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Adapts Chesko's Simply Knock to use Dynamic Activation Key by JaySerpa. Now also supports Simpler Knock by Alaebasta.
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What?
Patch for Simply Knock to be used with Dynamic Activation Key. Also includes conditions for Take A Peek to work seamlessly in conjunction with Simply Knock.
Now patches Simpler Knock as well.
Why?
By default, Simply Knock throws up a menu when interacting with doors to ask if you would like to Knock, Leave, or Pick the Lock. Using DAK, we can remove that menu from the activation flow and Just Knock™.
If using Simpler Knock, it simply (heh) replaces the menu asking "Knock" or "Don't Bother."
How?
This mod simply changes perk conditions to make knocking and peeking make sense without interrupting game flow. Activation works as follows for both patches:
Standing, or sneaking, in front of any locked door > Unlock.
Standing and holding DAK's key in front of a knockable locked door > Knock.
Sneaking and holding DAK's key in front of a peekable door (locked or not) > Peek.
Roadmap
Reverse Version - Knock by default, hold DAK key to unlock. Peek behaviour would be unchanged.
Compatibility
If you use Oblivion Interaction Icons, you won't need this mod at all and can use the patch on its page. You can still use the script patch and Andromeda patch from here, however.
Note regarding Simpler Knock:
Simpler Knock has issues when used with Skyrim Souls RE that will throw up multiple lockpicking menus before interacting, with or without my tweaks. If you are using Skyrim Souls RE I would simply recommend using Simply Knock (since you will already have SKSE working anyways.)
Note regarding Simply Knock:
Simply Knock SE, as currently packaged, does not work out of the box. You need to install PapyrusUtil SE and load its files after Simply Knock's, as well as one of the following .DLL files depending on game version: Simply Knock DLL for AE or Simply Knock SKSE64 DLL.
Do I need a new game?
You certainly shouldn't, this only changes existing perks.
What do I need?
Optional:
Author's Recommendations
Dynamic Activation Key - MCM to set DAK's hotkey to anything you please, including gamepad buttons.
Gamepad Button Freer so you can remap DAK hotkey to LT or RT on gamepad.
Issues:
None known yet! Please report any strangeness.
Thanks:
Chesko for Simply Knock and setting the foundations for so much of what we do in the modding community. JaySerpa for Dynamic Activation Key and Take a Peek (and being an awesome modder + fellow in general!) Powerofthree for Papyrus Extender and uncountable essential mods for playing Skyrim in Year of Our Todd 2023. Alaebasta for his clever alternative to Simply Knock. Please check out all of their works and drop them some endorsements.
Patch for Simply Knock to be used with Dynamic Activation Key. Also includes conditions for Take A Peek to work seamlessly in conjunction with Simply Knock.
Now patches Simpler Knock as well.
Why?
By default, Simply Knock throws up a menu when interacting with doors to ask if you would like to Knock, Leave, or Pick the Lock. Using DAK, we can remove that menu from the activation flow and Just Knock™.
If using Simpler Knock, it simply (heh) replaces the menu asking "Knock" or "Don't Bother."
How?
This mod simply changes perk conditions to make knocking and peeking make sense without interrupting game flow. Activation works as follows for both patches:
Standing, or sneaking, in front of any locked door > Unlock.
Standing and holding DAK's key in front of a knockable locked door > Knock.
Sneaking and holding DAK's key in front of a peekable door (locked or not) > Peek.
Roadmap
Reverse Version - Knock by default, hold DAK key to unlock. Peek behaviour would be unchanged.
Compatibility
- You can use the Andromeda Tower Stone patch from installer when using EnaiSaion's Andromeda.
- Wintersun patch is available in installer. Apparently it is still needed, which I found surprising, but here it is.
- If using Take A Peek, simply install the proper version of the patch and everything will Just Work.
- If you wish to knock on doors even if you have their key, install one of the script patches in the installer.
If you use Oblivion Interaction Icons, you won't need this mod at all and can use the patch on its page. You can still use the script patch and Andromeda patch from here, however.
Note regarding Simpler Knock:
Simpler Knock has issues when used with Skyrim Souls RE that will throw up multiple lockpicking menus before interacting, with or without my tweaks. If you are using Skyrim Souls RE I would simply recommend using Simply Knock (since you will already have SKSE working anyways.)
Note regarding Simply Knock:
Simply Knock SE, as currently packaged, does not work out of the box. You need to install PapyrusUtil SE and load its files after Simply Knock's, as well as one of the following .DLL files depending on game version: Simply Knock DLL for AE or Simply Knock SKSE64 DLL.
Do I need a new game?
You certainly shouldn't, this only changes existing perks.
What do I need?
- Dynamic Activation Key by JaySerpa
- powerofthree's Papyrus Extender (required by DAK)
- Simply Knock SE originally by Chesko
- or Simpler Knock by Alaebasta.
Optional:
- Take A Peek - New Stealth Mechanic (only for its combo patches. I very highly recommend it!)
Author's Recommendations
Dynamic Activation Key - MCM to set DAK's hotkey to anything you please, including gamepad buttons.
Gamepad Button Freer so you can remap DAK hotkey to LT or RT on gamepad.
Issues:
None known yet! Please report any strangeness.
Thanks:
Chesko for Simply Knock and setting the foundations for so much of what we do in the modding community. JaySerpa for Dynamic Activation Key and Take a Peek (and being an awesome modder + fellow in general!) Powerofthree for Papyrus Extender and uncountable essential mods for playing Skyrim in Year of Our Todd 2023. Alaebasta for his clever alternative to Simply Knock. Please check out all of their works and drop them some endorsements.