Name: Oblivion Sound Sets
Version: 2.6
Date: 05/05/2008
Category: Gameplay Effects and Changes
Requirements: Oblivion Patch 1.2.0.214, OBSE v.10(only the 'compatible with Personality Idles version')
Author: brucevayne
Source: http://www.tesnexus.com/files/file.php?id=12588
Mirror: http://www.shsforums.net/index.php?automodule=downloads&req=search&code=all_author&id=7351
Forum thread: http://forums.spellholdstudios.net/index.php?showtopic=28920


Description
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Bored  with your mute character? Want to enchance your gameplay, make your character unique? This mod gives your character ability to speak. From now on you will hear your character commenting various events through the game. This includes diverse voices during combat, while wandering Tamriel, while venturing in the ruins/dungeons, while wandering during the day/night, and many, many more...(you will have to discover them by yourself:) )
My goal was to create sound sets for Oblivion...remember Baldurs Gate, or Neverwinter Nights, where you could chose a sound set for your character, depending on the alignment and class you planned to play? So, now you can do so in Oblivion.

Details
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Those sound sets wasn't recorded by me, some of them are from Baldurs Gate, part of them was recorded by various voiceactors: VoxPopuli group, Guido Voets (a.k.a. The Deathsangel), Wynne Lurty, Steve Boyes (Ibsen's Ghost); and some are from different games (currently Garrett from Thief series and Annah from Planescape:Tornment).

You can now choose a sound set for your character. Note that some of them are aimed for good PC's, some for evil ones. You should also pay attention to class of char you want to play, some sound sets are to be used for warrior types chars, while other are created for thieves or mages. The choice is of course up to you, you can use e.g. Keldorn's sound set while playing a thief character, but you will never hear him commenting a theft or starting to sneak.

There are many comments you can hear during the game, some of them will be quite common, some will be heard less frequently, and some are very rare. This will depend on your gameplay, and decisions you make.

Currently there is twenty nine sound sets to chose, more of them will come soon.

Here is a short description of currently available soundsets:

Calisto: an evil female , perfect for assasin/thief char. Sexy and ruthless.

Imoen: most of you know this char, so you know what to expact, for those that dont - she is a female thief(will work well as a mage, too), with neutral/good alignment.

Mazzy Fentan: a female character with good alignment, aimed for warrior PC's, excellent for palladin types. Her faith in justice is her armour.

Garrett: I think there is no need to introduce this one. He is a male character, a master thief . Recommended for thieves only. 

Sarevok: an evil male character from BG series, perfect for a Dark Knight. Grab your dreadric longsword and feel his rage!

Keldorn Firecam: a male character with good alignment, designed for a warrior, especially palladin. A zealot waging his own war with evil, while preserving the justice.

Cernd: a neutral/good male for ranger or druid character. "Balance be served", as he would say.

Jaheira: some of you still remember this character...for those that don't: she is a druid/ranger. Her bonds with nature are very strong, which you will hear more than once.

Edwin: a male character designed for evil PC's, especially mages. He's ill-manered and selfish, but playing this character can bring a lot of fun, and hearing his "Why do I suffer these fools" may sometimes sound suspiciously ... real?

Jon Irenicus: an evil male character, perfect for a mage or a warlock. Powerful and formidable. Be him, and make Tamriel tremble before you! 

Rhett: "A cocky gent with a wry grin on his face, ready to look Death right in the eye and cheat him at cards while doing so.  Use him for your rogue... swashbuckling fighter... heck, even a flamboyant mage wouldn't be too far out of the question." - Clint(Vox Populi)

Nalia: a female character with good alignment. Recommended for mages, although any class should fit, as long as it's not a thief nor an assasin.

Brekke: an evil female character, designed for skilled in destruction mages, thou she may be used for any female character with bad attitude.

Algernon: an eldery male mage. Despite of his age he still journeys seeking adventure. Sometimes he reminds me of Gandalf...

Safana: a very sensual woman, endowed with alluring, silky voice. Originally Safana was a thief, but this sound set may be used for any female character with neutral/evil personallity. Note that many of her lines are addressed to you...

Minsc: a hero in the full sense of the word ;) . Best for warrior types with good alignment. Originally Minsc was taking care of his hamster, Boo. Since space hamsters are not Tamriel specific, I prepared two versions of this set: one where you can hear Boo from time to time and one without Boo. Read the install instructions in this readme before use.

Indarion: a neutral male character, designed for mages. As most wizards, he's very self confident, convinced of his superiority. Written & Voiced: Guido Voets (a.k.a. The Deathsangel).

Sillth: An evil male assasin. His existence is an endless hunt. Written & Voiced: Guido Voets (a.k.a. The Deathsangel).

Anomen: a male character with good attitude, best to be used as a warrior. Anomen is an eager and zealous palladin, who will stop at nothing, until there is no evil to be fought.

