nONatees colored Shivering Isles map
⚪ Last updated 2008⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #133 of 485 Models And Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Replaces the ingame \'worldmap\' of the Shivering Isles with a colored version inspired by the color map mod for the Cyrodiil worldmap by p1p3. You can choose between a simple colored version and a version in which mania and dementia are visually divided (see preview pics for further information). Official release thread at Bethesda Game Forums: http://www.bethsoft.com/bgsforums/index.php?showtopic=746248 Version History: V1. 1: - fixed wrong file structure within the archive V1. 0: - first public release
This mod replaces the in-game world map of the Shivering Isles with a colored version, inspired by a similar mod for Cyrodiil. It offers two versions: a simple colored map and one that distinguishes between Mania and Dementia. A classic texture mod for Oblivion players seeking visual clarity.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,454 endorsements and over 115k downloads — clearly a go-to for map improvements.
- Two versions let you pick between a clean look or one that helps distinguish the two realms.
- Simple texture replacement — no scripts or complex dependencies, just drop-in and go.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2008 — may not be compatible with newer Oblivion versions or mod setups without tweaks.
- Only affects the world map — if you wanted colored local maps or UI changes, this won't cover those.
For Oblivion players who want a clearer, more colorful world map for the Shivering Isles, especially those who found the original map hard to read. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or if you prefer a lore-friendly, muted aesthetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this is a texture replacement, place the files in your Oblivion Data folder, typically under Textures\menus\map\shivering isles.
- If you use a mod manager like OBMM or Wrye Bash, you can install it as a package to easily toggle between the two versions.
- Check if you have other map mods installed — they might conflict, so load order matters if you use multiple texture overhauls.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- nONatee
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 115,995
- Endorsements
- 1,454
- Category
- Models And Textures
- Created
- 8/20/2007
- Updated
- 1/7/2008
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