The Elder Scrolls IV - Oblivion

@@ -1,17 +1,26 @@
 #!/bin/bash
 # Date : (2010-09-06 14:00)
-# Last revision : (2017-10-14 12:00)
+# Last revision : see changelog
 # Wine version used : 1.3.1, 1.3.28, 1.5.28, 2.18
 # Distribution used to test : Debian Testing x64 - Linux Mint Debian Edition x64 - AntergOS KDE x64
 # Author : GNU_Raziel
 # Licence : Retail
 
+# CHANGELOG
+# [GNU_Raziel] (2010-09-06 14:00)
+#   Initial script
+# [Lazalatin] (2017-10-14 12:00)
+#   Wine 1.5.28 -> 2.18
+#   Install d3dx9 and directmusic for optimal gaming experience
+# [Dadu042] (2020-01-09 10:00)
+#   Wine 2.18 -> 2.22 (to avoid multiple versions installed. Perhaps 3.0.3 would work fine too).
+
 [ "$PLAYONLINUX" = "" ] && exit 0
 source "$PLAYONLINUX/lib/sources"
 
 TITLE="The Elder Scrolls 4 - Oblivion"
 PREFIX="TheElderScrolls4_Oblivion"
-WORKING_WINE_VERSION="2.18"
+WORKING_WINE_VERSION="2.22"
 GAME_VMS="128"
 
 # Starting the script

#!/bin/bash
# Date : (2010-09-06 14:00)
# Last revision : see changelog
# Wine version used : 1.3.1, 1.3.28, 1.5.28, 2.18
# Distribution used to test : Debian Testing x64 - Linux Mint Debian Edition x64 - AntergOS KDE x64
# Author : GNU_Raziel
# Licence : Retail

# CHANGELOG
# [GNU_Raziel] (2010-09-06 14:00)
#   Initial script
# [Lazalatin] (2017-10-14 12:00)
#   Wine 1.5.28 -> 2.18
#   Install d3dx9 and directmusic for optimal gaming experience
# [Dadu042] (2020-01-09 10:00)
#   Wine 2.18 -> 2.22 (to avoid multiple versions installed. Perhaps 3.0.3 would work fine too).

[ "$PLAYONLINUX" = "" ] && exit 0
source "$PLAYONLINUX/lib/sources"

TITLE="The Elder Scrolls 4 - Oblivion"
PREFIX="TheElderScrolls4_Oblivion"
WORKING_WINE_VERSION="2.22"
GAME_VMS="128"

# Starting the script
POL_GetSetupImages "http://files.playonlinux.com/resources/setups/oblivion/top.jpg" "http://files.playonlinux.com/resources/setups/oblivion/left.jpg" "$TITLE"
POL_SetupWindow_Init

# Starting debugging API
POL_Debug_Init

POL_SetupWindow_presentation "$TITLE" "2K Games" "http://www.elderscrolls.com/games/oblivion_overview.htm" "GNU_Raziel" "$PREFIX"

# Setting prefix path
POL_Wine_SelectPrefix "$PREFIX"

# Downloading wine if necessary and creating prefix
POL_System_SetArch "x86"
POL_Wine_PrefixCreate "$WORKING_WINE_VERSION"

# Choose between DVD and Digital Download version
POL_SetupWindow_InstallMethod "DVD,STEAM,LOCAL"

# Installing mandatory dependencies
if [ "$INSTALL_METHOD" == "STEAM" ]; then
        POL_Call POL_Install_steam
fi

# Asking about memory size of graphic card
POL_SetupWindow_VMS $GAME_VMS

# Set Graphic Card information keys for wine
POL_Wine_SetVideoDriver

if [ "$INSTALL_METHOD" == "STEAM" ]; then
        POL_SetupWindow_menu "$(eval_gettext 'Which edition do you have?')" "$TITLE" "Game of the Year~Game of the Year Deluxe Edition" "~"
        if [ "$APP_ANSWER" == "Game of the Year" ]; then
                STEAM_ID="22330"
        else
                STEAM_ID="900883"
        fi

