UFF_RM_HGEC Eight Arachnid Races
⚪ Last updated 2008⚠️ Install Order · 4 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
- 🏆 #64 of 109 Races, Classes and Birthsigns mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Contains eight races for FF/Robert with eight arms and eyes each, savegames and companions. HGEC support is now available through a patch, but you MUST have the main download installed FIRST. Robert\'s Female Body support is in progress as of early Nov. 08. Races are: Black Widow Young Widow (immature BW coloration) Tarantula Smithid (Mexican red-kneed tarantula) Thomisid (white crab spider) Lyssomanes (green jumping spider) Audax (daring jumping spider) Metepeiran (colonial orb weaver) ALSO includes savegames (because ordinary facegen doesn\'t work with these races) and companions of each sex and race. Click the link for a slideshow of all the races: Photobucket Slideshow I\'m posting a huge description at Canadian Ice & Howndog\'s Forum, so I\'m not going to repeat it here. CI Release Thread BE SURE TO CAREFULLY READ THE README AS THIS IS INCOMPATIBLE WITH OTHER COSMETIC MODS UNLESS YOU MERGE THEM WITH TES4GECKO OR WRYE BASH.
Adds eight arachnid-themed races for Oblivion, compatible with Fantasy Figures and Robert's Males body replacers. Includes Black Widow, Young Widow, Tarantula, Smithid, and Thomisid variants, each with eight arms and eyes, plus savegames and companions. A niche cosmetic mod from 2008 with modest community support.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Unique concept—eight-armed spider races are a rare sight in Oblivion modding.
- Includes savegames and companions, so you can jump right in without extra setup.
- Still has a small but dedicated following (65 endorsements) after all these years.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2008—likely outdated and may conflict with modern Oblivion mod setups.
- Requires specific body replacers (Fantasy Figures or Robert's Males) to work properly.
- Only five races are listed in the description despite claiming eight—might be incomplete or missing details.
For Oblivion players who want a bizarre, spider-themed playthrough and don't mind old mods. If you're into body replacers and enjoy niche roleplay, this could be a fun novelty. Skip if you want polished, modern content or don't use the required body mods.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have either Fantasy Figures or Robert's Males installed before adding this mod, or the races won't appear correctly.
- Since the mod is from 2008, use a mod manager like Wrye Bash to manage load order and avoid conflicts with newer mods.
- Check the included savegames if you want to test the races quickly without creating a new character.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- SickleYield
- Version
- 2.1
- Downloads
- 3,095
- Endorsements
- 65
- Category
- Races, Classes and Birthsigns
- Created
- 7/20/2007
- Updated
- 11/6/2008
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