Simple Primary Needs
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ 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
- 👍 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.
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
📊 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.
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.
💡 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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