|
||||
icon from the icon bar to generate the LOD files.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<h3 id="bethini">BethINI</h3>
|
||||
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/46440">Nexus Link</a></li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
|
||||
<p><code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">BethINI</code> helps manage the “oblivion.ini” file, providing sane options and a
|
||||
wizard for configuration. This is the only tool that is not run from Wrye Bash.
|
||||
However, it’s still pretty easy to work with. Download the stand-alone archive,
|
||||
extract it to the <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">GOG Games</code> directory.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>To run the tool, in Lutris single-click on Oblivion. A bar should appear with
|
||||
some additional details about Oblivion, including some buttons: one will say
|
||||
“Play”, and one will look like a wine glass; each will have a small button with
|
||||
an up-facing arrow. Click the arrow button next to the wine glass button, and
|
||||
select “Run EXE inside Wine prefix.” Navigate into <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">drive_c</code>, then <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">GOG Games</code>,
|
||||
and into the directory you just set up for BethINI, and select <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">BethINI.exe</code>.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>Wrye Bash does allow for custom application short-cuts, but it requires creating
|
||||
a Windows shortcut <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">.lnk</code> file, and I cannot figure out an easier way to do
|
||||
that than to just run it from Lutris.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<h2 id="post-setup-tools">Post-Setup: Tools</h2>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>Verify each tool runs as expected. Conveniently, all the Bethesda DLCs are
|
||||
“dirty,” so LOOT will notify you, and then you can clean them. Run BethINI,
|
||||
generate LOD files, and run the game from Wrye Bash. Praise Todd.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<h2 id="mods">Mods</h2>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>Wrye Bash on Windows can install mods from an archive, but with this setup that
|
||||
functionality is unreliable. Instead, I extract the mod archives manually before
|
||||
installing them with Wrye Bash. For each mod that I want to use, I’ll create a
|
||||
directory in the <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Mods -> Bash Installers</code> directory, and extract the mod
|
||||
archive into that directory. Then, within Wrye Bash, on the “Installers” tab, I
|
||||
can install mods as expected.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>For actually using Wrye Bash, I recommend <a href="https://www.shrine-of-kynareth.de/wrye-bash-for-beginners-part-1-installation-and-installers-tab">laulajatar’s
|
||||
guide</a>.
|
||||
Obviously, you can skip the installation steps for both Wrye Bash and OBSE.
|
||||
There is also the <a href="https://wrye-bash.github.io/docs/Wrye%20Bash%20General%20Readme.html">Wrye Bash
|
||||
Manual</a>.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<h2 id="lutris-setup-problems">Lutris Setup: Problems</h2>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>The significant problem with this setup is no way to alt-tab away from the game.
|
||||
To make things even more inconvenient, playing in a windowed mode also doesn’t
|
||||
work, and shows only a black screen with audio. I haven’t done an exhaustive
|
||||
trial of options and mods yet to try and fix this, because it isn’t a major
|
||||
problem to me.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>The second inconvenience is as I mentioned above, with Wrye Bash not installing
|
||||
mods directly from archives. Again, not a major problem to me.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>I suspect that both of the problems can be resolved with some Wine tweaks.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<h2 id="lutris-setup-benefits">Lutris Setup: Benefits</h2>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>What this setup gets right is ease of use, and ease of replication. All tools
|
||||
(except BethINI, for now) and the game are run from Wrye Bash. No juggling
|
||||
multiple application entries, aliases, or special setups. Plus, all tools, mods,
|
||||
and the game itself are all within the Lutris directory, making multiple setups
|
||||
a breeze: just copy the directory. In Lutris, you can then duplicate the entry
|
||||
(Right-Click -> Duplicate), and edit the executable (Right-Click -> Configure ->
|
||||
“Game options” tab -> <em>Executable</em>) to point to the new directory.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<h2 id="lutris-setup-next-steps">Lutris Setup: Next-Steps</h2>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>The most useful next step would be automating this process, by building a Lutris
|
||||