        # Mandatory pre-install fix for steam
        POL_Call POL_Install_steam_flags "$STEAM_ID"

        # Shortcut done before install for steam version
        POL_Shortcut "steam.exe" "$TITLE" "$TITLE.png" "steam://rungameid/22330" "Game;RolePlaying;"
        POL_Shortcut "steam.exe" "Steam ($TITLE)" "" "" "Game;"
fi

# Begin game installation
if [ "$INSTALL_METHOD" == "DVD" ]; then
        # Asking for CDROM and checking if it's correct one
        POL_SetupWindow_message "$(eval_gettext 'Please insert game media into your disk drive\nif not already done.')" "$TITLE"
        POL_SetupWindow_cdrom
        POL_SetupWindow_check_cdrom "OblivionLauncher.exe"
        POL_Wine start /unix "$CDROM/setup.exe"
        POL_Wine_WaitExit "$TITLE"
elif [ "$INSTALL_METHOD" == "STEAM" ]; then
        # Steam install
        POL_SetupWindow_message "$(eval_gettext 'When $TITLE download by Steam is finished, do NOT click on Play.\n\nClose COMPLETELY the Steam interface, \nso that the installation script can continue')" "$TITLE"
        cd "$WINEPREFIX/drive_c/$PROGRAMFILES/Steam"
        POL_Wine start /unix "steam.exe" steam://install/$STEAM_ID
        POL_Wine_WaitExit "$TITLE"
else
        # Asking then installing DDV of the game
        cd $HOME
        POL_SetupWindow_browse "$(eval_gettext 'Please select the setup file to run:')" "$TITLE"
        SETUP_EXE="$APP_ANSWER"
        POL_Wine start /unix "$SETUP_EXE"
        POL_Wine_WaitExit "$TITLE"
fi

# Install d3dx9 and directmusic for optimal gaming experience
POL_Call POL_Install_d3dx9 # Otherwise game will not run
POL_Call POL_Install_directmusic # Otherwise music will not play

# Setting mandatory game modifications
#GAME_PATH=`find $WINEPREFIX -name "OblivionLauncher.exe" | sed s/OblivionLauncher.exe//g`
#cd "$GAME_PATH"
#mv "Oblivion_default.ini" "Oblivion_default.ini.save"
#cat "Oblivion_default.ini.save" | sed s/bForce1XShaders=1/bForce1XShaders=0/g | sed s/bSaveOnInteriorExteriorSwitch=1/bSaveOnInteriorExteriorSwitch=0/g | sed s/bUseWaterShader=1/bUseWaterShader=0/g > "Oblivion_default.ini"

# Making shortcut
if [ "$INSTALL_METHOD" != "STEAM" ]; then
        POL_Shortcut "OblivionLauncher.exe" "$TITLE" "ElderScroll4_Oblivion.xpm" "" "Game;RolePlaying;"

        # Warning about update
        POL_SetupWindow_message "$(eval_gettext 'If you do not have "Shivering Isle" addon\n you must update this game before using it.')" "$TITLE"
fi

POL_SetupWindow_Close
exit 0

I have an improvement to propose.

I added POL Calls for installing d3dx9 for setting all neccessary dx9 calls and directmusic in order to be able to play with music.

Maybe calling d3dx9 component is a bit too much of an overhead but this way it worked for me with current wine 

Regards, Lazalatin

@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 #!/bin/bash
 # Date : (2010-09-06 14:00)
-# Last revision : (2012-04-21 21:00)
-# Wine version used : 1.3.1, 1.3.28, 1.5.28
-# Distribution used to test : Debian Testing x64 - Linux Mint Debian Edition x64
+# Last revision : (2017-10-14 12:00)
+# Wine version used : 1.3.1, 1.3.28, 1.5.28, 2.18
+# Distribution used to test : Debian Testing x64 - Linux Mint Debian Edition x64 - AntergOS KDE x64
 # Author : GNU_Raziel
 # Licence : Retail
 
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@
 
 TITLE="The Elder Scrolls 4 - Oblivion"
 PREFIX="TheElderScrolls4_Oblivion"
-WORKING_WINE_VERSION="1.5.28"
+WORKING_WINE_VERSION="2.18"
 GAME_VMS="128"
 
