Reset the Blood Decal Variable - fDecalLifetime
⚪ Last updated 2009⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #39 of 66 Patches mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Name: Reset the Blood Decal Variable Version: 1. 1 Category: Gameplay Effects and Changes Author: XJDHDR Description =========== Prevents the reset of fDecalLifetime if the video options menu is opened. Details ======= One of the most common tweaks done to the Oblivion.ini file is to change the value of fDecalLifetime from 10 to a higher number. This value basically tells the game how long, in seconds, to keep blood patches on the screen (ie: blood spatters that appear on the ground or weapons when an animal or character is hit). One problem with this tweak is that if you open the video options menu, the value of fDecalLifetime is changed back to 10. This mod attempts to fix that by detecting if the value of fDecalLifetime has changed back to 10 and reseting it back to 300. Requirements ========= - Oblivion Script Extender (OBSE) Recommended utilities (for mod management): - Oblivion Mod Manager (OBMM) ~~OR~~ - Wrye Bash Incompatibility =============== Automatic and Click-To-Reset version: Only adds new scripts, quests and objects. Nothing is incompatible. Known Issues or Bugs ==================== None. History ======= 1. 1, 2009/11/29 - Tweaks to Automatic version to improve performance and reduce message spam. - Redid the Click-To-Reset version because item wasn\'t appearing in player\'s inventory. 1. 0, 2009/11/19 - Initial release. Credits ======= My thanks goes to: God for creating us all. Bethesda for creating Oblivion. TESNexus.com for the a one-stop-shop resource for authors and players. The OBSE team. Without OBSE, this mod would not be possible. LHammonds for the Readme Generator this readme was based on. Tools Used ========== 7-Zip Oblivion Mod Manager Oblivion Script Extender (OBSE) TES4Gecko TES Construction Set Readme Generator Wrye Bash Licensing/Legal =============== You may do what you want with this mod. If you redistribute or combine this with another mod, I would like my name in the credits.
This small patch prevents the game from resetting the fDecalLifetime variable when the video options menu is opened. It's for players who have customized blood decal persistence and want to keep their settings intact. With 15 endorsements and 502 downloads, it's a niche utility for modded setups.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Keeps your blood decal settings exactly how you set them, no more surprise resets.
- Tiny download and install, perfect for a quick fix.
- Does exactly what it says, no bloat or extra features to mess with.
⚠️ Cons
- Only addresses one specific issue, so it's useless if you don't care about decal lifetime.
- Last updated in 2009, so it might not work with newer game versions or mods.
- Low endorsement count suggests limited community testing, so compatibility is a gamble.
This is for players who've tweaked their fDecalLifetime value and are tired of the video options menu wiping it out. It's also for modders who want to preserve their custom settings while adjusting other video options. If you never touch that variable, you don't need this.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod that changes fDecalLifetime, install this patch to keep your settings after opening the video menu.
- Check your game version and other mods for compatibility, as this patch is old and may conflict with newer setups.
- After installing, test by changing a video option and verifying your decal lifetime stays the same.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- XJDHDR
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 502
- Endorsements
- 15
- Category
- Patches
- Created
- 11/19/2009
- Updated
- 11/28/2009
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