12/07/2011 - Wow it has been a long time since I made this and I have to say first and foremost that I do apologize for never uploading Version 1.3. 1.3 was done but two thing happened. 1. The conversion didn't come out very well for me to release it (there were lots of distortions and clipping that I couldn't iron out) and 2. I also lost the files a long time ago due to a hard drive failure and subsequent Oblivion phasing out period. Therefore, I am going to announce that to make it all up, I am going to try to get this converted to Skyrim when the CK comes out and a good female body that is popular and well made is released too. I hope that I can muster all my modding abilities again to put this in the game somehow and somewhere. With that said, I am not sure the original maker of this armor set back then (SkeletonK) is going to have plans as well of putting this in Skyrim or not (he hasn't really done any updates to this armor set since his original release like 4 years ago). Therefore, if he isn't going to do anything regarding this, then I will proceed to converting it (hopefully doing a better job than last time). So stay tuned.

- BlackLegion

8/27/2009 - I am sorry everyone that I still haven't released Version 1.3. I am currently busy with summer schoolwork and I don't have time to extensively focus on the updates. I hope to release the new version by mid-next month, as I am discovering some additional tweaks I can try to do on the meshes and hope to add that in if I see fit that it works into Version 1.3. I do promise you that the E-Cup Normal conversion is done and any prior announced changes are done. I just want to find some more time to optimize the meshes further and give Version 1.3 a BIG overhaul with also me releasing a new full version (and patch of course) to 1.3. So sorry for the delays (I kinda feel like BioWare now) and I will eventually get to it ASAP.

*Version 1.2 Patch is released. This patch is an important one, especially to players who plays characters who uses a body skin model that isn't based on the Imperial texture (i.e. Dark Elf, Chocolate Elf, Redguard, Dremora, GS, Dark Seducer, etc.). This glitch only affected all cuirasses of all sets. Details of the changes are below in the new updated readme. Still requires you to install the main Version 1.0 file first before you apply the Patch. To people who haven't patched at all, Version 1.2 covers all Version 1.1 fixes, so just get the 1.2 Patch now. Patch DOESN'T have the complete mod included, just the fixed files.*

I will eventually upload a complete full version of the mod with the Version 1.2 and 1.1 fixes in the future.

Readme:

Name: Dark Illusion Armor for HGEC
Version: 1.0 (Version 1.2 Patch Update)
Category: Weapons and Armor
Author: BlackLegion42

=== Description ===

This modification adds the Dark Illusion Armor crafted originally from SkeletonK in a converted format for HGEC D-Cup Normal Body and M Lower Body.

Included in the package includes all the meshes for all three sets of the armor, the stock textures and the original .ESP. Also included are alternative meshes for two of the armor sets:

1. The KON Variant without the trademarked glossiness
2. The DIH Variant with glossiness

The location of the armor is at Piukanda and like the original method of acquisition, you have to kill some baddies.

=== Version Changes ===

Version 1.0 - Initial Release

Version 1.1 Update - Adds and fixes errors in this ReadMe, adds a missing alternative mesh for the DIH_Gloss Variant, fixes a glossiness issues on the DILCuirass mesh. This will be released as a standalone patch to ease redownloading woes. To fix the DILCuirass mesh, just extract and overwrite the existing one in your directory. To add the alternative mesh, assuming you are using the DIH_Gloss alternative, just extract that mesh to the directory and overwrite as well. (Note that this version is a patch, you will still need to download the main Version 1.0 file if you want to use this mod.)

Version 1.2 Update - Fixes all Version 1.1 problems and also fixes a vital mesh error of not giving the right color of skin to players who are playing Dark Elves, Dremoras, or any non-white skinned race. Like Version 1.1, this is only a Patch and requires Version 1.0 installed first. Just overwrite the proper files with the one from this Version. People who just downloaded Version 1.0 can ignore the Version 1.1 Update and just get this Update and Patch. All Version 1.1 fixes has been included with Version 1.2.

=== Requirements ===

You will need the HGEC-Compatible Textures for the skin to appear correctly, using any other Textures might cause a distorting feel to the skin regions of the armor.

Link: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=15802

Oblivion Version 1.2+ Patch. This mod was made in Oblivion Version 1.2 or newer. So get the latest patch to ensure no bugs and hassles.

=== Installation ===

Extract all files in the .7z with a .7z Extractor (http://www.7-zip.org) to Program Files/Bethesda Softworks/Oblivion/Data/

In asked for an overwrite, say "Yes to All"

If you want to use the alternative meshes, extract the base files first, then go into the particular alternative mesh folder, copy all the files from the .7z Extractor and paste them at the Program Files/Bethesda Softworks/Oblivion/Data/Meshes/Armor/DarkIllusion/ folder and overwrite any existing files with these alternative ones.

=== Known Bugs & Issues ===

I tried my best to iron out all distortion and clippings that I can from the conversion. However, clipping and distortion might still happen due to the game engine and animation layout. However, if I still see some abnormal clipping or distortions, I will try to fix them and do an updated release when needed in the future. However, almost 98% of any clipping and distortions has been dealt with.

=== Credits & Permissions ===

SkeletonK - I want to give you all the credit for making this fantastic armor. You are truly one talented armor modder!

Nivea - For her meshes from her UFF Dark Illusion Armor. Your meshes truly made the conversion process a smooth one. Thanks!

RAIAR - For the HGEC body.

HGEC Modders and Users - Without you guys, I don't think there was a purpose of doing this in the first place.

=== Legal Issues ===

You may alter the edited meshes in this mod to whatever you want. Make sure you give me some credit for the edited meshes in some way and SkeletonK since he specified that he needs to be mentioned for any use of his original armor mods.

Please DON'T however use my edited meshes for a mod compliation format without asking me first.

=== Contact ===

You may contact me at the TESEyeCandy.co.uk forum. PM to user BlackLegion42 and my e-mail is provided on the profile page of that account. Please no spamming, advertisements and other unecessary stuff please to my e-mail. Alternatively, it is easier if you PM all your concerns directly to my TESNexus account, which is just blacklegion.

Also, don't request me for making my meshes be converted to other breast sizes. I just won't have all the time in the world to cater the meshes to every other size. If you like to do it yourself however, feel free to do so but make sure you follow the legal stuff above before you release.

In addition, if you find any flaws with this mod or you think you are able to optimize and tweak the armor's mesh quality better than what I provided, please let me know and I will let you optimize and re-release you optimization changes as an update with some credit to you! I am not that great in modding so there might be things that a pro-modder can do better and give this mod an ever better feel in-game.

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Thanks and Enjoy!

- BlackLegion42