Fundament
oblivion — Mods & Enhancements
Fundament is a generalized config-based mod for Oblivion that replaces many small mods, including its predecessor Progress. It allows users to safely edit skill advancement rates, game settings, and Oblivion.ini settings through simple initialization files. With over 2,500 endorsements and 74,000 downloads, it's a popular tool for tweaking gameplay.
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Downloads: 74,951 | Endorsements: 2,524💡 Notes
By AkhraGee | v4.03 | 2,524 endorsements
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Back up your Oblivion.ini before letting Fundament modify it, just in case you want to revert.
Start with small changes to skill advancement rates to see how they feel before tweaking everything.
Check the mod's forum or comments for user-shared ini examples if you're unsure about syntax.
🔧 Troubleshooting
Mod not working
Check load order and required dependencies. Read the full mod description.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Installing multiple mods that modify the same files without checking compatibility
👍 Pros
- Community favorite with 2,524 endorsements and 74,951 downloads
- One mod to rule them all—cuts down on mod bloat by replacing many small tweaks
- Config files mean you can tailor exactly what you want without cluttering your load order
👎 Cons
- Last updated in 2014—may have compatibility issues with newer Oblivion versions or mods
- Requires manual editing of initialization files, which might intimidate less technical players
- No detailed documentation provided in the description, so you'll need to figure out the syntax on your own