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# Triss Armor Retextured #
# Version 2.1.1b #
# README #
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# DESCRIPTION #
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This mod adds Triss Merigold's outfit from the game "The Witcher 2" into the world of Skyrim.
For variety's sake we also made a couple of color and style variations, leaving you the possibility to choose from no less than 1024 (!) different outfits.
See the mod info on the Nexus for more information.

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# ABOUT #
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The Nexus page: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=4708

This mod was created by Psyke23 (http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/modules/members/index.php?id=2009216) and Oldholo (http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/modules/members/index.php?id=709401) and is exclusively available on Skyrimnexus.com.

We are glad for any kind of feedback, just post it in the comments on our Nexus page or PM us over there.

You will also find a detailed FAQ there and may ask for help in the forums, if you happen to have issues with the mod.

Have fun!

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# CHANGELOG #
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2.1.1 Fixed the Shrouded armor replacer, added .esp files for the removal of the Archmage's Robes hood, which are now automatically applied when replacing the Archmage's Robes, fixed minor localization mistakes, probably fixed the "black texture issue"

2.1b Due to compatibility reasons, the book and the wool are no longer sold but can be grabbed from the "Giveaways" boxes in the "Radiant Raiment" & "Riverwood Trader", "Steel Smithing" perk no longer required for crafting, German and French translations added, replacement options added to the installer, the .nif files now default to a "replacer.dds", "Tailor's Artistic" set added, improved FAQ & readme, resolved some issues with alternative animations, improved the seams between hands and body when wearing the gloves without a jerkin in 1st person mode, several minor changes

2.0b Reworked mod entirely, all colors added to one new plugin, CBBE enhanced (slim/normal) edition added, "skimpy" edition added, ground and inventory models added, cloth version for mages added, fixed weighting (less clipping and distortion), fixed stats, edited recipes and prices, several bugfixes, installer added

1.3a Minor bugfixing in the plugin done: wrists finally show when wearing gloves only

1.3 Major bugfixing done, included new mesh, armor now gives proper set bonus and is correctly flagged as light armor, added several features

1.2 Standalone version is out! Comes with a deep black texture

1.1 Fixed the floating hands in first person, sleeves are now shown. Green version added

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# INSTALLATION #
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Just download the mod via NMM and when activating choose the options you'd like to install, that's it!

If, for some reason, you want to do a manual install, just extract the .7z to whereever you like. After that, copy the \data\ folder from the mod archive into your Skyrim installation. Confirm any Windows pop-ups with "Yes". Now, open the \body\ folder from the extracted archive and decide what body meshes you want to use. If you want to use the vanilla meshes, copy all files from \body\vanilla\ into the said folder. In case you want to use the CBBE meshes instead, copy the files from \body\cbbe\ and either \body\cbbe-standard\ or \body\cbbe-slim\ into \data\meshes\armor\psyold\triss\. Now choose one of the .esp files from the \esp\ folder and copy it over to Skyrim's \data\ folder. If you use a localized version, rename it to "TrissArmorRetextured.esp" for better inter-version compatibility. Finally, bring up the Skyrim Launcher, hit "Data Files" and check the .esp file you just copied. That's it!

We encourage you, however, to get the Nexus Mod Manager ( http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/content/modmanager/ ) and use it whenever possible.
You may otherwise not use the built-in armor replacer and - to be honest - the structure of the archive is optimized for the NMM and thus pretty confusing.

In order to craft your set of Triss' Outfit, you'll need the "Tailor's Yearly - 3E 177 Edition" that can be found in the "Radiant Raiment" in Solitude or the "Riverwood Trader" in Riverwood. Look for a little strong box called "Giveaways".
Those boxes also contain an "Extraordinary Ball of Wool", which is an ingredient you need for all body parts.
The ball of wool can also be crafted on tanning racks, when a "Tailor's Yearly" is in your inventory.
You may then craft your outfit at any forge in Skyrim, provided you have your book with you and own - of course - the required items.

Optional: You may want to download Calientes Female Body Mod Big Bottom Edition -CBBE- ( http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=2666 ) to use the CBBE meshes, if desired.

Update from version 2.X:
When using the NMM, just redo the installation. Just make sure to install the new version as an update to the old one, not as a regular new installation.
Manual installers replace all the old files with the new ones. Most of them have changed since 2.0b.
Unless you are having troubles regarding the compatibility with other mods (especially with vendors not selling what they should), no clean save is required. If you do have said troubles, fully deactivate and deinstall the mod, load the savegame you want to keep playing with, save the game and install the new version. All items related to this mod will disappear, but the problems should be gone.

Update from version 1.3a or older:
Do not update at all. Deactivate and deinstall the old version, make a clean save (see update instructions above) and install the new version.

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# KNOWN ISSUES #
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- The left and right pouch are clipping through the legs. This is intended for the moment, because that way they won't distort everything else completely when sneaking.
- In some positions you might be able to see through the outfit when wearing any of the shirtless jerkin variants. We tried (and still try) to reduce these occasions, but we can't really nullify them.
- The CBBE meshes are based on the 2.x version of Calientes work, not 3.x. We intend to change that some time later. Please understand that those changes require an awful lot of time.
- Very few people report an issue in which the textures of the outfit won't show. Instead, they only see a flat black silhouette. We still don't understand where it comes from. You may help us fix this problem by posting your system specs (CPU, GPU, RAM), graphics driver version & Skyrim version & settings in the Skyrimnexus mod comments or by sending us a PM with those information.

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# COMPATIBILITY #
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As of 02/02/2012, Triss Armor Retextured should not interfere or conflict with any other mod.
It might, however, conflict with any mod that changes contents of the interior cells "SolitudeRadiantRaiment" and/or "RiverwoodRiverwoodTrader".
This mod adds one object into each of those cells. As long as the basic layout of them doesn't change, there are no problems to be expected at all.

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# CREDITS #
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- Ijahman for the French translation of this mod.

- Caliente for doing an awesome job on the bodymesh.

- Fraper for the port to Skyrim and his permission to reuse his work.

- The Witcher 2 devteam for the original mesh and texture, they're totally awesome!

- Bethesda for, well, Skyrim and the whole TES series.


Additional kudos to: Dave Humphrey (SkyEdit), Timeslip (FOMM, TESsnip), Szkaradek123 (Witcher 2 -> Blender import script), the NifTools dev team, the Nexus staff, Autodesk (3DS Max), Adobe (Photoshop), Unknown/Anonymous (Fonts, brushes, this & that)

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# LICENSE/LEGAL #
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The original Triss armor concept, mesh and textures are owned and copyrighted by CD Projekt and used here with permission.
The Witcher is a trademark of CD Projekt. All rights reserved.
http://www.cdprojekt.com/
We, the creators of this mod, are in no way associated with CD Projekt or CD Projekt RED.

You may not publicly distribute this mod anywhere else without our permission.
You may not publicly distribute derivates of this mod without our permission.
You may alter and/or extract portions of this mod for your personal usage to your liking.
You must always give credits to CD Projekt RED, us and everyone in the credits list above.
Do not take credit for things that you haven't done.
Do not send this mod to anyone else without this readme file.

If you happen to see this mod on any other site than on Skyrimnexus.com, please inform us.

Thank you!