Colourwheels LOD Project part02
⚪ Last updated 2012⚠️ 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
- 👍 6.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #25 of 42 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Colourwheels LOD Project part02 (Imperial City) by Colourwheel Description: ------------------------------ Yes The LOD Project continues... No description other than this drasticly improves FPS with any current VWD mods that currently exist. If anyone wishes to challenge my work, these meshes were dirrectly taken from the oblivion BSA and have been magicly touched by me to improve FPS. Part02 is the Imperial City. The Esp File Archived with this mod is optional if you are already using a mod that enables VWD meshes to show up in the imperial city. v1. 0 ------------------------------ -initial release Requirements: ------------------------------ -TES4LODGen (http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=15781) - needed to generate the distant view information. Recommended mods to use with this one... --------------------------------------------------------- -Streamline 3. 1 to enhance your FPS. -Optimised Distant Land MAX to increase your FPS in Tamriel world. -Oblivion Stutter Remover to smooth game play when FPS gets lowered instalation: ------------------------------ 1. Extract files into your Oblivion data folder (be sure to follow Files paths correctly) 2. activate ESP file 3. Run TES4LODGen 4. Play game! Conflicts & glitches: ------------------------------ -conflicts with any other VWD project meshes future work for this project ------------------------------ -not saying credits to... ------------------------------ -Bethesda Softworks -Brumbek for his Texture resorces -evenstargw for useful advice and support on this project. -Arthmoor for giving me the idea ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Please do not upload this file anywhere without permission. If you wish to use these resorces for you own project you must have permission from me 1st. Thankyou and enjoy
Colourwheels LOD Project part02 is a visual optimization mod for Oblivion that replaces LOD meshes with ones taken directly from the game's BSA files, improving FPS when used with VWD mods. With 199 endorsements and 3,240 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated performance mod, last updated in 2012.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-tested with 199 endorsements and 3,240 downloads
- Directly addresses performance issues common with VWD mods
- Uses original game assets, ensuring visual consistency
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2012, so may not be compatible with newer mods or game patches
- Only covers part 02 of the LOD project, so you'll need other parts for full coverage
For Oblivion players who use VWD mods and want better performance without sacrificing visuals. If you're a modder looking to optimize your load order, this is a solid pick. Skip if you're on a modern setup that already handles LOD well or if you want a complete overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod replaces LOD meshes, make sure to load it after any VWD mods in your load order to ensure its meshes take priority.
- If you're using a mod manager like Wrye Bash or OBMM, install this mod manually by dropping the files into your Data folder to avoid conflicts.
- Check the mod's file structure to see if it includes all necessary LOD files; if not, you may need to download other parts of the project.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- colourwheel
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 3,240
- Endorsements
- 199
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 5/28/2012
- Updated
- 5/28/2012
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