Current update: ---------------------- BlackStar has been updated to v1.2
One change in this version. Simply added a Summon BlackStar spell, and the spelltome to learn it into his inventory (and updated the BlackStar notes book).
BlackStar has been updated to v1.1.
Here are the changes below:
Added Book to BlackStar's inventory called "BlackStar Notes" - this contains notes for him and any updates going forward Added Quest Tracker for BlackStar to Miscellaneous, simply toggle on or off if you need to track him Fixed Vanilla version being naked and without weapons (possibly... couldn't duplicate)
Thanks for looking at him and hopefully taking him along as your follower.More to come as I get it all figured out.
HI there. I'm LokiX1's wife... He's working right now, but I'll pop in and check for you. I just started an AE playthrough and haven't made it to that area yet but have been meaning to test to make sure he still works. Are you running the Anniversary Edition?
Also, which version are you running - Apachii or Vanilla?
Update: I went to the College and he had his dialogue and followed me fine. If you could send your mod list, we could take a look at it and see if we can figure out any conflicts.
I haven't tried him in VR, but LokiX1 did and Blackstar worked good for him. Are you using Mod Organizer? If so, there is a button to the right of the Profile Name. It says "Open List Options" when you hover over it. There is a option under that to "export to csv" and you can make a list of your mods through that. If you don't use Mod Organizer, I'm not sure how to do a list yet but might be able to figure it out.
Also, do you use a follower framework? We both use Nether's Follower Framework with no issues.
Quick question: So you created a new character... did you use Nether's Follower Framework and take off Amazing Follower Tweaks? They only thing that jumps out right now is AFT although follower mods can sometimes conflict with each other. We've been used Sofia with no problems so that one isn't it.
I finally had a chance to experiment with BlackStar.
I did take off AFT and used NFF instead. BlackStar follows me, sort of.
The only dialogue I can have with him is related to sparring. "Would you care to do some sparring" is my only dialogue option. He follows me around after that, but he doesn't like it if I hit him even though we seem to be in some kind of sparring mode.
He did travel with me and we were attacked by a dragon. He ended up fighting with Sofia. It was really quire a spectacular fight, but he is not really a follower and he'll still only discuss sparring.
I have no other issues with followers or anything else using either AFT or NFF.
The sparring is part of NFF. I saw that you have Skyrim Configuration Menu which I've never used, so I'm not sure if you can see all of the NFF options that I can. On mine in the MCM Menu, I go to the Follower Framework mod, first tab "Activity". The left panel shows Sparring options. I always turn mine off.
I thought maybe it was a load order issue. It shouldn't matter with Blackstar, but sometimes loading follower mods after NFF helps. However, I tested him again and he works fine in my game and he's loaded way above NFF.
We don't have our VR setup going right now so can't test it again on it at this time, and I'm not sure when we can get that going. I wish I could pinpoint this issue for you. He really is a fantastic fighter and a lot of fun. On my non-VR playthrough, I'm running 351 mods (including esl files) and using version 2.7.9 of NFF, and he isn't conflicting with anything. At this time, I can only guess that it is a VR issue that's appeared since the last time Loki tested it. I'm sorry I'm not able to reproduce this issue in order to fix it.
Well, I tried using a different machine, and no mods enabled except BlackStar and the two hair mods, and BlackStar vanilla....and...nothing. He still doesn't interact. with NFF, he talks about sparring, but that's as much as he will do. I think it must be a VR problem somehow. He looks cool, so its nice to see him hanging around the library.
Hopefully we can get our VR setup going again soon and see what happens on our end. Thank you so much for trying out LokiX1's follower (and for trying so hard to make it work!)
I should be able to get a racemenu preset for this and upload it. May take me a bit though as I am getting SSE back up and running after a system replacement. I will work on getting that base build done, and then should be able to copy over the original save I used to create BlackStar with. Give me a week or so and I will upload it. :-)
I have not ever encountered this in my testing. So I assume you find him in the arcaneum, you hit 'E' to talk and he doesnt say anything?
I see you downloaded the vanilla (I use the apachii version myself, give me some time (work craziness slows me down some) and I will switch out to the vanilla version and see if I can duplicate it.
