The Imperial Ecology Vanilla Flavour - BAIN
⚪ Last updated 2015⚠️ 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
- 🏆 #30 of 58 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
The Imperial Ecology Vanilla Flavour by Discovery1 (most recent addition 1 November 2014), turned into a BAIN-ready archive with an installation wizard.
This BAIN is a subset of The Imperial Ecology - All In One - BAIN.
Discovery1 said on the original mod page:
A low saturation flora texture replacer.
A much less saturated version of the Imperial Ecology with many new textures and a lot more grass including completely new snowy region flora. After observing comments from Maczopickzo and Astroboy I have made a version which is more in line with the original game textures. There is a lot less saturation and a bit more brightness about the flora, quite a few new ones and a bit of swapping about for blend reasons. I feel that out of all the versions of the ecology mods, this one is the most natural and the contrast between the higher rez landscape textures available on this section is much less noticeable. I have included a rather unique drosera plant, you will see this in blackwood (or in the image section). Dedicated to each and every one of you who walk the path to enlightenment through this wonderful game that just refuses to fade away.
13 October 2015 There is a patch available. Pherim has made a set of normal maps for the landscape ivy. Discovery1 kindly allowed for them to appear as part of this BAIN. Thanks to both of them! -- -- --> Note that you don't need the patch if you don't want Pherim's normal maps. There's a comparison AniGIF in the Nexus Image Share, here.
Installation: =============
1) Apply patch (neccessary only if you want Pherim's normal maps for landscape ivy):
- []Extract the original archive into a folder on its own. []Extract the contents of the patch archive into that folder. Say 'Yes' to overwrite when asked -- if you are not being asked, something went wrong.
- Inside the folder double-click on 'makeBAIN.bat'. In the pop-up window, choose the folder where your Wrye Bash resides, e.g. D:\Oblivion\Mopy.
Thank you =========
Discovery1 Wrye for BAIN Lojack for BAIN wizard Metallicow for BAIN wizard demo Notepad++ and 'utumno aka Udun' for the 'BAIN wizard Script Highlighter for Notepad++' Pherim for the landscape ivy normal maps
Permissions ==========
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A low saturation flora texture replacer for Oblivion, packaged as a BAIN archive with an installation wizard. It swaps out the game's plant textures for more muted, natural tones. With 508 endorsements and 39,053 downloads, it's a well-received visual overhaul for players seeking a less vibrant landscape.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 508 endorsements and 39k downloads
- Gives Oblivion's flora a more realistic, subdued look
- BAIN wizard makes installation a breeze
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2015 — may not be compatible with newer mod setups
- Only affects flora textures, not other visual elements
- Requires BAIN-compatible mod manager, which some users avoid
For Oblivion players who want a more grounded, less saturated landscape without overhauling the whole game. Perfect for those who prefer vanilla-friendly visuals with a subtle twist. Skip if you're looking for dramatic graphical changes or play on a mod manager that doesn't support BAIN.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use Wrye Bash or another BAIN-compatible mod manager to install — the wizard will guide you through options.
- Check the mod's compatibility with other flora overhauls you might have; load order matters in Oblivion.
- If you're not using a BAIN manager, you can manually extract the files, but you'll lose the wizard's customization.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- Discovery1
- Version
- 2
- Downloads
- 39,053
- Endorsements
- 508
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 9/30/2014
- Updated
- 10/13/2015
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