Quick heads-up for you, KC. Integration: The Stranded Light now has a requirements free version available. You can get it here if you want.

The screenshot explaining the quest was a great touch. Nice to see a fun walk home with Aravi’s bare bits in the grass. I love Vilja’s blue gown, but perhaps Aravi could suggest something a little more practical? I mean Vilja doesn’t hesitate to offer Aravi fashion advice. Perhaps on the other hand, it is a Nord thing. After all, just look at Sigrid’s camp outfit up at Kvatch.

By Mara that was a tough fight with our ladies being outnumbered. Those vampires had some pretty fancy sword moves. Afterward, it was nice to see how Aravi can interface with Vilja’s inventory.

I don’t have anything but vanilla, my laptop runs Oblivion quite badly. Combat is a gut-wrenching chore. I can play for about ten minutes before I just get too motion sick. Learning how to install and manage mods is on my list… but sadly not at the top right now. Of course I had to go look, and thank you for the link!!

Yikes, it’s never good to wake up with Porphyric Hemophilia. A little mandrake root and a naked walk in the sun sounds just right. Good idea to get dressed for the walk on the road. Although those Imperial Legion Watchmen might argue.

Vilja was quite cute in this episode, waving Aravi on and taking shortcuts through the weeds in her velvet gown. Then she said she was hungry right beside a nice big rock that would have been perfect for a picnic!

Then the fight! Acadian said it, those vampires were fast and fancy with the moves. Whoa, Vilja dropped her sword again? Not surprising in that battle! It’s nice to see Vilja and Aravi back together, just like it was nice when Aravi got some time alone.

@mALX: Oh she didn’t see anyone, she just would rather walk on the public road clothed because she just may run into someone!

Vilja doesn’t like to wait for Aravi lol.

Yeah I don’t know why I didn’t have a transition between walking and the fight. That was a sloppy job on my part. It seems with this batch of videos I forgot about the transitions or something.

Thanks mALX!

@Thomas Kaira: Thanks for the heads up but I think I’ve got enough going right now. And it isn’t truly requirements free, it’s just all packaged together. One of the requirement mods did something that I didn’t like if I recall correctly.

If I need some more to do in Oblivion before Skyrim, I’ll certainly check it out in more detail.

Thanks TK!

@Acadian: I haven’t used one of those screens in a while.

I think Aravi’s got some wood elf in her

Lol! You think Vilja would listen to any advice on what to wear from Aravi?

Thanks Acadian!

@Grits: Sorry about the laptop. I don’t think I could play Oblivion vanilla anymore after all the mods I have now. It’s so different!

I’m sure the Watchmen would like that. Aravi feels fine walking in the woods nude but not on the road.

Glad you enjoyed Vilja. She did drop her sword and Aravi never found it. Getting Vilja a new sword is top priority when they get back to the Imperial City.

Thanks Grits!

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Oh yes I have to say we’re back to the blue night eye. Something is screwed up with my computer and that particular mod can no longer be installed. I haven’t found a replacement either.
That’s why everything was blue in the previous video.
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Aravi doesn’t see anything out of the ordinary at Water’s Edge…

TIME: 7:26

GAAAAH !!! You just killed Maxical's friend Nissie from the orphanage !!! URK !!! Why did she kill that sheep? ( ** edited for content) Great Vid !!!

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Not quite, there is a "No Gameplay changes" version that removes all aspects of LAME and RBP that are not absolutely needed for Integration to function. That is the one you would want. It won't function quite as well as Integration Integrated with LAME and RBP included, but it will let you experience the mod.

I still highly recommend it, as it ties up a lot of loose ends with Oblivion's lore and storytelling.

That was a great use of cover and Command against those bandits, fun to watch!

Whoa, sheep! Um, here Water’s Edge people, you’re having mutton for dinner. I guess once you’ve been attacked by vampire sheep, anything goes. I hope she never sees vampire puppies. She could get a reputation.

I wonder what’s going on? Maybe someone’s trying to lure Aravi into a trap! Or maybe they buried their dead and don’t want to talk about it. I look forward to finding out!

Early in the vid, Aravi located three unknowns by that bridge. Commanding one of them briefly was a brilliant way to confirm they were indeed hostile. That way a distant temporary ‘ally’ can check the others for friend or foe status while Aravi and Vilja hang back in safety. Neat!

On the sheep, I’m guessing Aravi is on high vampire alert and well remembers the vampiric sheep in Skingrad?

It was great to see that wolf (or herding dog?) chasing those sheep.

Hmm, I guess she’ll have to check the surrounding area some more.

What a perfect way to end, with Vilja asking if they could catch a mudcrab!

