Colin_man

so I *think* there's only one problem left with my mod! I want to be able to have my quest update when the PC enters a specific cell (my cave). I can't figure that part out, though. Also: do I need to prevent the quest from updating to this stage when the PC hasn't completed the prior stages? (like if you stumble upon the way to get in rather than being told)

wonderful! Thanks for the quick reply Dark! I'm glad it's so simple an answer, too

So I've followed all the wonderful instructions in DarkRider's classes in the Voice Actor classes and I've got a lovely batch of .LIP and .MP3 files. I also have this neat little quest mod that would love to have them implemented (thanks to Lingwei's guide!). I'm a bit confused now, though as to what to do in the CS 1.2 with my (CS 1.0) .LIP files and my .MP3 files respectively. I know one group of them goes in the data/sound/voice/(my mod's name)/(race)/(sex) folder.. but I don't know if that's the .MP3 files or the .LIP files... and I have no idea where the other group goes I looked through the topics here and thought that this detail might have been skipped over since most here might know it already.

sounds great, Vince! I was thinking of looking into your classes The three of them don't sound like months of hard studying (although I haven't started any of them yet) I'll get started soon.. just after I get my first project done

Yeah, the thing is massive, I'll give you that hahaha! It's from a manga called bleach, and I'm kinda fixated on it i asked around the Beth forums to see if anyone was interested in doing it for me/their own amusement. Got no bites, so I'm thinking of trying my hand with blender myself oh, also: what's the chance of my being able to get those chains to look like they're attached to the hilts of the swords?

Does I has the hips for it? [ ] Yes [ ] No Oh, no wait.. wrong. Here's the real question: How hard would it be to be able to create this weapon: I was thinking there would be a weapon part, shield part, and cuirass part to it (logistically speaking). I'm just trying to gauge how much learning I'd have to do as well as how much time I'd be looking at as an investment. Any ballpark figures?

that's a good system WillieSea! I'll try that out. also, just had this error resulting in a CTD: Event Type: Error Event Source: Application Hang Event Category: (101) Event ID: 1002 Date: 2/25/2009 Time: 4:21:51 PM User: N/A Computer: FUZZY-LUPKY Description: Hanging application Oblivion.exe, version 1.2.0.416, hang module hungapp, version 0.0.0.0, hang address 0x00000000. Also, no I haven't blown the dust out of the computer in a couple years I'm sure it's due.

Event Type: Error Event Source: Application Error Event Category: None Event ID: 1000 Date: 2/25/2009 Time: 12:17:29 PM User: N/A Computer: FUZZY-LUPKY Description: Faulting application oblivion.exe, version 1.2.0.416, faulting module oblivion.exe, version 1.2.0.416, fault address 0x0008e811. Event Type: Error Event Source: Application Error Event Category: None Event ID: 1000 Date: 2/25/2009 Time: 11:57:03 AM User: N/A Computer: FUZZY-LUPKY Description: Faulting application oblivion.exe, version 1.2.0.416, faulting module oblivion.exe, version 1.2.0.416, fault address 0x0001e232. there's the report from the event viewer, I'll report back after installing a temp monitor

I know! it's so sad being the "dumb guy"! Thanks for the info on the bashed patch. at least I have it after everything it merges :/

