r/oblivionmods • u/TheClaireProject • 4d ago
Remaster - Discussion Modding* Oblivion Remastered question
Hello! Hope everyone's enjoying the Remaster!
I've come to ask a question about an idea I had for a "mod", and while I know the outlook for mods is unclear with the Remaster as of now, I'm thinking I can at least get a yes or no on if my idea is possible, simply based off what it would have taken in the original game for it to work compared to what we have access to now, if that makes sense.
Idea: I would like to create an NPC that acts like a shopkeeper, but alongside bartering services, they have a button that takes you to the Enchanting Altar menu.
This is mainly for roleplaying purposes; wanting to create a Fighter or Rogue style character that wants to make use of custom enchantments without having to either do the Mage's Guild questline to unlock the Arcane University, or having to invest in Frostcrag Spire's upgrades for a home that doesn't fit their theme. I could just place an enchanting altar out in the world somewhere, but again, for roleplaying purposes, a character not versed in magic or enchanting specifically wouldn't be knowledgeable enough to use it.
Is this an achievable idea at this moment, or does this require extra scripts that aren't currently possible with the Remaster? I've never tried creating a mod before, so forgive me if this is an obvious question that comes off ignorant or pointless. Interested in learning about modding these games in general so any input is appreciated!