Goujoe Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 To start, I can't resist going on a little bit about my philosophy on mods. Ever since I got into the Elder Scrolls games with Morrowind, I've always noted that the more subtle mods that add things in a lore-friendly or at least unobtrusive way have always been my favorites. While I'm sure plenty of time, effort, and skill go into the garish and out-of-place giant anime weapons and ladies' "armor" that would look more at home in fantasy-themed strip joint, those are certainly far from my cup of tea. Basically my point is this: The best mods, in my opinion, are the kind that after long enough you could conceivably forget weren't there the whole time, you know? Anyway, on to my modest little idea! I would absolutely love to see more variants for the vanilla armors! I'm speaking about things such as iron armor versus banded iron armor (without the armor bonus), or the two versions of steel armor. Skyrim is a cold, snowy place. How about some sleeves on that iron or steel armor? Or pants on that leather armor? Fur lining for those Imperial steel bracers? Really, the possibilities go on and on. The main point is that I (and I'm sure many others) would relish the opportunity to further customize their characters without breaking the game with deadric-stat armor out of some comic book! My second mod suggestion is very similar to my first, though not quite. I very much enjoy playing battle-mages, with spell in one hand and blade in the other, though I'm always left with the choice: Look like a mage? Or look like a warrior? Then I found the Dwarven Mage Armor from the wonderful Lore Friendly Armor Pack, and I could choose both! However, I still only have one option, and I must wait till I'm up to Dwarven armor to grab it. What I would absolutely love to see is this same concept applied to every style of armor in the game! The idea would simply be mage robes with an armored chest piece or breastplate along with perhaps a few other armored areas. Leather Battlemage Armor, Iron Battlemage Armor, Glass Battlemage Armor, Deadric Battlemage Armor, so on and so forth! The main thing would be that the looks fit side-by-side with the armors from the vanilla game (likely even use hacked up vanilla armors/robes for the models). While it would certainly be great to see someone else who actually knows what they're doing take on either of these ideas, I have considered attempting them myself (zero modding experience), since I would imagine at least the Battlemage Armor idea sounds basic enough for a beginner to take on. Though there are certainly plenty of modders out there who would be much better equipped, both in skill and the tools, to whip these out. If no one sounds into the idea, I can try my best to hobble together some sort of hack-job, heheh. So then! Does the nexus like the ideas? If anyone has input on additional things that go along with these ideas, or any other sort of comments, don't be shy! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goujoe Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 Huh, not a peep? Maybe the anime stuff and whatnot really is all what most people want... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uriel12 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 I came across Natterforme's images a few weeks or so ago and I've been following his stuff ever since. I think it's exactly what you're looking for: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/modules/members/index.php?id=2102930 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goujoe Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 Holy crap, that's awesome! Though I wishwishwish it went through more then just the top-tier armor levels. Still though, thanks for that! :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nivea Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 I am working on something along the lines of what you want, I did a mod like it for Fallout New Vegas. I love armor that feels like it should have been in the game the whole time, I am working on Cloaks/Capes/Hoods right now you can see a couple pics in my image gallery. I love what Natterforme has done, but it sounds like it will not be released for a while because of blender scripts not being worked out just yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uriel12 Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 I am working on something along the lines of what you want, I did a mod like it for Fallout New Vegas. I love armor that feels like it should have been in the game the whole time, I am working on Cloaks/Capes/Hoods right now you can see a couple pics in my image gallery. I love what Natterforme has done, but it sounds like it will not be released for a while because of blender scripts not being worked out just yet. Yeah, that's really the only downside to Natterforme's work is it isn't ready for release lol. But for armor that cool I'm willing to wait. Took a look at your images, Nivea. The bear cloak is awesome! I was hoping there would be something like it in vanilla so I could pair it with the legion heavy armor. I'm really hoping to see more mods that add in legitimate clothing/armor. I'm waiting for someone to do a medieval-themed armor mod and add in great helms and armets. I'd learn to do it myself and add them in but as an engineering student free time isn't something I have in large quantities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted1308005User Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Nivea, that bear fur cape is awesome, make it as an accessory? Also, when making mods, release them if you aren't sure about something,Don't just keep it to yourself just because some scripts are missing. I've seen already two really good modders lose all their fans just because they keep/kept uploading images, but never uploaded any mods. Really good work with the cape! Now I just need some drud skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nivea Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 (edited) Yup its a accessory that does not replace anything when you wear it, I use a unused slot 45 for my cloaks/capes. I plan on makeing 4 or 5 more cloak types before I release anything, I also need to check out the level lists more because I plan on spreading them in world as well as crafting. So far I am finished with 2 cloak models ( male and female plus weights work so thats 8 meshes done so far lol) now I need to work on the texture more then next cloak. :3 I try my best to release my mods as do most modders, but I can understand the frustration of blender and nifskope needing several edits per armor piece keeping modders from releaseing for a while. D: Here is what I have done so far: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/imageshare/image.php?id=49092 Edited February 26, 2012 by nivea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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