Also do you have any other issues with other followers not talking (SSE or moded)? I did have an issue once when I used a dialog addition mod that caused an issue, but that was with all or most followers at the time, not just one.
Thanks, and I will let you know what I turn up in testing, but please let me know a bit more information on your end if you dont mind as well. :-D
Sorry for the slow response. Been traveling for work about 80-90% so really cramping my modding style. ;-)
Assume you mean AFT? I use that as well and have not had any issues, nor had to manually force him with it either.
I will look into possibly changing his voice type a bit and upload a alternative voice version to see if that helps. No promises if that will work or when (but will try to in the next month).
In the meantime apologies for being out of pocket.Also need to update him for no dependencies on Apachii (put the hair directly in the mod as I have permission, just not the time). And finish the giant house mod I was working on for him (and will do it also as a separate mod).
OMG! That is awesome. I was looking at doing something very similar as well. I would love to use them and of course provide credit to you. PM me if still interested. I will warn you while I am back to working on BlackStar it may be a few weeks before I can get started on that due to work commitments.
Its Ziggy! My friend is a Bowie fan. I can't wait to show him this. Now if only you could capture some lines from Labyrinth 1986, convert them to XWM's and give this guy a full custom voice package! Is it possible, is it allowed and more importantly could you actually do this?
Funny. My wife and I were talking about this the other day. All I can say is I do want to custom voice this.As far as using Labyrinth, or some interviews of Bowie himself (thought that might work), I am not sure if I can legally do either.With that said the option is open. Just need to see if A. Is this even possibly legally and B. I can get it figured out and working (no doubt, but will take time and if I used other audio tracks can I normalize them so they don't sound icky).
All I can say is I would like to do a custom voice for BlackStar, however depending on the legalities it may not get to be Labyrinth (even though I think it would be incredibly awesome).
Thanks for stopping by. I hope your friend likes BlackStar! :-D
I probably can't get the voice exactly, but as a professional actor with over a decade's experience, (including 5 years voicing games) and from the same part of the country as our David, I'd be interested in getting involved...if you are confident with the technical knowhow. PM me if so.
I was definitely planning on trying to get him voiced, so that would be awesome! May be a few weeks at least as I am traveling for work all the time. But I am definitely looking to update him, finish the house I did for him (Mandalay) and would love your help voicing him. I will reach out on PM in the next few weeks and if your still interested it could be fun.
The worlds can be one together Cosmos without hatred Stars like diamonds in your eyes Though ground can be space With feet marching towards a peaceful sky All the moon men want things their ways But we make sure they see the sun!
Goodbye moon men You say goodbye moon men Goodbye moon men Goodbye moon men Oh goodbye!
Seriously though, I like this follower, marking it for my next caster playthrough Good job.
He is in the Arcaneum, and usually in the middle, however he could sandbox into one of the darker chairs by the bookcases. I see you have the Apachii version. Ensure that apachiiskyhair 1.6 is definitely loaded, as well as apachiiskyhair 1.2 for males. If both are not loaded, since they are masters he wont load. If your mod manager is checking for this it could deactivate him if the masters are not loaded before him.
Those masters are:
ApachiiHair.esm ApachiiHairMales.esm
Also check that the esp is activated in your mod organizer, assuming you use one.
And lastly he does have a quest marker under misc titled "Where in the world has BlackStar run off too?".Flag that on and it should direct you right to him. If that is not in your quest log then he may not have activated in your mod manager for some reason (see above, it could unflag). Let me know if you still cant find him after looking at those items. Cheers, good luck and I hope you enjoy BlackStar! :-D
It even looks like a Dark Elf version of the Thin White Duke! Thank you so much for making this! Bowie has been a hero of mine for most of my life, and I was devastated when I heard that he had died. I am definitely going to download and endorse this!
Thank you so much! I am glad you like it.Bowie has also always been a hero of mine.I was incredibly sad when he had died as well. But he will always live on through his music! I hope you enjoy the mod.
I have a mod that changes The College, do you know if his spawn point would be effected? Could you make an alternate version that changes his location if it is?
Or even give him a house, maybe he can live in a mushroom house like the TelVanni or something. eh I don't know maybe I can edit him into the new college or maybe it would work the way it is. Whatever. Congratulations none the less.
