Name: Deus Mons Version: .71 Date: 3/1/2012 Category: Abobes Author(s): ElDiabs [IMG]http://www.lightalivephotography.com/img/s3/v39/p979545291-4.jpg[/IMG] I don't normally ask for my files to be endorsed, but if you enjoyed this, take a moment to click the thumbs up button in your download history. In fact, how about endorsing every file you have used and enjoyed on the Nexus?? It's actually easier then installing the mod itself. However, the choice is yours. Have fun! Remember to back up your saves, just in case. You never know... Please read the description before asking questions about bugs or issues you are having. Check the known issues/bugs section below for possible solutions. For people having the building fade into view, please see bugs section below. Also, this is a Nexus only mod, omitting translations to a point. I would prefer you put the translation on the Nexus though, but it is not required. Thank you. Recommended ============= [url=http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=10361]Just In Time Lighting[/url] Please take the time to endorse this mod. Without it I would not have been able to do the dynamic lighting in such a way. He also gave me the script to keep mannequins from floating. -I used [url=http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=11650]Jasmin ENB Real Cinema[/url] for many of the screenshots. I like the cinematic effect for screens. Not my personal preference for gameplay, but still worth checking out. [url=http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=11370]Spouses Can Live Everywhere[/url] [url=http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=9504]Followers Can Relax[/url] [url=http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=10652]Wandering Dupe Mannequin Fix[/url] [url=http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=9131]Female Mannequins[/url] [url=http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=10216]House Decorations[/url] I also HIGHLY recommend using [url=http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=1840]Wrye Bash[/url] and [url=http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=6]BOSS[/url] to help in reducing mod conflicts. You'll be amazed at how well your game will function after using these. Description =========== A fairly large and detailed player stronghold. Check screenshots if you need a reason to download this. Why such a ridiculously spacious castle you may ask? Because. Next mod will be a boathouse/pirate lair of sorts...why again? Because! Location ======== Deus Mons is located atop a peak south of the Throat of the World. However, I recommend you first head to Vilemyr Inn in Ivarstead and look for a book in one of the rooms. No quest attached, so it is not necessary, but it provides a bit of a backstory. [IMG]http://www.lightalivephotography.com/img/s3/v39/p946064642-3.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.lightalivephotography.com/img/s3/v39/p839733799-2.jpg[/IMG] Details ======= Take down a powerful dragon to obtain the key to Deus Mons. [IMG]http://www.lightalivephotography.com/img/s11/v28/p896859787-3.jpg[/IMG] Hall of Heroes and Gods [IMG]http://www.lightalivephotography.com/img/s3/v45/p786097253-2.jpg[/IMG] Enjoy the Underfalls [IMG]http://www.lightalivephotography.com/img/s11/v35/p811230662-2.jpg[/IMG] Garden In the Overfalls [IMG]http://www.lightalivephotography.com/img/s11/v29/p854009704-2.jpg[/IMG] Pool area..ish [IMG]http://www.lightalivephotography.com/img/s3/v45/p822281484-2.jpg[/IMG] Check out the screens page for plenty more. Future Plans =========== Another modder has agreed to add a recruitment system for adding NPCs to the location. So for those that want more life in their homes, there you go. The servants quarters has already been added as I don't think that breaks the story any. Obviously the nobleman who was going to live here before he was offed and intended on having servants and/or guards..makes sense. Just having NPCs hanging around in there while you kill a dragon outside would be seriously lame. It's why I believe a hiring quest similar to that of the blades recruitment quest would work perfectly. So it is coming, but it's going to be built by a modder more talented than I. He said he'll start on it Wednesday, but I know he is very busy with work right now. It'll be out eventually and fit the backstory. Install ====== 1. Use NMM to install. Esm and esp should automatically activate once installed. 2. Manually install contents of archive in Skyrim/Data folder. Uninstall ========= Make sure to save outside of the cell being uninstalled. This has been common practice since Fallout 3. If you save inside of a cell and uninstall the mod controlling that cell , all manner of oddness will most definitely occur. 1. Use NMM 2. Delete the book pic textures (textures/ElDiabs), scripts, .esp and .esm files from your Skyrim/Data folder. Upgrade ======= Back up your saves. There are known bugs with upgrading mods...unfortunately. I try to have a working and complete mod first time around, but some people make decent suggestions worth implementing. Keep this in mind when upgrading to a newer esp. Make sure to save outside of the cell being upgraded. This has been common practice since Fallout 3. If you save inside of a cell and upgrade the mod controlling that cell , all manner of oddness will most definitely occur. 