Trifle
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 3 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
- 👍 4.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #118 of 127 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Trifle
If you'll pardon the pun...
version 2. 3
Requires Oblivion Script Extender
Description
An omnibus OBSE plugin that is extant for the sole reason that its author is too much of a lazy bum to make separate plugins for each of its awesome additions.
Fine Print
Ugh, documentation…
All customizable settings can be found in the plugin’s INI file – which is found in the same folder as the DLL file – under self-evident names.
Features:
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[]Music playback –
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]Combat music playback has been overhauled. The playback mode can be set to one of the following:[]0 – Always disabled.
[]1 – Always enabled (vanilla).
[]2 – Die roll. At the start of combat, playback is determined by a die roll. If unsuccessful, no music is played until the player reenters combat. The playback chance can be set with the ChanceOfPlayback setting.
[]4 – Distance. The nearest combatant must be within a specific distance from the player to start playback. The threshold distance can be set with the MaximumEnemyDistance setting.
[]8 – Level. The nearest combatant’s level must be n-levels above or below the player’s to start playback. The level delta can be set with the EnemyLevelDelta setting.
[]16 – First blood. Playback doesn’t start until one of the combatants has attacked the other.
The distance, level and first blood modes can be combined with each other by adding their values. For instance, the playback mode can be set to 20 (4 + 16) to enable both the distance and first blood modes. Playback will start if any one of the combined modes gets triggered.
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[]Combat music can be allowed to continue after combat, i.e., until the active combat track’s playback has ended.
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]The playback of the last played (non-combat) track can be restored after combat music playback has ended.[]Track changing during cell transitions can be deferred until the currently playing track has ended.
[]A cool down period can be set between consecutive tracks. During cool down, music playback is completely disabled until one of the following conditions are met:
[]The player enters combat.
[]The cool down period has ended.
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[]Combat music can be allowed to continue after combat, i.e., until the active combat track’s playback has ended.
Trifle is an omnibus OBSE plugin for Oblivion, bundling multiple features into one plugin. With 736 endorsements and 15,564 downloads, it's a community favorite. Last updated in 2021, it remains a versatile tool for modders seeking convenience.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- One plugin for many features—saves load order slots and hassle
- Community-approved with 736 endorsements, so you know it's solid
- Still relevant even though it's from 2021—shows it's stable
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021—might not be compatible with the latest OBSE versions
- Requires OBSE, so if you're not using it, this is a no-go
For Oblivion modders who want a multi-purpose plugin without juggling several separate mods. Perfect if you're already using OBSE and want to streamline your setup. Skip if you prefer modular mods or don't use OBSE.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have OBSE installed and running before adding Trifle—it won't work without it.
- Check the mod's forum or comments for a list of included features, since the description is vague.
- Use a mod manager like Wrye Bash to install and manage Trifle alongside your other mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- shadeMe
- Version
- 2.3
- Downloads
- 15,564
- Endorsements
- 736
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 9/11/2013
- Updated
- 3/10/2021
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