As long as you have not altered the center of the Arcaneum in the college (where the big rug and chairs are), you should be fine.I am considering adding a small home later as I get more skilled, so that could be an option.
Actually what Mod is it that you use that modifies the college. I can safely say if it is Magical college of winterhold (used to use) it should be fine. Additionally I am using Deluxe Archmage quarters and Kitchen, and that is not an issue.
If Immersive college of winterhold ports (favorite of mine) it shouldnt confict either.
In general you should be fine. Let me know if you have an issue with a specific mod and I will consider moving him in an update.
Okay, yes it doesn't modify the Arcaneum. I believe it is just called "College of Winterhold" it is only on Bethesda.net I believe, but I may be wrong.
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Currently building a house for BlackStar outside of Winterhold.
See the Preview on the main image page:
BlackStar Mandalay Preview
Possibly removing requirement of Apachii.
Current update:
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BlackStar has been updated to v1.2
One change in this version. Simply added a Summon BlackStar spell, and the spelltome to learn it into his inventory (and updated the BlackStar notes book).
BlackStar has been updated to v1.1.
Here are the changes below:
Added Book to BlackStar's inventory called "BlackStar Notes" - this contains notes for him and any updates going forward
Added Quest Tracker for BlackStar to Miscellaneous, simply toggle on or off if you need to track him
Fixed Vanilla version being naked and without weapons (possibly... couldn't duplicate)
Thanks for looking at him and hopefully taking him along as your follower.More to come as I get it all figured out.
Also, which version are you running - Apachii or Vanilla?
Update: I went to the College and he had his dialogue and followed me fine. If you could send your mod list, we could take a look at it and see if we can figure out any conflicts.
Apachii version. I am playing in VR, AFAIK all updates are installed automatically.
There doesn't seem to be anyway to export a list of mods. If there is a way to do that, I can't figure it out.
I haven't tried him in VR, but LokiX1 did and Blackstar worked good for him. Are you using Mod Organizer? If so, there is a button to the right of the Profile Name. It says "Open List Options" when you hover over it. There is a option under that to "export to csv" and you can make a list of your mods through that. If you don't use Mod Organizer, I'm not sure how to do a list yet but might be able to figure it out.
Also, do you use a follower framework? We both use Nether's Follower Framework with no issues.
Modlist:
Skyrim Textures Redone - High Hrothgar [STR - High Hrothgar 4K] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/13621/
Optional Quick Start [Optional Quick Start] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/111029
ApachiiSkyHair SSE [ApachiiSkyHairMale_v_1_3] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/2014
sksevr_2_00_12 [Skyrim Script Extender VR (SKSEVR)] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/sksevr
Seagulls of Skyrim [Seagulls of Skyrim - Riften Version - ESP] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/52153/
Skyrim 3D StoneWalls [Skyrim 3D StoneWalls] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/14406/
Bears of the North [Bears of the North] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/47541/
Snowberries by Mari [Snowberries by Mari] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/41793
Underground - a dungeon texture overhaul [Underground FOMOD] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/14365/
Attack Dogs - A dog combat overhaul [Attack Dogs] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/21648/
Cathedral - Plants [Cathedral - Plants] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/26104/
Unread Books Glow SSE [Unread Books Glow SSE 2.2.1] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/1296/
Skyland Whiterun [Skyland - Whiterun Cobblestone] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/13015/
Spellsiphon - Immersive Combat [Spellsiphon - Main Only] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/26627/
Savage Bear [Savage Bear SE] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/16343/
VRIK Player Avatar [VRIK V0.8.0] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/23416/
ApachiiSkyHair SSE [ApachiiSkyHairFemale_v_1_5_1] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/2014/
Hi-Res VR Map Markers [High Res VR Map Markers - Standard] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/35627/
Otters - (Animal Series Pt.10) [Otters - (Animal Series Pt.10)] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/105997
Skyrim Configuration Menu [Skyrim Configuration Menu v1_0] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/30250
No Salt in Food Recipies [No Salt Period] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/26241
Hanging moss by Mari SE [Hanging moss by Mari SE- Dragonborn2k] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/34772/
Nyx follower [Nyx follower] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/110904
Skyrim 3D Rocks [Skyrim 3D Rocks] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/17732/
