About this mod
Populates the cities of TWMP Valenwood Improved, starting with Elden Root.
- Requirements
- Permissions and credits
- Changelogs
--- Update 1.3.2 ---
Some people have reported issues with putting items into the fire. Something is interfering with inventory handling, and I've attempted a number of ways to fix it. I cannot reproduce the problem myself.
Update 1.3.2 is recommended for everyone though - the scripts are completely rewritten in an attempt to circumvent suspected cause of the problems. I have also fixed two bugs in the process. The following versions of this mod will be based on this update (even if it doesn't solve the problem that I cannot reproduce).
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This mod is for TWMP Valenwood Improved, not the classical version. It shouldn't be too hard to convert it to classical Valenwood Improved - if anyone wants to have a go, please contact me. I simply do not have the time to maintain both versions.
This mod requires OBSE.
All voice files were generated with xVAsynth.
Volume 1: Elden Root
The city of Elden Root is breathtaking... and almost completely devoid of inhabitants. Why? What happened?
It turns out, there is a very good reason for it. A terrible reason. What people survived, are either hiding in their houses or pretend that nothing is the matter. But if you talk to them, you might find someone willing to say more. They set you on a path to rescue the inhabitants, one by one, and to restore the city. Once your task is sufficiently advanced, people in hiding will also start coming out of their houses... Life will return to Elden Root.
Without disclosing too much, I'll just say that each and every building in Elden Root gets a filled in interior with one or more inhabitants. Shops reopen, market stalls start trading. Once rescued, some shop keepers will have favours to ask of you - they will need materials to fully rebuild their business. Bring them, and the shops will start offering unique items not found elsewhere. This will keep you coming to Elden Root again and again, because of course the assortment of goods will vary (not all unique items will be offered at all times).
Statistics
This shows what you will find in a fully rebuilt Elden Root. It is a major spoiler!
Requirements and load order
For a quick overview, please see the list of requirements under the drop-down menu.
This mod is based on TWMP Valenwood Improved, so it obviously requires it. In turn, TWMP Valenwood Improved requires TWMP Heightmaps module (Tamriel.esp) and the resources from the original Valenwood Improved, but none of the ESPs. Download the full German Valenwood Improved(!) version of the original and the resource updates, then discard the ESPs. Do not worry about HG Eye Candy requirement - it was removed in TWMP Valenwood Improved. The TWMP version is exactly the same as the original, but is made to work with TWMP Heightmaps. This is on technical level only (FormIDs of external cells are made compatible with TWMP), and was created because the original Valenwood Improved is incompatible with TWMP.
If you also use Elsweyr Anequina, you will need a patch to smooth out the border between Valenwood and Elsweyr. There is one provided with TWMP Valenwood Improved, but unfortunately it introduces several new land tears. To solve this problem, for my own game I created a three-way patch that unifies Elsweyr Anequina, Pelletine and TWMP Valenwood Improved - TWMP Southern Alliance. You can use whatever solution you prefer - none of it is a requirement for this mod.
This mod requires OBSE.
The load order is simple: place TWMP Valenwood Cities after TWMP Valenwood Improved.
Thanks and acknowledgements
Great big thanks to Haldar128 for porting Valenwood Improved to TWMP!
Many thanks to chambra for constructive feedback.
Thanks to the following modders for the resources used in this mod: tegeal, Natterforme, finnjo, morsepone7, Namor93, azumoth, TiSam, lady nerevar, siamatti, Wydra, cpocurtis, da mage, Cosmic-Banana, Lyriath01, Washington, myxxa77.
A complete list with all the credits would be a spoiler showing which items were used, so it is here rolled up.