Valygar: a male ranger/hunter/monk character with a good attitude. The chaos of the city made him leave civilization and settle in the wild. As a ex-military man he know how to fight, but he will always think twice before making any harsh decisions.

Annah: a female thief character from Planescape:Tornment.

Syndrana: an evil female character, best for dark knights or barbarians. Brutal and ruthless; where she goes, death goes with her. Written & voiced: Wynne Lurty

Innocent: just an innocent girl. No good or bad alignment here, you can play with her as a good or bad character. Written & voiced: Wynne Lurty

Haer'Dalis: a famous bard, actor and filosopher who travelled many planes before arriving to Cyrodill. A male with neutral character.

Viconia: a female character with an evil attitude. Originally Viconia was a Drow, some of she says are in drowish language. This character should fit to any class...

Jeremiah: "The Hammerite Missionary;  he comes from a far-off continent unbeknown to the Empire in a wealthy city named Auldale and he has traveled far so that the heretics and savages of Cyrodiil can receive the word of his God, the Master Builder." - Steve Boyes (Ibsen's Ghost)

Ja-Kha’iit-myr: he's a "Khajiit Assassin of the Suthay-Raht Clan (Ja-Kha’iit-myr translates as ‘Great Moonwalker’)." - Steve Boyes (Ibsen's Ghost); This sound set strongly refers to Elderscrolls lore. If you want to know more about it, see the 'Custom content' section in the readme.

Borrodin Amelius: a knight palladin; through his parentage he possesed the understanding and knowledge of magic that only few mages are proud of; for more info please look for the 'Custom content' section in the readme.

Markynaz Kyndrulhu: a male Dremora character; a former general in the army of Mehrunes Dagon; For more info please look for the 'Character background' section in the readme.



IF YOU CAN'T FIND SOME OF THOSE SETS ON TESNEXUS SITE USE THIS MIRROR:
http://www.shsforums.net/index.php?automodule=downloads&req=search&code=all_author&id=7351



Download the 'Preview - 29 sets' file to hear samples of all sets.
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Custom content
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Borrodin Amelius – The Lost Paladin

Borrodin’s bloodline ancestor, Eldagrad, was a renowned member of the Psijic Order who allied himself to Emperor Antiochus and became his counsellor.  During the War of the Isle, Eldagrad was ordered by Antiochus to find out various pieces of intelligence on their enemy, King Orgnum of Pyandonea.  Eldagrad then appointed himself ‘High Inquisitor’ and used his Aldmeri knowledge to powerful effect.  His passionate allegiance to the Emperor combined with what the Order saw as his cruel misuse of the ‘Old Ways’ of the Aldmeri, saw Eldagrad dismissed unless he abandoned his Emperor.

He did this and instead joined Amiel at the first founding of the Knights of the Nine following the successful War.  Amiel was immediately impressed by Eldagrad’s tough but heartfelt nobility and intelligent views on relations between the old ways and the Aedra.  However, pressure from the Isle of Artaeum, who regarded Eldagrad as having been dishonoured, saw him reluctantly part company with the Knights.  Ever since, his family have sought redemption, keeping safe both the Aldmeri knowledge of the Psijic Order and the traditions of the Knights, and always believing that it was their destiny to return and change the Psijic Order for the better.  Now Borrodin, a High Elf child with a Nord mother, takes on this burden.

Additional comments
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- Borrodin will use special magickal formulas when casting spells;
- Borrodin will also comment a situation when he advances in one of his favourite skills: Mysticism, Conjuration, Destruction. You will also hear those comments when using enchantment or spell to fortify those skills;



Install
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1. Extract the files to a temporary location.
2. Examine the folder structure and make corrections where necessary.
3. Copy files to (install folder)\Oblivion\Data\
4. Start Oblivion Launcher, click 'Data Files', place a checkmark beside the .esp file.

Put the .esp file at the bottom in your load order(it should be loaded as last)
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Remember that you should use only one at a time!

Uninstall
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1. Start Oblivion Launcher, click Data Files, uncheck the .esp file(s).
2. Delete the files/folders associated with the mod.

Oblivion\Data\PCSoundBorrodin.esp
Oblivion\Data\Sound\Voice\PCSoundSet\Borrodin\
Oblivion\Data\Sound\Fx\PCSoundBorrodin.esp\
Oblivion\Data\Meshes\PCSound\
Oblivion\Data\Meshes\Characters\_male\Idleanims\PCSound\

Incompatibility
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If you are using Personality Idles mod in your game, you should install provided 'compatibile with Personality Idles' version. Note that it requires OBSE v.10.

Using this mod altogether with PowerAttackVioceMod may produce weird effects, therefore it is unrecommended to use both of them simultaneously.

This mod will may conflict with mods that alter SEFF magic effect. If you encounter any problems with this mod, please let me know.


