As stated below, the crosshair is wide top-left of where it should be. This is more noticeable when using mods like DarnUI or NorthernUI. It can also affect your marksmanship in an awful way (the arrow doesn't actually go where the crosshair says it does). I have edited the texture for personal use, centering it, using GIMP. The dot looks great in-game, but being off-center makes it less pleasant to use. I have also corrected the sneak reticles and lowered them a bit. Unfortunately, there isn't a simple way of centering the sneak crosshair perfectly, as it is intended to be above center by the game (you are technically lower to the ground while sneaking). Lowering it any farther makes it partially disappear. It's tiny but noticeable. Either way, it feels like a significant improvement.
Also of note, the other dot crosshair mod is afflicted with the same problems. I am unsure if one is based on the other, but aside from the difference in the appearance of the dots, the textures are identical (exact same placement, right down to the pixel and mipmaps). I have not fixed that one, as this one seems to fit the feel of vanilla better (we all mod what we want to play, right?). In addition, I've made this one compatible with NorthernUI (I use it). I am going to release it soon, but I am going to message PuppetVaysa first and ask for their permission. Since this is not exactly like a mod patch, I would be re-releasing their textures. They don't have any specific permissions against it, but I would prefer to extend the courtesy, nonetheless. I can't tell if they're still around, but they might prefer releasing it here as an update. We'll see.
In the meantime, for those interested, you can track this file and my profile and wait to see if either one releases a new crosshair for you guys.
You can try this: Open "Oblivion\data\menus\main\hud_reticle.xml" Search "<filename> <copy src="darnui_settings" trait="_t_crosshair" /> </filename>" Change "<copy src="darnui_settings" trait="_t_crosshair" />" to "Menus\Misc\hud_reticle.dds" Then save & exit.
These are the mods I am using. There is a small amount more that have no esp ex. main menu replacer.
I have all the usual optimizing stuff, OSR and such. I am running at 640x480 with small textures and maximum view distance. Max item, object and actor view settings (which is augmented by the Combat FPS Optimizer mod). No blood decals, no water effects, no grass, no specular.
I run in windowed, setting wrye bash to run in 640x480 then using an AutoHotkey to go borderless.
I am using Enboost.
I've run all textures, minus menu and sky, through an optimizer, at least once, to maximum settings (pay attention to robes and hair... for some reason some of these just suck fps).
Its the most stable modded Oblivion I've ever seen... working with 64bit windows 7 (with an Intel g45/g43 chipset graphics) is new for me and being able to play any oblivion with maximum view distance is such a thrill, even though a smooth framerate is won through massacring detail.
Looks perfect, but I do have one suggestion if it's possible to implement. Even at close range, when you fire a bow it seems to go to the lower right of the crosshair, and I think it would be nice if it felt a bit more accurate. I'll be using it either way though, thanks!
I'm sorry, I think it is a defect of the game, I have tested in the vanilla game without any installed mods, it still go to the lower right of the crosshair.
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Or manual download and replace
Also of note, the other dot crosshair mod is afflicted with the same problems. I am unsure if one is based on the other, but aside from the difference in the appearance of the dots, the textures are identical (exact same placement, right down to the pixel and mipmaps). I have not fixed that one, as this one seems to fit the feel of vanilla better (we all mod what we want to play, right?). In addition, I've made this one compatible with NorthernUI (I use it). I am going to release it soon, but I am going to message PuppetVaysa first and ask for their permission. Since this is not exactly like a mod patch, I would be re-releasing their textures. They don't have any specific permissions against it, but I would prefer to extend the courtesy, nonetheless. I can't tell if they're still around, but they might prefer releasing it here as an update. We'll see.
In the meantime, for those interested, you can track this file and my profile and wait to see if either one releases a new crosshair for you guys.
Open "Oblivion\data\menus\main\hud_reticle.xml"
Search "<filename> <copy src="darnui_settings" trait="_t_crosshair" /> </filename>"
Change "<copy src="darnui_settings" trait="_t_crosshair" />" to "Menus\Misc\hud_reticle.dds"
Then save & exit.
<filename> "Menus\Misc\hud_reticle.dds" </filename>
and the reticle was missing but there was still item indication.
tried this
<filename> <"Menus\Misc\hud_reticle.dds" /> </filename>
and the same- reticle was missing but there was still item indication.