@mALX: She did? She didn’t mean to. Acadian had the reasoning spot on.

Thanks mALX!

@TK: If I ever get this vampire quest mod done I’ll strongly consider that mod. I was thinking about just doing the Main Quest as a final send off, but that mod sounds really fun.

Thanks TK!

@Grits: I hope she doesn’t run into vampire puppies! Just for the record Aravi felt bad about killing that sheep after she found out it was normal.

Thanks Grits!

@Acadian: She was really trying to get them to fight each other so that she could pass. They were strangely unwilling to fight for quite a while. Must be a range thing.
You are correct, poor sheep was mistaken for an infected one.
It was a wolf chasing the sheep. The ones that survived Aravi are dog food I guess.

Thanks Acadian!

@everyone: I really enjoyed all the comments on the sheep slaughter
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Aravi reaches Fort Redman and checks out the exterior before heading inside.

TIME: 7:51

I wonder why Vilja doesn't repair her own armor? I guess I better start checking on hers too! I really liked this vid, the two of them preparing for the battle ahead, Vilja suggesting repairing armor and weapons before going in ... and then suggesting you two go for a ride - ROFL !!! Awesome Vid !!

I agree with mALX (always a wise idea). This was a fun vid! I really like the ones where you have Vilja along. This was a nice mix of seeing how they tend to 'chores' as they prepare to enter Fort Redman, and even a little fight with a bandit who was guarding the fort from slaughterfish. How considerate, as I know Vilja is rather scared of slaughterfish (and vampires). Ya know, I kind of like the blue night eye, because it is a constant reminder of the effect.

Wonderful job, as ever!

Me three, this was a fun display of what great companions Aravi and Vilja are for each other. It was nice to see Aravi taking care of her friend in this one, making sure she didn’t fall at the top of the fort and repairing her equipment. Vilja had some appealing domestic suggestions on the way. It sounded like she was a little worried about today’s adventure.

I'm looking forward to seeing what's in there!

@mALX: I was really surprised that she wouldn’t do any of that herself. Even with several hammers in her inventory she won’t do it.

Vilja usually has some weird suggestions. At least it wasn’t mudcrabs.

Glad you like the little preparation that went on before this dungeon.

Thanks mALX!

@Acadian: I was very surprised about the bandit. They don’t usually hang around vampire lairs. Maybe she was drawn away from that bridge they seem to love so much.

Glad you like the blue night eye because the other one isn’t coming back.

Thanks Acadian!

@Grits: Vilja behaved in this one pretty well. It’s times like that, that make her worth having around. She is still designated for door guarding duty though. Aravi remembers Strand all too well.

Thanks Grits!
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Aravi makes her way inside the ruined fort.

TIME: 8:37

Oh I LOVE Aravi's new equipment! She has one custom bow with her name on it that I couldn't see the stats on, but that Lightning Bow was AWESOME !! I was so glad to be able to see her health meter in this so I could scream my head off when it got low !! AWESOME Vid !!!

Wise idea to leave Vilja on ‘door duty’ this time methinks.

Superb scene transitions, especially your first one after entering the fort, starting to sneak in and fading to black. I still like the blue night eye better than the gray – it reminds us that her vision is indeed enhanced. With the gray, you sort of get used to it and forget the night eye is active.

Brilliant how Aravi turned and waited with her bow aimed in for that vampire witchhunter who fell off the bridge to run through the corridors to get to her.

That’s quite a fancy bow she has, with wings and everything!

Wow, that Nord barbarian was tough! I guess Aravi hit him in a timely manner with a command spell so he would leave her and run off to kill that other witchhunter?

And on to level two!

Oh, Buffy did go hunting for Aravi on level one of Fort Redman. Yikes! Traps, burning zombies, trick bridges, mudcrabs and. . . vampires! Being a Slayer, she can sense their presence of course; she only hopes the vampire dust she rubbed on herself will keep them from sensing her. Screenshot

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Maxical went to help Aravi out, bringing (the new) Alix the Mouse with her. Here's how that went:


Which one of us should lead the way?

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Okay, you lead, I'll follow.

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A skeleton! Is that all? Well then let me lead for a while.

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URK! Where's Alix when you need him?

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Whew! Thanks Alix!

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GAAAH! Don't fling him in my face, Alix!

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** Awesome screen, Acadian & Buffy !!!

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@mALX: Glad you like Aravi’s (somewhat) new kit. Her short bow is light, quick, and rather weak hitting. The lightening bow was a surprise. She got it out of a chest or off of a bandit and neither of us knew that it was so… ornate. Lol. One thing to note about it is that it shot really slowly. I think in the CS the weapon speed was at .6. All the in game standard bows are at 1.

