Unique Landscapes - Ancient Yews
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #12 of 28 Landscape Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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Description
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Ancient Yews features a complete Landscape makeover, inspired by the Yew trees of England. It includes a major water feature with waterfalls and stone pathways. Adorning the hill is Arkved's Spike which is the ideal spot to survey the land. Longman's Barrow is an ancient sealed tomb that is closed due to unknown reasons at this stage.
Unique Landscapes (short: UL) is based on the vision of a diversified and beautiful Cyrodiil. Imagine a world where exploring not only means to find new enemies and treasures but to enjoy gorgeous landscapes, a world where every step could lead to a new and unique visual experience. That is the Cyrodiil UL is working on.
To achieve a goal that huge, the UL project consists of multiple single mods. Each mod modifies a part of Cyrodiil, following a single theme. Usually UL mods get developed completely independently from each other. This way each modder has a maximum of freedom to work on his or her vision, so every UL mod gets its own style and contributes to the diversification of Cyrodiil.
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Compatibility Information
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A linking patch exists to connect the waters of this mod with the creek from UL: Arrius Creek. It can be found with Arrius Creek.
Please visit the Unique Landscapes Compatibility Patches page for a list of known and patched conflicts.
All UL mods are compatible with each other. However, there is one issue arising from the limitations of the game's graphic engine: Landscape LOD may overlap for different mods.
To make the landscape look the same in the distance as it does up close, you need to download two tools. Use the Landscape LOD Generator TES4LL to create distant ground, and use TES4LODGen to create distant objects. These tools create entirely different things so there is no conflict between them, and both should be run after you have sorted your load order using BOSS. The results will be unique to your personal game, not a generic combination of only the most popular mods.
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Legal stuff/ Disclaimer
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Redistribution and modification of this mod is prohibited without explicit permission. Please don't upload it to any sites without asking me and the UL council first.
Unique Landscapes - Ancient Yews is a landscape overhaul mod for Oblivion that transforms a region into an English-inspired yew tree landscape, complete with waterfalls, stone pathways, and the Arkveds Spike landmark. With over 1,100 endorsements and 36,000 downloads, it's a well-received visual enhancement for players seeking a fresh, natural environment.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,183 endorsements and 36,173 downloads
- Brings a unique English countryside vibe to Oblivion's landscape
- Adds a new landmark (Arkveds Spike) for exploration and views
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2022 — may not be compatible with the latest Oblivion patches or mods
- Requires the original Unique Landscapes mod to work, which isn't linked here
For Oblivion players who want a scenic, nature-focused overhaul that changes the feel of the landscape. If you're into exploration and photography, this mod adds a beautiful spot to survey the area. Skip if you prefer gameplay changes or don't want to manage additional landscape mods.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the original Unique Landscapes mod installed first, as this is an add-on.
- Use a mod manager like Wrye Bash or OBMM to avoid overwriting other landscape mods.
- Check your load order to ensure this mod loads after other landscape overhauls to prevent conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- Carel de Winter
- Version
- 2.0.1
- Downloads
- 36,173
- Endorsements
- 1,183
- Category
- Landscape Changes
- Created
- 6/10/2007
- Updated
- 7/30/2022
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