install script. Also, resolving the alt-tab and windowed problems above.</p>]]></content><author><name>Bill Niblock</name></author><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Oblivion on Linux: Lutris Edition]]></summary></entry><entry><title type="html">Life in Progress: January, 2025</title><link href="https://www.theinternetvagabond.com/2025/01/03/life-update.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Life in Progress: January, 2025" /><published>2025-01-03T00:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2025-01-03T00:00:00-06:00</updated><id>https://www.theinternetvagabond.com/2025/01/03/life-update</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://www.theinternetvagabond.com/2025/01/03/life-update.html"><![CDATA[<h1 id="life-in-progress-january-2025">Life in Progress: January, 2025</h1>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>My <a href="/now">now page</a> is growing too verbose. Instead, I’ll leave that page as a
|
||||
summary of what this/these page(s) will explore. I’ll start with a retrospective
|
||||
|
|
@ -1170,306 +1477,4 @@ into the empty, cold fireplace. For a few weeks I tended to him, making sure he
|
|||
at least ate. And I kept up the place, cleaning as best I could. But after a
|
||||
while, I started worrying about my family, and so I hired a local farm boy to
|
||||
take care of Maell’ezharon while I was gone (feed him twice a day, make sure he
|
||||
uses the loo, and don’t let him hurt himself).</p>]]></content><author><name>Bill Niblock</name></author><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Gnomes are interesting. I can’t help but play them as small frantic stressballs. Like hobbits from Lord of the Rings, dialed up to 11, minus the extra breakfasts, and plus ceaseless banter. Gnomes are fun. This write up was for a character for the same campaign as Halvar, when he had to step away for a bit.]]></summary></entry><entry><title type="html">Pathfinder Characters: Eldritch Knight</title><link href="https://www.theinternetvagabond.com/2020/09/27/pathfinder-eldritch-knight.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Pathfinder Characters: Eldritch Knight" /><published>2020-09-27T00:00:00-05:00</published><updated>2020-09-27T00:00:00-05:00</updated><id>https://www.theinternetvagabond.com/2020/09/27/pathfinder-eldritch-knight</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://www.theinternetvagabond.com/2020/09/27/pathfinder-eldritch-knight.html"><![CDATA[<h1 id="building-my-eldritch-knight">Building My Eldritch Knight</h1>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>Pathfinder has been the tabletop game of choice for my longest-running group.
|
||||
One of my favorite activities is creating characters. I love theory crafting,
|
||||
pouring through source material, and setting limits. My favorite archetype of
|
||||
characters are those that take the combat focus of a warrior and supplement it
|
||||
with magic. The druid, which I <a href="/2020/09/06/pathfinder-druid.html">already touched
|
||||
on</a>, is a class that
|
||||
has this built in. This blending of magic and metal is often called a
|
||||
<a href="https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/gish">Gish</a>.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<h2 id="concept">Concept</h2>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>All of my characters come from a concept. This concept is heavily mechanics
|
||||
focused, and heavily opinionated: I want a “proper” eldricth knight. To me, a
|
||||
proper eldritch knight doesn’t use any gimmicks or tricks to get into the
|
||||
prestige class sooner, doesn’t rely too heavily on especially unique or strange
|
||||
equipment, and sticks to a limited set of rule books.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<h2 id="build">Build</h2>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>For this build, I’ll be limiting myself the these rule books:</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li>Core Rulebook</li>
|
||||
<li>the Ultimate books (Combat, Magic, Intrigue, Wilderness, and Equipment)</li>
|
||||
<li>the Advanced books (Player’s Guide, Race, and Class)</li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>Eldritch Knight needs a martial class, and an arcane class. While there are
|
||||
plenty of options, I wanted to start with the most basic options:</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<div class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge"><div class="highlight"><pre class="highlight"><code>Fighter 1 / Wizard (Enchantment) 5 / Eldritch Knight X
|
||||
</code></pre></div></div>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>Wizards have the option of taking a school, and it makes a lot of sense for
|
||||
a melee combatant to focus on buffing itself. Thus, I went for a Transmutation
|
||||
school, and specifically for the Enchantment school. For opposed schools, I
|
||||
opted for Evocation and Necromancy. I lose out on some nice spells, certainly,
|
||||
but considering our focus, we wouldn’t be using many blasting spells. Not to
|
||||
mention, our spell penetration will be relatively weak by comparison to more
|
||||
spell-focused builds. Obviously, open to alternatives, but I would advise
|
||||
against choosing Illusion, since it has some of the better non-transmutation
|
||||
buffs in the game.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>Wizards also have to choose an arcane bond, which is either a familiar or an
|
||||
item. Familiars are incredibly useful, but for this build I really liked the
|
||||
idea of having my arcane bond be my weapon. This can be <strong>very dangerous!</strong> If
|
||||
your bonded item is taken from you, or destroyed, you will have a <em>very
|
||||
difficult time</em> casting spells.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<h2 id="traits">Traits</h2>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>In our Pathfinder group, we don’t <em>really</em> use traits, but I use traits.
