Eh, I survived retail A-life I can survive an imperfect one in a mod if it means no fanfic additions. They might be interesting for later playthroughs but I'd rather play something closer to the original vision. Actually, did they specify which version they're basing this on? Oblivion Lost had quite a few changes during development if I recall correctly, I'm curious which was the chosen one.

Anyway, as long as older versions are available it's fine. At least they aren't trying to justify those new changes as "lore accurate" and push them on everyone like a certain Skyrim modder who shall not be named, right? Please say yes.