A Quality World Map [9.0.1 A Quality World Map - Vivid with Stone Roads] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/5804/
Vandfald Cottage - A Player Home [Vandfald Cottage] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/28071/
Hanging moss by Mari SE [Hanging moss by Mari SE- 2k] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/34772/
Amazing Follower Tweaks SE [Amazing Follower Tweaks] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/6656/
Nordic Snow (aka HQ Snow Texture) [Nordic Snow 3.4.3] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/670/
Alternate Start - Live Another Life - SSE [Alternate Start - Live Another Life] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/272/
Realistic Water Two SE [Realistic Water Two 5.3.0] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/2182/
Dream's Unique Dogs SE [Dream's Unique Dogs SE] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/31595/
Kvite's Simple Start [Kvite's Simple Start] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/60316/
Cathedral - 3D Mountain Flowers [Cathedral - 3D Mountain Flowers] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/41312/
Cathedral - Mushrooms [Cathedral Mushrooms] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/26103/
SkyUI-VR.v1.0-beta.4
Humble Riverwood Player Home [Humble Riverwood Home] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/47944/
vortex_collection_Uks4GZTL9
Haladoon's Dogs of SSE [Haladoon's Dogs of SSE with Names] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/5849/
Bleeding Heart Deathbell Flowers [BleedingHeartBell] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/7654/
Cathedral - Water Overhaul and Bug Fixes [Cathedral - Water] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/22962/
BlackStar - Follower - S.E. [Blackstar - Apachii] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/5343/
Serene Wispmothers 4K [Serene Wispmothers 4K] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/46627/
Skyrim HD - 2K Textures [COMPLETE FULL] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/607
Attack Dogs - A dog combat overhaul [Attack Dogs - Cutie Foxies Patch] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/21648/
Skyrim 3D Trees and Plants [Skyrim 3D Trees and Plants] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/12371/
DDS files-24579
High-Res Dartwing (Dragonfly) Texture [Main File] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/37668/
Vivid Weathers Definitive Edition - a complete Weather and Visual overhaul for Skyrim [Vivid Weathers - Definitive Edition] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/2187/
ApachiiSkyHair SSE [ApachiiSkyHair_v_1_6_Full_optimized] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/2014/
High Poly Blackreach Mushrooms [High Poly Blackreach Mushrooms] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/40418/
3D Snowberries [3D Snowberries] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/40255
Sofia - The Funny Fully Voiced Follower [Sofia Follower v.2.51 (BSA)] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/2180/
Immersive HD Banners [Immersive HD Banners] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/43821/
Skystone Castle SE [Skystone Castle v1.6] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/2323/
Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch [Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/266/
3D Junipers - Trees and Berries [3D Junipers - Trees and Berries] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/43852/
Skyland Whiterun [Skyland - Whiterun] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/13015/
Cathedral Snow (SSE or VR) [Cathedral - Snow and Glaciers (YALO T4R and RS) - Brighter] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/18033/
Dragonborn Speaks Naturally [DragonbornSpeaksNaturally - Beta] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/16514/
Skyrim Flora Overhaul SE [Skyrim Flora Overhaul SE v2.72D] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/2154/
Thistle by Mari [Thistle by Mari 2k] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/102462
Skyfall Estate (SE) [Skyfall Estate (SE) V1.2] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/2185/
HIGGS - Enhanced VR Interaction [HIGGS] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/43930/
Learn all ingredient effects [Learn all ingredient effects 1.0] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/9864/
Swamp fungal pod by Mari [Swamp fungal pod by Mari] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/44017/
VRIK Player Avatar [VRIK V0.8.1 Test Build 28] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/23416/
Cathedral - 3D Mountain Flowers [Compatibility patches] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/41312
Just Ice [Just Ice 4k-2k Hybrid] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/9444/
Sickening Skeevers [Sickening Skeevers] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/24428/
Project Clarity - Clutter Textures Redone [Project Clarity - Clutter Full Res] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/43401/
Breezehome [Eli's Breezehome Overhaul BETA 1.6] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/2829/
Unique Skulls HD - SE [Unique Skulls HD - SE 2K] => https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/52073/
I did take off AFT and used NFF instead. BlackStar follows me, sort of.
