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This mod randomises the appearance for almost all Yao Guais. Using 2 models, 4+1 skins there are 8 variants available.

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Ursus - Random Yao Guai breeds for Fallout 3
Fallout 3 ยป Models and Textures

Author: hikky71 (plugins) and Sinvence (model and textures)
Version: 1.0

=== Overview ===

This mod randomises the appearance for almost all Yao Guais. Using 2 models, 4+1 skins there are 8 variants available.

This mod modifies CrYaoGuai and YaoGuaiScavenger to pick a random appearance from a list (each uses a different list). CrYaoGuai can pick all variants while YaoGuaiScavenger only picks healthy variants.

Any mod which adds Yao Guais using one of these (or inherit appearance through the template system) will automagically use one of these variants.

Known issues:
This mod modifies the EncWasteland* records so Yao Guais spawns correctly in Wasteland encounters. It is recommended that you create a Merged Patch if you use other mods that make similar changes.

This mod conflicts with other mods which modify one of the CrYaoGuai* records. For example FO3 Wanderers Edition (FWE) and Mart's Mutant Mod (MMM). I have included patches for both.



=== Installation ===

If you are using FOMM (Fallout Mod Manager), you can use it's Package Manager to create a FOMOD from the contents of the folder this README is located in. If you don't have FOMM, you can download it from here.

To install manually, do the following:
* Copy the 2 required files listed below to your Fallout 3\Data\ folder.
* Do the same for the the optional plugins if you want it.
* Do the same for the the compatibility plugins that you need.

With either method, you need to adjust the load order and enable the installed plugins using FOMM (or similar). Generally put them early in your load order, though compatibility patches needs to go last.

Create a Merged Patch if you use other mods that adds creatures.


--- Required ---

* Ursus.bsa
Meshes and Textures used by Ursus.esp (packed into a BSA archive to simplify installation).

* Ursus.esp
Main plugin. Randomises appearance for nearly all Yao Guais.
Modifies: CrYaoGuai (all variants), YaoGuaiScavenger (healthy variants)


--- Optional ---

* UrsusBS.esp
Requires DLC Broken Steel. Replaces lvl 23 Albino Radscorpion with a Yao Guai Alpha. Cuts the number of Albino Radscorpions spawned at the highest levels roughly in half. Based on Albino Radscorpion to Yao Guai Alpha - Replacer by RuzkaTheBear.


--- Compatibility Patches ---

* UrsusFWE.esp
Compatibility Patch for FO3 Wanderers Edition 6.03.

* UrsusMMM.esp
Patch for Mart's Mutant Mod RC6.1. Combines MMM variants with Ursus.



=== Merged Patch ===

To create a Merged Patch, start FO3Edit and let it load all your active mods. Right-click, then select Other -> Create Merged Patch.



=== Uninstalling ===

If you made a FOMOD during installation, you can use the Package Manager in FOMM to disable (and uninstall) this mod. To uninstall manually, simply delete all the Ursus plugins in your Fallout 3\Data\ folder.
Either way, Yao Guais will revert back to their original appearance without any consequences.

If you made a Merged Patch, delete it or re-generate it.



=== Changelog ===

v1.0, 2015-04-24 First public release



=== Credits ===

Sinvence - Model and textures are from the mod Healthier Yao Guai
http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout3/mods/18818
Bethesda Softworks - Original meshes and textures.


=== License/Legal ===

This mod uses modified meshes from Fallout 3, which are copyrighted by Bethesda Softworks and may only be used in Fallout 3. Feel free to use these modified meshes in other Fallout 3 mods though.

This mod uses textures from other mods posted on the FO3Nexus. At time this mod were made, they were free to use in other mods as long as the original author is credited. If you wish to use them, please check with the original author first.

For everything else, you can do whatever you like with this mod. Feel free to modify it anyway you like. No credit or permission from me is necessary.



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