So i'm having a new CTD issue.. I asked on the forums, but got no replies. So maybe this thread will evolve into "Colin's continual crash complaints".. or C4 for short? here's the new issue, pasted from the beth forums: So I'm getting random CTDs about 15 mins to an hour into gameplay. No fun. most often they happen a few seconds after entering an Interior cell. I thought that they might be from Salmo the Baker, but have now tried unchecking that mod, rebuilding my bashed patch, and am having the same result. I am running my game with V. sync unchecked and on low settings. Here's my load order: Oblivion.esm AWS-Core.esm Windfall.esm EyeCandy - Content.esm BathingMod_Base.esm Cobl Main.esm TamrielTravellers.esm Oscuro's_Oblivion_Overhaul.esm Armamentarium.esm Better Cities Resources.esm Unofficial Oblivion Patch.esp UOP Vampire Aging & Face Fix.esp Oblivion Citadel Door Fix.esp DLCShiveringIsles.esp Unofficial Shivering Isles Patch.esp AWS-ShiveringIsles.esp WindowLightingSystem.esp Book Jackets Oblivion.esp EyeCandy Compilation.esp Living Economy.esp Living Economy - Items.esp DLCOrrery.esp DLCOrrery - Unofficial Patch.esp DLCMehrunesRazor.esp DLCMehrunesRazor - Unofficial Patch.esp DLCSpellTomes.esp Ancient Silver Armor.esp DarkIllusionArmor.esp Extra Robe Pack.esp extavegant masks.esp Hiyoko_Store.esp KDDwemerSpectacles.esp Oonas_Outfitters.esp Exnem Leather Iron Warrior.esp Queensarmory.esp Rogue Sun's Blood Lust Dress.esp SPARTAN VIs Ordinator Lite.esp tkRapiers.esp Nightshade_Armor.esp XSPipeMod.esp StockClothingArmor-forExnems.esp Opale armor for Exnem body.esp ares-Exnem.esp Hel Borne's Chitin Armor Weapons.esp Kylin.esp Slof's Horses Base.esp Slof's Extra Horses.esp Legendary Horses.esp jauSheepRide.esp MELF_HorseSanity.esp ExnemRuneskulls.esp Slof's Oblivion Robe Trader.esp tona_whitesquall-armor_ver2.esp Cobl Glue.esp Cobl Si.esp OOO 1.32-Cobl.esp Oscuro's_Oblivion_Overhaul.esp ArmamentariumArtifacts.esp TamrielTravellersItemsCobl.esp EY_Vampirehunter.esp VHBloodlines 1.2.esp Apachii_Goddess_Store.esp ClocksOfCyrodiil_BC_OBC_OC_OCLR_Vanilla.esp 300_Artifacts.esp Blue Destiny's Paladin Armor.esp adTreeHome.esp AyleidArrows.esp Cheydinhal Petshop.esp Dank Dark Cave-Final.esp Fort Tempest.esp ShipInATree.esp HoarfrostCastle.esp Klarre Forestheart.esp LostSwordOfTheAylied.esp LostSwordOfTheAylied - OBSE Add-On.esp OldCrowInn.esp Snow Dragon Temple v1.0.esp Solace.esp Slimy Mudhole.esp BravurasBarrel.esp Cinderella Craft V2.0.esp KF Chapel Shop.esp DLCfrostcrag.esp VaultsofCyrodiilBC.esp DLCFrostcrag - Unofficial Patch.esp Knights.esp Knights - Unofficial Patch.esp The Lost Spires.esp Blood&Mud.esp xuldarkforest.esp xulStendarrValley.esp XulEntiusGorge.esp xulFallenleafEverglade.esp LostSpires-Everglade patch.esp xulColovianHighlands_EV.esp xulBeachesOfCyrodiilLostCoast.esp VeronaHouseBloodlines-LostCoast fix.esp xulBravilBarrowfields.esp xulAncientRedwoods.esp xulArriusCreek.esp xulRollingHills_EV_withoutWheat.esp xulPantherRiver.esp xulRiverEthe.esp xulImperialIsle.esp Ivellon.esp Faregyl.esp JQ-Return_of_Dagoth_Ur.esp Shezrie's Villages.esp Thieves Arsenal.esp OldCrowInn-AncientRedwoods patch.esp Windfall.esp LostSpires-DarkForest patch.esp LostSpires-BravilBarrowfields patch.esp CurseOfHircine.esp Harvest [Flora].esp Harvest [Flora] - DLCFrostcrag.esp JQ-Backpacks.esp AgarMoreVariedSpellEffects.esp Better Cities Full - B&M Edition.esp Better Cities - Unique Landscape Barrowfields.esp SentientWeapon.esp LetThePeopleDrink.esp Better Imperial City.esp TamrielTravellers4OOO.esp Better Cities - Knightly Armory.esp Better Cities - Old Crow Inn.esp Better Cities - Full City Defences.esp The Ayleid Steps.esp BathingMod_Soap.esp BathingMod_Bathroom_Upgrades.esp BathingMod_Placeable_Bathtubs.esp RenGuardOverhaul.esp RenGuardOverhaulShiveringIsles.esp Fiery Fists v1.2.esp Druid.esp P1DcandlesForKleptos.esp Capucine's Aquamer Race - exnem.esp CuteElf11.esp Elves Of Lineage II.esp MGothic Breton Race.esp Bashed Patch, 0.esp P1DseeYouSleep.esp Streamline 3.1.esp CleanQuit.esp Duke Patricks - Near Miss Magic And Arrow Shots alert The Target.esp Duke Patricks - Momentum Damage And Jump Risk.esp Duke Patricks - BASIC Script Effect Silencer.esp of course a few things are not visible here because they are merged into the bashed patch. Any ideas?

sweet. That must have been what I did. I was in the habit of copying things from the dungeon tutorial. I'm still unclear on what I can and can't copy. Thanks for the tip! @Whoguru - If I wanted to make cobl necessary for my mod I think I could do that, too.. but then.. it's so tiny a mod

Yeah... it does have a bit of a nostalgic feel to it, doesn't it?

