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I want to learn how to script things in Skyrim. Where do I start?


Eidius

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Hello all,

 

I want to learn how to do scripting and I have a lot I want to do.

I have heard terms like SKSE, widgets, papyrus and since using the creationkit I have noticed some options to add 'scripts' as well, can you guys clarify how all of these play hand in hand together? Are they all different things or are they just part of a large system?

 

So since simply googling these terms seems to confuse the hell out of me further is there a step by step guide of what these things are and how to use them to create the scripts I need for the gameplay that I want?

 

Thanks!

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From what you're saying you seem to be pretty clueless, so don't expect that you can go ahead and "script a bunch of stuff" after watching a few tutorials.

 

papyrus is the script language used for skyrim.

 

 

I'd look for beginners scripting tutorials + look at scripts from simple mods that do simple things.

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Don't try to script ANYTHING big until you've learned the stuff.

 

http://www.creationkit.com/Category:Tutorials

http://www.creationkit.com/Category:Papyrus

 

Read both. If you still want to keep learning, see the below.

 

This is how you use SKSE scripts:

http://skyrimmw.weebly.com/skyrim-modding/common-modding-questions-skyrim-modding-tutorial

 

(See very bottom)

 

This is how you make MCMs:

https://github.com/schlangster/skyui/wiki/MCM-Quickstart

 

This is how you make widget bars:

https://github.com/schlangster/skyui/wiki/Mardoxx_Sandbox

 

Widgets not made with SkyUI widget bars are incredibly difficult, tedious, and require usage of Flash and such. You won't be doing those anytime soon.

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Keep a screen cleaner handy and a fresh supply of spare keyboards and mice.

Because papyrus scripting sucks donkey doodle and will push you wits to their end with it's unwritten learning curve.

Even if you have a basic understanding scripting in other languages.

 

Screen cleaner is for wiping the spit of rage off your monitor.

If your spitting at the screen in fury, you can guess what spare keyboards and mice are for :)

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Keep a screen cleaner handy and a fresh supply of spare keyboards and mice.

Because papyrus scripting sucks donkey doodle and will push you wits to their end with it's unwritten learning curve.

Even if you have a basic understanding scripting in other languages.

 

Screen cleaner is for wiping the spit of rage off your monitor.

If your spitting at the screen in fury, you can guess what spare keyboards and mice are for :smile:

 

What about sharp or flammable object? do I need to get rid of those as well? :tongue:

Btw, what are modder rules regarding codes? Can I just rewrite (not copy) some else's code if it does exactly as I want?

 

Codes like take player possessions and put them in a box and etc?

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