|
||||
Specifically, I always use 1 trait when it is applicable, because I believe
|
||||
without this trait, any Gish build that relies on multiple classes is severely
|
||||
penalized: Magical Knack. This trait will allow me to up my caster level for
|
||||
Wizard by up to +2, up to my maximum hit dice. This doesn’t give me more spells
|
||||
per day, but it does affect spell details such as duration, or saving throw DC,
|
||||
that rely on caster level. Conveniently, for this build, we have exactly two
|
||||
levels that do not give a bonus to wizard caster level: the 1 level of fighter
|
||||
we take, and the first level of eldritch knight.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>If two traits are allowed, solid choices are <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Reactionary</code> for a bonus to
|
||||
initiative; <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Deft Dodger</code> for an improved reflex save; <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Eyes and Ears of the
|
||||
City</code> for a bonus on perception and to add it as a class skill; or <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Armor
|
||||
Expert</code> to reduce all armor check penalties by 1.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<div class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge"><div class="highlight"><pre class="highlight"><code>Magical Knack (Wizard)
|
||||
</code></pre></div></div>
|
||||
|
||||
<h2 id="race">Race</h2>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>Human. Elf as a very close second. The bonus for spell penetration, the bonus to
|
||||
perception and spellcraft skills, and the ability score modifiers are all solid.
|
||||
But, this build won’t need to worry about puncturing spell resistance, and
|
||||
because we’re a melee combatant, we need all the constitution we can get. Human
|
||||
provides a bonus +1 skill point per level, a bonus feat, and a floating +2
|
||||
ability score increase, which we can use for our strength or intelligence.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<h2 id="skills">Skills</h2>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>None of the three classes in this build provide a significant number of skills;
|
||||
all three give 2 + INT per level. However, being a wizard, we <em>do</em> have a nice
|
||||
intelligence score, and as a human we get an additional +1. At a minimum, we’ll
|
||||
probably get 5 skill points per level. There are no skill requirements to get
|
||||
into eldritch knight, so we can focus on the “important” skills:</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<div class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge"><div class="highlight"><pre class="highlight"><code>Knowledge (Arcana)
|
||||
Knowledge (Dungeoneering)
|
||||
Knowledge (Nature)
|
||||
Knowledge (Planes)
|
||||
Knowledge (Religion)
|
||||
Perception
|
||||
Sense Motive
|
||||
Spellcraft
|
||||
Survival
|
||||
</code></pre></div></div>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>I also like to drop a single point in <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Climb</code>, <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Swim</code>, <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Ride</code>, and <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Fly</code>, if I
|
||||
can afford to. Getting the trained bonus, combined with our generally good
|
||||
strength and dexterity, means we can accomplish the basics. As a wizard, we can
|
||||
further supplement these with spells. Unfortunately, we do not get perception as
|
||||
a class skill, and so using a trait for that would make sense.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<h2 id="feats">Feats</h2>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>It is very easy to get lost in feats. Like most aspects of Pathfinder, there are
|
||||
an excess of options. To narrow down my focus, I tried to consider what the
|
||||
character’s options were: warrior focused on melee combat; wizard focused on
|
||||
buffing and crowd control. Being in melee means I’ll be wearing armor, and that
|
||||
brings the <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Arcane Armor Training</code> feats into relevance. There’s also the
|
||||
<code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Arcane Strike</code> feat, which is perfect for arcane gish builds. Initiative is the
|
||||
king of combat, and as a wizard I’ll want to try going first as often as
|
||||
possible. I also don’t have the most hit points, due to those 5 levels of
|
||||
wizard. <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Improved Initiative</code> and <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Toughness</code> make sense. Considering the
|
||||
possibility of being in combat when buffing, <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Combat Casting</code> makes sense. I’ll
|
||||
probably focus on a specific weapon, so <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Weapon Focus</code> makes sense, and as a
|
||||
