Ultrawide map border fix for DarNified UI
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #52 of 96 User Interfaces mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description
A simple fix for game map borders for playing on an ultrawide monitor (21:9) with the DarNified UI mod.
A DarnUI mod interface configuration file for ultrawide monitors is also available (optional).
Everything tested at a resolution of 3440x1440 (21:9)
Installation
I highly recommend making a backup of the “map_menu.xml” file before installation, its location: Oblivion\Data\menus\main
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[]Download files (I recommend manual installation, but you can try using a manager if you want).
[
]Extract the files to the main game folder, agree to replace the files.[]Make archive invalidation, if it necessary for your version of the game.
[]Done.
Alternative option if you don't want to replace your "map_menu.xml" file:
[]Download files manualy.
[]Extract the files to the main game folder without "map_menu.xml" file, agree to replace the files.
[]Make archive invalidation, if it necessary for your version of the game.
[]Find your "map_menu.xml" file its location:Oblivion\Data\menus\main
[*]Open it with Notepad and find the following lines (and change the numbers as written below):
<image name="map_local_map_frame_bottom">
<filename> <copy src="darnui_settings" trait="_mapborderbottom"/> </filename>
<depth> 102 </depth>
<width> 1000 </width> <--- Change this number to 1236 (for 3440x1440)
<height> 32 </height>
<x> <copy src="sibling(map_local_map_frame_top)" trait="x" /> </x>
<y> 820 </y>
</image>
<image name="map_local_map_frame_bottom2">
<filename> <copy src="darnui_settings" trait="_mapborderbottom"/> </filename>
<depth> 103 </depth>
<width> 1000 </width> <--- Change this number to 1236 (for 3440x1440)
<height> 32 </height>
<copy src="screen()" trait="width"/>
<add> 10 </add>
<sub src="sibling(map_local_map_frame_right)" trait="width" />
<sub src="me()" trait="width" />
<y> 820 </y>
A small compatibility patch that fixes map border rendering for ultrawide (21:9) monitors when using the DarNified UI mod. With 39 endorsements and 32,474 downloads, it's a niche but proven fix for a specific setup.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Does exactly what it says—fixes the map border issue for ultrawide users
- Solid download-to-endorsement ratio (32k downloads, 39 endorsements) shows it works for many
- Lightweight and focused—no bloat, just the fix
⚠️ Cons
- Only useful if you have an ultrawide monitor AND use DarNified UI—otherwise it's pointless
- Last updated in January 2024—might not work with newer game patches or DarNified UI updates
For ultrawide monitor owners who use DarNified UI and are annoyed by broken map borders. Skip if you're on a standard 16:9 display or don't use DarNified UI.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure DarNified UI is installed first, then drop the fix file into the same folder as the mod's map interface files.
- If you're using a mod manager, check if it supports loose files—otherwise, manually place the file in your Data folder.
- Test the map in-game after installing to confirm the borders align correctly with your monitor's aspect ratio.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- DrMorra
- Version
- 0.1.1
- Downloads
- 32,474
- Endorsements
- 39
- Category
- User Interfaces
- Created
- 1/18/2024
- Updated
- 1/18/2024
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