Known Issues or Bugs
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This set adds Borrodin's original powerattack sounds. If you prefer vanilla oblivion powerattack sounds read the instructions below.

For those of you who would like to use the original powerattack sounds anyway: Simply use the PCSoundPowerAttackControl spell provided by this mod;

Those sounds wasn't recorded for Oblivion, therefore sometimes you can hear your char calling the name of a god that doedn't exist in Tamriel.
There are no other known at the moment, please contact me if you find any.



History
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2008/05/05 - new version(2.6) of Nalia and Borrodin set released; 
	new version changes:
	- addressed the 'thumping sound' issue;
	- improved the enviornmental comments script, now the enviornmental comments should be used more suitably;
	- player character will not use a battlecry when he/she is trying to hide(is sneaking) in combat situation;

2008/04/09 - new sound set added: Borrodin;

2008/03/22 - new version(2.5) of Indarion and Rhett set released;

2008/03/21 - new version(2.5) of Syndrana and Valygar set released;

2008/03/19 - new sound set added: Ja-Khaiit-myr;

2008/03/16 - new version(2.5) of Annah and Brekke set released;

2008/03/15 - new version(2.5) of Imoen, Nalia and Irenicus set released;

2008/03/10 - new sound set added: Jeremiah, new version(2.5) of Sillth set released;

2008/03/07 - new version(2.5) of Anomen and Cernd set released;

2008/03/06 - new version(2.5) of Mazzy and Keldorn set released;

2008/03/04 - new version(2.5) of Safana, Edwin and Saverok set released;

2008/03/03 - new version(2.5) of Innocent, Viconia and Haer'Dalis set released;

2008/03/02 - new version(2.5) of Calisto and Garrett set released;

2008/03/01 - new version(2.5) of Algernon and Jaheira set released; new version changes:
- the battle comments will be played only after the player has spotted an enemy, or is wounded in combat. That should make battles more immersive;
- the enviornmental comments will be played with equal frequency for all sets; previously sets that contains more of those comments were using them more frequently, of course no comments will be removed; 
- added a spell to turn on/off original powerattack sounds(a facilitation);

2008/02/25 - new version(2.4) of Brekke set released;

2008/02/17 - new version(2.4) of Indarion and Sillth set released;

2008/02/11 - new version(2.4) of Garrett set released;

2008/02/10 - new version(2.4) of Haer'Dails set released;

2008/02/06 - new version(2.4) of Syndrana set released;

2008/02/01 - new version(2.4) of Valygar set released;

2008/01/30 - new version(2.4) of Innocent set released;

2008/01/28 - new version(2.4) of Annah set released;

2008/01/27 - new version(2.4) of Nalia and Anomen set released;

2008/01/24 - new version(2.4) of Imoen set released;

2008/01/21 - new version(2.4) of Mazzy and Edwin set released;

2008/01/20 - new version(2.4) of Saverok set released;

2008/01/19 - new version(2.4) of Safana set released;

2008/01/18 - new version(2.4) of Irenicus set released;

2008/01/16 - new version(2.4) of Jaheira set released;

2008/01/15 - new version(2.4) of Viconia, Calisto, Cernd, Keldorn sets released; new version changes:
- player can now turn on/off original powerattack sounds(see Known Isues and Bugs section for more details);
- added a "taking a breathe" effect after any comment, lenght of this effect will depend on how long the comment was;
- improved effectivenes of 'compatible with personality idles version';
- changed the amount of time needed to trigger the 'standing still' comment from 30 to 45 seconds;

2008/01/09 - new version(2.3) of Viconia set added; new version changes:
- major script optimization;
- added 'compatible with Personality Idles' version(requires OBSE v.10);

2008/01/03 - new version(2.2 beta) of Viconia set added; new version changes:
- now your character will comment a situation when standind still for more than 30 seconds;
- added lip files for part of the comments(those that you can actually see your PC saying them);
- now the comment after closing the Oblivion Gate will be heared only after PC is placed back in Tamriel;

2008/01/02 - new sound set added: Viconia; updated the preview file;

2007/12/31 - new version patch added: 2.1; this patch rebelences battle comment algoritm for better results;

2007/12/23 - new version uploaded: 2.0; new version changes:
- changes were made to combat sound playing algoritm, this update will make combat more exciting, especially for mages and archers, but characters that prefer close combat should also notice the difference;
- fixed few minor bugs;

2007/12/18 - new sound set added: Haer'Dalis; updated the preview file;

2007/12/11 - new sound set added: Innocent; replaced 'Preview - 22 sets' with 'Preview - 23 sets';

2007/11/28 - released new version(1.9) of Mazzy set; added eight new comments for this set;

2007/11/27 - released new version(1.9) of Sillth and Indarion set; ten Sillth's comments have been re-recorded and are included in this version;