fighter/eldritch knight, those levels will stack for feat requirements. That
|
||||
means, <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Weapon Specialization</code> is a possibility in the future.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>While I’m sure there are some crazy feats in other books, all these feats come
|
||||
from the Core Rulebook. That excites me for some reason. Thus far, the only
|
||||
non-core rulebook thing we’ve done is traits, and for this build we can live
|
||||
without those if absolutely necessary. Again, this limit isn’t necessary, but it
|
||||
was something I wanted to adhere to for this build.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>The number of feats laid out above is very quickly growing. Conveniently, I’m
|
||||
entering the game with 3: one for level 1, a bonus for human, and a bonus for
|
||||
fighter. That’s <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Improved Initiative</code>, <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Toughness</code>, and <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Weapon Focus</code>. Any
|
||||
two-handed weapon will do, though I’m partial to the good ol’ greatsword. Using
|
||||
a sword-and-board will severely restrict my casting abilities, because both
|
||||
hands will be full.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<div class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge"><div class="highlight"><pre class="highlight"><code>Improved Initiative (Level 1)
|
||||
Toughness (Human bonus feat level 1)
|
||||
Weapon Focus (Greatsword) (Fighter level 1 bonus combat feat)
|
||||
Scribe Scroll (Wizard level 1 bonus feat)
|
||||
Combat Casting (Level 3)
|
||||
Arcane Strike (Level 5)
|
||||
Craft Wonderous Items (Wizard level 5 bonus feat; debatable)
|
||||
Arcane Armor Training (Eldritch Knight bonus combat feat)
|
||||
Power Attack (Level 7)
|
||||
</code></pre></div></div>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>The wizard gets a bonus feat at level 5, which is limited to an arcane crafting
|
||||
feat, a metamagic feat, Spell Mastery, or an arcane discovery. I opted for
|
||||
<code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Craft Wonderous Items</code> because I like the options it opens up. There are some
|
||||
good metamagic options I considered though: <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Extend Spell</code> makes sense for
|
||||
buffing; <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Still Spell</code> makes sense since we’re in armor; <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Toppling Spell</code> can
|
||||
give Magic Missile and other force damage spells some crowd-control. Since
|
||||
evocation is one of my opposed schools, though, it wouldn’t work for me.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>Wizards at first level also get <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Scribe Scroll</code> as a bonus feat. Scrolls are
|
||||
great for situational spells.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<h2 id="gear">Gear</h2>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>There’s only one piece of gear that is unusual here, and it’s the armor. Kikko
|
||||
armor is from Ultimate Equipment, and specifically is a type of eastern setting
|
||||
armor. It provides a +5 armor bonus, allows for a dexterity bonus of +4, incurs
|
||||
a -3 armor check penalty, and has 20% arcane spell failure. However, it is
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primarily made of metal, and thus can be made from mithral. A mithral suit of
|
||||
kikko armor provides +5 armor bonus, allows for a dexterity bonus of 6, incurs
|
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no armor check penalty, and has a 10% arcane spell failure. Those numbers are
|
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fantastic. No armor check penalty is great for the odd <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Climb</code> or <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Swim</code> check,
|
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and for when I can <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Fly</code>. The 10% arcane spell failure chance is lowered to 0%
|
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by <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Arcane Armor Training</code>, allowing me to safely cast in armor when I so
|
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choose. If limited to the core rule book, the next best bet will be either a
|
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breastplate, or hide armor.</p>
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<p>As for the weapon, I went with a greatsword. You could go with a falchion, and
|
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“crit-fish,” but I’d rather have the raw damage. Numbered enchantment bonuses
|
||||
are good, but there is one specific enchantment I would highly suggest: called.
|
||||
A called weapon can be teleported to the wielder’s hand as a swift action.
