SSE Help creating a custom spell

[NWilder97]

I just started getting into mods and I wanted to create one custom spell that I can't seem to find anywhere, I want to create a force field/bubble shield per say. Something similar to a bubble shield from Halo or Destiny if anyone has played either game. Basically have it as a spell similar to ward where you have to keep casting it but it creates a shield that no one can walk through or attack? I had a few ideas like transparent similar to ward or to go a bit crazy and create like a rock dome around you. Either way I was curious as to hard that would be, creating a brand new spell? I was hoping someone could possibly give me a push in the right direction on where I could find a tutorial on creating brand new custom spells cause all I seem to find is stuff like changing color of already in game spells or just editing spells in CK. Any form of feedback from someone would be greatly appreciated!

[james72487]

Actually, I believe modifying an existing spell would be the best approach, especially for somebody just starting into modding. At the very least, I would recommend tracking down existing spell that already function similar to what you want, and examine how they accomplish it.

 

Just be aware how things are categorized, and how the combination of magic effects might turn out. I played very briefly with this, making a custom fireball spell with a knock back by adding the Unrelenting Force magic effect to a duplicated spell.

 

Sorry if this doesn't answer your question, but as a fellow starting modder, I find the easiest way to make something new is to study how the existing stuff works.

[NWilder97]

Actually, I believe modifying an existing spell would be the best approach, especially for somebody just starting into modding. At the very least, I would recommend tracking down existing spell that already function similar to what you want, and examine how they accomplish it.

 

Just be aware how things are categorized, and how the combination of magic effects might turn out. I played very briefly with this, making a custom fireball spell with a knock back by adding the Unrelenting Force magic effect to a duplicated spell.

 

Sorry if this doesn't answer your question, but as a fellow starting modder, I find the easiest way to make something new is to study how the existing stuff works.

It's a start, I have been messing around with current in game spells just to understand the CK better and I do appreciate you at least answering unlike other people who just ignore it so thank you! Hopefully I can figure it out cause it's one spell I have been very interested in making or seeing someone else make

[james72487]

Actually, after work I did some searching, and I found a very handy YouTube tutorial covering making spells from scratch.

 

 

Funny enough, this guy seems to hold some disdain for the practice of copying other spells instead of building from scratch. ;)