Giddyup Buttercup Companion Troubles

[Flowerguy360]

Hey There,

 

So, first, let me throw the downloadable link at you.

 

That link will let you take what I have done so far and hopefully you can tell me what I am doing wrong.

 

I have made two versions of the Giddyup Buttercup Companion: One using Dogmeat's NIF information and Skeleton, and the other using the RadStag NIF information and Skeleton. The link above contains all of the files involved for both versions in their respective Data directories.

 

The Dogmeat version does not crash the CK, and it renders in the CK, but with the wrong texture. If I load my game into a different cell than Buttercup, and then enter the open world cell near Buttercup, I get a CTD. If I load my game into the same cell where Buttercup spawns, I do not get a CTD, but Buttercup is invisible.

 

The RadStag version crashes the CK when I try to do anything that involves changing the model. I also get a CTD when I try to load my game. This is the more problematic version, but I think it would also be the most immersive/accurate one for a robotic horse.

 

I still get my main menu screen with both versions.

 

Obviously I've done something wrong in the NIF. My best guess is that there are remaining NiNode references to SubTriShapes that are no longer there, or that there is simply a compatibility issue with the skeletons.

 

This is my first mod. I know nothing of NifSkope. I have been using tutorials extensively, and I think as far as these things go my NIFs are pretty clean. But following directions does not give the clarity of understanding.

 

I am hopeful that this is where you come in.

 

Any help at all would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

 

Addendum:

 

With Invisible Buttercup, the Talk option displays but nothing happens upon attempting to use it, and while Buttercup does aid you in battle if nearby, I do not believe it follows you.

 

I have placed the Giddyup Buttercup Companion at the Slog, at the end of the road from Saugus Ironworks where you load from Fast Traveling to the Slog.

Edited May 21, 2016 by Flowerguy360