Hunger and Thirst Survival
⚪ 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.
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #244 of 330 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Hunger and Thirst Survival v1. 0 for Oblivion (based on REAL HUNGER V1. 3 mod) New features in this first version: -Added player thirst. Player will now need to drink liquids to survive. The player can go without drinking for 10% of their endurance level (in hours), after that, thirst will increase 1 point per hour. This is the same as food. -Added thirst restoration effects to all regular drinks -Added food and drink restoration points for hunger and thirst in the script effect description for easy viewing reference -Increased gold value of all food and drinks by 10 -Added 5 critical levels for Hunger and Thirst to the pop up messages to clarify. Level 1 is least serious, and Level 5 is the most serious -Added a new drink called Purified Water. Several Publicans and Pawnbrokers around Tamriel sell this water -Added player death when deprived of food or drink for too long. Death will come soon after the critical Level 5 warning message pops up The more expensive the drinks and food are, the longer they will hold off the effects of thirst and hunger. The following drinks and their hydration units: 1 unit: Rosethorn Mead 2 Units: Beer, Meade, and Cheap Wine, Newheim\'s Special Brew 5 units: Surilie Brothers Wine, 8 units: Tamika\'s West Weald Wine 10 units: Purified Water 15 units: Surilie Brothers Vintage 415 20 units: Tamika Vintage 415 30 units: Surilie Brothers Vintage 399 35 units: Tamika Vintage 399 additional info: does not include water refilling wells and such. Perhaps in a future version, but for now players will need to buy, find, or steal all of their drinks the effects of thirst and hunger at the same time can have a critical doubling effect on player stats. Be careful! Much of this mod was based on the work of Dominic Watson, who\'s REAL HUNGER V1. 3 mod was used as a starting reference. Most of the credit for Hunger and Thirst Survival v1. 0 mod goes to him. Created by Talonhoff and Dominic Watson Original readme file from REAL HUNGER V1. 3 below: ***************************************************************************************************************************************** ====================================== ========= REAL HUNGER V1. 3 ============ Author: Dominic Watson Date: 4th May, 2006 Description: If you don\'t eat, you get hungry! ========= UDATE 1. 2 -> 1. 3 Fixed bug that enabled NPCs to eat for you. Credit to PS33 on ElderScrolls forum. ========= UDATE 1. 1 -> 1. 2 Really Fixed stat drain bug. ========= UDATE 1. 0 -> 1. 1 Fixed stat drain bug. Stats were not being refreshed after eating! They are now. ========= FEATURES Level of hunger is unlimited (0=Stuffed -> inf=somewhat hungry). So in theory, if you were a God, you wouldnt need to eat. When you view the stats menu, a message appears displaying how much food you need to be fully stuffed. * When you get hung
Hunger and Thirst Survival v1.0 by Talonhoff adds a basic need for food and drink to survive daily. With 88 endorsements and 2,881 downloads, this old mod (last updated 2009) is a simple gameplay tweak for players who want a survival challenge. It's a niche pick for retro enthusiasts.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Straightforward concept—no bloat, just makes you eat and drink.
- Decent community traction for its age (88 endorsements).
- Tiny download size, so it won't hog your drive.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2009—likely incompatible with modern game versions.
- No detailed instructions or compatibility notes from the author.
- Very basic feature set; might feel too shallow for hardcore survival fans.
For players who want a simple, no-frills survival twist on an older game version. If you're running a modern build, skip it—you'll probably run into issues. This is for retro enthusiasts or mod collectors who appreciate the early days of survival mechanics.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if your game version matches the mod's 2009 release date before installing.
- If you're using a mod manager, manually place the files to avoid conflicts.
- Test in a new save to see if the hunger/thirst system works as expected.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- Talonhoff
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 2,881
- Endorsements
- 88
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 5/9/2009
- Updated
- 5/9/2009
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