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Name: Improved Birthsigns Version: 1.0 Date: 4/21/2007 Category: Gameplay Effects and Changes Author(s): AydenOfAnvil Description =========== I got sick of the boring birthsign choices of Oblivion, and set out to change them to my liking. I tried to add something players from all walks of in-game life would enjoy using. Nearly all birthsig
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Name: Improved Birthsigns
Version: 1.0
Date: 4/21/2007
Category: Gameplay Effects and Changes
Author(s): AydenOfAnvil
Description
===========
I got sick of the boring birthsign choices of Oblivion, and set out to change them to my liking. I tried to add something players from all walks of in-game life would enjoy using. Nearly all birthsigns were changed and offer multiple bonuses.
Details
=======
The Apprentice - Oblivion attributes unchanged, added in Beginners Luck and Dedication skills. Beginners luck adds a useable lesser power for a Luck bonus, and Dedication (power) saps Endurance from your foe.
The Atronach - Oblivion attributes altered, magicka bonus is now 200. Added in Stoneskin, an activatable power that gives you a 15% shield for 30 seconds
The Lady - Oblivion attributes unchanged. Added the lesser power Convince which calms target by a multitude of 5 for 30 seconds and the ability Lady's Grace which adds a permanent 20 personality points.
The Lord - Oblivion attributes unchanged. Add the ability Leadership which adds a permanent 20 to speechcraft and 20 to your magicka pool.
The Lover - Oblivion attributes unchanged. Added the power Speechless to the birthsign. This power gives you a 10 second silence on top of the 10 second paralyze.
The Mage - Oblivion attributes unchanged. Added Mage's Wisdom which gives the player a new power. When activated gives the user +5 to Destruction, Conjouration, Restoration and Alteration for 20 seconds.
The Ritual - Oblivion attributes unchanged. No new additions, possible changes if interest is high.
The Serpent - Oblivion attributes unchanged. Adds the ability Nimble Movement, which gives a permanent 5 to Speed and Sneak, and the power Magicka Drain, which drains 50 magicka from your opponent
The Shadow - Oblivion attributes unchanged. Adds Nimble Movement (from the Serpent sign) and the ability to summon a ghostly figure.
The Steed - Oblivion attributes unchanged. Adds Charge! power,which gives your player a temporary 100 point speed boost.
The Thief - Oblivion attributes unchanged. Adds the Lightfooted power, which gives yourself a feather effect with a duration of 320 seconds.
The Tower - Oblivion attributes unchanged. Adds the two lesser powers Beggar's Nose (20 foot detect life) and Beacon (30 foot light).
The Warrior - Oblivion attributes unchanged. Adds the Ignore Pain power. Use this for a temporary 100 HP increase.
Install
=======
1. Extract the files to a temporary location.
2. Examine the folder structure and make corrections where necessary.
3. Copy files to (install folder)\Oblivion\Data\
4. Start Oblivion Launcher, click 'Data Files', place a checkmark beside the .esp file(s).
Uninstall
=========
1. Start Oblivion Launcher, click Data Files, uncheck the .esp file(s).
2. Delete the files/folders associated with the mod.
Incompatibility
===============
Overhaul mods:
This will alter the changes made by other mods to the Birthsigns, such as OOO. It is recommended you load this file after OOO if you want this mods effects to go through to the game.
Please report any other incompatabilitys to me, my email is further into the readme.
Known Issues or Bugs
====================
None found as of this release, if you have found one please send me an email, find the email in the Contact section of this readme.
History
=======
1.0, 2007/4/21 - Official release, fixed small error.
0.9, 2007/4/21 - Initial beta release.
Contact
=======
You can find me on the official Elder Scrolls forums as 'AydenOfAnvil'
You can find me on TESSource.net as 'AydenOfAnvil'
You can send me an email here: AydenRO AT AIM DOT com
Credits
=======
Thanks to Bethesda for creating Oblivion.
Thanks to TESSource.net for the a one-stop-shop resource for authors and players.
Thanks to lhammonds for the Readme Generator this file was based on.
Tools Used
==========
TES Construction Set - http://www.theelderscrolls.com/downloads/updates_utilities.htm
Readme Generator - http://lhammonds.game-host.org/obmm/tools_readme_generator1.asp
Licensing/Legal
===============
You can do whatever you want with this mod but all I ask in return is that
you give me credit if you distribute any part of this mod. I would also like
to know what mods are including my work.
