Lore Creature Expansion
⚪ Last updated 2008⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #19 of 35 Animals, Creatures, Mounts & Horses mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
LORE CREATURE EXPANSION > Mod and Resource Pack v1. 4 < Credits: Grimdeath (project head, CS construction) B3w4r3 (summon scripts) Martigen(summon script revisions) Syko Fox (writing, editing) Dwemer Spiders - Cryo_ (model / rigging), Grimdeath (texture / sounds), B3w4r3 (companion script) Frost Giant - Mdogger (model / texture), Xmarksthespot (rigging) Gargoyle - Cryonaut (model edit), Grimdeath (texture), Orix (sounds) Giant Spiders - Cryonaut (model edit / rigging), Xmarksthespot (UVmapping), Grimeath (texture), Renzeekin (Tropical Skin) Golden Saint - Cryo_ (head model), Xmarksthespot (Armor edits), Grimdeath (textures / sounds) Guar - Mdogger (model / texture), Xmarksthespot (rigging), Grimdeath (variation textures / sounds) Herne - Cryonaut (model edits), Grimdeath (textures), Orix (sounds) Hunger - Mdogger (model), Xmarksthespot (rigging), Grimdeath (textures / sounds) Morphoid - Cryonaut (model edits), Grimdeath (textures), Grimdeath (sounds) Pahmar - Cryo_ (model edits / armor textures), Grimdeath (creature textures) Werecroc - Cryonaut (model edits), Xmarksthespot (updated rigging), Grimdeath (textures), Grimenir (quest and morphing script) Update Details: v1. 4 -Added wild guars between Chedynhall and the borders to Morrowind, they are rare but do respawn. -LCE Extras: Added new Black Widow variation for giant spiders -Added Black Guar skin, Toggle varation from the CS model list option -Added new custom summons trainer, Irwaen, in the same location to prevent future conflicts. -The guar mount will now return back to the Lord\'s estate similar to Shadowmere and the fort. -Guar quest NPC has been set to essential, and AI tweaked so he appears more often -Adjusted factions that caused random creatures to fight each other, Daedra vs Creatures will fight each other. -Updated the rigging for the Werecroc model to remove shifty bones (Xmarksthespot) -Fixed Werecroc repeated cast bug, version 1. 3\'s fix was not working properly. -Updated summons scripts to resolve a few issues, slight performance increase. (Martigen) -Updated Credits to list more specifically the creators of each creature v1. 3 -Giant spider and guar quest added at the estate due north of Cheydinhall. -Guar mount added (received as a reward). Instructions below for customizing. -LCE Extras: 4 new Giant Spider variation skins -LCE Extras: Tutorial - How To Add Custom Creature -Werecroc heal bug fixed (Did not properly fix this issue, v1. 4 should resolve this issue) -Golden Saints now carry a bow standard to prevent occasionally appearing unarmed. v1. 2 -Giant spider creature added -LCE-Addon.esp silent mp3s for werecroc quest added to slow dialog. -Golden Saints now appear at level 21+ instead of 25+ -Arena bug resolved. -Red level conflicts with OOO, MMM, and Fran\'s Mod have all been resolved -The Complete Ranger\'s abandoned mine conflict resolved. -Summons\' timers now operate properly. -Updated readme to include
Lore Creature Expansion is a mod and resource pack for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion that adds new creatures to the game. It includes Dwemer Spiders and other lore-friendly additions, with contributions from multiple modders. With 870 endorsements and over 33,000 downloads, it has a dedicated following despite its age.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 870 endorsements and over 33,000 downloads
- Adds lore-friendly creatures that fit the Elder Scrolls universe
- Resource pack aspect allows other modders to use the assets
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2008, so may be incompatible with newer Oblivion versions or mods
- Requires Oblivion Script Extender (OBSE) for summon scripts, but not explicitly stated
For Oblivion players who want to expand their game with lore-friendly creatures and enjoy modding their game with new content. Also for modders looking for creature assets to use in their own projects. Skip if you prefer modern, actively updated mods.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Oblivion Mod Manager (OBMM) to install and manage this mod easily.
- Check the mod's readme file for any specific load order instructions, as it may need to be placed after other creature mods.
- If you encounter issues with summon scripts, ensure you have the latest version of OBSE installed.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- Grimdeath project leader
- Version
- v1.4
- Downloads
- 33,881
- Endorsements
- 870
- Category
- Animals, Creatures, Mounts & Horses
- Created
- 10/14/2006
- Updated
- 1/7/2008
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