Deadlands
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.0% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #18 of 28 Landscape Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Adds LOD to Oblivion Planes among various other objects. For me ugridstoload=7 works great. I know changing it is frowned upon...but it does help with lava stream pop in in places.
Deadlands is a landscape mod for Oblivion that adds LOD to Oblivion Planes and other objects, reducing pop-in for lava streams. With 261 endorsements and 27,455 downloads, it's a niche but popular fix for players using higher ugridstoload settings. Last updated in October 2020.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-tested with 261 endorsements and over 27k downloads.
- Directly addresses a common visual annoyance—lava stream pop-in.
- Simple install: just drop files and go.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2020—may have compatibility issues with newer mods or patches.
- Requires tweaking ugridstoload, which can cause instability if not done carefully.
For Oblivion players who push ugridstoload beyond default and want to eliminate ugly LOD pop-in in the Deadlands. Skip if you play with default settings or avoid ini tweaks.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're new to ugridstoload changes, back up your Oblivion.ini before editing.
- Use a mod manager like Wrye Bash to ensure proper file placement and easy removal.
- Test in the Deadlands area to see the LOD improvements immediately.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- Mainframe
- Version
- v.b4final
- Downloads
- 27,455
- Endorsements
- 261
- Category
- Landscape Changes
- Created
- 9/23/2020
- Updated
- 10/19/2020
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