Ayleid Improvement Project - ARCHIVED

⭐ ⭐ (186 endorsements) 📥 5,317 downloads 📌 v1.3 📅 4/16/2018
⚪ Last updated 2020

By FlexXGopnik · Dungeons - Vanilla

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 4/14/2020 📅 Created: 4/16/2018
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ OBSE — Oblivion Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 UOP — Unofficial Oblivion Patch Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #5 of 6 Dungeons - Vanilla mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Welcome to the Archived version of AIP!

Go to Ayleid Ruins Overhaul, that mod is an updated and more appropriate update to ayleid ruins.

https://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/50727

Oblivion has an amazing and luscious open world to explore, however the Ayleid Culture in Cyrodiil is underdeveloped in my opinion.

With some exploration into the ruins, and/or some research into Cyrodiil’s past you may be enthralled by the Ayleid culture. I had implemented into the game the ability to obtain some Ayleid Artifacts and powerful potions. Now some others have created Ayleid resources, but I am the first to attempt this style of overhaul to Cyrodiil’s Ayleid ruins. Some ruins had been greatly expanded to the point that they are compareable to morrowinds huge dungeons...some have been given puzzles to solve...

Installation & Uninstalling:

Installation:

First and foremost get oblivion’s two main expansions Shivering Isles and Knights of the Nine!

After the DLCs you must install the Better Dungeons mod.

Then install the main file (of my mod that is 1. 2 the esp is not needed)

Now install the newest update (at this point v 1. 3)

Uninstallation:

Simply remove the .esp from your Oblivion Data folder but do not touch the other files I provided as they are used by a large number of mods.

Current News:

1. 3 Ceyatatar patches,

-Garlas Av Welkynd absolute patch,

-Miscarcand Redesign (both interiour and exteriour)

- Beta,Anutwyll expanded by a few tunnels and puzzles

1. 2 Redesigned Ceyatatar,Hrotanda Vale expansion, Garlas Av Welkynd update beta

Updates:

1. 1 The things I added:

-New lighting and lighting effects around some ruins

-Redesigns of the unqiue ruins in the pctures.

1. 0 The things I added:

-New models for weapons

-Improved some item placements

-started ruins redesign as of now the first few ruins are up to new standards

-new bosses and an old friend found a new place to rest in (In memory of P. T.)

0. 76 The things I added/changed

-Some ruins got redesigned :

  • []Vindasel :Umbra has victims.

    []Unmarked cave : the 3rd hall has ayleid ruins,defeat the boss provided by better dungeons and enter Garlas av Welkynd

    Stability:

    I have done the testing I possibly can, (I also got the YouTube Channel Mythic Dwellers to do some testing and the artwork for the nexus) and everything is seemingly stable, however I am a fairly new mod developer and somethings will always slip through the cracks, so please report any problems you come across so i can fix them.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This is an archived, unsupported version of the Ayleid Improvement Project for Oblivion, which enhances Ayleid ruins. The author directs users to the more modern ARO-Ayleid Ruins Overhaul. With 186 endorsements and over 5,000 downloads, it was popular but is now outdated.

✨ Key Features

Improves Ayleid ruins in the vanilla game.
Archived and unsupported; author recommends ARO-Ayleid Ruins Overhaul.
Accumulated 186 endorsements and 5,317 downloads before being archived.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Solid track record: 186 endorsements and 5,317 downloads show it was well-received.
  • If you're on an older setup, this might still work fine for you.
  • Author points you to the successor mod, so you know where to go next.

⚠️ Cons

  • Archived and unsupported since April 2020 — no fixes or updates coming.
  • May have compatibility issues with newer mods or game versions.
  • You're better off grabbing ARO-Ayleid Ruins Overhaul instead of this old version.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Oblivion players who want to stick with the original Ayleid Improvement Project for nostalgia or compatibility with an old mod list. Skip this if you want an actively maintained overhaul — grab ARO-Ayleid Ruins Overhaul instead.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since this is archived, check the mod's comments for any known issues before installing.
  • If you're using a mod manager, install this manually to avoid conflicts with the newer ARO mod.
  • Consider using the successor mod ARO-Ayleid Ruins Overhaul for better compatibility and updates.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Oblivion Mods
Author
FlexXGopnik
Version
1.3
Downloads
5,317
Endorsements
186
Category
Dungeons - Vanilla
Created
4/16/2018
Updated
4/14/2020

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