I'm at 640x480 resolution. Could that be a factor?
PS: also that was the first time I tried an xml file. Cheers.
<filename> Menus\Misc\hud_reticle.dds </filename>
Anyhoo, cheers. ... maybe just for curiosity's sake could you see what happens at 640x480 resolution?
I have updated a new version, I hope it works for you.
These are the mods I am using. There is a small amount more that have no esp ex. main menu replacer.
I have all the usual optimizing stuff, OSR and such. I am running at 640x480 with small textures and maximum view distance. Max item, object and actor view settings (which is augmented by the Combat FPS Optimizer mod). No blood decals, no water effects, no grass, no specular.
I run in windowed, setting wrye bash to run in 640x480 then using an AutoHotkey to go borderless.
I am using Enboost.
I've run all textures, minus menu and sky, through an optimizer, at least once, to maximum settings (pay attention to robes and hair... for some reason some of these just suck fps).
Its the most stable modded Oblivion I've ever seen... working with 64bit windows 7 (with an Intel g45/g43 chipset graphics) is new for me and being able to play any oblivion with maximum view distance is such a thrill, even though a smooth framerate is won through massacring detail.
Oblivion.esm
Oscuro's_Oblivion_Overhaul.esm
DA Run Fatigue.esm
Unofficial Oblivion Patch.esp
DLCShiveringIsles.esp
Unofficial Shivering Isles Patch.esp
DLCBattlehornCastle.esp
DLCBattlehornCastle - Unofficial Patch.esp
DLCThievesDen.esp
DLCThievesDen - Unofficial Patch.esp
DLCThievesDen - Unofficial Patch - SSSB.esp
DLCMehrunesRazor.esp
DLCMehrunesRazor - Unofficial Patch.esp
DLCVileLair.esp
DLCVileLair - Unofficial Patch.esp
DLCHorseArmor.esp
DLCHorseArmor - Unofficial Patch.esp
DLCOrrery.esp
DLCOrrery - Unofficial Patch.esp
DLCSpellTomes.esp
DLCFrostcrag.esp
DLCFrostcrag - Unofficial Patch.esp
Knights.esp
Knights - Unofficial Patch.esp
Oscuro's_Oblivion_Overhaul.esp
LoadingScreens.esp
LoadingScreensAddOn.esp
WindowLightingSystem.esp
FOV Modifier.esp
More Effective Enchantments.esp
Simple Saves.esp
DarNifiedUI Config Addon.esp
More Effective Enchantments OOO.esp
OOOShiveringIsles.esp
OOOEquipmentAddon.esp
Geomancy & Gem Dust OOO.esp
More Effective Enchantments Knights.esp
HESU PoisonSwamp.esp
HESU GreatForestGorge.esp
HESU HellLands.esp
OOOCreatureAddons.esp
The Lost Spires.esp
HESU AppleHotSprings.esp
Oscuro's_Oblivion_Overhaul - Unofficial Patch.esp
HESU SmokeTown.esp
HESU GnollMountain.esp
HESU ValenwoodMine.esp
Mages Guild Quests.esp
Better Bell Sounds.esp
Fighters Guild Quests.esp
HESU SkyrimTemple.esp
IMPChameleonSEV.esp
OOO-Rebalanced.esp
Chorrol_Dungeon.esp
GuildAdvancement.esp
GMArcheryRebalance.esp
Kyoma's Journal Mod.esp
Toggleable Quantity Prompt.esp
ATakesAll.esp
SigilStoneSelector-OOO.esp
DajMCB.esp
Alternative Start by Robert Evrae.esp
drasticMeasures.esp
DragonAion'sEssentialHorses.esp
Chorrol Well.esp
DA Sprint.esp
Basic Primary Needs.esp
DenockArrowToo.esp
1em_Vilja.esp
Dude Wheres My Horse.esp
SBsaddlebagsSneak.esp
Disable Gate Storms.esp
PTFallingStars.esp
Spell Delete And Item Remove.esp
BlessingsWKotN.esp
Imperial Blades House.esp
JungleHasMoreGroundcover.esp
Bashed Patch, 0.esp
You can test some other crosshair mod whether they work or not.