 # Starting the script
@@ -83,6 +83,10 @@
 	POL_Wine_WaitExit "$TITLE"
 fi
 
+# Install d3dx9 and directmusic for optimal gaming experience
+POL_Call POL_Install_d3dx9 # Otherwise game will not run
+POL_Call POL_Install_directmusic # Otherwise music will not play
+
 # Setting mandatory game modifications
 #GAME_PATH=`find $WINEPREFIX -name "OblivionLauncher.exe" | sed s/OblivionLauncher.exe//g`
 #cd "$GAME_PATH"

#!/bin/bash
# Date : (2010-09-06 14:00)
# Last revision : (2017-10-14 12:00)
# Wine version used : 1.3.1, 1.3.28, 1.5.28, 2.18
# Distribution used to test : Debian Testing x64 - Linux Mint Debian Edition x64 - AntergOS KDE x64
# Author : GNU_Raziel
# Licence : Retail

[ "$PLAYONLINUX" = "" ] && exit 0
source "$PLAYONLINUX/lib/sources"

TITLE="The Elder Scrolls 4 - Oblivion"
PREFIX="TheElderScrolls4_Oblivion"
WORKING_WINE_VERSION="2.18"
GAME_VMS="128"

# Starting the script
POL_GetSetupImages "http://files.playonlinux.com/resources/setups/oblivion/top.jpg" "http://files.playonlinux.com/resources/setups/oblivion/left.jpg" "$TITLE"
POL_SetupWindow_Init

# Starting debugging API
POL_Debug_Init

POL_SetupWindow_presentation "$TITLE" "2K Games" "http://www.elderscrolls.com/games/oblivion_overview.htm" "GNU_Raziel" "$PREFIX"

# Setting prefix path
POL_Wine_SelectPrefix "$PREFIX"

# Downloading wine if necessary and creating prefix
POL_System_SetArch "x86"
POL_Wine_PrefixCreate "$WORKING_WINE_VERSION"

# Choose between DVD and Digital Download version
POL_SetupWindow_InstallMethod "DVD,STEAM,LOCAL"

# Installing mandatory dependencies
if [ "$INSTALL_METHOD" == "STEAM" ]; then
        POL_Call POL_Install_steam
fi

# Asking about memory size of graphic card
POL_SetupWindow_VMS $GAME_VMS

# Set Graphic Card information keys for wine
POL_Wine_SetVideoDriver

if [ "$INSTALL_METHOD" == "STEAM" ]; then
        POL_SetupWindow_menu "$(eval_gettext 'Which edition do you have?')" "$TITLE" "Game of the Year~Game of the Year Deluxe Edition" "~"
        if [ "$APP_ANSWER" == "Game of the Year" ]; then
                STEAM_ID="22330"
        else
                STEAM_ID="900883"
        fi

        # Mandatory pre-install fix for steam
        POL_Call POL_Install_steam_flags "$STEAM_ID"

        # Shortcut done before install for steam version
        POL_Shortcut "steam.exe" "$TITLE" "$TITLE.png" "steam://rungameid/22330" "Game;RolePlaying;"
        POL_Shortcut "steam.exe" "Steam ($TITLE)" "" "" "Game;"
fi

# Begin game installation
if [ "$INSTALL_METHOD" == "DVD" ]; then
        # Asking for CDROM and checking if it's correct one
        POL_SetupWindow_message "$(eval_gettext 'Please insert game media into your disk drive\nif not already done.')" "$TITLE"
        POL_SetupWindow_cdrom
        POL_SetupWindow_check_cdrom "OblivionLauncher.exe"
        POL_Wine start /unix "$CDROM/setup.exe"
        POL_Wine_WaitExit "$TITLE"
elif [ "$INSTALL_METHOD" == "STEAM" ]; then
        # Steam install
        POL_SetupWindow_message "$(eval_gettext 'When $TITLE download by Steam is finished, do NOT click on Play.\n\nClose COMPLETELY the Steam interface, \nso that the installation script can continue')" "$TITLE"
        cd "$WINEPREFIX/drive_c/$PROGRAMFILES/Steam"
        POL_Wine start /unix "steam.exe" steam://install/$STEAM_ID
        POL_Wine_WaitExit "$TITLE"
else
        # Asking then installing DDV of the game
        cd $HOME
        POL_SetupWindow_browse "$(eval_gettext 'Please select the setup file to run:')" "$TITLE"
        SETUP_EXE="$APP_ANSWER"
        POL_Wine start /unix "$SETUP_EXE"
        POL_Wine_WaitExit "$TITLE"
fi

