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Mod Name: Black Trilby Hat Standalone

Version: 0.8

Author: Myrystyr
Original Author: JEdwards89102
Date: 17/02/2022
Categories: Clothing

Requirements: None, apart from the base game

DESCRIPTION

Hello, and welcome to this mod.

I like retextures. I like finding retextured versions of clothing and armour in the game. So I have a personal mod, ClothingRetexCollection, which includes a number of retex mods made standalone; and the patch at the end of my load order adds items from this collection to various levelled lists used by the game.

One of the clothing items in my mod is the Black Trilby Hat, by JEdwards89102, which I have extracted into an ESL for your gaming enjoyment. It has the same game statistics as the ordinary trilby hat, plus the legendary slot and the ObjectTypeArmor keyword (in case like me you add it to a levelled list that feeds into the possible legendary items). Note that if you make this hat legendary you will get the effect but not the naming change. While this hat can be found in the wild in my game, I also created a crafting recipe so as to immediately playtest it. You can find the Black Trilby Hat under the UTILITY category in the ChemLab; the crafting requirements are 1 Oil and 1 Trilby Hat.

For images and further information, please see the original mod here: https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/54745

As always, if you are already satisfied with the original mod this one is based on you don't have to download this mod.

While feedback may be helpful, be aware that not every suggestion may be taken into account. Furthermore, if you would be more satisfied with the mod going in a different direction than the one I have chosen, please note that permission is given for further modification (see below for full details).

Please read the ReadMe in full before downloading and installing this mod. For optimum results manual installation is recommended.

CONTENTS

This mod contains the texture from the original mod, a material, and the following esl:

BlackTrilbyHatStandalone.esl


Tools used: Creation Kit, File Explorer, Notepad, 7-Zip, Material Editor.

INSTALLATION

1 - Extract to a temporary location
2 - Copy the material and texture to your Fallout 4\Data folder
3 - Copy the esl to your Fallout4\Data folder
4 - Tick the esl and adjust your load order as you see fit
5 - make a new save when next you play

UNINSTALL

1 - Untick the esl
2 - Delete the esl, and the following files and folders:

Materials\ClothingRetex\BlackTrilbyHat.BGSM
Textures\ClothingRetex\BlackTrilbyHay\Resident4TrilbyHat_d.DDS

3 - click yes to continue when next you play and make a new save
OR: revert to a savegame prior to installing the mod


CREDIT

This mod was created by Myrystyr and uploaded to NexusMods.

Special thanks to the original creator JEdwards89102.

Additional thanks to various other mod authors for inspiration, the creators of the Edit and Material Editor software tools, and players like you for downloading my mods.

PERMISSION

The original creator's permission applies:

You can upload this file to other sites but you must credit me as the creator of the file
You are allowed to modify my files and release bug fixes or improve on the features so long as you credit me as the original creator
You can convert this file to work with other games as long as you credit me as the creator of the file
You are allowed to use the assets in this file without permission as long as you credit me
You are not allowed to use assets from this file in any mods/files that are being sold, for money, on Steam Workshop or other platforms
You must get permission to earn Donation Points for your mods if they use my assets
This mod will not be available on Bethesda.net for console users

This mod is otherwise free to use, distribute, and adapt without permission. The only additional conditions I make are:

* Please do not distribute any part of this mod for commercial purposes.
* Please give courtesy notification of any use of this mod in another project.
* Please give credit to myself as Myrystyr and the original creator JEdwards89102 as appropriate, and any other contributors to your version of this mod.
* Please include a link in your readme and description to this mod.
* Please include the readme for this mod in the download for your mod.

CONTACT

You can contact me by commenting on this mod's webpage, or any of my uploaded mods.

Please inform me as soon as possible of any problems you may encounter while using this mod, provided you are reasonably certain the issue you experienced is actually related to this mod. Feedback and constructive criticism are welcome, although I am not currently taking suggestions for future mods.

CONFLICTS/ISSUES

This mod was used alongside over 100 other mods, all either downloaded from NexusMods or of my own private creation (including custom patches).

Known Issues: None.

Skimpiness Factor: Only if your character is not wearing anything else.

Playtest Report: One of my characters tested out a number of retextures and personal custom outfits, and this hat worked fine. It complements other black retextures quite well. I think Cait might be jealous.

My load order includes a fairly recent version of CBBE, and the Unofficial Patch, but not AWKCR or AE. No mod manager is installed or used, and in all cases manual installation is recommended and assumed. While I do have Edit it is not up to date, and I use it primarily to manage custom patches at the end of my load order. Although I play with over 100 mods installed, compatibility with any given mod or load order cannot be guaranteed or assumed.

My current roster of playtest characters are mostly retired, having completed the main questline and most of the DLC questlines at level 80 or above (average 200 hours play). Your gaming experience may differ if your characters are of notably lower or much higher level, or have not advanced particularly far in the game's storyline.

I am reasonably certain that any problems I encounter are usually due to other mods that have issues of their own, pre-existing known bugs in the game, or the general issues that may arise from having over 100 mods installed.

Disclaimer: I do not play on survival mode, as the imposed restrictions make it impossible to fix issues I repeatedly encounter in the base game. Therefore any issues encountered using this mod in that mode cannot be addressed.

IN CLOSING

This mod was created using a recent version of Edit, as available from NexusMods, and playtested with the Game Of The Year edition of Fallout 4. All six DLCs are installed, although unless otherwise noted they are not required for use of this mod. The only utility installed and used is Simple Plugin Manager.

Screenshots are not currently a priority, and in some cases might not accurately reflect the nature or usage of a mod. Where screenshots are provided, note that they reflect the settings and load order particular to personal use.

This ReadMe is a balance of clarity and brevity, and is is assumed that the end user of this mod has read the ReadMe and understands that any issues that may arise during modded play are beyond the mod author's control.

These mods are my way of sharing some of the fun I have playing Fallout 4. If you like my mods, please give a thumbs up so others can know they are appreciated; and, feel free to recommend them to others. Thank you for reading, and enjoy your gaming.


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