OBSE -Elys- Universal Silent Voice
⚪ 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.
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #3 of 86 Utilities mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
=================================================== Elys_USV: OBSE -Elys- Universal Silent Voice v0. 93 ===================================================
1. Description 2. Requirements 3. Installing 4. Uninstalling 5. Backup 6. Contact and Information 7. Disclaimer
=============== 1. DESCRIPTION ===============
This OBSE plugin makes Oblivion: - plays a 8 seconds duration silent voice for any missing voice file. - uses generic lips moves for 8 seconds for any missing lip synchronization file.
- If the subtitles are turned off, Elys_USV will force display subtitles for missing voice files.
- You will have up to 8 seconds to read long subtitles when there is no voice existing for an Oblivion plugin.
- Modder creating a new plugin with no voice acting, do not have to deliver lot of silent mp3 files if the final user is using Elys_USV.
================ 2. REQUIREMENTS ================
Oblivion version 1. 2. 0416 is required. Oblivion Script Extender ( http://obse.silverlock.org/ ) version 0012 or above.
============== 3. INSTALLING ==============
Copy Elys_USV.dll, Elys_USV.mp3 and Elys_USV.lip to your "<Oblivion installation folder>\DATA\OBSE\Plugins\" ( by default "C:\Program Files\Bethesda Softworks\Oblivion\Data\OBSE\Plugins\" )
You have to create the necessary subfolders if they do not exist already.
================ 4. UNINSTALLING ================
Remove Elys_USV.dll, Elys_USV.mp3 and Elys_USV.lip from your "<Oblivion installation folder>\DATA\OBSE\Plugins\" ( by default "C:\Program Files\Bethesda Softworks\Oblivion\Data\OBSE\Plugins\" )
=============== 5. BACKUP ===============
As a surviving gold rule, always backup all your save games before trying a new mod. Better safe than sorry. It applies to this mod as well.
=========================== 6. CONTACT AND INFORMATION ===========================
Elys on Bethesda Forums ( http://www.bethsoft.com/bgsforums/ )
=========================== 7. DISCLAIMER ===========================
This software is provided 'as-is', without any express or implied warranty. In no event shall the authors be held liable for any damages arising from the use of this software.
This OBSE plugin for Oblivion plays an 8-second silent voice for any missing voice file, ensuring subtitles appear even if disabled. It's a quality-of-life fix for players who want to read dialogue when voice acting is absent. With 23,847 endorsements and nearly a million downloads, it's a proven utility.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive community trust: 23,847 endorsements and nearly a million downloads.
- Simple, focused fix that solves a common annoyance in Oblivion.
- Works seamlessly with OBSE, a standard tool for modded Oblivion.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2008 — may have compatibility issues with newer OBSE versions or mods.
- Requires OBSE, so it's not for players who avoid script extenders.
- Only addresses missing voice files; doesn't improve voice quality or add new dialogue.
For Oblivion players who play with mods that add unvoiced dialogue and want to read subtitles without toggling them on manually. Also for anyone who hates missing voice lines breaking immersion. Skip if you never use mods or always play with subtitles on.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure OBSE is installed and launched via obse_loader.exe, not the default Oblivion.exe.
- If subtitles still don't appear, check that the plugin is in your Data folder and enabled in the mod manager.
- This mod only affects missing voice files; existing voiced dialogue remains unchanged.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- Elys
- Version
- 0.93
- Downloads
- 971,760
- Endorsements
- 23,847
- Category
- Utilities
- Created
- 4/15/2008
- Updated
- 7/8/2008
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