Version: 1.0
Date: 4/21/2007
Category: Gameplay Effects and Changes
Author(s): AydenOfAnvil
Description
===========
I got sick of the boring birthsign choices of Oblivion, and set out to change them to my liking. I tried to add something players from all walks of in-game life would enjoy using. Nearly all birthsigns were changed and offer multiple bonuses.
Details
=======
The Apprentice - Oblivion attributes unchanged, added in Beginners Luck and Dedication skills. Beginners luck adds a useable lesser power for a Luck bonus, and Dedication (power) saps Endurance from your foe.
The Atronach - Oblivion attributes altered, magicka bonus is now 200. Added in Stoneskin, an activatable power that gives you a 15% shield for 30 seconds
The Lady - Oblivion attributes unchanged. Added the lesser power Convince which calms target by a multitude of 5 for 30 seconds and the ability Lady's Grace which adds a permanent 20 personality points.
The Lord - Oblivion attributes unchanged. Add the ability Leadership which adds a permanent 20 to speechcraft and 20 to your magicka pool.
The Lover - Oblivion attributes unchanged. Added the power Speechless to the birthsign. This power gives you a 10 second silence on top of the 10 second paralyze.
The Mage - Oblivion attributes unchanged. Added Mage's Wisdom which gives the player a new power. When activated gives the user +5 to Destruction, Conjouration, Restoration and Alteration for 20 seconds.
The Ritual - Oblivion attributes unchanged. No new additions, possible changes if interest is high.
The Serpent - Oblivion attributes unchanged. Adds the ability Nimble Movement, which gives a permanent 5 to Speed and Sneak, and the power Magicka Drain, which drains 50 magicka from your opponent
The Shadow - Oblivion attributes unchanged. Adds Nimble Movement (from the Serpent sign) and the ability to summon a ghostly figure.
The Steed - Oblivion attributes unchanged. Adds Charge! power,which gives your player a temporary 100 point speed boost.
The Thief - Oblivion attributes unchanged. Adds the Lightfooted power, which gives yourself a feather effect with a duration of 320 seconds.
The Tower - Oblivion attributes unchanged. Adds the two lesser powers Beggar's Nose (20 foot detect life) and Beacon (30 foot light).
The Warrior - Oblivion attributes unchanged. Adds the Ignore Pain power. Use this for a temporary 100 HP increase.
Install
=======
1. Extract the files to a temporary location.
2. Examine the folder structure and make corrections where necessary.
3. Copy files to (install folder)\Oblivion\Data\
4. Start Oblivion Launcher, click 'Data Files', place a checkmark beside the .esp file(s).
Uninstall
=========
1. Start Oblivion Launcher, click Data Files, uncheck the .esp file(s).
2. Delete the files/folders associated with the mod.
Incompatibility
===============
Overhaul mods:
This will alter the changes made by other mods to the Birthsigns, such as OOO. It is recommended you load this file after OOO if you want this mods effects to go through to the game.
Please report any other incompatabilitys to me, my email is further into the readme.
Known Issues or Bugs
====================
None found as of this release, if you have found one please send me an email, find the email in the Contact section of this readme.
History
=======
1.0, 2007/4/21 - Official release, fixed small error.
0.9, 2007/4/21 - Initial beta release.
Contact
=======
You can find me on the official Elder Scrolls forums as 'AydenOfAnvil'
You can find me on TESSource.net as 'AydenOfAnvil'
You can send me an email here: AydenRO AT AIM DOT com
Credits
=======
Thanks to Bethesda for creating Oblivion.
Thanks to TESSource.net for the a one-stop-shop resource for authors and players.
Thanks to lhammonds for the Readme Generator this file was based on.
Tools Used
==========
TES Construction Set - http://www.theelderscrolls.com/downloads/updates_utilities.htm
Readme Generator - http://lhammonds.game-host.org/obmm/tools_readme_generator1.asp
Licensing/Legal
===============
You can do whatever you want with this mod but all I ask in return is that
you give me credit if you distribute any part of this mod. I would also like
to know what mods are including my work.