|
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Considering our greatsword is our arcane focus, we’ll want that in our
|
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possession at all times, and this greatly increases the chances of that. Keen
|
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wouldn’t be too bad; increasing the critical threat range to 17-20. Spell
|
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storing obviously makes a lot of sense, too.</p>
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<p>I’m a spell caster, so I picked up a few <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Pearls of Power</code>, a few wands (<code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Cure
|
||||
Light Wounds</code>, <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Protection from Evil</code>, and <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Expeditious Retreat</code>), and a bunch
|
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of potions of <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Lead Blades</code>. The reason for the potions and not scrolls or a
|
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wand is to avoid <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Use Magic Device</code> checks.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>I have a collection of mundane items, including things like a bedroll, rope,
|
||||
sewing needles, chalk, and a handful of alchemical items, that I like to carry
|
||||
in a <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Handy Haversack</code>.</p>
|
||||
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||||
<p>Beyond all this, I went with the remainder of the “Big 6”: a <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Cloak of
|
||||
Resistance</code>, a <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Ring of Protection</code>, a <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Headband of Intellect</code>, and a <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Belt of
|
||||
Strength</code>.</p>
|
||||
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||||
<p>With any left over funds, investing in additional spells known, scrolls, copies
|
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of your spellbook, and cheaper wonderous items is always nice.</p>
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<h2 id="spells">Spells</h2>
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||||
<p>I’m a wizard (Harry), with the most versatile spell list in the game, and a book
|
||||
(or books) that can get them all! Aside from the opposed school (but even then,
|
||||
there are some worth getting, such as <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">False Life</code>), I went for every spell that
|
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I even remotely thought I would use. On my sheet, that’s 62 spells across levels
|
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1 to 3. I won’t mark them all here, but there are some which I wouldn’t want to
|
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be without.</p>
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<div class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge"><div class="highlight"><pre class="highlight"><code>Level 1
|
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- Comprehend Languages (also a great scroll)
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- Enlarge Person
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- Magic Missile (despite being opposed, a solid fall-back)
|
||||
- Mount
|
||||
- Protection from Alignment (generally, evil and chaos make the most sense)
|
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- Shield
|
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- Vanish
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Level 2
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- False Life
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- Glitterdust
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- Invisibility
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- Mirror Image
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- Resist Energy
|
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- Rope Trick
|
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Level 3
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- Ablative Barrier
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- Fly
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- Haste
|
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- Phantom Steed
|
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- Sleet Storm
|
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- Versatile Weapon
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</code></pre></div></div>
|
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|
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<p>At character level 9, we get access to 4th level wizard spells. Some spells on
|
||||
my wishlist include great crowd-control like <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Acid Pit</code> and <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Black Tentacles</code>;
|
||||
self-buffs like <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Stoneskin</code> and <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Greater Invisibility</code>; and utility like
|
||||
<code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Dimension Door</code>, <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Stone Shape</code>, and even <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Wall of Fire</code> or <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Wall of Ice</code>,
|
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despite them being from an opposed school.</p>
|
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|
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<p>Also, as a wizard I got <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Scribe Scroll</code> at first level. Many spells in my
|
||||
spellbook are almost only there so I can make scrolls of them. Examples include
|
||||
<code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Identify</code>, the various ability enhancements (<code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Cats Grace</code>, etc..), and so on.</p>
|
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|
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<h2 id="gameplay">Gameplay</h2>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>I’ve actually played this build 3 times. The first time, as the human shown
|
||||
here. The second time, as this build but with the zombie lord template added.
|
||||
And a third time, but with the skeleton champion template added. Needless to
|
||||
say, those templates make this build <em>incredibly powerful</em>. However, I made some
|
||||
poor play decisions, thinking I was a bit more resistant that I actually was,
|
||||
and so all of these characters died rather unfortunate and avoidable deaths.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>What I’ve learned through all three characters is to be patient! This build is
|
||||
very capable, with many options. It can wade into combat and deal some
|
||||
significant damage, even before buffs. Out of combat, it has the flexibility
|
||||
that a well-filled spell book can provide, and a good coverage of knowledge
|
||||
skills.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>When engaging in combat, I always try to make sure I have the following
|
||||
self-buffs up, or ready to be up:</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li><code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Protection from Alignment</code></li>
|
||||
<li><code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Shield</code></li>
|
||||
<li><code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Resist Energy</code></li>
|
||||
<li><code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Mirror Image</code></li>
|
||||
<li><code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Ablative Barrier</code></li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>For damage, there’s a ranger spell called <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Lead Blades</code> which is so good it
|
||||
should almost be considered essential. <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Versatile Weapon</code> can help with damage
|
||||
resistance which is overcome with special materials.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>As for party buffs, few options beat <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Haste</code>.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>For crowd-control, I’ll tend towards a <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Glitterdust</code>, <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Pyrotechnics</code>, or <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Sleet
|
||||
Storm</code>.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>In combat, get buffed to a point you feel capable. This may take 2 or 3 rounds.
