I never finished Oblivion. Is there a list of essential mods to use for it that someone can link to?
Planet Elder Scrolls
TES Nexus
thx. the only thing that sucks is as with all mods there is a proper order to install this stuff and its always annoying trying to research and figure it out.
Most of them will say if they need some kind of special load order. If they don't say, then don't worry about it. I never did and I've got a huge list of the mods going on. Mainly, be careful with the really huge, comprehensive mods that have sweeping gameplay changes, those are the ones most likely to give you trouble.
Specifically, these are some of the best ones to have:
Natural Environments
Ren's Beauty Pack
The Unofficial Patches
Oblivion Mod Manager
Landscape LOD Texture Replacement
Bananasplit Better Cities [really great mod]
Qarl's Texture Pack
Unique Landscapes
Female Eyecandy Body Replacer [underwear version if you're a prude, also need clothing and armor replacer mod for this mod]
Kvatch Rebuilt
Illumination Within
Weather - All Natural