Simple Primary Needs

⭐ ⭐ (403 endorsements) 📥 19,624 downloads 📌 v1.0.1 📅 3/13/2022
⚪ Last updated 2023

By PushTheWinButton · Immersion

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 8/5/2023 📅 Created: 3/13/2022
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ OBSE — Oblivion Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 UOP — Unofficial Oblivion Patch Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #51 of 69 Immersion mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Simple Primary Needs

Requirements:

xOBSE


Description

This mod adds a very simple needs system that rewards roleplaying by eating, drinking, and sleeping regularly. Unlike similar mods, this mods does not punish you for not looking after your needs, which makes it much more playable (in my opinion).

Food and Drink

Eating or drinking any item considered to be food by the game contributes to your 'food pool', based on the weight and value of the item. Once your food pool reaches a threshold, you will be considered Well Fed. Whist 'Well Fed', you will gain slow Health regeneration outside of combat, which makes eating a meal before setting off on a dungeon crawl very beneficial. Your food pool depletes over time and when it reaches zero, you will no longer be Well Fed.

Sleep

Sleeping in a bed provides a 'Well Rested' bonus that increases Fatigue by 50 points for a long period of time. Sleeping in a safe indoors location provides the bonus for 12 hours, and any other location provides it for 6 hours. This bonus is particularly useful if you are using a mod that makes Fatigue more important, like Ascension.


Installation

This mod requires xOBSE.

Standard installation procedure: add the file to your data folder and check in the game launcher or your mod manager of choice.


Uninstallation

Just uncheck the mod. Uninstalling this mod will have no permanent effects on your save game. Just make sure that you are not affected by the Well Rested bonus before you uninstall.


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Simple Primary Needs adds balanced bonuses for eating, drinking, and sleeping regularly, encouraging roleplaying without punishing neglect. With 403 endorsements and 19,624 downloads, it's a lightweight immersion mod for players who want positive incentives over survival penalties.

✨ Key Features

Adds bonuses for eating, drinking, and sleeping regularly.
Encourages roleplaying without imposing negative effects for neglect.
Simple and balanced design.
Category: Immersion.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 403 endorsements and nearly 20k downloads.
  • Positive reinforcement approach—no annoying debuffs if you skip meals.
  • Lightweight and simple, fits into any load order without hassle.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in August 2023—may need a check for compatibility with newer game patches.
🎯 Is This For You?
For roleplayers who want a gentle nudge to eat, drink, and sleep without harsh survival mechanics. Also great for players who find hardcore needs mods too punishing. Skip if you want deep survival systems or negative consequences for ignoring needs.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since it's a simple mod, just drop the files into your Data folder or use your mod manager—no complex setup.
  • Check the mod's page for any patches if you're using other needs mods to avoid conflicts.
  • If you're on a mod manager, enable it and test in-game to see the bonuses pop up.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Oblivion Mods
Author
PushTheWinButton
Version
1.0.1
Downloads
19,624
Endorsements
403
Category
Immersion
Created
3/13/2022
Updated
8/5/2023

🔗 Required By 2 Mods

These mods list this mod as a dependency.

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