Life Translated
⚪ Last updated 2008⚠️ Install Order · 3 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
- 👍 0.7% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #27 of 51 NPC mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
As promised, translated version of moDem\'s excellent NPC addon called Life: http://www.tessource.net/files/file.php?id=2376 1. 2f 15 new NPCs (more NPC adventurers stealing your precious loot in dungeons) Translated door to Imperial City, Palace (thanks guys, you can stop telling me about this now :>) Translated Abandoned Forester\'s Lodge + Basement Other minor corrections 1. 2e Almost all german NPCs have their names translated to english The Counts Arms has it\'s old name back 3 containers renamed Orc male and female surnames names fixed Feel free to contact me if you spot anything still german. I\'ll keep this updated as long as moDem updates his original work :)
Life Translated is a translated version of moDem's Life NPC addon for Oblivion, adding 15 new NPC adventurers who compete with the player for loot in dungeons. Last updated in 2008, it has 285 endorsements and nearly 40,000 downloads, indicating a solid following for a niche mod.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 285 endorsements and 39,570 downloads — clearly a lot of players enjoyed this.
- Adds a fresh twist to dungeon crawling: NPCs racing you for loot makes exploration more dynamic.
- Translation makes the mod accessible to non-German speakers, expanding its reach.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2008 — likely outdated and may have compatibility issues with modern Oblivion setups.
- Requires the original Life mod, which is hosted on a now-defunct site (Tessource), making it hard to find.
- Only adds 15 NPCs, so the novelty might wear off quickly for veteran players.
For Oblivion players who want a bit of competition in dungeons and enjoy NPC-driven world changes. If you're a completionist who hates missing loot, this might frustrate you. Skip if you prefer a calm exploration experience.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to install the original Life mod first, then overwrite with this translation.
- Since the mod is from 2008, use a mod manager like Wrye Bash to manage load order and avoid conflicts.
- Check the Oblivion modding community for updated patches or compatibility notes, as the original mod may need tweaks for newer systems.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- Unknown
- Version
- 1.2f Eng
- Downloads
- 39,570
- Endorsements
- 285
- Category
- NPC
- Created
- 4/9/2006
- Updated
- 1/7/2008
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