Oblivion is released!  (Dances around in my dorm room.)

I install Oblivion on my laptop and begin to play the game for the first time . . .  and I'm bummed out with what they did to this game.  Hey Bethesda, what happened to the "sequel to Morrowind"???   I was expecting a RPG, not a crummy FPS!!!  Did someone not get the memo?

My Oblivion Journal website is launched!  Coming Attractions:  Ok, you might have noticed that there's not much here yet.  For now this is just sort of a preview of things to come.  Hey, give me a break!  I'm really doing the best that I can here. The problem is that I'm currently (as of April 2006) nearing the end of my second semester of my first year at college, so I won't be able to play or post much until after all my exams are over in May. I would love to be able to have more game time right now, but I need to be patient (or my GPA will take a nosedive). Plus the game needs a patch (hopefully coming soon), and I have some major issues with this game as well, that I'm trying to deal with, so you'll have to be patient for a little while longer yet. But my Oblivion Journal is in the works - I promise!  Oh, I'm also having some minor eye surgery (just being zapped by a laser) this week, so that might also slow me down just a bit.

Chapter One went online today - The story part of my Oblivion Journal has officially begun.

Waiting on a patch:  Ok, so it's been a week and I haven't added anything.  I've been working on an OB Tips page, which is more difficult than I expected.  The other thing is that I'm still waiting on a patch - hey, the game's been out for nearly a month.  Yet two official (as in pay-for) MODs have been released.  (ok, so I'm getting a bit annoyed at Bethesda's priorities.)

My last final was on Thursday, so now I'm back home for the summer.  Now I just need to catch up on my sleep for about a week.  I have started  working on my journal again, by making some minor changes to my OB Journal Intro Page, and adding the screenshot of my character.  I also completed and posted my Oblivion Tips Page, my Oblivion Graphics Tweaks Page.  The patch still hasn't been released, but I've now found and installed enough MODs and about to start playing the game again (I didn't get very far at all with the released version of the game). 

Chapter 2 online

Chapter 3 online

Chapter 4 online.

Chapter 5 online.

Chapter 6 online.

Chapter 7 online.

Chapter 8 online

updated my MODs Page - added a couple of new mods and updated several to their latest versions.

Bethesda releases Patch (link).  This patch fixes a number of Bugs in the game, some Quests fixes, and some Plugin fixes.  All these things needed fixing, but I was hoping that some of my game play issues would have also been fixed.

I finally finished Chapter 9 - This is Sooo Not Fair! Ok, so it took me way longer than the couple of days I had promised.  And I'm really sorry, but it's all the weather's fault . . . really.  It's been so nice for the past week - so I've been out doing other things, like kayaking (about 50 miles - in 4 outings), and going to a concert, and doing some hiking, and a bunch of shopping.  Hey, it actually feels like summer time, after weeks of so much wet weather here!

updated my MODs Page - added a couple of new mods and updated several to their latest versions.

Completed Chapter 11 - I Wasn't Even Looking For an Adventure!  Hey, I'm really sorry that it's taking me such a long time to complete each chapter.  I'll try to do better, but I really can't promise anything.

I finally finished Chapter 11 - An Early Morning Hike  I also updated my MODs Page

MODs Page updated again.  I'm back at college, where I'm having my most difficult semester yet.  So I haven't had much free time at all.

I finally bought a new desktop PC and have started playing Oblivion again (after months of not having enough free time).  It's sooo nice to play with all the sliders maxxed out. :)

After being away from OB for months, I've recently discovered that there are a whole bunch of great new Mods - which is great for me, but also means that it will be a while until I'll be updating my journal.

I finally updated this page and I'm nearly done updating all my Mods, so now I'm working on updating my MODs Page.

I'm nearly done testing all the new Mods that I've added.  So now I have to update my MODs Page - and am about to start a new game, because some of these mods work better with a new game. 

I'm done testing all the new Mods that I've added and have begun to update my MODs Page (I'm currently using ~ 70 Mods, so this will take me a while).  I've also recently begun a new game, and am in the process of updating my journal entries to reflect the changes from the new mods that I'm now using. 

I just updated Chapter 3 to match my new game - due to the changes from some of the MODs that I'm now using.  I also added a few new MODs on my MODs Page.