Here's some preliminary shots! Be kind, this is my first mod.. but having said that, is there anything you think I could/should add to the cave to make it seem more "magical" or more like the home of a mysticism master? Your Quest-giver! Unassuming, no? Thanks for looking in!

Oh, btw Dark.. you're hilarious. I just read your response to my post on the official forums HAHAHA. I suppose I asked for that, being that i was already getting help here. I surrender, you got me!

ah, ok. I thought that maybe the quest would show up randomly with other NPCs if I didn't stipulate those things. Ah well.

oh, incidentally, could the problem with my second NPC not using his correct greeting have something to do with my quest conditions? as in not the conditions of the second step, but the quest overall? up until now I was using: GetIsID elenara == 1.00 GetInCell ICArcaneUniversity == 1.00 GetIsPlayableRace == 1.00 would any of those hamper the second NPC (who is not elenara and lives in leyawiin) from doing his job and advancing the quest?

ooh! dun dun dun! we likes scary intimidation tactics!

ZOMG it worked! Ok, maybe that was too much. that did the trick though. the book works perfectly now

They do have greetings, but the second character is using a stock greeting with vanilla voicing instead of the one I added to him.

well... I feel like I'm not doing anything correctly this time. I tried implementing the scripting on my book and nothing happened. here's what i typed: scn aaTelekineticDamageSpellTomeSCRIPT begin onactivate player.addspell CMDamageTelekinesisSpell2 end and then I implemented it on my book. any ideas? I'm also unable to get my second actor to display any topics other than rumors when he's talked to. I DID use another NPC to create him from, but the first NPC worked fine and I did that with her as well. His only conditions are: GetIsID NPC:'ElenarasCourier' == 1.00 and GetStage Quest:'MissingTelekineticMaster' == 5.00

I feel like I'm taking a master class here. HAHA.. scripting, the CS, quest writing. I knew none of these things before this Thanks a ton, again Dark! I think I've hit the stage where I'm just working out the bugs in this mod! Unfortunately, that's added a few more questions to my list: Concerning the quest: I've been able to start the quest, but only when my quest-giver is in the correct cell. Otherwise, she only has a rumors topic. I'm guessing this has something to do with how I set up her conditions. I might get this one figured out myself... maybe I am also having a similar issue with my second NPC, but he only resides in a certain interior cell and never has the quest topic listed I'm pretty sure I'll have this issue with the 3rd NPC as well. I am not using a GREETING topic to start their conversations, as I thought that you could only use this once per quest. I'd really rather use one, as it seems to work well in beginning a conversation. Is it possible to use it twice? or three times? I'm just sure that I read that it was a bad idea to change it's name in both of the questing tutorials. I've also been sent the .esp with the spell in it that Critterman created. The issue here is that I can't seem to open the .esp with any program. Is there something I'm doing incorrectly? does the .esp need to be in my data folder to be opened? It isn't currently.. but I've tried opening it with the CS and with OBMM and unzipping it with 7zip. Oh.. and I'll want to "merge" the .esp files right? I don't know what that means, really, either

SOoooo.... hows a guy go about making a book into a spell tome? it seems my options in the CS only really include skill training.

Welcome Shezrie!! I posted this on the squawk box (or whatever we're calling it) on the home page, but I was the guy who asked about your lovely villages on your Real Estate site. I'd like to inform you that I LOVE them (yes! WITH CAPS!). One of your villages, in fact just booted one of the Unique Landscapes mods off of my build, a "Unique" occurrence thus far Also, I've always wanted to visit France.. and was very close to doing so this year. I opted to stay across the pond in England and Ireland for some extra time, however. NOW France, Germany, and Belgium are all calling to me in my mind. I think the traveling part of me may never be satisfied. Your experience living in France sounds wonderful.. color me green!

Got it....

So would I write player.subtractitem ItemID count# to have the PC lose (or pay) that amount?