Quirkyblonde

but...but...it's PRETTY! Seriously though, I'll work up a patch with less flora for weaker systems. However, these gardens all decorate the alchemy lab and serve the dual purpose of providing ingredients as well as being pretty. They're functional too. :)

Good news - EXCITING news! NPC whiz-kid slygothmog is going to create some staff for the retreat! I won't give away anything else just yet, but it's going to be AWESOME! ^_^ Here's a look at some more of the gardens. :) Vegetable Garden: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v385/coreinha/Oblivion%20Screenshots/ScreenShot220.jpg Flower Garden: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v385/coreinha/Oblivion%20Screenshots/ScreenShot217.jpg Oblivion Garden: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v385/coreinha/Oblivion%20Screenshots/ScreenShot219.jpg

yes, that's exactly what I mean. The ingredient jars were originally only available for the main vanilla ingredients. There weren't even jars for the dark ingredients. I can see now that more have been added. Hooray! ^_^ I just find them to be much more aesthetically appealing than plain old jars. :)

you mean this? http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=16308

no, neither. A "labeled" container. As in the label is in the texture. LIke here: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=3461 These jars have a "label" on the texture it self, as well as are already designated with labels for their specific ingredient.

yeah, I know, but I want ones with cool textures if I can find them, similar to the ingredient Jars. I'm not real great at re-texturing, I try to stick to small changes.

lol, it's pretty massive, but it's also mostly under ground beneath Niben Bay.

I'm not even sure if such a thing exists, but is anyone out there aware of some ingredient jars, boxes, containers of some sort that are pre-made for modders and include SI ingredients? Yeah, I could make my own but I don't wanna take the time to do it if I can find some pre-made ones. I don't care what they look like. :)

Thank you all for your wonderful comments and compliments! ^_^ Here's a look at some of the planter boxes I've been working on. Pretty pretty! And pretty useful! :) :) Still working on that mage's tower...it's tedious and boring, but slowly but surely I'm getting there. Mostly I just have to do pathing and the quest work now. :) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v385/coreinha/Oblivion%20Screenshots/ScreenShot205.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v385/coreinha/Oblivion%20Screenshots/ScreenShot206.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v385/coreinha/Oblivion%20Screenshots/ScreenShot207.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v385/coreinha/Oblivion%20Screenshots/ScreenShot209.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v385/coreinha/Oblivion%20Screenshots/ScreenShot211.jpg May I just point out that the rice is actually planted in water, since that is how it really grows! :) (everyone always forgets that, lol)

More Maps! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v385/coreinha/Oblivion%20Screenshots/ScreenShot199.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v385/coreinha/Oblivion%20Screenshots/Screenshot197.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v385/coreinha/Oblivion%20Screenshots/ScreenShot194.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v385/coreinha/Oblivion%20Screenshots/ScreenShot201.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v385/coreinha/Oblivion%20Screenshots/ScreenShot202.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v385/coreinha/Oblivion%20Screenshots/ScreenShot203.jpg

A few more screenies for ya! Kitchen: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v385/coreinha/ScreenShot186.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v385/coreinha/ScreenShot187.jpg Living Room: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v385/coreinha/ScreenShot185.jpg Display Armory: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v385/coreinha/ScreenShot189.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v385/coreinha/ScreenShot190.jpg

Thank you! ^_^

I just had a thought (and no it didn't hurt, lol). If you would like a look at the screenshots for the mod, here's the thread: http://www.thenexusforums.com/index.php?/topic/237308-a-first-look/

