Help with new Modder ?

[HammaBannana]

So I'm Extremely new to modding for skyrim, all I really know how to do at this point is re-texture. But I want to make a custom set series of armors using Vanilla Skyrim objects by just putting them together along with a few re-textures kind of like how Swamrim did his mod War Quiver but with armor.

It may not be as simple as I explain it but I'm willing to take the time to learn how

 

My goal is to basically take Madcat221's Robed Steel plate [with permission of course] and add things like fur, a battle horn, pouches, potions, tankard vanilla objects etc.. along with a chain mail retex on certain parts of the robe and continue the same with other clothes and armors creating a light but skyrim placed LOTR feel.

 

But do I need like a certain program to do this all in? or can I do it in the creation kit? where do I start.

 

and thanks for your time guys

[GileadMaerlyn]

You need at least nifskope, and certainly a 3D editor, like 3DSMax (I think it's free for students, or something like that) or Blender (free).

The creation kit is only if you wish to make your armor a new one, if it's for a replacer, you don't need it.

 

This tutorial may be useful, you don't change the body, you add parts from other meshes but it's the same principle.

 

EDIT: You'll need nif plugins for Blender or for 3DSMax too.

Edited July 28, 2012 by Gilead Maerlyn

[HammaBannana]

Alright then thanks for positing the way for me totally appreciate it :]