# Install d3dx9 and directmusic for optimal gaming experience
POL_Call POL_Install_d3dx9 # Otherwise game will not run
POL_Call POL_Install_directmusic # Otherwise music will not play

# Setting mandatory game modifications
#GAME_PATH=`find $WINEPREFIX -name "OblivionLauncher.exe" | sed s/OblivionLauncher.exe//g`
#cd "$GAME_PATH"
#mv "Oblivion_default.ini" "Oblivion_default.ini.save"
#cat "Oblivion_default.ini.save" | sed s/bForce1XShaders=1/bForce1XShaders=0/g | sed s/bSaveOnInteriorExteriorSwitch=1/bSaveOnInteriorExteriorSwitch=0/g | sed s/bUseWaterShader=1/bUseWaterShader=0/g > "Oblivion_default.ini"

# Making shortcut
if [ "$INSTALL_METHOD" != "STEAM" ]; then
        POL_Shortcut "OblivionLauncher.exe" "$TITLE" "ElderScroll4_Oblivion.xpm" "" "Game;RolePlaying;"

        # Warning about update
        POL_SetupWindow_message "$(eval_gettext 'If you do not have "Shivering Isle" addon\n you must update this game before using it.')" "$TITLE"
fi

POL_SetupWindow_Close
exit 0

Actually, this program ran for a couple years, with Nehrim and a medium modded version before that. Then I decided to reinstall a new version for a new mod. Had it working right up until yesterday. A bad mod crapped my installation. tried to save it...couldn't

Tonight, I reinstalled it all again. But I can't get it to start anymore. At all. 

I tried several times, several versions, several components, according to help on the internets. I removed --purged then reinstalled playonlinux. I reinstalled wine (which wasn't even really installed (?)).

I tried doing just the most basic possible installation: craps. It freezes right from the start. 

Is there a more complete way to wipe clean my installation so some sneaky crappy configuration file isn't spoiling everything ? I'm about to reinstall my whole system! (ubuntu 14.04)

I really love this game, but i'm not ready to get a new laptop just yet.

Thanks!

It appears to work well on Ubuntu 14.04 64-bit with no configuration... Good job.

It runs well but game shortcut doesn't work for Steam deluxe version. Deluxe version has to be run using  steam://rungameid/22330 as well.

@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@
 	POL_Call POL_Install_steam_flags "$STEAM_ID"
 
 	# Shortcut done before install for steam version
-	POL_Shortcut "steam.exe" "$TITLE" "$TITLE.png" "steam://rungameid/$STEAM_ID" "Game;RolePlaying;"
+	POL_Shortcut "steam.exe" "$TITLE" "$TITLE.png" "steam://rungameid/22330" "Game;RolePlaying;"
 	POL_Shortcut "steam.exe" "Steam ($TITLE)" "" "" "Game;"
 fi
 

#!/bin/bash
# Date : (2010-09-06 14:00)
# Last revision : (2012-04-21 21:00)
# Wine version used : 1.3.1, 1.3.28, 1.5.28
# Distribution used to test : Debian Testing x64 - Linux Mint Debian Edition x64
# Author : GNU_Raziel
# Licence : Retail

[ "$PLAYONLINUX" = "" ] && exit 0
source "$PLAYONLINUX/lib/sources"

TITLE="The Elder Scrolls 4 - Oblivion"
PREFIX="TheElderScrolls4_Oblivion"
WORKING_WINE_VERSION="1.5.28"
GAME_VMS="128"

# Starting the script
POL_GetSetupImages "http://files.playonlinux.com/resources/setups/oblivion/top.jpg" "http://files.playonlinux.com/resources/setups/oblivion/left.jpg" "$TITLE"
POL_SetupWindow_Init