I updated Chapter 4 tonight - to reflect my MOD changes. I also added a few more MODs on my MODs Page.  

I updated Chapter 5 tonight - which is a nearly a complete rewrite. I also added a few more MODs on my MODs Page. 

I uploaded Chapter 6 tonight - which is an entirely new chapter - filling in the gap between where Chapter 5 ended and where my old Chapter 6 began.

I updated Chapter 7 this morning - which is mostly unchanged from my older version - since I was mostly able to repeat what I did in my earlier game.  I did however redo all the screen shots.  I also did some updates to my MODs Page. 

I completed my updated versions of Chapter 8 and Chapter 9 tonight. I also add one more MOD to my MODs Page.

I just updated version of Chapter 10, which is pretty much a complete rewrite.

I finally was able to update Chapter 11 to reflect my current game, which is another nearly complete rewrite.  I also added Reneer's Gold Mod and updated my links to the latest versions of Cyrodiil Transportation Network, Reneer's Guard Overhaul, and Harvest [Flora]. 

I just updated my old version of Chapter 12, which completes the rewrite of my 2006 journal.  So this entire journal is now based on the game that I began playing in late August of 2007.  I also updated some MODs on my MODs Page and added a MODs 101 (The Basics) section to my OB-Tips Page.

I updated some MODs on my MODs Page, mostly due to new versions.  I also added two new MODs: Ethereal: Eyes Universal Edition and Real Lights. Plus I updated my MOD Load Order Page.

I just completed Chapter 13.

I updated some MODs on my MODs Page, due to new released MOD versions.

I added my Oblivion Nightfall video, completed Chapter 14, and updated my MODs Page.

I just completed Chapter 15 - Exploring the Ayleid Ruins of Belda, and updated my MODs Page.

I updated a few links today and added a couple of additional download links on my MODs Page.  I'm currently working on Chapter 16 - but I'm back at my university now, so my free time is quite limited.

On Valentines Day I took a really bad fall during my morning team workout and was rushed to Newport Hospital by ambulance.  It turned out that I broke my hip and had to have surgery.  I now have 3 metal pins holding me together, and am going to be on crutches for most of this semester - so no sailing for me. :(  Since then I've been struggling to keep up with my studies, as I got a bit behind - so I've had to put this site (and my game on hold for now).  I did just manage to update my MODs Page, as a number of mods have been updated lately.  It may be a while until I can get back to working on Chapter 16.  Sorry.

Goodness, it's been a month since I've updated this site (sorry).  I'm getting really tired of my crutches, but they do enable me to get around my campus - even if everything seems 4 times as far now.  And I'm stuck on these things until at least the end of April, so my patience is really beginning to wear thin.  There's only a few more weeks left until this semester ends, which means that I'm constantly overloaded with all my school work, so I probably won't have time to play Oblivion, or to complete my next chapter.  I did manage to spend some redoing the look of of this site and my MODs Page is now totally up to date again.

I was able to test out a few new mods today. Some need more testing before I can recommend them, but See You Sleep is such a cool mod that I decided to immediately share it with you, so it is now on my MODs Page, along with some screenshots, so that you can see why I love this mod.

Quick update: I'm currently testing out a bunch of new mods, including T.I.E. (which is much smaller, and less complex, than OOO). I also just added DarkUId DarN, which I highly recommend! I also added updates to newer versions of some mods listed on my MODs Page.

OB Mods Section updated (new versions for 8 mods) and added the following mods:
Duke Patrick's Near Miss Magic and Arrows Alert The Target
Duke Patrick's Basic Script Effect Silencer
New BAB Add-ons (still testing): Armor Of Gaia, Atronach's Prize, AlienSlof's Oblivion Robe Trader, AlienSlofs Bracelets and Rings. 

I'm currently trying to get Chapter 17 written, but had to update a number of major mods first (since I hadn't had the time to play Oblivion during the past semester at my university).  Just a few more updates to install this morning, then I can get back to playing. Chapter 17 should be up in a day or two.

I just posted my update of Chapter 16 this afternoon, which was necessary to bring it up do date with the latest mod updates and additions. 

I'm working to complete Chapter 17, but it will likely be another day or so (I have to travel again tomorrow, back down to my medical center for more tests).

Also my OB Mods Section has just had some minor updates added.