2007/11/26 - released new version(1.9) of Safana set; I've also tweaked this set a little for better immersion; added a 'Preview - 22 sets' file;

2007/11/25 - released new version(1.9) of Imoen and Irenicus sets; I've added few new sounds to Irenicus set;

2007/11/24 - released new version(1.9) of Nalia and Rhett sets;

2007/11/21 - released new version(1.9) of Sarevok and Keldorn sets; I've added new sounds to both of those sets;

2007/11/20 - released new version(1.9) of Minsc set;

2007/11/18 - released new version(1.9) of following sets: Valygar, Anomen, Cernd, Algernon, Brekke, Annah, Calisto, Edwin, Garrett, Syndrana; new version changes:
	- mod has been completly redesigned to avoid any passible conflicts, unused contents has been removed
	- added support for Shivering Isles addon, now you will also hear apropriate comments in New Sheoth. Note that SI isn't required to run this mod.
	- epic battle comments will now be heard less frequently (only after 'epic' battles)
	- equiping weapon while in combat won't be commented now, as those comments should be reserved for preparing to battle

2007/11/13 - new sound set added: Syndrana; currently only this set contains new version(1.85), expect other sets to be updated soon

2007/11/12 - new sound set added: Annah

2007/11/10 - new sound set added: Valygar

2007/10/23 - new sound set added: Anomen; currently only this set contains new version(1.8), expect other sets to be updated soon

2007/10/21 - new sound set added: Sillth

2007/10/15 - new sound set added: Indarion

2007/09/10 - new sound set added: Minsc

2007/09/08 - new sound set added: Safana

2007/09/04 - new sound set added: Algernon

2007/09/03 - version 1.7; removed a major bug that could cause inproper script behaviour in certain situations

2007/09/02 - released new version(1.6) for Nalia, Irenicus, Calisto, and Rhett; removed small bug that was blockind some sounds to be played, few tweaks made, added new sounds(for Irenicus and Nalia)

2007/08/30 - released new version(1.6) for Sarevok and Mazzy; removed small bug that was blockind some sounds to be played, few tweaks made, added new sounds

2007/08/29 - released new version(1.6) for: Garrett, Edwin, Cernd, Imoen, Jaheira, Keldorn; removed small bug that was blockind some sounds to be played, few tweaks made, added new sounds

2007/08/27 - new sound set added: Brekke

2007/08/24 - new sound set added: Nalia

2007/08/18 - new sound set added: Rhett

2007/08/16 - new sound set added: Jon Irenicus

1.5, 2007/08/15 - removed few small bugs; several tweaks

1.4, 2007/08/13 - implemented new chance distribution system; removed small bug that could couse improper script behaviour after applying the mod while using a character that already is in charge of any of the guilds; added new sound set 

1.3, 2007/08/11 - completly rebuiled sound playing system, improved randomness, reduced sound playing frequency; added new sound set

1.2, 2007/08/10 - removed a major bug(!), that was the source of not random sound playing

1.1, 2007/08/08 - implemented better "random" sound playing, few tweaks

1.0, 2007/08/08 - Initial release


Contact
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You can find me on the official Elder Scrolls forums as 'brucevayne'
You can find me on TesNexus.com as 'brucevayne'
You can send me an email here: brucevayne@wp.pl
You can post your comments here: http://forums.spellholdstudios.net/index.php?showtopic=28920

Credits
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All credits for recordind sounds goes to:
Black Isle (BG Chars, Annah)
VoxPopuli group (Calisto, Rhett, Brekke, Algernon)
Guido Voets (a.k.a. The Deathsangel; Sillth, Indarion)
Wynne Lurty (Syndrana, Innocent)
Steve Boyes (a.k.a. Ibsen's Ghost; Jeremiah, Ja-Khaiit-myr, Borrodin)
Looking Glass Studios (Garrett)

All guys from the forum that helped me, spacially to:
TheTalkieToaster
Scruggsy wugsy the ferret
Marty81
DragoonWraith
Haama
Echonite
WillieSea
Special thanks to Dereko, who helped me with creating compatible with Personality Idles version.

Thanks to Bethesda for creating Oblivion.
Thanks to lhammonds for the Readme Generator this file was based on.
Thanks to The Elder Scrolls Construction Set Wiki.


A few words from Steve Boyes (Ibsen's Ghost), Ja-Kha’iit-myr creator:
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"Special thanks to Ja-Kha’jay of ‘Silgrad Tower’ and the ‘UESPWiki’ for the extra tips on the Khajit language and its conventions. For anyone who likes this and would like to hear more, please look out for a complete overhaul of the generic voice acting and script for Khajiit and other races at 'Silgrad Tower'!"



Licensing/Legal
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I would appreciate it if you would contact me and obtain my permission before re-packaging any part of this mod. 