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Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

Scripted Argonian Feet - v0.6 beta

by Drake the Dragon

You can read more about this topic and my other projects here:
http://www.drakeslair.net
or on the official BethSoft forums here:
http://forums.bethsoft.com/index.php?/topic/929992-wipzcont-argonian-beautification-2

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# DESCRIPTION
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I created some scripts to dynamically manage substitute clothing and armor for jdayT's Argonian Feet.
They're running on all Argonians regardless of if modded or vanilla, if NPC or player, even companions will work.
Thanks to the OBSE team and nice functions to check for the presence of certain nif files now all items that have an alternative nif file present in their folder will get their model path replaced by files ending on "_ABfeet.nif" or "_ABffc.nif" depending on if the actor wears normal pants or not.
Now the scripts no longer alter base items directly, but rather create new ones for each adapted item, stored in arrays to keep track.
Also they will technically "wait" for a slot to get changed (items equipped/unequipped) before any action is taking place, which should eliminate quite a lot of performance impact.
To further configure potential FPS hit you can now set the number of frames waited by each token before any more checks take place by simply typing "set ABraceQuest.framesToSkip to X"(X being the number of frames you desire, default 10) into the console.
They should not have a major impact on performance, but it is intention of this beta release to find that out.
These scripts can easily be expanded to work for all bodyslots and about every possible equippable item for whatever custom race you can think of.

By default items occupying more than 1 slot at once are allowed to be worn (combined-slot item exception). To turn this off type "set ABraceQuest.noComb to 0" into console. Set back to "1" to turn it on again.
It is now possible to turn off forced unequipping of unfitting items entirely. To do this type "setABraceQuest.noForce to 1" into console. Set back to "0" to turn it on again.

!!Very important!! Users of a previous version of my scripts than v0.4b should by all means first deactivate the old plugin, make a new save without it activated (so all possibly altered base item records should be reverted back to normal!) only then install and activate the new plugin.

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# REQUIRED PLUGINS
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Oblivion Script Extender v0017 or higher - else nothing will work! (http://obse.silverlock.org)
ATTENTION: Any OBSE version previous to the v0015a bugfix will crash instantly when an item without female meshes gets equipped!
(a proper Script Effect Silencer to get rid of the repetitive thumping noise in the background caused by casting Scripted Effect spells)
(Duke Patrick's Basic Script Effect Silencer (http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=15677) is a common stand-alone solution)

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# RECOMMENDED PLUGINS
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Argonian Beautification - so I can guarantee everything will look fine. Without it some texture issues might occur with the feet.

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# MORE INFORMATION AND INSTALLATION
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---Manual Install:

Place the plugin ScriptedArgonianFeet.esp into your \data folder.

---Important general notice:

The scripts and general approach used are intended to be a Modder's Resource. Feel free to use it as you like. Give me some credits if you like. But most important, spread this resource, so we will soon see more content using it.

Also if I use anything YOU created without your permission, it's definitely not on purpose. Just tell me if you want to get credits or if I even should remove your work from my compilation immediately.

Most important, I realized just recently that I was and still am using work of other authors without having asked them for permission. Namely these are the creators of all the Robert and TFF compatible Vanilla clothing and armor items I used to adapt them to the Argonian Feet. So if it isn't ok for anyone of them, please tell me and I will remove it. I really haven't thought on that, I was working on Vanilla items and just didn't remind these were already replacements, it really wasn't on purpose and I apologize.

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# VERSION HISTORY
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0.6b intermediate update with improved scripts, removed dependance on Elys Pluggy, combined-slot item exception and option to turn forced unequipping off entirely
0.5b intermediate update with every content I have left on my drive, for the time being until I can continue modding with a working pc again
0.4b switched to a token based approach which drastically increased stability and reliability, quest script started the first time this plugin is loaded will check for all requirements and warn if not met
0.3b due to the release of OBSE v0015 beta 1 it is finally possible to detect the mere presence of alternative nif files, so I could finally update my scripts and remove all changes to vanilla items from the plugin
0.2b improved scripts fixing the issue of permanently exchanged nif pathes after an item was equipped once, added adapted meshes for Arena Raiments as further examples
0.1b initial release, as examples of basic clothing approach included Sack Cloth Sandals and pants, Iron Boots/Footshields

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# CONTACT
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If you have questions, comments or suggestions for improving this resource,
you can reach me by comments on my website "Drake's Lair" (http://www.drakeslair.net)
or by sending a PM to "Drake the Dragon" at the Bethesda Game Studios forums (http://www.bethsoft.com/bgsforums).

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# CREDITS
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jdayT - For the awesome Argonian Feet. I recall him mentioning they are a modder's resource, so when you create your own clothing/armor for them, don't forget to give him credits ;)
Robert and TFF - For their body part and clothing/armor meshes I altered.
Senchan - For the clothing and armor meshes I altered to fit the Argonian Feet.