# Starting debugging API
POL_Debug_Init

POL_SetupWindow_presentation "$TITLE" "2K Games" "http://www.elderscrolls.com/games/oblivion_overview.htm" "GNU_Raziel" "$PREFIX"

# Setting prefix path
POL_Wine_SelectPrefix "$PREFIX"

# Downloading wine if necessary and creating prefix
POL_System_SetArch "x86"
POL_Wine_PrefixCreate "$WORKING_WINE_VERSION"

# Choose between DVD and Digital Download version
POL_SetupWindow_InstallMethod "DVD,STEAM,LOCAL"

# Installing mandatory dependencies
if [ "$INSTALL_METHOD" == "STEAM" ]; then
        POL_Call POL_Install_steam
fi

# Asking about memory size of graphic card
POL_SetupWindow_VMS $GAME_VMS

# Set Graphic Card information keys for wine
POL_Wine_SetVideoDriver

if [ "$INSTALL_METHOD" == "STEAM" ]; then
        POL_SetupWindow_menu "$(eval_gettext 'Which edition do you have?')" "$TITLE" "Game of the Year~Game of the Year Deluxe Edition" "~"
        if [ "$APP_ANSWER" == "Game of the Year" ]; then
                STEAM_ID="22330"
        else
                STEAM_ID="900883"
        fi

        # Mandatory pre-install fix for steam
        POL_Call POL_Install_steam_flags "$STEAM_ID"

        # Shortcut done before install for steam version
        POL_Shortcut "steam.exe" "$TITLE" "$TITLE.png" "steam://rungameid/22330" "Game;RolePlaying;"
        POL_Shortcut "steam.exe" "Steam ($TITLE)" "" "" "Game;"
fi

# Begin game installation
if [ "$INSTALL_METHOD" == "DVD" ]; then
        # Asking for CDROM and checking if it's correct one
        POL_SetupWindow_message "$(eval_gettext 'Please insert game media into your disk drive\nif not already done.')" "$TITLE"
        POL_SetupWindow_cdrom
        POL_SetupWindow_check_cdrom "OblivionLauncher.exe"
        POL_Wine start /unix "$CDROM/setup.exe"
        POL_Wine_WaitExit "$TITLE"
elif [ "$INSTALL_METHOD" == "STEAM" ]; then
        # Steam install
        POL_SetupWindow_message "$(eval_gettext 'When $TITLE download by Steam is finished, do NOT click on Play.\n\nClose COMPLETELY the Steam interface, \nso that the installation script can continue')" "$TITLE"
        cd "$WINEPREFIX/drive_c/$PROGRAMFILES/Steam"
        POL_Wine start /unix "steam.exe" steam://install/$STEAM_ID
        POL_Wine_WaitExit "$TITLE"
else
        # Asking then installing DDV of the game
        cd $HOME
        POL_SetupWindow_browse "$(eval_gettext 'Please select the setup file to run:')" "$TITLE"
        SETUP_EXE="$APP_ANSWER"
        POL_Wine start /unix "$SETUP_EXE"
        POL_Wine_WaitExit "$TITLE"
fi

# Setting mandatory game modifications
#GAME_PATH=`find $WINEPREFIX -name "OblivionLauncher.exe" | sed s/OblivionLauncher.exe//g`
#cd "$GAME_PATH"
#mv "Oblivion_default.ini" "Oblivion_default.ini.save"
#cat "Oblivion_default.ini.save" | sed s/bForce1XShaders=1/bForce1XShaders=0/g | sed s/bSaveOnInteriorExteriorSwitch=1/bSaveOnInteriorExteriorSwitch=0/g | sed s/bUseWaterShader=1/bUseWaterShader=0/g > "Oblivion_default.ini"

# Making shortcut
if [ "$INSTALL_METHOD" != "STEAM" ]; then
        POL_Shortcut "OblivionLauncher.exe" "$TITLE" "ElderScroll4_Oblivion.xpm" "" "Game;RolePlaying;"

        # Warning about update
        POL_SetupWindow_message "$(eval_gettext 'If you do not have "Shivering Isle" addon\n you must update this game before using it.')" "$TITLE"
fi

POL_SetupWindow_Close
exit 0