Better Family
⚪ Last updated 2009⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #23 of 25 Guilds/Factions mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Basically, this is a mod that makes The Family look much more like vampires, adds a new playable race, two new outfits and restyles one old outfit. The new Family have fangs, black clothing, pale skin, better hair and glowing red eyes. The
Better Family is a cosmetic mod for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion that transforms The Family faction into more vampire-like characters with fangs, pale skin, glowing red eyes, and black clothing. It also adds a new playable race, two new outfits, and restyles one existing outfit. With 183 endorsements and over 6,000 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated visual overhaul for vampire fans.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community support with 183 endorsements and over 6,000 downloads—clearly a mod people like.
- Gives The Family a proper vampire makeover: fangs, pale skin, glowing eyes—exactly what you'd want.
- Adds a new playable race, so you get more than just a faction reskin.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2009, so it's ancient by modding standards—might have issues with newer setups or mods.
- Cosmetic only—if you're looking for gameplay changes or new quests, this isn't it.
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter The Family or add races, so check your load order.
For Oblivion players who want The Family to actually look like vampires and enjoy having a new playable race to mess around with. If you're a lore purist or want gameplay depth, skip it—this is purely visual.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's an old mod, make sure to use a mod manager like Oblivion Mod Manager to avoid file conflicts.
- If you're using other vampire mods, load Better Family after them to ensure its visuals take priority.
- Check the mod's readme for any specific installation notes—old mods sometimes need manual tweaks.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 3 Mods
- Author
- Feltorn Von Dentai
- Version
- N/A
- Downloads
- 6,051
- Endorsements
- 183
- Category
- Guilds/Factions
- Created
- 9/1/2009
- Updated
- 9/1/2009
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