The only dialogue I can have with him is related to sparring. "Would you care to do some sparring" is my only dialogue option. He follows me around after that, but he doesn't like it if I hit him even though we seem to be in some kind of sparring mode.
He did travel with me and we were attacked by a dragon. He ended up fighting with Sofia. It was really quire a spectacular fight, but he is not really a follower and he'll still only discuss sparring.
I have no other issues with followers or anything else using either AFT or NFF.
I thought maybe it was a load order issue. It shouldn't matter with Blackstar, but sometimes loading follower mods after NFF helps. However, I tested him again and he works fine in my game and he's loaded way above NFF.
We don't have our VR setup going right now so can't test it again on it at this time, and I'm not sure when we can get that going. I wish I could pinpoint this issue for you. He really is a fantastic fighter and a lot of fun. On my non-VR playthrough, I'm running 351 mods (including esl files) and using version 2.7.9 of NFF, and he isn't conflicting with anything. At this time, I can only guess that it is a VR issue that's appeared since the last time Loki tested it. I'm sorry I'm not able to reproduce this issue in order to fix it.
I see you downloaded the vanilla (I use the apachii version myself, give me some time (work craziness slows me down some) and I will switch out to the vanilla version and see if I can duplicate it.
Also do you have any other issues with other followers not talking (SSE or moded)? I did have an issue once when I used a dialog addition mod that caused an issue, but that was with all or most followers at the time, not just one.
Thanks, and I will let you know what I turn up in testing, but please let me know a bit more information on your end if you dont mind as well. :-D
Sorry, for my bad English
Assume you mean AFT? I use that as well and have not had any issues, nor had to manually force him with it either.
I will look into possibly changing his voice type a bit and upload a alternative voice version to see if that helps. No promises if that will work or when (but will try to in the next month).
In the meantime apologies for being out of pocket.Also need to update him for no dependencies on Apachii (put the hair directly in the mod as I have permission, just not the time). And finish the giant house mod I was working on for him (and will do it also as a separate mod).
:S
Do you intereested in my custom texures?
https://staticdelivery.nexusmods.com/images/1704/3310043-1502468698.jpg
Thanks for sharing your awesome texture.
All I can say is I would like to do a custom voice for BlackStar, however depending on the legalities it may not get to be Labyrinth (even though I think it would be incredibly awesome).
Thanks for stopping by. I hope your friend likes BlackStar! :-D
And the meeting Trans Europa Express from Kraftwerk mit David in Düsseldorf......or Whiterun?
Thanks.
Cosmos without hatred
Stars like diamonds in your eyes
Though ground can be space
With feet marching towards a peaceful sky
All the moon men want things their ways
But we make sure they see the sun!
Goodbye moon men
You say goodbye moon men
Goodbye moon men
Goodbye moon men
Oh goodbye!
Seriously though, I like this follower, marking it for my next caster playthrough
Thank you so much for your kind words. I do hope you enjoy him in your next play through.
I am actually working on a house for him and expect that will be done in the next month (maybe longer as work has been crazy these days).
Those masters are:
ApachiiHair.esm
ApachiiHairMales.esm
Also check that the esp is activated in your mod organizer, assuming you use one.
And lastly he does have a quest marker under misc titled "Where in the world has BlackStar run off too?".Flag that on and it should direct you right to him. If that is not in your quest log then he may not have activated in your mod manager for some reason (see above, it could unflag). Let me know if you still cant find him after looking at those items. Cheers, good luck and I hope you enjoy BlackStar! :-D
Or even give him a house, maybe he can live in a mushroom house like the TelVanni or something. eh I don't know maybe I can edit him into the new college or maybe it would work the way it is. Whatever. Congratulations none the less.
Actually what Mod is it that you use that modifies the college. I can safely say if it is Magical college of winterhold (used to use) it should be fine. Additionally I am using Deluxe Archmage quarters and Kitchen, and that is not an issue.
If Immersive college of winterhold ports (favorite of mine) it shouldnt confict either.
In general you should be fine. Let me know if you have an issue with a specific mod and I will consider moving him in an update.
Thanks :-)
Thanks for the great Idea mm137, will totally credit you when I get it working / figured out! :-D