1. Unless otherwise stated in the download description, uninstall old version with NMM and install and activate new version...easy stuff. Updates may just be overwrites and not require the entire mod to be uninstalled first. 2. Manually remove old esm and esp files from Skyrim/Data folder. Install new ones. Incompatibility =============== For future use. Please report any you find. Known Issues or Bugs ==================== -Structure fades into view...looking a bit odd. Quick solution: Face away from the building, save the game and quit. Reload and turn around. Building should be there. For those with a decent computer: BACKUP and then open your Skyrim.ini. Under [General] change ugrids to 7 (see below example). REMEMBER that changing ugrids affects save games and you will need to consult the tutorials at [url=http://donotargue.com/cfg-makers/skyrim]Do Not Argue[/url] to revert things. [General] uGridsToLoad=7 -Critter spawns (butterflies, dragonflies, etc) may not respawn. If anyone knows of a simple solution, please contact me. -Lower end machines may experience lag or performance issues in some areas. Also, random lag may accur in interior sections. I've had this with many mods. Solution is to save, exit, and reload. Works every time. -Horse will probably spawn in weird places...if anyone can fix this, let me know. -Will be dark for some enb setting and realistic lighting users. I built this according to the bethesda lighting, which is quite nice in my opinion. Download one of the light placement mods floating about and light the place up to your tastes. I won't be adding more lights. I did test it with [url=http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=11650]Jasmin ENB[/url] and it looked really good, except for the fx above some statues and in the pool. -Dragon clips through objects. Dragons clip through objects in the vanilla game as well. Dragon also likes to dive bomb you off of bridge. Sort of funny actually...I fell to my death twice when fighting him. Dragon may also decide to orbit. Shout the bastard down! -Upon first entering into living quarters cell, mannequins and weapon racks may behave strangely. Simply leave the cell and re-enter. If lights act odd, do this as well. Should not be necessary though. History ======= v0.71 Added scripts to keep mannequins from floating - all credit to deamonjax, the creator of just in time lighting Fixed missing columns in exterior Added additional lighting near azura Redesigned forge area. Old forge was acting odd for some and was boring anyway. Here's something a little different. v0.7 Please be aware this update may alter things drastically. I edited the esm file in TESVSnip and Wrye Bash. Wrye Smash may give you a warning about the esm file. It is fine, just click ok when it pops up. Fixed save game crashes! Thanks madriel222 and the others who sent me their save games. Fixed lod on platforms below talos statues outside. Added dragon priest masks to armory. Added collision to statue in hall. Added animal parts container. Added servant quarters. Added additional weapon display cases. Added roombounds to living quarters in an attempt to reduce lag. Extended a small area to make this work. Fixed fireplace lights when going through portal. Another lighting controller. More lights. v.62 Fixes exterior gap near main hall entrance by bridge. Removes current in water...forgot to do that. Redid navmesh near stairs in living quarters. v.61 Fixed ingots in vault chests...gah Removed loot list from safes. All containers in the game have been set to no respawn since release...no worries. Added unobtrusive 'portals' of a sort. Connect Under and Overfalls as well as Overfalls and Living Quarters. Removed alchemy table in Underfalls. Left benches in case people want to populate them with clutter from other mods. Added this description to a txt file to the archive for downloading. v.6 Fixed exterior worldspace navmesh across bridge and into main hall. Fixed navmesh in Underfalls. Fixed some rocks outside not properly displaying. Added navmesh to top tower. Added a bedroom door and some treasure chests to Vault. v0.55 Removed Full LOD setting from portions of structure that refuse to accept said command resulting in them not being visible. See bug list for solution to keeping structure from fading into view. v0.5 Initial Release Tools Used ========== Creation Kit 7-Zip - http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=15579 Readme Generator - http://HammondsLegacy.com/obmm/tools_readme_generator1.asp My other player homes: [url=http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=9904]Ranger Ridge[/url] [IMG]http://www.lightalivephotography.com/img/s11/v36/p920078971-3.jpg[/IMG] [url=http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=9064]Domus Dementis[/url] [IMG]http://www.lightalivephotography.com/img/s3/v44/p990809500-3.jpg[/IMG] [url=http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=8197]Dragonsreach Hideout[/url] Assassin [IMG]http://www.lightalivephotography.com/img/s11/v35/p861080018-3.jpg[/IMG] Nightingale/Thief [IMG]http://www.lightalivephotography.com/img/s11/v35/p545306029-3.jpg[/IMG]