Chapter 17 is finally finished. 

I recently added a few new mods to my OB Mods Section.  If you use BAB, you might want to check out BAB Adventuress Wares Shop, which adds a small village, with a shop that features BAB items AND Babarized - Kalikut’s Rare Trade Goods, adds a new shop selling armor, clothing, weapons and enchanted items.

If you are a fan of Extreme Realism (for hardcore role-playing), ABO has released a major update to his Realistic Fatigue mod.

I also found a better alternative to Illumination Within, with the Animated Window Lighting System mod.

You probably noticed that my Oblivion Journal is getting a makeover.  It was time for a change and this is what I came up with.  I hope you like the new look.  (It will be a while before all the sections are remodeled.)

I've just completed a major update to my Oblivion Mods Section. I'm currently updating all the chapters of my story - for two reasons:
1.) to incorporate the new look of my site (which was designed primarily to make my fantasy story look more like an old hand written journal.
2.) to bring the chapters up to date with my current game, and with all my current mods (as many have been updated or replaced recently.

The fantasy story portion of my Oblivion Journal is getting a rewrite to reflect my current game, with all the new/updated mods that I'm using (yes, I've started over yet again).  For those of you who are getting frustrated with yet another delay to releasing new chapters. I'm really sorry, but a large part of my Oblivion Journal is my mod list. Besides, my story is written about my actual game experience, which includes the need to start a new game.

Ok, so my rewrite is well underway, using my new site design . . . giving my fantasy story the appearance of an old hand written journal.  The only problem is that there's no easy way for me to just replace my previous chapters with the rewrites, without having some major gaps and discrepancies between the new versions and the older ones.   So this is what I've done: Only my rewritten chapters are linked in my Journal Index. But I've also provided a link at the end of the index that will take you to the 2008 version of my Journal ( all 17 chapters).

I've also added a number of new mods, including: Water Reflection Blur, AliveWatersNoFish, Zumbs Lockpicking Mod, Oblivion Wound Effects & Penalties

And the following mods have had recent major updates:  Realistic Leveling, LOD Replacement, Proximity Based Sneak Penalties, - Drop Lit Torches OBSE

Even though I'm back at my studies, I have still been doing regular updates to both my journal and my mod pages - I have just been neglecting to post it here in my news section.

Journal progress: Rewrites are now complete through Chapter 11.  One of the cool things about Oblivion is how the game plays differently each time - and changing your character's stats and adding a bunch of new mods makes for even greater differences.  What this mean is that my later chapters are more like complete rewrites, rather than just a few minor edits. (I actually like this current version/ game much better than my earlier one - as my character is now playing out much closer to what I imagine her to be like.)

New Mods in February (so far): Oblivion Graphics Extender, Exit Oblivion With No Crash Guaranteed, Streamline, Toggleable Quantity Prompt Updated, Animated Window Lighting System and Chimneys, Inventory is a Backpack, Sittable Rocks, Drop Lit Torches OBSE

Recent major updates: Realistic Leveling, Enhanced Weather, Common Oblivion, Reneer's Guard Overhaul, Real Hunger, Cobl, Real Sleep Extended, Duke Patrick's SCA Melee Combat, Duke Patrick's SCA Combat Archery, Bananasplit Better Cities

My Mod Load Order Page has just been updated again.  Plus I'm play testing a number of really great mods  that I'll be adding here once they get out of the beta stage.

Rewrites are now completed through Chapter 12. 

Latest Mod Reviews Added: Auto-Save and Time, Lextons Scales Armour, Really AEVWD, Ignoring the Main Quest has Consequences, SoT Holidays, Q - More and Moldy Ingredients, Intoxicant Improvement ***New version of Real Sleep Extended (v.1.4 had a serious bug)

My Fallout3 Journal just went online today.  There is currently not much there since I haven't even begun playing the game yet. (This will likely be mostly just my mod list/review for the game).

Rewrites of my OB Journal are now completed through Chapter 13.

Latest OB Mod Reviews Added: Carry Sacks, Gold is an Inventory Item, Gold Change II, Chapel Tithe, Duke Patrick's Basic Hypothermia, Arwen's DP SCA Combat Sound Patch, NPCs Yield, FineWeapons and RustyItems for OOO, More Immersive Sound Edited

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