more screenshots as more and more areas are completed. The storage area and the display room I have declared officially finished (for the intitial release, anyways). The living area and bath houses are almost completed, and the main entry level is very nearly done as well. The majority of the work to be done lies in the alchemy lab...and I'm dreading it (FYI), lol. Anyways, here's a look at the completed display area: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v385/coreinha/Oblivion%20Screenshots/ScreenShot181-1.jpg There are nearly a dozen more pedestals that are empty just out of sight of the camera, those are for mannequins if you use them....or other stuff if you don't. I'm considering creating an optional add-on with more small display cases on those pedestals if you don't want mannequins. Now a glimpse of the Bathhouse: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v385/coreinha/Oblivion%20Screenshots/ScreenShot1822.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v385/coreinha/Oblivion%20Screenshots/ScreenShot183.jpg I'm still tweaking the lighting - it's a work in progress, so be patient. :) There are lots of plants in here, it's going to be a very soothing, relaxing environment for your little digital person, lol. And here's a look at the actual location of the Retreat. It's located on an island I've named Crescent Isle, that I "built" myself. :) It doesn't interfere with any mods that I know of. If you know of any mods that may interfere with this location, please let me know. :) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v385/coreinha/Oblivion%20Screenshots/ScreenShot184.jpg It's a little over two weeks until I release the mod, so keep the comments and ideas coming! :)

I've often had the same longing. Such a thing would be far beyond my skill level.

y'know, I have that problem too. Not sure why they do that. It's kinda...weird.

that's the solution I'm leaning toward as well. :) Thanks Ub3rman!

lol, okay here's a smaller sticker: http://www.dack.com/images/weblog/i-voted.gif

sure! http://www.dfl38.org/graphics/iVoted.gif There you go! :)

I'm working on a display area for a house mod, and I'm curious to see how many people use Reznod's mannequins. At the present time, I've set up areas for the mannequin's to be placed if you so choose, but am not making them part of the mod. If enough people use Reznod's mannequins, I may change that. So please vote and comment, I'd like to make my mod as useful as possible for people. :)

Someone told me how to do this once, and I've completely forgotten. How do I convert an .esp into an .esm? And if I do so, is that all I will need to include with a released mod?

Here's some screenies of a couple of new areas I'm working on, I' m sure you're tired of seeing the same old stuff. The bathing house: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v385/coreinha/ScreenShot1793.jpg And the Mages Tower: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v385/coreinha/ScreenShot1785.jpg The bath house is above ground, and will feature lush greenery and soothing candle light. This is the only part of the Retreat that is above ground, aside from the stables. The mages tower was originally intended to be a duplicate council room for the emperor (remember this is his retreat), and was converted to a mages tower for your convenience. It will feature gardens with all the plants you could possibly need, organized storage for ingredients, potions and poisons, and lots of helpful books, including a book written by myself that lists the ingredients for many useful potions and poisons.

I'm making up for lost time here, I've had these screenies ready for over a week but haven't had the time to do the post work and put them up here. Anyways, here's a more detailed look at the storage room. Trust me, you want this mod if only for that storage room. All containers, except the trash barrel, are non-respawning. Anyways, here's some screenies with everything labeled. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v385/coreinha/Oblivion%20Screenshots/ScreenShot182.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v385/coreinha/Oblivion%20Screenshots/ScreenShot181.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v385/coreinha/Oblivion%20Screenshots/ScreenShot180.jpg EDIT: The jewelry box labeled: paperwork is for Magic Scrolls. And I didn't take the time to label each of the weapons storage boxes, but there's one for each type of weapons - claymore, longsword, shortsword, etc., both enchanted and non-enchanted. In the non-enchanted Staves box there are some blank staves that you can enchant yourself. :) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v385/coreinha/Oblivion%20Screenshots/ScreenShot179.jpg

A few more screenshots for you - some exteriors and interiors. Enjoy! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v385/coreinha/Oblivion%20Screenshots/ScreenShot177.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v385/coreinha/Oblivion%20Screenshots/ScreenShot176.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v385/coreinha/Oblivion%20Screenshots/ScreenShot173.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v385/coreinha/Oblivion%20Screenshots/ScreenShot171.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v385/coreinha/Oblivion%20Screenshots/ScreenShot170.jpg

Whew! I know it's been awhile since I put up some more screenies for your viewing pleasure, but rest assured I've been hard at work. The mod is officially scheduled for release on Halloween, October 31. That's my treat for you, no tricks! ^_^ Here's a couple of screenshots to whet your appetite: A lovely outdoor garden: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v385/coreinha/Oblivion%20Screenshots/ScreenShot168.jpg