[LE] An alternate end to Carius Falx Quest [with companion]

[nanacat]

Hi (apologies about getting name out of order),

I dont know if anyone else felt sick when they had to off General Falx Carius during March of The Dead. I felt he didnt deserve to be offed like that since he obviously was suffering from ptsd and shock from being resurrected. I would like an alternative ending where the dragonborn manages to restrain him, takes him to an alternative location and through various checks gets him calmed down (like an intervention). Afterwards, he becomes a follower (heck, make him marriageable). It would be cool if he had custom dialogue he gave about the world around him, even if he was silent. It probably would be too much to ask to give him a touch up too

Ive seen more complicated mods on nexus so this shouldnt be a problem for someone who knows what they are doing. Im not a modder, otherwise I would do it. (And this would be for LE).

 

Hope someone takes notice of this.

Cheers,

nanacat

Edited March 29, 2022 by nanacat

[HysteriaSkull]

Creating a mod like the one you're envisioning would indeed be a significant undertaking, but it's certainly within the realm of possibility for experienced modders, especially those familiar with Skyrim's creation toolkit. Let's break down the various components of your idea and how a modder might approach them:

1. Alternative Ending to March of The Dead

a. Scripting an Alternative Path

Restraining Falx Carius: The modder would need to script an alternative path where, instead of killing General Falx Carius, the player can restrain him. This would likely involve creating new dialogue options and scripting new actions for the player and Falx Carius.

Intervention Scene: After restraining him, an intervention scene would be scripted where the player can interact with Falx Carius to calm him down. This would require creating new dialogue and potentially new animations or scenes.

b. Character Development

PTSD and Shock: To portray Falx Carius as someone suffering from PTSD and shock, the modder might need to create custom animations, facial expressions, and dialogue lines to reflect his mental state.

Healing Process: The modder would need to script a healing process where Falx Carius gradually recovers from his trauma. This could involve a series of quests or events where the player helps him heal.

2. Falx Carius as a Follower

a. Follower Mechanics

Follower AI: The modder would need to develop a custom follower AI for Falx Carius, allowing him to follow the player, engage in combat, and interact with the environment.

Custom Dialogue: Creating custom dialogue for Falx Carius would involve writing new lines and potentially recording new voice lines (or using text-based dialogue if voice acting is not possible).

b. Marriage Option

Marriage Mechanics: To make Falx Carius marriageable, the modder would need to add him to the potential spouses faction and create custom marriage dialogue and scenes.

3. Visual Touch-Up

Character Model: Giving Falx Carius a visual touch-up could involve creating new textures, meshes, or even a completely new character model to reflect his changed state.

Animations: New animations might be created to give Falx Carius unique gestures, expressions, and movements.

4. Testing and Debugging

Testing: Before releasing the mod, extensive testing would be required to ensure compatibility with the base game and other mods, and to debug any issues that arise.

Debugging: The modder would need to fix any bugs and issues identified during testing to ensure a smooth and immersive experience for players.

5. Distribution

Distribution: Once the mod is complete, it would be distributed through platforms like Nexus Mods, with a version specifically for Skyrim Legendary Edition (LE).

Community Engagement: The modder might engage with the community to gather feedback and make further improvements to the mod based on player suggestions.

6. Collaboration

Collaboration: Given the complexity of this mod, the modder might collaborate with other modders to divide the work and bring different skills to the project.

It sounds like a rich and rewarding storyline that would add depth to Falx Carius' character and offer players a more nuanced and empathetic approach to his narrative. It would definitely be a valuable contribution to the Skyrim modding community!