VonDarkness Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 I recently created a (working BETA) Netch follower using some basic scripts/tutorial from DarkFox127 the other day.Netch located here: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/49690/?However... I would like to give it a unique flavor instead of being just another generic and boring animal companion. So I am seeking knowledge on how to go about making custom saddle bags and or attaching a pack to my netch companion in order to give it a bit more of a unique look (custom skin?, models? Textures? Not exactly sure what I need in order to do that).Another idea I had was to go about designing a quest and plot for it, but regrettably because of my newness to modding, I do not currently know how to do this. If someone could help point me in the right direction to some tutorials and what tools I'll need to implement my ideas, that would be really really appreciated. (I assume I'm going to need photoshop at least right?).Also I apologize for my complete ignorance. Modders are really awesome at what they do and I would really like to learn so I can make things that maybe they will also enjoy.Thank you for your consideration and advice.~A humble noob looking for help; V.D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonDude1029 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 We'll I currently don't have the time to partner with you on this, though I love the idea. I would be happy to help you though! Not trying to be arrogant, but I know the CK and Papyrus like the back of my hand. I know how to do texturing too (I'm just not that skilled at making textures look good :P ). The area where I can't help you are NIFs (making meshes). I know how to work them with the CK and I know some modelling with Blender, but I can't stand working with NIFs. Do not apologize for your ignorance, everyone starts somewhere! Actually your Nexus page looks extremely good for a beginner modder. Like I mean extremely good! Not only that, your mod looks to be very well done too! Currently it's lacking in features, but that's where more experienced modders come in I guess. My question to you is: where do you want to start? I won't have the time (I'm swamped with work at the moment) to do anything for you, but I can tell you how to do it. So if you want to make some custom textures I can give you a detailed explanation of how to make them and get them in the CK for squishy :P I cannot really help with actually drawing/editing the textures. The big issue may be your main feature, saddle bags. I know how to get some of these on squishy, but I won't be much help making saddle bag models or working NIFs. Some other modder is going to need to step in and help you with modelling (and I can't find anything for tutorials on modelling past editing armour pieces). Quest and plot are simple and I'll be happy to help with that too :) PM me with where you want to start (which feature, preferably not saddlebags, sorry) and I'll give you the knowledge of how :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VonDarkness Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 Thank you for offering to help me! I sent you a PM, don't worry about doing things for me, I have a lot of free time until February so I can practice often. As for the page, It was hell trying to figure out which BB codes worked and which didn't lmao. I couldn't find an updated list of them anywhere :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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