Name: Oblivion Character Overhaul

Version: 2.02
Date: 12/21/2013
Category: Hair and Face Models
Requirements: Oblivion Patch 1.2.0.416, Oblivion Script Extender (OBSE), Oblivion
Mod Manager (OBMM)
Recommended: Oblivion Mod Manager
Author(s): nuska
Source: http://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/44676/?
Homepage: http://nuskamods.tumblr.com

Description
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OCOv2 is a completely rebuilt, bigger, better and more extensive Oblivion Character
Overhaul. It's a complete revamp of the character heads with a new visual direction
closely inspired by Skyrim and Morrowind.

OCOv2 is a very complex mod, so read all instructions carefully before you install
it - it affects a lot of things at once and is built to cover a lot of ground, so
there are quite a few things that can clash with it. The upside is you get the most
complete visual experience possible.

Details
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While OCOv1 worked as a standalone mod, v2 builds on OBSE to allocate separate head
models and textures for each gender of the same race. The new heads have been made
to up-to-date 3D modeling standards and employ every trick in the book to push the
characters' looks. Also includes its own body textures (3 replacers covered),
Iridum Eyes by Halendia, eyelashes and junkacc1's EGT files.

2.02 changes
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-Corrected eyelash shader glitch when under some spell effects

-Fixed female Khajiit body texture filepath
-Implemented clear error textures for when Blockhead is missing or installed
incorrectly - if you see grey blank heads with text, it means you need to manually
properly install OBSE and Blockhead for OCOv2 to work.

Install
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This archive is distributed in what LHammonds calls OMOD-Ready format.
It allows you to manually extract and install like most other mods but it also
allows you to use Oblivion Mod Manager and import this archive with all the
settings pre-configured for an OMOD file.
Pick which method you are going to use for installation:

Manual Installation
- = or = -
OBMM Installation

Manual Install - NOT RECOMMENDED

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1. Extract this archive to any folder and then copy the contents to Oblivion's Data
folder. You can ignore or delete the "omod conversion data" folder.
2. Start Oblivion Launcher, click Data Files, and enable the .esp file(s).
OBMM Install - STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
------------
Create the OMOD (Do this section only once)
1. Copy archive to (install folder)\Oblivion\obmm\omod\
2. Start Oblivion Mod Manager.
3. Click the Create button.
4. Click the Add Archive button, find and select the archive, then click Yes.
5. Click the Create omod button, then click OK when it finishes.

Install the mod using OBMM

1. Start Oblivion Mod Manager.
2. Double-click the name of the mod in the right-hand side of the OBMM screen.
(icon should turn blue)

Uninstall
=========
Pick which method you are going to use for uninstall based on how you installed it:

Manual Uninstall
- = or = -
OBMM Uninstall

Manual Uninstall - OBMM IS RECOMMENDED OVER THIS FOR A VERY GOOD REASON
----------------
1. Start Oblivion Launcher, click Data Files, uncheck the .esp file(s).
2. Delete the files/folders associated with the mod.
3. Reinstall your body replacer.

Delete:
Oblivion\Data\Meshes\Characters\nuska\
Oblivion\Data\Meshes\Characters\DarkElf
Oblivion\Data\Meshes\Characters\Imperial
Oblivion\Data\Meshes\Characters\GoldenSaint
Oblivion\Data\Meshes\Characters\DarkSeducer
Oblivion\Data\Meshes\Characters\Khajiit
Oblivion\Data\Meshes\Characters\Argonian
Oblivion\Data\Meshes\Characters\Orc
Oblivion\Data\Meshes\Characters\Woodelf
Oblivion\Data\Meshes\Characters\Highelf
Oblivion\Data\Textures\Characters\nuska\
Oblivion\Data\Textures\Characters\DarkElf
Oblivion\Data\Textures\Characters\Imperial
Oblivion\Data\Textures\Characters\GoldenSaint
Oblivion\Data\Textures\Characters\DarkSeducer
Oblivion\Data\Textures\Characters\Khajiit
Oblivion\Data\Textures\Characters\Argonian
Oblivion\Data\Textures\Characters\Orc
Oblivion\Data\Textures\Characters\Woodelf
Oblivion\Data\Textures\Characters\Highelf
Oblivion\Data\Textures\Characters\Eyes
Oblivion\Data\Textures\Characters\Faces\Oblivion.esm\
Oblivion\Data\Oblivion_Character_Overhaul.esp

OBMM Uninstall
--------------
1. Start Oblivion Mod Manager.
2. Double-click the name of the mod in the right-hand side of the OBMM screen,
click Yes. (icon should turn green)

Incompatibility
===============
-Any NPC overhaul will not work with OCO
-Hair & eye packs are a no-go unless a compatibility patch is made
-Non-English copies of Oblivion do not work with OCO, NPCs go mute
-Any race balancing or otherwise race-altering mod will conflict with OCO
-Installing any body texture replacers on top of OCO will cause texture mismatches
and colour disparities

Known Issues or Bugs

====================
Some spell effects cause eyelashes to turn white temporarily. Removing the spell
removes the effect.

History
=======
2.0 - current release

Contact
=======
'nuska' on Nexus & official Bethesda forums

Note that I may not have time to respond to support or request PMs, please take the
time to read through the FAQs and troubleshooting guides and double check for
conflicts if you have a problem.

Credits
=======
ShadeMe - OBSE development and Blockhead plugin, without Blockead there would be no
OCOv2
Halendia - For letting me use her gorgeous Iridum eyes:
http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/30823/?
junkacc1 - EGT files
Throttlekitty - Eyelashes
Exnem - HGEC resources
Robert - Body replacer compatibility resources
Bethesda - Oblivion head models and character framework

Special thanks to my vigilant beta testers:

crazyslothlady
MacKom
annon-in-gelydh
mage116
tehcoffeezombie
lyliumxwolfxchild
senexys
andarix
amhrancomhrac
Savvie
d4rk0wn4g3
churibman
tea-and-kimchi

Tools Used
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3D Studio Max - http://www.autodesk.com/3dsmax
NIFSkope - http://niftools.sourceforge.net/wiki/NifSkope
Oblivion Mod Manager - http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=2097
Photoshop - http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/
TES4Edit - http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=11536
TES Construction Set - http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=11367
The Conformulator - http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=9360
Readme Generator - http://HammondsLegacy.com/obmm/tools_readme_generator1.asp
ZBrush - http://www.pixologic.com/zbrush/corefeatures/

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.