|
||||
That’s OK! You’re the second line. Use your swift action for <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Arcane Armor
|
||||
Training</code>, buff yourself, move in. Do that again, maybe moving in for a flank.
|
||||
Third round, swift action for <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Arcane Strike</code>, and unload with a <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Power Attack</code>
|
||||
greatsword swing! If you’ve got <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Lead Blades</code> up, that’s 3d6 + 6 (<code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Power
|
||||
Attack</code>) + 2 (<code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Arcane Strike</code>) + 1.5x strength bonus. Not bad! Unfortunately,
|
||||
Eldritch Knights lag behind for base-attack bonus, so at level 8 (which is the
|
||||
level for all my builds) it’s only 1 attack a round. At level 9, you get two
|
||||
attacks a round. You can also fall back on a composite longbow, which you can
|
||||
also use <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Arcane Strike</code> with for 1d8 + strength bonus + 2 (<code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Arcane Strike</code>),
|
||||
which isn’t as impressive as that big sword, but can still contribute. And, if
|
||||
weapons won’t due, you’re a wizard! Keep your prepared spells flexible. <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Scribe
|
||||
Scroll</code> allows you to have certain spells available at all times. <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Craft
|
||||
Wonderous Items</code> can allow you to create plenty of gizmos and gadgets that give
|
||||
you once-per-day options. Crafting is powerful; use it!</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>I’ve always had fun with this build. I have, no joke, lost sleep just figuring
|
||||
out cool spells to add to the spell book, worthwhile scrolls, and just imagining
|
||||
scenarios. Despite the apparent short-comings, the Eldritch Knight can
|
||||
definitely hold it’s own, though it does require a ramp-up time.</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<h1 id="sources">Sources</h1>
|
||||
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://www.d20pfsrd.com/">Pathfinder SRD</a></li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/10x042PGSyqX4JqHbYFf7vDsK1NCnhBT2ck8i1eG6kpc/edit">The Muscle Wizard Guide</a></li>
|
||||
</ul>]]></content><author><name>Bill Niblock</name></author><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Building My Eldritch Knight]]></summary></entry></feed>
|
||||
uses the loo, and don’t let him hurt himself).</p>]]></content><author><name>Bill Niblock</name></author><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Gnomes are interesting. I can’t help but play them as small frantic stressballs. Like hobbits from Lord of the Rings, dialed up to 11, minus the extra breakfasts, and plus ceaseless banter. Gnomes are fun. This write up was for a character for the same campaign as Halvar, when he had to step away for a bit.]]></summary></entry></feed>
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|
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<h1><a href="/2025/01/03/life-update.html">Life in Progress: January, 2025</a></h1>
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|
||||
<h1><a href="/2022/09/27/linode_funkwhale.html">Funkwhale on Linode with Object Storage</a></h1>
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|
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|
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|
||||
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|
||||
|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
<div id="desc">Funkwhale is a cool project, building a federated music platform. I wanted to explore Funkwhale's ability to store music and associated files in object storage, and since I already use Linode for my VPS, leveraging their object storage offering makes a lot of sense.</div>
|
||||
|
||||
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|||
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|
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|
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<h1><a href="/2025/01/09/oblivion-lutris.html">Oblivion on Linux: Lutris Edition</a></h1>
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|
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|
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||||
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||||
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<h1><a href="/2024/09/24/life-in-progress-september.html">Life in Progress: September, 2024</a></h1>
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||||
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||||
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||||
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|
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|
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<h1><a href="/2015/07/09/A-Friends-Father.html">A Good Friend's Father</a></h1>
|
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|
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<div class="" id="date">2015-07-09</div>
|
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|
||||
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||||
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|
||||
|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
<div id="desc">A good friend's father died. What can I learn from this?</div>
|
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<h1><a href="/2015/01/01/Ireland-Log.html">A Log of My Travels in Ireland</a></h1>
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|
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
<div id="desc">Once upon a time, I traveled to Ireland. It was quite the experience. Me, my 3 friends Suf, Chris and Cary, Scion, shenanigans, Guiness, whiskey, and Thunderstruck.</div>
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<h1><a href="/2023/05/07/rclone-backups.html">Automatic Backups with RClone, systemd, and Backblaze</a></h1>
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<h1><a href="/2020/10/23/gnome-cleric-wizard.html">Character Write-up: Dabbledop Humblebumple</a></h1>
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