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-Change Log-
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Version 2.1 - (01/09/2017)

Removed the Unofficial Skyrim Patch requirement


Version 2.0 - (06/04/2014) - Official Release


Main File Versions
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Marked for Death - Ultimate : Full power version of the mod (best suited for Master or Legendary difficulty settings)
Marked for Death - Ultimate - Less : 50% reduction in damage and most effects (better suited for early game on higher difficulties or mid to late game on Adept or Expert difficulty level)
Marked for Death - Ultimate - Weak : 75% reduction in damage and most effects (still better than vanilla and better suited for easier difficulty levels or for purists)

Cool Down addon - Optional
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Marked for Death - Ultimate - Cool Down : 50% cool down reduction (may be considered a cheat unless playing on Master or Legendary difficulty setting)
Marked for Death - Ultimate - Fast Cool Down : 75% cool down reduction (may be considered a cheat unless playing on Master or Legendary difficulty setting)

The core mod now consists of six versions - Ultimate, Ultimate - Less, Ultimate - Weak, & Ultimate - No Ice, Ultimate - Less - No Ice, and Ultimate - Weak - No Ice.

Versions were added without the Ice Form effect. See the section - 'Ice Form - Pros & Cons' for details.

The Cool down component is now a separate optional addon (.esp) (bundled with each version). Choose between 'Marked for Death - Ultimate - Cool Down' for a 50% faster cool down or 'Marked for Death - Ultimate - Fast Cool Down' for a 75% faster cool down. Unless you use one of these two optional cool down mods the cool down is untouched and left at default. The optional cool down .esps work for all versions of the mod.

You can now mix and match flavors even more easily to better fit your individual play style.


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-Description-
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Increases the power, effectiveness, and usefulness of the Marked for Death shout. This mod combines the following shouts and increases their effectiveness:

Marked for Death
Unrelenting Force
Frost Breath
Ice Form (weak version)

See screenshots for exact modifications (Ultimate version shown). Nothing has been modified other that what is listed in the screenshots! Cool downs were untouched and left at default.

I got tired of having to hotkey 4+ shouts, toggle between them, and keep track of all of their individual cool downs (not fun). This mod takes my 4 favorite offensive shouts, combines them, and puts the fun back into shouting.

This mod is the spiritual successor to my other mod "Unrelenting Force - Ultimate". It is superior in several ways:

1. Players don't usually get the Marked for Death shout at the very beginning of the game and so it is more balanced
2. Players are slower to get all three words of power for Marked for Death and so it scales more gradually in power
3. The Marked for Death shout is unique to players and so it does not interfere with Draugrs who share the Unrelenting Force shout with the player


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-Background & Philosophy-
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Shouting in Skyrim is so weak and ineffective that many choose to ignore it completely. It could have been a great tool had it been more effective. Why would anyone want to use a shout when you can do 2x to 10x the damage or effect with a weapon or spell with almost no cool down? According to Skyrim lore, Ulfric Stormcloak shouted High King Torygg to death. Not in vanilla Skyrim he didn't unless it took him 10 years! Shouts are so weak, that along with the long shout cool downs, the default health regen will almost heal the victim completely before the shout is ready for re-use. This mod makes Marked for Death what is should have been - a very useful and effective shout that is truly to be FEARED!

This mod has been play tested to keep it effective yet not game breaking (see the next section).


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-Gameplay Enhancement or Game Cheat?-
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This mod is balanced if used mid to late game on Expert, Master, or Legendary difficulty setting (Ultimate version). This mod is a cheat if used early game or on Novice, Apprentice, or Adept difficulty levels (unless you use the Less or Weak version). Every effort was made to not make this mod an "I WIN" button. For this reason I adjusted the settings many times and play tested. I also had to implement a weakened version of Ice Form (combined Ice Form, not standalone Ice Form) to keep it from being game breaking.

Bottom line - If you like the mod use it. I think that it will really improve your gaming experience if you try it. If you don't like it I ask that you be respectful and please move along. No one is forcing you to use or like this mod.

Thank you to all those who took the time to download, install, and endorse this mod!


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-Ice Form - Pros & Cons-
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Some players don't like the ice form effect and others do. Versions were released with and without the Ice Form shout included.

-Pros-
1. Crowd Control - when faced with two or more opponents the ice form effect temporarily freezes them and takes them out of the fight as they are unable to more or perform any actions
2. Gives the player more time - to heal, cast protective spells, down potions, re-position yourself, etc.
3. Cool looking effect - its fun to freeze enemies solid for a few seconds

-Cons-
1. Enemy is immune to damage while frozen - this can be frustrating if you are faced with a single opponent and can't end its life immediately


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-Compatibility-
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This mod should be compatible with everything except other shout mods. Even then it will usually work fine if placed after all other shout mods in the load order.


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-Bugs, Known Issues, & FYI-
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This mod is exceptionally light and unobtrusive. I only made edits to the three words of power for Marked for Death using the latest version of Skyrim and the Creation Kit.

It is extremely doubtful and unlikely that this mod will cause any problems whatsoever to your Skyrim game.


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-Load Order-
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Place anywhere if this is your only shout mod or after all mods that edit, modify, or add shouts.


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-Requirements-
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Skyrim version 1.9.32 or later


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-Installation-
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1. Extract the contents of the 7z file
2. Move the .esp file to your Skyrim's Data folder
3. Activate Marked for Death - Ultimate.esp (or whichever version you downloaded)


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-Uninstallation-
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1. Remove Marked for Death - Ultimate.esp (or whichever version you downloaded)





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