And I’m happy you have Alix back! As usual your screens and the captions are hilarious!
The last one especially so. How the heck did that happen?

Thanks mALX!

@Acadian: That was very true with the gray night eye.

Aravi wasn’t going to go into that tight hallway when she knew the witch hunter was going to come up.

That bow isn’t exactly Aravi’s taste but a weapon is a weapon.

Aravi hit that Nord with whatever she had ready. She was more concerned about getting him away from her than anything else. That he went and killed the other vampire was just a bonus.

Nice screen! I really like how Buffy is standing on the block. Seems like a very natural position for an archer.

Thanks Acadian!
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Aravi’s trip into the second area of Redman is cut short.

TIME: 4:52

Fort Redman II: Vilja is still on door duty, I see. Whew! I kind of feel bad when I yell at her for just doing what she does. Oh, that was a transition with a darkening screen, I like it! Especially in the dark dungeon. Nice work dodging the shock spells from that Vampire Witchhunter. What a mouth on her!

Aravi’s Longbow of Voltage is quite fancy. Whoa, that Nord attacked her with a giant ice cube!! Whew, command spells are awesome. Enchanted bow, enchanted arrow, sneak bonus and a dose of poison. That Nord is going down! Then she took another loaf of bread! I think she must be using them to feed the birds.

I’ve been reading a little about bows, and Aravi’s Shortbow is how I imagine Lildereth’s bow to be. Fast and fairly weatherproof, and useful with stealth at close range. Of course, I have a lot more reading to do.


Acadian, I love the screenshot of Buffy!! When there’s no tree, just hop up on a post! Vampire dust… Buffy is so resourceful! I hope those vampires didn’t make her too uncomfortable. Well, I’m sure they didn’t for long!

mALX, YAY Alix is back!! That was a fun story as Alix led Maxical through the fort. I think “You Lead, I’ll Follow” is my favorite, they’re both sort of looking the same way. How funny, Alix flung the rat with a little more enthusiasm than planning! I'm so happy to see Alix and Maxical together again!


Fort Redman III: Gaaah, naked guy in a mask! Oh, a Blood Servant. I’m guessing that means willing donor to the vampires? Ugh. Oh no, that was too close!! Vilja was right to be apprehensive about this place! I think we all needed that moment to settle our nerves after the fight. You know, when that first vampire had mandrake root on her, I thought gosh I hope that’s not an ill omen… Aravi’s slightly confused exit from the ruin with her little which-way-should-I-go pauses made me want to give her a hug. Vilja at the door in a ball gown never looked so welcome.

Jerric is presently outside Fort Redman, swimming. I’d post a screenshot, but I don’t want to get banned. Hopefully he won’t decide to go Blood Servant style through the fort.

That naked boxer was pretty tough but it was going well until the darn wolf showed up. Good use of poisons (and potions). I got real nervous when she continued without thoroughly checking herself over with the blurred vision and all – she just didn’t seem well.

I sure wish she would have used a couple poisons on that vamp pilgrim with the warhammer - especially her opening shot with the short bow. That was another tough fight. I was so relieved that Aravi decided to retreat and regroup.

Darn that Vilja! She should have been instantly whipping up some alchemical chicken soup to fix up her friend!

Gulp. Rattles, huh? That sounds kind of serious. Time to get healed up.


It was great fun to see the screenies of Maxical and Alix’s trek! Buffy heard what Grits said, so she’s still sneaking around up in level one of the fort trying to catch a glimpse of a naked Jerric. WooHoo!

GAAAAAH !!! She almost died !!! URK !! That guy didn't see Aravi right in front of him till she nailed him, he must be like those zombie-type mindless guards vampires use to do their dirty work. I am loving this mod, what an extensive storyline !!

I have to disagree with Grits here, Aravi fleeing for her life all diseased and nearly dead - to run into Vilja standing around all fresh in a ball gown and chitchatting like that - Maxical may have sic'd Alix the Mouse #2 on her !!!

The witchhunters in this fort are wicked, Maxical is level one and barely made it through the first one - this one screaming for Aravi's blood was freaky !! (I actually heard Janus Hassildor do that once, I was home alone all night afterwards shaking under the sheets - it was just so weird to hear him say that! In all the Oblivion games I've played that was the only time he ever did before and since - it is bone chilling to hear that! URK !!! I'm alone tonight too !!! GAAAAAH !!! AWESOME VID !! I was on the edge of my seat wondering if Aravi would survive it !!!


@ Grits - WOO HOO !! Maxical's eyes are popping out of her head ... OOPS!!! She just tumbled out of the bushes she was hiding behind...

This post has been edited by mALX: Sep 2 2011, 03:13 AM